Chapter 278 - News of Jing Yi (1/2)
As soon as Xiao Li was out of the room, he gave a relieved sigh. He didn't mind pretending but it was really stressful to pretend to be a nice guy. When pretending to be a demonic sect disciple he could at least show his true personality.
Well, whatever. That part of his life would soon be over. Then he could finally live in the demon realm. Maybe His Majesty would even give him a post if he was satisfied with the information he reported to him.
With a slight smile on his lips, Xiao Li descended the steps. Now that he had finally dealt with that annoying girl, he could go and speak to Madam Zhong. It really was time to find out more.
He reached the lower floor and spotted Madam Zhong at the counter. With a gentle smile on his lips, he went over and cupped his fists. ”Might you be Madam Zhong, the mother of Zhong Jing Yi?”
Madam Zhong gave a jolt. She had no idea who this person might be. She had definitely never seen him before. Why did he know her son's name? And why had he come here? She looked at his white robes and gulped. It couldn't be that he was from the Yun Zou Sect and had come because something had happened to Jing Yi, right? ”Yes …”
”Ah, how great! Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Xiao Li, a disciple of the Yun Zou Sect's outer sect just like your son. My Master sent me here to bring you news of Jing Yi.”
Madam Zhong nodded. Her heart pounded wildly. Had something indeed happened to her son? But how could that be? Hadn't Qiu Ling always be with him? And hadn't they wanted to travel for this year anyway? Why was the Yun Zou Sect involved now? Had they gone back? Or, no, maybe something had happened on that journey and the Yun Zou Sect had found out?
She didn't want to think like that but seeing a foreign disciple of the same sect in front of her that wanted to bring her news that was still the first thing that came to mind.
”What happened?”
Xiao Li's smile faded and he lifted his brows as if he had just noticed how much his words had distressed Madam Zhong. ”Ah, please don't misunderstand! Jing Yi is alright. It's just that … Ah, how should I explain? You know there are an inner and an outer sect, don't you?”
Madam Zhong shook her head. ”But this sounds like it is something you'll need time to explain. Why don't you come inside?” She motioned at the door of the preparation room.
Xiao Li seemed to hesitate but finally nodded and followed her inside.
Nie Huang looked up from her place when Madam Zhong came back and wanted to say something. When she saw Xiao Li she stopped talking though. Not only that, she even stood up from her chair and looked at him as if she couldn't believe her eyes.
”Bai Mu?”
Xiao Li lifted his brows. He had never before seen this woman. Why did she look at him as if she knew him? Well, most likely this was a ploy just like how that girl had fainted. This one was just a bit more mature. Unfortunately, he still had to keep up appearances. ”I'm afraid I don't know who you are, Miss. Might you have mistaken me for someone?”
Nie Huang's expression fell. Indeed. It couldn't be him. ”Yes, that … seems to be the case.” She lowered her head, her eyes glistening for a moment before she took a deep breath and looked up with a smile. It seemed forced though. ”I'm sorry. I'm Nie Huang, I'm the tea master of this teahouse. Maybe you want a cup of tea while you're talking with Madam Zhong?” She seemed as if nothing had happened but her eyes were still a little wet and her heart hadn't stopped thumping hurriedly.