NOVEL NEXT A talk between Princesses
Green particles exuded out of the Sky Poison Pearl and Jasmine's slender figure started to appear in the tiny room.
Her complexion was way better than earlier with a maturing glow adorning her body as her poison was completed under control and her treatment was going well.
A fragrant aroma filled the entire room. Mostly because of the medical herbs present in the Sky Poison Pearl and part of it was also caused by the scent of Jasmine's own body.
As of now, Jasmine might still be in a spiritual form but with System's help, not only is Jasmine getting cured of the poison but also her body was simultaneously built up albeit slowly.
Jasmine stood before Cang Yue with a shaky smile and furrowed brows. Never did she expect she will meet Yun Che's lover. Not so soon...
[Ejection Complete]
The system successfully completed ejecting Jasmine out of her 'home' as per Yun Che's command.
"Yue'er, this is Jasmine, my... friend," said Yun Che. He then turned towards Jasmine and said, "Jasmine, this is Cang Yue"
Jasmine immediately pouted when Yun Che introduced her as a friend. But quickly reverting back to her usual self, she responded.
"I am Jasmine," Jasmine said flatly. "Nice to meet you" Jasmine made a curtesy bow to greet Cang Yue. It was her first time meeting Cang Yue face to face and she didn't want to spoil her first impression.
Yun Che was surprised to see a change in Jasmine's behavior. The girl who always tries to be cold is trying to warm up a little. He was expecting her to show her usual 'princess' attitude.
Cang Yue continued to fixedly gaze at Jasmine for a while. It was her first time looking at someone who's beauty was tantamount to none. And everything about her was way beyond perfection. Even as a woman, Cang Yue felt a tinge of jealously welling up in her but it vanished as soon as it appeared.
The more she looked at Jasmine, a vague sense of familiarity was felt. But she can't point out what it clearly is. She was absent-minded but after carefully examining Jasmine, Cang Yue leaned forward to introduce herself.
Yun Che then explained to Cang Yue about Jasmine. Not much, simply how she is a spirit and her residing with him. Cang Yue didn't dare believe it at first. But she can't help but believe what Yun Che said. There's no other possibility. A part of her also felt happy that Yun Che told her the truth himself before she asked.
While Jasmine, on the side, was busy playing with her hair in anxiety.
"This princess... is sleepy. Why can I not return back?" thought Jasmine tapping her feet on the ground. She had enough of this and wanted to get over with it and bury her head into a pillow. But no matter what Sky Poison Pearl wasn't responding to her.
"And... Jasmine has been staying along with us all this time," said Yun Che.
Cang Yue took some time to digest what it meant and her face immediately reddened. It means Jasmine has been observing them together for the whole time. She turned to look at Jasmine while the latter turned away her head.
She watched them do all that and now she can't even deny it. She could only cast her glance away from the duo and act as if nothing happened.
Cang Yue continued to look down and away in embarrassment.
"I'll let you girls alone for a while," said Yun Che feeling the awkward atmosphere, and soon left.
Jasmine blinked in confusion.
"W-Wait, this princess...."
*Thud*
The door was already slammed shut.
An eerie silence ensued in the room with no one taking a lead to speak. Neither expected the other's arrival at this point in time and didn't know what to say.
"You call yourselves as Princess?" asked Cang Yue.
She was intrigued when Jasmine referred to herself as a Princess and decided to ask.
"Because I am Princess" Jasmine smirked and tossed her hair over her shoulder in confidence. When it comes to telling about herself, she can't hold herself back.
"Oh! Then we both are Princess," Cang Yue smiled and leaned forward and started to pat Jasmine's head. "You can call me big sis."
"Big Sis?" Jasmine tilted her head and asked. She didn't mind that and let Cang Yue pat her willingly.
(Outside the Room)
Yun Che expelled his breath in relief after coming out. He was hoping for both Cang Yue and Jasmine to get along together.
[Host, Jasmine's treatment will resume after 8 hours]
[As of now Absolute God Slaying Poison is restrained]
'System, when will Jasmine get completely cured?' asked Yun Che.
[At the current rate, the Host can expect a period of 1 year to completely cure Jasmine]
[System cannot intervene in the process and can only speed it up]
The mechanical voice sounded a little bit helpless this time.
The Absolute God Slaying Poison is a deadly poison. And what makes it more deadly is that Jasmine is inflicted with it and had her soul tortured by the same. Any intervention will directly affect the soul.
Yun Che clenched his fists tighter. He was the last person willing to see Jasmine in pain.
(30 minutes later)
Yun Che calmed down and slowly opened the door. He could hear the sounds of Cang Yue and Jasmine giggling together talking about the same person. And the said person was Yun Che.
Jasmine lost her usual cold composure and was all smiles every time she talked about Yun Che.
Cang Yue was adding her own experiences she spent with Yun Che all these few days.
"Brother Che, I am leaving. Little sister here is very interesting..." said Cang Yue.
"This princess isn't sleepy. I'll talk with Big Sis for a little longer" replied Jasmine having trouble maintaining her eye contact with Yun Che.
Looking at the approaching Yun Che, both of them sat up from the bed and bid farewell to Yun Che, and left to Cang Yue's room to continue their talks.
Looking at the backs of both the girls, Yun Che smiled in content and went to sleep in peace.
(Next Morning)
Yun Che opened his eyes and squinted in the sunshine streaming in through the open window. He stretched, feeling more relaxed than he had since . . .
*Screech* *Screech*
Cries of the Phoenix were heard on the veranda. And the Phoenix sped swiftly through the window entering Yun Che's room and landed on his figure.
"What is it?" asked Yun Che.
"Master... I am in danger" said Phoenix with a despairing look with its crest held high.
Just then, the door to the room was pushed open with Cang Yue entering.
Earlier this day, she tried to feed the Phoenix with the food thinking that it would be hungry but no matter how many times she tried, the Phoenix didn't open its mouth and turned its head sidewards. And now it suddenly ran away from her. She didn't know why.
Looking at the Phoenix on Yun Che's shoulder, a smile surfaced on her face, and she joyfully spoke.
"Oo... So you're here. You must be hungry. Come on, eat it" Retrieving some more of the pet food from her storage ring, Cang Yue once again brought it to the Phoenix. The said Phoenix shrank its pupils rapidly.
The scene of the legendary Phoenix fed by a pet's food would make even the other Primordial Beast collapse into peals of laughter.
'Master... Please.. help me..' The Phoenix pleaded.
Seeing this, Yun Che chuckled.
'You promised to do anything for your inheritor and now you can't even stand on your words!'
'...Master! That's . . . different'
"Yue'er, Where's Jasmine?" asked Yun Che.
"Little Sister? She's still sleeping," answered Cang Yue.
Then she went on telling how she spent her time with Jasmine and how she enjoyed her company and so on, ignoring the Phoenix which was lying its back on the bed.
After that, Jasmine dissipated into the Sky Poison Pearl as her treatment process was once again started as she was deep asleep.