AZI Volume 5 Chapter 10

"…"

With her face red from the neck up, Zhen Qing Huai wobbles her upper body in an unstable manner, and just as the former is about to land her face onto the table, Zhen Rong intervenes.

Setting Zhen Qing Hua's head against the wheelchair's headrest, Zhen Rong turns to Wu Xiao, and says—

"Mo-laoban, we'll be borrowing a guest room."

"That's fine."

Getting out of her seat, Zhen Rong pushes Zhen Qing Huai towards a guest room.

Much of the food has already been cleared away.

Both Nuo'er and Yao Ying, who had stuffed their stomachs—had already retired themselves into a guest room a few minutes ago.

As for Bai Wen, he had retired a few moments earlier than those two.

That being said, only Long Hua, Tian Cheng, and Wu Xiao are currently left at the table.

Throughout this supposed celebration, Long Hua treated this dinner to be dedicated to an invisible couple located in places unknown.

"Your things back. Also, an extra—consider it a…? Hmm wedding gift?"

Taking Shui Yue and three other items from Wu Xiao, Long Hua asks—

"You're not afraid of me cutting you into ribbons with this sword right now?"

"My dearest, you're a selfish person, but you're not an unreasonable killer."

Storing the items away, Long Hua asks—

"And how would you even know that?"

"I can tell a lot of things from that tune you played. If a person purposefully provokes you, you won't hesitate to beat them. That's why, you beat up that male weapon spirit, right? As for why you didn't beat up that little girl, it's because she was only surprised to see someone with a face similar to the one that she had known in the past. Had she looked at you in the same way as that other weapon spirit, you wouldn't have hesitated to slap her out of the entrance, correct?"

"…"

Glancing at Wu Xiao—who is smiling at him in a charming manner, Long Hua sighs. It's not exactly pleasant to be read like an open book, especially so when it is done by a complete stranger.

"…Are you not going to ask what exactly I am, my dearest?"

"Not interested. Actually, why exactly do you call me that?"

Taking a sip of wine, Wu Xiao replies—

"Long Hua isn't your real name, so why would I call you that? This isn't even your real body, is it?"

"…"

...…

Within the dreamscape, the Tai Xuan Emperor frowns.

"…This isn't his real body?"

As far as the Tai Xuan Emperor is able to tell, this should be Long Hua's true body. But then—

"The appearance of his current body, there's a Leng Bing Realm native—who looks the same, that can't be a coincidence, then…?"

Evidently confused by this, the Tai Xuan Emperor's frown deepens.

"In terms of physique and talent, his current body is on the same level as the one he had in his previous life. A weapon spirit has no physical body to take over, this is a bit…?"

Unsure what to make of this situation, the Tai Xuan Emperor is forced to rethink her approach against Long Hua.

"…I'll observe him for a while longer. Ideally, I'd want someone else to jump into the waters ahead of me."

...…

Towards Wu Xiao's remark, Long Hua replies—

"Long Hua is indeed not my true name. As for your second question, I don't think, we're close enough for me to talk to you about my body."

"…"

Observing the gleam in Long Hua's eyes, Wu Xiao laughs through her nose, and replies—

"Speaking of bodies, any plans for the bed tonight?"

"I'm leaving."

Saying this, Long Hua gets up from his seat, and Tian Cheng follows.

"…"

Watching Long Hua leave, Wu Xiao downs one more cup of wine.

...…

"Good night, Long-laoban."

"Take care, Long-laoban."

Being bid farewell by the workers using this address on the way out, Long Hua can't help but heave a heavy sigh the moment he exits the restaurant, and mutters—

"…This is definitely the oddest situation I've ever experienced. I doubt, I've ever experienced anything on this level even in my previous life."

"Isn't it fine, master? It's nothing negative."

"Whatever. Let's just grab the bike and leave."

Turning left, Long Hua and Tian Cheng head for the parking lot area, and rather quickly, they find what they are looking for.

Sticking out like a sore thumb—in the middle of the open area, is a three-door garage; on one of its doors, there is a piece of parchment labeled "your bike" pasted onto it.

Taking out three items with two of them being key fobs, Long Hua presses the button on one of the fobs, and immediately, the garage doors lift upwards.

Inside of the garage is none other than his bike, along with Wu Xiao's metallic red sports car.

Other than these two vehicles, there is a white sports car. The body of this car is much smoother in design compared to the metallic red one.

"…"

Looking at the second fob, Long Hua presses the unlock button on it.

In response to this, the C-shaped headlights of the sports car flash before its dihedral doors lift themselves—revealing an interior wrapped in red leather with white accents. In total, there are five seats inside of the vehicle with plenty of leg room.

Lowering his arm, Long Hua remarks—

"Why do I feel like I really am just a gold digger…?"

(You can't consider this her fawning over you. This is simply a power move… Also, *-laoban, what did she mean when she said that your current body isn't your real body?)

Towards the Tai Xuan Emperor's question, Long Hua replies—

"Is our relationship close enough to talk about our bodies?"

(…)

"…"

As silence looms between them, Long Hua eventually raises a sigh, and says—

"Honestly, I'm not too sure of what to make of it."

Observing Long Hua's expression, which seems to be one of confusion and contemplation, the Tai Xuan Emperor decides to do a tactical retreat, and remarks—

(Hmm, how interesting. Do you think that… Umm, "great one" might know? Why don't you-)

Narrowing his eyes coldly, Long Hua cuts the Tai Xuan Emperor off, and says—

"Even if that unpleasant bastard did know, do you seriously believe he'd tell me? What he wants is entertainment, telling me anything goes against this agenda."

Clearing her throat, the Tai Xuan Emperor replies—

(Seems like I've misspoken.)

...…

As Long Hua replies to her with a cold snort, the Tai Xuan Emperor within the dreamscape does the same.

Momentarily, she mutters—

"Probing him was a complete failure. Judging by his expression… Hmm, he doesn't seem to be lying. Whatever, the moment he dies, I'll have my answer. But if that answer turns out to be something that I don't like… Tch."

Shaking her head with irritation, the Tai Xuan Emperor dismisses the matter for the time being.