C7 (2/2)

”How long has this girl been hungry? How hungry is she? ”I was pretty smart when teaching people just now …” That faint voice seemed to have a hint of admiration.

Bu Jinghua opened his blurry eyes and the person in front of him magnified clearly in her eyes. It was him, Bai Ling. Why was he here? What was he doing to her?

Propping himself up, Bu Jinghua wanted to get a clear look at the situation and ask for an explanation.

”Little girl, you're awake. Come and eat!” When Bu Jinghua woke up, he placed a bowl of still warm porridge on the table in front of her.

When he raised his eyes, Bu Jinghua met the pair of eyes that were staring at her unblinkingly, as if he wanted to see through her. In an instant, the eyes fluctuated slightly, as if there was something troubling them.

”Where is this place?” Why am I here? ” This person was simply too mysterious, especially his eyes. They were like a Soul Absorbing Lake; a single flash could easily absorb a soul.

Bu Jinghua thought as he looked around the room.

”You're starving. If it wasn't for me, you would have starved to death already. You also know that right now, you even despise palace maids and no one is willing to take care of you, so …” The Hundred Spirit's face actually had a faint smile, and that pale face was quite handsome with a smile.

”Oh!” Bu Jinghua replied and was about to get off the bed.

”What is it? You didn't even thank me after saving your life? ” The corner of Bai Ling's mouth curved into a faint smile.

”I... ”Thank you!” Why was this person so passionate about a little girl? Could it be a paedophilia? After quickly drinking the bowl of porridge, Bu Jinghua wanted to stay away from this person. If what she thought was true, then it would be too terrifying.

When Hundred Spirits saw Bu Jinghua's expression, he unexpectedly laughed heartily. His pair of empty eyes flickered with a strange light, appearing even more bewitching.

”Don't worry, I'm not interested in a little girl like you!” ”However …” He stared at Bu Jinghua for a moment before his eyes turned ethereal and became deeper and deeper. It was as if there was an inexplicable spiritual energy catalyzing Bu Jinghua, but other than feeling slightly hungry and dizzy, there was nothing else.

”But what?” If this person wanted to kill him, it would be easier than crushing an ant to death. However, why did Bu Jinghua feel that he was interested in her?

Bu Jinghua felt that this Hundred Spirit was a rather strange character.

”Nothing. Since you're awake, you should go back. The discussion between the emperor and Bu Batian should have been finished! ” With that, Hundred Spirits withdrew his gaze, turned around, and walked out of the room.

Inside the hall of the Bu Clan, Bu Batian withdrew from the audience, saying that he had something to say to Bu Jinghua. Bu Jinghua sat aside and was waiting for Bu Jingtian's words.

However, even after sitting in the main hall for a while, Bu Batian did not speak. He was just sipping on his tea, shaking his head and sighing.

”Shocking!” He called out softly, then looked at Bu Jinghua with a reluctant gaze, wanting to say something more.

”Grandfather, what's wrong? ”Is it that emperor …” Bu Jinghua tried to sound it out.

”Jing Hua, you are already an adult, so it is about time you become sensible.” Bu Batian sighed.

She herself had been an adult for a long time, and was already in the middle of a small affair. It was just that — why would Bu Ba Tian say that? Bu Jinghua listened quietly and nodded in response.

”Ah, there are some things that I think you should know too!” Bu Batian sighed once again.

”When you were three years old and went through the Black Tortoise Stone's test, your physical strength and spirit energy were the best. That's why I always treated you as the main force of my Bu Clan. I didn't expect … ”Sigh, perhaps it's the day when my Bu Clan falls. I never thought that my Bu Clan would be destroyed by Bu Zhentian, I can't help but accept my defeat …” The usually confident and domineering Bu Zhentian actually had a moment of resignation. He was no different from an ordinary old man.

Looking at his grandfather like this, Bu Jinghua felt slightly sad.

”Since you can't take on such a heavy responsibility from the Bu Family, and for something like this to happen, this must be heaven's will. Heaven's will wants you to leave the clan …” However, it's still good. At least I have a good home to return to! ” Bu Batian looked at Bu Jinghua. The reluctance in his eyes became even stronger. Bu Jinghua finally had a clue.

”Grandfather, you're saying …”

”Mm, the emperor is going to grant you a marriage. In a week, you will be the fourth imperial concubine. When that time comes, you can't act as if you're home, do you understand?” Bu Batian worriedly asked.

”I... ”I won't marry, I will work hard in the future. Grandfather, I won't marry!” Heavens, isn't she only 16 years old? In modern times, the legal age for marriage had yet to arrive. Furthermore, Long Yan's hypocritical appearance made her want to puke. How could she face him for the rest of her life?

”Ai, Jinghua, I don't want to marry you either. But... That's the only way! ” Bu Batian had a helpless look on his face. It seemed like he really had met with a problem.

”Grandfather, I …” Bu Jinghua wanted to object, but was rejected by Bu Batian with a wave of his hand.

”Alright, you can leave now. I want to be alone!”

Seeing that Bu Batian had made up his mind and was extremely exhausted, Bu Jinghua knew that it would be useless even if he said anything more. He clasped his hands and turned around to leave.