Blake was stunned as the woman on top of him was still crying, not caring that the people around them were observing this scene unfolding before them. Blake patted the woman that was on him and tried to soothe her to get off of him.“Mam, please, if you will, can we get up so we can properly introduce ourselves?” Blake said, still patting her shoulder to get her to realize their situation. But before they could rise, a cry came from the crowd.“Unhand her, you beast.” Another woman called out, rushing to their side.Blake looked up at the woman who was fuming over them. She had long black hair fair complexion, and green eyes. She quickly took the woman off of Blake, and he looked better at the clinging woman. She was the spitting image of the upset woman, only her bosom was a bit smaller.“I’m sorry, but I’m innocent; as you can see, she was the one holding onto me,” Blake explained as he dusted himself off the road’s dust. “There are witnesses to justify my actions.”“Sister, he was
The Second Prince Xiang Ma was pacing back and forth in his room. Who let the rumor out that his betrothed was a Spirit Sprite? He had dispatched the doctor before he left the Sect, and no one else would have had the nerve to go against him. His first thought was Hana, but she hadn’t left her room, and he was told that she was in isolated cultivation to raise her level.While the Second Prince Xiang Ma was mulling over the events, the First Prince Xiang Liu was calmly sitting and drinking his wine when a man kneeled before him.“So that servant had a secret. Is the information you received reliable?” Xiang Liu asked the man kneeling.“My lord, it is from a very reliable source. The woman you chose for the Second Prince came from the Upper World and is a Spirit Sprite. She was taken about a week ago and was hidden within the Flowing Sword Sect by the daughter of the Head Master, Levin Hana.” The man was none other than Hayes Daniel.Xiang Liu took a sip of his wine from his cup and cal
“I’ll tell. The Second Prince Xiang Ma has fancied her and will make her his wife tomorrow.” Daniel said not able to take the killing intent from Blake.“As I figured, Claire is the only Spirit Sprite in Upper World. Tell me what Hana did to her to go along with this farce.” Blake asked, releasing him from his killing intent.“She dusted her with memory loss sleep dust. It was by accident but beneficial to us.” Daniel said, forgetting who he was talking to under his disappointment. “Well, to Hana, at least, I couldn’t even dual-cultivate with her to bring my rank up like Hana.”“Would you like a whole body or paste?” Blake asked, sending his killing intent again to Daniel when Sister Song pulled on his sleeve.Blake retracted his killing intent and looked at her.“Yes?” Blake asked.“Brother, the memory loss dust has no antidote. She has lost all her memories and will not remember you or her past life.” Sister Song explained to Blake with concern.“Okay, I understand, but one problem
“Can you imagine? Saying an intruder getting inside Flowing Sword Sect, much less being able to steal the bride. What is this a fantasy story?” Elsie said and looked at the book Camila was reading. “Like that one you read to us with the prince swooping in and saving the girl from the evil villain taking his true love and trying to marry her.”“Now, let’s get you ready for tomorrow’s big day with the Prince. Not like an evil villain will come and take you away from your Prince.” Helenor said and walked into the large puddle of water on the floor.“My lady, what has happened here? Why is water all over the floor?” Helenor asked with a look of bewilderment.“Well, I wouldn’t say I’m an evil villain, but the Prince swooping in and saving the damsel in distress.” Blake suddenly appeared beside Claire.“AH! INTRUDER!” Elsie called out.“No use. I set up a soundproof barrier around the room, and you can scream until your lungs give out, and no one will hear you.” To their surprise, Blake ann
In the end, the Head Master agreed, and Blake opened the door that Hana was beating on to reenter. Stumbling inside, she got her foothold and composed herself.“Congratulations on your upcoming wedding,” Blake announced as she reentered the room.“Wedding? What wedding? Father?” Hana had a foreboding feeling this was not going to be good.Seeing the door open, Daniel began to inch his way out, but when he reached the exit, he couldn’t move.“Daniel, don’t think I have forgotten about you. What to do, what to do, with you. You are the little bird that told everyone about Claire being a Spirit Sprite; am I wrong?” Blake asked, walking to him.“How could I? I would never have done such a thing, maybe Hana?” Daniel began to make excuses.“Daniel, how could you?” Hana called out.“There were only three people who knew Claire’s secret. Head Master, he would not betray the Second Prince, Hana, but she is too cunning, and then there is you. Someone who got a rather large payout, am I right?”
“Well, as long as you know you were wrong,” Sister Song said, seeing him bow down to her.“What was this all about anyways?” Sister Song asked Blake.“I’ll explain later, but for now, I must let you know what happened,” Blake said, leading her out of the room.While they were going down the hall to reach his room to talk, they met with Xuanlu looking for Blake.“Could you follow me to the kitchen? It’s almost time for dinner.” Xuanlu said looking at Blake licking her lips as if she could taste his cooking.“Yes, of course, lead the way,” Blake said, and they went towards the kitchen area.“Did you find your wife?” Sister Song asked as they walked. But Xuanlu stopped mid-step and turned to face Blake.“She is safe,” Blake said, not wanting to reveal anything in front of Xuanlu.“So, you found her. Was she the one getting married to the Second Prince?” Xuanlu asked as they continued to the kitchen.“No, it’s someone else marrying the prince tomorrow,” Blake commented.“I heard there was
Earlier that day, First Prince Xiang Liu comforted his sisters before they left his room, only to have the man in the dark-covered robe arrive and knelt before him.“My Lord, I’ve failed in acquiring your stones. A mysterious man and woman took the culprit away most disturbingly and unusually.”“Oh? It would seem my brother’s wedding has brought many strange characters. Tell me, what was his talent for you not to be able to complete your task?” The First Prince asked curiously. He had talked to his sisters, and they met with a strange man themselves.“A couple were there talking to him, and suddenly they vanished. I practice the arts of the shadow and can distinguish all skills that deal with speed, but this skill was different. He was there then, not. It’s a fascinating skill to have, my Lord.”“Yes, it would seem the savior to my sister is the same savior for Daniel. We need to be vigilant. He has made his presence known twice, interfering in my plans. First, the saving of my sister
“No, the family is in dire straights right now with the illness of the Patriarch of the Chai family. I’m afraid that our enemies will come and cause trouble during this time, and this was the other reason I came to Empire City was to enlist a Formations Master for this very purpose. Who would have thought I would bump into one and will be my husband.” Xuanlu stated, looking over her cup of wine, almost empty.“Xuanlu, look, I’m flattered that you would have me as your husband, but I’ll leave the Inner World after the wedding. I have many wives waiting for me, and if Claire hadn’t been taken, I would have never entered the Inner World. Do you understand? I do appreciate the thought and kindness, and I’m sure….” Blake was interrupted by the swift movement of Xuanlu lifting her veil above her nose when she kissed him.Not knowing if it was the Elderberry wine or the fact that he was adamant about leaving, she had to do something to prove her feelings were not superficial. Over the time t