The Immortal Fire

Chapter 52: Young Master Xue II

"E-ekhem," the man coughed as he opened the fan on the shelf not far from them and began to fan his face.

Silent, no one intended to open the conversation. Song Jun stared at the two people before him in turn. "What's been going on?"

The misbehaved Liu Ying hurriedly gave an explanation, but was interrupted by Xue Hongli quickly. "Is this servant yours?"

As if regaining consciousness, Liu Ying noticed his own appearance. The awkward situation earlier, Liu Ying should not have overreacted. He was still in disguise of being a man, and only Song Jun knew the facts.

Liu Ying closed his eyes, ashamed of Song Jun and himself.

"Ah,*neige..." Song Jun scratched his temple by still giving a suspicious look.

Liu Ying blinked his eyes at Song Jun gesturing for the young man to agree to it, yet the young man seemed to ignore him. "He's... My pal. When he makes a faux pas and offends Mister? I apologize on his behalf."

Song Jun put his hands together in honor. Inevitably, Liu Ying also did the same. "Allow the Nanhua Association to serve your needs."

"Too shy. I'm just a little interested in your servant-"Xue Hongli looked at Liu Ying at a glance. "Ah, I mean... Your pal. Her waist was too slender and light for an adult male size. You have to give a little generosity. Helping a friend is a noble thing. This life, it must be hard for him."

"Ti-not so..." Song Jun shook his head slowly. As usual, there was always a smile on his face, yet this time his smile was stiff.

Xue Hongli looked at the ceiling like he was trying to remember something. "As I recall, two days ago, the House of Noble Ji had just delivered a few boxes of meat to the residence. If your friend is ready... He can take her home to support his family."

Liu Ying's hands clenched tightly, he displayed a forced smile. It was curious that he grabbed the neatly bound hair somewhat apart entirely from Xue Hongli's cranium. What does it mean that Liu Ying is a beggar? Skinny said? He did not even know that Liu Ying was the fattest girl in his sect. Although Xi Guan had always behaved badly to her, but Liu Ying was not not being properly fed.

"Thank you for your concern, Dear Lord. But I can't accept this kindness, what if you showed this kind of generosity to the more needy, like..." Liu Ying grinned thinly. "A pack of dogs, for example."

"Please!"

Song Jun let out a cold sweat from his forehead, it seemed like he felt an unfavorable aura between them. It's like the smell of burnt meat.

Xue Hongli looked furiously at Liu Ying. "You have a good deal of courage. Your manner... At first glance it looks like an educated person."

Hearing that, Liu Ying smiled proudly. It was as if it was lifted up into the clouds before it was finally dropped again on the rough rocks of the riverbank, before Xue Hongli again stabbed it with a new sentence.

"But educated people don't look like you. Little friend, your mouth is too dangerous for people like you. If only what you offended were other nobles, perhaps your life would not have survived to the present."

The smile on Liu Ying's face faded away instantly. "She worries you'll be disappointed. But, people like me are hard to die."

That answer successfully made Xue Hongli stare at Liu Ying sharply, yet he had absolutely no intention of retaliating. Inwardly, Liu Ying was cheering proudly on himself, he was very fond of things like silencing people.

"Young Master Xue, let me drop off."

After a long moment of silent listening, Song Jun spoke up as well. He took Xue Hongli into the living room, serving the person with the various facilities available.

Liu Ying could only follow the two men from behind, it felt strange, this was not his goal coming. For the sake of appreciating Song Jun, Liu Ying would wait even though taking care of a haughty noble would take a long time.

Song Jun nodded at a glance, "Only, the waiter needs a little time to really make sure your order is well packed. It'll take up a little bit of your time."

"Ah, no problem. You can go."

Song Jun bowed a glance before finally holding Liu Ying out of there, they briefly crossed paths with a man who was believed to be Xue Hongli's personal servant.

Song Jun brought Liu Ying to the park that was behind the association. The place was filled with shady trees, accompanied by wind cribs that made their hair fly.

Under one of the trees, there was a long chair made of wooden planks. Song Jun invited ya to sit there and start talking, but the young man remained in a standing position.

"What happened while I was gone? You're dealing with a royal noble is really something quite serious," Song Jun said, wanting to settle his curiosity.

But Liu Ying was just chuckling. "What do you mean?" he asked, then a few seconds later he turned red.

"Nothing happened."

Liu Ying realized that the incident some time ago was a little embarrassing. Talking about it might lead to a confused and awkward situation. So, he was going to create an alibi.

"Only, I don't really like that person very much" Liu Ying continued.

Song Jun smiled then said, "Other times, don't look for trouble with him. Young Master Xue is the son of an imperial judge, his influence is vast. If it makes him unhappy, I won't be able to save you even with the name of the Song nobleman."

Then Liu Ying again chuckled, he instead continued Song Jun's words as if they were a joke. "That's only if he dares to challenge me alone."

"You're too confident. At least you might think he's great for power, then that's true too. But you need to know that he's also a great master."

Liu Ying understood how Song Jun was trying to advise him, but the funniest part for Liu Ying was oppressing others using power. According to Song Jun's explanation regarding the Xue Hongli family, Liu Ying immediately assumed that the young man was just hiding behind his father's name.

Liu Ying had never known caste differences. Although it had been studied many times and also repeatedly described by Ou Wuxi, Liu Ying still found it difficult to accept it.

According to Liu Ying, a person depends on the way he lives, not how the family name attached to a person then that person will become great and superior.

Liu Ying then thought about the conversation Song Jun and Xue Hongli had in the room earlier, slightly guessing what he meant.

"So... Was the item that the Xue clan man was referring to was the Blue Peach Pill?"

Song Jun was startled a little, only then nodded his head. "Not wrong anymore. That's why I can't give the Pill to Hu Xian, because the reason is so serious."

"Oh, so it seems. Regarding the Pill you promised me, you must deliver the best quality of it."

Liu Ying pulled Song Jun's shoulder closer. He whispered something in the young man's ear, then was taken in doubt by him.

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