Chapter 163 - Left With More Questions

"Let me call the physician to come take a look." Bai Lei says standing up. I quickly wave him off as I say "Don't bother. The woman came back and this time she brought me somewhere." My head snaps over to the door in the room.

I quickly get out of the bed and walk over to the door, swinging it open to reveal clothes. I frown at the clothes and slam the door shut. I pull it open again and stare at the clothes with a deep frown. Bai Lei watches with a dark face as he walks over to me.

"What's wrong? What are you doing?" He asks reaching out for me. I look at the clothes once more before slamming the door shut and turning to say "The woman came back and she brought me to a creepy place through this door." I say pointing at the thing. 

Bai Lei looks to the door before looking back to me saying "Maybe you should stay away from this woman. Every time you see her, something bad happens." I nod my head and say "True but it's more than just that. The markings have helped us so even though it scared me, it's been a gift. I feel like she's trying to show me something or tell me something."

I look back to the door and open it once again just to be sure. Bai Lei sighs and leans over me to close the door as he says "Leave it alone. I don't like this. Just stay put and don't think too much about it." He wraps his arms around me from behind as I lean into his chest.

My mind continues to race as I try to make sense of what I saw but when Bai Lei kisses the side of my neck, I lose my train of thought. I squeeze my eyes shut but when I open them, I pull away from him and ask "Has Zhen come back?" 

Bai Lei's dark eyes watch me for a moment before shaking his head saying "No, he hasn't. He hasn't even sent word. Did he tell you where he was going?" I shake my head no and ask "Has anything else happened?" 

Bai Lei gives me a look of disappointment as he says "You should just stay here and relax. Stop worrying about everything else okay? You just woke up so you should just take it easy." I wave him off as I say "I relaxed enough while sleeping for two days. Has anything happened?"

Bai Lei sighs and steps back as he runs his hands through his hair saying "You're so stubborn..." I don't say anything as I stand and wait. He sighs again and says "Word has gotten out about us killing the men from the Under Realm. Those from the Under Realm have come to look for clues and I guess the villagers told them what we look like. Luckily, you had the hood up for most of the time."

"They now have our descriptions and are looking high and low for us. More importantly, you." His voice hardens as his eyes flash red making me tilt my head to the side. "I feel like there's more to this..."  

He grits his teeth in anger as he says "They say that the Under Realm's King is looking for his runaway Queen. You. I dare them to touch a single hair..." When I catch a whiff of him, I quickly step back and say "Put a cap on that or I'll be in bed for another two days!"

He turns to look at me as a dark light flashed in his eyes. His smile turns dark as he says "I don't mind that..." I step back again as I quickly say "I do! I need to cultivate my natural energy. My dark energy is so much stronger right now so I think I should focus on keeping them balanced."  

Bai Lei's face is suddenly serious as he says "You're right. Let me know if you need help with anything since Zhen isn't here. I have to meet with the others so I will send over Ren to help you." I nod in thanks as he steps closer, placing a kiss on my forehead.

"Be good my little star," He says making me freeze. My head snaps up to him as I look at him with large eyes asking "Why... why are you calling me that?" He looks at me strangely as he says "You told me your name means 'star'. I think it's extremely fitting. You came to me like a falling star." 

He places a kiss on my lips and steps back saying "I'll send Ren over. Let me know if you need anything." I numbly nod my head as he quickly disappears, leaving me standing in confusion. Why are they both calling me the same thing all of a sudden?

I quickly shake my head and walk over to take a quick bath. After I get cleaned up, I walk out to see Chyou placing food on the table in the receiving room. I tell her 'thanks' and sit down to drink some water. I don't know why but lately I haven't been hungry for food...

Was it because I was absorbing the men from the Under Realm? "Is the food not to your liking? Would you like something else? I can go get it, whatever you want." Ren says coming in from outside. The cold air gently blows in, calming me in the process. 

I look up to him to see his hair was now back. It just needed to grow longer. I give him a thankful smile as I say "I appreciate it but I'm not hungry. Instead, I have a question." Ren nods his head as he walks over and kneels.

My eyes grow large in shock as I put the cup down and quickly pull him up saying "What are you doing!? Don't ever kneel to me, ever! Okay?" He looks slightly shocked before turning red and nodding his head. 

I watch him with confusion before shaking my head and asking "Where's little Bun?" Ren's eyes light up as he smiles and says "He's been keeping Lady Xue company." My eyebrows shoot up at that before quickly getting up and walking outside.