Volume 4 Chapter 11
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Chapter 11

Three to four days passes by quietly. There were no search party as well, so Ling Xia was gradually put at ease. So it seems, that a few people escaping is not that much of a big deal?

The only thing that bothers him, is that he frequently had a dream involving that damn pervert these past few days. He tried to get away from beneath that man but he couldnt, leaving him helpless as the two of them are in that same situation from the last time. There were also other convoluted dreams mixed in, and some of them are very vague scenes. It was as if he had encountered a lot of people, and a lot of things had happened…..

This time the dream was even more surreal. His view was set in air in an angle, spectating his and that man’s feverish bodies intimately entwining with each other. Strange enough, he could actually feel what he was experience from beneath that man. Their deep kisses was so intense he could hardly breath, and the feeling of being penetrated was real. His body going numb with every thrusts, and that uncontrollable sensation that makes him lose his senses repeatedly washes over him….He heard himself softly moans while he pleads, as the magnetic and erotic voice of that perverted man keeps gasping weakly near his ear. That man leaned closer to his ears and whispers “Ling….”

Ling Xia’s eyes shot wide open while he was grasping for breath. He then noticed that he was soaked with sweat, and there are something warm and sticky in his inner thigh. To his surprise, it was a wet dream! He was blushing as he gently raised Ling Jue’s arms off his waist. He went off like a thief to take his underpants off, and wiped the sticky filth clean between his legs.

Shit! What happening to him? To think that he’ll dream about people fucking! He wanted to cry but he was unable to, so he just slapped himself twice in the face.

Ling Xia was afraid that Ling Jue will find out, so he quickly but quietly tiptoed back to the bed with changed clothes. He had rolled that sullied clothes into a ball and tosses it into the laundry bin.

When he got back in the bed, Ling Jue was already awake. He asked with a drowsy eyes: “Big brother Ling, what are you doing?”

Ling Xia sheepishly scratched his head and replied: “Just went to the bathroom, you can go back to sleep.”

Ling Jue muttered ‘en’ and obediently went back to sleep. As soon as Ling Xia saw the boy about to wrapped his arms around his body again with a pure expression while in deep sleep, he hastily scooted back to the wall—-What would he do if he couldn’t restrain himself from groping and rubbing against Ling Jue while he was dreaming?

He heaved a deep sigh. Why did he dreamt that kind of dream with a guy instead of a girl? And it was even with that damn pervert, even though he had almost erases all of that man’s traces in his mind!

He couldn’t sleep well for several days, and would be listless as morning comes. After they are done with their everyday errand of feeding the eagle chicks, he and Ling Jue would sit on top of a boulder on the cliff side and watches Da Bai fly around in the sky.

“Brother, what’s wrong with you recently?” Ling Jue worriedly asked, “are you not sleeping well during the night?”

Ling Xia’s face blushed as he reply: “Just having nightmares. Ah Jue, is it possible for people to have the same name in the world, as well as having uncanny similarity in appearance?”

Ling Jue looked down and answered: “I don’t know, but there are countless wonders in the world, so maybe I do.”

Ling Xia nodded. Perhaps its just a coincidence. And yet he can’t help but ask: “Ah Jue, do you sometimes have this feeling, where you see something or someone and thought that it was very familiar, as if you have encountered it before, but you just can’t put your finger into it?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help himself from smiling: “Such as, when I met Ah Jue for the first time, it felt like I knew you very well.”

Yu Zhi Jue’s complexion slightly changed. He was under the impression that Ling Xia would be fond of him, if he disguised himself to this appearance that Ling Xia likes. In accordance to the ritual’s conditions, he is not allowed to recount the past memories to Ling Xia. And Ling Xia had no remaining memories from here…..or, is it possible that Ling Xia’s memories is buried in his subconsciousness?

He inquisitively asked: “I do too. When I met brother, it seemed like we had met before in the same way. And there are times that dreams felt too real. Big brother, are you having that kind of realistic dreams as well?”

Such a simple question had struck Ling Xia’s sore point. He uneasily answered: “I do sometimes….”

Yu Zhi Jue lowered his head as if he was contemplating.

Could Ling Xia’s memories be recovered?—-

When he thought about that, his chest warmed up at once.

Two days had passed since then. The disciple in charge suddenly went to find Ling Xia and called him over to say: “Um, Xiao Dao, I have good news for you! The higher-ups are looking for two people to take care of a high ranking official’s magic beast with one year contract. I recommended you and Ling Jue. The salary is ten-times higher than here!”

Ling Xia was gobsmacked. Ten times? What’s with the pie falling down from the heaven? But he had no intention on having anything to do with big bosses of Dark Arts Sect. That high pay comes with high risk for sure, so he thought it was too troublesome.

He quickly declined: “Senior brother, isn’t too important of a task? I haven’t been working that long, and Ling Jue is just a newly recruit. Isn’t there more capable and experienced people than us….”

The disciple in charge cutted him off and said: “You are generally patient and meticulous so you’ll learn fast, that’s why don’t say no. To be honest with you, that official is very specific with their requirement that they must have a composed and upright appearance. The only ones who matches that requirement among us here is you and Ling Jue. One year will pass by quick, and didn’t you say you have to earn money to send to your wife?”

 

Ling Xia couldn’t say anything after listening. Beasts cannot discern between a beauty or an ugly person. He’s being sent to take care of the beast and not that VIP, so what’s with the looks requirements?

The disciple in charge couldn’t be dissuaded at all, and he won’t leave a room for leeway.

Ling Xia frowned while in thoughts, trying to weigh the pro’s and cons…not only he would have more savings, he’ll be more financially stable when he leaves.

He’s worried about Da Bai though. That magic beast is used to being taken care by him and Ling Jue. Maybe he could come visit it during his free time? And thinking about it, that perverted guy must’ve already know where he stays. Can’t say for sure but that guy might come and harassed him, so if he leave, he might be able to avoid him.

He lifted his head and said: “I accept. My gratitude to senior brother. When shall we depart?”

“That’ll be tomorrow, so you better go back and inform Ling Jue and pack both of your stuff.” The disciple in charge patted his shoulder with a beaming smile and continued to say, “Work hard. We don’t know for sure but one of these days might be your, Xiao Dao’s, path to success.”

That same day, Ling Xia rushes to find Da Bai. He feeds it with a big chunk of meat then relayed the news, by gesturing to Da Bai that he’ll be leaving for tomorrow. Da Bai’s head plumes suddenly rises up, and its usually lazy small eyes opened widely in a perfect round. Ling Xia never saw it have that expression before! It latches its beak tightly on his clothes and not letting go as if it was afraid he’s gonna go away.

Ling Xia somehow found it both touching and amusing. He comfortingly stroke its feathers: “Clever Da Bai, it’ll be difficult to take you with us….”

Da Bai drooped its head, then suddenly it started rolling on the ground. Its bone was making cracking sounds, and it would wail in pain from time. It was also flailing its talons in the air in pain.

Ling Xia jumped in fright. He nervously stepped closer and asked: “Da Bai, what’s wrong with you?”

Da Bai’s body slowly shrinks in the speed that can be seen with naked eyes. Until finally, it turned into a small chick. Ling Xia was dumbstruck witnessing it.

He wasn’t aware, that a high level magic beast could transform its body to a smaller size, like Ah Li and Ke Lan Min Er Bai’s Zhu’er(her spider). But Da Bai rarely revert its body to a small form, so it was a bit exhausting for the eagle.

Da Bai was lying on a grassy patch and was continuously chirping. It flapped its little wings until it landed on Ling Xia’s hand, and fawningly rubbing its head on the hollow of Ling Xia’s palm. Da Bai’s wings right now is completely different from that demonic like domineering wings it had. It was a lot premature on the contrary. It’s just that, its head plumes were still sparse, not as fluffy as a cute chick.

He couldn’t resist stroking its head, and saying with a smile: “You have to listen well and be behaved.”

When he came back with Da Bai, Ling Jue’s complexion was slightly unwell. Ling Jue said to him: “Brother, this bird is too troublesome. What if it causes trouble?”

Ling Xia rubbed its head and replied with a smile: “It’s alright, Da Bai is very obedient.”

Ling Jue apathetically shot it a sharp glance. Da Bai can’t help but shiver, why does it feels like a freezing gust of wind sweeps by?

They didn’t have much luggage, and it was all stored inside Ling Xia’s storage pouch. He then said his goodbyes to Wan Yan and the others. It was beyond his expectation, when the sect unexpectedly sent a carriage pulled by two magic beast to pick the two of them up. The coachman even politely invited them to the carriage.

When they got in, Ling Xia was surprised to the design of the interior. Even though it looked very ordinary outside, the interior actually had a very cozy arrangement, with stuff readily available. The soft carriage couches were covered with thick silk where one could take a rest. And on the middle is a small table with preserved fruits and other light refreshments.

Ling couldn’t held in his smile: “It seems that this VIP treats his staffs very well.” He had asked the disciple in charge before, but he doesn’t know who is that person either.

Based on those transmigration novels, the guy who transmigrates always meets a lot of girls. Could it be that the magic beast’s owner is a beauty? Ling Xia suddenly felt a bit excited.

Ling Jue didn’t sit on the soft couches without pulling Ling Xia to sit besides him. Ling Xia saw dried meat in the table, so he took Da Bai out and places it to the table.

The carriage’s travel went very smooth. The speed was fast as well so they arrived to their destination before evening.

Ling Xia got out of the carriage and stretches his arms. He observantly looked around his surroundings, and was stupefied in turn.

The construction was amazing, it looked like it was a majestic palace of an emperor. The place was spectacularly huge, and the design of the garden was very pretty. But if one have to point out its faults, it was too desolate and doesn’t have any presence of people.

Soon a stern looking guard came over and greeted them. He said with a composed expression: “Are you two the new recruits expected? I’ll bring you two to the arranged residence.”

 

His expression were strictly grave and stern, Ling Xia couldn’t put on a relax expression. He nodded his head and replied: “Sure, I’ll be imposing on senior brother to lead the way.”

Da Bai was already hidden away on his bag once again, and is currently remaining motionless and was rather silent. To make sure Ling Jue will not be anxiously afraid, Ling Xia held him by the hand and pulls him along as they walk.

Yu Zhi Jue was momentarily stunned, but he unconsciously grinned slightly.

This residence seemed to be newly built. The furniture inside the room were all new and were arranged neatly in a simple yet elegant way. It was way more spacious than his old residence in the Bai Shou Yuan, about several times its size?

The guard pointed to the wardrobe and said: “There are some clothes prepared for you two, including the uniform that you can use. Tomorrow morning around chenshi(7-9 am), someone will bring your breakfast. Once you’ve eaten, deliver the food of the master’s magic beast’s to its location.”

Ling Xia quickly cupped his hands in gratitude, and waited till the guard left. Ling Xia studied the look of the room, then discovered one strange thing. The room was very spacious and was even divided into two sections, but there is only one bed. The bed was so small, his bed at the Bai Shou Yuan was much bigger in comparison. It looked like it was completely out of place in the room.

Ling Jue was somewhat blushing when he said: “There’s only one bed. Brother, it looks like we have to bunk together again.”

“It’s ok.” Ling Xia was pinching his earlobes while saying with a smile, “It wasn’t that cool today. I’ll search the wardrobe if there’s extra bedding, so I could sleep at the floor.”

Ling Jue immediately frowned: ” How is that ok? Then I’ll sleep with you on the floor, my health got better.”

Two people was pushing and pulling, in the end, it resulted into bunking together in the evening like before. Ling Xia took off his outer robe and turned it into a temporary nest for Da Bai to sleep on. Da Bai unexpectedly fell into a deep sleep.

The environment was different and unfamiliar, it filled Ling Xia’s mind with uncertainty he couldn’t sleep at all. Ling Jue suddenly hugged his waist and pitifully said: “Brother, I’ve been feeling unwell these past few days.”

Ling Xia was stunned. He hastily sat up and replied: “Ah Jue, where are you feeling ill?”

Ling Jue buried his head on the blanket, leaving only his clear forehead with crow-like black fringe, without saying anything at all. Ling Xia became even more worried, he quickly touches his forehead. Ling Jue’s temperature up to the tips of his soft fingers are usually colder than the average. But right now, he was slightly burning.

People in olden times are likely to die from a high fever. Ling Xia panicked and was about to run off after saying: “Ah Jue, you have a high fever….I’ll go find the guards and asked them to send for a physician!”

Ling Jue grabbed his hand. He was huffing as he spoke: “I’m not, not sick in that way.”

The force applied in his arms was so great it was intimidating. He could only turn around and ask: “Ah Jue, where are you feeling sick?”

Ling Jue averted his head to the side. He lowered his head for quite some time then stammeringly said in a mosquito like voice: “Brother, its m-my part where I pee that’s feeling unwell… Recently every night, it would always swell up painfully….don’t tell other people…”

…..What? Ling Xia’s eyes widened in shock.

Ling Jue had already taken off his underpants with this head drooping, and his pair of fair and slender legs were slightly squirming. The boy’s ears were blushing to the base, he was hugging his knees tightly, and his black long hair was covering half of his face. His back was trembling like a restless small animal, that it make Ling Xia unable to resist in wanting to soothe him.

…..Young man, you are not dying, you are growing up.

Ling Xia was silently looking at him from a distance, his face was blushing as well.

Right. Ah Jue had finally reached that age. It common that there aren’t puberty education in the olden times, and Ah Jue doesn’t have parents either. He was normally reserved in front of other people….

Ling Xia’s eyes were absentminded for a moment. Why does it feel so familiar?

“Brother….” The boy voice is soft, as if it was filled with confusion and restlessness, “A-am I gonna die?”

Ling Xia gently patted the boy’s head, and soothingly said in a soft tone: “No, Ah Jue, you are growing up.”

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