Chapter 242: Chapter 186: Childhood Friend

Liaoshou City.

They arrived just in time for market day.

A number of Demon Beasts had recently appeared outside the city.

The city walls were tall and sturdy, and with a City Lord at the Peak of King Rank presiding within, the lives of the city’s residents were unaffected.

The market was bustling with excitement.

Both sides of the main road were lined with long rows of various stalls, and the street was crowded with people.

Sang Luo and Si Ye, just like any ordinary couple, browsed and picked through the goods along the way, buying many pretty and tasty little trinkets. Si Ye wrapped them all up and placed them in his storage space.

Sang Luo walked over to a jewelry stall and picked out a thin, red satin forehead ribbon. After paying, she came back to him and held it up to his handsome face. “Ah Ye, change back to your Bian human form.”

“My Phoenix Body is more beautiful,” Si Ye said with a raised eyebrow, but he obediently changed back anyway.

His fiery red, short hair slowly straightened and lengthened, cascading down to his waist. The flaxen-colored long hair shimmered in the sunlight like satin, with a rich texture.

His peach-blossom eyes, once a translucent, pure red like gemstones, now turned a gentler, more reserved amber.

When he looked down at her, the shadow of his hair fell over his brows and eyes, which now glinted with a hint of translucent black.

There wasn’t much difference in the facial features of Si Ye’s two beastman forms. However, his Phoenix Body was more dazzling and flamboyant, with a wild, roguish aura in every movement. His Bian body, on the other hand, had a more classical, refined elegance, and his gaze carried a touch of tender affection.

“Ah Ye, you’re so handsome~ Put on the forehead ribbon, let me see.” Sang Luo looked at him expectantly.

Si Ye took the thin satin ribbon from her hand and examined it.

Silver threads outlined auspicious cloud-patterned beasts, with a coral-colored Red Jade bead adorning the center. On either side were two small, white jade beads. It was exquisite and beautiful.

“I’ve never worn one of these before,” he said, sounding a bit troubled.

“Come closer, I’ll put it on for you.” Sang Luo took the ribbon from his hand again. Si Ye willingly bent down. She used the index and middle fingers of both hands to gently lift the long, silk-like hair at his forehead, passed the ribbon underneath, and tied it at the back of his head.

They were extremely close, and Si Ye could smell the faint fragrance wafting from her. His heart couldn’t help but race. But then he remembered she was pregnant, and he regretfully reined in his thoughts. ’Just being by her side, joking and playing around, is good enough.’

After tying the ribbon, Sang Luo used the beaded tassels dangling from the sides to weave a thin little braid behind his right ear.

She took two steps back, clasped her hands behind her back, and gazed with considerable satisfaction at the exceptionally graceful man before her.

Crimson like a maple leaf, eyes as bright as stars, with an agile and dashing figure—what a handsome young man.

“Si Ye, am I seeing things? I didn’t expect to run into you here!” A hearty laugh came from behind them.

Sang Luo dropped her hands and turned to look.

A tall, silver-haired young man was striding toward them. He had wheat-colored skin and a dashingly handsome face. The craftsmanship of his clothes was exquisite and luxurious, marking him at a glance as the scion of a prominent family.

Si Ye gave him a high-five and smiled. “It’s been a while.”

“Haha, yeah! It’s been almost two years since I last saw you. I heard you not only found a partner but even have a child on the way. You’re the envy of everyone.” The male Beastman looked at Sang Luo, his silver eyes brightening slightly. “This noble female must be your partner. She’s absolutely beautiful!”

Si Ye introduced him to Sang Luo. “Luoluo, this is my childhood friend, the son of the Sky Tiger Clan’s Clan Leader, Yu Ze.”

Sang Luo extended her hand. “A pleasure to meet you.”

Yu Ze seemed a little embarrassed. He shook her hand and said, “This guy Si Ye is really lucky!”

“Well, I suppose I have your cousin, Zhi Zhen, to thank. She drugged me behind my back, which is how I met Luoluo by a strange twist of fate. I spared her life back then for your sake.”

“Oh, something like that happened? I actually didn’t know.” Yu Ze scratched his head. “If that’s true, she really went too far. As her cousin, I apologize on her behalf.”

“I heard she was placed under house arrest for two years. I wonder if she’s been released yet.”

“I’ll check on her next time I’m back in the clan.”

“Ah Ye!” Another excited, delicate voice called out.

The newcomer was a young female dressed in a purple garment with cloud-like sleeves.

Her face was delicate and pretty, her figure slender and graceful. She wasn’t tall, and her eyes held an elegant arrogance.

She trotted forward, her face flushed with a lovely pink, as if she were wearing rouge.

Si Ye froze for a moment when he saw her.

Sang Luo glanced between the two of them, her tone unreadable. “Ah Ye, is this another one of your childhood sweethearts? A long-lost reunion?”

“Ahem, this is… a noble female from the Purple Mink Clan, Hao Yue.” Si Ye quickly grabbed her hand and whispered, “I don’t know her very well. Yu Ze is the one who usually hangs out with her.”

When Hao Yue saw Sang Luo, the joy on her face vanished. She frowned in annoyance and said, “I’m talking to Ah Ye. Even if you’re his partner, you can’t control this too, can you?”

“I don’t believe I’m familiar with you, noble female.” Si Ye’s expression turned icy. He pulled Sang Luo past the two of them. “Luoluo, what was that pastry you said our daughter liked last time? Let’s go check out Linglong House.”

Hao Yue’s face instantly turned ugly.

Yu Ze quickly tried to smooth things over. “We finally get to see each other after so long. Why don’t we get together for a drink?”

“Luoluo and I have things to do. You’ll have to excuse us.”

“No worries, business comes first. You two didn’t come all the way to Liaoshou City just for the market day, I’m sure. But I should give you a heads-up, there have been a lot of Demon Beasts outside the city recently. You should be careful, especially with a female with you.”

“We came here precisely to help deal with these members of the Demon Clan.”

“Perfect timing! I’m also on a clan mission to hunt down the Demon Clan. Why don’t we travel together?”

Liaoshou City was territory under the Sky Tiger Clan’s control. Si Ye thought for a moment and said, “Alright. But on one condition: when a Demon Beast is about to die, remember to leave it barely alive for us to kill.”

“Huh?” Yu Ze was a bit baffled but didn’t overthink it. He agreed, “Sure. But I can’t make any promises. When I see red in a fight, I might not remember. I’ll leave them for you if I can.”

“See you tomorrow at noon at the usual place.”

“Got it.”

Yu Ze and Hao Yue had other business to attend to, so they also left first.

As they parted, Hao Yue gazed at Si Ye, her feelings for him still evident, before Yu Ze, blushing, pulled her away.

Seeing that Sang Luo was getting a little hungry, Si Ye took her to the most expensive restaurant in the city.

“The food here is pretty good,” Sang Luo commented as she ate. “What’s the deal with Yu Ze and Hao Yue?”

“Yu Ze has liked Hao Yue since they were kids, but Hao Yue…”

“Hao Yue doesn’t like him. She likes you, right?”

“COUGH, COUGH.” Si Ye nearly choked on his tea. “Um, I… I didn’t…”

“The way Hao Yue looks at you is so full of affection, I couldn’t ignore it even if I tried.” Sang Luo propped her chin on her hands and said with a grin, “The Young Master has quite the luck with the ladies, doesn’t he? Zhi Zhen, Bai Wan, Yao Nannan, Hao Yue… You’d better confess. How many more rivals do I have?”

Si Ye swore, “I will only love you in this life! No matter how many others come along, my heart won’t be moved.”

“Not even if someone more beautiful than me comes along? Not even a little?”

“Never!” ’I’ve already been tricked onto her pirate ship, and we even have a child. My life is hers.’

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