Chapter 78: The predestined! (1/2)

Translator: Claire.KK

Rumor had it that the masters of the Snow City were as beautiful as fairies. Hence Mu Chen reckoned that even though the current one happened to be a man, he would at least be fairly charming. However, to his great surprise, the man turned out to be such a stumpy guy, holding a stool and wailing in front of him.

Moreover, this lecherous fat-ass was seen through immediately like a stupid goat by Gu Yunjue.

If a man was handsome while fond of chasing the skirt, people might find him amorous; if he was plain-looking while respecting beauties instead of controlling them, like this Master of Snow City, he could possibly kept a good reputation; however, if he was born with a loathsome appearance, people might feel it was filthy and obscene for him to indulge in love affairs. Such was people’s appreciation of beauty.

Mu Chen had a mixed feeling towards the fatty City Master, but couldn’t tell whether it was sympathy or something else.

But Gu Yunjue was very interested in the fact that the stumpy had lost his throne to a demon. ‘Such an enormous palace is actually occupied by a demon cultivator? Wow, how powerful could such a demon be?’

Hearing that Gu Yunjue laughed at his misfortune in a mocking tone that demanded for more details, the pitiful city master was enraged yet dared not to vent his anger. Instead, he threw Gu a glance and turned to explain to Mu Chen, “Oh, my Goddess, my name is Bai Xiaoyue. I succeeded to the throne when I was 14. Although I haven’t made any great achievement, people here have never worried about basic needs under my governance…”

Hearing his words, Mu Chen twitched his mouth and said, “I don’t care about your name. Get to the point!”

“Ok!” Bai Xiaoyue wiped his tears and continued.

It turned out that he had always done a good job as Snow City’s master. As the city was extremely remote, few people came to trouble him. Therefore, he had led quite a comfortable life eating and sleeping day after day. However, things changed a month ago. After having food and beverages and enjoying the beauty of his fellowmen, he was about to take a nap as usual, when suddenly someone unexpected appeared, who, in a red fancy robe, was a tall, handsome and charming cultivator. Without a word, the cultivator beat his guard, robbed him of his palace, and kicked him out.

Mu Chen listened to the city master telling his story and asked with doubt, “Haven’t you thought about revenge on him?”

Bai Xiaoyue shed tears again, ”Surely I did. And I planned to save my guard, but…I was not his match. If I could beat him, why did I bother running away? What was worse, when I pointed out that I am the Master of Snow City and the man in the palace is an outsider, no one believed me, not even the servants in my palace. Oh my Goddess…”

Mu Chen was speechless and rolled his eyes.

Gu Yunjue, however, was amused, “According to your words, the cultivator is charming and handsome, whereas you are such a fatty. And because you don’t show up in public, nobody but your guard knows who you are. In terms of your appearance, everyone but the blind would reckon you are not the Snow City Owner.”

”Oh, my Goddess!” Hurt by Gu’s words, Bai Xiaoyue helplessly wailed in front of Mu Chen.

But Gu Yunjue was not going to let him go easily and said, “You can get into the city, can’t you? Isn’t it stipulated that ugly people are not welcomed in Snow City?”

“Oh Goddess!” The fatty was hurt all over and looked at Mu Chen with grievance.

Mu Chen rubbed his forehead and almost lost patience. “Why are you always calling me Goddess? What is the problem with the statue?”

Bai Xiaoyue hurriedly explained, ”The statue has been worshipped here for generations. It looks exactly the same as you. My Goddess, please rest assured that as long as I am here, the Snow City will always follow you and serve you!” Bai expressed his loyalty in a serious tone.

Gu Yunjue rubbed his jaw and ridiculed, ”You can't even keep your home. What is the point of taking you in?”

The fatty city master opened his mouth, thought about it for a while but couldn’t utter one merit of himself. Hopelessly, he turned to Mu Chen.

Mu Chen was already impatient. He stood up, waved at Gu Yunjue and went to the inner room for a rest.

Gu Yunjue understood his gesture and smiled. He tossed a spirit stone to the fatty and said, ”Go to book a room for yourself. Stay here. We will take back Snow City for you.”

”Why are you helping me?” The fatty was very careful though.

”I heard that you have Ice Soul Pearl in Snow City. That is why we are helping you.”

“Ice Soul Pearl? What is that?” asked Bai Xiaoyue as if he really did not know.

Gu Yunjue flicked a finger toward Bai Xiaoyue and imposed a secret ban on him. Gu smiled and reminded Bai, ”Think about it and then tell us whether the Snow City has Ice Soul Pearl or not.”

Bai Xiaoyue lowered his head, concealed his emotion and went away with the spirit stone.

After sending Bai Xiaoyue away, Gu Yunjue went to the inner room and saw Mu Chen lie in the bed while musing with his eyes closed.

”Master,” Gu Yunjue smiled; he lied down by Mu Chen and looked at him. ”What do you think of the man?”

Mu Chen kept his eyes closed and said faintly, ”His words intermingle truths and lies. They are not completely reliable. We’d better check things out by ourselves. As for the holy statue, I have some strange feeling.”

Gu Yunjue grabbed a strand of Mu Chen's hair and gently wrapped it around his fingertips. Then he took it to his nose, softly smelled it and kissed it. ”What kind of feeling?” asked Gu.

Gu’s intimate gestures aroused Mu Chen from musing. He stared at Gu with discontent, “I don't know. It makes me feel uneasy.”

”Don’t be afraid. No matter what will happen, I am always with you.” Gu Yunjue looked down and approached Mu Chen's forehead to kiss him; but he was poked in the head with a finger, which was followed with a flick as a threat.

Gu Yunjue smiled, but he quickly approached Mu Chen and gave his master a kiss before he flashed aside. Afterwards, Gu looked at Mu Chen and smiled without a word, which made Mu felt himself punching in cotton. ‘This wicked disciple always turns into a retard in front of me. He is becoming increasingly stupid.”

Wrapping his arms around the neck of his stupid disciple, Mu Chen closed his eyes and drew Gu Yunjue to his chest, saying in a cold voice, “Lie down and take a rest. You must be tired too.”

”Master’s chest is warm and wide, and it makes feel safe,” acclaimed Gu Yunjue sensibly.