The Princess And The Lord

Because Zhao Li Xin ruined their room, Lory had no choice but to come to Madeline to tell him what had happened but of course, Lory didn't say the cause was Zhao Li Xin instead Lory make excused that her new weapon got malfunctioned and almost burn the whole room.

Lory was ready to pay compensation for the damage she caused, but surprisingly Madeline didn't blame Lory, instead, she give news that the Guild has raised Lory's level from the lowest level to level B, moreover, all of her accommodations would be adjusted to her current level meaning, they got a better room, better payment and they didn't need to pay any compensation for the damaged room at all!

Lory immediately guessed this must be because Garrof had contacted Jack and told him what happened at Riverblade, but Lory didn't expect her level to be raised so high and not only her but also Zhao Li Xin?!

But Lory didn't have time to mull over it because she had more urgent things to do, first Lory search for any news about the appearance of strange creatures that couldn't be explained,  then she search for any news about Lucas and her kingdom but both results come to naught.

Instead, she received a lot of horrendous news about actresses and models who were caught on tape having an orgy party which was attended by many famous people from businessmen to government officials from different parts of the world and it took place on a remote island owned by one of the richest men from Luxemborough, Adam Grainer.

Needless to say, the news exploded like an atomic bomb which sparked the anger of many people from around the world and forced the higher-ups from around the world to take firm action to calm the masses.

Lory shook her head, it seemed that people were enjoying the peace way too much but then again there are no news about Lucas whatsoever, everything seem burry and disappeared.

However, Lory felt this is too coincidental, how could there be no news about Lucas this past few months? it's almost seemed someone had deliberately diverted people's attention from Lucas and Harland, but who dare to do this? the name that flashed in Lory's head is Fredhardt. 

Lory rubbed her stiff cheeks and then took a deep breath. Lory knew she couldn't jump to conclusions given how the situation right now but knowing that Lucas hadn't shown up for the past few months made her feel worried, even so she could only be patient for now and look for more information.

Lory closed her laptop and walked towards the bathroom. As soon as she opened the bathroom door cold air rushed out but Lory remained calm because she was the one who made the entire bathroom covered in ice meanwhile, Zhao Li Xin soaked inside the tub with boiling water.

Lory looked at her watch, then walked to the bathtub she then placed her palms a few inches above the boiling water immediately the water turned icy cold at the same time Zhao Li Xin's face became more relaxed.

Lory sighs in relief then she takes a step back and leans to the bathroom wall watching Zhao Li Xin continue circulating the flame within him.

This might be embarrassing but Lory never saw the details of Zhao Li Xin's cultivation progress, because usually, he would enter his ring for a few days then 'voila' his strength increased but Lory didn't realize the hard process that Zhao Li Xin must have been through maybe because Zhao Li Xin didn't want to show it either so Lory can only make wild guesses which are ultimately proven wrong.

It was only after seeing it in person that Lory realized how shallow her understanding of cultivation was and she blamed herself for why she never tried to find out more but the next question was, what could she do after knowing it? the answer was, probably not much.

Zhao Li Xin's brows furrowed Lory could see his body trembling slightly and his thin lips curled downwards as he grunt from the pain.

  Zhao Li Xin was used to pain in fact his resistance to pain was much higher than hers so for Zhao Li Xin to grimace with pain meant the pain he experience right now must be excruciating, alas, Lory couldn't help him at least not now or else she would just ruin his painstaking efforts.

Lory watched anxiously from the side, she bit her lip not daring to make a sound only her eyes stared unblinkingly at Zhao Li Xin.

The water around him began to ripple uncontrollably as soon as the temperature around them rose and the ice covering the bathroom slowly melted, Lory knew she couldn't let this happen she conjure a spell then the ice that had melted slowly froze again and the hot air pushed down.

Lory felt that things were going to get worse then he made a protective shield around Zhao Li Xin then a second later the water around Zhao Li Xin exploded luckily it was held back inside Lory's protective shield.

A hot air sizzled from around him and his whole skin turn bright red as if he was boiled alive, Zhao Li Xin's expression become visibly tense from the horrible pain he felt.

Lory quickly comes over to him in haste and then raised her palm in front of Zhao Li Xin soon after dozen flickering purple light-like fireflies engulfed Zhao Li Xin and slowly seep into his skin. Within a second Zhao Li Xin's reddish skin slowly back to normal soon after his expression gradually back to normal again.

But Lory couldn't calm down yet, she held her breath subconsciously waiting for Zhao Li Xin's reaction.

A few moments later Zhao Li Xin's eyelids slowly opened and their eyes met.

[Li Xin...?] Lory whispered not daring to press him.

A faint smile spread across his handsome face, [I'm so blessed to have you...] he muttered quietly.

Lory didn't understand what he meant but she didn't care cause what mattered is Zhao Li Xin was fine, on the other side, Zhao Li Xin was truly grateful for having Lory by his side because the pain that was supposed to torment him for hours disappeared instantly as soon as he opens his eyes!

In the past, the burning sensation that seemed to burn him from within didn't disappear that quickly. It usually took quite a while for the burning sensation to disappear, even though it managed to slow down the cold poison on his body that help him to live longer but inevitably he was still tormented by it, but now Zhao Li Xin felt neither cold nor heat only comfortable warmth.

[Are you sure you're okay?] Lory watched his reaction carefully to make sure Zhao Li Xin wasn't pretending to be okay.

Zhao Li Xin was amused by Lory's concern but touched, nonetheless.

[I'm fine, just look at me] Zhao Li Xin opens his arms as he speaks in a playful tone.

Because the water in the bathtub disappeared, Lory could see Zhao Li Xin's body...naked body.

[Lory, my eyes over here,] Zhao Li Xin reprimands her.

Lory averted her gaze right away from the inappropriate place and then put on an innocent face [I...I know I was just making sure!]

Zhao Li Xin raised his eyebrows, [Are you sure now...?] 

[I get the bathrobe!] Caught red-handedly Lory immediately flee.

Zhao Li Xin shook his head and chuckled, if there is anything he feel grateful for his wretched biological father and pitiful biological mother is to give him exceptional good looks because of that he managed to seduce his wife from early on.

[Here is your bathrobe!] Lory forces her gaze to remain straight.

[Why are you so shy, we've been married for so many years there's no part of this God's body that you've never seen or touched, it's not too late to be embarrassed now] Zhao Li Xin wore his bathrobe in an elegant manner while saying amusedly.

Lory's face turned red but she defended herself, [You can't understand how delicate a woman's mind is!]

[Apologies, this Lord will try to understand your delicate mind later on,] He throws flirtatious smiles.

[.....]

Lory pouted, she didn't want to hear him tease her anymore luckily her phone suddenly rang Lory took the opportunity to answer the phone immediately "Hello?"

From the other side, she heard Madeline's voice "Miss Jane, we got a call from the family of Lilliane Hamilton, do you know her?" Madeline's voice sounded a bit strained.

"Ah, yes, I know her" Lory massaged her forehead, she didn't expect Lilliane to call her so soon.

Madeline's voice choked with surprise, "Oh!…oooh, is that so?"

Lory glanced at Zhao Li Xin who walked to the wardrobe then chose a pair of clothes then calmly changed his clothes in front of her obviously he deliberately seduce her.

Lory looked away from the tantalizing sight "Yes, someone from the family is like my husband's painting so they want to make a connection with my husband"

"Mr. Zhao can paint?" Madeline exclaimed awed, to get the acknowledgment of the Hamilton family showed Zhao Li Xin's talent must be not ordinary.

"Yup...she can" Lory can't help to show off, she subconsciously glanced at Zhao Li Xin and the man smiled smugly as if he understood what she was saying.

"Oh, that's great then, because the assistant asked for your phone number and I couldn't refuse so I'll let you know first so you won't be surprised later" Madeline's voice sounded relieved.

"Yeah, it's okay, I asked her to contact me here because at that time I couldn't give my phone number because my old phone was broken," Lory explained to reassure Madeline.

"Oh okay, I understand, Okay that's all I want to say, have a nice day, and sorry to disturb your rest~" Madeline's sounded cheerful again.

"It's alright Maddy, thank you very much" Lory then hung up the phone.

when Lory looked up she saw Zhao Li Xin who was already dressed squatting in front of the refrigerator [Li Xin what are you doing?]

his black eyeballs narrowed then he took a can from the refrigerator with a serious face and then showed Lory [I found a soda can here] he easily recognized the pop colors on the can.

Lory's mouth twitched [Really, again?]

Zhao Li Xin opened the can in a haughty manner [It's on!] he sneered then boldly took a big gulp, soon after...

'Buogh - Ough - Ough!'

Lory's shoulders dropped then she looked at Zhao Li Xin and sighed helplessly [Why?]