Chapter 204 - Time To Make Plans (1/2)
Bai Lei turns to stone as he says ”Jiang? That bastard still isn't done? How is he doing anything in the Realm of the Dead? He should be imprisoned... never to be reincarnated.” My eyebrows shoot up as I nod my head saying ”Well, that does sound good but something has clearly happened. I now have two of them to worry about.”
Bai Lei narrows his eyes and says ”No, I will go to the Realm of the Dead and take care of him personally. Ted is back, he's sitting with our mothers and the others. When I come back, we'll talk about how we'll handle Eli.”
I frown and ask ”Is it dangerous for you to go to the Realm of the Dead? Maybe we should just worry about Eli right now.” Bai Lei gives me a warm smile as he says ”Don't worry, I'll be fine. I promise. I'll be back before you realize it.” I want to argue and tell him to stay out of the Realm of the Dead but he just places a kiss on my forehead before quickly disappearing.
I clench my fists and quickly walk back to the others. When Ted turns around, I nearly stumble to a stop. He's so... different. ”T... Ted?” I ask and step closer, looking at him from head to toe. Ted gives me a knowing smile as he says ”How do I look?”
I sigh with relief and say ”Stronger and slightly unnerving.” He gives me a cheeky smile and says ”I'm much stronger but I still have to work at becoming stronger.” I nod my head and try to figure out why he has red eyes too.
They aren't as red as Bai Lei's but they're definitely red. As if reading my thoughts, Zhen picks up his cup of tea and says ”Bai Lei gave him a life bead that he made from his own essence. Ted is now Bai Lei's man.” I nod my head again and ask Ted ”And you're okay with that?”
Ted gives me a big goofy smile as he says ”Of course! Bai Lei explained everything to me beforehand and let me chose. Don't worry Nova, I knew what I was choosing.” I give him a knowing smile and nod my head in approval before turning back to Zhen.
”Hey, Zhen... is it safe for someone to go to the Realm of the Dead?” Zhen nearly drops his cup of tea and hissing in pain when the hot tea burns the exposed skin on his hand. My mother quickly brings over a cloth to wipe up the tea and then gently touches Zhen's red skin.
A small bright light is given off as Zhen turns to look at my mother with surprise. After a few split seconds, the light fades and she looks up to find Zhen watching her with a blank look. My mother quickly jerks her hand back and clears her throat saying ”Ah, sorry.”
Zhen blinks a few times before slightly shaking his head and saying ”No! I'm sorry! Thank you, it feels like new.” My mother's face turns beet red and this time Zhen notices it. Someone clears their throat causing Zhen and my mother to quickly snap out of whatever that was.
I go to say something but I just can't find the words... this was slightly awkward... Zhen quickly clears his throat and says ”That... Who? Who wants to go to the Realm of the Dead?” I arch a dark brow at him with a dry look before saying ”Went... Bai Lei already went.”
Suddenly, the slightly pink cheeks he was currently sporting, quickly disappear as he slams his hands on the table and stands up with a pale face. He goes to say something but suddenly stops and glances at Lady Xue. He quickly looks back at me and says ”If it's him, it'll be fine. Now follow me. I need to teach you a new stance.”
My heart sinks but I keep my face blank as I say ”Okay” I quickly follow Zhen out of the garden and when we're far enough away, he spins around and says ”Does he have a death wish!? Why would he go to the Realm of the Dead!?? Even as I deity, it's extremely dangerous!”
My heart sinks even further as I say ”Jiang... he's going to find Jiang. What can happen to him?” Zhen lets out a deep sigh and begins rubbing his temples as he says ”Let's just hope he comes back in one piece.” Shit...