Xiao System: Diviner Yi Hua
Beauty Essence 1: High Court Appointed

When Yi Hua made it out of Mount Hua, it was already when morning came. As it should be, Mount Hua would obviously not receive any more guests. People who are in gambling houses may also have returned. If they did not return, they would be dragged away by Hua Yifeng's men.

That was what Yi Hua heard.

Yi Hua pressed his ears again, and the red gem, Xiao, still felt hot. However, there is no painful turmoil to feel like vomiting. Yi Hua sat himself down on a huge mound of rocks.

Where are the others?

Did they leave me?

Yi Hua was obviously too tired to guess. After all, if Liu Xingsheng left him at this Hua Mountain alone, then the reason was obviously because of Zhang Yi. That guy must have been in a bad state. Or, even worse, he might have become deceased if he was not immediately taken out of Mount Hua. Although Yi Hua still did not know where Huan Ran was.

"Xiao," called Yi Hua to the jewel attached to her ear.

" .... What's?"

This creature has been active since.

"What's going on? Did I make a mistake until it almost exploded like before?" yi Hua asked who was curious about her true state.

This became a big puzzle in his head. Why did Xiao react strangely to Hua Yifeng?

"It's actually because I'm giving out power."

Then, why did this Xiao voice not sound like usual?

Well, actually Xiao is not a living creature or a creature that can be detected its existence. Only, Yi Hua was able to recognize him through a voice. Even so, now Xiao's voice sounded stingy and hoarse like a person who was sick.

How can a system get sick?

"Yi Hua, don't let anyone know about your identity. Especially about the system. If that happened, then there would be lightning in pain just like before. And, in even greater intensity," Xiao reminded.

After that, Xiao was silent.

Yi Hua could only frown with that reality. However, he knew Xiao as a creature in the middle of nowhere who was very active in speaking. However, why was Xiao now such a reluctant person to speak?

Then, he just disappeared.

"Xiao, is there any severe damage inside you."

"...."

Don't tell me that the collision of strength between Hua Yifeng and Xiao previously caused damage. Of course not on the stronger Hua Yifeng. It was possible that Xiao had now become a little troubled due to the disturbance.

Yes, although I always felt that Xiao was indeed a very troubled creature.

The point is it's stranger than usual.

However seeing her 'possibly' self almost explode earlier, Yi Hua had to avoid Hua Yifeng. The man looked like he knew something. Even worse, his system was problematic if he met Hua Yifeng.

Also, the man was a brash man who stole his first kiss.

Wasn't it!

Yi Hua had no grudge on the latter part. Don't look at him like that. He simply did not want to deal with Hua Yifeng, let alone with his 'rough' nature. That extremely anti-human Li Wei sword alone was already terrifying. Not to mention with the fact that Hua Yifeng was a demon of destruction level.

If Hua Yifeng knew about the demon furnace inside Yi Hua's body, then she had to prepare an incense stick for herself.

He should never have been within close proximity of Hua Yifeng.

More important than anything else is that I have to change these complicated clothes!

***

As Yi Hua returned to the Li Imperial Palace, he heard the call to come to the High Court hall. It seemed like Zhang Yi was ready to talk about what had happened exactly. Well, about the reason why she was captured by Hua Yifeng still felt gray.

Also, actually Yi Hua did not manage to get a clue from Hua Yifeng. Even though he won the dice game, he still did not have time to talk to Hua Yifeng. After all, what could they talk about when Hua Yifeng had instead locked her up in the Cloud Palace?!

Luckily I was smart enough to get out of there.

But what Yi Hua realized was that it was possible that Hua Yifeng had indeed kidnapped the girls in the City Center. However it was not strange, especially with the fact that Yi Hua was also locked up by him. So, perhaps Yi Hua was close to becoming the sixteenth victim, if she did not manage to escape.

However, there is no concrete evidence about it. He also did not see any trace of the other fifteen in the Cloud Palace. So this case still can't be solved.

When Yi Hua entered, he was already quite late. All gazes were directed at him, including King Li Shen.

"Hasn't he almost been executed? Why was he allowed to enter the High Court?" That annoying voice sounded from one of the Li Kingdom's High Officials

Hey, Uncle! I don't actually want to go into this place either.

Yi Hua paid tribute to King Li, "The blessing of the heavens accompanies King Li. May Your Majesty live long."

"Please sit down, Mr. Yi."

Just as Yi Hua wanted to sit down, he had already seen a wave of spirit from one corner. It was a slightly conspicuous corner, as it was usually the people with high posts sitting there. Then, for some reason there was an empty chair near the man who was waving with that spirit.

And, just there was an empty chair.

"Why don't you sit down? We should start the High Court, Mr. Yi," one of the young officials said. Of course it was Yi Hua's trashy reputation that made this fortune teller get a bad impression from most people.

Yi Hua sighed before walking towards the empty chair. He sat there, and found that Liu Xingsheng was looking at him with sparkling eyes. Yi Hua could only put on an awkward smile. He had only known Liu Xingsheng.

"Prime Minister Huan." Yi Hua greeted Huan Ran who was apparently sitting on his front.

It seemed like Huan Ran was also back in a fine state. Although Yi Hua did not see him again at Mount Hua at that time. It was probably Huan Ran who gathered an army to pick up Liu Xingsheng and Zhang Yi. So that the missing officials can get good handling.

"I thought you were already a collection of Ghost Kingdom Owners."

Yi Hua simply pulled out her thin smile to respond. Although actually his hands were itching to press Liu Xingsheng's head onto the table. How could he say such a thing in the High Court?

"I heard that Master Yi has participated in the investigation at Mount Hua?" asked King Li Shen directly.

It again made the attention come for Yi Hua. However they all knew that Yi Hua was a slightly troubled person with her work. He often fails in what he does. So that his participation in this case makes them a little doubt.

This is a very disturbing case, and too many victims have already fallen. Then, there's no bright spot for any of this.

"Hamba replied, Your Majesty. Thas right. The servant also came to Mount Hua last night."

King Li Shen stared flatly at Yi Hua. "Without telling the government?"

Blame your energetic sister-in-law -_-.

Unfortunately, Yi Hua could not throw blame at Liu Xingsheng, or it would be a problem for him as well. Moreover, no one really knows that he was forced. So that he'll look like he's doing bullshit like he used to.

"Pardon the presumptuous attitude of the servant, Your Majesty," Yi Hua said as she held Liu Xingsheng's hand.

He didn't want to make things worse like that.

An official stared irately at Yi Hua. "Investigations like this don't require a fortune teller, Mr. Yi."

Yi Hua stared exasperatedly at the official who was drooling as he spoke. Even some of the officials around him seemed to be evading. Some wish if they used the proverbial umbrella before it rained.

"Although that is the case, we managed to find Officer Zhang thanks to the existence of the Diviner Yi Hua," Huan Ran said.

That made Yi Hua almost wipe away her tears. He was not familiar with Huan Ran, but Huan Ran still defended him. Well, they had been partners in previous missions.

Huan Ran, I'm gonna put you on my buddy list.

"Would she be able to see where those lost beauties were as well?" ask the others simultaneously. Their voices were almost like a beehive, but their eyes were still on Yi Hua.

"An."

King Li Shen ordered someone in, and it was the warm-faced bodyguard before. The man gave his smile to Yi Hua. Before long he entered with the information that King Li Shen wanted.

"Police Zhang Yi is conscious, Your Majesty."

"Call in" King Li Shen ordered.

When Zhang Yi entered, Yi Hua could count the number of cloths to wrap his arms around. It seemed like Zhang Yi was having something bad with the veiled bodyguard, Hua Yifeng's subordinate. Even so, Zhang Yi looked strong enough to walk on his own.

Yi Hua frowned.

"The blessing of the heavens accompanies King Li. May the King live long. Servant Officer Zhang Yi faced His Majesty," Zhang Yi said as he bowed to pay his respects.

King Li Shen raised his hand as a gesture for Zhang Yi to stop paying his respects. This time Zhang Yi was invited to testify. Yi Hua watched Zhang Yi closely.

"Isn't he 'smelly'?" xiao asked who had suddenly reappeared. This time with a better tone, not as mellow as before.

Yi Hua did not have any magic abilities or psychic visions. However, thanks to Xiao, he found out. Coupled with Zhang Yi's slightly strange state.

This guy seems to heal faster than he should. Well, it was another case if Zhang Yi's cultivation level was already high enough.

He had just been confined within Mount Hua. Maybe that 'smell' of the devil could emerge from it.

"Well, it could be."

As a result of talking to Xiao, Yi Hua was unable to capture more clearly what Zhang Yi was talking about. It was just that he started to think of something else when he heard what Zhang Yi was talking about. Especially when talking about the beauty kidnapping case.

"Fifteen women?" yi Hua asked directly.

It made the gaze turn back to Yi Hua. Everyone thought that Yi Hua did not listen to the explanation well. Well, someone who's good at sowing nonsense certainly won't jump so far. He'll stay the same.

"Is my report less clear, Mr Yi?" zhang Yi asked back with a smile on his face.

This guy tends to be friendly rather than a shitty guy. So that Yi Hua did not really bother with the views of others. It's just that he's starting to find something behind the case.

He drew closer to Liu Xingsheng, and whispered: "Does Prime Minister Liu mind if I ask the Prime Minister to take the case back?"

Liu Xingsheng's face turned horror.

"You mean to meet again with the Ghost Kingdom Owner, Hua Yifeng?"

Yi Hua pulled a faint smile. He should have been thinking of relying on this Prime Minister. Although dubious, but Liu Xingsheng's position was admirable. He can be a good foundation.

"It's not that bad, Prime Minister Liu. Actually Hua Yifeng did not take part in this case," whispered Yi Hua again.

Liu Xingsheng's face displayed an annoying form of astonishment. Even so, Yi Hua still had to do this to reveal what was there. Of course he also understood what was happening at this moment. It's just that everything is still unclear.

"For this case I'll let ..."

SRETT!

Without waiting for much more time, Yi Hua immediately raised the hand of Liu Xingsheng who was sitting next to him. After that, he released it quickly. Everyone stared at Liu Xingsheng's hand that was still raised in the air. Even Liu Xingsheng himself who was also staring at his hands in confusion.

"Yi Hua," whispered Liu Xingsheng who almost wanted to roll around because he could no longer.

He doesn't want to get involved anymore!

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