Chapter 398: Dumpling Rendezvous (3k)
Seeing that everything was over, Su Jiu flicked her long sword. E Huo transformed into a large loli in a green shirt, somewhere between a maiden and a loli. The large loli tugged at Su Jiu’s clothes, her green hair cascading over her shoulders, a jade hairpin slanted in her hair. Her cold and delicate face bore a naive smile, which dispelled her usual aloof demeanor.
“It’s a human beast pet! So Miss Frost Blade also possesses a high-rank bloodline beast pet?”
“This person will definitely not be simple. If they leave the campus, they might be able to directly hold high positions in the Dragon Country or other top powers.”
As E Huo appeared in human form, the crowd on the scene was yet again shocked, and they exclaimed one after another. Judging by E Huo’s demeanor, it was certain that her race was likely even more extraordinary.
Amidst the crowd’s astonishment, Su Jiu helplessly petted E Huo’s head. Looking at her wobbly little legs, she asked very gently, “E Huo, how about you transform into an earring and hang by my ear for now?”
“No, no! E Huo wants to walk like Mommy!”
Upon hearing this, E Huo glanced at Su Jiu and immediately shook her head like a rattle drum. Her golden vertical pupils blinked. As she took a step forward, with a “thud!” she fell flat on the ground. The already cracked arena floor was directly dented by her fall.
This was enough to prove—that this was a good start.
After falling flat on the ground, E Huo was silent for a moment. She propped herself up with her hands and, under the gazes of the audience, quickly covered her flushed face with her sleeves. She then chose to transform into a stream of light and become an earring, hanging by Su Jiu’s ear.
She actually fell on flat ground!!!
Her glorious reputation of a lifetime, E Huo, was ruined!
“It wasn’t a flat fall, the floor had a slight protrusion.”
Sensing E Huo’s thoughts, Su Jiu chuckled and then “comforted” her. She turned and walked off the competition stage, and under countless scorching gazes, entered the waiting area of the Slacker Squad.
“Miss Frost Blade, there are rumors that you are a genius specially cultivated by the Dragon Country. Is this information reliable?”
“Miss Frost Blade, what exactly is that beast pet? How could it suppress the Yamata no Orochi with a top-tier bloodline?”
“Miss Frost Blade…”
She saw many reporters who had also appeared here. Suddenly, various cameras and microphones were thrust towards her. This boisterous atmosphere made Su Jiu, who had just experienced a major battle, feel somewhat uncomfortable.
“Everyone, make way! Don’t disturb Miss!”
Seeing this, Ah Hu, who was sitting on a bench nearby, roared fiercely, knocking away the reporters’ cameras. He then directly deployed an energy shield in the center of the crowd, creating a passage for Su Jiu and the others to leave, causing the photographers to curse them for being shameless.
“Thank you.”
Without paying any more attention to the reporters, Su Jiu smiled and nodded at Ah Hu. Then, pulling Vivian, who was playing games beside her, she chuckled and said, “It’s time to go. Let’s head back to the inn first.”
Watching the backs of the two as they left, Ah Hu scratched his head again. He then turned to look at the fervent stands around him, suddenly grinned, and said with a sigh to Li Yi and the others beside him, “Young Master, we’ve actually managed to come this far.”
“Among these people, we might be the ones with the least family background, but all of this has changed because of my fellow countryman. It’s true that experience is the best teacher. Grandpa’s actions to cover up Su Jiu’s strength back then in order to… exchanged for this opportunity.”
Li Yi glanced at him, then turned to look at the reverent eyes of the other national competitors. He suddenly laughed and followed behind Su Jiu, heading towards the exit.
After this World Competition, the fates of the three of them might undergo earth-shattering changes. They would each have new identities in their own countries and would no longer have to worry about lacking resources for cultivation.
As for why—Su Jiu had already displayed the strength of an uncrowned king. The remaining arena competitions were essentially meaningless. The Slacker Squad was bound to secure the first place.
Morin couldn’t stop it, and Wend couldn’t stop it either. Su Jiu had crushed Lingzi, who was close to a High-Rank Battle King. There was no one left on the field who could change this situation.
…
Su Jiu and Vivian walked out of the arena, using their auras to conceal themselves as they left. After walking for about a few hundred meters, they finally stopped by a utility pole.
Taking a deep breath, Su Jiu turned her head to look at Vivian, who was looking at her phone, her eyes filled with a hint of intoxication.
Under the glow of the red winter sun, Vivian at this moment seemed to be floating in a sea of sunlight, quiet and gentle, which somewhat intoxicated Su Jiu.
The hardships of these days made her crave a moment of peace and tranquility at all times. This girl in front of her had left an indelible impression on her heart since she was first embraced by her.
Perhaps the kiss of death at that moment was too romantic, causing her heart, which had traveled for half a lifetime, to tremble uncontrollably. Su Jiu thought of that tear mole countless times, constantly questioning herself at night whether she had fallen in love with her purely because of her looks.
But the answer was always no. Perhaps it was the knight and princess pact that turned from pretense to reality that made her completely fall for her?
Her hand slowly followed the path of the sunlight, and finally grasped Vivian’s soft and boneless small hand. Feeling the delicate and slightly cool temperature in her palm, Su Jiu’s heart trembled slightly.
When her hand was suddenly held by Su Jiu, Vivian’s delicate body trembled slightly, and her hand holding the phone seemed to tighten again. After a long silence, she shook off Su Jiu’s hand.
Turning her head to face Su Jiu directly, she suddenly revealed a smile: “The next match isn’t until tomorrow. We haven’t done what couples should do yet. It’s time we did.”
Upon receiving this reply, Su Jiu was stunned for a moment. Then, she narrowed her eyes and chuckled sinisterly, “What couples should do? Don’t tell me…”
Seeing Su Jiu’s inappropriate thoughts, Vivian pushed Su Jiu. Then, her fair and delicate cheeks suddenly flushed crimson, and she pouted in annoyance, “What are you talking about! Of course, it’s going shopping! I’ve read ‘Land of Freedom’ that you co-wrote, and it mentions that you went out to stroll the streets with her together.”
“I remember there’s a food street ahead, it’s quite fun. Do you want to try it?”
Su Jiu was slightly taken aback, then nodded gently. Holding Vivian’s hand, she headed towards the city. She indeed spent most of her time playing games at home with Vivian, rarely going out to play.
The shopping that girls should do, it seemed she had never done with Vivian.
After the two of them disappeared completely, several dark figures re-condensed by the utility pole. One of them was Vivian’s Mr. Old Butler. His face looked grim, and then he forced a smile, saying, “Third Elder, didn’t I tell you? Princess Vivian will not meet with human men, and the purity of her bloodline will definitely be guaranteed.”
The other few figures were even older. The leader had a goatee and a scar on his face. His eyes were sunken into his eye sockets, emitting a faint glow. He wore the robes of the Blood Clan and exuded a terrifying aura, far surpassing that of a high-rank Battle King.
“Heh heh, I saw that little move you just made.”
Upon hearing this, he slightly turned his head, glanced at the exceptionally respectful Mr. Old Butler, then put his hands behind his back and said calmly, “Tell Rose to return to the castle as soon as possible. She doesn’t have the strength now and is easily swayed by those with ulterior motives—so during this period, the Elder Council will have people guarding the castle.”
Then he stroked his beard, revealed his black and yellow fangs, and gave a faint smile, “As for marriage, the Elder Council intends for her to marry the newly appointed Blood Clan Grand Duke in a year. My son is also a Marquis and possesses War God Level strength… Have her consider it.”
“Yes!”
Mr. Old Butler kept his head bowed, not daring to say anything else. He responded with certainty. The Third Elder in front of him had had animosity with the Rose family for a long time, and it was not advisable to provoke him.
The scar on his face was inflicted by a sword when he fought with Family Head Yunhuan for the first Grand Duke. Now, the Rose family, with the mysterious disappearance of Vivian’s parents, was gradually declining.
…
As night gradually deepened, Su Jiu and Vivian emerged from the streets. Each holding a cup of milk tea with illegible handwritten English, they walked to the riverside. They seemed to sense something, and neither of them spoke, showing an unexpected tacit understanding.
The lights by the road cast their reflections into the river. They both rested their arms on the railing. Su Jiu exhaled white mist into the chilly air, looking at Vivian’s reflection in the river. She was the first to break the silence softly, saying, “I originally wanted to take you home to have New Year’s Eve dinner with Dad after the World Competition. Now, I am afraid I won’t have the chance… The people who came to find you are too strong, too strong for me to dare to draw my sword.”
“Those are people from the Elder Council. Each of the legitimate elders possesses strength at or above Intermediate War God. Eating… let’s forget about it.”
Knowing that the meaning of a Dragon Country person bringing someone home was different, Vivian was stunned for a moment. Then, she grasped Su Jiu’s hand again, her gaze looking through the lights at Su Jiu’s small face reflected on the lake surface. She joked, “Don’t be so dejected. You have so many girlfriends; isn’t it the same to bring any one of them home?”
“It’s not the same.”
Su Jiu shook her head, then looked at Vivian seriously. When she noticed a trace of weariness in the other’s eyes, she felt a bit at a loss, but could only reply:
“I’ll mail you some dumplings for the New Year. I’ll make them myself.”
Hearing Su Jiu’s words, Vivian slowly turned around, her Blood Eye quietly looking at Su Jiu. She suddenly reached out her index finger and smiled, saying, “It’s a deal, my knight.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Su Jiu was stunned for a moment, then revealed a shallow smile and hooked her index finger with Vivian’s.
So what if she’s War God Level?
As long as she reaches High-Rank Battle King, she can even slay a War God!
“Swish!”
A burst of fireworks rose into the night sky for the World Competition, the trees of fire and silver flowers like a galaxy filling the sky, instantly illuminating the beasts outside the city. The two lonely figures leaned against each other, seemingly cherishing this moment.
“Miss, we should go.” Butler’s voice suddenly rang out, like a scheduled alarm, separating the two who were reunited on Qixi.
Hearing this, Vivian got up slightly, turned her head, placed her hands on Su Jiu’s shoulders, and said very seriously, “If possible, take that girl named Bai Zhi back—she might have a special gift waiting for you.”
Hearing Vivian mention the name “Bai Zhi,” Su Jiu was stunned. She wanted to say something, but Vivian reached out a finger and pressed it against Su Jiu’s lips, softly saying,
“Don’t say goodbye. We can still play games when we get back, just like at the beginning…”
“This meeting, is it probably the last one?”
As she was about to leave, Vivian looked back at Su Jiu again, as if to remember her completely. After a long while, she shook her head and completely merged into the darkness…
War God Level strength…
In a year, she would probably have to constantly cultivate and heal. As long as she recovered her strength to Beginner War God, she should be able to gain some say from the Grand Elder.
