Sin City Chapter 8

Chapter-8 Woman that can turn everything upside down(2)

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Li Cha didn’t understand the words of Ge Dun, only half an hour later did he realize that the meeting with his siblings is truly very interesting. And a few years later, when he would be a bit more mature, he would realize it’s meaning even more deeply.

At the time of meeting, Li Cha was seated hidden inside a huge sofa. Body as stiff as a stature, both eyes slightly raised towards the sky and the line of sight focussing on the painting on the door of the room, completely motionless.

It was a small guest room within the fort located inside an additional building complex opposite to the dining hall, exclusively for clan members. It was decorated beautifully and was quite luxurious, completely different from the entire cold dark castle. It was warm and bright inside the guest room, illumination magic placed inside was providing brightness like that of daytime. Countless candles supported by a beautiful mid air candle holder apart from providing better vision, were also increasing the temperature just by the right amount. On Li Cha’s left and right, his siblings were seated on that huge sofa. Specifically saying, two younger brothers and six sisters. Li Cha never thought to have this many siblings himself. Moreover, these are just the siblings sharing the same father. If all of his cousins possessing Archimonde blood are gathered, it would surely amount to a gigantic number.

Brothers were seated on the left, sisters on right and the Li Cha himself was in the middle as he bore the provocative gazes of his siblings. It was as if they were looking at a rare magical beast just waiting to be dissected. Li Cha was not much different than a statue, however his siblings were very aggressive.

His two brothers were younger than him by a few years, still their incoming gaze held naked curiosity, contempt, hostility and everything except affection for family. Furthermore, their gaze was causing the hair on Li Cha’s back to stand up, he had only felt this way when he would sense killing intent. Six sisters were different in size. Biggest of them was already declaring herself as a woman relying on the swell of her chest, while the smallest one was perhaps not even five years old. Their incoming gaze was much more complicated. It had curiosity, but even more hesitation and it was much more of an inspecting look. Two of the biggest sisters even s.h.i.+fted close to each other, whispering something to each other while stealing glances at Li Cha, sometimes giving off a somewhat impudent and full of ambiguous meaning smile. Their vision possessed naked desire. At present Li Cha wasn’t aware of it, but the only thing he was certain of, was that he has nothing to do with his siblings. Only after some some time would he realize that this kind of gaze implies that the woman desires to have s*x with him.  

Li Cha didn’t say a word, he just didn’t know what to say. They also didn’t tried to talk anything with him, just kept looking at him provocatively. Their gaze carried a penetrating cold itching to poke out a hole through his body, at the same time, it also carried a surging heat which was itching to swallow him in one bite.

Duration of the meeting was not that long, only ten minutes. However, Li Cha felt like a whole day has been pa.s.sed, moreover an exceptionally long day. By the time housekeeper was leading him out, he realized that his unders.h.i.+rt is already completely drenched.

Later, he realized that this kind of a ten minute meeting with the siblings is a kind of ceremony,  representing him to possess the blood vessels of this branch of Archimonde clan. From now on, he is a member of Archimonde clan. This kind of ceremony also provides an opportunity for the members of Archimonde clan to get to know each other as well as to select among each other.

Next day at noon, Li Cha left the Black Rose castle with a small group of escorting knights, advancing towards the west. After that day’s dinner upto this time, Li Cha didn’t see Ge Dun at all. His meeting with his father was much more simpler than his imagination, and even more emotionless. Li Cha was originally pretty indifferent towards the meeting, however by the time he was leaving the Asian Mountains, he had a feeling of loss for some reason. His meeting with his siblings made him realize that he is nothing more than an ordinary child of his father.

However, Li Cha quietly clenched his fists, fingernails digging into the palm. Two images overlapped in front of his eyes, one image was of his numerous siblings and the other one was of the igniting flames.

He suddenly felt that his mother dying like this doesn’t make sense.

Troops travelled all the way upto the west, the one escorting Li Cha was still Mo Lee. On this time’s journey, the knight didn’t say much, just saying a few sentences not even worth mentioning throughout the entire day.

The silent journey continued for twenty days. On the way, pa.s.sing through dark forest, crossing over the second largest river of the continent Luo Man, walking again along the Cang Bai mountain range for ten days, again pa.s.sing through the territories of many n.o.blemen and  crossing an Archduchy. Then they finally arrived at this journey’s destination in the territory of legendary magic teacher Su Hailun, the magical tower Shen Lan.

The power existed in the gigantic s.p.a.ce itself, giving off overwhelming pressure to the people.

Only after standing at the front of Shen Lan tower did Li Cha truly realize how magnificent is a five hundred meter high magical tower. It was not a single body construction, tower’s deep blue colour relied mainly on the fact that it is situated alongside the Heng Dong mountain range extending upto one of the tributary of Floating ice gulf. Tower was constructed according to the Gothic style. There were fine meticulous engravings on flying struts, eye catching steeples, pointed shaped wooden arch gates erected in huge numbers and brilliant elemental clouds together with mysterious energies lingering on the pinnacle of tower, giving off a feeling that the entire magical tower is being lifted towards the sky.

Very soon, Li Cha was able to see Su Hailun. She is a legendary master, the protector of the Divine Alliance, dragon slaughterer in the body of a woman and also the teacher selected by Ge Dun for him.    

Only, when Li Cha was standing exactly in front of Su Hailun did he realize that the concerned one haven’t promised beforehand to teach him, this journey is completely Ge Dun’s own wishful thinking.

Li Cha at this moment was standing inside the Su Hailun magic hall. It was a dream like s.p.a.ce, four walls and floors made up of some unknown material with deep blue-green as it’s primary colour, giving off a glossy s.h.i.+ne. It was possible to see upto very far but still not possible to discern what shape it is a.s.suming. Different colours of light rays were flickering and circling on four walls and floor, they were completely random just like a group of roaming fishes, moving very fast as if they have life.

At one end of the hall, upon a very high stage, a throne carved out from heavenly crystals was placed and Su Hailun was seated on it. Her foot’s position was on level with Mo Lee’s chin, exceeding past Li Cha’s head. This is what truly means to be ‘set up on high’. However, considering her legendary status, no one would think that this is disrespectful. Her long hair was curled up, palace court style low cut long skirt was exposing her entire shoulders and a large area of her snow white bosom. Her skin was so fair that it was inconceivable, giving rise to an urge in onlookers to take a bite wherever they look. Of course, after the most desirable mouth zone, first choice was plump bosom, then the next one was cheeks. Her appearance seemed only to be seventeen to eighteen years at most. Her young face was calm and solemn, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with cla.s.sical beauty. Sitting on tall and straight crystal throne, it was just like facing before a real G.o.ddess.

People meeting her for the first time were totally incapable of connecting such a young beautiful female together with the legendary master. However even the youngest magician knows, establishment of Shen Lan tower had exceeded over hundred years.

She released her intertwined hands in front of her kness, each finger covered with a very long finger cot. Finger cots were magically forged in gold, it’s surface was fully embedded with all kinds of precious stones and decorative designs. In fact, each and every one of these decorations were minutely engraved magic spells, embedded entirely with gems; rare magical gems of all categories only existing in legends. In the eyes of people who knows their stuff, each of these finger cot was a very large magic conducting artifact, perhaps already reaching upto G.o.dly artifact. But Su Hailun was wearing ten entire finger cots! And her earrings and necklaces were used as hair bands, and just like finger cots they were also magic conducting equipments!

Crystal throne was incomparably dazzling, even if it’s Li Cha, a boy who doesn’t know anything, can easily make out how precious it is. Moreover, this magic hall’s worth is actually a hundred times that of the crystal throne. Abyss crystal, used by magicians to set magic wands is actually used here as floor coverings!

Standing in the magical hall, Li Cha suddenly sensed that his perception area has increased substantially, and traces of energy in accordance with some bizarre pa.s.sages are beginning to enter his body. A thin thread of energy entered his body and was being gradually absorbed. Just at this moment, within Li Cha’s consciousness a gla.s.s breaking sound emerged, as if some protective screen has been shattered, allowing him to completely disperse his restrained consciousness.

Next moment, Li Cha was touching upon a magical ocean.

It was a huge dark ocean, lightless, generating sea currents from it’s core. It was entirely possible to be swallowed up by a huge whale without any warning. If Li Cha was to fall into this huge sea, he would be swallowed up instantly, without producing even a little bit of disturbance. However, at this moment Li Cha was standing right on top of the surface of ocean!

Li Cha’s complexion suddenly became pale because of the disorder in his perception. His body was beginning to shudder involuntarily. Yet this feeling was so genuine, rendering him incapable to discern it.

And at this moment Mo Lee was earnestly trying to discuss the tuition fees of Li Cha with Su Hailun.

“Senior say,  can you teach young master considering our past friends.h.i.+p.”

“Past friends.h.i.+p? huh. I remember, that Marquis of your family still owes me a lot of things.”

“Isn’t principle already paid?”

“and interest?”

Discussing figures with legendary master is extremely unwise. Mo Lee immediately s.h.i.+fted the conversation and tossed out his second card.

“Young master Li Cha possess exceedingly outstanding talent in magic.”

“ Humph, every year several dozens of exceedingly talented geniuses come to me wis.h.i.+ng to study magic. I even rejected three-four genuises favoured by deties.”

Mo Lee earnestly threw out his last card “ Young master’s body inside flowing Archimonde blood, it’s degree of pureness is hardly any different than the Senior himself. At least within this generation of Archimonde clan members, no one is even close.”

Both the eyes of the legendary master which were originally solemn, suddenly s.h.i.+ned, making the entire magic hall flicker for a moment. She was looking just like a large jeweled dragon. Her manner of speech was still calm as before, but anyone could tell that it was nothing more than a  pretence.

“ So, what can I do?”

“You can trample it as you wis.h.!.+” These words are not something which could be said by serious, old fas.h.i.+oned and blood thirsty Mo Lee. In reality, these were the original words of the Marquis. Only, these words coming out from Mo Lee still carried that tone of respect as a secondary person. Perhaps, his thoughts were different than his outward expression.

At this moment, Su Hailun and Mo Lee sensed the odd behaviour of Li Cha.

Su Hailun seemed to think before saying slowly “This small brat can surprisingly interact with the magic power reservoir of this magic hall of mine. This is not easy. En, just barely enough to qualify to study magic under me.”

“Of course!” Mo Lee said with a smile on his face. However his thoughts were actually ‘ But, entire body of this magic hall is established by using Abyss Crystals! Even myself a straightforward military knight can sense it’s magic intensity. What is not easy? This kind of excuse is just too far fetched.”

“But, this is still not enough.” Su Hailun said “ Those two planes in the hands of that small fellow Ge Dun are not bad. I want ten year’s profits, whatever they are.”

“ Plane’s time?”

“No, Nuo Lan De’s time.”

(Tl: Nuo Lan De is the continent where they are right now)

Mo Lee’s corner of mouth slightly twitched, but he eventually nodded. This already slightly exceeded the baseline amount handed over by Ge Dun, however it was just barely acceptable. In  entire world’s system, Nuo Lan De is not the only prime plane, however it is still considered as one of the fairly high level primary planes. According to the rules of world s.p.a.ce, the flow of time in Nuo Lan De is slower than the secondary planes. Ten years of Nuo Lan De, perhaps might extend hundred years of other planes. Marquis was originally incomparably generous with his handed over baseline, giving off half of his earnings. It would inevitably affect his expansion plan from hereon. It is important to note that Ge Dun’s next objective is to establish his presence in the Imperial city, the legendary city Faust. No matter how sufficiently prepared you are, it would still be  not enough to establish yourself at that kind of place.

At this moment, Mo Lee remembered a name preceding the t.i.tle of Su Hailun mournfully handed down among the other seniors of alliance. “Blood sucking….”

And her other sentence known widespread “ I may not be the strongest, but certainly will be the richest.”

Anyway, Su Hailun continued “ At the time of next prayer ceremony of Eternal Dragon Palace, I will provide some a.s.sistance for Xiao Ge Dun.”

Mo Lee completely relaxed. This is in accordance with the baseline handed over by Marquis. However, subsequently a kind of bizarre feeling roused within him. Such an important affair haven’t gone through consecutive strings of arguments between the two sides at all. Both sides just quickly agreed upon a baseline.

This truly is correspondence!

As his a.s.signment concluded without a hitch, Mo Lee immediately departed. As he was departing, he couldn’t help but give a complicated glance to Li Cha.

While looking at the profits of hundred years of some plane stacked all together, doesn’t matter whoever it is, his gaze would be complicated.

Su Hailun waved her hand, eighteen masters of twelve level or higher immediately withdrew silently, leaving behind just Su Hailun and Li Cha who was still as before painfully resisting the currents of magic hall’s reservoir. Although, Li Cha’s clothes were drenched in sweat a long time ago, but he was still standing strong without collapsing. His toughness which was tempered from a small age was finally bearing fruit at this moment.

Su Hailun softly snapped her fingers, two finger cots collided with each other producing a ‘clink’ sound, and the tides of magic power in the underground magic reservoir slowly settled down. With this, emerging fantasies in the mind of Li Cha also vanished. When magical tides were concentrating on his body, he might have been an ‘idiot’ or could have shown ‘exceedingly outstanding’ talent. This was a small trick, Mo Lee had certainly figured it out. Also, Su Hailun didn’t wished to conceal it. There are more superior and obscure methods, but she was just too lazy to use them.

This is such a poor reason, but it’s a reason nevertheless. Even if Mo Lee could see through her scheme, he would not dare to say it out loud. This is the key point.

Li Cha calmed his breathing and slowly raised his head to face Su Hailun’s gaze. He was slightly startled. Even though Su Hailun seemed very high and aloof, her cold imposing manner vastly outstripped the fierceness of the most dangerous magical beast Li Cha has ever encountered.. However, this seventeen something delicate woman, so tender that it makes people want to take a bite of her, is actually his teacher from now on?

“Your father, he has already sold you out to me for the next several years.” The “sold” word was said very vaguely by the legendary master. Li Cha was unable to discern it, since he didn’t possess hearing skill of seventh level or higher. Even if he was able to hear it clearly, he wouldn’t understand it’s meaning for the time being. Just now, during the discussion of prices between the great magic teacher and the killing maniac, the youngster was bitterly enduring the magical tides. He was totally unaware of what is going on at the surface.

“ From today, you are my student. My every command, you will carry it word by word regardless of whatever it is.”  Said Su Hailun in a cold imposing voice.

“Yes.” replied Li Cha. On the road, he had already learned the duties and responsibilities of a magic apprentice.

Su Hailun once again snapped her fingers, a high level master entered and quickly withdrew taking along Li Cha with him.

After Su Hailun approved him as her apprentice, Li Cha showed ample respect and bearing of a magic apprentice. He didn’t raised his head again to directly look at the legendary master, as it is considered very rude. Therefore, he also didn’t look that she is still carrying a trace of young beauty behind her ice cold bearing, and emitting a kind of peculiar gaze.

This kind of gaze is the very similar to the gaze of an Alaskan bear looking at his most favourite dish, while drooling upto three metres.

With great difficulty, Su Hailun was finally able to clear up the magical hall. If there was one more moment, she was not sure she could have controlled herself from laughing out. Happiness appearing on the face of the legendary master was not a disguised one anymore. She opened a magical scroll with a rustling sound. Above scroll, an image of three dimensional magical map was being projected out. Densely packed symbols were marking the position of coordinates of hundreds of planes.

Su Hailun, in high spirits swept her gaze over a dozen of large dragon symbols appearing on the planar map and thereby decided to rob several dragon nests in order to celebrate today’s beautiful mood.

“ What should I do tonight? Rob this dragon? or this? or these?”

Beautiful legendary master was getting distressed in her own way.