Chapter 144: Huang Junyi’s Invitation
Mingyan soon saw the waiting Jade Peony. Jade Peony stood with her hands behind her back, by the flowers in the courtyard.
Should one say, as expected of a flower demon? Just standing there, without seeing her face, one could already feel that breathtaking beauty.
That color-gradient long dress could not hide Jade Peony’s alluring and curvaceous figure. The undulating curves, the straight and smooth beautiful hair, and the skin of her wrists that was whiter than frost and snow… even without seeing Jade Peony’s face, it was enough to make one full of curiosity.
Some people were back-view killers. Looking at them from behind might make one’s imagination run wild, but if the other party turned around, the fantasy would be shattered in an instant.
But obviously, Jade Peony was not in this category. Jade Peony turned around, and after seeing Mingyan, she smiled sweetly. “Young Master Ming, it’s not easy to see you.”
Jade Peony’s features were so exquisite they were unreal. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, outlining a sense of beauty and grandeur. A pair of autumn-water-like eyes, gentle and moving, but under that calm autumn water, there seemed to be some thoughts that no one could guess. Her nose was high and her nostrils were narrow. That kind of beauty and grace was innate. Her lips were red and her teeth were white. With a smile and a word, all the charm on Jade Peony’s face was displayed.
Jade Peony was not only very beautiful, but she also knew very well how to fully display her beauty. So even in terms of looks, Jade Peony might not be higher or lower than Ning Feixuan, but the effect she presented made people feel that Jade Peony would definitely be more beautiful.
Because Ning Feixuan’s beauty was reserved and would not be displayed. Even if it was, how many people could see it? And Jade Peony was the kind of person who was generous… the two of them were fundamentally different.
“For you to come and see me like this, Celestial Yu, aren’t you afraid that Gu Hanshuang will find out and have some misunderstanding?” Mingyan said.
At that time, in the sea area of the Southern Continent, Mingyan had pretended to side with Gu Hanshuang. And now for Jade Peony to come and find Mingyan like this, if Gu Hanshuang found out, she would most likely suspect their relationship.
“But you still came, which means you have confidence in me, and you know that I will not reveal my whereabouts. And, in Yaochi Sacred Land, aren’t you the same as in Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land?” Jade Peony smiled charmingly, her words having a hidden meaning.
Mingyan’s face was unmoved, but his heart was indeed a little tight. Mingyan had never made his relationship with Yaochi public. After all, besides a few people, no one in Yaochi knew of Wang Qingchu’s existence. And Wang Qingchu was the link between Mingyan and Yaochi. Or rather, Wang Qingchu could represent Yaochi.
Unless the West Emperor Mother was resurrected, otherwise, no one could represent Yaochi better than Wang Qingchu.
And in Wang Qingchu’s heart… Yaochi was naturally completely incomparable to her own younger brother. If Mingyan was willing, she could even give Yaochi to him. Of course, Wang Qingchu was willing, but there was no need at all…
Yaochi had not been particularly close to Mingyan in public. It was just that the Yaochi Holy Maiden, Ning Feixuan, and Mingyan would occasionally act together before. But to infer Mingyan’s status in Yaochi from this… was a bit too absurd.
“Your words have made me a little confused, Celestial Yu. But, why have you come to find me this time?” Mingyan naturally would not admit it. After all, personally, Mingyan’s relationship with Ning Feixuan could only be said to be very ordinary. To directly admit it would, on the contrary, make people wonder why he was so close to Yaochi.
The fewer people who knew about Mingyan’s sister, the better.
“It was my master who asked me to come,” Jade Peony also started to talk about the main business. Jade Peony handed Mingyan a miniature small sword and said, “My master ordered me to give this to you. She did not tell me what this miniature small sword does, only asked me to give it to you.”
Mingyan reached out and took it. Mingyan saw that the miniature small sword, which was about the length of a finger, lay quietly in his palm. Mingyan didn’t know what material it was made of. Although it looked small, it was extremely heavy. Mingyan was very surprised but also couldn’t figure it out.
But Jade Peony had also said just now that her master had only asked her to give the thing to Mingyan and had not explained anything. So, to want to ask anything from Jade Peony was purely overthinking.
Mingyan held it in his palm and put it away. But fortunately, Mingyan still had his sister.
“Besides this?” Mingyan asked.
“There’s nothing else,” Jade Peony chuckled lightly. “Unless you are willing to chat with me, Brother Ming?”
“You’ve come to attend the Peach Banquet of Yaochi this time. You should be planning to announce your identity, right?” Mingyan asked.
“That’s right. The Demon Clan has been suppressed by Gu Hanshuang for so long. It’s time for me to knock her down a peg,” Jade Peony smiled slightly. “Hiding my identity was for this moment. So, I absolutely cannot lose. In fact, I need to surpass Gu Hanshuang to a certain extent and suppress her.”
“I am of the human race,” Mingyan reminded. For a demon to openly say in front of a human that she wanted to surpass the number one of the human race, wasn’t that a bit…
“But I trust you, Brother Ming,” Jade Peony smiled slightly. “You should also know that the Demon Clan has always been suppressed by the human race. Even if I can’t surpass her, I must at least be on equal footing with her.”
“With your strength, Celestial Yu, it’s completely enough,” Mingyan said.
“Who knows? What if her cultivation has improved during this time? Just like you, Brother Ming. I remember when we first met, you were still at the early Qi Sea Realm, and now you are already at the Divine Gate Realm. I’m afraid the next time we meet after parting, you will have reached the Tai Yi Realm,” a light smile was on Jade Peony’s beautiful face, her eyes thoughtful. “I’ve actually been thinking, what is your true strength, Brother Ming…”
Jade Peony could feel the vast life force and blood qi on Mingyan. From this, she could conclude that in actual combat, he was not just a flower vase, but even very powerful. He probably had no opponents in the same realm. Even against Jade Peony, he probably had a fighting chance, or even… could defeat her.
If Mingyan could really do that, then Mingyan seemed to have also become a competitor that could not be ignored.
Mingyan had a smile on his face. “Maybe we’ll fight then.”
“I don’t want to fight with you, Brother Ming. Whether I win or lose, it’s a thankless task for me,” Jade Peony had her hands behind her back, her smile sweet.
If she won, it would be a blow to Mingyan. If she lost, it would be a blow to the Demon Clan. Neither was what she wanted to see. After all, to completely overthrow Gu Hanshuang, she still needed Mingyan’s help.
After Jade Peony left, Mingyan was about to leave but saw Ning Feixuan standing in the distance, watching him from afar.
Mingyan withdrew his gaze and walked towards the Huang family’s residence, ignoring Ning Feixuan.
But Ning Feixuan quickly walked up. “Mingyan…”
Ning Feixuan spoke, so Mingyan had to stop, look at her, and show a faint smile. “Is there something, Celestial Ning?”
“We… since we are already friends, then actually… we don’t have to be so distant, right…?” the lotus on Ning Feixuan’s forehead was blooming. Her eyes were filled with a bit of expectation. Her tone was different from usual, a little weak, and even sounded a little pleading.
Mingyan raised an eyebrow. Was Ning Feixuan really planning to be friends with him again? Didn’t she find it strange?
Anyway, when Mingyan faced Ning Feixuan, even though he felt that the past was in the past, there was still a little bit… not awkward, just a little subtle.
“Can we?” Ning Feixuan spoke again, her eyes full of hope. Mingyan was silent for a moment, then finally smiled slightly. “Feixuan?”
“…Yes… that’s what you used to call me…” a smile couldn’t help but bloom on Ning Feixuan’s face. “Then can I call you…”
Mingyan’s name was too short. To just call him ‘Yan’ was a little strange. Ning Feixuan frowned slightly, a little troubled.
“You can call me whatever you want,” Mingyan said casually. It was just a title.
“Then…” Ning Feixuan thought about it but couldn’t find any particularly good title. She could only give up. “Then I’ll still call you… Mingyan…”
Mingyan nodded. “Are you looking for me for something?”
Ning Feixuan pursed her lips, an indescribable feeling in her heart. If there’s nothing… can’t I look for you? Didn’t you used to like me very much…
“It’s nothing…” Ning Feixuan had originally wanted to chat with Mingyan, but to directly tell him that she wanted to chat with him, wouldn’t it seem too proactive? If Mingyan saw through her thoughts, wouldn’t that be a little bad?
Hearing this, Mingyan said, “If there’s nothing, then I’ll go first.”
Ning Feixuan opened her mouth but found that she really had no reason to keep Mingyan to chat. She closed her mouth, then pursed it again, and then had to nod. “Hmm…”
Mingyan then turned and left. And Ning Feixuan stood where she was, letting out a deep breath. She always felt that getting along with Mingyan now made her feel very nervous, but there was no progress…
Was she too stupid? Ning Feixuan felt a little bitter in her heart. What should she do…?
At this time, Ning Feixuan was suddenly stunned. She heard a voice, but it was very strange…
…
Mingyan returned to the Huang family’s residence. He was about to go to Huang Feiyan’s room but was pulled over by the Temptress Sister on the way.
“Sister?” Mingyan was a little puzzled, but then he reacted and couldn’t help but say, “Is Sister going to dance the ‘Phoenix Seeks the Male Phoenix’ for me?”
“You little lecher~” Huang Junyi reached out her jade-like hand and tapped Mingyan’s forehead, her smile charming. “Do you want to see me dance that much?”
“Otherwise, why did you pull me over?” Mingyan said in surprise. “Is there some official business?”
“What? From your tone, do you think I can’t have any official business when I look for you?” Huang Junyi put her hands on her hips and said coquettishly.
“…” Mingyan thought back carefully. Although it wasn’t that there was absolutely no official business, most of the time, it wasn’t…
“So, is there something, Sister?” thinking of this, Mingyan still asked.
“Didn’t you want to see me dance?” the corners of Huang Junyi’s lips curved upwards.
Mingyan’s mouth twitched. This was really not official business.
“What’s with that expression?” Huang Junyi was a little dissatisfied with Mingyan’s reaction. “It’s as if you’re saying I really don’t have any official business when I look for you.”
“No, no! This is official business!” Mingyan immediately said righteously upon hearing this.
“That’s more like it…” the corners of Huang Junyi’s lips curved upwards. “Wait, I’m going to change my clothes.”
She’s even changing her clothes? Mingyan looked at the fiery red long dress Huang Junyi was wearing. She wouldn’t be changing into something… exciting, would she? Thinking of this, Mingyan subconsciously swallowed.
