Chapter 361: Evidence Arrives

Chapter 361: Evidence Arrives

Ya Ai sighed. She shook her head. Its a stabilization technique. If I dont do it every day, my condition deteriorates more rapidly. I know it looks unconventional, but its entirely pure.

Hui nodded. Qi sharing isnt anything unusual. The worlds conventions are the only thing making it weird. Everyone should be more open-minded, like Bai Xue.

Well, maybe not that open-minded.

Ji Taiyu coughed. Of course, of course. How could we mistake you for doing, er, something else. A stabilization technique, naturally.

Master, I need to be stabilized, Bao Huli murmured in his ear.

Li Xiangs eyes snapped over. Shes not telling the truth.

Hui put his face in his hand. Li Xiang and the damned fox demon who thinks shes pulling one over the world I shouldve seen this problem coming. Li Xiang, its fine. Its its fine.

Li Xiang looked at him. It is not fine. That woman has said a great many untrue things. I dont appreciate it.

This Li Xiang, one should not step thoughtlessly into the particulars of another persons love, no? Hui tried.

Love doesnt require lying, Li Xiang stated, her brow furrowed.

Hui took a deep breath. I tried, Ji Taiyu. That is, that Senior and his Disciple have a very unique situation, and we shouldnt poke our noses into it.

A Master and Disciple relationship? But thats taboo, Li Xiang said, taken aback.

Some people like that, Hui said, shrugging.

Ying Lin nodded. Yes, yes. Its quite wonderful. Master and disciple, emperor and servant, righteous and demonic, fated lovers, reincarnations, age gaps, mysterious backgrounds, all kinds of taboos and secrets are a requirement! Can it even be considered a romance if there isnt at least one taboo?

Hui frowned. Where is this disciple of mine getting her morals so twisted? Gu Tian, I thought I told you to teach her how to read, not how to read trashy romance!

Gu Tian stared back at Hui from Ying Lins hip. I cant control what your disciple chooses to read. Instead, praise me for teaching her so quickly instead!

Wonderful? Li Xiang muttered, putting a hand on her chin.

In any case, we should leave Ji Taiyu and Bao Huli to their own devices, Hui concluded, straightening up.

And keep your filthy hands off Master! Bao Huli insisted firmly.

Bao Huli! Ji Taiyu said, frowning.

Master, Bao Huli misspoke. Please forgive Disciple. I wont make such a mistake again, Bao Huli said, immediately turning adorable and pathetic eyes to him.

Ji Taiyu tried to keep his expression firm, but in the end, he looked away. To the wall, he muttered, Dont let it happen again.

She did not misspeak, Li Xiang grumbled under her breath. She crossed her arms and turned away, elegant as ever but simultaneously frustrated.

Hui cleared his throat and turned back to Ya Ai. Somehow, the conversation got off-track, but we originally came here to talk to her. Ya Ai, a piece of our evidence is coming here tonight. When he arrives, well bring him to see you. Do you agree?

Evidence? What is this, Ya Ai? the sect elder asked.

Ya Ai sighed. She climbed to her feet and stood out of his lap. You are dismissed, Hong Haotai.

Ya Ai the sect elder said, standing hesitantly.

She frowned at him. Dismissed.

Ying Lin nodded enthusiastically. She pushed Hui and Li Xiang in front of her. Especially these two!

Ying Lin! Hui protested, but at the same time, allowed himself to be pushed. He glanced at Li Xiang out of the corner of his eye. I know now isnt the time, but, but, but, does she, is she nervous the same as I am?

Li Xiang looked at Ya Ai and nodded simply. We are close.

What does that mean? What does that mean, Elder Sister? As former sectmates, or, can this small cultivator dream? As something more? Hui snuck glances at Li Xiangs face, but her usual poker face didnt change in the least.

A bit of disappointment reared its head. Huis head drooped. Ah, yeah. I guess its too much to hope for that the sects idol would think that way about me

Watching her Master, Ying Lin let out a heavy sigh. Making this disciple do all the hard work youd better repay me later! She turned to Li Xiang and put on a coy expression. Close like lovers?

Hui jolted. He turned to Ying Lin to admonish her, but as he turned, he caught a faint blush on Li Xiangs cheek. His heart jumped. Could it be? After all, after everything, she

Bao Huli tutted. If you like him, then jump him. Its that simple.

Annoyed, Hui cut a look at the fox demon. It isnt that simple for all of us, damn it! You and Bai Xue

Beside Bao Huli, Ji Taiyu blushed furiously. Bao Huli, mind your tongue!

What? It works, Bao Huli said, crossing her arms.

A heavy thump rang out, and the boat jumped. It listed to the side, throwing everyone with it. Ying Lin started to fall toward Hui, but grabbed onto Li Xiangs sleeve and thrust her into Huis arms instead. As she hit the wall, she winked at Hui. Thank me later!

Hui caught Li Xiang, giving Ying Lin a look at the same time. You disciple

But wait, Li Xiang couldnt be moved by Ying Lin if she didnt want to. Does that mean what I think it means? He looked down at Li Xiang in his arms, hopeful.

Li Xiang stared back at him, her expression ever unchanging. Thank you.

Ah no problem, no problem, Hui said, releasing her.

Ying Lin clicked her tongue. Just letting go after all my hard work? At least have a lingering embrace, or something! This Master of mine looks like its going to be harder than I thought.

A powerful and familiar voice rang through the ship. Release Li Xiang ahem, Li Xixi to me, and I swear Ill spare your lives!

Ya Ai, it seems our evidence has arrived. Shall we? Hui asked, flipping his hand to release the sound-deadening technique.

Ya Ai laughed. That voice so your arrival on our ship was a plot of yours?

Hui coughed into his hand. Er never mind that.

She chuckled. I suppose I cant be too surprised. It seems you targeted me from the beginning.

That rather than you, it was Chen Xigui we were after, Hui admitted.

Li Xiang nodded approvingly.

Then why approach me? Ya Ai asked patiently, as one who already knew the answer.

We werent comfortable letting an innocent woman die, Hui said.

Ya Ai smiled. There. Thats enough for me to listen to your request.

The boat rocked again. Li Xiang! Lu Xubo shouted.

Lets go, before he destroys the boat, Hui muttered. He ran for the stairs, and the others followed, the sect elder gathering Ya Ai up in his arms so she could keep up.