Chapter 598: Hello Again

Chapter 598: Hello Again

Two ornaments? Li Weiqi murmured disapprovingly. He glanced at Bai Xingxue.

Bai Xingxue nodded back subtly, beckoning for him to continue.

Li Weiqi clicked his tongue and shook his head disappointedly, playing along.

I I the teen patted around his outfit, looking for another charm or trinket.

Soundlessly, Hui dropped down behind Li Weiqi and Bai Xingxue. A mild frown on his face, he ever-so-slowly crossed his arms.

The teen froze. He swallowed, then slowly put his hands up.

What? We havent threatened you yet Li Weiqi turned and stopped dead.

What? Whats everyone Bai Xingxue looked up at Hui.

Three little deer stared into Huis headlights. Hui stared back, silent.

The teen reacted first. He bowed. Good afternoon, Senior.

F-father. I thought you were addressing the conference, Li Weiqi stuttered, quickly giving Hui a formal salute.

Father? the teen gasped. He quickly started peeling off his ornaments, terrified.

Hui sighed, raising his hand. Please keep your ornaments. Bai Xingxue?

Daddy? she asked sweetly.

I saw everything. Give that man his ornaments back, Hui said, giving her a look.

What? But we were just helping out a fellow cultivator

Li Weiqi elbowed Bai Xingxue. Hand them back.

Bai Xingxue pouted. She handed the gold and spirit stone ornament back petulantly. Here.

Hui raised his eyebrows. And the other one?

The other one? Bai Xingxue asked, blinking.

Li Weiqi elbowed her again.

Fine. Bai Xingxue drew out the white jade and handed it over. As she did, her pouch let out a noticeable jangling sound.

Hui blinked. He stared at Bai Xingxue. Dont tell me how long have they been running this scam? And the rest?

Reluctantly, Bai Xingxue emptied out her pouch. Handful after handful of charms, jades, ornaments, perfume sachets, and trinkets appeared, quickly littering the floor around her.

Staring, Hui licked his lips. Is she a video game protagonist, robbing everyone she sees for all they have? I havent seen this much loot since I was playing that old open world game and picking up every book, cinnamon roll, and fork I laid eyes on!

The well-dressed teen stared as well. Why did you want my ornaments, if you had so many?

Bai Xingxue frowned. Thats all?

Naturally every cultivator dreams of reaching immortality, but that cant be the most important thing Li Weiqi started.

Why cant it? Hui interrupted him. He shook his head. You have eyes, but cannot see Mount Tai. We become cultivators to reach immortality! We cultivate long lives and invulnerable bodies! From the start, our ultimate goal is to no longer fear death!

Really? Li Weiqi muttered.

I think hes aiming low, Bai Xingxue muttered back.

Hui shook his head. He opened his mouth.

Did you ever fear me? a cold yet familiar voice sounded in Huis ear, the slightest hint of mirth in its glacial tones.

Hui jolted. He turned, slowly.

The reaper stood behind him, gripping her sword. She stared into his eyes, expression as stern as usual.

Awkwardly, Hui smoothed down his robes, suddenly self-aware. Its the fault of those seniors I cant help but feel awkward around the reaper! Ugh, if they hadnt said anything, I wouldnt be so aware of her!

Bai Xue watched Hui, then glanced over his shoulder in the same direction. Hui, wheres the beauty? Id like to meet her.

I dont think you would, Hui muttered under his breath.

The reaper frowned. How did he know

Er, he knows me well, Elder Sister. My behavior he used to tease me all the time.

The reaper sighed.

And hes my husband, Bai Xue introduced himself, hugging a hand around Hui and staring in a slightly off direction, not quite making eye contact with the reaper.

The reaper looked at Hui. Tell him he cant shock me. I know of the Bai Clan.

Im sure Bai Xue would be honored, honored indeed, Hui said, nodding.

Honored? Hui, what kind of illustrious senior are you talking to? Ah, of course Id be honored, beauty, Bai Xue said suavely, looking around again.

Li Weiqi glanced at Bai Xingxue. At a whisper, he asked, Whos he talking to?

Bai Xingxue shrugged. I dont know. Lets escape while hes distracted! Scooping up handfuls of her loot, she ran off, Li Weiqi at her side.

Hui turned, then sighed. Oh, whatever. Ill let them off this time. He nodded at the reaper. Why have you come to me?

The real question is, why havent you come for me? Bai Xue asked, waggling his eyebrows at the air slightly to the left of the reapers shoulder.

Hui sighed. He turned to the reaper, temporarily ignoring Bai Xue.

Its Si Wang. The other reaper, the reaper said.

Whats he done now? Hui asked, shaking his head. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com