Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 627: There was a moment when the Third Master really was moved (4000+)

Chapter 627: Chapter 627: There was a moment when the Third Master really was moved (4000+)

While the students of Odi School were in class, the quiet campus was patrolled by two figures traversing every corner.

Wei Xishi led the way, followed closely by Liuliu.

As they moved, Wei Xishi’s compass reacted in areas of abnormal magnetism.

When passing the teaching building, the compass would tremble slightly two times before quickly returning to its normal stillness.

Unknowingly, the two arrived at the small grove they had passed by when they entered the school last night.

The compass in Wei Xishi’s hand began spinning crazily.

After glancing at the compass, Liuliu’s face turned pale. "Boss, something’s not right here!"

"I can see that!" Wei Xishi snapped, his tone noticeably harsher.

His icy eyes bore into the small grove before them, and his handsome yet grim face signaled the gravity of the situation.

Haunted by the memories of the previous night’s incidents at the teaching building, Wei Xishi stepped into the grove.

Liuliu remained where he stood, clearly hesitant.

The abnormal reading on the compass hadn’t escaped his attention.

Whatever was causing such disturbance was clearly lurking inside the grove, and it likely held powerful, sinister energy.

He dreaded puppets, especially those grotesque, ominous spirits.

As Wei Xishi walked further away, Liuliu gritted his teeth and followed.

"Boss, wait for me!"

After Wei Xishi entered the grove, the compass remained still.

He put away the compass and took out a yellow talisman paper from his bag.

By the time Liuliu caught up with him, he’d slapped it on his back.

Wei Xishi advised him in a cool voice, "Stay sharp. Something’s not right here."

"Okay, I g-got it," stammered Liuliu, clearly terrified.

Inside, he despised encountering filthy entities.

The two proceeded further into the heart of the grove, Wei Xishi leading and Liuliu following.

Before long, they came upon a tree filled with hanging red cloths.

Liuliu stopped and examined the tree closely.

He scratched the back of his head and asked uncertainly, "Is this a Huangjue tree?"

Wei Xishi nodded and continued walking.

As he observed the Huangjue tree adorned in red cloths, his eyes reflected a peculiar expression.

It was late October, and the Huangjue tree was in fruit.

The fruits would settle in the leaf axils of the Huangjue tree, appearing spherical in shape, and demonstrating either yellow or purple-red colors.

Hanging in clusters, these fruits appeared pleasing to the eye.

Huangjue fruit ought to be eaten with caution, as it could stimulate the digestive tract and potentially cause gastrointestinal diseases.

Wei Xishi stood beneath the tree, focusing on the red cloths of various ages that adorned its branches.

Also known as the Huang Ge tree, the Huangjue tree, as recorded in Buddhist scriptures, was often referred to as the holy Bodhi tree, under which people made wishes.

Liuliu joined Wei Xishi, crossing his arms and patting his windbreaker.

"Boss, why do I get the feeling this place is filled with gloomy energy?"

Weishi Xishi felt it too.

The closer he got to the Huangjue tree, the stronger the chilling presence became.

Even if he couldn’t see the tree’s aura, he could clearly sense its malignance.

If his guess was correct, this tree had likely cultivated itself into a Tree Demon.

Wei Xishi took off his backpack once again and drew out a dagger.

He tossed the backpack into Liuliu’s arms, holding the dagger tightly and approaching the Huangjue tree.

Liuliu’s eyes grew wide as he watched him approach the tree. "Boss, what are you doing?"

Wei Xishi didn’t respond. He braced himself and thrust his dagger towards the tree’s coarse bark.

But the blade in his hand didn’t touch the bark of the Huangjue tree.

An invisible force stopped him when his blade was just inches away from the bark.

Wei Xishi drew on the Nine Revolutions Universe Technique and put more muscle behind his strike.

But it was futile. He couldn’t get any closer.

The Huangjue tree was using its power to resist his onslaught.

Wei Xishi creased the corners of his lips, a solution emerging within his mind.

Having ascertained his suspicion, he stopped the probe and turned to leave.

Wei Xishi, taking a moment to pack his dagger back into the backpack, signaled Liuliu to start walking back. "Let’s go."

Liuliu was incredulous. "Just like that?"

He had witnessed the strange incident just now, and knew full well that the Huangjue tree was far from normal.

According to past experiences, shouldn’t the boss have opted to nip the trouble in the bud right then and there?

Confused, Liuliu rushed to catch up with his boss.

No matter how many times he asked, Wei Xishi remained silent, his somber expression petrifying.

When the two returned to the dormitory assigned by Director Liu, Wei Xishi tossed his backpack at the entrance.

He walked into the room, pulled out his phone, and effortlessly found Qin Ruan’s contact in his phonebook.

Without any hesitation, his fingers dialed the number.

...

At the Champs Elysees Manor.

Qin Ruan and Grandfather Huo were still in a warm embrace when the melodious sound of a phone ringing interrupted their tender moment.

The call was for Qin Ruan.

Huo Yunjiao let her go, giving her space to answer the call.

Qin Ruan took out her phone and noticed an unfamiliar number.

She had not finished talking to Grandfather Huo and was going to decline the call with a tap on the screen.

But just as her thumb was about to touch the screen, her eyes seemed to flash with some realization and her action was halted midway.

Eventually, she accepted the call.

As soon as she brought the phone to her ear, she heard, "Is this Qin Ruan?"

A calm voice devoid of any emotion came through the other end.

Qin Ruan gently pulled away from Grandfather Huo’s grasp, turned and walked out of the drawing room.

She replied, "It’s me."

Her voice was equally impassive, but carried a trace of solemnity.

She had a hunch about who was on the other end of the call.

Wei Xishi.

She recalled giving him her number, telling him to call her if anything happened.

"Qin Ruan, this is Wei Xishi."

Just as she thought. Qin Ruan lifted an eyebrow in query, "Is there a problem?"

Wei Xishi’s voice remained cool and detached, carrying a hint of caution. "I’ve run into some difficulties at Odi School. There are not just puppet spirits, but also evil spirits, and a tree on the verge of transforming into a Tree Demon."

A light of surprise flashed across Qin Ruan’s eyes as a delighted smile curled her lips.

She quickened her pace upstairs, a hint of excitement evident in her voice, "Alright, I’m on my way. Wait for me!"

"Call me once you reach. I’ll come to pick you up."

"Understood!"

After hanging up, Qin Ruan ascended the stairs more briskly.

Puppet spirits, evil spirits, and a tree demon, all linked to the fate of six persons, were bound to be teeming with intense Evil Qi.

Qin Ruan, filled with anticipation, was oblivious to the worry on Grandfather Huo’s face as he carefully followed her retreating figure.

She wished now that she could instantly teleport to Odi School, absorbing all the imminent Evil Qi.

Qin Ruan hurried back to her room to change into looser and more comfortable clothes.

Pushing open the door to her dressing room, she saw San Ye standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom.

Her mood was good as she squinted her eyes and said to him, "San Ye, I need to go out for a while. You should stay at home as it’s cold outside and you might catch a cold."

Huo Yunjiao stood on the balcony, hands crossed together, looking calm.

Even such a composed stance was enough to explain his noble and elegant temperament.

San Ye’s eyes, filled with a smile, looked up and down Qin Ruan’s outfit.

This girl was indeed dressed quite a lot. The casual sportswear on her didn’t show her belly much.

He stood without moving, his voice soft and warm, reminding her, "Be careful when you go out, should I let Huo Qiang and Lin Hao accompany you?"

Qin Ruan grabbed her bag and waved her hand at him, "No need, just Lin Hao is enough, Huo Qiang should stay here with you."

After all, Huo Qiang was a person that San Ye was accustomed to.

Huo Chuan was not in the Champs Elysees Manor since yesterday, so she couldn’t leave San Ye without someone handy.

Once everything was ready, Qin Ruan smiled at San Ye and said goodbye, "I’m leaving now. I will try to come back early and have dinner with you."

"Wait." San Ye called out to Qin Ruan.

He slowly walked over to Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan’s eyes, clutching her bag, were fixed on him without blinking.

San Ye stretched out his hand and put a piece of chocolate candy in Qin Ruan’s bag.

Still not at ease, he earnestly reminded Qin Ruan, "Be careful outside; your physical condition is not what it was a few months ago. If you can’t stand it, come back.

If you get injured or make any mistakes this time, I won’t let you go out in the future — I’m not too comfortable with you always running around."

How could Qin Ruan possibly allow herself to have an accident?

She considered both the life of the child in her belly and her own life very important.

"I know, don’t worry!"

Huo Yunjiao bent his head and kissed Qin Ruan on the forehead.

His lips, soft and cold, left hers as soon as they touched.

"Go, I’ll wait for you to come back."

Qin Ruan nodded, her forehead still warm, and left in a hurry.

Her blushing ears caught San Ye’s eye, a faint smile playing in his eyes.

After Qin Ruan left, he walked once again to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the bedroom.

San Ye’s cold and calm eyes were fixed on the floor below.

Within a few minutes, Lin Hao and several Hidden Guards from the Huo family appeared in his sight.

In no time, Qin Ruan’s figure — much fuller than when they first met — was clearly seen by San Ye.

After Lin Hao took Qin Ruan into the car, he went around the front of the car and got into the driver’s seat.

The remaining few Hidden Guards from the Huo family followed in the cars behind.

San Ye stood upstairs, watching the vehicles gradually move away until they disappeared from his sight.

He stood still, peering out of the window with deep and emotionless eyes, a thoughtful look on his handsome face.

After a long while, San Ye finally moved.

He took out his cell phone from his pocket and made a call.

The call was picked up quickly.

"San Ye?"

A familiar voice came through the cellphone speaker into San Ye’s ears.

His eyes slightly lowered, his long eyelashes covering the deep light in his eyes, "Master Lai Xuzi, you understand the state of my health. Given my current condition, is there any chance that I might live to see a natural end if a miracle were to happen?"

The bright future proposed by Qin Ruan was hard for San Ye not to be moved by.

Master Lai Xuzi fell silent on the other end of the line.

This was not the first time San Ye had asked him this question.

As a young man, the Third Master had asked him for the first time, dissatisfied with his fate.

Now, as Master Huo was on the verge of middle age, he asked once again if there were any miracles.

A sigh from Ling Xuzi sounded.

Huo Yunjiao withdrew his gaze from the scenery outside the window, and within the sigh of the other party, he had his answer in his heart.

Ling Xuzi seemed to be organizing his words, it was quite a while before he spoke: "Master, your lifespan is already determined, even the Underworld King cannot change it. Your Madam to be is extraordinarily skilled in metaphysics, and has potential connections with the Netherworld, even with the Underworld King.

But even she cannot change your lifespan. A lifespan of ten years is the limit. You have recently taken medicine of symbiosis and antipathy, in actuality, your life expectancy is less than ten years."

Huo Yunjiao turned to walk towards the door, his tone nonchalant: "I understand."

This careless tone lacked any emotional fluctuation.

It was as if they were discussing something unrelated to his life and death.

Ling Xuzi knew that Master Huo’s second inquiry must be filled with hope.

He did not want to shatter such hopes, yet he must tell the truth: "Master, your days are already predetermined. The respected Madam may extend your life, but cannot change what is already set, it is still the unalterable fate dictated by Heavenly Dao."

Huo Yunjiao’s calm eyes turned dull, and he responded with the same calmness as before: "I understand, thank you for your troubles."

Ling Xuzi sighed inwardly, lamenting that the heavens were jealous of such a genius.

It was a pity that someone as brilliant as Master Huo was doomed to die young.

He tried to comfort him: "Master, rest assured, the descent of the Imperial Star is a sign of the mortal incarnation of the Purple Imperial. You are currently the head of a family and hold the heavy responsibilities of a nation. Even if you die, you will not perish like ordinary people..."

In the quiet space, Huo Yunjiao walked out of the bedroom with ease.

He stood at the door of the study, pushing open the door in front of him.

Hearing Master Ling Xuzi repeat the words he had heard countless times, he apologized: "Master, I understand, I will no longer harbor such illusions in the future, I have some matters to attend, I will not disturb you further."

Master Ling Xuzi quickly acknowledged.

The call ended there.

Huo Yunjiao walked into the study and came to the desk, pulling open a drawer.

Inside were files neatly arranged by someone, on top of which was a delicate gift box, about the size of half a palm.

His slender and jade-like hand picked up the exquisitely crafted box.

Huo Yunjiao put down his phone, his fingertip touching the switch on the box. The two rings on the ring pillow inside came into view.

There were a male and female version of the ring. The diamond for the male version was more simple, while the diamond on the female’s ring was more evenly translucent and of a heavier weight.

The diamond ring symbolizes pure and innocent, indestructible, and eternally loyal love.

In the context of marriage, it represented the bond between the couple.

After getting married to Qin Ruan, they hadn’t even had a pair of wedding rings.

If it had been any other woman, they would have definitely raised a fuss.

He remembered when his elder brother married his sister-in-law, the two were very particular about their wedding rings.

Huo Yunjiao traced the two diamond rings on the ring pillow with his fingertips, and the edge of his beautiful lips raised slightly.

Soon, the corner of his lips pressed down and that barely visible smile dissipated.

The pair of rings in his hand were specially customized and many of the details were personally designed by him, they were unique in this world.

He couldn’t deny that Qin Ruan did articulate a desirable future, and there was indeed a moment when he was genuinely moved by her words.

He could just stay by her side, watch their child grow up together, and see them get married and have children after growing up.

Eventually, when he and Qin Ruan have turned grey together, they could hold their grandchildren and enjoy the pleasure of being elderly.

A lifetime is so fleeting, it goes by in the blink of an eye.

Some people reach the end of their lives and can enjoy the happiness of three generations.

Although the process may have some regrets, they have lived a full life.

Yet some people, no matter how hard they strive, find a complete life still out of reach.

Master Huo hid the shadow in his eyes, and his double pupils returned to their calm composure.

He closed the box of rings and put it back in the drawer.

To live to see his children getting married and having children?

He was afraid he would have to break his promise to her.