Chapter 57: Luli Ling’s Obsession and Dorm Room Antics

“Ridiculous, Xiyue, you are far too naive.

How could I possibly hand you over so easily?

Tell me, should I simply imprison you, or find a way to eliminate that fellow, or perhaps…”

In her private chambers, Luli Ling clutched a photograph of Ouyang Xiyue, her expression contorted as she uttered terrifying words.

“Xiyue, you’re grown now; you must learn to be good, to be obedient.

Otherwise, I’ll have to teach you myself, hand in hand.

Ah, Xiyue, it’s been so long, I’ve missed you terribly.

I simply wish to be with you every moment, even in death we shall be buried together.

Be a good Xiyue, guard your secret well, and wait for me to rescue you哦～hehehehehehehehehe…”

Luli Ling’s voice trailed off into a chilling, eerie chuckle.

“Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple,” Luli Ling stated in a calm voice.

In that very instant, the previously empty room, save for Luli Ling, was suddenly filled with seven shadowy figures, each distinct in color.

These seven individuals corresponded precisely to the seven hues of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.

“Princess, your subordinates await your command!

We shall brave fire and tread water without hesitation!” the seven declared in a unified, exceptionally resonant voice.

Their faces remained obscured, for each was cloaked in a different colored cowl, their features, save for eyes, nose, and mouth, wrapped in various colored bandages, giving them a somewhat unsettling, mummy-like appearance.

“The granddaughter of the current Pope of the Holy Light Church dares to openly snatch what is mine?

I care not if she acts on her father king’s orders or anyone else’s.

Any who dare set their sights on Xiyue shall be executed without mercy, leaving no survivors.

However, since she is the granddaughter of the current Pope of the Holy Light Church, leave her alive for me.

I intend to personally attend to her, to make her understand precisely what it feels like to brazenly try and take what is mine.”

“Yes, Princess!

Your subordinates will not fail to meet your high expectations.

We shall capture her and present her to you!” the seven replied in unison, their synchronized tone betraying their profound understanding.

“Oh, right.

Tell Hei and Bai to keep a close watch on Xiyue.

Should anything happen to Xiyue, I will shatter their bones without fail.

Be good, and as long as you’re obedient, I can be very gentle~ hehehe,” Luli Ling said, her voice laced with an eerie quality.

“Your subordinates accept your command, Princess.

We shall take our leave!” With identical movements, the seven vanished from the room.

‘Heh, Bai is indeed far more reliable than that fellow Hei.

It’s excellent that Xiyue didn’t discover them.

However, judging by Bai’s description, it seems Xiyue has been concealing quite a bit of his strength.

Bai said Xiyue’s power is no longer beneath his.

Excellent, excellent.

As expected of the one I’ve chosen; his strength is truly unfathomable.

But Xiyue, Xiyue, your power seems to be advancing far too rapidly.

Are you trying to break free from me so soon?

Xiyue, I know you wish to avenge your father, but even if your power grows quickly, the Ouyang family’s might is not something you alone can contend with.

You need me, so you must learn to be good.

It’s just the Ouyang family.

If you can, if you can stay obediently by my side, perhaps I’ll be in a good mood and help you eradicate them.

I still remember clearly when your uncle died before my eyes; you couldn’t handle the shock and simply fainted.

When you first arrived here, I remember you were so docile and adorable.

I never imagined that now, having grown up, your wings would harden.

You’ve become increasingly disobedient, and now you wish to escape me.

I won’t let you have your way.

Be good, and stay by my side forever!

Hahahahaahahahaha!!’

Luli Ling’s expression contorted into an abnormal twist as she spoke.

Suddenly, a knock echoed at Luli Ling’s chamber door.

Luli Ling coughed twice, swiftly reverting to her usual gentle and elegant demeanor.

With a slight wave of her hand, the door swung open.

“Princess, the matter concerning the annihilation of the Ye family branch has been thoroughly investigated.

If our suspicions are correct, it was Lord Prime Minister who orchestrated it.

As for his current whereabouts, they remain unknown.

What are your commands?”

The newcomer was clad in silver armor, his physique exceptionally robust, clearly that of a seasoned warrior.

“Oh? Is that so?

So it was the Prime Minister.

Interesting, truly interesting; things are becoming increasingly amusing.

You may leave for now.

I understand.

I’ll call for you if needed.”

Luli Ling said, waving her hand dismissively.

“Princess, this humble general has another matter, but I am uncertain whether it is appropriate to speak of it.”

“Oh? Speak your mind.

I recall you, General, have always been straightforward.

How rare it is for you to seek my opinion this time,” Luli Ling chuckled playfully.

“Not at all, Princess; you flatter this humble general.

While I am indeed straightforward, the intelligence reports suggest that at the scene of the Ye family branch’s demise, they also witnessed another silver figure.

So, thinking along those lines…”

The general trailed off, keenly aware of Ouyang Xiyue’s immense importance to the Princess.

He was even more acutely aware of the terrifying and chilling true nature hidden beneath the gentle facade of the Princess before him.

He dared not provoke this powerful figure, for the consequences—annihilation and the implication of nine generations—were all too real.

“I understand.

You may withdraw,” Luli Ling said, her eyes suddenly sharpening as she waited for his words.

“This humble general takes his leave.”

With that, the man departed with remarkable speed, as if he wished to spend not another moment in that room.

‘Tsk, Xiyue, Xiyue, I never would have imagined you were also a participant.

Though “participant” might not be the most fitting term; perhaps “instigator” is more accurate?

Otherwise, why would that old Prime Minister, who has no quarrel with the Ye family, personally take action?

It seems, Xiyue, you’re still hiding many things from me.’

‘Xiyue, you’ve truly become disobedient.

I genuinely didn’t expect you to be in league with that old man, the Prime Minister.

Xiyue, you’re quite daring!

To think that even the esteemed Prime Minister of the Saint Spirit Continent would show you such deference, listening to your every word.

That old man, he even looks down on me a little, so arrogant he is.

I’m very curious as to what benefits you’ve offered him.

I can’t believe he would personally act on your behalf, exposing himself and incurring the enmity of a major family like the Ye family, just to help you.

It seems I truly underestimated you before, Xiyue.

Indeed, things are becoming increasingly interesting.

So, let us wait and see, hahahaha!

After all, no matter what, you will never escape the palm of my hand in this lifetime, hahahahaahahahaha!’

****

It was now evening… in the dorm room…

“Hey! Can’t you be a little more honest, Chi Congyu!

You have so much space over there, stop pushing into my side!

Are you trying to flatten me into a meat patty!” Ouyang Xiyue exclaimed, his voice tinged with a headache.

“But I want to be closer to Xiyue!

Xiyue, let’s just pretend we’re already married.

Isn’t it nice to get used to living together in advance?

Besides, we’re already sleeping on the floor, and there’s so much empty space.

Don’t worry, how could I bear to flatten you into a meat patty?

Good boy, snuggle!”

It was clear they were sleeping on makeshift beds in the living room.

Ouyang Xiyue’s left side was against the wall, yet Chi Congyu, on his right, despite having ample space on her own side, relentlessly squeezed closer, leaving Ouyang Xiyue unable to even turn over.

Initially, one was on the left side of the room, near the wall, and the other on the right.

But Chi Congyu, that rascal, simply dragged her makeshift bed over, unstoppable.

Ouyang Xiyue felt utterly helpless, exasperated, and truly annoyed!

“Hey, get this straight!

At most, we’re just friends right now, and ‘potential’ friends at that!

Don’t push your luck; go back to your spot and stay away from me!

And take your hand out from under my blanket!

Behave yourself, you pervert, or I’ll twist your head off!”

“Oh, Xiyue, no matter what you say, if you’re not my wife now, you will be sooner or later.

It’s just a matter of time.

Come on, let your husband give you a hug, be obedient.”

Chi Congyu, ever unyielding, continued to make advances on Ouyang Xiyue.

“Bastard, shut up!

I said I’m not yet, so behave yourself!

And besides! Even if we do get married in the future! You need to understand that I’ll be your husband, and you’ll be my wife, no arguments!

Shut up, you scoundrel! If you don’t want to turn into an ice cube, then behave tonight.

Stop being so handsy!

And letting you hug me is already my limit.

If you keep pushing, I really will strike!”

As he spoke, Ouyang Xiyue began to channel his magic, a clear threat.

“Stop, stop, stop!

Alright, alright, I get it.

I’ll maintain my distance.

Then, good night, my future wife; I love you!”

Chi Congyu uttered the overly sweet words, then tightly embraced Ouyang Xiyue and drifted off to sleep.

‘You scoundrel, ah, well, never mind.

I won’t argue with you.’

‘Just wait, I’ll make you truly understand who the husband is and who the wife is.

But then again, things can change at any moment; anything is possible.

Who knows if she and I will truly end up together?

Although we haven’t known each other for long, I can tell she’s not a bad person, just a little strange, for some reason.’

Ouyang Xiyue sighed inwardly, lamenting how swiftly time passed.

Reflecting on everything that had transpired, from life’s dramatic highs and lows to his current stable existence, he acknowledged that while the present held more troublesome annoyances than his childhood, overall, it wasn’t bad, just passable.

He had met many trustworthy people.

Ah, life is long; who knows what the future holds?

Dwelling on such thoughts was futile, so he decided to quietly sleep.

With another helpless sigh, Ouyang Xiyue also drifted off to a peaceful sleep.