Chapter 22: Ghosts and Gods Run Rampant at the Divine and Demon Academy
It was incredibly surprising. Why would Xuan Yue, who had been berating the fox girl, show up here?
When the fox girl saw Xuan Yue’s arrival, she curled her lips and smirked, saying, “Princess Xuan, are you satisfied?”
“Yes,” Xuan Yue replied coldly, glancing at her. She took out her phone, and the fox girl did the same. Their phones touched, and I heard a sound effect resembling clinking coins. Due to my sensitivity to money, my eyes widened instantly. I truly wished I had a telescope at that moment, along with high-definition vision!
I strained to see the amount on the phone, but it was too far away to discern clearly. I could vaguely make out that it was a four-digit number!
Xuan Yue looked at her with cold eyes and said, “Next time, choose a different one.”
“Understood~~~~” The fox girl put away her phone, winked at Xuan Yue, and said, “Enjoy our cooperation~~~”
After speaking, she left. Xuan Yue patted her body with a disgusted expression, wiping her phone as if the fox girl had left a fox-like “seductive” scent on her. She even sniffed herself before turning and leaving the corner.
It felt like witnessing a massive gossip that could shake the entire Divine and Demon Academy!
The grass beneath me flew back with a swoosh, and Xuan Yuanchen remained seated in the same spot, coldly facing away from me. Only his long, straight black hair was visible. “Did you see something?” he asked.
“I saw…” I paused, “I think it’s better not to say.”
“Hmph.” He casually flipped a page of his book and sneered. “Do you want compensation for the information?”
“Oh! You reminded me!” Why didn’t I think of that? I’m such a blockhead. “Is it still possible to ask for it?”
“Clap!” He dropped the book, and a sudden sense of danger emanated from him. I quickly said, “I saw Xuan Yue giving money to the fox girl…” I finished speaking and continued to vigorously wipe the glass, making it even shinier than a mirror.
He remained silent. Like his father, the school principal, he crossed his hands under his chin, appearing deep in thought for a long while. He slowly stood up, his long black hair flowing down.
I inexplicably became nervous. Would he kill me to keep me silent?
My head ached. It was challenging to stay at the Divine and Demon Academy.
Slowly, he walked away from his chair, turned around, and stood in front of my window. The lenses of his glasses gleamed with a cold light. “Xia Xiaolan, you are smarter than you seem.”
The sunlight poured through the pristine glass window, casting a golden glow upon his back, as if a layer of glistening sand embraced his entire being. Despite Mo Ming mentioning that seven people lived here, the house felt unusually quiet. They must have all gone on missions, leaving only a light god slumbering upstairs.
“Squeak…” The glass was so impeccably clean that it made a sound as I wiped it.
He turned his face slightly, his cascading black hair resembling a waterfall, and his displeased voice reached me, “Don’t make any noise.”
I pouted and began wiping the other side of the window, stealing a glance at him. “Why are you gods so traditional, arranging marriages and such? We have the freedom to love. Why are you still so archaic?”
He lifted his face slightly, still holding a book in his hands, and inquired, “Will Wang Sicong marry you?”
“No…” I instinctively replied, suddenly realizing I had walked into a trap!
“Hmph…” As expected, he smirked triumphantly. “You’ve answered your own question.”
“…”
“But does that guy even need an arranged marriage?” I refused to be manipulated by him and retorted defiantly, “I believe he will marry a girl he genuinely likes.”
“First and foremost, she needs to be beautiful,” he stated bluntly.
“…” It seemed like he hit the nail on the head once again.
He lowered his face once more and calmly turned the pages of his book, remarking, “I don’t require an arranged marriage, but do you think I would fancy Cinderella?”
“Definitely not!” I replied with absolute certainty. Cinderella was chosen by the prince because she was beautiful, alright?
He fell silent and continued reading his book. As he turned his face slightly, I caught a glimpse of a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
“So, are you still considering Xuan Yue’s proposal? After all… you two are a perfect match.”
“Hmph, she’s in a rush, but I’m not.”
I pondered for a moment, puzzled. “Why is Xuan Yue, who is so beautiful, in such a hurry?”
“Is she beautiful?” he countered.
“Of course! And she looks even younger than me. Why is she in such a hurry?” Why would such a stunning girl be in such a hurry to find a boyfriend? There must be countless guys vying for her attention, especially considering she is from the prestigious Xuan family!
“Hmph…” Another light laugh escaped him as he turned his face slightly and flipped another page. “Didn’t someone say they only wanted to focus on their own affairs?”
“…” I felt like I had fallen into a trap once again. I decided to keep quiet!
I focused my attention on wiping my own window. Finally, I finished cleaning it, and the window became crystal clear! I stole a glance at Xuan Yuanchen, who was peacefully engrossed in his book, and shifted to the window on the side. When I turned my head, I noticed him standing up and heading towards the window. Uh-oh, the leader was inspecting. I better make a quick exit!
There were several more windows behind another wall. As I prepared to clean them, I noticed an extraordinarily lavish bathroom through one of the windows. Right before me, inside the window, was a large and bubbly hot tub. Wait… could someone be taking a bath?
“Gurgle…” Something emerged from beneath the bubbles, displaying a bright yellow color. I took a closer look and realized it was a rubber duck. Suddenly, it turned around, and in that instant, our eyes met! Unbelievable! It was a rubber chicken!
“Ah—”
“Ah—”
He shouted first, and I followed suit.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
“You, you shameless woman—” He covered his lower body with his tiny wings, and I grabbed a cloth and hurled it at him. “You’re nothing more than a chicken without feathers. What am I even supposed to see?”
The cloth landed on him, and he angrily stared at me as he emerged from beneath it. “You! How dare you throw a dirty cloth at me! I want you dead—Hoo!” Suddenly, he opened his mouth, and I witnessed blue flames shooting out!
A wave of heat rushed towards me, and the next thing I knew, I was lifted off the ground by this surge of heat. As I flew through the air, I saw Xuan Yuanchen actually inspecting the windows, nodding in approval.
Damn it! I, a living person, am about to die, and you didn’t even notice? Are you obsessed with mirrors or something?
Just as I was about to shatter into pieces, I felt the touch of silver-gray short hair brushing against my face. He swiftly wrapped his arms around my waist, securely holding me, and gently landed on the ground!
I held onto his shoulders for support, and in that moment, I caught Xuan Yuanchen’s piercing gaze directed at me. Oh no! I’ve stolen his man!
According to the rumors circulating among the students, it was claimed that Xuan Yuanchen had a persistent desire to have control over Mo Ming. Um… wait, not control, but to be his master. Well, why should it matter? Perhaps it’s because he has feelings for him! Oh~~~ So that’s why he doesn’t show interest in Xuan Yue, despite her beauty. The truth reveals itself now! I instantly grasped the whole situation!
Look at the intense and passionate gaze he directs towards Mo Ming. It’s truly exhilarating!
Eh? I couldn’t care less!
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Translator’s note:
Wang Sicong: the nation’s husband.
