2022-06-08 20:12:00It was portruilding and bulging and Zhi Ruo knew what it was. Iit was almost gentle, how Zhi Ruo gouged out the fallen demon's forehead with her fingers. That was the pillar's description towards Zhi Ruo's actions.
But the truth was Zhi Ruo was just far too tired, and thus her actions were slow. She hummed in satisfaction when her fingers cracked the skull of the fallen demon, the expression on the corpse was almost sickening to watch as blood fell from it it's eyes. The pillar stayed silent.
Zhi Ruo didn't stop digging her fingers on to the insignia, until her hands touched something hard among the brain matters that she touched. Her fingers curled and she dug out the core of the fallen demon.
Perking up, Zhi Ruo remembered something. She didn't turn around, but she asked the pillar. "How do you extract a complete soul?" She rememb
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She could feel something locking into her soul, a bit different yet a familiar feeling rose from underneath her eyes. Zhi Ruo could feel Ravel perking up. The shitty connection she has with Ravel finally let up as soon as she formed a contract with the pillar."And the wraith devourers?" Zhi Ruo asked, the pillar hummed in affirmation."I would have not recommended to master in getting the wraith devourers, since you, master, would have died if you ever went near to it." The pillar explained, "But it seems like master has some immunity with the wraith devourers, then it is fairly easy to get them. Master just need to beckon them.""Beckon them? How exactly?" Tilting her head she gazed at the candle holders where the fires were situated.After a good second, Zhi Ruo waved her hand to one of
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Zhi Ruo's head whirled, finding how the man's way of dressing was similar with a certain someone that was running at the library. "Do you not recognize me master?" The familiar voice of the pillar left the guy's mouth, his black hair— like ink, was swept by the side. And Zhi Ruo saw his eyes, it was grey and blank as a blind man's eyes. But it only served and added to the serene picture the man created with his silent beauty. "You are the pillar," Zhi Ruo affirmed looking at the handsome man. She licked her dry lips when the man nodded. "Correction, I am the phantom of the pillar." The man went down in Zhi Ruo's level. But even then, he was still a head taller than her. "The pillar is my real body, and this is the projection of my spirit." The guys scratched his head almost sheepishly, his blank eyes looking at Zhi Ruo.
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"Our business here is done," Zhi Ruo turned to look at Zhōngguó, she was being careful now. Trying not to worsen the state of her clothes. "Get me out Zhōngguó.""Yes." Zhōngguó nodded, he went around the room one last time. Before he stopped where he was situated as a pillar. His feet touched the place, and without warning, a large Qi circle emerged from the ground. The place lit up with a new blueish light.Zhi Ruo narrowed her eyes at circle, feeling the familiar type of array. Zhōngguó was waiting for her inside the circle, so she didn't waste enough time and went inside with him.The qi circle shrunk around Zhi Ruo and through Zhōngguó. With a flash both of them were transported out of the tomb at last.'Finally' Zhi Ruo breathed in. And opened her ey
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Zhi Ruo's focus was on the host the moment the auction started, she placed her chin on the palm of her hand as she leaned on her knees looking ahead. Yuan Chuanli on the other hand, crossed his arms and leaned back on his chair, over looking the whole event with a 'ah, finally' written all over his face.Though his haughtiness was apparent on his face— well written on his facial expressions— the fact that his eyes kept in flickering on the other private rooms (much like the one that they were inside now) couldn't be kept hidden. At least, not from Zhi Ruo who was keenly aware of everything that was happening 10 meters around her."No matter how much you turn your head towards those rooms, you would never see what is inside them." Zhi Ruo spoke out, her eyes didn't leave the host who was explaining the rules of the auction per instructions. "Just keep your eyes peeled, the auction is just getting started." Her voice lightly adviced.
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[Qiao Liwei Auction house]Zhi Ruo gracefully accepted the outstretched hand offered by Ravel, who was dressed in his servant clothes. The only difference was, he had taken upon himself to don a white mask with no holes for the eyes nose and mouth. Stepping down from the carriage they had taken from the opulent mansion after their— quote on quote "satisfying lunch", she found Yuan Chuanli awaiting their arrival. As he had went out before her.His imposing figure stood tall, the clan's emblem prominently displayed on his back, drawing curious gazes from onlookers nearby. Both the participants of the auction and the bystanders that had nothing else to do but waut outside the auction house to try and take a good look of the rarely seem rich people.Zhi Ruo stepped beside Yuan Chuanli with a similar robe on her shoulders, adorning the Ye clan symbol of a similar fashion. She didn't mind the stares that was aimed at her, because in the first place, she didn't want to hide, nor cared to hid
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With a brisk and determined pace, one that Yuan Chuanli grew to familiarize, Zhi Ruo arrived at the mansion she knew so well. Well, as much you can know from the daily reports of your butler that is. As she stepped inside, she couldn't help but notice the striking metamorphosis that had taken place. The familiar building and grounds remained, yet the ambiance and energy of the house had undergone a remarkable transformation. As Zhi Ruo led the way, Yuan Chuanli quietly followed, his initial grumbling fading away. Their path unveiled a street of lavish grandeur, unmistakably tailored for the privileged few who could afford such opulence. Yuan Chuanli couldn't help but entertain the thought that Zhi Ruo had led them astray. However, any words that formed on his lips died as his tongue was suddenly glued to the top of his mouth, he observed Zhi Ruo confidently and nonchalantly enter one of the most expansive estates.
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Yuan Chuanli stretched his hands upwards his shoulders popping in the motion, his face sported a refreshed look of satisfaction as he went out of the building with light steps. Obviously in a good mood. In the far distance, he could see Zhi Ruo's figure as she talked with her butler. He could not see Zhi Ruo's expression, but he certainly can see Ravel's.Without wasting anytime, he made his way towards the two with a look of inquiry. "The auction will start around one in the afternoon, it's still daytime and we haven't even gotten our lunch yet. What does the young miss intend to do?" Yuan Chuanli folded his hands underneath his clothes as he walked towards the duo.Upon hearing Yuan Chuanli, Ravel nodded his head. "Deciple Yuan Chuanli is right young miss, it would be advisable to eat before we attend the auction." Like a responsible servant, Ravel suggested to follow Yuan Chuanli's words. The two looked at Zhi Ruo's mask,
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The servant with the tassle smiled upon hearing Zhi Ruo's words, it was a tight lipped smile, as if she was saying that she knew something Zhi Ruo didn't. "It was the head that gave the order to give this to the young miss. I am to inform you that the resources that you chose and won from the tournament, along with the deed of the training ground, the plaque of the noble title, and the merit points, are inside the plaque in your hands."The servant's hands motioned for the rest of the servants in the room to line up at the sides, earning Yuan Chuanli's silent gaze. Zhi Ruo raised her brows upon hearing the servant's words, she then tied the plaque in the insides of her robe after shooting a nod towards the servant with a tassle."The head has had the heiress plaque be customize so that it can store storage now. The patriarch advices the young miss to not lose the plaque because it has now become more valuable than a mansion in the capital." The
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As if he doesn't know what was running through Yang Meixiang's head, Alberu turned his head and was heading straight towards the seat that was meant for the owner of the room. Which mind you, wasn't him.The owner could not help but break her expression upon seeing Alberu's audacity. It was clear to her that the masked man never put her in his eyes. But she could only open and close her mouth, knowing that she cannot afford to step on the toes of this young man. The fan on her hand fluttered quickly for a split second before Yang Meixiang chose to quietly regain her bearings. "Indeed I am busy these days..." The masked man crossed his legs as he made himself comfortable in Yang Meixiang's seat. "I hear you sell information?" He promptly changed the topic, his head tilting towards Yang Meixiang's direction. Even without seeing his eyes, Yang Meixiang knew that the young master wasn't in the mood for joking or beating around
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Zhi Ruo rolled her eyes. "Quit yapping you brat, and just follow me." The young miss went inside first, before Yuan Chuanli sighed behind her and followed her lead. Behind the boy genius, Ravel followed calmly carrying Zhi Ruo's luggage. Inside, Zhi Ruo adjusted the container of Zhōngguó, and faced Yuan Chuanli unflappable façade. Before scoffing after seeing that the boy genius wasn't as unflappable as he wanted to be seen in Zhi Ruo's eyes. The vehicle started moving as soon as everyone was seated, Ravel who had already been instructed as to what to do, took over as the driver of the vehicle. And slowly, they departed from the Sighted Valley safely. The journey would take about 6 hours under Zhi Ruo's estimation given the speed that they were going, it was enough to catch up with the auction, so Zhi Ruo let Ravel do his thing and instead focused on Yuan Chuanli.
