Chapter 72: The Rogue Urban Legend Latches onto Me
After tying up the girl and returning upstairs, Luxianbei lay on the bed, feeling increasingly uneasy, tossing and turning in bed unable to sleep.
A mythological species closely connected to Jumang was actually subdued by him just like that?
This was too easy; there couldn’t be a trick, right?
Maybe he should just take advantage of her inability to resist and stab her a few more times to prevent future troubles.
Luxianbei thought, his gaze slowly drifting towards the mulberry kn*fe that had been picked up and placed on the nightstand. He narrowed his eyes, and an evil thought suddenly arose.
Holding the mulberry kn*fe and leaning against the wall, Luxianbei stealthily walked towards the stairway.
As he descended, he had just reached the middle of the stairs when he suddenly stopped in his tracks. Because of the power erupting from within the girl, his long-silent eyes seemed to regain enough strength during this silence and began to feel slightly hot again.
An unpleasant premonition slowly rose in his heart.
Standing still on the stairs, there was a sudden daze in front of him, and the objects in his line of sight seemed to melt under high temperatures, becoming distorted. A few seconds later, it was as if the mist had been blown away by the wind, quietly dissipating.
When did the lights turn on?
In an instant, the dark apartment was filled with light. Luxianbei was momentarily dazed, and the next moment he suddenly came to his senses, silently cursing to himself that it was bad.
Just now, she didn’t lift the illusionism. The things I saw were all things she wanted me to see.
This is terrible; a big problem is about to arise. She won’t retaliate against me, will she?
No, if she wanted to retaliate, she would have done so on the spot. There must be some reason she didn’t do it, so I should be safe for now.
Luxianbei thought, quietly putting the mulberry kn*fe at his waist, suppressing his intense unease, and pretending as if nothing had happened as he continued to walk down.
As he descended, the living room came into his view, and Luxianbei froze for a moment.
On the sofa, there were several throw pillows, wrapped up in network cables, vaguely forming a human shape; anyone would see that the person doing such a thing must not be very bright.
As Luxianbei stupidly tied up the throw pillows, the girl nearby watched, forcing herself not to laugh, and felt her cheeks get slightly warm.
So embarrassing, really embarrassing, but even if it’s embarrassing, I can’t let it slip!
With a nervous heart, Luxianbei walked into the living room in one breath, and as soon as he entered, he saw the girl’s figure.
She had removed the bath towel and put on her original emerald long dress again. She had cleaned up the broken glass on the windowsill, sitting by the window, using the faint moonlight to grind one spring breeze charm after another into powder and sprinkle it on her ghastly wounds.
The black mask lay beside her, her dress slightly opened, the delicate collarbone extending to her shoulders, outlining a faint and enticing curve, her br*asts wrapped around her abdomen, with the gentle rise subtly visible.
Her dark green hair cascaded behind her; the ends swayed gently with the breeze. Her fair legs peeked out from under her long dress, one knee tucked on the windowsill, and the other arm hanging casually, occasionally swaying lightly.
The powder from the ground charms fell onto the girl’s wounds, accompanied by the soft sound of “hiss!”, releasing wisp after wisp of blue smoke, circling around her like mist.
Luxianbei looked at the girl, suddenly feeling as if he had drunk a jar of fine peach blossom wine, sensing a fleeting moment of slight intoxication.
However, he quickly regained his composure, making sure not to show any signs.
From a certain perspective, she was a demon; if a demon didn’t look good, then what would constitute a demon?
Luxianbei suppressed his impulse to continue staring at the girl and headed directly towards the sofa where the throw pillows were tied.
Noticing Luxianbei’s return, the girl halted her movements, furrowing her brows and quietly observing his every action.
Luxianbei walked straight up to the sofa, staring at the bound throw pillows without a change in expression, and said, “Are you okay? If there’s anything uncomfortable, just tell me. I… I’ll think of a way, but I can’t untie you.”
Hearing Luxianbei’s words, the girl paused for a moment and couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Is this person really a fool? the girl thought with a smile on her face.
After waiting a few seconds and seeing the girl silent, Luxianbei’s tone became more conciliatory. “Don’t be silent! I actually came to apologize. I know you mean no harm, but you have extraordinary abilities. Just a wave of your hand, and I could still get hurt, right?”
“I had no choice but to resist. It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but I’m really afraid of d*ath, very afraid.”
“Hahaha! The girl finally couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh, producing a series of laughter like a clear stream, yet she still didn’t speak.
I’ll quietly watch you act cool. JPG
Hearing this, Luxianbei felt delighted. According to Water Brother’s saying, to appease an angry woman, you only need to make her laugh, and that’s half the battle won. The other half would depend on spending money.
Actually, spending money isn’t the key, because from the moment she laughs, her grievances might already lessen significantly. The main thing is to give her a way out by offering gifts, allowing her to “reluctantly” forgive you.
The girl was indeed an old demon, but she was still a girl! Water Brother’s theory should work.
Luxianbei thought, sighing, “Well, how about this? Let’s make a deal. The injury was caused by me, and I will think of a way to compensate you, but you also can’t hold a grudge against me or seek revenge. What do you think?”
“Okay, but this is what you said!” the girl blurted out.
She desperately wanted her injuries to recover quickly; she had been in Huacheng long enough and needed to return to Peach Source as soon as possible. Although she had left some of her strength behind before leaving, she still felt uneasy.
However, she was injured now, and if she traveled with injuries, she might become a target for the Siye Society, certain urban legends, or even some random organizations, inevitably encountering danger. If she accidentally stumbled, it would be troublesome.
In fact, several urban legends aiming for her core were already watching her! They hadn’t attacked before simply because they couldn’t overpower her, but now it might not be the case.
Rather than take the risk of traveling, it was better to stay here for now. After all, this kid looked cowardly and wasn’t particularly malicious.
As the girl was thinking, Luxianbei continued staring at the throw pillows on the sofa. “Since you agreed, then I’ll…”
“What’s with the ‘then’? Quit pretending; I removed the illusionism a long time ago!” the girl said, snapping her fingers.
“Clap — Clap —!”
“Look over here, look over here; looking at someone while they speak is basic courtesy, right?”
Luxianbei, “…”
You removed the illusionism already? That means you’ve been watching me act like a fool, talking to the throw pillows?
This… this is so awkward!
Luxianbei, quickly think of a way to resolve this situation!
Should he draw the kn*fe at his waist, defend himself, and sneak in a few stabs while she was unprepared, or should he turn around and bow, begging for mercy—would it be dying with dignity or living without it? Before he could decide, the girl spoke.
“Little friend, I actually quite like you. You are quite clever and know when to advance or retreat. But could you explain why you tied me up?”
Upon hearing this, Luxianbei felt the sweat on his temples.
“I… I didn’t…” Luxianbei stammered, momentarily unable to offer a reasonable explanation.
Should I say I thought she would like being tied up?
She’s an urban legend, not a pervert.
“Hey, sweating, huh? Silly little brother!” the girl chuckled lightly. “Alright, stop digging through your brain. I don’t want to hear your garbage talk.”
“I know what you’re thinking; you’re worried that I’ll harm you, so you want to control me while I’m weak, right?”
“Exactly! Quite a thought; this kind of mindset is necessary to survive in this perilous world. I really admire people who work hard to live.”
“You didn’t take the chance to stab me while I was weak, so I suppose you’re still a decent person…”
As the girl spoke, she jumped down from the windowsill and walked over, giving Luxianbei’s shoulder a heavy pat.
Luxianbei winced from the pat, secretly muttering that he knew she was just spewing sweet words. He guessed she was about to say “but.”
The girl stepped in front of Luxianbei, smiling and saying, “But you have the wrong target. Do you think someone who has lived for thousands of years like me could be subdued by your little tricks?”
Though during that time, she had spent ninety percent of it just as a tree…
“Moreover, I’m not your enemy. The people from the Siye Society are.” The girl remarked, “I didn’t notice it yesterday, but you, this kid, are actually raising little ghosts at home?”
“Do you know that raising urban legends is strictly prohibited by the Siye Society? And you, as a temporary worker for the Siye Society, not only raised them but raised five at once. Aren’t you afraid of backlash?”
Was she talking about those urban legends in the apartment? Luxianbei froze for a moment; had they returned? How come he hadn’t seen them?
Luxianbei thought, looking at the girl with suspicion, “You didn’t…?”
“Of course, I ate them! I’m hurt this badly, what else could I do to heal?” the girl said, lightly licking her pink lips.
Luxianbei’s complexion slightly paled; an inexplicable wave of anger surged in his heart. Just as he was about to explode, he heard the girl say, “Just kidding. I simply locked them in the fridge.”
“This is not bullying the weak!” the girl shrugged. “I was just healing when they suddenly barged in. Who knew what they were doing? Of course, they had to be locked up first!”
Luxianbei, “…”
“Alright, we’ve talked enough. Let’s get down to conditions now?” the girl prompted.
“In the coming days, you need to help me gather five cores of urban legends to recover my injuries…”
“Five!?” Luxianbei’s eyes widened in disbelief, feeling an impulse to fight her to the d*ath in that instant.
He had just barely managed to get four cores of urban legends and almost lost his life in the process. Now, the girl wanted five from him right off the bat; it would be better to fight her than to comply.
“Calm down! I’m not demanding high quality,” the girl soothed, patting Luxianbei on the shoulder. “Moreover, I won’t take from you for free. During my healing period, if you have any questions, any queries regarding spirit energy or urban legends, you can always ask me. I know a lot.”
Luxianbei felt slightly tempted, frowned, and countered, “More than what’s in The Book of Siye?”
“There’s definitely information I possess that’s not accessible to you as a temporary worker in The Book of Siye,” the girl said, raising an eyebrow with a smile. “So, how about it? Want to collaborate with me? It’s a great deal.”
It feels suspicious? Luxianbei frowned, “What if I refuse?”
The girl looked at him quietly for a long time, then sighed helplessly, “Well, then there’s nothing I can do; I’ll have to drag you to the Siye Society. I’m the number one wanted criminal. You not only harbor me but also secretly raise little ghosts; let’s just d*e together.”
This kid is so cowardly; a little scare would surely make him yield, the girl thought.
d*mn, after living for thousands of years, she’s still playing dirty? Luxianbei silently cursed and finally spoke, “You’re tough! But five cores of urban legends is not a small number; I can’t guarantee when I could gather them all.”
“I know. I don’t expect someone as weak as you to gather them quickly,” the girl said, pouting. “So, I have another condition.”
Here it comes! The ugly nature of urban legends is revealing itself! A trap within a trap, today an unfair treaty will be signed!
I knew she wouldn’t be so kind. Is this what it means for a rogue urban legend to latch onto me? Luxianbei thought, then seriously asked, “What do you have in mind? If it’s too much…”
“Not excessive, not excessive!” the girl interrupted, waving her hand. “I just want you to help me find an urban legend in Huacheng. Once you find her, don’t act; just directly tell me where she is.”
“And I’ll find someone to help you look too.”
The girl is a mythological species that hasn’t fallen, a trustworthy spirit. Since she promised Lin Yiqi’s request, she would definitely find a way to respond.
This… doesn’t seem too difficult? Luxianbei thought, slightly nodding, “Then tell me, what does this urban legend look like?”
“About…” the girl recalled Lin Yiqi’s description, drawing with her hands in the air.
Watching the girl gesture, Luxianbei tilted his head, feeling somewhat confused.
What is she trying to describe? A spherical urban legend? A winter melon urban legend?
“About a bit over one meter fifty, looking like an underdeveloped fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl, with long pinkish-white hair, might also be red, wearing… wearing…”
Luxianbei, “…” The more I listen, the more I feel something is off?
“Right! Wearing a male coat similar to what you feed your little ghosts, with a very nasty and violent character, the kind that wouldn’t blink before killing.”
“How about that? The characteristics are quite clear, right? With a little effort, it shouldn’t be hard to find.”
It’s confirmed; she’s most likely looking for me! Luxianbei stared expressionlessly at the girl and said flatly, “Obvious, really too d*mn obvious.”
I can guarantee you’ll never find her in your life! Luxianbei thought fiercely, and then began to worry.
But, if I stay with her, how can I avoid being discovered when each evening comes?
If I stay too long, how will I make excuses when I uncontrollably transform next time?
It’s a tough situation!
