2. Words Against One's Will

Fated Scenery Court

The largest private garden villa in Linzhuo, covering an area of [area missing].

The courtyard was very spacious, with tall pines and maples standing tall, their branches and leaves rustling softly in the breeze.

The courtyard is paved with gravel, with several stone lanterns standing on either side of the path, and flower beds planted with lisianthus, gentians, and pink cherry blossoms!

In the courtyard stands a clean stone platform, upon which are placed several exquisitely crafted strange rocks and bonsai. A huge water vat sits under the eaves, with water lilies floating on the surface and goldfish swimming in the water, creating a Zen-like atmosphere.

But no one expected that such a private garden, worth hundreds of millions, would be owned by a young girl who was not yet twenty years old.

Even more surprisingly, this place is also a gathering point for Hell Girl!

Although the owner is not usually there, there are always one or two people on duty, just in case.

At that moment, several gardeners were pruning the flowers and trees with gardening shears in their hands. They weren't sweating as much as the workers at other estates.

They mowed the lawn at a moderate pace. In the past, when they were out, they didn't have time to wipe the sweat from their faces; they could only bury their heads and work hard, afraid of offending the estate owner, or they would have worked for nothing that month.

But now, working in this place, they only need to complete their assigned tasks on time every day, without having to rush or be exhausted like dogs.

Moreover, the scenery inside the park has a delicate and elegant charm reminiscent of the Jiangnan. Even if one strolls around by candlelight at night, one can still enjoy the beautiful scenery, which makes the employees feel very relaxed and comfortable.

But here, you can only do your job, stay within your duties, and not meddle in anything unrelated to work. Even if someone comes in or out, you must ignore them; otherwise, you'll have to pack your things and leave.

With such simple requirements, the salary is five times higher than elsewhere??

It's practically like a windfall; if such a good thing existed in the world, who would be foolish enough to refuse it?!

They will only be grateful!

Just then, a little girl dressed in black slowly walked along the path.

Neither the cleaning lady, the gardener, nor any of the other staff paid her any attention. They were all engrossed in their work, as if they couldn't see her at all, treating her like she was invisible.

Given the current tense atmosphere, if this were seen by someone, they would probably think that some dangerous secret plan was underway, or something like that, to destroy people.

This is absolutely outrageous!

However, upon seeing this strange scene, the little girl seemed completely unfazed, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. No one knew what she was laughing at; she seemed a little proud and quite smug.

Ignoring these people, Ye Xiaoying walked straight into the villa.

Just before she went inside, she was still muttering something to herself.

"Hmph~ We mortals serve the great Dark Angel Alliance silently every day, so willingly, and this is surely their glory!"

Although she was still laughing smugly, her smile vanished the moment Ye Xiaoying stepped into the villa.

Because Ye Xiaoying knew that she was about to take on a very important mission, which, in her understanding, might even be related to the life and death of the entire Fallen Angel Alliance, so she had to remain serious and be on high alert!

She paid special attention to her attire today for this important mission.

Wearing a black off-the-shoulder, high-slit evening gown, her skin appeared as white as snow, resembling a blooming white lotus under the soft lighting, while her fair and alluring legs exuded a silent allure through the black stockings.

"Hehe, it's absolutely gorgeous!"

This is how Ye Xiaoying describes herself.

However, this black dress, worn by a young girl, possessed a unique and indescribable beauty.

He does look more mature now?

Without much thought, Ye Xiaoying relied on her previous memories to enter an office on the second floor.

Just as she was about to push the door open, Ye Xiaoying suddenly stopped, and even broke out in a cold sweat.

I almost broke a taboo!!

After adjusting her skirt and bow tie, she carefully knocked twice on the door with her slender index finger.

She was terrified that if she knocked too loudly and disturbed the people inside, she might be doomed.

About ten seconds later, there was a sudden, muffled "boom," and the two ornately carved, heavy wooden doors suddenly swung open to the sides. This time, however, no dust was stirred up as before, which shows that the cleaning ladies did a very good job and deserve praise!

There was nothing behind the door; no one opened it. Did the door open by itself?!

Most people would be terrified out of their wits if they saw this!

Ye Xiaoying, however, only felt a little nervous, standing there dumbfounded, giving the impression of a lamb to the slaughter.

That's so pitiful!

The office space is decorated in a very luxurious and opulent style.

The furnishings, reminiscent of a medieval European noble castle, made the entire office feel rather gloomy.

The wall was covered with white roses, their blossoms carrying a melancholic smile, so pure that they were captivating and irresistible. The delicate white petals were so light and airy, and the morning dew on them was like crystal.

In the deathly silent, Ye Xiaoying stared uneasily at the flickering candle on her desk, her heart pounding with tension.

"Bai... Sister Bai, are you there?"

Seeing that no one was around, Ye Xiaoying finally mustered up her courage and cautiously asked a question.

However, she still received no response. Instead, she suddenly felt a chill down her spine and a sense of dread.

Having watched too many horror movies set in castles, Ye Xiaoying's legs immediately went weak. Thinking of a certain possibility, her legs trembled even more violently.

Oh no, could it be a vampire?!

I'm going to be eaten!!

No! I'm so cute and pretty, I don't want to die, boohoo~

(?óò?)

In her panic, suddenly, two fair hands grasped her shoulders, startling Ye Xiaoying so much that her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground.

Her body was trembling violently; she was probably on the verge of wetting herself in fear.

Even though she's Hell Girl, the Fate Inscribers, she's not exactly brave!!

"Xiaoying~ How dare you make me wait this long? Are you asking for a beating again? Believe me or not, I can make you bedridden today!"

In her panic, Ye Xiaoying suddenly heard a soft female voice behind her, and in that instant, she came back to her senses.

"Not a vampire?!"

"I'll suck your head!!"

Chapter Two: Saying One Thing

Upon hearing Ye Xiaoying speak, Bai Lingxuan slapped her on the head.

"Sister Bai!! You're finally out!!"

Turning around, the moment Ye Xiaoying saw who it was, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

Because she was genuinely scared!

"Sigh~ Never mind, Sister Lan isn't here today, so I'm the only one in Fated Scenery Court, and I'm the only one waiting for you! Don't you know I have my final exams today??"

"But sister, isn't it the Spring Festival holiday now?"

Ye Xiaoying looked completely bewildered and innocent, leaving Bai Lingxuan speechless.

However, she didn't refute it anymore. She just casually took out a white glass bottle of medicine, and the moment she saw it, Ye Xiaoying tensed up to the extreme.

Her expression was one of utter terror, as if she had seen something truly terrifying!

Bai Lingxuan shook the bottle containing the bright, unidentified transparent liquid, then revealed a mocking smile.

"This is a potion that Sister Lan has reconstituted! Just one drop is enough to make someone lose control of their bladder for several hours! How about it? Want to try it?"

In the end, Bai Lingxuan even revealed a sickly smile, which looked a bit eerie and had a hint of yandere charm.

Ye Xiaoying didn't pay much attention to Bai Lingxuan's appearance; in her impression, most of the older sisters in the organization were like that anyway.

However, what truly terrified her was the bottle of unknown liquid in Bai Lingxuan's hand.

That unforgettable scene: limbs bound to the bed, similar to this kind of reagent... possibly in various positions, simply irresistible... sticky...

In short, it was extremely terrifying for Ye Xiaoying!

I am filled with fear and unease!

She couldn't understand why her sisters always looked like they were enjoying themselves when they did these things, even though it was so shameful and perverse...

"Sister, no! I promise I'll complete the mission this time!! Please~ give me another chance!"

Ye Xiaoying didn't say much, she just hugged Bai Lingxuan's leg and burst into tears.

"Oh my~ Xiaoying is so cute, I can definitely trust her~ Come on, get up, why are you sitting on the ground? After all, I'm not a devil~"

"As for the mission, the organization needs you to go to Chongming Ancient City to participate in the once-in-a-decade Martial Arts Tournament and win the championship reward!"

At this point, Bai Lingxuan suddenly adopted a slightly serious expression, as if she were announcing something important, and her words were forceful!

"Is it Phoenix Ancient City in Nanyang?"

"So, what is the reward?" After hearing this, Ye Xiaoying was completely dumbfounded!

"I don't know either," Bai Lingxuan said, looking completely unconcerned.

She stated her position very clearly, and she didn't feel anything was wrong with the issue, since Bai Lingxuan knew it had nothing to do with her anyway.

If the mission fails...

The punishment should also fall on Xiaoying!!

What business is it of mine?

Huh?!

"Anyway, Sister Lan said that's what the Lord wants. You just need to bring back the champion's reward, and don't ask too many questions about anything else!" Bai Lingxuan replied nonchalantly.

"Okay, Xiaoying will definitely complete the mission!!"

Early morning...

There was a slight chill in the air...

The sunlight streaming in made Ling Feng feel somewhat uncomfortable, but he was too lazy to get out of bed to draw the curtains.

After a few minutes, he lazily opened his eyes and sluggishly got out of bed.

A leaf floats on the windowsill in the distance, glistening with morning dew, while birdsong drifts in from outside.

Ling Feng didn't pay attention; he was still in a semi-conscious state.

He scratched his messy hair, stretched, yawned, and reached out to grab the domestically produced mobile phone on the table.

As a result, with a "bang," he rolled off the bed and almost hit his head on the corner of the table!

If that had happened, the person would probably be dead. This immediately brought Ling Feng to his senses.

"Damn, this is such bad luck so early in the morning!"

"I almost time-traveled!!"

After that fall, his lower half of his buttocks was in a lot of pain!

Clutching his sore bottom, Ling Feng sat back on the bed. He immediately forgot the pain and grabbed his phone to start reading unread messages.

As usual, he reads every message; it's the least he can do to show respect to everyone.

Whether they'll reply or not is another matter entirely.

It's not that he doesn't want to reply, but sometimes he really doesn't know how to respond appropriately. He needs to be considerate of the other person's feelings and make sure he doesn't hurt their fragile heart. But there are some messages that leave him speechless and unable to reply.

The main problem is that these people's thought processes are too peculiar; they're beyond what a human could articulate, so he couldn't answer them.

I can only reply with: Haha, So funny, 666, Awesome, Talented...

Or even... just cut off three periods.

[.]

For messages like these, Ling Feng could simply copy and paste a few into the class group chat, forward and reply, which saved him a lot of trouble.

Seeing that Lan Yuxin was still sending him messages, Ling Feng didn't know what to do. He was very considerate of everyone's feelings, but hadn't he already made things very clear last time?