Xiao System: Diviner Yi Hua
A Flower 1: Genesis In The Inn

It's none of my business. Maybe he's just a bad boy who doesn't want to be betrothed by his parents. Sure is!

Never mind. Yi Hua's life itself was difficult, to be added to the hard by helping. Not necessarily that person needs help.

When they entered the inn room, Yi Hua immediately knew that the one who hired him was a high-class person. It was only fitting that he had a Phoenix membership necklace. Perhaps the head of this merchant did include the person who spent his money to buy the wall display at the auction.

They paid their respects, with Yi Hua opening the conversation.

"We thank you for the ride from Mr. Qiu. After this, we will not trouble you anymore," Yi Hua said respectfully.

However among the four of them only Yi Hua was somewhat normal. Even this Huan Ran bowed his head just no. For a Prime Minister seems only to bow the head of a King. As for Yue Yan, just ignore him.

That person called Yue Yan was an illegal being who did not even follow the royal rules and so on.

Mr. Qiu looked quite old, but he was among the people who were not ageless. Perhaps compared to Ling Xiao, this person was older. Not to mention with his style that was quite messy and rude. However, his smile was as friendly as his parents in general.

"Why is that so, Mr ..." Mr. Qiu hung up his words.

Yi Hua nodded his head. "I am Yi, Mr. Qiu."

However this merchant was definitely not a person who roamed the kingdom often, surely the identity of the controversial Yi Hua would not be revealed. After all, there were how many people named Yi family in Li Kingdom, so the kingdom would not instantly find itself. Moreover, Yi Hua was not suspected during the kingdom.

"Master Yi need not feel burdened. It looks like we are on the same path," the man said as he rubbed his Phoenix-embedded necklace.

Yi Hua looked calm as usual. "I just came to this town looking for a job."

This guy must have ensured their purpose.

Mr. Qiu allowed them to sit at each table. So that Yi Hua could not be so impolite as to refuse the man's offer. Moreover, they had not eaten anything during this trip either.

Free food is not rejected. Who knows when we might eat again.

Therefore, they sit in the place that has been provided. Various foods are already there. Yi Hua saw Master Qiu lifting his drinking bowl into the air.

"Please drink, gentlemen," said Mr. Qiu as he waited for Yi Hua and the others to lift the drink bowl.

Huan Ran, somehow, he could make Liu Xingsheng clasp his drinking bowl. Then, in another natural way also lift the drink bowl. After seeing Mr. Qiu gulp down his drink, only Yi Hua directed the drink to his lips.

"There's nothing, HuaHua. Just plain drinking water," said Xiao who had always been a watchdog for Yi Hua.

For this matter Yi Hua felt lucky. However, he could anticipate the problem if Xiao could detect it from the beginning. And, Yi Hua drank that water as usual.

"Thank you for the hospitality, Mr. Qiu," replied Yi Hua, who somehow felt so much talk.

Imagine that Huan Ran had just been silent without wanting to respond to anything. Well, that was his personality. How else. Also, Yue Yan was clearly better off not talking than talking. His fear would cause trouble if Yue Yan spoke.

It seemed like this Mr. Qiu did not intend to interfere with the affairs of Yi Hua and the others. Perhaps it was because this man was too busy, and Yi Hua and the entourage also did not look dangerous. That'sthat's all.

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But in fact they can't just leave. Because, Mr. Qiu also ordered another room for the four of them. And, according to Yue Yan's remark yesterday, the Lower Kingdom Auction was held in five days. So according to that benchmark, they still have four days to go to the Lower Kingdom.

They can still sleep peacefully tonight.

Well, that was what Yi Hua thought. Although in fact it may not be 'calm' that is really calm.

BRAK!!

Yi Hua who had just opened his mouth to yawn was instantly shocked. Even Yi Hua had lost that yawning feeling, and he covered his mouth with a hollow feeling. He had just thought of sleeping peacefully.

But not only did Yi Hua become aware, Huan Ran was even more vigilant.

They are in the same room. Huan Ran was leaning against the wall to the right, whereas Yue Yan was sleeping quietly on the side a bit away from Huan Ran. Yi Hua herself chose to sleep next to Liu Xingsheng, albeit on a different mattress.

Because of her lifestyle surrounded by men, Yi Hua began to get used to acting like a 'man' in general. Sleeping in the same room. Well, they also did not know Yi Hua's true identity.

Plus Yi Hua only needed to change clothes or take a bath at a time when these men were busy with their respective affairs. Also, the man around Yi Hua was quite respectable and would not do anything depraved.

Even before going to bed, Yue Yan reprimanded Yi Hua who did not undress the outside. Obviously it was very hot to use, and Yi Hua chose to sleep in layered clothes. The answer was of course Yi Hua threatening Yue Yan to kick him out of the room, and Yue Yan directly hugged his snakes to sleep. Lazy dealing with Yi Hua who was more ruthless than in-laws.

"That's even if they can do it to you, HuaHua. They were more afraid that you would kick their heads just for touching your shoulders" said Xiao, who remembered Yi Hua's bad habits.

"That's called taking care of yourself, Xiao!"

"Cjh ... Tell me that if you're with Hua Yifeng," Xiao sneered that somehow couldn't if it didn't bother Yi Hua.

"You really are who Hua Yifeng is? Why do you seem to defend her more than keep me away from her?" yi Hua's tirade in heart.

Imagine. The four of them were now Yi Hua nagging at the moment when there was a commotion near their room.

"I know what's on your head. I just don't understand why you're avoiding it" explained Xiao who seemed ready to launch war as Hua Yifeng's stronghold on Yi Hua.

So noisy! Better to keep the cows than to keep this Xiao.

Returning to that noisy voice, Yi Hua looked at Huan Ran who got up from his seat. Yi Hua placed his index finger on Liu Xingsheng's nose to make sure. After that, Yi Hua who was now standing up and said slowly to Huan Ran.

"Let me check on Prime Minister Huan" said Yi Hua, who pulled out his talisman paper.

What if it was a sudden attack? Or is it the White Skull, Bao Jiazhen?

Until now they still did not find a definite answer whether Bao Jiazhen was around them or not. So they need to be vigilant for any threat. Bao Jiazhen seemed to have indeed 'seeked' Liu Xingsheng through the mark he left on Liu Xingsheng's chest.

Huan Ran did not say much. The man only drew his sword half of its sheath. Just get ready, and the man nodded to have Yi Hua check immediately.

Yi Hua flew out a sheet of talisman paper in his palm. "Go," Yi Hua whispered as she flew her talisman paper.

SRAT!

"There is not the slightest demonic aura," Xiao said soothingly.

Is there a thief? Or just because of the commotion from the other inn guests?

Suddenly Yi Hua's memory returned to the girl who hit him earlier this afternoon.

Yi Hua turned to Huan Ran, "I'll check out."

Yi Hua's talisman paper did not return either.

If Yi Hua were to run her talisman paper just to watch and assess the situation. It was not like Ling Xiao who could make magic protectors or form beings to fight. At its strongest, Yi Hua's talisman paper would hit several times before being crushed or tangled. Moreover, the talisman paper will be easily torn when exposed to water.

Well, what to expect from a clairvoyant like Yi Hua. The other fortune tellers could make magic seals and fight with talisman paper for quite a while, but Yi Hua could not. Even from Xiao's story, Yi Hua's father, Shi Heng, could seal the aura of the Demon Furnace. That was why Yi Hua was able to survive until now.

How explained.

The Devil's furnace is like water in a leaking barrel. So that other people can take the 'water' from the barrel, but can not stop the water from coming out. That's what's dangerous, because the water will run out. The barrel will dry. This was a shadow about Yi Hua's situation.

However, Shi Heng sealed the power of the Demon Furnace, and this barrel had a little protection and the water did not come out so much. But the seal had long since been given to Yi Hua, and Shi Heng was gone. Perhaps that was the reason why Yi Hua's strength often overflowed without being held back.

It was there that Hua Yifeng's role could stop the overflow of power. Unlike Shi Heng who prevented that power from coming out, it meant not to get out. Because if it came out, then Shi Heng could not stop it either. Believe me, actually this Yi Hua could be dying at any time.

What a shit life.

"Chief Yi, what's wrong?" asked Huan Ran who saw Yi Hua just standing straight.

Although Huan Ran often saw Yi Hua daydream like that, but at times like this is not the time to daydream.

"Oh yes ... I came out," said Yi Hua who was surprised from his long, circular daydream.

SRETT!

But ...

Why is this inn suddenly dim?

At night the hanging lanterns in the inn are only partially turned on. So there are still dark parts in this inn. It made Yi Hua suddenly goosebumps.

"Don't tell me you're afraid of ghosts, HuaHua? You can kick a demon, but you're afraid of ghosts. I don't know where your fear comes from," Xiao said inexplicably in Yi Hua's behavior.

Imagine Yi Hua suddenly reciting strange spells. Whether it's the spell or not. However Yi Hua only read it.

"It's more terrifying if you see a ghost that can't change its appearance, Xiao. If he was as strong as a demon, he could improve his appearance. If their ghosts can't even cover the scars of their own deaths,” Yi Hua said rather loudly.

He does not speak in his heart just so as not to feel lonely. Yi Hua used to remember the first time he went to Mount Hua with Liu Xingsheng, and saw some lowly ghostly looks. It had already become a nightmare since Yi Hua had even seen some who had no head. There are also those who roam with torn eyes, or a split chest.

How appalling.

"Xiao, quickly feel the aura here! Is there a ghost or not?" yi Hua asked as she grabbed a candle from the corner of the room.

He walked through a rather dim and quiet room. The innkeeper did not seem to have placed guards in the hallway of the room. Maybe not to disturb the guests. If you want to meet the guards, then Yi Hua must go downstairs.

The problem is that the stairs to the lower floor are at the end of the building. Yi Hua was even new in the middle of the room, and Yi Hua's legs were as limp as eating less. Yi Hua should have asked Huan Ran to check earlier.

Xiao sighed before answering. "There is a ghost here. But because his aura is weak, a human like you can't see it. Only a ghost with great power can reveal itself to humans. Or just a few humans who have the ability to see it," explained Xiao who did not calm Yi Hua down at all.

The point is that ghosts here exist, only Yi Hua does not see them. It meant that if Yi Hua accidentally bumped into them, and Yi Hua would not know. What if they now turned out to be paying attention to Yi Hua ... And ...

GREPS!

"For the blessings and protection of the Gods no one can resist" Yi Hua said as she pressed the amulet paper onto the 'something' that pulled her hand.

However ...

If this was a lowly ghost that could not even be seen, it would be physically unseen. How could he touch?

Yi Hua opened his eyes, and there was indeed a hand pulling his arm. On the back of that hand was Yi Hua's talisman paper stuck. However, the paper did not burn, indicating that the paper did not react to the hand.

The owner of the hand is not a ghost.

Yi Hua could feel if the hand was shaking slowly.

"Take me out of here. Please, Mister. Take me away," the soft speech was filled with a strong sense of fear.

Yi Hua pointed his candle towards the owner of the hand. It turned out that there was someone hiding beside the lantern table, and he grabbed Yi Hua's hand. So that when the light was directed towards it, Yi Hua could see a girl curled up there barefooted.

And, his clothes were torn off at the shoulder. From that tear Yi Hua could see a bruise on the girl's skin. Not to mention with the hand of the girl who also had a red mark, like a scar tied firmly by a rope.

As Yi Hua recalled, the state of this girl this afternoon still looked fine. Why is tonight battered like this?

"It looks like Mr. Qiu is very depraved," said Xiao who represented Yi Hua's thought.

As the leader of the entourage, there was no way Mr. Qiu would let, who he said was this 'Miss' get hurt this badly. Except, if Master Qiu is also involved in this. From the circumstances of this girl alone Yi Hua already knew what had happened to this girl.

DRAPU!

DRAPU!

The girl panicked when she heard footsteps coming. His hand gripping Yi Hua's arm grew tighter, and Yi Hua quickly undressed her outer part. Then, Yi Hua enveloped the girl in her outer clothes.

Yi Hua's movements were quite fast, and Yi Hua's hand grabbed the door of the room that was behind them. I just wish no one was in that room. When he entered the room, Yi Hua could see the dimly lit room.

There is a bulkhead of cloth with knitted red roses as a protector. From there Yi Hua could tell if there was indeed someone there. But from his condition, the person seemed to be asleep.

Hope so.

"Xiao, how are things outside?" yi Hua asked, and Xiao did not reply.

What the fuck? It was impossible for Xiao to leave Yi Hua and fall asleep, right?

Is there a system that likes to sleep like this Xiao? Goddamnit!

Yi Hua should have known that there were no quiet days in his life.

"Sir." The girl gripped onto Yi Hua's clothes that were coiled around her body.

Yi Hua turned a glance at the girl who was sitting curled up beside him. Inevitably Yi Hua shook his head. "They won't find you, Miss," Yi Hua said calmly.

SRETT!

The girl watched Yi Hua fixedly. His lips that had a slight bruise smiled faintly. "Thank you" he said.

However, Yi Hua did not hear it. The fortune teller was busy checking things out.

The sound of footsteps was getting closer to them. Yi Hua grabbed his talisman paper, and flew it into the air.

"Go away," Yi Hua said again giving the order.

The talisman paper flew out from the narrow door gap. Hopefully the paper will distract them. And, it was true that Yi Hua heard the sound of their exclamation.

"There's light there!" say one of them.

Then, Yi Hua stood his back to the door while closing his eyes. Hope if there's no suspicion, and they'll follow the amulet paper. The sound of footsteps passed through the room where they were hiding.

Looks like Yi Hua and the others can't be in this inn tonight. They had to leave tonight as well, as well as take this girl away. Although Yi Hua did not know what the problem was.

However, how do I tell Huan Ran and the others?

"Xiao, are you asleep or what? Why did you suddenly disappear?" asked Yi Hua who was upset by herself.

At times like this, Xiao is unreliable.

SRETT!

Looking at the person sitting in the corner of the dimly lit room, Yi Hua became alert all of a sudden. After all, they are people who enter someone else's room without permission. Plus he also did not know whether the owner of this room was Mr. Qiu or not.

The girl pulled on the tip of Yi Hua's clothes with trembling hands.

"There's a secret door there" said the 'person', pointing to the right side of the room

His voice was a bit hoarse like one who had forgotten to drink all day. Even so, the voice was quite flat, as if speaking this person was already lazy. But more than anything ... This guy help them to get out?

Eh?

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