Chapter 151 Hostility
Chapter 151 Hostility
"Your Majesty."
Hu Xiaoxiao called out, "Would you like to stay and have dinner with us?"
Ning Xiusu paused and looked at the person who spoke.
"Miss Youlai, judging by the scene you're in, I think you're planning something. I'd rather not get involved."
Hu Xiaoxiao fiddled with the wine cup with a touch of gentle charm.
"Your Majesty, you are too cautious. We are just doing some small business in Mobei. Speaking of which, I still need to ask you for advice."
Ning Xiusu said calmly, "Miss, you think too highly of me. The scenery here is different from my hometown. I don't know much about it."
Hu Xiaoxiao was about to say something when a contemptuous voice spoke:
"Alai, have you forgotten that this idle prince of Dayan lives a life of luxury every day? I'm afraid he doesn't even bother to understand my tribe, let alone Mobei."
The person who spoke was Shu Ye, who was leaning slightly against the pillar.
Those gem-like eyes stared at Ning Xiusu, then glanced past him, filled with sharp sarcasm.
……
This person had a very bad attitude, but Ning Xiusu didn't care.
As he walked slowly past Shu Ye, the sapphire figure flashed and made a move as if premeditated, shattering the faint butterfly shadow.
The spirit butterfly that had gathered in his heart dissipated in an instant, and Ning Xiusu's eyes fell into darkness again.
This was clearly a taunt, Ning Xiusu really didn't understand.
"What does Master Shuye mean?"
"nothing."
His tone was arrogant, his posture was full of disrespect and rudeness, and he started with sarcasm:
"I just heard that Your Highness has become blind, and I'm a little skeptical. So, do you think...is this considered a calamity from heaven?"
The man started cursing as soon as he opened his mouth. Ning Xiusu raised his eyelids and was met with a cold look full of disgust and hostility. He couldn't see, but the clear and moist eyes were not at all dark like those of a blind man.
"It seems that I have a grudge against you in the past."
He said coldly: "No!"
"Oh, then your strong hostility makes me a little confused."
"Don't misunderstand me, Your Highness. I simply believe that this is the result of a calamity. You are living a carefree life in Dayan, but God may not wish you a peaceful and comfortable life in the future!"
Ning Xiu snorted and chuckled, "There should always be a reason to hate someone. Otherwise, what's the difference between cursing without reason and barking like a dog?"
As he spoke, he walked away.
His expression was cold and calm, as if he was very disdainful.
Shu Ye stood behind him with a gloomy face, purple and blue light flashed under his feet, and he looked like he was on the verge of a fight.
"Mr. Ning, stop."
Shu Ye saw that Ning Xiusu did not stop, his eyes flashed like lightning, and he suddenly raised his arm.
A wine bottle on the table beside him was lifted up, and the fine wine turned into a surging torrent, shooting towards his back with the force of a tidal wave.
Ning Xiusu paused and turned around, gathering an invisible wave of air in his palm. The wine bottle and the wine flew up into the air together, like a whirlpool and a stream.
Accompanied by a burst of aroma, the fragrant wine returns to the wine jar and finally falls steadily into your hands.
Shu Ye stared at him intently, as if a storm was brewing in his eyes.
"A special night!"
Hu Xiaoxiao lowered her brows slightly, her autumn-water eyes showed annoyance, and she reminded him.
"The inn is a business, so please be more restrained."
Shu Ye's lips curled up in a cold arc, and he suddenly picked up a glass of wine. The disgust in his eyes overflowed like a tide, but he covered it up with a sneer.
"Since you are a guest, I would like to offer a toast to His Majesty. Wouldn't His Majesty do me the honor?"
Ning Xiusu felt that he was not toasting but wanted to kill someone, but he did not show any emotion, as if provocation was just a breeze to him.
"This wine is of good quality."
He put the wine bottle to his nose and sniffed it, then walked to the table and put it down again.
Shu Ye seemed to be suppressing the anger in his heart, and words burst out one by one.
"Since the prince is unwilling to give me face, it's better for me to stop sticking to my clan and leave on my own. It will be better for everyone!"
"I won't bother you for too long, but staying at an inn doesn't justify the word 'shirk'."
Ning Xiusu said this expressionlessly, and placed a stack of banknotes in his arms on the table. This was a generous gesture, not only settling the bills for several days.
"Please prepare the dinner, my king and my friends will leave tomorrow."
"you!"
Shu Ye shook his sleeves in disgust, and the silver and money scattered on the ground, and the wine jar rolled down with a dull sound.
Ning Xiusu didn't care about his rudeness, as if he was too lazy to pay attention.
He turned around, walked out of the inn on his own, and walked slowly towards the Crescent Moon Lake.
……
The Northern Desert is vast and boundless. In the heart of the desert, Crescent Lake is like a crescent moon, lying quietly in the desert.
The surface of Crescent Lake shimmers with mysterious light, making one marvel at the wonders of nature. And beside the lake, a pavilion stands quietly, its emerald tiles gleaming in the sunlight.
Qi'an was hotter than other places. Ning Xiusu stayed in the water for a while, but it didn't help.
Strange, why can't water relieve the heat...
He was unable to bear it for a moment, so he simply stayed by the water. He only felt the breeze, but the burning sensation all over his body was even more intense, even his clothes were dried out.
Ning Xiu Su reached out his hand to the spring water again in doubt, and suddenly heard footsteps approaching.
Hu Xiaoxiao had her black hair tied up lightly, and was wearing a lotus pink silk dress, which made her skin look delicate and tender, and she was graceful and elegant, like a fairy.
"It's so windy and dusty outside, why is Your Majesty staying here?"
Ning Xiusu saw her and stood up and said, "Miss, if you are not running the inn, why are you wandering around here?"
A gust of wind blew by, and the emerald green gauze she was wearing emitted a warm luster under the soft light.
"My inn's business is very poor. There is no one here during the day, so I have no time. If it weren't for the prince, I would probably lose money these days."
"Don't tell me you're really here for business..."
She didn't answer, but raised one of her delicate hands. Her white fingers were as slender as green onions, and she suddenly handed over a small and exquisite purple box.
Ning Xiusu was confused: "What is this?"
Hu Xiaoxiao's eyes were as clear as autumn water, and when her eyes moved, they were full of tenderness and gentleness.
"It seems that the prince really doesn't understand the habits of mermaids... Qi'an's temperature is relatively high, which must be uncomfortable for our people. This is the cooling pill that we always have on hand."
Ning Xiusu took it, opened it, and saw many small purple pills inside.
A hint of coolness hit my nose, and there was nothing wrong with it.
He suddenly realized that he had heard of this thing before. It was said that it was often used by mermaids to shrink their scales, although he had never used it much.
Ning Xiusu closed the box, put it in his arms, and nodded politely:
"Thank you very much."
Hu Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes moved as she said softly:
"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. After all, mermaids are of the same bloodline. I hope Shuye's rudeness just now won't be taken to heart."
He said "Oh" casually: "So you are apologizing on his behalf?"
"Shu Ye has no father or mother. He was taken in as a disciple by the Abyss Master. Later, the Abyss Master went to Dayan for the sake of the Human Emperor. After dismissing Long Yuan, he abandoned Shu Ye and never returned."
When Hu Xiaoxiao spoke, her voice was soft and melodious, and her pearly teeth were faintly visible.
"Speaking of which, Master Yuan has indeed failed the merman lineage and her only disciple."
No wonder, this unwarranted hatred...
Ning Xiusu understood and said, "I won't join Longyuan. Actually... you don't have to save me."
"It's true that the person I want to save is not you."
"So, you're after the Dragon Bone Seal?"
"Young Master Hua is a very kind person. The dragon bone mark on his body is of course very important to our clan."
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard the sound of hurried trotting.
Hua Jianbai walked briskly, each step carrying the youthful vigor that only a young man could show, as if he was approaching with a gust of wind.
"Xiaoxiao——"
He was wearing a snow-blue round-necked robe with delicate acacia flowers embroidered with gold thread. Around his waist was a belt of the same color with spider silk patterns on it, outlining his heroic figure.
"Why have you been avoiding me these days?"
When Hu Xiaoxiao saw him, she pursed her red lips, revealing a hint of tenderness.
"Dude, you look better now."
Hua Jianbai's face blossomed with a smile, and he glanced at Ning Xiusu with curiosity.
"Big villain, what were you talking about just now?"
He replied lazily: "Just chatting."
Hua Jianbai grinned at Hu Xiaoxiao again and asked, "But Xiaoxiao, why didn't you come to see me? You left me to get acupuncture all by myself until now."
"My dear, the Dragon Bone Seal is quite dangerous. This is for your own good."
"Why are you calling me a playboy again? You clearly came to Qi'an to find me and save me, so why are you still acting?"
Hu Xiaoxiao's voice was as soft as cotton wool, like a breeze blowing through flower petals. She said, "Young Master Hua, you must have misunderstood something. My visit to the Luo Mansion was a coincidence, and my visit to Qi'an had other purposes."
Hua Jianbai was slightly stunned when he heard this, "What's your purpose?"
"Talk about business."
"Ah, do you want to sell the store or start a chain?"
"..."
She didn't answer, but just said, "What Mr. Hua said is too profound."
Ning Xiusu looked at her with an inquiring gaze, as if trying to read something from her face:
"The girl keeps talking about business, could it be that she has some entanglement with the Qi'an royal family?"
Hu Xiaoxiao didn't respond either, but her eyebrows arched slightly, and she looked at him with a gentle gaze: "Why do you think so?"
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