Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 86 - 82 The Xiao Family Sisters

Chapter 86: Chapter 82 The Xiao Family Sisters

The branches shook violently before a snap could be heard as the branch could no longer bear the weight of Li Ping’an and the ghostly charm at its end, and broke off instantly.

The long sleeve that bound Li Ping’an to the ghostly charm happened to hang on the broken end of the branch, swinging the two in the air like a pendulum, finally crashing into each other.

"Be careful!"

The ghostly charm stationed on the trunk of the tree called out a warning to the floating ghostly charm, who was about to collide with Li Ping’an again and was lifting her sword to stab towards Li Ping’an’s face. Li Ping’an calmly kicked her away, and then reached out to grab the ghostly charm’s chest, trying to subdue her.

"Hmm?"

Li Ping’an only felt an indescribably softness in the chest of the ghostly charm, reminiscent of the night with the Axe Guild and Zixia, truly an exceptional feel.

"Yo-ho! It’s a female ghost, ha!"

After the initial shock, Li Ping’an felt delighted and instead hugged the female ghost close, burying his head in her shoulder and feeling tremendously joyful.

"Fire - Heavenly Gang’s Five Dispersing Fires!"

The young Taoist held the talisman paper in his hand, spewing flames out of his palm. Wherever the fire landed, the ground charred, and the trees turned black, showcasing its terrifying power indeed.

"Lie Zhen!"

The eight ghostly charms immediately dodged, no longer playing tricks or hiding their faces, they removed their ghostly masks and revealed human features, drawing their swords to fight.

"Hmm? They are actually people! My Taoist magic is only for vanquishing demons and exorcism, not for killing!"

The young Taoist promptly leaped back over ten meters, stabilizing his stance before spitting on his palm and drawing another talisman. Facing the eight deceivers, he shouted:

"Freeze!"

All at once, the eight feigning specters froze like clay sculptures or wooden carvings, motionless.

The young Taoist immediately turned back to Li Ping’an, who was swinging on a tree branch with the female ghost in his arms, and said anxiously:

"They turned out to be human!"

"You only just realized that!"

Li Ping’an continued lying comfortably ensconced in warmth, but the female ghost rooted to the tree trunk saw the dire situation and, knowing she had encountered an outlander with superior skills and not a rival, promptly cut the sleeve that was hanging on the tree. Li Ping’an and the female ghost in his arms fell to the ground simultaneously.

Seizing the opportunity, the female ghost from the tree attacked from behind, suddenly taking Li Ping’an hostage, holding a sword to his throat, and threatening the young Taoist, saying:

"Demon Daoist! What sorcery have you cast? Release them immediately, or I’ll kill him!"

The young Taoist sauntered over with his hands on his hips and a mischievous smile, saying:

"Go ahead and kill him, I don’t know him anyway!"

"Hey, you’re really loyal, you scoundrel!"

Li Ping’an had intentionally fallen into her grasp, and even though the woman now held him hostage, he could smell her intoxicating fragrance while close to her, and leaned into the female ghost’s embrace, enjoying himself, saying:

"Take your time talking, don’t resolve your dispute just yet!"

"Hmm? This jade pendant is..."

The woman who had been "swinging" with Li Ping’an stood only a meter away from him and thus saw the jade pendant hanging from his waist. She immediately walked forward, picked it up, and exclaimed in surprise:

"The Red Sun Jade Pendant? Could it be that you are the esteemed Senior Zhuge Weiwei from the Futang Group?"

"Ah? Zhuge Weiwei?"

Li Ping’an was still not fully comprehending the situation when both female ghosts quickly removed their masks, revealing their true faces.

The young lady who had taken him hostage was the picture of grace and beauty, radiant and exquisite, with eyes like limpid autumn pools sparkling with light. Her slightly plump face only added to her youthful charm, her presence so extraordinary it was as if she did not partake in the affairs of the human realm, an unparalleled beauty with the purest essence between heaven and earth.

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The girl he had just embraced had cheeks like meticulously polished porcelain, lustrous and fair, her elegance unparalleled. Her eyes were like the clearest lakes in the world, each glance telling a deep and charming story. Her smile, like the rising sun, was joyful and warm, irresistible to all.

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One of those two girls had a beauty that could overturn states, and the other a beauty that could overturn cities. They were indeed rare beauties in the world. Although their appearances were distinct, their eyes and expressions were similar, suggesting they were siblings.

Li Ping’an, upon first glance, was utterly charmed. On the second look, he was continually astonished, at a loss for words.

"I have been disrespectful!"

The two girls immediately bowed respectfully, daring not to make any rash moves, and on seeing Li Ping’an again, they looked up to him greatly. It wasn’t because of his charm, but rather his identity: Zhuge Weiwei, the military strategist of the Futang Group, whose renown was known throughout the world, admired by all those in the Great Tang who bore resentment.

"You are Senior Zhuge Weiwei? No wonder you already knew they were humans and didn’t tell me."

The young Taoist immediately changed his demeanor to match that of the two girls, rubbing his hands and shamelessly edging closer, staring at Li Ping’an admiringly.

"Wow! You’re so beautiful!"

Li Ping’an, carried away by his emotions, reached out to touch the face of the girl in front, but she bashfully dodged, saying with great respect:

"Senior, I am the descendant of a loyal family. My name is Xiao Qingfeng, and this behind me is my sister, Xiao Yuechi."

Li Ping’an turned back to admire them and said:

"As I guessed, you really are sisters, each with her own charm. It would be fantastic fortune to marry you both."

Xiao Yuechi, hearing Li Ping’an’s comments, blushed red to her ears, but still bowed respectfully and said:

"Senior Zhuge, I am Xiao Yuechi. I greet you."

The young Taoist, staring at the lecherous Li Ping’an, muttered:

"So Senior Zhuge is also a man of lust. How is that different from the upright image we’ve heard about him?"

Only then did Li Ping’an start to act more dignified, looking at Xiao Qingfeng and Xiao Yuechi and asking:

"Why are you two beauties here playing tricks and frightening people in the dead of night? You’re lucky to have encountered me. If it had been a lecher like him..."

Li Ping’an pointed at the young Taoist and continued:

"You would have been ruined, understand?"

Xiao Yuechi hastily explained:

"To be frank with Senior Zhuge, our father is the current Imperial Censor Xiao Wangba. Discontent with the State Preceptor’s misuse of power and harming people, he arranged an assassination attempt on the State Preceptor which failed, forcing our family to flee Chang’an. We’ve temporarily settled here, and since our father secretly returned to Chang’an a few days ago to handle some affairs, we’ve been disguising ourselves as ghosts for our protection, waiting for his return."

"So that’s how you two knew about my Red Sun Jade Pendant. Turns out your father is Xiao Wangba, a member of the Futang Group."

Li Ping’an, combining this with the dying requests of Zhuge Weiwei, was then certain that what Xiao Qingfeng and Xiao Yuechi had said was true.

The young Taoist, seeing how lively the conversation was between Li Ping’an and the Xiao sisters, immediately squeezed through, grinning shamelessly:

"Who would have thought I’d meet Senior Zhuge? It truly is my honor. They, too, come from a distinguished family. You all are famous people. Now it’s my turn to introduce myself. I am..."

"Hey, hey, hey, why are you everywhere? Are you blind? Hurry up and untie their hands!"

Li Ping’an gave the young Taoist who was interrupting his conversation with the Xiao sisters a disdainful glance.

"Yes, yes, yes! Senior Zhuge, please wait a moment."

The young Taoist immediately turned around and performed a Dispelling Spell to free the eight people who had been immobilized, then eagerly turned back to introduce himself: