Chapter 362: The Case of Lu Xubo

Chapter 362: The Case of Lu Xubo

Yellow petals blanketed the boats deck and rained down from the sky. Cultivators ran around, kicking up petals left and right. Lu Xubo glared imposingly down from on high. Petals poured out of his blade like water. A thick floral scent choked the air.

Li Xiang raised her sleeve to cover her nose. Her nose wrinkled slightly in disgust. I cant stand the smell of these flowers.

Ah! Is that why she was so fastidious about them in her house? Hui wondered. He shook his head at Lu Xubo. Elder Brother, it seems your love was doomed from the start.

Lu Xubo glared at him. You thief! Give her back.

Hui bowed. Actually, would Elder Brother mind coming down? We have something wed like to speak with you about.

Ha! As if Id step foot on such a shoddy vessel, Lu Xubo laughed, crossing his arms.

Lu Xubo, come down, Li Xiang ordered.

Like a star from the heavens, Lu Xubo plummeted from the sky. He landed on his knee at her foot, reaching for her pale hand. Of course, Li Xiang.

Li Xiang casually tucked her hands behind her, giving him nothing to grab.

Struck dumb, Lu Xubo stared at her. His eyes watered, but a second later, his expression firmed up once more. Naturally. My hands are dirty, how could I dare touch you? Let me cleanse them. His body thrummed, and all the dirt and yellow petals fell off of it, leaving him pristine once more.

Huis eyes lit up. Elder Brother! Can you teach me that technique? I only know a version that removes all my clothes, not one that cleanses them!

Li Xiang nudged Hui. Jolted back to reality, Hui let out a little cough. He gestured at Ya Ai. Elder Brother, this Elder Sister here is Chen Xiguis beloved. Shes willing to hear us out about Chen Xigui. Could you share what happened to you with her?

Lu Xubo paused, startled. His expression twisted, and he hesitated. After a moment, he nodded, slowly. I will.

It must be something truly painful for him to react that way, Hui thought, shaking his head internally. He turned to the others, casting a meaningful glance around the other cultivators on the ships deck. Should we head back to Ya Ais quarters? Theres no need to expose his trauma before the ears of all.

The sect elder scowled, but Ya Ai nodded. I agree.

Ji Taiyu raised his hand. Could I listen in, as well? Im curious about this Chen Xigui.

Uncertain, Li Xiang looked at Hui. Hui nodded. He leaned in to Li Xiang and whispered, Hes a righteous cultivator, an upright and moral man. And that Bao Huli who follows him around is a fifth stage fox demon. If hes on our side, shell come as well, and well gain the benefits of both a third-stage sword cultivator and a fifth-stage demon fox.

Li Xiang nodded. She raised her head and met Ji Taiyus eyes. You can come as well.

Ji Taiyu smiled. Many thanks.

Having gathered Lu Xubo, the group returned to Ya Ais quarters. Again, Hui lifted his hand to exclude the sect elder.

Either way, theres no need for this small cultivator to speak up.

In the case of my girlfriend, I we did nothing. We were part of a moderately sized clan and lived in the city, never acting up or stepping out of line. The two of us grew up together, as childhood friends. Everything was peaceful. Until the day Chen Xigui came to visit.

Everyone was nervous, but I was too young to understand why. I was only second stage back then a child, a teen, carefree and far too weak. The dinner went fine until Fei Sanbei came out to greet me. He took one glimpse at her in that gown, and there was no stopping him.

I begged. I begged my parents, I begged the elders. I got down on my knees and offered Chen Xigui anything, if only I could have her back. Even even after he laid his hands on her. No matter what, as long as she could live, I thought, I thought it would be fine.

Lu Xubo stared at his hands. They trembled, and he clenched them shut. His eyes shut.

Chen Xigui he couldnt allow that. For anyone else to have her, for her to live on he couldnt allow it. When he was done with her, he made up charges and publicly executed her. In the town square. In front of everyone. Allowing her no dignity, going so far as to hang her bones up until they dried and not permitting a proper burial. In the end, even I dont know what he did with her body.

Lu Xubo looked up, his yellow eyes flashing. Petals swirled around him, unconsciously slicing into the walls and floor as he sat there. That man cannot be allowed to live. Even if it kills me, I will take his head. Im not so weak anymore. Now that I have strength, Ill absolutely use it to execute him!

He glanced at Li Xiang and blushed, his conviction suddenly fading. I vowed that Id never again love someone weak enough to lose to that perverted City Lord His eyes lingered on Li Xiang.

Shoo! Back off! We dont need any petals around here, Hui thought, narrowing hiseyes at Lu Xubo.

What was her name? Ya Ai asked gently.

Lu Xubo lowered his eyes again, long lashes hiding his eyes. Dong Mingyue.

Hong Haitao leaned forward. Dong Mingyue

Do you recall her? Ya Ai asked quietly.

Executed for stealing a valuable pill from the City Lord, Hong Haitao replied.

Lu Xubo scoffed. The Dong family is renowned for its pill refiners. If she wanted a pill, she could have asked anyone in her family.

That is true, Hong Haitao allowed, though slowly.

Ya Ai turned to Li Xiang.

Everything he said, he believes to be true, Li Xiang replied calmly.

Ya Ai leaned toward Hong Haitao. The two exchanged a look, and quickly fell into silent conference.

Hui held his breath, waiting. Please believe him! I dont care if hes telling the truth or not, but I need you to believe him! If not argh, I dont want to think about if not! It involves far too much violence! I dont like violence, okay? Lets choose peace, everyone! Believe Lu Xubo!