All The Female Disciples Want To Kill Me

Chapter 414 - 255 Drunk_1

PFFT—

A mouthful of tea sprayed out of Su Bei’s mouth as he looked at the woman in front of him with a shocked expression.

Ao Yue’s eyes were sincere and devoid of any jest, her expression solemn.

"That... Heh heh, are you joking, Leader Ao?"

Su Bei straightened out his clothes, smiling ruefully as he watched Ao Yue.

Wasn’t this forcing someone’s hand?

"As long as you marry me, you will become the Dragon Palace’s son-in-law. Naturally, you will be eligible to enter the Dragon Pond and also receive the fortune it brings."

"..."

Ao Yue was unmoved by Su Bei’s reaction, her dark golden pupils fixed on him.

Su Bei gently stood up and softly patted her little head. This time, she didn’t evade and let Su Bei stroke her.

"Do you know what ’marry’ means?"

Ao Yue tilted her head, the trail of tears at the corner of her eyes already wiped clean by Su Bei, and nodded. "Of course. It means two people being together, inseparably so."

"And then they must have babies."

Su Bei squatted down. From this angle, he could clearly see her pupils as he took her small hand. "Since you know, then you should understand even more that this is a very important matter."

"It’s a decision that affects a lifetime, so how can you speak of it so casually?"

"..."

Ao Yue didn’t directly answer Su Bei’s questions. Her eyes shifted as she took a deep breath. "Am I not worthy of you?"

Su Bei shook his head and sighed as he rose to speak softly, "The princess is invaluable. If we’re being objective, it should be I who am unworthy..."

"Then why do you look like that? Shouldn’t you be happy?"

Seeing her expression and her somewhat puzzled look, Su Bei understood. So, all this time, her mature facade in front of me was just an act?

At her core, she was still just a little girl.

"’Marriage’ is a very sacred affair. Both parties must truly like each other and be willing to shoulder the responsibility of caring for one another through everything. It is a very profound, yet romantic word, not something you..."

"..."

Ao Yue bit her lower lip. Listening to Su Bei go on and on, she suddenly raised her head, her eyes shimmering with tears, and asked sharply, "After all you’ve said, you don’t want to marry me?"

"You’ve rejected me?!"

"..."

Su Bei fell silent, utterly wordless.

Ao Yue jumped down from her seat and walked toward the pond without looking back. Just as she reached the water’s edge, she whipped around and shouted at Su Bei, "Su Bei, I hate you!!"

The next moment, a Three-clawed Silver Dragon instantaneously appeared, circling above the pond. It had antler-like horns, eagle claws, a snowy mane, and silver scales covering its body. Only its eyes were that same dark gold—fierce yet splendidly noble.

ROAR—

"Su Bei, leave..."

"I don’t want to see you!"

As her words trailed off, she plunged into the depths, turning to merge with the dark, profound waters.

On the water’s surface, only gurgling bubbles remained.

Su Bei watched the scene with a wry smile and shook his head.

Have I offended her?

If I get a chance, I should talk things over with her properly.

He got up and left the courtyard.

Deep within the waters, a fierce dragon lay curled up, large, bean-sized tears flowing down as she clutched a pearl beneath her claws.

"Father is gone... Everyone bullies me..."

"Father, I miss you..."

***

A crescent moon, like a hook, hung in the vast sky.

Key Smoke slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the bright moon through the bamboo window.

The flickering candlelight on the table danced unsteadily, casting her shadow, making it flicker from bright to dark in the otherwise empty room. Although it was always like this, for some reason, she felt an inexplicable loneliness at this moment.

The wine jar on the corner of the table was empty, not a drop left, but the air was still faintly fragrant with the scent of alcohol.

Key Smoke let out a long sigh.

Over the nearly thousand years of her long cultivation journey, she had met many men. These men were all different, but most harbored special feelings for her. Some were awestruck by her heavenly beauty; others were utterly infatuated.

She, however, had always laughed them off, never taking any of it to heart.

But finally, when she developed that sort of emotion for someone, reality told her that it was impossible for them to be together.

Whether for her own sake, or for his, and for *her*.

She smacked her lips, feeling a little thirsty. The taste of alcohol still lingered in her throat.

She carelessly poured herself a cup of cold tea and, after a thought, placed a piece of preserved fruit in her mouth.

After a while, she pursed her thin lips and shook her head with a soft sigh.

This isn’t the taste...

It should be softer and sweeter.

That ice cream she had always longed for in the Illusion World... she never did get to taste it.

CREAK—

The sound of a door pushing open reached her ears.

Her eyes trembled slightly, her long lashes fluttering. Then, she leaned back on the brocade couch, a slight curve forming on her lips. "Is Nan Jue here?"

Ji Nanjue pushed open the door and looked at her, her delicate nose crinkling slightly as she waved her hand. "What a strong smell of alcohol."

"Aren’t you the one who doesn’t drink?"

Key Smoke watched Ji Nanjue with an enigmatic smile, her gaze falling on the love bites on Ji Nanjue’s neck. She shifted further onto the bed, making room for her.

Because she hadn’t used Spiritual Energy to deliberately dispel the alcohol, her skin was tinged with an intoxicating blush. Her exceptionally alluring red lips held an expression that was half-teasing, half-indifferent.