Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Ghosts of the past

Mo Xi thought her plan had gone unhitched. She rushed back to her quarters with a grin on her face. What she didn’t know was that all her actions had been seen.

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In a dimly lit study, shadows danced across the walls, casting an eerie glow over the room. Xiang Yu’s figure was ghostly, his presence a dark silhouette against the flickering candlelight. The air was thick with tension, the silence broken only by the soft rustle of the masked assassin’s cloak as he knelt before him. The assassin held a messenger spirit falcon, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. On its tarsus was a small tube. Inside was a rolled-up note. With a bow, the assassin presented the note to Xiang Yu, his head lowered in submission.

Xiang Yu’s eyes narrowed staring at the note. His father had shown him that blood ties meant nothing thus he had no special expectations. He wanted to meet her in person and what happens after would be determined by her. His aura shifted. It became dark and terrifying, a palpable force that seemed to suck the warmth from the room.

He took the tiny piece of paper, his fingers unfurling it with deliberate slowness. As his eyes scanned the words written on it, a sinister smile played at the corners of his lips. "Let them send the note," he said, his voice a low menacing whisper. "I want to see how this plot unfolds."

The assassin nodded, understanding the unspoken command. He rose and left the room, leaving Xiang Yu alone with his thoughts. His stance grew colder, his demeanour oppressive. His eyes glinted with a dangerous light as he contemplated what her reaction would be when they finally met. With slow, deliberate steps, Xiang Yu walked out of the study, the night air wrapping around him like a cloak. The crimson moonlight cast long shadows on the ground, mirroring the darkness within his heart.

And where were the twins? They were busying themselves preparing a bath for their master. There were plenty of people to do it but the two would show off their fangs if anyone offered to do it. They hovered over the steaming bath, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of lantern light. Lian dipped her fingers into the murky white water and nodded her head satisfied with the temperature. With synchronized grace, they tossed in fresh pink and white plumeria blossoms, their giggles echoing off the carved walls. The sweet scent of incense wafted through the air, creating a serene atmosphere.

This sweet moment didn’t last long though. That’s because they began to argue again. This time they were arguing about which bath bar to leave behind. Holding the lotus-scented one, Lian insisted, "We should put the lotus bath bar," her eyes sparkling with mischief. _{freёwebnovel.com}

"No, the rose bath bar is better. Look, it’s prettier too," Mei countered, crossing her arms defiantly. Looking at them now, you would think that they were arguing over serious matters.