Dance Of The Phoenix
13. Drunk Again

"You are the woman who bid for the black stone shield, am I not mistaken?" The man who had won the bid just found Gu Yuena coming to him when he was about to pay for the item.

"You're not a guardian, you don't need a shield. I'll pay you the same price or replace it with something you might need."

The man pulled his eyebrows. "Oh yeah? Then, how do you know I need anything?"

Gu Yuena remained at her friendly smile. "Mr Lu, the House of the Minister of Finance. When your family's power is a hunter's power, it's unethical to keep items made for guardians. Rather than storing useless items, I have a better and slightly useful offer for you."

The man snorted, then took off the mask he was wearing. "I managed to buy it, why should I give it to you? If you want, you should have raised the price even higher."

"I'm not sure you'll get appreciation from your father just for the money you wasted. In general, 2,000 natural stones is the income of the Minister of Finance for 5 years." He read it from a copy of last year's cash book that his father kept. It may still be useful even if it has expired.

The man clucked bitterly at the thought of Gu Yuena's words. "Then will you give me something more useful? If you pass the qualification, then I will give you a black stone shield as a barter."

Gu Yuena reached into her bag and took out a crystal ball that gave off a striking light. The ball was sea blue and very clear like water. Inside it contains magic that dances, adds an interesting impression and spoils the eyes.

"You're offering me an accessory that's not worth 2,000 natural stones? Really wasting time." The man smiled disdainfully.

"You don't know."

Gu Yuena slightly gave spiritual power into it. The crystal ball emitted several balls of light that revealed several monsters in each ball. There were ghost wolves, demon bears, and golden apes. All were monsters in the cultivation of the 4th level that were equivalent to a level 6 cultivator. It's obviously hard to come by.

"A crystal cage and three level 4 monsters, very equivalent to 2,000 natural stones. Hunter relied on the aura of monsters for his training, that's why they always hunted in the forest and got the designation hunter. With a crystal cage, you can fit at least 5 monsters into a ball of light." Gu Yuena explained briefly.

The man looked extremely surprised at the astonishing sight before him, even his followers also had an expression that could not be controlled anymore. The treasure before him, was far more valuable than 2,000 natural stones!

"Good, I'll exchange it for a black stone shield." The man looked excited. He told his subordinates to bring him a black stone shield, then handed it to Gu Yuena. He received the crystal cage and put it in the box carefully.

"Now our business is done. I'm saying goodbye." Gu Yuena went to bring the box of shields she wanted.

The man ran towards her, then said, "Miss, I offended you earlier. If you need help, just come to Lu's residence. My name is Lu Qin!" He thought the person behind this girl was so big that it had this precious treasure. He should have a good relationship with the girl.

Gu Yuena returned to the place where Luo Youzhe completed the purchase transaction of the witch-killing knife. He stuffed the weapon into the spiritual room, then saw Gu Yuena present.

Gu Yuena's gaze had been directed at the box before it disappeared. He immediately diverted it so as not to look like he wanted other people's stuff. Luo Youzhe had helped her for now, he had to thank her.

"You got it." Luo Youzhe quite admired Gu Yuena's bravery.

Gu Yuena nodded. "Thank you."

"You traded an item for 800 natural stones for a shield for 2,000 natural stones. It's so immoral."

"Consider, he bought a crystal cage of 2,000 natural stones, while this shield was purchased for 800 natural stones. According to the normal price offered by the auction."

Luo Youzhe hissed. "Unfortunately, today I did not spend so much money. I thought you'd try to figure out how to raise the price so I could call you brother."

"I don't want to have a sister like you." Gu Yuena sneered.

Luo Youzhe chuckled. "Because today has a great celebration, how about celebrating? It's been a very late night, we haven't had dinner. I'll show you a nice restaurant here."

Gu Yuena nodded in agreement. He was hungry, and sleepy too. He had to eat and return to the residence to sleep faster.

They also went to the restaurant that Luo Youzhe had shown at the Dark Market. Just like the other shops in the Dark Market, the currency in this restaurant can only use natural stone. The longer one stayed here, Gu Yuena was more adaptable to the colorful natural stone that originally made her feel poor.

They sit in one of the places. The waiter came to give the food menu with respect.

"Mr and Madam, here we have a special menu for couples. Mr and Madam look young, definitely not long married, in this section there are many couples menu that is suitable for newly married couples. Please try."

Gu Yuena and Luo Youzhe fell silent at the same time. The two of them glanced at each other, then threw away a face. A pair? Husband-wife? Be married? Do they look like that? Just be right!

"I'm sorry, you're misunderstanding." Gu Yuena was uncomfortable with this situation. He wants to go home soon.

"What's wrong, he's a little shy. But I better order a regular menu. Tell Wen Jun that I'm here, he knows what to do." Luo Youzhe did not dodge the argument, but he switched the menu to the hands of the servant—which seemed to be still new—and called the name of his acquaintance. The waiter understood and left.

Gu Yuena could only look at Luo Youzhe disapprovingly. "Why not tell the truth?" It's very disturbed.

Luo Youzhe poked wryly. "Men and women in the Dark Market are both free, what can one think? You evade, it's the same as reinforcing arguments. Better ignore it."

"But you look suspicious." Gu Yuena was instead looking at Luo Youzhe who was enjoying her own role.

Luo Youzhe smiled obliquely and brought his face closer to Gu Yuena. "Don't we ever sleep together? How is it different from a husband and wife?"

Gu Yuena was annoyed. He also pushed Luo Youzhe's face just like that until the man almost fell over.

Moments later, two servants came to bring good food of meat and fish to the table. They placed it as if it was in a five-star restaurant, leaving Gu Yuena stunned. Actually in this ancient place there is the same culture as the world he used to be?

"Don't be surprised. The owner of this restaurant is Wyvernian, so use the culture there to serve guests as well as the restaurant concept." Luo Youzhe explained it patiently. He did not know, that Gu Yuena was surprised not because of their foreign attitude, but because she felt nostalgic.

"I understand." Gu Yuena let go of her surprise. He saw a glass glass filled with reddish liquid with an aroma that made him want to drink it.

Because her hands were itching, Gu Yuena grabbed the glass. But Luo Youzhe directly took the glass and kept it away from Gu Yuena's tirade.

Gu Yuena pouted. "I want some wine."

Gu Yuena was silent. He sat down sweetly and picked up the food available. His obedience made Luo Youzhe calm down.

But the next second, Gu Yuena suddenly snatched the wine glass that Luo Youzhe had kept away just like that while laughing. Luo Youzhe sighed resignedly.

"If I get drunk, I'll leave you." Luo Youzhe threatened.

"I won't get drunk, just calm down. I was hurt and frustrated, and made a mistake. Now I'm happy. If not singing on the street, at least sleeping on the street while drunk. But I'll make sure I don't drink that much until I get drunk."

"Your age isn't even 18 yet."

"Before 18 years, it's okay to drink a little." Gu Yuena downed the graceful glass in her hand. The warm taste of wine made him even more happy. His mood was so good that he wanted to scream!

"Eat the right one" Luo Youzhe chirped. He hid as much as possible the bottle of wine that his acquaintance had prepared.

He should have told his acquaintance not to bring wine. He usually drinks wine to warm himself, but never gets drunk.

Gu Yuena ate happily while drinking wine. This dinner mix has become very delicious compared to the day before. He hoped his brother would not forbid him to drink when he was 18.

Until finally, the thing that Luo Youzhe feared happened. The girl was drunk and kept hiccups while enduring the drowsiness. His eyes were often closed, but when his head was about to fall, he was surprised and returned upright with hiccups.

Luo Youzhe did not drink to be able to drive Gu Yuena home. He did not want to risk being scolded by Luo Yi for leaving Gu Yuena in the Dark Market full of jerks.

Luo Youzhe stood up from his chair. He pulled Gu Yuena who was lazing around and spoke to herself while singing. But instead of complying, Gu Yuena was sulking.

"Detach .. I want my brother~" Gu Yuena suddenly cried making Luo Youzhe surprised. Spontaneous Luo Youzhe took off his grasp.

"We're going home now, you're going to see my brother."

"Luo Yi snatched my sister, I left again~ Brother does not love me, huaaa~" Gu Yuena crouched down while hugging her legs.

Luo Youzhe. Wasn't this girl very happy before? Why are you crying because your sister is getting married? It's really hard to understand.

"Gu Yuena, stand up and come with me, or I'll leave you."

"Leave me, I don't deserve to live. Dad, mom, I miss you guys, I want to come with you~"

"Your father's at home, you just meet him now." Luo Youzhe was starting to get irritated. Although he was a bit confused as to why Gu Yuena also mentioned his dead mother, he did not need to think too much about the drunken speech.

"Dad at home?" Gu Yuena lowered her tone. His eyes were glazed over looking at Luo Youzhe.

"Yes. Duke at home."

"It wasn't the father ...." Gu Yuena was sad again. "He doesn't care about me, only cares about my abilities .. I was bullied, he didn't move. everything left me.. Brother doesn't care anymore either ... I'm alone in this strange world ...."

Xiao Hei inside Gu Yuena's bag showed his head. He came out and rubbed his head against Gu Yuena's feet while meowing, as if comforting her.

Luo Youzhe looked at Gu Yuena in the shade. He knows what it feels like to be abandoned, but cannot express it. He crouched down in front of Gu Yuena.

In this deserted restaurant, there were only the two of them. Gu Yuena continued to sob and occasionally muttered something that Luo Youzhe did not understand. It's like Wyvernian, but it sounds different at the same time.

Luo Youzhe extended his hand to the pitiful girl. "Trust me, you're not alone."

Gu Yuena looked at Luo Youzhe for a while, then grumbled. "You'll go too. I don't believe."

"I'm not leaving." Luo Youzhe rubbed Gu Yuena's head like stroking a cat's head. Not knowing why, the emptiness he had been feeling gradually disappeared. He does not know how he can have concern for someone and since when.

"I don't believe." His trust in someone has been dead since his brother died. That trust re-emerged for his friend, but disappointment made him change.

"What the hell don't you trust me for now." Luo Youzhe grabbed Gu Yuena's arm to bring her up. He stood his back to Gu Yuena, then bent his knees to equalize his height with Gu Yuena. "Well, you can't walk right."

Gu Yuena climbed onto Luo Youzhe's back voluntarily. He just said he didn't trust the man. Gu Yuena's weight was too light that it didn't make it difficult for Luo Youzhe to walk out of the restaurant.

Along the way, Gu Yuena's mood was fickle. Sometimes when he sees a star, he starts singing like a child. Then he would complain about his cultivation and political lessons, then cry over his brother who was about to get married and forget about it.

Until he finally arrived at the Duke Gu Residence, Luo Youzhe could sneak in easily without the guards noticing and go to Gu Yuena's pavilion.

His presence was known to Jiang Weiwei who was restlessly waiting in front of the room. He was surprised to see Gu Yuena who was asleep on Luo Youzhe's back after a series of heavy drunkenness.

When she saw Jiang Weiwei, Luo Youzhe put on an expressionless cold face. He passed by the girl just like that without responding to her, then entered Gu Yuena's room.

"Young Master, let me take care of it. If Young Master stays here, fearing that there will be unfounded rumors."

"Hamya you're the one who saw. If there's a rumor, you can only blame it." Luo Youzhe said coldly without looking at her. He closed the door, leaving Jiang Weiwei outside with a shocked expression.

Luo Youzhe did not care much about the huge poison. He placed Gu Yuena on the bed, then covered the overly slumbering girl with a blanket. Sometimes Gu Yuena was delirious with incomprehensible language. Sometimes he cursed.

Luo Youzhe involuntarily smiled. But when he became aware of his own behavior, he began to feel strange and put on a cold face again. Maybe because Gu Yuena was too funny when drunk, she could not control her own emotions.

He watched the room around. There was a tranquilizing incense that burned. The incense made it even colder when it recognized the incense used. His hand let out a black mist, then crushed the incense silently to ashes.

He didn't know the reason, but he didn't like it when someone was being arbitrary especially in Gu Yuena's room. That lowly servant must be told how to be a good human and subordinate.