Unbelievable...

Xiao Yuer held his chopstick tighter, grimacing at the untrained feminine drunkard who uninvitedly sat beside him. Her unwashed arm thrown around him, his cup of tea drank with the cup dropped carelessly.

"Chill, beautiful. I mean no harm." She said with a smile as she noticed him glower.

Silver eyes shot daggers. Salient enough to sever up limbs and tendons that, the tomboy lady felt her body slightly shudder. However, her recklessness still remained. She gave a crazy laugh as she patted Xiao yuer's shoulder.

"Geez relax beauty. I'm not here for trouble, okay. Do you want to know what I'm here for? It's a surprising deal, beauty. "

Long Haoyu listened. He couldn't help but blink in surprise. Beauty? Then the person he was talking to was indeed beautiful! His lashes lowered and he cursed on why he wasn't able to regain his sight yet. But still listened.

Xiao Yuer deepened his frown as he scooped strands of ramen which he slurped down immediately. "What is it?" A bit of impatience and nonchalance could be carefully detected. However, the tomboy lady who immediately brightened up at his reply, couldn't tell.

"Beautiful! Beautiful!", Her eyes sparkled as she patiently awaited the reward to be given to her if she brought her master this dazzling beauty, who's silver features were graceful. Her poached voice rang in another crazed chime, before it died out. She drawled after her laughter, eyeing Long Haoyu's features before tracing back to her target.

Her arm wrapped around Xiao Yuer, tightened a bit. It was yet, gentle. She slanted herself, drawing the youth along with her before pointing at a drowsy man who was dressed in an exquisite outfit. It was purple and gold with intricate design, Xiao Yuer noted as he followed her gaze. Once more, he eyed the lady with a frown.

Xiao Yuer wanted to speak, but the lady who understood that a question was to be asked quickly began, " Where are you from, beauty? They're perhaps a total number of 67 towns, cities and villages." Her arm unwrapped around him as she demonstrated with her fingers. Her eyes blinking lazily."So which one are you from?"

The hell? Xiao Yuer deduced. Was this drunk tomboy playing with him?

Xiao Yuer was playful. Yes. But that was for whomever he wanted to be playful with. And depending on how playfully he was approached.

"Go straight to the point woman." The sharpness of his eyes never quavered as he spoke. Intruiged, Long Haoyu's lips curled up.

A light purr sounded. Two pairs of brown eyes rolled. Guess this guy wasn't that fun, the tomboy deduced. "Fine, fine, I thought I'll find you really interesting, but you aren't. The thing is, that guy over there seems to have feelings for you. He is rich and promises to do whatever your wish would be if you can agree to come over. "

There was a look of surprise on Xiao yuer's face. Long Haoyu however, frowned. A swirling pool of frustration and anger seared his consciousness that his grip on his staff suddenly tightened. He felt an emotion that he thought as strange. Was it... Jealousy? No perhaps not. He joked inside, however he couldn't stop himself from not wanting to hear this strange other individual reply with a ' No! That he was busy conversing with someone! '

" Hmmm..." Xiao Yuer hummed as he thought. His eyes indirectly scanned Long Haoyu's face which suddenly became stern and docile A brow raised and Xiao Yuer faced the man distant away. Mentally scrutinizing his capabilities.

"What do you think... Any replies?" The tomboy was getting impatient. Just a yes, and maybe a thousands of Yuan would be given to her to drink and eat." And mind you, he's a noble, and the son of-"

BOOM!

Interrupting the lady, the door of the Chalou banged open. Startling and Attracting all eyes towards the open door, while a gust of breeze came inside.

A group of six men dressed in black and red outfits stood. All towering in dignity that Xiao Yuer recollected something. His eyes swept around them, discovering a black dragon crest right above their chest. It gleamed in dignity right beneath the rays of golden rays that graced it. There was only one sect which had this badge, Xiao yuer thought as he recollected. It was... The Yantian sect of ephemeral shadows.

Whispers erupted as everyone glanced at themselves. Look of surprises encroaching faces as they murmured to themselves. Mostly, probably, had been totally aware of coming of the shadowmeld sect, however, they couldn't express how puzzled they were to find them in a teahouse. Notably, as one of the most popular sect, they were restricted from drinking or perhaps they came there to eat.

The men who in question marched in and shut the door, were unbothered by the gaze they received. One whom seemed to be another respectable individual with dominant aura had a frown on his face as he glanced around. They had just discovered something and needed to report it to their elder master. Aware that he came her to eat, they needed to find him quick and report their latest finding to him.

Xiao Yuer watched them closely. Trying to decipher what was going on. He scowled at the woman right beside him who nudged him gently, her eyes questioning him for a reply to her question.

"No , tell him I'm not interested in noble drunkards who go around chasing beauties." His eyes never left those standing figures as he spoke.

"....? "

Long Haoyu had been impassive for a while. But on hearing Xiao yuer's reply, a clear trail of subtle joyous smile crept on his lips that he began to question himself of the blazing feeling that bloomed within. Yet, he chose to ignore it. Not yet. Not now that he sensed his team members aura. His lips let out a worrisome sigh as he gently raised his staff into the air.

THUD!

THUD!

Xiao Yuer was thrown into a daze when two authoritative strikes of a staff sounded before him. He was puzzled. As well as the lady who casted a fearful look at the both of them and quickly left. Scurrying back to where her friends were. She had probably lost this beauty and might as well receive a punishment from the man who sent her.

At the sound of the staff, those men knew whom it came from. Hence they traced around until they discovered it origin. And when they did, they were startled for a while before one decided to approach him.

Silver eyes travelled from long Haoyu's frame to the frame who approached them. He could not believe his eyes as things were slowly revealing itself.

This blind man seemed to be a respectable person in the Yantian sect! How surprising!

He keenly watched the man in black approach them, and bow in reference to the domineering man who sat opposite Xiao Yuer. Onlookers were marveled as well. Bulging eyes almost escaping their sockets as they watched in awe. Wasn't he blind to join a sect?

However, a few people had sensed that the blind figure was a respectable individual so they only watched. Awaiting what else was to unfold.

Long Haoyu nodded after the greeting. "What else has been discovered?"

The cladded man in black threw a look at Xiao Yuer, then at Long Haoyu. A suspicious thought brewing within. At first he thought that it was princess Fei Fei who had always been following his elder master ever since he saved her. But when he saw strands of silver hair and a beauteous face that could charm the hardest of heart, he couldn't just help but blink. Snapping out of his gaze before he would do something stupid like asking.

Had their elder master found a bride?

Xiao Yuer listened carefully. perhaps he will need to be aware of something's also. To his dismay he watched the man lean closer to respond a whisper. He rolled his eyes in boredom, and thought that he should probably go home and meet A-ling.

He was just about to get up, when his side eye caught a muscular palm raise.

"Speak." Long Haoyu didn't blink an eye.

Xiao Yuer paused. He coughed then pretended to be sick or something as he held onto his stomach before sitting back down.

"But Elder master...?" Brows of the lower member creased. His conviction towards his master on listening ears was rudely interrupted by his elder master.

"I wouldn't repeat myself... Speak..."

How rude! Xiao Yuer commented within. He's even more bratty than Wu Zhong!

Helplessly, the message was related. The Yantian sect member informed that there had been another attack again. The body of a lady had been found lying right above a bridge within the village of Xuli, and was said to be pale.

Xiao Yuer frowned. Did he just mention Xuli?

He didn't need to be told twice. It was the same terror that had been finishing up people slowly. A-ling's little figure flashed his sight that Xiao Yuer quickly stood up. He needed to make sure he was safe.

......

Xiao Yuer panted heavily. His jogging feet gradually halting. He scrutinized their courtyard and noticed how calm it was. Eeriely calm as trees swayed by.

Upon receiving the message from the Yantian boys Xiao Yuer felt unsure. Unsure of if A-ling was safe. Hence he hurried over.

Something was wrong, he thought, stepping into their courtyard. It felt strange and Xiao Yuer could feel malevolence all-around him. If only he'd had the Reverent Compass,then he'll be able to detect wherever that was.

His feet steps clicked as he crossed their courtyard towards his apartment. On reaching their door to open it, he heard a falling sound metres behind him.

A groan ensued. Xiao Yuer was close to opening their door but stopped. Alert, he spun around, his brows furrowing when he saw the old man he had met earlier in the day. His eyes grew suspicious. The old man groaned as he tried getting up from the floor, but couldn't.

"Do you need help?" Xiao Yuer uttered. His hands retracting from his door knob as he took three hesitant steps forward.

"Yes. Yes please. They're after me." The old man coughed, patting his chest before trying once more to get up, only to end up again on the floor.

Xiao Yuer sighed and narrowed his eyes.

Mind blaring in cautiousness, he felt the need to ignore the man's pleas but he couldn't bring himself to do such. Rather he approached him.

Xiao Yuer bent over and helped the man up. "Thank you..." He heard before a malevolent grin etched the old man's face.

Terrorized!

Silver eyes widened, watching a wide fist aim for his throat!

Xiao Yuer felt played!

Before he could react, his slender neck had been wrapped around by a large palm. It was tight and firm, choking the hell out of Xiao Yuer as he watched black mists erupted the man's body.

Heights increased, Xiao Yuer hung higher like a piece of rag, struggling to set himself free from the solid grip slowly stealing the life out of him. Like a thief of the night.

Xiao Yuer froze. His eyes gleamed in fearful delight.

The one old man had turned into a sizeable monstrous being. Lengthy, thickened thighs and arms all adorned with scales. A human face with horns and scales allover. Slit for nose and folding eyes of brilliant yellow with glittered dangerously.

A hiss broke into the air.

Silver eyes clashed with yellow ones.

"Hmmm... I've waited for you, all night." Yellow eyes gleaming with evil intent as the monster spoke. Fist tightened. Xiao Yuer choked more, his pale colour embracing tints of red. Struggling for air, his moist eyes never left those hideous one.

This beast could speak? His mind buzzed.

Certainly, Xiangmo's could speak since they were able to copy and utilize the human attribute. However, this beast wasn't one, or didn't seem to be like one. Yet he spoke. Was there -

"The more surprising you look, makes me want to throw you into my den of horror and nightmares." The beast hissed, drawing Xiao yuer's attention who grunted again, trying to release himself.

The youth mentally scolded himself. The heck am I so weak!? He marked training himself if he would ever escape this.

'What a dazzling little rat? Perhaps my celestial master would like him and embellish me with more authorities! '

Impassive yellow eyes grew amused at the little rat struggling within it's grip before leaning closer towards the youth. Xiao Yuer sucked in breath, throwing his face to the side as he felt warm moist air carress his skin Asif trying to discover something.

The movement went for a moment before a pause followed.

Unaware to Xiao Yuer a twinkle of amazement flashed yellow pupils before the figure withdrew. "I see you fortunately escaped my terror. Unbelievable..."