Nine Star Burden - Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Chapter 44: Go to School?

In their home in Huayuan Estate of Jiangbin City .

The first thing that Han Jiangxue and Jiang Xiao did when they arrived home was to divide the loots between them . Han Jiangxue took out a large handful of Star Beads from the coffin and meticulously saved a portion for Xia Yan . She then carefully picked out the ones that she wanted before handing two Star Beads to Jiang Xiao .

Jiang Xiao looked at the “400,000 yuan” on his palm and was overwhelmed with emotions .

Damn it, I must grow rapidly and go to the other dimensions to kill more creatures and obtain some high-quality and rare Star Beads that I can sell to feed myself for the rest of my life, he thought .

No wonder everyone wants to be an Awakened . This money is really easy to earn .

Jiang Xiao and Han Jiangxue had natural advantages . Hence, they could enter part of the Dimensional Spaces in Beijiang land for free .

The entrance fee for each visit to the snowfield was 50,000 yuan .

Nothing about it was concealed at all . The officials were the ones who developed and controlled the snowfield, which was a playground for the rich and had nothing to do with ordinary civilians or ordinary families .

Han Jiangxue watched eagerly as Jiang Xiao absorbed the White Ghoul Witch Star Beads .

However, the Star Techniques, Blessing and Decoy, in his inner Star Map had already been upgraded to Brass Quality Level 7 and would require three more Star Beads to be upgraded further .

Han Jiangxue was somewhat disappointed because of that . On one hand, the Silver Quality Blessing was rather rare and more convincing . Not only could they increase Jiang Xiao ‘s combat power, but they could also help make the school realize Jiang Xiao’s potential .

On the other hand, Han Jiangxue was really afraid that Jiang Xiao’s Star Technique would be upgraded all of a sudden .

As Awakened, they had to attend classes that were different from ordinary children . They had plenty of practical lessons .

If Jiang Xiao’s well-known Brass Quality Star Techniques suddenly became Silver Quality during a practical lesson, how should he explain it?

At this moment, Jiang Xiao was a little hesitant too . He still had four Skill Points that would be enough to upgrade Blessing and Decoy to the Silver Quality .

However, he also wanted to reserve some Skill Points for the upgrading of his Star Power, for he knew that there were several levels to clear in each stage . Jiang Xiao was already at Level 4 of the Stardust Stage .

In the future, upgrading with Skill Points would do more with less when he was at Level 5, 8 and 9 .

Jiang Xiao was really reluctant and fell into deep contemplation .

While the two of them were dividing the loots at home, Xia Yan, who had just separated from them not too long ago, rushed over and knocked on the door .

Han Jiangxue opened the door in an extremely dissatisfied manner, only to be greeted with a peck on the cheek by Xia Yan, who then leaped onto Jiang Xiao angrily .

Jiang Xiao was taken aback and hurriedly backed away . However, he did not expect Xia Yan to continue her attack .

Han Jiangxue watched as Xia Yan swiftly subdued Jiang Xiao, and after a few rounds of scuffling, she simply pressed his arm behind his back and kicked him into his bedroom .

Unable to take it any longer, Han Jiangxue interjected . “Xia Yan?”

“Wait a moment . ” Xia Yan entered the room and slammed the door shut angrily .

Jiang Xiao rubbed his buttocks and looked at Xia Yan in bewilderment .

Xia Yan’s voice was rather soft and she seemed to be seething . “I only found out today who ‘My love is vaster than the oceans and cannot be rivaled by the mountains’ was meant for . ”

Jiang Xiao froze and finally remembered what he did before they entered the snowfield .

Has the case been cracked just like that?

That doesn’t seem right .

You should be feeling ashamed, shouldn’t you? How do you even have the cheek to get angry?

Jiang Xiao said, “If you lay a hand on me again, I will tell Han Jiangxue about all your tricks and let her know that you’ve been acting . ”

“You rascal . ” Xia Ya paced back and forth in Jiang Xiao’s tiny room and spoke in an extremely soft voice . She clipped . “My father actually thinks I have a mental issue . ”

“Huh?” Jiang Xiao blinked .

“He thinks I really like you, that’s why I orchestrated this entire act by posing as you and using your Weibo account to publish those posts to fulfill my fantasies . He even told me that if I really think that you’re the one for me, he can let you marry into our family . He said that you may be mischievous, but he will help me to discipline you . ”

The amused Jiang Xiao thought to himself, What a great father .

Thank you for the help, Father-in-law!

Jiang Xiao sat on the ground and leaned his head against the bed . Tilting his head to look at Xia Yan, he teased . “Sis, shall we fall in love with each other?”

Xia Yan was greatly stunned, and she suddenly widened her eyes to stare at Jiang Xiao in disbelief . Then, she began to kick him…

“Hey, hey, don’t kick me . I’m like a deity now . If you kick and injure me, who are you going to suck up to in the future?” Jiang Xiao quipped and pleaded for mercy . He was no longer lying down nonchalantly and was instead squatting and hugging his knees .

“Mischievous!”

“Go ahead and continue being mischievous!”

Han Jiangxue stood for more than ten minutes outside the door and heard the whispers as well as the sounds of things getting slammed . She even heard Xia Yan’s rhythmic chiding…

Han Jiangxue sobered up as the sounds gradually came to a halt .

Ka-cha .

As Jiang Xiao’s door opened, Xia Yan strode out, adjusted her breathing, and forced a smile at Han Jiangxue .

Han Jiangxue asked, “What’s the matter?”

Xia Yan’s chest heaved up and down and she adjusted her messy and short chestnut-colored hair while blushing in an alluring manner . “I’ve asked my family and we didn’t get any White Ghoul Witch Star Beads . I’m sorry . ”

“That’s great, lest I get stuck in a dilemma about whether or not I should collect Star Beads of such a high value,” said Han Jiangxue .

“There’s something wrong with your mindset . I’m doing it for myself too . ” Xia Yan shook her head and continued, “We’ll try to think of another solution . ”

“Okay . ” Han Jiangxue nodded .

“I… I shall get going . I still have something to attend to . ” Xia Yan then quickly left the siblings’ home .

Unable to contain her curiosity, Han Jiangxue opened Jiang Xiao’s door .

She was greeted with the sight of Jiang Xiao lying on the ground with a hopeless expression while staring at the ceiling above .

Han Jiangxue asked softly, “Xiaopi, what’s going on?”

“Um . ” Jiang Xiao decided to act decently after sensing that she was showing him some concern . He gave it some thought and pondered over what he should say . He then decided that he’d better not let Han Jiangxue find out about Xia Yan’s evil prank, lest they get into an unnecessary conflict .

Jiang Xiao said, “It’s okay, I was just joking with her . Well, girls are more sensitive, so she tried to retaliate and take revenge on me . Look, I didn’t get injured either . We were just playing and bickering . ”

“Okay . ” Han Jiangxue nodded and did not think much of it . “Go get changed and go out for a haircut . ”

Jiang Xiao was full of complaints .

Not only is she sending me to school, but she’s also accompanying me to get a haircut too?

What am I?

Is she that worried about me?

A haircut only takes 10 minutes . What trouble can I possibly get into within such a short period of time?

The elderly man in the barbershop was rather enthusiastic and talkative, making Jiang Xiao feel a lot better .

Jiang Xiao and the elderly man talked about their experiences in repairing cars and Jiang Xiao managed to get a great and refreshing buzz cut .

There was no need to style Jiang Xiao’s hairstyle at all, and it was no problem for the hairdresser . In fact, a pair of clippers was all that was needed .

“Haha, you even have a widow’s peak . ” The barber put down the clippers and touched Jiang Xiao’s forehead before continuing, “It’s not smooth at all . I’ll shave it . ”

Jiang Xiao was speechless .

“Ah . ” Jiang Xiao looked at the mirror and touched his widow’s peak .

He thought, This Uncle’s hairdressing skills are not bad . This buzz cut looks great .

“You look much more energetic . ” Han Jiangxue put down the magazine while seated on the chair and looked at Jiang Xiao’s reflection in the mirror . “Let’s go . ”

Han Jiangxue then left 10 yuan behind .

Let’s go then… to school?

The thought of going to school made Jiang Xiao feel rather distressed .

Does this mean that I’ll have to go back to a 6 to 9 lifestyle?

I’ve really had enough…