The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 72 - Past Relations

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When Wuxian was poor, which was most of his life until recently, he couldn't wait to have money to spend it. Now that he has more than he cares to admit, he feels guilty wasting it away.

Apparently, Sizhui shared Wangji's aversion for shopping. They both followed with stoic faces, while Wuxian dragged an enthusiastic Jingyi with him from one stall to the other. Jingyi's personality is an acquired taste. His inability to filter what goes through his head had placed him in so much trouble in the past. Many Lan teachers have tried to discipline him, warn him and even punish him for his loose tongue. Wuxian on the other hand enjoyed his unrestrained commentary and loud personality. It was like adding salt to a bland porridge.

Wuxian placed his arm around Jingyi's shoulder and pulled him close to whisper: "Jingyi, what do girls your age like?"

Jingyi narrows his eyes at him: "How should I know?"

Wuxian: "Come on! Think!"

Jingyi: "I don't know many girls! Why do you ask?"

Wuxian looks around then pulls him closer: "I want to buy something for Sizhui to give Linao when they meet again."

Jingyi snorts: "Shouldn't he be the one buying it?"

Wuxian snorts back: "He was raised by Lan Zhan. It took that man 18 years to admit that he loves me."

They both turned judgmental eyes at the two innocent looking men behind them. Jingyi tsks at them while Wuxian shakes his head in disapproval then they both turn to huddle back.

Jingyi: "I see your point. How about a hair comb?"

Wuxian: "So basic. He's the son of two great men! His gift has to be amazing."

Wuxian feels a heavy arm land on his shoulder and someone whispering on his other side: "What are we scheming today?"

They both jumped out of surprise. Jingyi shouts: "BE GONE, DEMON!"

Wuxian smacks her arm away: "You almost gave me a heart attack!"

Yuxio smiles widely at him and takes out a bag of small round cakes and hands it to Wuxian: "Tada! I brought you a gift."

Wuxian takes it after glaring at her then resumes their huddle while he munches on the delicious food. Jingyi eyes Yuxio and says: "Maybe she can help? She is a girl.. I think."

Yuxio winks at him: "I slay with my feminine ways!"

Wuxian coughs, almost choking on his treats: "Don't say stupid things, pervert! But Jingyi is right, you might have a useful input."

They tell her about Sizhui's 'situation'. Wuxian: "I don't want something big or too expensive. Something tasteful that says: I like you but not in a forceful way."

Yuxio scratches her chin and says: "Maybe something she can wear to show off if she reciprocates his feelings?"

Wuxian nods: "I like that idea."

Yuxio snaps her finger: "I got it! Get her a body shield."

Wuxian smacks her head: "How are you human? Cultivators don't wear shields casually! We're not at war!"

Yuxio rubs her head: "I would love a shield as a gift!"

Jingyi: "Demons usually need protection more than others."

Wuxian: "What about a tassel? She can hang it on her sword or her belt."

Jingyi: "If we get her a Jade one it would be perfect! Gusu Lan Clan is known for its Jade ornaments!"