Although You Rong was not old, Zhang Yi had never been able to see through his thoughts. He stood there expressionlessly, and Zhang Yi stammered, not knowing what to say.
"Young master, the ancestor might just be busy... Dinner has already been sent over. Would you like to eat first?"
You Rong shook his head. "I'm not hungry. I'm a bit tired. I'll go upstairs to rest."
Zhang Yi watched You Rong's retreating back.
For some reason, he felt that the young master seemed a bit unhappy?
And for some reason, the ancestor had actually been busy at the Elder Council for half a month without returning this time. This had never happened before.
You Rong returned upstairs and sat on the sofa, looking down at his wrist. The injury had long since healed, but for some reason, he suddenly felt a slight pain.
You Rong gently stroked the skin of his wrist with his fingers, his gaze shifting slightly. He suddenly stood up and strode downstairs.
Seeing You Rong come down again, Zhang Yi was stunned and even more bewildered. "Young master, did you come down because you were hungry? Do you want to have dinner now?"
"No," You Rong said. "Prepare the car to take me to the Elder Council. I need to see Qing He."
"Ah? Young master, you want to go to the Elder Council to see the ancestor? This... How about I call the ancestor first?"
"No need. Just arrange a car to take me there."
Zhang Yi hesitated for a moment, then agreed. "Alright, I'll go and have the car prepared now."
Ten minutes later, You Rong got into a limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom. The car slowly drove out of the luxurious castle and headed towards the blood race's Elder Council.
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the blood race's Elder Council, another sumptuously decorated castle. Zhang Yi got out and led You Rong to find Lin Qing He. They went unimpeded to Lin Qing He's room in the Elder Council.
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Elder Council.
Lin Qing He hung up the phone and looked at the androgynous, silver-haired young fox spirit in front of her, feeling a headache. "Bai Ye, didn't I tell you, I don't want to drink your blood. You can leave now."
Bai Ye's charming phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and he said softly, "Ancestor, you don't want it now, but you might want my blood later. The Great Elder has been kind to me, and the Spirit Fox clan always repays kindness. He said you like drinking beastmen's blood and asked me to serve you. I don't mind... Ancestor can drink as much of my blood as you want. Don't worry about my health, I am a Spirit Fox, I have nine lives!"
Lin Qing He rubbed her forehead.
She suddenly felt that these异族 (yi zu - foreign races) had some issues with their brains, as they just wouldn't listen to what people said.
Mu Shao Qing was also like this. She hadn't eaten for days in the Elder Council, and seeing her always keep You Rong by her side, she guessed that she liked drinking beastmen's blood and insisted on sending Bai Ye over. She had explained it countless times, but Mu Shao Qing just wouldn't listen.
She kept You Rong by her side to complete a mission, she never considered him food!
Lin Qing He took a deep breath, looked up at the similarly youthful Bai Ye, and said sternly, "I'll tell you again, I don't want to drink your blood. You can leave, go back where you came from. Tomorrow I will personally talk to the Great Elder. Consider your kindness repaid."
Bai Ye said firmly, "No! I promised the Great Elder, and I will keep my word. I cannot go back on it!"
Lin Qing He: "..."
Bai Ye walked over and was about to hold Lin Qing He's hand to act spoiled, but she dodged him with a swift movement.
Lin Qing He frowned at Bai Ye, considering whether to directly use her abilities to throw Bai Ye out the window. Suddenly, Bai Ye curled his lips, raised his hand, transformed his claws, and slashed his own neck. Blood immediately gushed out.
The smell of blood made Lin Qing He frown even tighter. "Bai Ye! What are you doing?!" she said displeasantly.
Bai Ye walked to Lin Qing He and pouted aggrievedly. "Ancestor, my blood... do you dislike it so much? You don't want to drink it at all? How about you try a sip first? See if you like it... please?"
Lin Qing He said impatiently, "I told you! I don't want to drink your blood! If you continue like this, I'll directly..."
Before Lin Qing He could finish speaking, Bai Ye, with blood on his hand, tried to offer it to Lin Qing He's lips. She quickly turned her face away, causing Bai Ye's blood-stained finger to brush across her cheek. The blood got on her cheek.
The smell of blood made Lin Qing He's pupils turn red. This was the blood race's instinct, and she couldn't help it. However, she didn't lose control. Her eyes were sharp, and an invisible force suddenly pulled Bai Ye up and threw him heavily to the ground.
Lin Qing He said coldly, "Bai Ye! Don't lose your sense of propriety! I didn't bother with your antics a few days ago because I couldn't be bothered. If you truly want to die, I don't mind fulfilling your wish!"
Bai Ye's face turned pale from the pain. He didn't dare to be as presumptuous as before and quickly said, "I'm sorry, Ancestor. It was my fault... I won't dare again." Su Dan Novel Network
Lin Qing He then withdrew her restraint on Bai Ye. Seeing him lying limply on the ground, she was about to call someone in to take him out when the door was knocked. Lin Qing He didn't think much of it, assuming it was a blood race member from the Elder Council, and thought they could come in and take Bai Ye out.
"Come in."
The door was pushed open. Lin Qing He said without looking, "Take him out."
The person at the door stood still. Lin Qing He frowned and was about to scold them when she turned around and was stunned.
Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise. "You Rong! What are you doing here?!"
You Rong looked down expressionlessly at Bai Ye lying on the ground, then at Lin Qing He, especially noticing the bloodstain on her cheek.
No matter how she looked at it, it resembled a scene of Lin Qing He having just finished feeding.
You Rong inexplicably felt angry. Was this what she meant by having something to deal with earlier? This person on the ground was also a beastman, and she could accept drinking his blood, but not her own?
You Rong's expression slowly darkened. He stared intently at Lin Qing He, making Lin Qing He feel inexplicably guilty.
Lin Qing He cleared her throat. "Cough cough... Zhang Yi, come in and take Bai Ye out. You Rong, come in. We can talk about it inside if you have something to say."
Zhang Yi quickly responded, walked in, helped Bai Ye up, and walked out. As Bai Ye passed You Rong, he cast a meaningful glance at him.
The door closed. Lin Qing He walked to the sofa and sat down, composing herself before asking, "You Rong, why are you at the Elder Council? Are you looking for me?"
You Rong didn't answer. He strode to Lin Qing He, wiped the bloodstain from her cheek, held up his blood-stained finger in front of her, and asked with an unreadable expression, "Was the spirit fox's blood just now... tasty? Did you like the flavor?"