Clueless Investigation

-You already asked me once, ChangLai... My answer is still the same, I don't know anything about it. But why are you curious about that rumor all of a sudden? It's been months since last time you asked, I thought the case was closed and forgotten- says Xu Lei

-I saw that with my own eyes now- he widen his eyes -The Head General asked me to investigate and gave me complete autonomy but... I honestly don't know where to start for once. Of course Dong Hu is the first one who comes to mind, yet he won't speak a work even if tortured to death-

-That's true... But you can always try? I mean, it's not like he will harm you or anything, maybe some useful information will slip out of that annoying mouth even if just by mistake-

I rise an eyebrow at his almost unbelievable words -Him? Useful informations? You gotta be kidding me, still I will try. I have no other option for now and who knows! Maybe he feels like testing me again and will actually give me something... But first I need to talk with someone-

-Qin Luo?- he asks casually, as if that would be the most natural thing for me to do in his eyes... And he's actually right at that, I do always seek for him yet this is a different situation and he can't get involved

-No, someone else- I look away

-Oh... Him- he cleanches his jaw -Be careful-

I have no need to, but I won't tell him that so I just nod and take my leave.

...

I've been waiting for quite a while once he finally approaches me from behind with soft steps. He seats on the rock I'm resting on and moves the hair away from my neck, coming down to place a kiss on my skin while looking at me with serious eyes -I hope you meant those words-

-What are you talking about now?- I tilt my head leaving him enough space to bite down, not really minding his doings

-Do I have to remind you that you almost gave up before?- he smiles over the bruised flesh

-But I didn't and that's all that matters, ups and downs can occur but they must not obstacle us. No need to concer the men with the thought of something that could have happened but didn't... Even less since they can't help but grab onto me as some kind of source of hope- he chuckles at my words, I can't really tell if he finds that amusing or is actually mocking me -Anyway, since you seem aware of my little speech you surely know what I am here for- I turn to face him, letting my hair fall back down as to tell him to stop wasting time now... Yet he doesn't care about my need to start investigate and pushes me down on my back.

One hand pressing my shoulder on the cold stone and the other one dragging my wrist close to his mouth, kissing softly as he smirks with the eyes still locked on mines -What's the rush now? It's deep in the night, it's not like you can go and investigate anyone after you're done questioning me... So we might as well make good use of our time- he sticks out his tongue and lays that flat against my veins, almost tasting the blood beneath, before licking up to my palm

-I'm... Too focused on the job now- I have the mind full of questions and I'm trying to pair the Infos I know together, so I don't really have the mental energy to indulge him

-Are you telling me you only want me when you're sad or bored? Wanting me to only pleasure you and gain nothing for myself, worshipping you as a deity who deserves all the attentions one can give?- he stops biting my wrists and let's go on my arm, coming on top of me face to face -Mmhn... That actually turns me on more than expected, shall I serve you then Mylady?- he moves a bit lower, looking at me while placing a kiss over the fabric on my abdomen... Those cold eyes of his makes it look as if he was a predator, satisfied with his kill before digging his face into the bloody intestines and eat to its heart content. I feel my upper lip shiver and tighten my muscles to hide it -As I was saying...-

-Tz...- he clicks his tongue and comes to bite over my belly, making me joilt just enough for him to press me down with an hand -And you want me to believe you are here just to question me? Ohh girl, no...- I can see his cheeks changing colour as excitement take him over, his pupils completely dilated -You need me- he whispers, but that's something he shouldn't have said.

With one quick kick I throw him in the water, he doesn't fall but his stability still quivers -Mind repeating yourself?- I ask him with tight fists -Maybe a cold bath can clear out your brain, I don't need you nor anyone else. You might be some kind of divine creature but don't push your luck- He rises his hands in defeat -Better, remember what your and mine places are... I don't know what this messed thing is, but one thing is sure, we don't belong to eachother. Man I really can't read you...- I sighs as he starts laughing softly, I look at him confused as if the one in front of me was a madman... And honestly, it might as well be for little that I know him -What... What the hell is wrong with you now?-

His face turns serious again -Nothing, I'm just sure you're really dedicated to the job... When you were losing your way you were willing to let me have you but now you kick me away instead, that's why I'm the only person who can see your true colors. Any other man would feel used and betrayed, while I don't mind being an object to you as long as this can help you in this war... Whether you need my body, my sweet words, my help or informations. Ask away, I will reply honestly-

I open my mouth to say something but the words die on my tongue -You're... Really messed up-

-A perfect match for an hero who hates their peoples-

-Mhn, indeed...- I nod -Anyway, do you know anything about sand shelled humans? I found some between the enemy's men... I don't know if those were meant to be there or were infiltrated by some third party-

-I just know what they are but not what relation they have with this war-

-Go on, tell me what they are. That's at least something...-

-They are like puppets, often used as spies by strong cultivators... They create them and make them move or talk with the help of a talisman, which takes a bit of their powers and infused them onto the puppet. Anyone who doesn't have strong spiritual powers will think those are normal humans, the stronger the cultivator the better the result... More lifelike puppets, more detailed, wider vocabulary, longer distance can be put between the puppet and the master-

-Surely it is not for spying on the enemy, that would make the master one of us yet nobody is that strong in our side... But why would they infiltrate them onto the battlefield anyway? Of course they will end up slaughtered, of what use could that ever be?!- I seat back down trying to figure out something -Maybe... Could it be that man? The assassin I mean, I need to find him and...!- I stand onto my feet ready to move but he stops me

-You won't go anywhere close to him, he's too strong for you-

-Then let's go together- I grab onto the hand places onto my arm and tug, asking him for cooperation

-No, I'll handle him... You stay here and investigate on this side, I have a bad feeling about this whole matter-

-Mhn, then let's meet again in a week... Hopefully we'll bear good news-