Chapter 164 - Traitor (1/2)

I walk outside and stop short when I see a light layer of white snow on the ground. That's right! It snowed!! I quickly walk over and smile as I lean down to touch the snow. When I ran for my life five years ago, I moved to the south and haven't seen snow since.

Snow always has a magical feel to it... I grab a small handful and feel my childhood come rushing back. I didn't always have the greatest childhood but it was simple and pure. Just like snow.

Ren watches Nova from behind with curiosity. She seems so happy over just a little snow... but it was cute! He's always viewed her in a negative light so he never got to see this side of her before. Was she always like this? His eyes watch her every move as she starts making little round balls.

After making three small snowballs, I stack them up and giggle. It was a miniature snowman! I don't have any rocks or anything so I take my nail and poke small holes for its eyes and mouth. I give him a large smile before standing up and brushing my hands off.

I'd make him bigger if I had more snow... Satisfied, I leave the courtyard with a large smile. Ren walks over and tilts his head to the side as he looks at the strange little thing Nova made. 'What is it?' he leans down and looks it over with a smile. 'It's cute...'

I quickly make my way over to Lady Xue's courtyard and come to a screeching halt when I see the two of them together.

Little Bun sits on Lady Xue's shoulder and rubs on her cheek as she hands him a small cookie. The little traitor!! But... they both looked so cute and happy together... I sigh and walk over. Lady Xue looks up in surprise before giving me a large smile saying ”You're up? How are you feeling? Would you like to join us for snacks?”

My heart warms at her kindness as I sit down next to them saying ”No, I'm not hungry but thank you. I was worried about little Bun but he seems just fine.” Little Bun jumps over to me and snuggles up against my neck as he says ”I'm so happy Master is awake!”

My lip twitches as I say ”Really? I couldn't tell...” Little Bun misses the sarcasm as he says ”It's true! I couldn't stay with you because of the scary man...” I frown at his words and pull him into my hands as I ask ”What scary man?”

Little Bun frowns at me as he says ”The man you're always with... the one with red eyes!” I smirk at him and ask ”What's so scary about Bai Lei?” Little Bun pouts as he says ”That man is scary and strong. Really strong... he hides... and he's only nice to Master!”

Hides? I frown at his words as Lady Xue chuckles while saying ”He's not so bad little Bun. I promise.” Little Bun jumps back up to my shoulder as Lady Xue chuckles again. After talking with Bai Lei's mother for a few hours, I quickly walk back to Bai Lei's courtyard.

I need to cultivate before anything else happens. As I come back to the courtyard, I look around for Ren but I don't see him. Little Bun watches me and asks ”Who are you looking for?” I walk over to a large tree as I say ”I was looking for Ren but I guess....”