Chapter 345
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Chapter 345: Powerless
Yingzhou, General Hospital.
“Do you want to learn music, learn piano? Of course, you can. Big sister can buy it for you. It’s very cheap, you know.” Xue Hanlei blurted out, “As long as you…”
Before she could finish speaking, Yun Wuxin jumped up. A cold breeze blew into her back, forcing her to calm down.
The fairy cast a cold gaze, “Don’t poison ordinary little girls with your dragon clan’s set of values.”
Xue Hanlei rolled her eyes she thought it was really cheap, in her opinion, it was very affordable, something she could easily earn by doing a little business.
Yun Wuxin said, “What is your uncle thinking?”
“Uncle agreed, and he even taught me the basics of music,” Sakurai Shiru happily replied. She was delighted not only to learn about music but also because Bai Wei was her teacher. It felt like they were finding a connection, gradually becoming a family.
“Does he also know music?” Xue Hanlei pondered, her thoughts wandering. “He truly is talented in many ways…”
My sister Hanlui also has a deep fondness for music. It seems she is learning to play the violin?
Wouldn’t this make a perfect match with my cold and translucent home?
Yun Wuxin asked in surprise, “The piano is also quite rare in the Ming Country… How did he learn to play it?”
“In a dream.”
The fairy turned around and looked towards the source of the sound. A young man stood at the doorway.
Bai Wei brought some pastries and casually handed them to Xue Hanlei, saying, “Even a butcher like me has dreams of becoming a musician.”
Yun Wuxin didn’t ask further, but more doubts grew in her heart. Ever since this young man arrived in Yingzhou, he seemed to deviate further and further from her impression of Bai Wei. Now, he even learned to play the piano.
Xue Hanlei, on the other hand, didn’t think much about it. She wasn’t concerned about the person’s past lives and current life; she was only focused on how to assist Ao Hanli. She picked up a pastry and tasted it, finding it delicious. “This box of pastries may not cover the shipping fee, but considering the circumstances, I can give you a 10% discount.”
“Nine chops off the piano?”
“It’s not impossible,” Xue Hanlei licked her fingers. “I can bring a piano from Vienna and deliver it to your doorstep. It won’t have a brand label since it’s from the original place, and I can negotiate the price down to about 70% of the original. However, you’ll still have to cover the shipping and intermediary fees. But for you, a piano is not cheap.” Suddenly, the idea of Yagyū Simozi crossed her mind. “I almost forgot about your little sister. She doesn’t have much financial pressure. She has a substantial inheritance, after all.”
Bai Wei said, “I will find a way myself.”
Xue Hanlei predicted successfully and snapped her fingers. “I knew you would say that. Then let’s make a deal. I will immediately arrange a luxurious grand piano for you, maybe even with a barbecue grill on top.”
Sakurai Shiru grabbed Bai Wei’s sleeve and said, “Let’s not buy it, it’s very expensive.”
The price of an imported car is not as expensive as that of a grand piano.
The dragon maiden smiled in a very mysterious way and immediately dangled a tempting offer, “Actually, you don’t have to give money. I also accept credit. As long as you work for me for a year, not only will I waive the debt, but I will also pay you a regular salary. How does that sound?”
She was a businesswoman, thinking in terms of business. Hiring someone like Bai Wei, a master like him, with just a grand piano, was definitely a gain.
“You’re dreaming.” Bai Wei replied without hesitation.
“Then who do you plan on borrowing money from if not Yagyū Simozi? Could it be Hokusinn Kichyō? The Hokusinn family may be wealthy and carefree, but it still seems rather inappropriate,” Xue Hanlei said confidently. “It’s best to do business with me instead. There’s no need to worry about face-saving processes. The reputation of the Dragon clan is impeccable, after all… Mr. Bai, you wouldn’t want your sister to find out about you borrowing money, would you?”
As she spoke, she suddenly noticed Yun Wuxin rummaging through her bag. And then, she pulled out a Bank of Ming’s deposit book.
“I have some savings here, it should be enough,” she counted, “seven zeros, all in Bank of Ming currency.”
“Are all immortals this wealthy?” Bai Wei exclaimed in shock for a moment.
“I was involved in some major projects related to Baiyu Jing investments before, where I assisted in developing certain formations. Later on, they were widely adopted and even patented. These are patent fees that have accumulated over time,” Yun Wuxin casually remarked, “Anyway, I have no use for them.”
“Yun Wuxin, you’re stealing my business!” Xue Hanlei grabbed Yun Wuxin’s wrist, pleading, “Aren’t we good sisters?”
“People shouldn’t take advantage of others in a difficult situation.”
“I am not a human.”
“But I can’t watch you harm our fellow countrymen in the Ming Country.”
The two girls didn’t notice that Bai Wei’s expression was subtle.
The joy of working slowly to save money and buy things is something you rich ladies cannot understand.
Sakurai Shiru giggled secretly and said to Bai Wei, “Uncle is really popular, both sisters eagerly offered to lend you money.”
Bai Wei spoke earnestly, “They just want to become my creditors, I can’t be deceived by three-dimensional women.”
…
Not staying for too long, Bai Wei arrived at the doctor’s office, but couldn’t find Kurosawa Yaka. He was told that Doctor Kurosawa had left early.
“When did you leave?”
“Maybe, about five minutes ago?”
Bai Wei checked the time and decided to take the stairs downstairs. He walked towards the side entrance of the hospital and, from a distance, he could see two people engaging in a conversation in the courtyard.
Without getting closer, Bai Wei concealed his presence and stood behind a billboard, listening to the conversation between the two individuals.
“Thank you for your help.”
“It’s nothing. It’s not for you, I just can’t bear to see those children suffer. But let’s make it clear, the situation this year is not optimistic. I only have these medicines left. If we want to further control the Blood Moon Disease…though it can’t fundamentally solve the problem, at least it’s better than doing nothing. We just have to grit our teeth and endure.”
“I understood.”
“You don’t seem very excited, are you not going to argue with me this time?”
“Um, I… also feel a bit conflicted.”
“Tell me, let’s have some fun and listen to it.”
“Can’t you see? I’m in a different state now.”
“You say so, it is indeed… Have you recovered from your Blood Moon Disease? Even though it is a chronic condition, it’s difficult to get rid of. How did you manage to cure it?” Doctor Kurosawa’s tone became urgent. “Tell me.”
“I…” Kokonohana Nori was about to respond when she suddenly heard the honking of a car. She paused, gripping Kurosawa Yaka’s wrist. “Come with me to the shrine. We can discuss these matters on our way.”
The two of them got into the car, and the sound faded away afterwards.
Bai Wei emerged from behind the billboard, deep in thought.
“What are you eavesdropping on?” a voice suddenly spoke out.
Bai Wei looked up and saw the immortal sitting on the flying sword. “What are you spying on?”
“I wasn’t spying,” Yun Wuxin said, averting her gaze.
“I wasn’t eavesdropping either,” Bai Wei firmly denied.
“……I’m going back to school,” Yun Wuxin said. Seeing that he remained silent and didn’t inquire further, the sword began to hover upwards.
“Where is Xue Hanlei?”
“Let her take the bus back by herself,” the immortal unexpectedly acted a bit sulky. Bai Wei glanced sideways, his attitude seemed anything but divine.
So he thought for a while and said, “Alright, I also plan to go back. Let’s take the bus together and have a chat along the way…”
As soon as the words fell, a flash of sword light flew to the entrance of the hospital. The immortal directly lifted Xue Hanlei and tossed her onto the flying sword. With a swoosh, the dragon maiden quickly darted past Bai Wei, leaving behind a large patch of cold white mist. It even momentarily froze Bai Wei’s eyebrows.
Does the flying sword also emit exhaust?
Bai Wei waited for the white mist in front of him to dissipate, and watched as the two figures walked away. He turned back to the hospital and asked the familiar on-duty doctor and nurse if he could borrow a room for the night shift break. They readily agreed, and even the head nurse jokingly asked if he wanted a girl to accompany him. The other nurses blushed in response, and finally a male doctor cleared his throat and said, “Or maybe I should go instead.” The nurses then dragged him out of the room.
After Bai Wei arrives at the rest area, he closes his eyes.
…
In the shrine, resides the deity.
As Kurosawa Yaka steps in alongside Kokonohana Nori, her gaze holds a hint of bewilderment. She remembers every blade of grass and every tree here, but the last time she set foot in this place was over a decade ago. Indeed, much has changed, yet it feels as if not much has changed at all. The scenery remains familiar and well-known.
The ancient cherry tree in the courtyard remained withered.
“Madam Funeral Attendant,” the priests came forward to welcome.
“How are things going?”
“Not optimistic…” the priest paused, then changed his statement, “It’s very bad.”
“What do you mean?”
“Seven witches have already undergone flesh transformation, and three of them are not in clear consciousness. They may not be able to make it through tonight.” the priest’s tone was solemn.
“I, I understand, I will, prepare myself.” Kokonohana Nori felt a heavy and sorrowful heart. How many sword witches will the shrine lose again this December?
Kurosawa Yaka asked, “Is it really okay?”
Kokonohana Nori, feeling exhausted, said, “If we don’t do this, what else can we do? Besides, we… can’t do anything.”
Translator: Vol 27 (Chapters 1041-1080) has been translated and published on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3T0ZIu3); Volume 30 will be the last volume and the whole story will come to a happy end after that.
