1331 Chapter 18 Xi Xue Love Story
Xi Xue and BÃng Huo slowly walked through the forest and as usual, there were various beasts watching them from afar but none dared to approach.
Xi Xue was there with the girl after all.
"Where are we heading?" Xi Xue whistled leisurely as he looked at BÃng Huo.
"Mmm exploring the mountain? Or you want to meet the ice eagle?" BÃng Huo tilted her head. "Usually new students can only explore the mountain if the seniors are with them, though."
"But you are my senior, so it counts." Xi Xue smirked. "What about meeting the ice eagle? Can we do that?"
"Normal students are prohibited from meeting the ice eagle." BÃng Huo giggled. "But we are an elite one so we can!"
Seeing BÃng Huoâs smile, Xi Xue once again felt his heart pounded. Something just tickled his heart, sending a numb feeling.
â...weird.â
"Ah, okay. So we can go." Xi Xue averted his eyes from BÃng Huo. "Will it be dangerous to meet the ice eagle just by the two of us?" he added.
"Mmm, no? Because the ice eagle is tame but she is a bit..." BÃng Huo scratched her cheek and smiled bitterly. "She is a bit arrogant and cold so...donât take her words personally, okay?"
"In case she said something offensive."
"...mn. I heard the ice eagle is indeed arrogant." Xi Xue nodded. "She only likes that Long senior, right?"
"Right!" BÃng Huo nodded energetically. "I heard from grandpa that the senior is really the ice eagleâs favourite." The girlâs eyes sparkled.
"After he graduated, the ice eagle refused to listen to anyone but she gradually softens up."
"....she doesnât have a mate?" Xi Xue tapped his left arm as he walked.
BÃng Huo paused a bit. The girl looked up at Xi Xue and shook her head. "She is too prideful. I know she is one of the strongest sacred beasts so...yeah..."
"And thatâs why she doesnât want to mate with another sacred beast?" Xi Xue frowned.
âThat sphinx woman, Mian Xiang...is the strongest sacred beast and she still married someone weaker than her.â
"Maybe she thinks no other beasts are good enough for her?" BÃng Huo shrugged. "Anyway, itâs not like she has to mate and bear a child."
"Ah, right. Sacred beast life span is long." Xi Xue nodded.
âAt least 1000 years or more. But the sacred beasts living at the higher realm can live up to 3000 years...â
"How long has she been in this Academy?" Xi Xue suddenly asked.
âDong Xi Academy had existed even before his majesty attended their school so...it should be more than 1000 years?â
âItâs been 1000 years since mistress went back to her world...â
"I think she has been here ever since 1500 years ago?"
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"Wait, a sacred beast lifespan is only 1000-ish ah?" Xi Xue frowned.
âOf course, that doesnât apply to me.â
"I heard that she acquired a dragon blessing and can live up to 2000 years? She has 500 years more to live. Still long, " BÃng Huo leisurely replied.
"Ah...so she is around my age," Xi Xue mumbled in a small voice.
âBut since Iâm a vampire...a unique kind of sacred beast...I can actually live as long as the mythological beast.â
"Why are you asking, though? You look interested." BÃng Huo tilted her head as they went out of the forest and arrived at the vast snowfield.
So far, they didnât meet any students taking the exam.
"Iâm a beast tamer, of course, Iâm interested in sacred beasts." Xi Xue lied without batting an eyelid. "This will be my first time seeing a sacred beast!"
"Ah, no wonder." BÃng Huo nodded and was about to walk further when she heard noises several meters ahead.
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"Those should be the students." BÃng Huo squinted her eyes and indeed, not far from their place was a group of students in uniform.
There were 4-5 people there and they were battling another group.
"Should we take a detour?" Xi Xue glanced at BÃng Huo.
The white owl following her was still flying around her head.
"Letâs just ride my owl. I donât want to take a detour." BÃng Huo waved her hand and the white owl immediately reshaped into its original size.
The owl flapped its wings, sending a strong wind to all direction as it slowly descended on the ground.
"Okay, letâs ride this," BÃng Huo casually spoke. She kicked off the ground and flew toward the 3-meters tall owl. In a second, she was right on its back.
Seeing this, Xi Xue did the same. He casually floated and sat right behind BÃng Huo.
The space on the owlâs back was still vast but the guy chose to sit so close to the girl until her back touched Xi Xueâs chest.
"Em...this..." BÃng Huo suddenly felt her face became hot. "That, Xi Xue, can you back off a bit..." The girl gripped the owlâs fur lightly. She didnât look back at Xi Xue at all.
"Eh, Iâm afraid Iâll fall, ah!" Xi Xue blinked innocently. Instead of backing off, he stretched his hand and suddenly hugged BÃng Huoâs waist.
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"What are you doing??" BÃng Huo hit Xi Xueâs hand but he wonât budge. She tried to struggle her way out but once again, Xi Xue didnât let her do so.
"Ey, donât move around too much. You might fall." Xi Xue smirked before whistling out of the blue.
In a mere second, the white owl flapped its wings and kicked off the ground, shooting up to the sky.
"Wah!!" Caught off guard, B��ng Huo shrieked. She subconsciously turned around and hugged Xi Xueâs body.
âW-why he- so sudden!!â