Baili Hongyi must uncover a crime against the empress and for that he sneaks into the library of the sacred Jiuyi Mountain. He is discovered by Shi Ying, the future high priest of grand preception who decides to help him.
In short: Baili Hongyi is c...
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Lost in thought, Baili cut the vegetables. Admittedly, he didn't know this place very well, nor the people who lived here, nor did he know much about Shi Ying's life. Nevertheless, he couldn't think of any reason why anyone would attack Shi Ying. As far as he knew, there was no other candidate for the position of High Priest of Grand Preceptor. Shi Ying was dedicated to the mental and spiritual. He had no goods. The only thing that really made sense was his status as the only descendant of the Empress and his place as a future Grand Priest.
He had given up the throne and his old name. Perhaps the master of Shi Ying knew more. Of course, Baili had not been able to accompany him.
"Erlang"
Surprised, Baili turned around: "Shen Fei?"
The sky thundered. Lightning struck the ground.
Shen Fei raised his sword and blocked a powerful attack. Shi Ying immediately followed up with one. Angry dark blue lightning struck Shen Fei. He skilfully jumped backwards and dodged the attack in an elegant roll. He intercepted Shi Ying's powerful attacks with his sword.
"No! Stop!"
Wind whipped through the trees, the sky thundered like war drums. Shi Ying was enraged. He attacked Shen Fei again and again.
Baili stood between Shi Ying and Shen Fei.
"Stop!"
Shi Ying growled, his gaze promising an apocalypse. This was the man Baili had met with twice. He had touched Baili. And now he had entered here. To meet Baili in secret? Take him away from him? Lightning struck the ground. Was this the man from his vision? There was NO WAY he would let that happen!
"Erlang!"
Shi Ying was quick as lightning and rammed Shen Fei into the ground. Black lightning struck the ground beside them.
"He's my guardian!"
Shi Ying stopped.
Shen Fei coughed, "Shen Fei, Guardian of House Baili, personal bodyguard of Erlang, Baili Hongyi."
Shi Ying looked down at him angrily. "You have trespassed here! Speak quickly before I punish you for it and then, if you're lucky, just banish you."
"I'm here to protect Baili Hongyi."
"I protect Baili Hongyi. Your services are not needed." Shi Ying's voice was absolute and did not tolerate any contradiction. From now on, Baili's guardian was himself.
"Shi Ying let him go!"
He did, and the storm also calmed down, but the dark storm clouds remained, just like the anger inside him.
"Is there any news from the Empress?"
Baili walked towards Shen Fei, Shi Ying took a step between them.
