Jun Wu Xie lost track of time as she sat there quietly absorbing the spiritual energy.

It soon got dark outside as the silver moonlight streamed through the windows.

“What a nice smell.”

Jun Wu Xie raised her head and before she could even turn around, she was embraced from the back by a pair of strong arm in an overbearing manner.

“You’re almost skin and bones and you still want to drink wine?” A teasing voice drifted from the back as Jun Wu Yao looked gently at the girl in his embrace.

Before he had entered the room, he had caught a whiff of this rich fragrance, it was a mixed with a familiar scent. This familiar scent was from the lotus fragrance which Jun Wu Xie had on her.

It was a very nice intoxicating smell.

She lifted her head and glanced at him in an indifferent manner, it seems she was getting accustomed to his displays of affection, although some part of her was unwilling but it did not really affect her in anyway hence she was not too concerned about it. She did not want to spend too much effort arguing with him so she did not even bother to bring it up.

He moved to her side and scooped her up as he sat down, placing her on his lap as he continued embracing her from the back. “So…That Mo Qian Yuan guy gave you this?” Although he was smiling, it failed to reach his eyes as a cold murderous glint could be seen as he looked at the wine with displeasure.

Not waiting for her answer, he picked up the jar of wine as he raised his eyebrows as he gave her a glance and brought the jar closer.

“This wine is unworthy of your mouth.” After saying that, he flicked his wrist and attempting to pour all the wine away.

Jun Wu Xie narrowed her eyes as she glared at him coldly wanting to block him, however his grip on her was very strong as he held onto her firmly as he hugged her tightly with one arm, rendering her helpless.

“Give it to me. Put it back!” She seethed.

Jun Wu Yao looked at her with a lascivious grin, not a trace of anger could be seen.

“Wu Xie…Don’t be angry, if you like wine, I can help you find some good wine, how can you drink such garbage?”

“Put it back.” She glared at him menacingly.

Jun Wu Yao continued smiling at her without moving as his deep black eyes flashed a faint hint of purple.

“Le…Let…Let my Master go…” a tearful voice came from the side.

At the corner of the wall stood Little Lotus with his eyes looking at the situation with a confused expression and a slightly flushed face, his little body leaning on the wall as his legs were wobbling a little.

“This is…?” Jun Wu Yao raised his eyebrows with interest.

Jun Wu Xie was gloomy, Little Lotus was still in his physical form, with Jun Wu Yao’s sudden appearance, Little Lotus still stayed around!

For Jun Wu Yao, finding out Little Lotus’s identity would be child’s play.

“Oh? I thought that black cat was your contractual spirit, well looking at things, guess I got it wrong.” He lowered his head as looked at Jun Wu Xie, his lips curled upwards.

“Yo..You! If you don’t let go of my Master, don’t blame me for being impolite to you!” Little Lotus puffed up his little flushed cheeks, looking absolutely adorable.

The little black cat that was sitting quietly on the table lifted its paw to cover its eyes.

It wasn’t that it was too weak but rather its enemy was way too strong.

That little fool was good as dead!

“Oh?” Jun Wu Yao looked at that little boy coldly as he slightly lifted his finger and a flash of black light hit Little Lotus on his forehead.

“Ouch!” Feeling a sharp pain from his forehead, Little Lotus fell to the ground as he curled up in pain.

“I’m speaking with Wu Xie, when was it your place to interrupt us?” Jun Wu Yao laughed lightly as if nothing happened and as he turned around to face Jun Wu Xie. He was stunned as his lips curled up.

A pair of eye filled with cold murderous intent was staring back at him, she was still restrained by him in his embrace but in one hand she had several needles that were at his throat.

“I’ve got no mood to play around with your nonsense! Stop bothering me.” She glared at him icily. She usually did not bother what he did however if he disturbs her, she would not be polite with him at all.

 

Jun Wu Yao was surprised with her sudden actions, his cold eyes faded away, he did not seem to bother about those needles as he tried to hold back his muffled laughter. This girl was too interesting, she exposed her fangs just like that!

Jun Wu Xie placed those needles at several points. Although she wouldn’t kill him, she also wouldn’t let him off so easily!

Jun Wu Yao lowered his body and leaned into the needles as they pierced through his skin and into his throat as bright red blood flowed out, dying her hands red. Despite this all, her eyes had not a single trace of panic in them.

“It was my fault, I should not have disturbed you, how do you want to punish me? I’ll leave it all up to you.” Although all four needles had pierced his throat and crimson blood was flowing out, he still gave her a meek smile with a pleading expression.

“Put it back.” She retorted coldly.

Jun Wu Yao sighed as he placed the jug of wine back on the table.

“Wu Xie, I was wrong, if you like, you can keep this garbage temporarily to play with, but remember you cannot drink it, the alcohol content is very strong and it will hurt your throat, I’ll find a good one and bring it for you tomorrow.” He softly said as he tried to cajole the angry her, completely disregarding the wound on the throat.

“I don’t want anything.” She snuffed.

Jun Wu Yao did not force it any further as he saw that she was still upset. He raised his hand and hooked his finger as the black object that hit Little Lotus’s forehead flew back to his hands.

“I was only joking, I didn’t really mean to hurt him. He’s your contractual spirit, how can I bear to kill him?” He tried to appease her as he gave her a charming smile.

Little Lotus slowly stood up groggily, that flick to the forehead was so painful he felt as if his soul would shatter anytime! This was the first time he had experienced such pain, generally injuries inflicted by humans only exhausted their spiritual energy, they can’t feel any pain from attacks by humans however this time the pain was so intense!

He looked at Jun Wu Yao with a lingering fear, this mysterious man was too terrible!

“You, come here.” Jun Wu Yao hooked his fingers and beckoned Little Lotus over.

Little Lotus was shocked as he stood there petrified.

“I only teased you for a bit, no need to be so afraid, here, this is for you, take it as compensation.” Jun Wu Yao tossed a dark green bead over as the quivering Little Lotus caught it.

Jun Wu Yao looked at Jun Wu Xie gently.

“Now, are you still angry?”

“You’re annoying.” Jun Wu Xie glared back.

“Your words are so hurtful.” Jun Wu Yao responded in a distressed tone with a slight frown.

“If you like to get hurt, I have here one hundred and eight needles.” She looked at him icily.

Jun Wu Yao chuckled as he pulled her hands to his lips and kissed it. “If it makes you happy, even if its ten times of that, I’m willing.”

Jun Wu Xie frowned at his comments, she had seen her fair share of desperate people however one that was such a masochist was her first time.

“I’ll be happy as long as you do not bother me.” She retorted. If he dared to touch her contractual spirit and her Jade Nectar ever again, she would be more than willing to use those hundred and eight needles!

“I won’t bother you but I cannot bear to leave your side.” He said with a weak smile.

She glared at him and didn’t say anything further as she stood up.

This time, he did not dare to restrain her as he released her.

“You reek of blood. You can go now.” Jun Wu Xie frowned at his blood stained hands as well as the strong stench of fresh blood that now filled the room. With the fresh blood mixed in with the wine and lotus fragrance, it made her very uncomfortable. She needed to wash up and get rid of this horrid smell assaulting her nose now!

 

Jun Wu Yao helplessly got up as he looked dejectedly at the Jun Wu Xie who was avoiding him. He touched his neck as the red blood trail flowed into his hand, he didn’t seem bothered a single bit by it.

“It seems it’s my fault again, letting you smell this detested smell, I’ll leave first.” He smiled wryly as he let out a soft sigh, turning around, leaving the room immediately after.

After coming out of her room, his smile faded as his fingers touched the his throat as a faint black light glowed and all four needles flew out of his throat and fell onto his hands.

“My Lord!” A shadow flashed by and a silhouette of a man dropped on one knee as he appeared by Jun Wu Yao’s side.

“You’re hurt!” There was a blood scent and the shadow was surprised that the source was from his Lord.

In such a place, someone could actually injure his esteemed Lord?

“Hurt? This counts as being hurt?” He looked at the four needles on his blood stained hands. His eyes no longer had any hint of black in them as a deep purple colour surfaced.

But this was the girl’s small ‘teethmarks’, so he didn’t really mind it.

“Have you found the person I’ve asked for?” Jun Wu Yao asked coldly.

“Everything has been prepared.”

“Ah, that group of old geezers , want to trap me in there? They really know how to dream. I will make sure to repay them properly for that day.” His lips curled upwards as he looked at the needles in his hand. There was a glint in his eyes.

He had never experienced any rejection from her nor had she put up a fight before, however today he had finally seen a different expression on her usually cold and expressionless face. That look in her eyes was priceless, more precious any gems in this world.

He really wanted those eyes…However, if they left her, they would lose its beauty. Those eyes were really meant for her, they suited her perfectly and only she could draw out its beauty.

“How can those fools deserve to be your rivals?” The shadow whispered, his voice was full of admiration and worship.

“Let them gloat and enjoy for a while longer, when I crush them, It’ll be more interesting that way.” The higher they climb, the harder they fall…Jun Wu Yao narrowed his cold eyes.

“Yes!” The shadow answered fervently.

“This time, I’ll stay here, If you have any message just send it here directly.” Jun Wu Yao ordered.

“This subordinate obeys!”

“Oh yes, one more thing.” Jun Wu Yao suddenly thought of something.

Tomorrow go back and retrieve a jar of Jade Moon.

The shadow was surprised for a moment, although he did not know why his lord had requested for the wine, he quickly answered “Yes!”

“Jade Nectar…was it?” Jun Wu Yao narrowed his eyes as his murderous intent filled his surrounding. He did not mind going into the Palace to make that meddling Crown Prince disappear for good.

The shadow was just kneeling quietly at the side, he did not dare to reflect the meaning behind those words, he knew he only needed to do what he was told.

After making a few more arrangements, Jun Wu Yao no longer stayed around. The shadow faded into darkness and completely disappeared.

In Jun Wu Xie’s room, she was frowning as she washed and scrubbed her hands over and over again – only after ascertaining that there was no longer any trace of blood scent on them did she walk over to the table.

Little Lotus stood there in silence as he stared at the dark green bead. Fiddling it between his fingers as he held it towards the moon and looked at it.

“Does it still hurt?” Jun Wu Xie asked Little Lotus monotonously.

Little Lotus was slightly surprised for a moment as he raised his head and rubbed his little forehead, “It doesn’t hurt anymore.” His rosy face wore a sweet smile. Earlier when Jun Wu Yao had retracted back the black object, all the pain instantly disappeared, without feeling the slightest discomfort, Little Lotus began to doubt himself if he had really just been hurt by a human.