The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 43 - Yu Yuxio

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Wuxian was walking around Yunmeng city, escorted by Bhao, Sizhui and Jingyi. Wangji requested Wen Ning's company so he was left behind while Taiho was busy reading books in Jiang clan library and Kaoji was training with Jiang clan youth.

Wuxian was chatting with people, enjoying delicious foods and sampling wines as he moved from one shop to another. His white robes and jade accessories were attracting attention but the presence of Bhao was scary enough to deter random people from approaching them.

Wuxian was walking along, arguing with Jingyi when he heard a dog bark. He freezes in fear and grabs Jingyi's robes. Bhao, who was in front of them didn't notice and continued to walk ahead and Sizhui who was behind them heard the bark and ran towards it to block the dog from getting near Wuxian.

Jingyi placed a comforting hand on the one grabbing his robes and when he notices Wuxian pale considerably, whispers to him in worry: "Treasure Wei, the dog is being chased away by Sizhui. Calm down."

Wuxian puts a shaky hand on his chest and his breath stutters. He tried to calm his racing heart but the fear overpowered him and his eyes rolled back. Before Jingyi could catch him, a woman rushed in and helped ease him on the ground. She was wearing Jiang Clan disciple clothing. She looked at Jingyi who grabbed Wuxian's wrist to check his pulse and asked: "What happened?"

Jingyi looks worriedly at Wuxian: "He got scared. He's sick and supposed to stay calm to regulate his heart beat."

Bhao and Sizhui returned. Sizhui says out of breath: "I chased it away."

The women holding Wuxian looked at all three of them, noticed what they're wearing and asked: "You're from Gusu Lan Clan?"

They all nodded and she looked at the frail man in her lap: "Who is this?"

Jingyi: "This is Treasure Wei Wuxian. The soul-bond of his Excellency and the older brother of your Clan Leader Jiang Cheng."

The woman looks surprised and yells in disbelief: "This is the great Yilling Patriarch?"

Wuxian moans and opens tired eyes to see a woman looking down at him with wide eyes. He blinks up at her in confusion. She smiles at him in wonder and whispers: "He's so pretty."

Wuxian pushes her away and grabs Jingyi shakily: "Wh.. Who's the pervert?"

Jingyi laughs hard when the women gets closer to look at Wuxian's face and he crawls further away and into Jingyi's space in fear.

Bhao grabs Wuxian's arm and pulls him up and gently places him behind his huge body while glaring at the woman who's still trying to get a glimpse of Wuxian around him. Sizhui pats her shoulder to get her attention away from his father and when she turns to him he bows and says: "Young mistress, thank you for aiding Treasure Wei. He's under our care so you don't need to worry further about his well being."

She bowed back then turned to look at Wuxian who's being fussed over by Jingyi and not listening to them: "Are you taking him back to Lotus Pier?"

Sizhui: "Yes." She let out a happy chuckle and bounced towards Wuxian: "Let's go together!"

Bhao blocks her way when she tries to go near Wuxian again and she glares at him: "Move!"

Wuxian hears her and peers around Bhao's giant body to look at her: "Pervert, what do you want?"

She pouts at him: "I'm not a pervert! Let me escort you back."

Wuxian stares blankly at her: "Why would I let you do that?"