Chapter 322 : It’s Not Easy Being the Head of Household 6 (1/2)

Ling Yue’s swordsmanship was rather good. Shi Sheng could even feel an unusual force behind his attacks.

‘I wonder what that sword of his is made of. It’s actually perfectly fine despite being hacked a few times by mine!’

Shi Sheng hadn’t fought in this body before, so she was a bit unaccustomed, nearly getting stabbed by Ling Yue’s sword several times.

Another stab—containing that strange force—came at her from a tricky angle that was hard to guard against. Shi Sheng couldn’t defend in time, letting it sink into her arm.

She twisted her body and retreated. Shi Sheng glanced at her sleeve that had been cut into, her eyes darkening for a moment.

“Please return.” Ling Yue put his sword away expressionlessly, his tone as placid as it had been at the start of their confrontation.

Shi Sheng shifted her gaze from the wound and smiled at Ling Yue. “The penalty for murder is death. You injured me, but I won’t take your life. I’ll settle for your body.”

Though her inky-black eyes were calm, Ling Yue could feel killing intent.

That barely perceptible killing intent lingered around her. It wasn’t thick by any means, but there was no way to miss it. Ling Yue’s grip on his sword tightened as he inwardly raised his guard.

“If Your Excellency is here for the matter of the Heaven’s Ritual, please return.”

Shi Sheng’s eyes narrowed. “I never told you who I was. How did you know who I am, and why I came?”

‘He referred to me as “Your Excellency” the second he saw me, even though I never told him my name and didn’t bring anything that would give away my identity. So how is he so certain?’

“Jun Liyou.” Ling Yue accurately called out her name.

“Very good. I don’t even have to introduce myself.” Shi Sheng nodded in satisfaction. “Are you coming with me on your own, or do I have to take you away?”

“Please forgive me for being unable to assist with the Heaven’s Ritual—”

“Who said anything about that Heaven’s Ritual nonsense?” Shi Sheng interrupted him. “I was asking whether you’re coming with me of your own free will, or if I have to take you away.”

Ling Yue, “…” ‘Is there a difference?’

His expression remained unchanged as he stared at Shi Sheng. The killing intent around her had vanished at some point. Now, she gave off the impression of someone who was harmless and lazy.

Ling Yue frowned. ‘This woman… I can’t read her face at all…and her behaviour is unpredictable too.’

He fell silent for a time. “Please allow me to consider, Your Excellency.”

“If you can’t decide by tomorrow morning, I’ll decide for you.” Shi Sheng didn’t press him for an answer.

She shamelessly looked at the tower behind him. “C’mon, let me stay the night here.”

Ling Yue, “…”

He picked up the oil lantern that had already been extinguished before turning to enter the tower. Before he closed the door, he looked at Shi Sheng. “Men and women should keep their distance. You should stay the night at the temple, Your Excellency.”

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘Crazy.’

Shi Sheng pulled up her sleeve to check the wound. It was rather deep, and it hurt a bit.

‘Tsk, so harsh. Our relationship’s on the brink of dying.’

[……] ‘Host, aren’t you being too confident in yourself? What if he isn’t Feng Ci?’

……

The next day, Ling Yue was greeted by the sight of the woman from last night leaning against the doorframe upon opening the door.

Because the lighting last night had been rather dim, added to the fact she had been facing away from the light, he hadn’t gotten a good look at her features. But now that he took a closer look, he found that this woman was rather good-looking.

“Thought it through yet, lil priest?” Shi Sheng’s eyes curved upwards as she smiled the moment she saw him.

Ling Yue, “…” ‘It seems she looks even better when she smiles.’

“My Master has always been the one in charge of the Heaven’s Ritual. I cannot guarantee my success”

“Oh. No worries. Even if it fails, I can protect you.”