Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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After leaving the prison, the system was still immersed in confusion.
“Host, what was the meaning of what you just said to Su Xu?” the system asked. “You were just scorning him… were you really not just venting?”
From beginning to end, Su Xu was begging Li Yuebai to spare his life, but Li Yuebai only refused with disgust, and then said— you are unforgivable and cannot escape death.
“You are not human, you cannot observe human expressions, so you don’t understand.” Li Yuebai smiled and wrapped his cloak tighter: “In that conversation just now, Su Xu read some information from my expression and tone, some information that I deliberately conveyed to him.”
“Humans are really strange.” the system said helplessly.
Night had fallen, a full moon rose, and the bright moonlight illuminated the pavilions and towers in the forests of Kunlun Mountain in a silvery white. With the system at his side, Li Yuebai wasn’t afraid of danger. Besides, a major battle had just ended, and Kunlun was still under martial law, with cultivators patrolling in groups everywhere. Therefore, Li Yuebai didn’t bring any attendants and strolled towards the Auspicious Hall.
Before even reaching the hall, he could see what looked like a lamp shining at the entrance.
The light was dim and not dazzling, but rather comforting.
As Li Yuebai approached, he saw Yu Tianji sitting casually outside the hall, holding a lamp in his hand.
“Why isn’t the Immortal Lord resting properly in the hall? Are you perhaps enjoying the moon with a lamp?” Li Yuebai was in a good mood, a smile appearing on his face, as he walked towards the hall entrance, asking Yu Tianji.
“Your Excellency is rather oblivious to romance,” Yu Tianji said, overjoyed at his return. He immediately raised the lantern in his hand higher and shook it, saying, “I was afraid that the road would be slippery in the dark, so I waited here to light your way.”
The lantern in his hand was merely a plaything for leisure, at most illuminating a few steps, not even as useful as moonlight.
“I understand the Immortal Lord’s intentions,” Li Yuebai said with a smile.
In his eyes, Yu Tianji’s appearance was clearly like that of a male student who couldn’t play video games, his face bearing the four words— utter boredom.
Yu Tianji had been in this cultivation world for many years. Immortal techniques were interesting at first, but after playing them for a while, they became tiresome. Moreover, he was always surrounded by a team of cultivators guarding him, with little freedom. It was understandable that he felt bored.
“I just visited Su Xu in prison and said a few words,” Li Yuebai said. “This man is stubborn and shows no remorse for his crimes; it’s truly pathetic.”
“Well, since he’s guilty, the High Priest can deal with him according to the Kunlun laws,” Yu Tianji yawned. “I won’t interfere.”
“Thank you for your trust, Immortal Master,” Li Yuebai nodded. “It’s getting late, I should return to my study to rest.”
The study, of course, referred to his own study, the one he had when he first transmigrated.
“Huh? What’s going on?” Yu Tianji seemed to wake from a dream, grabbing Li Yuebai’s hand. “There are plenty of inner rooms behind the Auspicious Hall; why doesn’t the High Priest stay there?”
Li Yuebai glanced at the many cultivators guarding him, and the more he thought about it, the more inappropriate it seemed.
“I was seriously injured at the time, which is why I had to stay at the Auspicious Palace,” Li Yuebai said. “Now that I have recovered, it would be against the rules to stay any longer.”
“Kunlun affairs are numerous, and I would like to discuss matters with the High Priest all night long…” Yu Tianji raised an eyebrow, unwilling to let go.
“Let’s discuss it another day. I am truly exhausted and unable to continue,” Li Yuebai sighed.
In truth, he was indeed tired.
Although the damage to his body was not as severe as he had feigned, his vital energy was genuinely depleted. In addition, he had gone down the mountain to pick up his disciples and then rushed back to deal with Su Xu, so he was truly exhausted.
If he stayed at the Auspicious Palace, he would definitely be cuddled and harassed by Yu Tianji all night long, how could he possibly sleep peacefully?
Yu Tianji thought for a moment and could only nod in agreement.
“Since the High Priest is tired, I won’t insist.” He didn’t release Li Yuebai’s hand; instead, he gripped it even tighter, saying, “I’ll escort the High Priest back to his study.”
“As long as the Immortal Lord isn’t afraid of the long journey… of course.” Li Yuebai had refused Yu Tianji several times, and feeling embarrassed to refuse again, he finally agreed.
Yu Tianji stood up with a beaming smile, still holding the lamp in his hand, his other hand tightly gripping Li Yuebai’s, practically leaning on him. The two stumbled down the steps together.
The cultivators dared not leave their Immortal Lord, following closely behind as protection.
Yu Tianji’s leg was somewhat lame, making walking difficult. He usually flew carelessly on his sword, but tonight the moonlight was so beautiful that he was in high spirits. Instead of flying, he embraced Li Yuebai, step by step, on the paved path towards the study.
Li Yuebai then realized that this was the first time he could properly appreciate the night view of Kunlun.
In fact, he hadn’t really enjoyed the daytime scenery much, let alone the night view.
Every few steps, Yu Tianji would point with his lantern to a tall building or a grove of trees, weaving a long, fabricated story for Li Yuebai, boasting about the funny things he’d done there, and always ending with a quiet sigh, “It’s a pity you weren’t here then. If you had been there, it would have been truly interesting.”
“If I had been there, I wouldn’t have let you run wild,” Li Yuebai shook his head and laughed.
The road had never seemed so long. After walking for what felt like forever, the two finally dragged themselves to the study door, only to find a person standing there.
It was a woman, dressed in a deep red robe, her long black hair casually tied in a bun, her figure graceful; even from behind, she was a beauty.
Hearing their footsteps, she turned around.
The moment Li Yuebai saw her face, he immediately recognized her— Ji Yao, the eldest daughter of the Ji family.
The Ji family’s property had been confiscated by Su Xu, and the family’s leaders had all been imprisoned. Ji Yao, however, hadn’t personally participated in any corrupt activities and thus escaped punishment.
Turning around, Ji Yao saw Li Yuebai and Yu Tianji and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully.
She was strikingly beautiful, her clothes simple and unadorned, yet she had chosen a more alluring deep red rather than the austere white. Her hair was unadorned, but her face was meticulously groomed; her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, her lips a vibrant red, and her face streaked with tears, making her utterly captivating.
“This humble servant begs forgiveness from the Immortal Lord, and from the High Priest,” Ji Yao said in a plaintive voice. Any ordinary man would find it hard not to be moved.
“No need for formalities,” Li Yuebai said. “What brings you here so late at night, young lady?”
“Nothing much, just came to apologize,” Ji Yao replied with a sorrowful smile. “My father and brother have committed grave crimes, and I feel deeply ashamed. Knowing my lowly status, I dare not meet the Immortal Lord directly. Therefore, I wished to visit the High Priest first, but I have still offended the Immortal Lord.”
“What does your father and brother’s guilt have to do with you?” Yu Tianji laughed. “You don’t need to think too much about it. Just continue living your life as usual.”
“Is that really so?” Ji Yao raised her face. “Thank you for your magnanimity, Immortal Lord…”
A few tears clung to her beautiful cheeks, and now she forced a smile, undeniably striking, like a peony glistening with dew.
Li Yuebai, however, didn’t pay her much attention, instead calculating in his mind.
Today, the High Priest had recovered from his illness and returned, while Su Xu had been imprisoned. The news spread, causing a great stir throughout Kunlun.
Ji Yao hated Su Xu, so naturally she would hear this news immediately.
What judgment would she make next?
Su Xu was ruthless, while the High Priest was known for his kindness and benevolence.
Su Xu had brought down the Ji family, but the High Priest had no grudge against them.
Therefore, Ji Yao was determined to visit the High Priest, hoping to gain his favor.
Of course, she dared not go to the Auspicious Hall to look for him, only daring to try her luck at the study door. If she didn’t run into him the first time, she would surely run into him ten or eight times.
Unexpectedly, she ran into him so quickly.
“System, Ji Yao’s primary target isn’t… me, is it?” Li Yuebai asked incredulously.
“Host, please don’t flatter yourself. Ji Yao is simply looking for a powerful person to rescue her from this predicament. Whoever that person is, as long as they can help her escape her current situation, that’s enough.”
“It’s not flattery, but objectively speaking, it’s much easier to target me than Yu Tianji,” Li Yuebai said awkwardly.
Ji Yao’s feelings for Yu Tianji were probably quite complex— Yu Tianji had been infatuated with her in her youth, but later harbored a grudge against her family and sent people to destroy them. How could one deal with such a fickle immortal lord?
In comparison, the High Priest was much simpler.
Ji Yao had no intention of lingering. She knew that stopping short was best; there would be other opportunities later. The longer she persisted, the clearer her intentions would become. Therefore, she simply bowed and took her leave.
Li Yuebai only slowly came to his senses after she left.
Just like in the original story, Ji Yao was not only beautiful but also adept at manipulating emotions; she was no simple character. If it were simple, it would be impossible to keep his affair with Yu Tianliu a secret from the original owner.
Looking at Yu Tianji again, he saw that his eyes were vacant, lost in thought, seemingly pondering something.
Li Yuebai immediately transmitted a message through the system: “The original owner, Yu Tianji, had been in love with Ji Yao since his youth. You transmigrated during your youth. Is it possible that you couldn’t distinguish between your feelings and the original owner’s back then, and unknowingly developed feelings for Ji Yao as well?”
“No way! No way!” Yu Tianji actually gave a coquettish reply.
“…” Li Yuebai had originally wanted to tease him a little, but he was so embarrassed by his shameless reply that he couldn’t recover for a long time.
“Pfft, hahahahahaha…” Yu Tianji laughed so hard that he almost fell over: “Master, you are so cute. You just freeze up when I tease you, hahahahaha…”
“Serves you right for being poisoned by your madam.” Li Yuebai said angrily.
“Then why don’t you, Beauty Mu, strike first and poison me to death?” Yu Tianji reached out and put his arm around Li Yuebai’s neck.
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