Chapter 29: Chapter 29. A Demon
"What happened?" shouted Elder Chen seeing Fu Xie Lan injured on the floor with several books scattered around him. He only left the library for a few minutes and was messed up like this.
Seeing the state of his mother, Wan Lie panicked and immediately approached her, carrying her regardless of the whereabouts of people there.
"Hey what are you doing?" shouted Fei Lin seeing the man's actions.
Elder Bao also approached Fu Xie Lan and checked the girl's condition.
"Who hurt her?"
Immediately all eyes were on Fei Lin.
"So what? I'm just annoyed with her. You guys don't look at me like that, we also both know she's half-human and I don't like her."
Elder Huang Bao who heard Fei Lin's words let out a harsh sigh. This all happened because of it.
He was too busy with all the things that had happened recently and had forgotten that the scent pills he gave her a week ago were the last, while the effects of the pills would only last one week. He only realized it yesterday and just came back after he had finished making it.
The reason why they were able to come together was that Wan Lie asked Elder Chen to take him to Elder Huang Bao to tell him that Fu Xie Lan had regained consciousness.
"Ehem alright, since you guys already know, I want to tell you one thing. This half-human girl will be my disciple from now on. If any of you don't like it, you can face me," said elder Huang Bao announcing.
Those who heard Elder Huang Bao's words were jealous because Elder was known as a person who had no interest in having a disciple despite the many who volunteered.
"If you have nothing to say, disband! Today the library will be temporarily closed, "said Elder Chen.
All the disciples left the room, while Fei Lin could only hold back her anger, snorted in annoyance then followed the other students leaving the room.
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"Little Xie Lan, how are you feeling now?" Elder Bao asked after giving Fu Xie Lan a healing pill. Currently, they are in Fu Xie Lan's room.
"It's getting better, thank you," she replied
"What happened? Why did that girl hurt you?" asked Wan Lie and received a nod from the two elders.
Fu Xie Lan told him everything without adding or subtracting.
"The history of Phoenix academy?" Elder Huang Bao asked.
"Why are you interested in that book?" he added again.
"I'm curious, and since I can't remember anything about this world, I also don't know why they call me half-human, I don't understand. Not only that, but they also say that my body is fairy blood," Fu Xie Lan replied.
She was indeed curious, but on the part, she didn't remember anything, she was forced to lie because all of Fu Xie Lan's memories revolved around the human race. Having a memory that was so terrifying that it managed to cause ripples in her eyes. Even if only for a moment, all of that did not escape Wan Lie's attention.
"Hmm, what do you want to know?" asked Elder Chen.
"Everything about this world, about all the races in this world, and about those who say that I am half-human. If uncle finds out, I want to know everything," replied Fu Xie Lan.
"Well, now that you have just been injured, you should take a break first. Whatever you want to know, I will tell you tomorrow," said Elder Chen.
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"Who is there?" A shocked voice came from a girl walking alone at night. She had just returned from somewhere and headed to the student dormitory of Phoenix Academy, which was not far from where. She was to rest. It was very late at night, there were no more students passing by, the atmosphere was very quiet and so cold. It was bone-chilling.
"Hey, who's there?" she shouted over and over.
"Don't be a loser, get out of here!" she added again after capturing the silhouette of someone following her.
That figure suddenly appeared before her.
"You?" she shouted in surprise when she saw the figure of the man she saw in the library a while ago.
He is Wan Lie.
"You helped that half-human, what do you want?" she shouted irritably.
She just realized that the man carrying the half-human girl was very handsome. His body was tall with a wide chest that looked so strong, a chiseled face with a jaw that was so strong. His black hairstyles added a flawless impression to the man. She became jealous and annoyed. Why would such a handsome man side with a half-human girl?
"Save your question carefully because now I'm really angry," said the man coldly. A black flash of light formed on his palm.
"Demon? You are indeed a demon. What are you trying to do?" the girl shouted in disbelief and panic. According to the story, the only demon left is the current Lord. Her steps wobbled back. No wonder she couldn't feel where that man was before, it was because that man's strength was so different from her.
"Wait ..." her words were not finished and her body was suddenly lifted in the air with a black smog surrounding her entire body.
"Shh, I-hurts," groaned the girl. She was in great pain. The black smog that enveloped her entire body as if flaying her alive, her chest felt narrow and tight. She had trouble breathing.
"He-help ..." tried to shout for help but failed.
"Trying to ask for help, huh?" said the man immediately silencing the girl's mouth by choking her neck using a black smog.
The girl struggled in pain, her legs continued to swing with difficulty to reach the ground, her face flushed, her pupils dilated with neck veins protruding from her respiratory tract as if forced to gag.
It happened a few moments before her body was thrown to the ground from a height. The sound of broken bones followed by coughing up blood again filled the silence.
"Wh-wh-what's your problem with me?" asked the girl and tried to get up even though some of her bones were broken.
"Oh, still strong huh?" said the man again bringing up a ball of black smog in his hand.
"Wa-wait. Stop!" the girl shouted hysterically again.
"Is it because of that half-human girl?" she added again in a hoarse voice.
"She's just a half-human, we both hate her," after saying that, her body immediately fell back to the ground, unable to move.
Several small animals sprang up from the ground and began to gnaw at her body. Centipedes, worms, and other animals. The girl wanted to scream but her voice was muffled. She was both sick and disgusted to see the animals begin to fill parts of her body. Wanted to use the mana in her body to repel the beasts but couldn't, like something was blocking the flow of mana inside her.
"So what if she's half-human?" asked the young man again in his voice.
"I don't like it when someone hurts her," he added.
"Enjoy your time, I make sure the cute animals will accompany you until morning," he said, smiling with satisfaction and then disappeared.
On the other hand, two pairs of eyes were watching in the dark. They have just recovered and are now heading to the border area of the Werewolf and Vampire races to do something. They took the route in the Wizard race's territory because it was the fastest route. Their journey suddenly came to a halt as they sensed extremely powerful mana coming from where they were now. Which one is familiar to them. Mana from the Demon race.
"Momo ... what did I just see?" he asked in a whisper without turning his attention to the girl who was in pain.
Chapter 30: Chapter 30. Fu Xie Lan's Request
"Momo ... What did I just see?" he asked without turning his attention to the girl who was in pain.
"Is it my eyesight that is problematic?" he added.
"Shhh ... Keep your voice down," said Bai Mo as he put his index finger on his lips. Saying so, he pulled Bai Xue away and left the place.
"We will find out later, what you witnessed earlier you should keep it a secret until this task is completed."
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#Elder Chen's residence
It was already daytime, for some reason Fu Xie Lan felt very excited today. Her steps followed Wan Lie who walked into a room, and here she was. A not-so-spacious private room with brown nuances belonged to Elder Chen.
"Some of these books might answer your questions about this world," said Elder Chen sorting books to give to Fu Xie Lan. Wan Lie who saw the book handed to Fu Xie Lan immediately took over.
"I'll do it, these books are very heavy."
Fu Xie Lan only nodded at Wan Lie's words.
"It may take you a few days or even a few weeks to finish everything, won't you be bored?" Elder Chen asked, glancing at the books that were already in Wan Lie's hands.
Each book describes one race. Vampire, Werewolf, Neptune, Fairy, Wizard, Lucifer, Human, while Demon? There is not much information about it. All they know is one, the Demon race is the strongest of all races.
If that was him, it might take him a week just to finish one book.
"Thank you uncle, but may I ask for something more?"
The corner of one of Elder Chen's brows raised, confused. He glanced at Wan Lie, got a nod from the young man, which meant he had to comply with all of Fu Xie Lan's requests. He came back saying "say, what is it?"
"Uncle Huang Bao told me earlier that he will give me a job while studying about this world, I want to make money," said Fu Xie Lan as friendly as possible.
"Give you a job?"
Wan Lie who heard his mother's words, put on a displeased face. He was unwilling for his mother to do menial labor. Elder Chen, who had noticed the change in Wan Lie's face, panicked. He still wanted to live, he couldn't possibly dare to do things that son of Lord Gu Yi didn't like.
Knock ... knock ... knock ...
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, the old man whose name was just called Fu Xie Lan walked into the room.
"Ah ... it turns out that you are here," he said casually as he grabbed a chair not far from him.
"What's the matter? Why are you looking at me like that?" Elder Bao asked as Elder Chen's sharp gaze fell on him.
"Little Xie Lan said that you previously promised to give her a job?" Elder Chen said slowly as he caught a glimpse of the look on Wan Lie's face, afraid that what he said was something wrong.
"Ah yes, right. I haven't thought about it, what if ..."
"No, do not!" cut elder Chen.
"Little Xie Lan, why do you want to work? If you need something, we will give it to you for free," he added.
"No, uncle. I don't want to burden you too much, giving me a place to live makes me very happy. That's more than enough for me. "
"Don't say that, and I don't accept rejection," Elder Chen said firmly.
"Tell me, what do you need?" he asked again.
Elder Bao immediately fell silent. Suddenly he realized his mistake. Lord Gu Yi's son cared about this girl and he almost made a mistake. Even though Wan Lie didn't say it outright, his attitude towards Fu Xie Lan was enough to explain that he didn't like it when that girl did such a difficult job
"Thank you in advance uncle," although Fu Xie Lan was not used to saying thank you, she had to learn to get used to it. The conditions in this world were very different from those in the previous world.
"I need some new clothes and some herbs, can I get some?"
"Oh sure, I will soon change the clothes in your wardrobe with new ones."
"No, not clothes like that, Uncle."
"Then?" asked Elder Chen, confused.
"I want clothes that are comfortable on my body when I wear them, wearing a dress like this makes me a little uncomfortable because it interferes with my movements," replied Fu Xie Lan while shaking her dress.
"Well, regarding the herbs you want, maybe Elder Bao can help you," said Elder Chen then looked at Huang Bao.
"Oh sure, I happen next week I want to visit the city of Kanca. You write down the list of herbs you want and then give it to me, I happen to need some herb too."
Huang Bao was curious about this girl who suddenly wanted herbs, but he chose not to ask any further. 'Maybe the girl has her own goals,' he thought.
"Kanca City? Where is it? Is it far from here, Uncle?"
"It's not too far, it only takes half a day to travel, but if I use teleportation paper then the distance won't be a barrier."
"Kanca city is a city that is not included in the territory of any race, you could say this city is free, all beings are there and free to interact with other races with their respective goals. It's just that, this city has strict rules. In this city we can also find items belonging to every race being sold," Huang Bao explained at length.
"Can I come along, uncle? Now and then I want to see what kind of place it is, who knows it can help me recover my memory," said Fu Xie Lan as if she had lost her memory.
Instantly Elder Chen and Elder Huang Bao glanced at each other and simultaneously looked at Wan Lie. Wan Lie, who understood the meaning of that gaze, immediately nodded in agreement.
"Very well, you can come with me. But before leaving, don't forget to take this pill," said Elder Bao then reached into his pants pocket, took out a small porcelain bottle, and gave it to Fu Xie Lan.
"It's a scent pill, it will mask the human scent in your body," he added.
"Thank you, Uncle."
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After finishing, Fu Xie Lan left the room and returned to her room with a very satisfying feeling, Wan Lie followed behind her while carrying several books that Elder Chen had given her. Xie Lan's steps were so relaxed and so carefree, that she couldn't wait to read all of those books right away.
"Em, can I ask you something, Mom?" said Wan Lie suddenly made Fu Xie Lan turn to him.
"Hmmm?"
"What do you want herbs for?"
"For myself," replied Fu Xie Lan firmly.
"…" Tilting his head, Wan Lie gave a confused look.
"Err ... Look at my face, my skin. All this is bad, I need that plant because I want to take care of myself," he said pointing to his face and skin on his wrist.
"But in my opinion, you are very beautiful," said Wan Lie teasing his mother a little.
"I don't want to look pretty, I just don't like it if my skin is like this, unkempt, ah whatever."
"Oh right, Wan Lie. Can I borrow something from you?" Fu Xie Lan added and turned back to Wan Lie.
"Is that, Mom? Tell me."
"I want some of your clothes, at least until I have the clothes I want myself."
"Eh, but mom, a woman wearing men's clothes will look weird, the clothes you wear now are just right and make you very beautiful,"
"You don't want to lend it to me?"
"No, that's not what I meant mom. It's just that it will look weird, are you sure? "
"Are you sure? hahaha since in organi ... Uh I mean, why am I wearing clothes that will only look pretty to other people's eyes if it doesn't make me comfortable? I live for myself not for anyone else. So why do I think about them? as long as they don't bother me then it's fine," said Fu Xie Lan then quickened her pace because she was just about to say something she shouldn't have said.
"Okay, if you want it, why not?" shouted Wan Lie following his mother who was already some distance away from him.
Fu Xie Lan who heard that only smiled a little.
What a filial son.
But that smile was only seconds away when she suddenly realized that since when had she become so friendly with other people.
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