The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 27

Chapter 27: The Truth Beneath the Gentleness

That night was the night that You XiaoMo had the most restless sleep ever since he came to this world. The next day, he was forced by Ling Xiao’s despotic attitude to follow him to the assembly point. Since he was terrified by those last words he had said yesterday, he didn’t dare to resist. Only when he appeared in front of everyone with Ling Xiao did he realize what he was in for.

He, who had always been insignificant and transparent, was now the center of everyone’s attention. The first to react was the little shimei Tang YunQi, rushing up to Ling Xiao. After giving You XiaoMo a look of disdain, she said to Ling Xiao, “Da Shixiong, did you finish what you had to do?”

Ling Xiao nodded indifferently and this time he was not acting. This Shimei just didn’t give him a good feeling. However, since Lin Xiao had always treated this Shimei in this way, so no one felt that something was amiss.

On the other hand, You XiaoMo wiped the sweat off his brow. But before he could slip away, Tang YunQi aimed a spearhead at him.

“Da Shixiong, why are you with this person?”

Tang YunQi wrapped herself around Ling Xiao’s arm, her elegant eyebrows raised, looking at You XiaoMo with disdain.

Ling Xiao calmly extricated his arm, curving up the corners of his mouth in a slight smile, “Is it a problem that I came here with him?”

A smile that made people think of the spring breeze blooms on the handsome face that did not belong to him. But it gave off a feeling of perfection, as if this person should always be smiling. But, only You XiaoMo knew that this was all an act. He personally experienced yesterday how this man could switch faces, flipping back and forth, just like someone with multiple personalities.

The smile on Tang YunQi’s pretty face disappeared. Her pupils enlarged slightly as if she couldn’t believe that Da Shixiong was speaking to her in this way.

Mo Gu also saw that the Ling Xiao today was not quite the same as the one from yesterday, but he didn’t suspect that he was not the real thing. Although he was surprised that he would be together with a nobody from Capital Peak, he didn’t think much of it.

“Since everyone is here, let’s go!” Saying this, Mo Gu led the disciples towards the winged-bird square.

You XiaoMo planned to slip away secretly to join the Capital Peak disciples, but who knew that just when he turned around, he was almost strangled by a strong pull on his collar. Turning around, he was met with Ling Xiao’s ‘gentle’ look.

“Xiao Shidi, where do you think you’re going?”

You XiaoMo shrank, saying rather spinelessly, “Nowhere, I’m not going anywhere.”

Ling Xiao seemed to be very pleased with his spineless reaction, releasing him and telling him to keep up before walking ahead.

As for Tang YunQi, looking at his receding back, she suddenly turned around and gave You XiaoMo a ferocious stare before chasing up to Ling Xiao.

You XiaoMo hung down his head, resigning himself to his fate. He felt that this trip down the mountain was really filled with bad luck, actually attracting such an unbelievable mountain of trouble. Not only that, he was now hated by Shimei. His peaceful existence that only lasted a few days was now officially over.

Upon reaching the winged-bird square, You XiaoMo received another hateful glare from Tang YunQi. This time, her fury was even more obvious because Ling Xiao wanted to sit on the same winged-bird as him. Even though he said it indifferently, he gave the impression that it was non-negotiable.

As a result, those glaring at him was not just Tang YunQi, several Heaven Peak disciples were also looking at him unpleasantly. Especially the one that was told to sit with the Capital Peak disciples, his face was bright red from suppressed anger.

“XiaoMo-shidi, come sat over here.” Ling Xiao patted the spot by his side, speaking to the dawdling You XiaoMo.

As soon he said those words, everyone’s gaze locked onto You XiaoMo. There was jealousy, there was anger, and there was even admiration. But the most obvious one was the furious glare from Tang YunQi. Finally unable to take it any longer, she stated, “Da Shixiong, that is my spot.”

“Is that so?” Ling Xiao seemed to think it over before saying, “Then I’m fine with the back seat.”

Saying this, he got up and walked over to You XiaoMo and plonked down next to him, completely disregarding everyone’s stares, including the aggrieved Tang YunQi who looked as if she were about to cry.

The one with the most seniority, Mo Gu, took it all in but didn’t say anything. What could he say? One was the daughter of the Grand Master, the other was the Eldest disciple that the Grand Master placed high hopes on. This old man couldn’t interfere with the affairs of the younger generation. Furthermore, he roughly understood Lin Xiao’s character. If Lin Xiao really liked YunQi, he would not have always treated her indifferently.

In the end, Tang YunQi was unable to change Ling Xiao’s decision. Even though she had defended her position, she was still pushed away by Da Shixiong. Even though he acted differently, his face was still the same.

The winged-bird took off, spreading out its beautiful wings on both sides. In an instant, they were soaring up to the sky, Tang YunQi’s resentful whimpers replaced by the whistling wind rushing by their ears. Due to the speed of the winged-birds being very fast, usually no one would speak at this time. You XiaoMo also thought so but suddenly a teasing voice tinged with evil reached his ear.

“You see, Xiao Shidi . Now everyone is envious of you.”

You XiaoMo felt something explode in his head. He reflexively turned around and came face to face with a pair of cold mocking eyes. He didn’t fail to detect the flash of mischief in those eyes that left him reeling in shock. He stared at Ling Xiao, eyes bulging. This… this was intentional? If he had not said those words, he would not have known that it was indeed intentional.

When they reached the Tian Xin Sect, You XiaoMo still hadn’t made any sense of the situation. But throughout the whole journey, the way Ling Xiao treated him could not be any better.

At the fork, Mo Gu wanted to ask Ling Xiao if he wanted to go with them to Heaven Peak. Instead, Ling Xiao let them go ahead since he wanted to go together with You XiaoMo. With Tang YunQi looking back at them resentfully every now and then, You XiaoMo was forcefully escorted by Ling Xiao back to Capital Peak.

On the way, the other four disciples dared not speak, frequently stealing glances at Ling Xiao. In their hearts, they were probably thinking the same thing as the Heaven Peak disciples. Why was it that in one day the relationship between You XiaoMo and Lin Xiao had become so close?

Upon reaching Capital Peak, Ling Xiao followed You XiaoMo to his room. Luckily, it was the time for morning classes, so they didn’t come across anyone on the way.

You XiaoMo pushed open the door and walked in. Ling Xiao stood at the doorway and evaluated his room, saying, “How shabby!”

You XiaoMo glanced back at him and stammered, “All of Capital Peak rooms are like this. If you… you are not used to this, you can go back to your own room.”

The last part was said very softly but Ling Xiao heard everything. His lips started to curve upwards as he laughed, “XiaoMo-shidi, would it be better if I moved in with you?”

You XiaoMo immediately looked at him in horror. You’ve got to be kidding!

His expression filled Ling Xiao with delight, making him roar with laughter. You XiaoMo blushed instantly, realizing that he was tricked.

In the end, Ling Xiao didn’t stay. It seemed as if he was a landlord surveying his territory. Before long, a Shidi came over to fetch him, saying that he was sent over because the Grand Master was looking for him regarding something urgent. They soon left.

Once they left, You XiaoMo climbed weakly onto the bed. Wiping the sweat off his brow, he felt that that experience had really shaken him to the core!