2022-09-09 18:15:00A pastry was pointed at the masked man's face, "Were they mad at my actions?" Zhi Ruo asked, watching how the man took the pastry off her hands and slipped it under his mask and ate it.
"Mad? More like they were disturbed." The masked man answered as he chewed the pastry. "That, and annoyed." He added.
"Why's that?" Zhi Ruo chewed the pastry on her mouth, it was tasteless and it was something that she wouldn't eat normally, but she currently owed the old man that was selling the pastry because of the information he gave her despite knowing that something was up.
"Because of your actions, anyone who goes out of the towers are being tailed." The man pointed at Zhi Ruo accusingly, who shrugged in response.
"Including you?" Zhi Ruo inclined her head towards the man.
&nb
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
Reborn in another world [Zhi Ruo who acts like the world revolves around her]
In the end of the day the masked man had already agreed with Zhi Ruo. And despite him looking like he wasn't interested, his curiosity was piqued the moment the girl was involved. He could not help but sway to the beat Zhi Ruo had paced on top of every individual she has met and had a pleasure of knowing.Zhi Ruo, who always acted like the world revolves around her had a kind of charisma that made people either want or get to know her or wants nothing to do with her. There wasn't a middle ground between these two categories, and needless to say, the girl in question could not care less.Everyone was curious as to how the person responsible with the points on the Sighted Valley do their job. If the others were curious, then it was even more so for the masked man, that was why he set out to find Zhi Ruo in the first place.And he did find h
Reborn in another world [The plan]
Zhi Ruo leaned back, she didn't answer the masked man's question directly. Rather her attention was on something else, it was on how many people that left through the tower's gate, and how many people that was hidden moved.The masked man didn't think about her silence, as he didn't mind. His attention moved away from the girl, and back to watching the tower. He clasped his masked face on his palm patiently waiting for something to happen."To your right, near the chattering mothers, 4." Zhi Ruo suddenly spoke up, catching the masked man's attention. "Three at the baker's, two men one woman." She continued, and the masked man listened. "To my right six, near the drainage of that one boutique." She motioned her hands in a circle."What are you saying—" confused, the masked man moved his head to where Zhi Ruo was motioning. Only to fi
Reborn in another world [Efficient]
The masked man and Zhi Ruo moved, they were efficient on their actions, their personalities impatient and yet they made no mistakes despite having short fuse. The seats they were seating in became empty, and so did the seats beside their table. Zhi Ruo almost laughed when she saw that there was a group of people that was eavesdropping on their conversation. But it wasn't like they were hiding it in the first place, they literally planned out their operation on open space. But what was funny was, despite hearing the entire conversation she had with the masked man, these people still decided that they would go after her.Zhi Ruo didn't mind, rather she was pleased of the fact that these people made it easier for her to do her job and part of the operation. The girl unhurriedly walked towards the alleyway, a natural hotspot, and a place she was before. And as suspected, the two imbeciles in her tail followed her.She wasn't surprised when she came in face to face with four people waitin
Reborn in another world [But what happens when water hit sand]
A wall of sand came to block the water spheres, but what happens when water hit sand?Zhi Ruo realized this too late as the sand that was once under her control flailed and collapsed when it touched the water. Zhi Ruo didn't catch a break as her opponents were at her again, there was a groan that left her lips when she realized her sand wasn't as effective as she thought it would be againts that water bending sunnova bitch.Nonetheless, sand was sand, and sand was under her control, and even if she had to suck it up from all the mental and MP strain she was getting from the skill she was using. That was currently the only thing she had at her disposal that didn't involve putting her life on the line from MP drainage.So Zhi Ruo persevered and blocked all the attack, she was singed with fire from a bastard that caught her off guard,
Reborn in another world [Imp]
One can say that the masked man's actions could be considered akin to an imp by the way he was moving. What is an imp exactly? In most common definition, an imp is the part of the demon hierarchy that is in lowest of forms. There was one thing that imps are known for, and that is their mischievous personalities.Their image was seen with slyness and the usual visual representation of a demon. The masked man's mask couldn't have looked more menacing when he hovered over his fallen opponents.If not an imp, then the masked man's actions could be described as clowning around.He looked to be having fun as he made his opponents bleed profusely. There was a tinge of amusement in his eyes as he watched his opponents curse him for even breathing."—thats a new one." The masked ma
Reborn in another world [A conversation between two similar people]
That was true, the masked man knew what happened next. But it didn't mean that he didn't like hearing it from Zhi Ruo herself."I would still like to hear about it though." The man stated over his noodles."Ah, you know, when they noticed that their teammates weren't coming back anytime soon they tracked down where they were stationed, and they would already know something happened." Zhi Ruo spoke as if the person on front of her should already know what she was talking about. "They go and meet up with me, sees the bodies laying on the alleyway's mud ridden floor, fights with me, and ends up becoming one of the bodies laying on the floor.""That's rather effective." The masked man praised, as if they weren't talking about putting other people's life on the line. He said it so casually that one would feel like he was speaking of some
Reborn in another world [A conversation between two similar people pt. 2]
"If there is that many contestants loitering around the Sighted Valley's area. Then wouldn't it make sense that the smaller teams are near here? By the way, what is your estimation on how many members a smaller team have?" Zhi Ruo begun, but asked a question in turn.She opened her palm, and a handkerchief appeared on top. She used it to wipe her fingers and face, waiting for the masked man to finish what he was thinking."Around a 100 people or so?" The masked man gave a rough estimation of what he had observed earlier on the second challenge. "150 is already a large estimation compared to the the really minor teams that has around 50 contestants." The masked man shrugged."That's what I thought too, I'd rather wipe out the really minor ones but they are hard to locate because of there small amount of numbers." Zhi Ruo scratched her veil
Reborn in another world [The opponent's impatience]
The wind picked up and the unsuspecting passerbys were unaware as to what would happen next. Zhi Ruo and the Masked man suddenly had a feeling as what their opponents were up too.Zhi Ruo craned her neck, but the nearest tower that was under the Sighted Valley was too far for her to make a run for it. It seemed like the masked man knew this too, because when she took a glance at his way she found that he wasn't even looking at the direction of the towers.Whoosh!The sound of an leaving it's bow string was heard, and Zhi Ruo could see the arrow in question heading towards her head. Her sand was quick to rise to her aid, amongst the other things, the locals knew that their was a fight that was about to go down. And thus panic took over the area."Don't they know that if they accidentally kil
Latest Chapter
[Law energy]
His eyes glowed, panicked? No he was alarmed, not a single memory resurfaced on the front of his mind telling him what he just encountered. 'What was that?' And 'that was?' Questions popped up constantly in his mind. But to no avail— his staring at Zhi Ruo's palm bore him no fruit at all."If you are really curious, then I will tell you now." Zhi Ruo waved her hand, and in a swift movement she tossed the capsule to the center of the paper that she laid on the table. "It was merely a fragment of law energy, though I don't think you would understand that term yet."Yuan Chuanli suppressed the instant reaction of him swallowing a gulp. Something that he has not gotten used to, was Zhi Ruo treating such matters with little to no care. His gaze trailed towards the hand that was clasping the singular petal silently."Whatever, just do what you are about to do. It's useless for me to ask you anyways." He merely ended up muttering und
[Surveillance] pt 3
Yuan Chuanli grunted after being pulled by Zhi Ruo roughly, he managed to twist his body into a much more comfortable position the moment he realized that he was almost sitting on Zhi Ruo's lap. The awkward cough that he let out escaped Zhi Ruo's noticed, but how he distanced himself in a prim and proper way certainly didn't.Zhi Ruo puckered her lips unused and a bit confused as to why Yuan Chuanli was so quick to fluster but she shrugged it off either way. Instead, she inclined her head towards the table in front of her where the paper laid on the table innocently. Yuan Chuanli's face was placid, as he only took a second to gather his thoughts. He blinked, and for him, that was the only indication that he already had a incantation in mind. "Hmm, I have a feeling you need one of those security incantations?" Yuan Chuanli leaned on the table. His hands cracking as he pulled on his fingers. From the corners of his eyes, he co
[Surveillance] pt 2
The young women heard the middle aged woman's words, turned to look at the woman's hands who was dearly gripping the wine guard, and with a last huff she stayed silent. She looked resigned almost, as if she didn't want to argue anymore. Only the downturn of her lips were apparent in her features as she gaze blankly ahead.Seeing the silent treatment that the young women was putting on, the middle aged man's lips upturned into a smirk. The smugness was radiating off him as he straightened his back, the self assured confidence that radiated off him disgusted everyone in the room. Watching him put on a coat that was far too big for his status couldn't stop the looks of contempt that was shot on his way.As if he didn't notice the look that everyone was shooting at him. The middle aged man's eyes trailed away from the riches that the host was putting up to sell, and unto the pile of gold that was set at the corner of the room. Hi
[Surveillance]
Zhi Ruo's focus was on the host the moment the auction started, she placed her chin on the palm of her hand as she leaned on her knees looking ahead. Yuan Chuanli on the other hand, crossed his arms and leaned back on his chair, over looking the whole event with a 'ah, finally' written all over his face.Though his haughtiness was apparent on his face— well written on his facial expressions— the fact that his eyes kept in flickering on the other private rooms (much like the one that they were inside now) couldn't be kept hidden. At least, not from Zhi Ruo who was keenly aware of everything that was happening 10 meters around her."No matter how much you turn your head towards those rooms, you would never see what is inside them." Zhi Ruo spoke out, her eyes didn't leave the host who was explaining the rules of the auction per instructions. "Just keep your eyes peeled, the auction is just getting started." Her voice lightly adviced.
[Telltale]
[Qiao Liwei Auction house]Zhi Ruo gracefully accepted the outstretched hand offered by Ravel, who was dressed in his servant clothes. The only difference was, he had taken upon himself to don a white mask with no holes for the eyes nose and mouth. Stepping down from the carriage they had taken from the opulent mansion after their— quote on quote "satisfying lunch", she found Yuan Chuanli awaiting their arrival. As he had went out before her.His imposing figure stood tall, the clan's emblem prominently displayed on his back, drawing curious gazes from onlookers nearby. Both the participants of the auction and the bystanders that had nothing else to do but waut outside the auction house to try and take a good look of the rarely seem rich people.Zhi Ruo stepped beside Yuan Chuanli with a similar robe on her shoulders, adorning the Ye clan symbol of a similar fashion. She didn't mind the stares that was aimed at her, because in the first place, she didn't want to hide, nor cared to hid
[The Mansion]
With a brisk and determined pace, one that Yuan Chuanli grew to familiarize, Zhi Ruo arrived at the mansion she knew so well. Well, as much you can know from the daily reports of your butler that is. As she stepped inside, she couldn't help but notice the striking metamorphosis that had taken place. The familiar building and grounds remained, yet the ambiance and energy of the house had undergone a remarkable transformation. As Zhi Ruo led the way, Yuan Chuanli quietly followed, his initial grumbling fading away. Their path unveiled a street of lavish grandeur, unmistakably tailored for the privileged few who could afford such opulence. Yuan Chuanli couldn't help but entertain the thought that Zhi Ruo had led them astray. However, any words that formed on his lips died as his tongue was suddenly glued to the top of his mouth, he observed Zhi Ruo confidently and nonchalantly enter one of the most expansive estates.
[The Maid's Incompetence]
Yuan Chuanli stretched his hands upwards his shoulders popping in the motion, his face sported a refreshed look of satisfaction as he went out of the building with light steps. Obviously in a good mood. In the far distance, he could see Zhi Ruo's figure as she talked with her butler. He could not see Zhi Ruo's expression, but he certainly can see Ravel's.Without wasting anytime, he made his way towards the two with a look of inquiry. "The auction will start around one in the afternoon, it's still daytime and we haven't even gotten our lunch yet. What does the young miss intend to do?" Yuan Chuanli folded his hands underneath his clothes as he walked towards the duo.Upon hearing Yuan Chuanli, Ravel nodded his head. "Deciple Yuan Chuanli is right young miss, it would be advisable to eat before we attend the auction." Like a responsible servant, Ravel suggested to follow Yuan Chuanli's words. The two looked at Zhi Ruo's mask,
[Tassle]
The servant with the tassle smiled upon hearing Zhi Ruo's words, it was a tight lipped smile, as if she was saying that she knew something Zhi Ruo didn't. "It was the head that gave the order to give this to the young miss. I am to inform you that the resources that you chose and won from the tournament, along with the deed of the training ground, the plaque of the noble title, and the merit points, are inside the plaque in your hands."The servant's hands motioned for the rest of the servants in the room to line up at the sides, earning Yuan Chuanli's silent gaze. Zhi Ruo raised her brows upon hearing the servant's words, she then tied the plaque in the insides of her robe after shooting a nod towards the servant with a tassle."The head has had the heiress plaque be customize so that it can store storage now. The patriarch advices the young miss to not lose the plaque because it has now become more valuable than a mansion in the capital." The
[She's the heir]
Yuan Chuanli raised his hands and clenched on thin air as if he was clawing the clear sky above him, his face was red with unconcealed rage, and he looked close to launching himself towards Zhi Ruo. Who, even without showing the expression on her face because of her mask, still manage to annoy him to no end.Yuan Chuanli quickly realized that pretenses were useless in front of the person who is like Zhi Ruo. Because regardless of how you act in front of her her, in the end, if she is in the mood, you would be left coughing up blood in rage. Yuan Chuanli wasn't called 'boy genius ' for nothing, as he learned fast. And Yuan Chuanli learned to stop trying to control his emotions in front of Zhi Ruo, because Zhi Ruo wouldn't care if he broke his 'boy genius' façade anyways. The boy genius cannot help but feel rather offended of this somehow.But before he could do anything drastic, a woman greeted Yuan Chuanli
