"Then we’ll withdraw for now." Although Soul Destroyer was still a bit hesitant, since Ji Qian had already spoken to this extent, it wasn’t appropriate for him to argue any further. When it cos to matters of the heart, the words from soone beside one’s pillow are more persuasive than the counsel of a brother.
Upstairs was Ye Shikai’s room. Apart from the servant who tidied and cleaned, only Ji Qian was allowed to go up.
"It’s so late, what are you doing in my room?" Ji Qian pushed the door open, just as Ye Shikai had finished washing up and was in bed. Their eyes t, and Ye Shikai surprisingly felt a bit embarrassed; to be frank, he and Ji Qian hadn’t stayed together for quite a while.
"I wanted to discuss sothing with you." Ji Qian casually lay down, propping up her head with one hand while watching Ye Shikai from her side.
"Go ahead, I’m listening." Ye Shikai turned his back, avoiding her gaze.
"Hey, can you be serious?"
"Fine, I know you want to talk about Ghost." Ye Shikai waved his hand, feeling rather irritated. He had just finished an intense battle and only wished to rest well, temporarily tossing such botherso matter aside.
"Actually, you’ve already made up your mind, but why are you not saying it?" Ji Qian suddenly remarked. She knew Ye Shikai all too well; even from his every move, she could infer his inner thoughts.
Although Jeddon owed favors to Chen Yuxin, he was only managing Netherworld Palace’s affairs temporarily; the power still resided with Ye Shikai. Besides the warlords of Netherworld Palace, other leaders were loyal to him. Winning hearts is key to cohesion. However... from the discussions of the Hidden Guard earlier, Ye Shikai could feel that they were starting to be disappointed, to doubt Ye Shikai’s "passive decisions."
No one understood why, although knowing the internal shifts, Ye Shikai chose to indulge.
"Qian, so things you might not understand even if I explain. Let’s... forget it, okay?" Ye Shikai’s tone was rather perfunctory, indicating he didn’t really want to answer any questions now.
"Since you think I won’t understand, why not just say it?" Ji Qian persisted, unwilling to give in. She wanted to ask sothing.
"Qian, I’m tired. Let’s rest for now. Could you shut the door when you leave later?"
"You... alright, just rest then." Ji Qian said coldly, but she didn’t get up and continued lying on the bed.
Twenty minutes later.
"Are you planning to sleep here?" Ye Shikai finally couldn’t bear it anymore. Though not looking directly at her, he could feel Ji Qian’s gaze piercing him like daggers, making it impossible for him to fall asleep.
Who wouldn’t find it hard to sleep with such a beautiful woman beside them?
Moreover, Ji Qian had been intimate with him before. Although they were now "very proper" "friends," there was still an awkward feeling.
"You’re supposed to sleep; go ahead. Why worry about ?" Ji Qian scoffed coldly, leaving Ye Shikai frustrated. Having such a beauty lying beside him was challenging his patience. If he did sothing beyond their relationship, wouldn’t he be a beast?
Yet, if he remained indifferent with such a beauty next to him, wouldn’t he be worse than a beast...
Ji Qian was throwing a tantrum too, but now he really didn’t have the mind to coax her.
Whoosh.
Suddenly, Ye Shikai felt a chill; the quilt covering his body was abruptly pulled away by Ji Qian. Leaving the warm blanket, the burst of coolness made him shiver.
"Seriously?"
Ye Shikai turned, finding the quilt now wrapped around Ji Qian, her back facing him. Though the villa Zheng Ji had arranged for Ye Shikai was secluded, it was luxurious. The bed was a double bed, easily accommodating two people. Yet Ji Qian had taken the whole quilt, clearly intentional.
Moreover, Ye Shikai and Ji Qian had slept together before; her sleeping posture was quite proper. This ti she obviously stole Ye Shikai’s quilt on purpose.
"Hey, give the quilt back." Ye Shikai frowned, "You’re not a kid; why are you stealing my quilt?"
Snore, snore.
Ji Qian didn’t reply, and faint snoring sounds filled the air.
"You... never argue with won." Forget it, Ye Shikai decided not to "steal" the quilt back. Ji Qian was always like this; once upset, her temper was childish.
At worst, he’d fetch another quilt.
If he rembered correctly, extra quilts were kept in the storage room.
Click.
"Damn, are you kidding ." Ye Shikai tried the door handle, but it wouldn’t budge. Could Ji Qian have locked the door?
Ye Shikai unlocked the door but still couldn’t turn the handle. Upon closer inspection, the door was bolted shut.
"What’s going on?" This was the Netherworld Palace base, and nobody would dare prank Ye Shikai. The door surely was tampered with by Ji Qian.
"Seriously?" Ye Shikai was annoyed, stepping closer to Ji Qian, "Qian, what do you really want?"
"What do I want?" Ji Qian finally stopped feigning sleep, abruptly rising from the bed, "You can’t sleep until you give answers today."
"I an, what answers should I give you?" Ye Shikai was at his wit’s end; what exactly was Ji Qian up to?
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Jiangnan border.
As Huaxia’s economic center, Jiangnan and East Sea were wealthy regions. In addition to East Sea, the "Shadow" organization had nurous bases and operative personnel in Jiangnan.
"Lord Xue, Lord Hua, I apologize for the late arrival." Boss Xing, accompanied by Poisonous Concubine and thirty or forty guards, erged from the bushes, encountering Lii and Xue Ming. The villa where Gu Xin was held was close to the Jiangnan border for easy evacuation.
"Hmph." Xue Ming scoffed, walking straight through the group. She’d mocked Boss Xing recently, but now had to rely on him for support. Given her proud nature, she found it hard to accept, perhaps secretly hoping Boss Xing was gloating.
"Are the two lords alright?" Boss Xing asked indifferently.
"You did well this ti. I’ll speak favorably of you to the master." Lii remained neutral; though the action failed, she wasn’t as lancholic as Xue Ming. As she stated, victory and defeat are common in warfare.
"Thank you, Lord Hua. I rely did what was required." Boss Xing gestured toward the nearby convoy, "The vehicles are ready for you, my lords. The master requests you temporarily stay in Jiangnan, awaiting orders."
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