Chapter 2573 - 44: Miss Hua (Part 3)
Chapter 2573: Chapter 44: Miss Hua (Part 3)
At that moment, in the direction the Tiger Demon was looking, besides the other young masters and cultivators of the Great Wilderness, it also seemed like there was...
...a servant?
And that servant...
Young Master Tuoba’s gaze tightened, thinking intently, suddenly realizing that this servant might be the same one Young Master Shi sought at the banquet today?
Young Master Tuoba’s heart trembled, and he immediately said:
"No way!"
Young Master Shi was taken aback. He hadn’t expected that he only asked Young Master Tuoba for this servant as a precaution because the servant bore some resemblance to an odd young man.
Yet, unexpectedly, Young Master Tuoba refused harshly, with no regard for face.
Young Master Shi’s face darkened.
Young Master Tuoba also realized his strong rejection was somewhat inappropriate, but his arrogant nature would not allow him to explain further, so he only asked:
"Why is Young Master Shi so concerned about a mere servant?"
Young Master Shi replied coldly, "This servant looks familiar, somewhat resembling an enemy of mine. Thus, I intend to take him back, refine him into a zombie, to serve me day and night."
Young Master Tuoba’s face remained indifferent.
Young Master Shi’s gaze sharpened, retorting, "Even a mere servant cannot be given to me, Young Master Tuoba?"
Young Master Tuoba’s mind raced.
He suspected this servant might possibly have some unknown connection to the ferocious black and white tiger he had captured.
If indeed so, using the servant’s life as leverage, he might tame that unruly Tiger Demon King Beast.
In this way, he would possess a unique kingly demon steed, far superior to others.
Although the likelihood was actually very low.
What connection could a small Qi Refinement body cultivator have with a second grade peak Tiger Demon King Beast?
But even if there was only a one percent chance, he couldn’t miss it.
This black and white Tiger King must be tamed by him.
Young Master Tuoba said, "A lowly servant is not worth giving away. Giving him to Young Master Shi would go against the host’s duty."
Young Master Shi replied, "No matter, I quite like this servant. If Young Master Tuoba were to give him to me, it would be like giving me a thousand gold..."
The two were at an impasse.
Mo Hua was speechless.
Just then, something even more speechless happened.
Miss Hua suddenly glanced at Mo Hua, pointed at him, and said, "I want this servant too."
She had been like this since childhood.
If others didn’t want something, she wouldn’t want it either.
But if others wanted something, she would also snatch it up, even if she discards it like a shoe afterward, she wouldn’t mind.
Young Master Tuoba and Young Master Shi’s expressions both changed.
They hadn’t expected Miss Hua to suddenly interject and join the fray.
Between them, they could compete against each other, but facing Miss Hua was a different matter entirely.
Young Master Tuoba cupped his hand and said, "It’s just a lowly servant."
Miss Hua said, "I don’t care, whatever I want, I must have."
Young Master Tuoba was silent.
Young Master Shi frowned secretly.
The atmosphere was tense for a moment when suddenly Elder You from the crowd stepped forward, cupping his hands to Miss Hua:
"Miss, the important matters are our priority. A mere servant is not worth discussing here."
It seemed Elder You’s words somewhat got through to Miss Hua, for she thought it over and nodded:
"Alright, send the servant to my residence after the banquet."
Young Master Tuoba was noncommittal, only pointing at Mo Hua, ordering someone, "Take this servant away first."
How to deal with it will be discussed later.
He couldn’t be left at the banquet, to avoid further disputes.
Shortly, a steward arrived, leading Mo Hua away.
Mo Hua kept his head down the entire time, appearing timid, as if frightened and too afraid to speak.
The steward led Mo Hua towards the exit of the hall.
Mo Hua followed quietly.
Halfway there, the steward glanced back at Mo Hua, sneering inwardly.
"Lucky boy..."
Though alternatively, one might say unlucky.
As a servant and slave, staying silent was the best way to survive long.
Once you stand out and attract the attention of these "noble" young masters and mistresses, you might not know how you died.
In all his years as a steward, he had seen far too much.
The servants eager for success, hoping to make an impression on the nobility, only to be played with out of human form by these young masters and mistresses, were countless.
Servants are slaves.
The noble are masters.
They are clearly not in the same realm, and crossing the line will surely end badly.
As the steward thought this, he led Mo Hua to a dark corner.
"Don’t blame me for not warning you, for a servant, being a slave is the best outcome, the best fate."
"Once you break free from your fate, you’re on your own, you..."
Halfway through, the steward suddenly paused, turning to find nothing behind him, Mo Hua’s figure had long since vanished.
The steward was stunned for a moment, his pupils gradually contracting.
...
Half an incense stick later, in the banquet hall, a servant approached Young Master Tuoba’s side, whispering something to him.
Young Master Tuoba’s face darkened slightly, then gradually turned to a layer of cold frost.
Something’s fishy...
He’s been fooled...
Young Master Tuoba’s voice was icy, instructing, "Seal the demon arena, catch him, don’t let him escape, or I’ll hold you accountable."
The servant replied, trembling, "Yes..."
Young Master Shi seemed to have realized something as well, his face turning terrifyingly dark.
Miss Hua, however, appeared nonchalant, only thinking to herself:
"As expected, if others snatch it, it must be good. This boy, next time if I catch you, I’ll show you the consequences of a ’toy’ running away..."
In Miss Hua’s eyes, there was a trace of malevolent amusement.
...
Outside the demon arena, in a small alley.
Mo Hua gradually emerged.
Those cultivators in the demon arena could never see through his concealment, much less catch him.
The situation has changed now, clearly unable to stay hidden in the demon arena any longer.
But having to leave now, the big tiger can’t be rescued temporarily either.
He would leave first, the big tiger would be fine for now.
If he forcibly escaped with the big tiger, even if he could escape, the big tiger couldn’t, possibly even dying during the escape.
Mo Hua sighed, slightly irritated at heart.
That Young Master Shi, Young Master Tuoba, and that inexplicable Miss Hua...
These three fools had ruined his plan.
If not for their suspicions and paranoia, he could have stayed a while longer.
Mo Hua really wanted to kill all three with a single sword.
Now rescuing his big tiger had become troublesome again.
Mo Hua frowned deeply, lost in thought, when suddenly he heard a commotion, looked up to see a strong blood qi and the uniform sound of clashing metal, shaking the heavens and earth.
"This is..."
Mo Hua’s gaze tightened:
"Taoist Soldiers?!"