Chapter 117 - Himejima Clan; Suzaku Himejima (1/2)
After coming out of the Shinto shrine with Himejimas following after, Wang Lei burned the shrine to cinders.
Shuri was reluctant about burning it, but Wang Lei was not in the mood the reason with her.
Burning the shrine, they started to descend the stairs – down the mountain. No one spoke the whole way down the mountain.
Akeno would look at Wang Lei's back with worship eyes. Now that she finally calmed down, she started to remember the time Wang Lei saved them; it was as if the picture of that time was printed in her mind.
Feeling an intense stare, the dragon looked back. His red slit eyes met with purple eyes. Akeno hurriedly ran back to her mother.
”Please don't mind her; she is a little shy with outsiders.” Shuri, smilingly, explained. She did not want Wang Lei to feel bad.
Shaking his head, Wang Lei said, ”Nothing. I don't really mind.” Looking again at Akeno, Wang Lei took a candy out of nowhere, ”Here. Do you like candies?”
Akeno's eyes blink before she rushes towards Wang Lei and took candy from him. Tasting it, a smile forms on her face, ”It's tasty!”
Wang Lei chuckled slightly and pets her head, ”Is it? Then you can eat as much as you like. Just ask big brother.”
Little Akeno looked towards Wang Lei before asking, ”Who was that black uncle?”
”Hm? Black Uncle? Oh! You are talking about Utiss!” Wang Lei said, realizing that she was talking about the shadow warrior.
”Um! It was so cool! I want to see it again!”
While petting Kuro, the young dragon chuckled at the enthusiastic little girl. For some reason, she reminded him of Myu and Nuwa – innocent and oblivious of the world.
'Hm, I should call those two here. Since I am thinking of becoming a teacher, it is good that Myu and Nuwa study under me.' He thought.
He did not care much about social etiquette, but the knowledge they will gain from studies will broaden their visions – unlike normal cultivators, who cannot think out of the box.
”Well, I do not mind if it's Little Akeno who wants to see him.” Wang Lei said before picking Akeno and placing her on his shoulders.
Akeno happily sat on his shoulders as she listens to him completing his part, ”But after we inform your cousin about your situation. I will give one shadow warrior to Little Akeno to play then.”
Wang Lei finished speaking, brightening the mood of Little Akeno as she giggled happily. Just then, her eyes fell upon Kuro, who was sleeping in Wang Lei's hands. Although she did not know why, but she felt that Kuro was not an ordinary cat. It was as if she was hidden behind a veil.
Of course, Shuri also felt the same. But since Wang Lei himself was abnormal, she ignored it thinking it might be his summon beast (familiar) or something.
After booking two rooms, Wang Lei said goodbye to both Akeno and Suri before entering his room.
CLICK
After closing the door, Wang Lei examined the room. It was a standard room, with one bed, bathroom, and a terrace, giving the view of the outside.
”Utiss. Go and make sure nothing happens to the mother-daughter pair.” His lazy voice resounds in the once silent room.
”As my King wishes,” Utiss replied. A black shadow left Wang Lei's shadow, and went towards the mother-daughter pair's room, safeguarding them.
YAWN
”I am tired~. It has been a while since I felt tired.” Wang Lei said before talking his haori and yukata off, leaving with trousers. (AN: I have no idea what it is called, but his yukata is the same as in bleach – albeit a little different.)
After slumping on the bed – Kuro jumped and sat on his ċhėst, closing her eyes.
”You will become a lazy fat cat if you sleep all the time Kuro.” Wang Lei, gently stroking her fur, said.
Kuro seems to be dissatisfied by his remarks as she growled at him.
”Hehehe! You really are a cute girl, Kuro. We are going to spend a lot of time together from now on.” Wang Lei said. closing his eyes.
Purring, Kuro also curled up and started to sleep.
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After Akeno and Shuri entered their room, they started to get restless. They were afraid. Although they looked calm from the outside, that was only because they were with Wang Lei and knew that they would be safe beside him. But now that they have separated, even only for a night, both mother-daughter pair started to get restless.
Any sane person would be if they faced death some hours ago.
”…Mother…” Akeno called her mother, closing on to her.
Seeing her daughter's worried face, Shuri smiled. She thought she should not show weakness or Akeno will not feel safe.
”It is alright, dear. Let's go. Wang Lei-san is in the next room. Nothing will happen.” Shuri tried to ȧssure her daughter, who seems to buy it as her scared expression softens to that of a sleepy one.
She laid beside her daughter, who was already in her dreamland. Shuri gently ċȧrėsses her head with loving eyes.
Recalling today's event, Shuri started to tremble. She could still feel the sensation of a cold blade piercing her body, sending her towards her death. She knew if Wang Lei did not arrive on time, then she and her daughter would have been killed by now – and she was grateful to Wang Lei because of that.
Gently hugging Akeno into her bosom, Shuri felt her eyes becoming heavy. But before she went to sleep, she was sure that she saw the shadow warrior standing in the shadows, overlooking them. It made her feel safe as if Wang Lei was still there – beside – protecting them.
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KNOCK KNOCK
A smooth jade-like hand knocked on a wooden door, trying to call the one inhabiting the other side of it.
The woman – with long black hair and brown eyes; she had creamy smooth skin – continue to knock at the door.
”Elder Brother is still sleeping? He is lazy even though he is an ȧduŀt!” The little girl – with the same black hair as her mother and purple eyes – said.
”Shhh! You should not say that about your benefactor Akeno. And also, he is older than you. You should show respect to your elders.” Her mother reprimanded her, making Little Akeno pout cutely.
Just then, the door of the room opens, showing an almost nȧkėd young man with a perfect physique and long silver ŀustrous messy hair. He looked ethereal, totally out of the world. It felt like his body was specifically crafted by the Gods, leaving no mistake and blemish.
Waving his hand in front of a dazed milf, Wang Lei asked, ”Hello~, are you here, little Shuri?”
Shuri came out of her dazed state – her face red of embarrassment.
'What am I thinking?! I have a husband!' She thought before taking a long breath to calm her breathing.
”Nothing. I just thought I should wake you up, but it seems that it is unnecessary.” Shuri said, trying to hide her blush.
”Big Brother, you look so handsome!” Akeno exclaimed. Unlike her mother, she was more open as she was a child.
She went closer to Wang Lei, touching his skin all over.
Chuckling, Wang Lei spoke, ”If Little Akeno wants, then she can touch me anywhere she wants.”
Shuri hurriedly took Akeno's shoulder, reprimanding Wang Lei, ”What are you teaching a young girl?”
Amused, Wang Lei closed his face to her, almost touching her, ”I don't mind if Shuri, who is an ȧduŀt, wants to touch me too.”
Feeling his breath and his face that was only inches away, Shuri hurriedly looked the other way.
”We will be waiting in front of the Hotel.” Saying, she left with giggling Akeno.
Wang Lei smiled while looking at the buxom back before going back inside to change his clothes.
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