Chapter 187 - Reunion
King of Yan’s chamber.
The King of Yan, Su Hong, had a solemn expression. He was playing chess against Uncle Zheng and it was at a particularly intense situation.
The guards Liu Yu and Yuchi Huo stood at the side, standing watch over the both of them with sharp gazes.
Uncle Zheng, Liu Yu and Yuchi Huo were the oldest and most loyal three in the Su family. They never left even when the Su family was at its lowest and was almost annihilated.
“Young Master, you aren’t young anymore. Are you really planning to continue wasting your time like this and not get married?” After four years, Uncle Zheng looked much older. However, his eyes were still clear and exuded the glint of wisdom.
In private, everyone addressed each other no differently from before.
Su Hong remained silent.
“Young Master, the bloodline of the Su family has to continue,” Uncle Zheng persuaded again.
Su Hong looked enlightened and nodded in delight.
Uncle Zheng and Song Qi smiled as well, looking at Demoness Ji with a hint of scrutiny, feeling more satisfied by the moment.
Liu Yu and Yuchi Huo winked at Su Zimo and secretly gave him a thumbs up.
“Demoness Ji, what are you doing?”
Su Zimo pulled Demoness Ji to a corner and whispered, frowning.
“What’s wrong?” She asked with an innocent expression.
“Who told you to remove your veil?”
“It’s rude to meet big brother with a veil.”
“That’s true…”
Su Zimo nodded instinctively, but he felt that something was amiss. On second thought, he snapped out of his stupor and glared at Demoness Ji. “Who is your big brother? He’s MY big brother!”
“Also, Demoness Ji, why are you pretending in front of my big brother? Don’t you think I know what sort of a person you are?” Su Zimo gave a cold sneer.
“Sure, let’s not pretend then! How about I jump into your embrace and we can make out right now?” Demoness Ji glanced sideways at Su Zimo, full of provocation.
Su Zimo jumped in fright and hurriedly said, “Please continue pretending…”
He knew very well that this person in front of him could truly do such a thing with no qualms.
“Zimo, what are you doing!”
Right then, Su Hong walked over with a hint of blame in his tone. “I heard you mentioning something about a demoness. How is she a demoness? Don’t spout nonsense. To think that you’ve spent more than ten years studying the texts of saints.”
Su Zimo could not really explain despite being reprimanded and could only say, “Big brother, please don’t overthink things. She’s truly just a friend of mine and is a fellow cultivator.”
“Oh?”
Unexpectedly, Su Hong’s eyes lit up and he nodded. “That’s good. Both of you are cultivators, so it’s a perfect match.”
Demoness Ji grinned and an imperceptible smugness flashed across her eyes.
Su Zimo coughed lightly and changed the topic. “Has Xiaoning returned in two years?”
“No.”
Su Hong shook his head. “You haven’t seen her either?”
“I see.”
Su Zimo said in a low voice, “But you don’t have to worry, big brother. The sect competition is about to begin. At that time, all major and minor sects within the Great Zhou Dynasty would be present and I’ll be able to see Xiaoning then.”
Naturally, Su Xiaoning was not the only one he would see at the sect competition. He might even encounter some old friends.
An image surfaced in Su Zimo’s mind – it was a gentle girl who told him heartlessly, “Our fate has come to an end. We are separated as mortals and immortals. I’m afraid… we will not see each other again.”
“It’s true our fate has come to an end. As for whether being separated as mortals and immortals as well as whether we’ll see once another again… ha.”
Su Zimo’s eyes flashed with mockery.