Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 884 - 36: Soul Crystal Earrings

Yun Sheng now finds it difficult to protect herself.

Hu Sheng looks exactly like her. Just relying on her face, she definitely can’t bring her back to the Crown Prince Mansion, so Yun Sheng decides to first settle her in an inn in the city.

However, after walking just a few steps, Yun Sheng keenly hears someone following behind.

Her gaze slightly darkens; ahead is the Heavenly Pavilion.

She and Donghuang Lingling pull Hu Sheng along and quickly walk into the Heavenly Pavilion.

On Vermilion Bird Street, several fine horses gallop past.

From afar, a tuft of red hair, like a flame, dances in the night.

"Whoa!"

Dugu Xiu dismounts and strides into the Beidou Martial Arts Hall.

"Crown Prince," the martial artists of Beidou Martial Arts Hall greet Dugu Xiu with utmost respect.

"I heard Master Mo Yin is visiting the Hall?" Dugu Xiu, having finished with the border defense maps, comes to find Mo Yin late at night, though it’s unclear for what matter.

"Your Highness," Mo Yin sees Dugu Xiu, maintaining a neither humble nor arrogant demeanor.

"Master Mo Yin, is the item I commissioned a few days ago ready?" Dugu Xiu, wrapped in a chill, has a hint of warmth in his hawk-like eyes.

Mo Yin produces a jade box, similar in size to the earlier purchased Ruyi Bow by Yun Sheng, but inside it contains a pair of exquisite Soul Crystal Earrings.

The Soul Crystal is a top-grade soul stone, obtainable only from Holy-level or even King-level Demon Beasts.

The pair of earrings inside the box are only the size of water droplets, radiating spiritual energy, yet holding them gives a sense of blazing heat.

Anyone wearing them, even if inside a cold kiln, would feel a warm sensation surrounding them.

The earrings are fiery red, resembling Dugu Xiu’s hair.

The earrings’ function doesn’t end there; being crafted from the Soul Crystal of Holy or King-level Demon Beasts, they possess a natural deterrence against demon beasts.

This pair of earrings gives off a similar impression to Dugu Xiu, both aggressive and dazzling.

The world only knows Master Mo Yin as an outstanding Artifact Refining Master, often overlooking his talent as a remarkable Elf Jewelry Master.

The Elf Clan indeed has an innate gift for craftsmanship. Their works across the continent are treasures, pursued by countless noblewomen and royal family ladies.

But being able to have Master Mo Yin personally craft a pair of top-grade Soul Crystal Earrings is not something just anyone can achieve.

"Crown Prince, are you satisfied with this pair of earrings?" Mo Yin carefully gauges Dugu Xiu’s expression, seeing a hint of delight between his brows.

Mo Yin notes this, feeling a quiet sense of wonder.

Prince Dugu Xiu of Hou Qin is known for his iron-blooded demeanor both in politics and on the battlefield.

Yet his current expression is very rare; every time he’s visited, it’s always in a strictly business-like manner.

However, a few days ago, he came alone, wearing a soul stone, requesting a custom pair of Soul Crystal Earrings.

Those earrings are clearly in a woman’s style, suggesting the Crown Prince’s actions were intended to please a certain woman.

Prince Dugu’s reputation for being aloof and not indulging in women is well-known throughout Hou Qin.

But this time, he personally commissioned earrings; could it be related to the recently married Eastern Capital Princess?

Even for a skilled elf master like Mo Yin, it aroused a bit of curiosity about the enigmatic "Civilian Princess."

"As expected of Master Mo Yin’s work, I am very satisfied. Since that’s the case, master may refrain from weapon crafting for the next month," Dugu Xiu says in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Mo Yin secretly rejoices.

Though he is regarded as an honored guest in Hou Qin, the military there has always been very cautious of him, requiring daily reports. This undoubtedly affects his escape plans.

With Dugu Xiu’s word alone, he could disappear for a few days without attracting attention.

Dugu Xiu doesn’t notice Mo Yin’s unusual behavior; he fiddles with the Soul Crystal Earrings in his hand and leaves the Beidou Martial Arts Hall with his men.

A few days ago, he commissioned Mo Yin to craft these earrings.

The reason being, despite giving Yun Sheng many pieces of jewelry before, she accepted them but never wore them. Evidently, she was different from his concubines; common jewelry didn’t appeal to her.

In the harsh Hou Qin, with Yun Sheng’s Magic Soul now restricted, her constitution has been somewhat affected. In Taxue Garden, where there’s never sunshine, these earrings can help her withstand the severe cold.

The earrings are vibrant red like flames, and Dugu Xiu imagines how they would look, adorning Yun Sheng’s delicate white earlobes, creating a fascinating scene.

Thinking of Yun Sheng, Dugu Xiu realizes he hasn’t seen that vexing little vixen for a day.

Last night, the woman had unceremoniously driven him out of Taxue Garden, leaving him fuming all night. During the day, he was busy with military affairs, and the first thing he did upon returning to the mansion was head to Taxue Garden.

Only to find out that Yun Sheng, along with Donghuang Lingling, had left with Chi Bi early in the morning and hadn’t returned.

Remembering he was to retrieve the earrings, Dugu Xiu takes the opportunity to bring some people out to find her.

Dugu Xiu rides his horse, passing through Vermilion Bird Street, slowing his pace as he remembers Yun Sheng and Chi Bi have yet to return, strolling leisurely on the street.

After just a few steps, he hears a commotion from inside the Heavenly Pavilion.

Dugu Xiu furrows his brow; Heavenly Pavilion is renowned in Yangdu, yet someone dares to cause trouble inside.

"Prince, it’s Lord Qing’s men. Should we go take a look?" Dugu Xiu’s guard recognizes two rough martial artists standing outside the Heavenly Pavilion.

Those two are usually seen serving beside Consort Qing’s brother, Qing Meng, who’s known as a notorious bully in Yangdu.

Dugu Xiu frowns again, irritated by Qing Meng, his cousin who revels in bullying under the protection of Empress Qing and his sister Princess Consort Qing, often indulging in misdeeds against men and women.

Luckily, his antics are usually minor, and even if reported to the court, Dugu Sheng turns a blind eye.

Hearing the cries of a woman inside, Dugu Xiu doesn’t need to think twice; his brother-in-law has surely set his sights on some beautiful woman again.

These are trivial issues, as long as they don’t escalate, he’s too lazy to intervene, lest Qing Qiang comes pleading to him later.

Dugu Xiu waves his hand, indicating not to bother with these trivial matters.

But just as Dugu Xiu is about to ride past, another shout for help echoes from the Heavenly Pavilion.

That voice...

Why does it sound so familiar?

Dugu Xiu thinks something is amiss, and at that moment, a woman rushes out, hastily shouting to the street, "Something’s wrong, someone is harassing the princess."

Dugu Xiu’s eyelids jump violently, he steps on the horse’s back, transforms into a shadow, and with a bang, dashes into the Heavenly Pavilion.