After ending the conversation, Mr . Hu left .
Lost in thought, Ye Qingxuan was somehow brought to a restaurant . A full-course meal was placed before him and he was sitting there with utensils . He stared blankly and his expression was dazed as if he was pondering the deepest secrets of the universe .
Who am I?
Where am I?
Where am I going?
Ye Qingxuan usually never thought about questions that had no answer . However, he was now stuck in this ditch and it was hard to climb out . Ye Qingxuan instantly became lost . He did not even know that he had used too much black pepper and did not taste anything different .
"Is it really okay to give him hot peppers as black pepper?" Abraham looked at Bai Xi .
Bai Xi glanced at Ye Qingxuan and shrugged . "It's not like he can tell . Hey, Professor, eat more . Look, the caviar is pretty good . No wonder this is the best restaurant in Sacred City . "
Abraham was speechless . Looking at Ye Qingxuan's glazed eyes, he felt uncertain . "Is he too happy?"
"For these cases, the most effective is to slap him . " Bai Xi urged Abraham mischievously . "I heard that that's how they cure Eastern musicians who are too happy from getting into the Tak Lok Department . "
"Really?" Abraham's eyes brightened . He raised his shiny metallic arm and waved it before finally sighing . "I can't control my strength . What if I hurt him?"
"Let me, let me . Professor, look!" Bai Xi volunteered herself and moved up . Her hand slammed down, ready to slap happily . Ye Qingxuan was still in a daze . But when the hand was at his face, his hand came up and blocked Bai Xi . The girl froze . Ye Qingxuan had snapped out of his daze too and looked at her in confusion . "Why are you hitting me?"
"…I was worried you were too happy . " Bai Xi smiled caringly . "Cousin, listen to me . You'll be fine after I hit you . Come on . "
"Wait!" Seeing that she did not give up yet, Ye Qingxuan jumped up in fright . "Put your fork down! You almost stabbed me!"
"Psh . " Bai Xi pouted and put down the fork between her fingers .
"You have worked too hard these past few days and have not rested . You'll be fine after sleeping . " Assured, Abraham said gently, "Let's go home earlier after eating . "
Ye Qingxuan shook his head . "I'm alright but—"
"Oh, right, Cousin!" Bai Xi suddenly uttered as she moved closer, curious . "I heard that a bunch of things happened in court! We were listening to livestreams outside but it wasn't enough . You're a duke now?"
"Uh . " Ye Qingxuan's expression grew uncomfortable . "It's a long story . I'll tell you later but now—"
"Cousin! I just thought of something else . " Bai Xi batted her eyes, looking completely innocent and curious . "Are you going back to the East now?"
Ye Qingxuan fell silent . After a long while, he shook his head . "I'm not sure yet . "
"If you're sure or not is one thing . If you want to go back or not is another . " It seemed that she was going to get to the bottom of things . "Just tell the truth . "
After thinking for a bit, Ye Qingxuan said honestly, "Not really but kind of . "
"…What?" Bai Xi was confused . "Is that a riddle?"
"I never wanted to go back . I thought my white hair is strange but I thought Easterners were all like this . I didn't know about Deva's blood or the Nine Dragon Bloodlines . I never thought that the East was my home so I never thought about going there . " Organizing his words, Ye Qingxuan explained, "It's different now . I feel like I should go back once and clear some things up, so I'm still hesitating . "
"Oh . " Bai Xi nodded, seeming to understand but not really .
"Don't overthink . Even if I go to the East, I'll still come back . " Ye Qingxuan smiled and ruffled Bai Xi's hair . He looked at Abraham and said, "But now—"
"Cousin, try this . " Bai Xi suddenly picked up a lamb chop and tossed it onto Ye Qingxuan's plate . "It's fresh and juicy . It's great!"
Ye Qingxuan stared at the juicy meat . He looked up, saying, "But I want—"
"Don't talk while you eat . That's an ancient proverb . Hurry up and eat!" Bai Xi tossed another grilled shrimp onto his plate . "Hurry and eat! You need to eat to have strength to talk . "
Wordless, Ye Qingxuan lowered his eyes . His plate had a big shrimp that Bai Xi had broke, and a sad-looking steak . He looked up . Abraham looked awkward while Bai Xi was serious .
He put down his fork . "Professor, are you trying to keep something from me?" he asked seriously .
Abraham started coughing but Bai Xi got before him and nodded forcefully . "Yeah, yeah…" She paused and put on a surprised look . "I requested to graduate early and passed the test! How is it? Are you surprised?"
"Really?" Ye Qingxuan froze and then smiled . "You passed the test even though you cut class every day? Did you cheat?"
"No, no . " Bai Xi shook her head and patted her chest seriously . "I'm a genius . Cousin, you gotta believe me . "
"Oh . " Ye Qingxuan nodded and glanced at Abraham . "Professor, are you okay?"
Abraham nodded and smiled stiffly . "Just how I always am . "
"Then here's the problem . " Ye Qingxuan's smile faded . He looked at them and asked, "Where is Charles?"
Abraham and Bai Xi fell silent . One looked down at the plate while the other whistled and looked up at the ceiling .
"How come I haven't seen Charles this whole time?" Ye Qingxuan asked . "He couldn't have been locked up just for spitting . Plus, even if he was, he should be out already, right? Why don't you want me to ask about him? Professor, what happened?"
Bai Xi jumped out again, forcing a mischievous smile onto her face . "Cousin, actually Charles—"
Slap! Ye Qingxuan suddenly slammed a palm down on the table . The plates shook and the loud sound echoed through the restaurant . Everyone looked over in confusion . Bai Xi's smile stiffened as well .
Ye Qingxuan looked at her, his eyes hardening . "Bai Xi, if you still lie to me, don't call me 'cousin' again . Tell me, what happened to Charles?"
Bai Xi stopped talking . She looked at him with reddening eyes . A glossy film covered her eyes and she bit her lips .
"Yezi, don't be angry . " Abraham pulled Bai Xi away and said gently, "I told her to keep it from you . "
Ye Qingxuan fell silent . His expressions battled until it became apologetic . "Sorry, my emotions are out of control . " He lowered his eyes . "It's my fault . But what happened to Charles? Professor, why was he locked up in the Judgement Tower? How come he wasn't even let out for breaks? I looked for him everywhere but no one had even heard of him . What happened?"
"Let me tell you," said a familiar voice behind him . Ye Qingxuan turned around and saw Wolf Flute in a black coat . It had been a while . The man seemed to not have slept or shaven in a few days . He looked bedraggled and there were dark circles under his eyes .
"You look like sh*t . "
"Yeah . " Wolf Flute chuckled dryly . "It's not their fault for not telling . The matter involves many things and the Silent Authority had them sign a non-disclosure agreement . They must keep it secret . Plus, you were still in prison at that time and could not help .
"The Silent Authority?" Ye Qingxuan froze . "What does Charles have to do with them?"
Chapter 427 ProblemTranslator Nyoi Bo Studio Editor Nyoi Bo StudioAfter ending the conversation, Mr . Hu left . Lost in thought, Ye Qingxuan was somehow brought to a restaurant . A full course meal was placed before him and he was sitting there with utensils . He stared blankly and his expression was dazed as if he was pondering the deepest secrets of the universe . Who am I Where am I Where am I going Ye Qingxuan usually never thought about questions that had no answer . However, he was now stuck in this ditch and it was hard to climb out . Ye Qingxuan instantly became lost . He did not even know that he had used too much black pepper and did not taste anything different . Is it really okay to give him hot peppers as black pepper Abraham looked at Bai Xi . Bai Xi glanced at Ye Qingxuan and shrugged . It s not like he can tell . Hey, Professor, eat more . Look, the caviar is pretty good . No wonder this is the best restaurant in Sacred City . Abraham was speechless . Looking at Ye Qingxuan s glazed eyes, he felt uncertain . Is he too happy For these cases, the most effective is to slap him . Bai Xi urged Abraham mischievously . I heard that that s how they cure Eastern musicians who are too happy from getting into the Tak Lok Department . Really Abraham s eyes brightened . He raised his shiny metallic arm and waved it before finally sighing . I can t control my strength . What if I hurt him Let me, let me . Professor, look Bai Xi volunteered herself and moved up . Her hand slammed down, ready to slap happily . Ye Qingxuan was still in a daze . But when the hand was at his face, his hand came up and blocked Bai Xi . The girl froze . Ye Qingxuan had snapped out of his daze too and looked at her in confusion . Why are you hitting me I was worried you were too happy . Bai Xi smiled caringly . Cousin, listen to me . You ll be fine after I hit you . Come on . Wait Seeing that she did not give up yet, Ye Qingxuan jumped up in fright . Put your fork down You almost stabbed me Psh . Bai Xi pouted and put down the fork between her fingers . You have worked too hard these past few days and have not rested . You ll be fine after sleeping . Assured, Abraham said gently, Let s go home earlier after eating . Ye Qingxuan shook his head . I m alright but Oh, right, Cousin Bai Xi suddenly uttered as she moved closer, curious . I heard that a bunch of things happened in court We were listening to livestreams outside but it wasn t enough . You re a duke now Uh . Ye Qingxuan s expression grew uncomfortable . It s a long story . I ll tell you later but now Cousin I just thought of something else . Bai Xi batted her eyes, looking completely innocent and curious . Are you going back to the East now Ye Qingxuan fell silent . After a long while, he shook his head . I m not sure yet . If you re sure or not is one thing . If you want to go back or not is another . It seemed that she was going to get to the bottom of things . Just tell the truth . After thinking for a bit, Ye Qingxuan said honestly, Not really but kind of . What Bai Xi was confused . Is that a riddle I never wanted to go back . I thought my white hair is strange but I thought Easterners were all like this . I didn t know about Deva s blood or the Nine Dragon Bloodlines . I never thought that the East was my home so I never thought about going there . Organizing his words, Ye Qingxuan explained, It s different now . I feel like I should go back once and clear some things up, so I m still hesitating . Oh . Bai Xi nodded, seeming to understand but not really . Don t overthink . Even if I go to the East, I ll still come back . Ye Qingxuan smiled and ruffled Bai Xi s hair . He looked at Abraham and said, But now Cousin, try this . Bai Xi suddenly picked up a lamb chop and tossed it onto Ye Qingxuan s plate . It s fresh and juicy . It s great Ye Qingxuan stared at the juicy meat . He looked up, saying, But I want Don t talk while you eat . That s an ancient proverb . Hurry up and eat Bai Xi tossed another grilled shrimp onto his plate . Hurry and eat You need to eat to have strength to talk . Wordless, Ye Qingxuan lowered his eyes . His plate had a big shrimp that Bai Xi had broke, and a sad looking steak . He looked up . Abraham looked awkward while Bai Xi was serious . He put down his fork . Professor, are you trying to keep something from me he asked seriously . Abraham started coughing but Bai Xi got before him and nodded forcefully . Yeah, yeah She paused and put on a surprised look . I requested to graduate early and passed the test How is it Are you surprised Really Ye Qingxuan froze and then smiled . You passed the test even though you cut class every day Did you cheat No, no . Bai Xi shook her head and patted her chest seriously . I m a genius . Cousin, you gotta believe me . Oh . Ye Qingxuan nodded and glanced at Abraham . Professor, are you okay Abraham nodded and smiled stiffly . Just how I always am . Then here s the problem . Ye Qingxuan s smile faded . He looked at them and asked, Where is Charles Abraham and Bai Xi fell silent . One looked down at the plate while the other whistled and looked up at the ceiling . How come I haven t seen Charles this whole time Ye Qingxuan asked . He couldn t have been locked up just for spitting . Plus, even if he was, he should be out already, right Why don t you want me to ask about him Professor, what happened Bai Xi jumped out again, forcing a mischievous smile onto her face . Cousin, actually Charles Slap Ye Qingxuan suddenly slammed a palm down on the table . The plates shook and the loud sound echoed through the restaurant . Everyone looked over in confusion . Bai Xi s smile stiffened as well . Ye Qingxuan looked at her, his eyes hardening . Bai Xi, if you still lie to me, don t call me cousin again . Tell me, what happened to Charles Bai Xi stopped talking . She looked at him with reddening eyes . A glossy film covered her eyes and she bit her lips . Yezi, don t be angry . Abraham pulled Bai Xi away and said gently, I told her to keep it from you . Ye Qingxuan fell silent . His expressions battled until it became apologetic . Sorry, my emotions are out of control . He lowered his eyes . It s my fault . But what happened to Charles Professor, why was he locked up in the Judgement Tower How come he wasn t even let out for breaks I looked for him everywhere but no one had even heard of him . What happened Let me tell you, said a familiar voice behind him . Ye Qingxuan turned around and saw Wolf Flute in a black coat . It had been a while . The man seemed to not have slept or shaven in a few days . He looked bedraggled and there were dark circles under his eyes . You look like sh t . Yeah . Wolf Flute chuckled dryly . It s not their fault for not telling . The matter involves many things and the Silent Authority had them sign a non disclosure agreement . They must keep it secret . Plus, you were still in prison at that time and could not help . The Silent Authority Ye Qingxuan froze . What does Charles have to do with them
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