Chapter 884: Night Travel
“Ah, that was refreshing. This is indeed the best place,” I sighed, sitting on Older Brother Jayad’s lap. It was familiar and comfortable, no wonder Via liked sitting here too.
“Parul, you’re too defenseless. I can’t handle this,” Older Brother Jayad said with a wry smile. It was his first time bathing with so many girls, and I was sitting on him. How could a youth like him endure it?
However, he was currently in a sage state, able to quietly help me rub in the bubbles. Sherris, the only one who escaped, was watering us with a small wooden basin beside us.
“Mmm! Older Brother Jayad, don’t think inappropriate thoughts about me,” I said. Although I sometimes unconsciously teased Older Brother Jayad, I didn’t actually want any further relationship.
“But this is the first time I’ve bathed Parul like this,” Older Brother Jayad said helplessly. Back home, we only used soap at most. Advanced chemical products like shower gel didn’t exist, and the lack of a bathroom back then limited our ability to play with water as we pleased now.
“Mmm-hmm~ Thanks, Brother. Help me clean this spot too,” I lifted my arm and directed him, too lazy to move myself, and Older Brother Jayad washed better anyway.
Afterward, Via, El, and Lorna, who had regained their energy, dragged us into a water fight. Of course, Via was still the one who got bullied the most.
But just splashing water wouldn’t cause Via any harm. Instead, it seemed to unexpectedly make her enjoy the slightly scalding sensation. In her words, it felt a bit like dripping wax.
El was also quite reserved at first, not wanting to join our play. But after we deliberately focused our water attacks on her, she got annoyed and quickly joined in our fun.
In the end, we were all exhausted from playing and lay on the bathroom floor, laughing at each other. Sometimes, happiness is that simple.
After a rare luxurious indulgence, we finally decided to come out. Our skin would have peeled if we stayed in any longer. We helped each other dry off, and our relationship seemed to have become much closer.
Older Brother Jayad was dried and even dressed by El. The High Elf, blushing, helped him dry off and put on his clothes.
It seemed she wasn’t completely indifferent to the difference between men and women, but this was probably also part of repaying her debt. It was just that my actions had disrupted her plan midway.
After enjoying ourselves, it was time to go out and work again. Older Brother Jayad had to go to Safah’s underground Iron Cage Arena to fight, while I had to go to Falbedy Cemetery again to thank Lavias, who had come to my rescue.
“Parul, Sister, I’ll go with you. I want to visit Mother while we’re there,” Lorna said. She couldn’t stay still now and wanted to do everything. It had only been three days, and she already wanted to visit her mother’s grave.
“Then I’ll accompany Eldest Miss too,” Sherris also said. For ghosts and ghouls, the cemetery was indeed their home ground. Besides, I had to consider the potential dangers of traveling at night, so having two bodyguards would be safer.
“I’ll go with Big Brother. I’ll hide in Big Brother’s shadow like last time. If there’s a problem, I can help,” Via said.
She also wanted to go out and relax, but she had to sleep during the day. When Leo Man was around, she didn’t dare to follow Older Brother Jayad, so she could only choose to hide in his shadow when he was working at night.
“But if that’s the case, we’ll be leaving our home completely unguarded,” I said sheepishly, looking at El. Wouldn’t that leave her alone at home again? Uh, no, alone in the house.
“It’s fine, you guys go ahead. I’ll keep watch,” El said without hesitation. To repay her debt as much as possible within the limited time, she would proactively do anything she could to help.
“Are you sure it’s okay? Miss El, you could actually come with us.” Via extended an invitation. Going to the cemetery with me felt a bit strange, but going to a nightclub to watch a boxing match was a reasonable invitation.
“No, you might have misunderstood something. We elves prefer peace and quiet, and we can be alone. Noise and crowds are actually environments we dislike. Besides, I’m not a Dark Elf and don’t like going out at night,” El said.
In the eyes of High Elves, humans were inferior beings. Although they didn’t show it too excessively, they still kept their distance. They treated us differently only because we were their benefactors.
But if El were to go to a crowded underground boxing ring, where people smoked and drank, and even worse unsavory things happened, it would be like entering a pigsty for the environmentally sensitive elves. It might be even worse than accompanying me to the cemetery.
“Then you rest well at home. We’ll be back soon. And Via, Older Brother Jayad is yours to look after,” I said. Once decided, we split into groups and set off.
The night in Cando City was colder than the day, with the wind blowing fiercely. Even though I was wearing a bear fur padded coat, I could still feel the cold wind seeping in. I shivered as soon as I stepped outside.
“Perhaps I can try this,” Lorna said, burrowing into my body. She actually wanted to possess my body.
But it was surprisingly effective. After she burrowed in, I felt a warmth spread through my body, and I was no longer cold.
“I’m using my spirit body to isolate the wind and snow. Parul, how does it feel?” Lorna’s voice came from inside my mind, similar in form to Sherris’s telepathic communication.
“I don’t feel cold at all anymore. Lorna, you’re so smart and capable!” I exclaimed in surprise. I had initially thought I would have to wander to the cemetery in such cold weather.
“Hehe, now I’m like Parul, with a ghost possessing me,” Older Brother Jayad chuckled. He was referring to Via hiding in his shadow.
According to the plan, we were supposed to ride Packhorses first before heading to the cemetery. Older Brother Jayad was going to walk to Safah’s nightclub himself. I asked sheepishly, “Older Brother Jayad, can you make it? Will you be late if you walk to the nightclub?”
“No, I can run there. It’ll be a good warm-up,” Older Brother Jayad said, rubbing his hands together. With his stamina, it wasn’t a big deal. Running there would only be a warm-up.
However, Via chimed in at this moment, “Don’t underestimate me. Although I can’t give Big Brother the warmth Lorna can, I have other uses.”
With that, a mist of Blood Mist rose from Older Brother Jayad, lifting him up. This way, Older Brother Jayad could fly. Although he could already fly, extending his Bone Wings would somewhat damage his clothes.
“Be careful, don’t let your father find you.” I felt Via was being a bit too arrogant. Did she think Lavias couldn’t find her recently?
