Chapter 56 (1/2)

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56 – Invitation

The sky is dark.

Although the curtain of night has fallen, but Chang'an city is still brightly lit, and the streets are full of traffic and bustling with noise.

There's still some time until the hour of the pig [1], still some time until Chang'an city's curfew, and thus the city is still bustling with activity.

The lanterns hanging from the doors of the shops on both sides of the street illuminate the road ahead. But Shui Yuner hardly looks at the road, and just follows the flow of people.

Until now, she is still muddle-headed.

Is Xue Jiujiu really an apprentice to the Merak Temple's Young Ancestor? Just now, what was the deal with the water that came out from under my feet and flowed like it had a life of its own? Was it my ability? Or was it Xue Jiujiu's doing? Shui Yuner's mind is in a state of confusion and mystery, making her feel ill at ease.

At some point, she fished out a jade pendant from her sleeve.

The jade pendant is dark green in color, and has no apparent blemishes. On the front side, there is a depiction of a greatsword piercing through the clouds, while on the flip side, the words “Merak Temple Outer Sect” are engraved in beautiful penmans.h.i.+p.

After announcing the results, this is the token the Merak Temple's Fifth Elder gave the candidates who have been admitted.

Of course, the possession of a jade pendant doesn't mean that you have formally become a member of the Merak Temple. The holder of a jade pendant still has to go to the Merak Temple. After the Merak Temple has officially registered you information, only then will you have truly joined the Merak Temple and become an outer sect disciple.

Having said that, since the girl has this jade pendant, it means that she has been admitted by the Merak Temple, and can be regarded as a quasi-disciple.

Is this all true? Despite the jade pendant in her hand, Shui Yuner still can't believe it.

These past few days have been something of a roller coaster, making it all feel surreal. For a time, she thought that she was just dreaming. But she didn't want to believe that it is just a dream. As such, she could only choose to believe that everything is true.

As she struggled, a shadow suddenly broke into her field of vision.

“Ah?”

Someone emerged from an alley.

It was so sudden that they had no time to dodge, and the two b.u.mped into each another.

“Ah!”

“Ouch…! That hurt!”

Two voices sounded at the same time, and water-colored threads filled the s.p.a.ce.

Shui Yuner who lost her center of gravity plopped on her but.

“Sorry, I was distracted… Are you okay?”

Ignoring the pain coming from her b.u.t.tocks, she got up nimbly, and quickly reached out to help the charming and beautiful figure whom she has knocked to the ground.

Dressed in a light purple dress, a bun on the right back side of the head, the figure looks elegant and adorable.

“Gosh, watch where you go!” The girl who was b.u.mped into rubbed her b.u.t.tocks and looked up, tears rising at the corners of her black eyes. She is obviously in pain.

Shui Yuner was slightly surprised by the appearance of the other party. She looks familiar.

“Hey, are you…?”

“Huh?” The girl in purple froze.

At this moment a head popped out from the alley.

It is a little boy dressed in dark purple clothes. Shui Yuner is still impressed by those eyes full of vigor.

“Ah! Beautiful big sister!” His gaze fell on Shui Yuner, and he exclaimed joyfully, and then trotted towards Shui Yuner. He extended his hands, as if to give Shui Yuner a hug.

“Nangong Mingye! You should care about your sister first!” Nangong Mingming, the girl sitting on the ground, jumped up like a wildcat whose tail was stepped on and grabbed the little boy by the collar.

They're really from the Nangong family… Shui Yuner's mood is inexplicably complicated.

“Older Sister Mingming, aren't you all right?” Nangong Mingye spread his hands and pouted adorably.

Nangong Mingming raised her eyebrows and hit the little boy on the head.

“Older Sister Mingming, you hit me!” Nangong Mingye touched his head and complained with tearful eyes.

“So what! As soon as you see a beautiful girl, you don't care about your sister, you little lecher! I'm surprised you still call me sister!” The more she spoke, the more Nangong Mingming became unhappy, and she slapped her little brother on the b.u.t.tocks.

“… Ouch!” The little boy cried out, “Older Sister Mingming, you hit me again! I will tell mother!”

“You good-for-nothing!” Upset with her brother for not living up to expectations, Nangong Mingming stomped her feet angrily.

“Later when we go to the Merak Temple, if you don't mend your ways, you'll be bullied! By then, I want to see to whom you'll go crying to!” Although her tone is that of rebuke, but it also contains a hidden concern and worry.

Incidentally, Nangong Mingming and Nangong Mingye also got a jade pendant each from Xia Xue.

What a good older sister… Shui Yuner thought.

“Of course to you, Older Sister Mingming!” After he listened to his sister, Nangong Mingye stopped crying and said ingratiatingly.

“How crafty!” Nangong Mingming murmured. However, Shui Yuner discovered that the corners of her mouth contain a faintly discernible “coddle”.

This warmth, they must be very close siblings.

Siblings, family? Shui Yun'er sighed softly.

She has no family. Her family was “taken away” from her.