(43) Jealous
1096 Words
"For the main event of the night, 30,000 stalks of Ren Xieye Grass with 10,000 each inside a space ring." the host announced and another assistant brought in a silver tray with three space rings. "First ring, starting from 15,000 spirit crystals!"
The merchant leaders started bidding. Prices becoming higher each raised hands. Zi Yingjun smilingly watched the scene with crescent eyes. Finally, the auction was over. The 30,000 stalks of Ren Xieye Grass were sold to an unprecedented amount of spirit crystals. In one day, Zi Yingjun earned more than a hundred thousand spirit crystals which is more than enough for him to venture around Ye Dynasty.
After claiming his share, Zi Yingjun bumped into someone. His lips tugged downwards to know that it was Jin Xuan Meng. She hurriedly steadied him and Jin Lixing's eyes widened to see that scene. As far as she knows, the Master Meng in her memory seemed to be allergic to women.
"Master Meng, let's hurry or Zi Clan will discover us." Jin Lixing reminded while casting a glare towards Zi Yingjun. He smiled provocatively to Jin Lixing. "This! How dare this b***h!" she though in her head. Zi Yingjun had purposely provoked her so she can give Jin Xuan Meng a headache.
"Miss should be careful." Jin Xuan Meng finds his smile odd. It seems provocative but honest. She let go of him yet her eyes never left his hopping figure.
"That was a good show! Haha!" Sovereign Hei laughed and walked next to Zi Yingjun. The seemingly swapping of gender made him ridicule either Jin Xuan Meng, Jin Lixing or Zi Yingjun. It was a rare sight, ah.
"Yeah, right." he rolled his eyes and continued to head for a hiding place. Zi Yingjun's disguise can't last long. Hours had passed since he participated in an auction. Maybe there are only few minutes left. Just as he was in deep thoughts, a hand grabbed him and pulled him rudely in a forest.
"Shush." Jin Xuan Meng covered his mouth with her hand and pushed him on a tree. Zi Yingjun's face darkened. What is she planning to do? Nevertheless, he nodded his head. She reluctantly removed her hand and took a good look at Zi Yingjun. "Are you a Zi Clan member too?"
"I can't tell..." he met her gaze with an unreadable pair of pupils. Sovereign Hei is watching another play to unfold and Zi Yingjun can tell the old demon will laugh again.
"Strange. Do you know Zi Yingjun?" she leaned down and asked. Jin Xuan Meng is glad she have a tall height which made her look more like a man. Furthermore, the 'little girl' before her seemed intimidated.
"More or less." Zi Yingjun smiled mysteriously. It was a smile of panic. His disguise will be over soon but he might as well use it to know her thoughts. "So, who are you? Why did Young Master brought me here? Hmm, it's quite convenient for doing crimes."
"Nonsense!" she glared heavily. Jin Xuan Meng calmed quickly and crossed her arms. "Hear me, don't try lying or I'll pull off your nails. Now answer. What's your relationship with Zi Yingjun?"
"No way Im telling you!" he stomped on her foot to make her retreat. Zi Yingjun decided to run since someone is watching them.
"That rascal actually runs fast!" Jin Xuan Meng gritted her teeth and used her full speed. She caught Zi Yingjun's collar from the back. Because of her force, it ripped and both of them fell. "Goddamn it woman! Stop struggling and just do what I asked!"
"Someone! Help!"
"What the- shut up!" her annoyance spiked. Jin Xuan Meng finally held him down. Realization struck her that she seemed to be a man forcing himself on a kid. In short, pedophile.
"M-Master Meng is..." behind a rock, Jin Lixing has been observing them for a while. She gulped in disbelief. Of all women, the Master Meng she thought was revered is actually interested to undeveloped girls! Jin Lixing left without disturbing Jin Xuan Meng but Zi Yingjun was able to see her.
"Jin Xuan Meng, to hell with you!" he cursed and flailed his legs to struggle. How come he was pressed down? Zi Yingjun finds it troublesome. The side effect of the deception pill is that it can also affect his cultivation base and suppress it. That can only mean Jin Xuan Meng has the upper hand for now.
"You know me?" Jin Xuan Meng raised a brow. She came here disguised too and it's impossible she is popular here?
"Get off." he grimly said. In few seconds, the effect will be gone. Zi Yingjun's dress changed to a martial suit which is too big for his female body. Soon enough, a portion of his dark hair became white and the disguise went worn out.
"Z-Zi Yingjun?!" her eyes widened as if about to pop out. Jin Xuan Meng can't process anything about this. Nor can she explain his true gender. She just sat on his abdomen and her hands loosened their grip around his wrists.
"Brat." Zi Yingjun easily changed their position with him on top. He mercilessly broke her hands again that Jin Xuan Meng cried. "Hmph. That's for your insubordination."
"Ow, ow, ow, ow!" she curled herself after Zi Yingjun stood up. Jin Xuan Meng didn't expect he would harm her once more. He never knew how difficult it was to restore bones!
"Next time, molest someone weaker than you. You're such a pervert." he just moved a bit and his robe fell. Jin Xuan Meng caused a great damage at the back. Zi Yingjun mended the fabrics with his qi before turning to Jin Xuan Meng. "I had given you a chance to change and offer loyalty but you still chose to betray me."
"That's not true!"
His eyes darkened which caused Jin Xuan Meng to feel weaker. She can't tell but something is terrifying about him. "Then what was your purpose of taking me here and asking that question?"
"Uhm... B-because..." Jin Xuan Meng pitifully took a glance on her limping hands. She truly wanted to betray him and use that girl to destroy Zi Yingjun but it was actually his disguise. What now?
"Sovereign Hei." he called out and a shadow appeared behind him. "Kill her. At once."
"It's because Im jealous!" forget about dignity or face! It's the only way she can save her life! The air went frozen and both the two locked eyes. Sovereign Hei broke their silence with an amused laughter.
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