Against the Gods Chapter 12 – If You Weren’t My Little Aunt

Chapter 12 If You Werent My Little Aunt

Xiao Che withdrew his consciousness from the Sky Poison Pearl and picked up the girls clothes from the ground. He purified the poison on them before sending the clothes back into the Sky Poison Pearl, then quickly covered the girls body with them before letting out a small sigh of relief.

What kind of person was this girl really? Why did she appear here? Why did she suck his blood? How did she know about the Sky Poison Pearl? And how did she enter the Sky Poison Pearl?

Xiao Che could not think up of an answer for any of these questions.

He silently watched this girl for a long time and then stretched out a hand to lightly touch her upper lip. His fingertips immediately felt a tiny bit of warmth, a contrast to the earlier icy coldness. A weak breath could also be felt, evenly brushing against his fingertips.

These were all signs of life.

Little sister? Xiao Che called, shaking her body.

No matter what the time, a womans appearance was her strongest bargaining chip and most powerful weapon. If this girl wasnt as beautiful as a fairy, but instead horrendously ugly to a point that one would throw up for three days with just a glance, Xiao Che would absolutely, without hesitation, kick her out from the Sky Poison Pearl. But this girl was not only thoroughly shrouded in mystery, but had also just then bit his finger and forcefully sucked his blood, causing his body to break out in a cold sweat. She even strangely appeared within the Sky Poison Pearl. However, when Xiao Che looked at her, rather than the previous sense of danger, he instead felt an undeniable sense of pity. This was because this girl was such a beauty, so beautiful that it was impossible for anyone to associate her with the word danger.

Rather than a mans natural instinct, it was more appropriate to say that this would be countless mens most base of nature.

Xiao Che shouted for a long time, but the girl did not respond at all. He stepped back a few paces and then silently gazed at her.

This girl was definitely not normal... Xiao Che thought to himself. From the scars that were on her body, and her ripped up clothing, it was easy to see that the poison on her body wasnt accidentally spilled, but rather forcefully applied by someone else. For this young girl, the most ordinary poison would have been enough to kill her, but her enemy instead used a poison so strong that it alarmed even him.

The person able to use this kind of poison was definitely a very frightening person.

What was even more frightening was that, even with her entire body covered in this poison, she still had not died yet!!

Then, what should he do with her? Should he just let her quietly sleep inside the Sky Poison Pearl?

Xiao Che pondered for a long time before silently leaving the Sky Poison Pearl, leaving the girl inside. Although this girl had just then sucked his blood, it seemed to be an unconscious behavior. A girl this beautiful, how could she possibly be evil? If he took a step back to think about it, at such a young age, how could she become a threat?

He also had no idea when shell wake up.

After purifying the poison on the ground to the best of his ability, Xiao Che started to leave. In the dead of night, he could only hear his own footsteps. When he was only about a hundred steps from the Xiao clans back wall, he suddenly saw a shadow walk directly towards him.

His footsteps suddenly stopped as he looked ahead... Who was sneaking out here this late?

The shadow in front of him also discovered him and stopped, vigilantly asking, Who is it?

This voice caused Xiao Che to immediately stare, involuntarily saying: Little Aunt?

Ah? The shadow let out a quiet gasp, then quickly ran over. Coming closer, the moonlight revealed a dainty but charmingly elegant cheek. It was precisely Xiao Lingxi. Upon clearly seeing Xiao Che, she opened her eyes wide. Xiao Che? Why are you here?

I... Xiao Che scratched his head. I couldnt sleep, so I came out to stargaze.

Stargaze? Tonight is your wedding night, you arent with your Xia Qingyue consummating... consummating your marriage, but instead came out here to stargaze?! Xiao Lingxi grabbed Xiao Ches arm, an angry pout on her face. Dont you know that its dangerous here? From time to time, profound beasts will come out, and when its this dark, sometimes bandits will come here. What would happen if you carelessly ran into them? I have told you many times now, if I or your grandfather arent by your side, you absolutely cant come out here, even if its during the day. You actually... did not listen to my words!

As she talked, Xiao Lingxi also angrily pinched Xiao Ches arm as punishment.

Ah! It hurts, it hurts! Xiao Che hurriedly yelled and then apologetically said, Little aunt, I know Im in the wrong, next time I definitely wont dare.

You want there to be a next time?! Xiao Lingxi glared at him with her beautiful eyes.

... There definitely wont be a next time! If I want to come to the rear mountains in the future, I definitely will call for little aunt to come with me. Xiao Che solemnly vowed. With that said, if it werent for his extra lifes worth of memories, he definitely wouldnt dare to come out to this place alone at night.

Thats more like it... Theres not allowed to be a next time!

Then... Little aunt, why did you come here? Its this late already. Xiao Che asked, confused.

I... Xiao Lingxis voice lowered, her eyes appearing a bit hollow. I dont know why, but I couldnt sleep tonight. Then I saw that the stars were really bright tonight, so I wanted to come to the rear mountains to take a look.

Xiao Che looked up at the sky, then said with a smile, In the past, little aunt and I would frequently sneak out here at night to enjoy the evening wind and look at the stars... And would frequently get caught and scolded by grandfather.

Hm. Xiao Lingxi responded, then quietly said, I also thought about that, so I thought Id see how it felt to come out by myself to stargaze... Because in the future, I might not be able to stargaze with little Che.

Ah? Why?

Stupid! Because little Che is married! In the future, you should be accompanying your wife, Qingyue, to bed at night, rather than coming out to enjoy the evening wind and stargaze. Xiao Lingxi coldly glanced at him and then pouted for some reason.

Thats not true! As long as little aunt is willing, no matter when, I would willingly come here with little aunt to stargaze... See! Arent I doing that with you right now? Xiao Che said with a smile.

Youre still saying that! Sneaking to the rear mountains during your wedding night... Ah! You werent forced out here by Xia Qingyue, were you? Upon thinking of that, Xiao Lingxis face filled with rage and she stamped her feet: Hmph! Thats too excessive, Im going to go find her!

You dont need to worry about her. Xiao Che grabbed Xiao Lingxis hand. I wasnt forced out here by her. I came out by myself. Maybe I just carelessly predicted that Id meet little aunt here... come on, lets go to that place.

Ah...

Leading Xiao Lingxi by the hand, Xiao Che jogged through the cool evening wind towards that familiar place.

This was a small hilltop covered by soft and tender grass. Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi leaned against each other shoulder to shoulder, bathing in the occasional evening wind, their hearts at peace.

I thought that after little Che got married, I would lose a large part of you. Xia Qingyue is so beautiful, better than me in every aspect. I was afraid that once you had her, you would always stay at her side, leaving me with less and less time with you. Looking at the night sky, Xiao Lingxis eyes overflowed with a wavering light that was even brighter than the stars.

Little aunt really didnt believe my words at all. Xiao Che bitterly replied, I clearly said this morning that in my heart, one hundred Xia Qingyues wont compare to little aunt. Little aunt forced me... Er, wait no, promised with me. I firmly remember, and will definitely willingly comply...

After I marry Xia Qingyue, I wont forget about little aunt just because I have a wife. Ill spend the same amount of time with little aunt like before, I will listen to little aunts calls and would arrive as soon as Im called just like before. And lastly, although Xia Qingyue is now my wife, in my heart, she definitely wont outweigh little aunt... I guarantee that I remembered every word right!

... Xiao Lingxi had a dumbfounded expression on her face and the look in her eyes blurred. I know that was a bit excessive. I was just... just playing around. You really kept it in your heart all along?

Of course. Xiao Che nodded without hesitation. Because little aunt and grandfather are the most important people in my life. Other people cant compare. Little aunt, I promise you, even though Im now married, you wont ever lose me, just like I hope to never lose you.

Hehe... Xiao Lingxi happily smiled, her hands hugging Xiao Ches arm. She rested her head on his shoulder. As expected, my little Che is the most well behaved, most obedient.

A dark cloud floated through the sky, temporarily blocking the full moon, immediately dimming the surrounding lighting.

Now that I think about it, its been a long time... no, it seems like its been quite a few months since we came out here to stargaze together. When we were little, whether it was winter or summer, we would frequently sneak out here. I remember one winter night, at this very spot, of course the sky was filled with many stars. We watched for a long time, then accidentally fell asleep against each other... Turns out that it unexpected snowed that night, and we were frozen while sleeping. When father found us, we had already become two little snowmen. Afterwards, we only recovered after staying next to the stove for two days and drinking a lot of bitter medicine. Father was really angry, but was reluctant to spank me, not to mention you. So after we got better, he made us shovel a large patch of snow as punishment.

Xiao Che continued with a smile, And then, we only shoveled for a bit before we started playing in the snow. We even made a big snowman that really looked like grandfather. He didnt know whether he should laugh or cry. Once he started laughing, he completely forgot about our punishment.

Uh huh! Father was always like that. He usually looks really fierce, but he could never bring himself to spank us even once and would only put on a show to scare us. No matter what, as long as we threw even a small tantrum, he would obediently listen to us. Xiao Lingxis face was full of warm laughter.

One time wasnt like that. Xiao Ches smile became vague. On my twelfth birthday, when you were eleven, grandfather got you a small courtyard, and forbid you from sleeping together with me in the future. I remember you would beg Grandfather every day, crying and shouting, and even angrily stopped eating. But grandfather was extremely unyielding. No matter what he wouldnt let you sleep in the same bed with me... as time passed by, you could only obediently follow his order.

That... Thats because I was really young, and had a lot of things that I didnt understand! Xiao Lingxi lightly pinched Xiao Ches shoulder. Some girl things I only learned after growing up, hmph.

What things? Xiao Che widely opened his eyes, his face full of suspicion.

That... That boys and girls cant sleep together after they grow up! I cant believe you didnt know! Thinking about what had happened before, Xiao Lingxi added another sentence: Also, they cant randomly kiss like when they were little!

Ah, so its like that... Xiao Che glanced at Xiao Lingxi lovely cheek, dyed jade under the bright and beautiful starlight. He quietly leaned closer: But, I always want to kiss you, what should I do?

Then marry me! Xiao Lingxi replied with a proud face, her pink cheeks raising slightly,

If you werent my little aunt, I would definitely marry you, Xiao Che said without thinking.

...

After saying that, Xiao Che immediately stared blankly ahead. Xiao Lingxis expression also froze as she vacantly stared at him... as if they had both been struck dumb.