The Ancient Realm Goddess
Eavesdropping Talks
Mei Yiran had sensed someone had just eavesdropped on her conversation from the outside. When he opened the door, no one was there. That guy must have left.
"Damn! Even in a secluded place like an inn, there were still people who wanted to interfere!" mei Yiran exclaimed while slamming the door. His peaceful feelings had turned irritated.
"Why are you so angry? That zither is no longer in your hands, what are you afraid of?" ask someone in the same room. It was a woman who was probably a few years older than him.
The woman had a face that was no less beautiful than Mei Yiran. And because he has a much more mature age so his body looks more mature.
"It is precisely because the zither is not in my hands that I feel worried" Mei Yiran replied.
"Are you afraid someone might attack you when you're not holding a gun?"
Mei Yiran snorted. He walked to the seat opposite the woman. After sitting there he gulped the wine from the cup violently.
"Sister, that's not what I'm afraid of" said Mei Yiran.
"So?" The woman who turned out to be the older sister of Mei Yiran raised both eyebrows. She knows very well about her sister's personality which may be a little less patient.
"I don't trust the royal palace. It's not a safe place" Mei Yiran replied.
Mei Yiran's older brother, Mei Xin, chuckled. He knew that maybe his brother was lying, but his words made sense. The zither was now in the royal palace where there were many people coming in and out.
The royal palace might sound powerful and safe, but one had to know how vast it was and how many people were there. More and more people then it is also vulnerable to danger.
"That's it. You are not so mature yet, maybe not suitable to get into problems like this. I'll talk to Mr. Baili and Dad about it so they don't involve you anymore" Mei Xin said.
Mei Yiran smiled happily at her older sister. But his smile disappeared when he remembered his zither. Maybe he won't be able to meet his zither anymore.
***
In the next room, Jing Ling was still eavesdropping on Mei Yiran's conversation. As his cultivation level had risen to level 3 of the celestial realm, he had managed to conceal his aura well.
He was surprised by the information he got. That zither is in the kingdom? Then there is the man named Baili and the father of Mei Yiran who is related?
He thought carefully. It is possible that the one who planned all these plots was Mei Yiran's family and that someone named Baili's. But what goal are they really planning? Then here Mei Yiran plays as a figure?
Jing Ling scratched her head. Why is this getting complicated? To get that zither should he go to the royal palace and steal it?
Jing Ling got up from her seat and squinted her eyes to look at the young man who had just yawned while standing guard at the door.
"Who are you? Are you also trying to investigate?" jing Ling asked full of probes.
Qi Rong shook his head lazily. He was even lazy to answer Jing Ling's question and prepared to step out of the room. It seemed like the person in the next room was no longer looking for him.
"Wait on! Who let you out?" Jing Ling took out her sipritual qi and made her lock onto Qi Rong to keep her still in place.
He himself was only at the peak of the earth realm. Who could possibly fight a celestial expert? Rather than wasting energy for free, he better keep it.
Jing Ling did not release him immediately. He checked Qi Rong's cultivation level and just nodded. He did not feel any hostility from the other party, it was likely that the young man was not his enemy.
"Buddy, can you let me go? I'm really just a passer-by. If you have a problem with the person next door then ...."
Before Qi Rong's sentence was finished, Jing Ling instantly silenced the man's mouth with spiritual qi. How is anyone so stupid?
These people could be considered hiding, but why was this fool in front of him speaking so loudly? What if Mei Yiran heard it?
Sure enough, not long after he heard footsteps moving towards the door of his room. After that he heard a knock coming from outside.
"Stupid!" Jing Ling cursed at Qi Rong's stupidity. It seems his existence has been found.
Jing Ling looked towards the window. He must escape. Since he acted alone then he should not be careless, it was different if he was still with Xinyu. Maybe he will feel more confident.
With a swift movement Jing Ling dashed towards the window. When he was about to jump out, he turned his head towards Qi Rong. Breath snorting.
Woosshh woosshh
Her footsteps were so agile. He carried Qi Rong and threw her just like that downstairs. Of course Qi Rong could only cry inwardly. Anyone could imagine what it would be like if he fell from the second floor.
Jing Ling did not notice that. He himself jumped down. However, because he had the ability to fly so his body could land perfectly.
A step after Jing Ling jumped up, Mei Yiran had broken down the door. He found an empty room. There's no mistake, surely the person here is the same person who had eavesdropped on him earlier.
He ran to check the window, looked down but no one was there. It is certain that they managed to escape.
"Damn it, again I'm not careful. It seems like they've heard everything" muttered Mei Yiran. His face turned dark as anger began to engulf his heart.
***
Jing Ling glanced at Qi Rong who was now grieving in pain. He had not thought about this before. Most importantly he had already kept the man from being caught by Mei Yiran. Isn't that a kindness too?
"You really are a fucking girl," replied Qi Rong.
Of course he's pissed. Although he was classified as strong for a normal human size, he was previously being locked down by Jing Ling's strength. It caused him to be unable to use spiritual qi to protect his body upon falling to the ground.
"What's? Didn't I help you leave? What if I let me stay there and get caught by that demonic woman? You really don't know thank you." Jing Ling sneered at Qi Rong.
However, after careful thought, perhaps he could take advantage of this person. He has no partner, right? What if he made the man a partner to replace Xinyu?
That's a good idea.