The kiss of Emile

Chapter 7 Query

She was surprised, her calm eyes briefly confused, and she glanced at the woman on the bed. She understood: "You want my blood?"

He laughed again, his soft voice shaking her skin. "For those women, I mean 'in bed' just as the beautiful woman on the bed is demonstrating now. But not for you."

"Do you think I'll agree?" If she were free now, the first thing she would do would be to shoot an arrow through his thin mouth!

Of course you can refuse, but don't forget that Yuan Zhen is still in my hands." In a flash, he was back on the bed, looking at her eyes filled with anger. The anger gave her icy face a new life, no longer the cold indifference of eight winds.

He wanted to destroy everything about the girl that was like her. He didn't like it when her eyes showed up on someone else's body, even if it was one of her descendants.

"If I don't agree, you're going to destroy it?"

He nodded in appreciation, admiring her quick wit. "Come to me at midnight tonight. If you're late, I'll take it as if you don't agree to this condition and destroy Yuanzhen. If you think you can get it back from me, feel free to come. I'm always ready to teach you."

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The earliest origins of the Ji clan are unknown. It is said that they existed long before written records, and in an age when witch doctors were not distinguished, they managed divination and medicine at the same time, and were second only to the rulers.

Later, as medicine developed independently, they still retained the mysterious status of "witches". They could communicate with ghosts and gods, drive away evil spirits, and were the refuge of people's hearts. Even in dynasties that suppressed women's status, no one dared to discuss their matrilineal system, and some men even took pride in marrying into the Ji family.

In modern times, despite the advancement of science, people still hold a deep sense of awe and fear towards the unknown. In a rapidly changing society, there is an even greater need for spiritual comfort, which is why the Ji family has remained steadfast. Their preserved documents record numerous supernatural phenomena. Scientists do not dismiss these as superstitions but are instead enthusiastic about studying them. Even today, the Nine Jade Guild, the most influential force in the psychic community, respects their opinions in all matters.

Today, the ancient family, led by this woman, still resides in the mountains and continues to live according to traditions that have been passed down for millennia. Newborn boys are raised in a conventional manner; girls, regardless of their spiritual abilities, receive appropriate education, ensuring that each generation produces many skilled practitioners. The girls continue to be born, each adding to the lineage of the Ji clan, keeping the ancient flame alive and thriving.

In the Ji family temple, the current female servant —— Ji Shuixiang sat on a cushion.

She had just led her people in the usual monthly sacrifice, still wearing the traditional red and white robe of the Ji family. She was middle-aged, and the beauty of her youth had been worn away by time, but wisdom had been added through experience. Her serious face had no soft lines, and she looked steady and tough.

After listening to her adopted daughter's words, she slowly sipped hot tea and stared at the two memorial tablets placed in the ancestral hall with a thoughtful look without saying a word.

Kneeling on a mat, Ji Xincao had a silver wrist wheel on the floor in front of her. The female servant had placed high hopes on her, but she had failed and been forced into an embarrassing situation. She was prepared to be severely punished.

Ji Shuiyue sat on the side and watched the two people who were silent. One was her most respected sister, and the other was her beloved baby who had been raised by her since childhood. The two of them were also the current and future female servants. Although she wanted to say a lot, she knew that she had no room to speak, so she could only worry secretly.

After a long time, Ji Shuixiang took his eyes away and looked at Ji Xincao, who was still hanging his head. He said calmly, "If he wants to go to bed, you can go to bed with him."

Ji xincao did not expect to get such instructions, and was so surprised that he could not react.

Ji Shuiyue was also dumbfounded and vehemently objected: "Sister! How can we agree to such a thing!"

"What else can we do? Xincao can't beat him, and he still holds the yuanzhen in his hand. Now the situation is completely under his control. What else can we do but follow his wishes?"

"It's my fault," Ji xincao whispered, her voice full of frustration and self-reproach.

The longer a vampire lives, the more powerful his magic becomes. I'm not surprised you can't handle him. I wanted you to train for a few more years before you could deal with him, but my situation can't wait any longer. "Ji Shuixiang stared at her." You're the only one who can kill him

Ji Xincao trembled slightly at the words, as if a heavy shackle had fallen on her shoulders, locking her future possibilities. "I am not even as good as you ——"

"You have grown up so fast that your spiritual power has already surpassed mine and you are now the best in the clan. As for me, I fought him last time and my central spiritual power was shattered. It will take ten years to recover, so I have to hand over the responsibility to you."

Ji Shuixiang took out a small silver sword engraved with spells and placed it in front of Ji Xincao.

This sword, as you know, was forged by Xiang Wan Nushen. She used it to vanquish countless demons, and even Emil was once injured by this sword. Keep it close to your body. Silver can cause vampires to become allergic and die from shock. Xiang Wan Nushen couldn't kill him back then, perhaps because he was half human, which reduced the effect of the silver. Therefore, you must aim for his heart and deliver a fatal blow with one strike

Ji Xincao gazed at the short sword. The name 'Ji Xiangwan' was as revered as a deity to her clan. Centuries ago, when their people were massacred by the Emir, it was thanks to the leadership of this female envoy that they managed to escape annihilation. This history is well-known to every member of the clan, and everyone is grateful for Xiangwan's kindness. They all remember that killing the half-human, half-demon is their eternal mission...

"Heart grass?" Ji Shuixiang looked at her adopted daughter who was staring in a trance. "Did you listen to me?"

"Yes," Ji Xincao quickly replied, "I was just thinking about something."

"What do you think?" Ji Shuixiang asked, her voice seeming indifferent, but she was keenly watching every subtle change in her expression.

"I was wondering... why would he kill so many of our people?"

"It's not surprising that he hates us. Our job is to kill demons, and it's common for demons to make enemies with demons. He has half demon blood, so it's no surprise that he hates us."

"If he hated us, why did he only hurt our people and not kill anyone later?"

Ji Shuixiang's face darkened. "You mean that he broke my spiritual power center, forced me to quit my position as a female servant early, and then killed me, so that he could truly be our enemy?"

"No, I don't think so!" Ji Xincao shook her head hastily. "The clan history only records that he fought against us. Our army was wiped out, and only Xiang Wan was left. There are no other details, but I'm just curious......"

For example, the cause of the incident, his motive... If he hated the Ji family, he could have slaughtered them all. Why did he show mercy?

In such a significant event, the family history only left the number of casualties, without mentioning how the incident happened. It was as if —— deliberately erased this reason and did not want future generations to know about it.

There must be a cause for every effect. Why only talk about the effect, not the cause? Is it because there are some unspoken reasons, or even something that is bad for the reputation of the Ji family, that they avoid talking about it?

She couldn't help but wonder —— or, was it not he who had provoked the attack, but what the Ji family had done to him that had made him lose his mind in rage and do such a terrible thing?