The White Tiger Clan’s Baby Cotton Ball - Chapter 135

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Chapter 135

 

Lili ostentatiously took Sanyu’s hand and stepped forward with light, cheerful steps.

 

A moment ago, when Lili had finished dressing up for the boat outing, both Sanyu and Hwayu had simultaneously extended their hands, asking to go together.

 

Lili grabbed Sanyu’s hand without hesitation.

 

Though Hwayu looked at her with a very disappointed expression, she wanted to show off that she received the love of both elder brothers by going around with Sanyu rather than Hwayu, who had always stuck by her side.

 

Above all, being next to Sanyu, the protagonist of this victory celebration, would draw more attention.

 

And…

 

‘I’m so curious to see what expression that bitch will make when Lili appears holding Sanyu’s hand.’

 

Lili gritted her teeth, recalling the unpleasant sensations she had to endure when Soya appeared yesterday.

 

Father, who always thought only of her, acted as if he couldn’t see her in that moment.

 

The miserable emotion she had to feel watching Father’s back as he approached that child, leaving her behind.

 

In truth, because of that incident, Lili was inwardly quite sulky toward Father.

 

‘How could he do that? Even if he was startled by that bitch’s appearance, how could he not take care of Lili and only worry about that child!’

 

Though she had said it was fine yesterday, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

 

When Father regretted his mistake and came to apologize to her, she planned to act aloof twice before accepting on the third time.

 

But whether he had some urgent business or not, she hadn’t been able to see Father’s face since morning.

 

‘Come to think of it, this is all because of that bitch too. She should have just died properly back then – how did she come back alive?’

 

Lili turned her arrow of anger toward Soya.

 

‘What method did she use to get into the White Tiger Family? Even winning over the White Tiger young masters.’

 

Recalling the two young masters of the White Tiger Family who had emanated cold aura when they saw her on the first day here still gave her chills.

 

‘That bitch must have said terrible things about Lili. Otherwise, there’s no way those young masters would have treated Lili so frighteningly.’

 

Lili was certain.

 

All of this was because of that wicked thief bitch’s scheming.

 

‘But it’s fine. Soon everyone will clearly know once again that that child is ‘fake’ and Lili is ‘real.”

 

When that happened, the young masters of the White Tiger Family would also come to like her more than that child.

 

After all, that child was a ‘fake’ who shared no blood with that family.

 

No one anywhere likes a fake.

 

‘I don’t know what tricks she used to steal the position of the White Tiger Family’s youngest daughter, but I’ll make sure she gets kicked out of that house too.’

 

Lili arrived at the pond area, hiding her vicious intentions.

 

Her eyes met directly with Soya, who had just come down from the pavilion.

 

At that moment, the corners of Lili’s mouth curled up wickedly.

 

Unlike just yesterday when she would stiffen her expression upon seeing Soya, Lili approached Soya with a very bright face, even humming cheerfully.

 

Gradually, the distance between Lili and Soya narrowed.

 

Soya also faced Lili without avoiding her.

 

A somewhat unpleasant light appeared on Lili’s face.

 

The child who couldn’t even properly lift her head in front of her was now looking straight at her, which felt extremely irritating.

 

Moreover, having eaten and grown well all this time, her height was now similar to her own.

 

“Hello, Soya. It’s been a long time.”

 

Lili erased the unpleasant light and greeted Soya with a bright smile.

 

“I never thought I’d meet you again like this. This works out perfectly. I was worried about what to do if dirty pond water splashed during the boat ride. Today, you can serve me.”

 

It was the same rude tone as long ago, as if addressing her subordinate.

 

It was then.

 

Swoosh—

 

Some man stood beside Soya.

 

A man with the characteristics of the White Tiger Family – tall stature, snow-white hair, and blue eyes.

 

Though the other two young masters of similar age she had seen a few days ago were also very handsome, this person was a bit more extraordinary.

 

Very splendid and… sparkling.

 

Lili was staring blankly at the man, dazzled by his brilliant appearance.

 

The man’s eyes moved smoothly to look down at Lili.

 

The moment their gazes met, those somewhat cool blue eyes seemed to curve gently…

 

Sanyu, sensing something, frowned and pushed Lili away.

 

Thud!

 

“Ah!”

 

“Young Lady!”

 

The Vermillion Bird Family members who had been following behind quickly supported Lili, who had been suddenly pushed to the ground.

 

Lili was about to demand what kind of behavior this was.

 

But the moment she raised her head sharply, she froze completely.

 

The man who had been in front of her just moments ago was charging toward her with chilling killing intent, and Sanyu was barely managing to block him.

 

“Move aside immediately!”

 

“If you intend to harm that child, please stop. This is the Imperial Palace, Lord Gaya.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Gaya let out a hollow laugh as if incredulous.

 

“Right now, in front of me, in front of our Somsomi, you’re defending that thing?”

 

“…”

 

When Sanyu gave no answer, even a faint sense of betrayal bloomed on Gaya’s face.

 

“This is why I shouldn’t associate with chicken-heads whose brains are stuffed with nothing but straw…”

 

As Gaya glared at Sanyu as if to kill him and muttered in a chilling voice.

 

“Baek Gaya.”

 

Saeon’s low, heavy voice was heard.

 

Instantly, Gaya’s body, which had seemed ready to rampage, stiffened with a start.

 

Step, step—

 

Saeon walked over with steps neither fast nor slow, stood beside Soya, and glanced down at Lili.

 

Flinch.

 

Lili’s body instinctively shrank at the cool aura emanating from Saeon.

 

“How dare you.”

 

A chillingly low voice froze the surrounding air cold.

 

“Did you tell the daughter of the Baek family to serve your vile body?”

 

“N-n-no, I was just… I was so happy to see Soya after such a long time…”

 

Lili stammered and barely managed to answer.

 

“Happy?”

 

Then Saeon let out a sneer as if he had heard something utterly ridiculous.

 

“Happy… Happy, you say… Jeok Ayun has brought something quite amusing to the Imperial Palace.”

 

Then suddenly.

 

“No. Now that I think about it again, it doesn’t seem amusing at all.”

 

He completely wiped away his smile.

 

“Did you just say you were happy to see my daughter? Yes, I’m happy too, daughter of Jeok Ayun. You know my daughter… very well, don’t you?”

 

“…”

 

At that question, though she should answer something, Lili just moved her lips like a fool.

 

Though he didn’t raise his voice, though he wasn’t angry or shouting, Saeon was still more frightening than Gaya, who had suddenly tried to attack her earlier.

 

Lili grabbed Sanyu’s sleeve in terror, but Sanyu just stared straight ahead, oblivious to Lili’s feelings.

 

Tears welled up at his indifference.

 

“Father.”

 

Soya grabbed Saeon’s sleeve and stepped forward.

 

“I’m fine. I’ll ride the same boat as that child.”

 

“…?”

 

Saeon, who had instantly withdrawn that chilling killing intent, frowned in incomprehension and turned to look at Soya.

 

“I really want to.”

 

Soya looked straight into Saeon’s eyes and spoke in a firm voice.

 

“What are you saying, Somsom? Why would you with that…!”

 

“Yes. Let’s do that, my daughter.”

 

Gaya shouted angrily, but Saeon cut off his words with that response.

 

At that moment, there was firm belief in Saeon’s eyes as he looked at Soya.

 

Soya also smiled brightly at Saeon with gratitude in her heart.

 

After much commotion, Soya and Lili ended up on the same boat.

 

On the small boat, there were only the two children besides the boatman rowing.

 

Lili’s mood, which had been pleasant until just half an hour ago, was completely ruined.

 

It was all because of Soya.

 

Nothing had gone right since that child appeared.

 

Lili glared openly at Soya without hiding her hostility.

 

In contrast, Soya’s expression was utterly calm.

 

Among the gentle sounds of water, small duck calls could be heard.

 

Soya turned her head slightly and discovered a family of white-cheeked ducks following the small boat closely.

 

A small smile bloomed on Soya’s previously calm face.

 

As she looked at the ducks with warm eyes and gently curved her eyes, the ducks sang quacking songs.

 

The excited baby ducks stuck their heads underwater, showing only their bottoms as they splashed around.

 

“Go away!”

 

Lili vented her irritation on the ducks for no reason.

 

Startled by her shouting, the ducks flapped their wings frantically, splashing water onto the small boat.

 

“Ah, it’s cold! What is this disgusting thing!”

 

Lili fumed angrily.

 

Soya, who had been quietly watching her, spoke for the first time since boarding the boat.

 

“The water of this pond must seem disgusting to you.”

 

“Of course! Who would like such a dirty pond?”

 

“Did you think the same when you saw the pond at Hayeonji?”

 

“What?”

 

Lili frowned at the unexpected question.

 

“Ha! So what if I did?”

 

Then she immediately snorted and retorted.

 

“Well, I suppose that pond would look wonderful and impressive to a dirty beggar like you. But to me, it’s just dirty muddy water. Now that I look at it, the dirty and filthy thing really resembles you.”

 

Lili sneered mockingly.

 

“That pond was a place my late mother cherished.”

 

Soya looked at Lili with coldly sunken eyes as she spoke.

 

“It was made to resemble the pond from mother’s hometown that she left behind, and because of that pond, mother wasn’t lonely. Don’t speak of the place mother cherished in such a way.”

 

“Wait, did you just say mother?”

 

Lili’s face turned as fierce as a demon.

 

“You just called Lili’s mother your mother, didn’t you?”

 

Lili shot back with a sharp voice.

 

However, Soya only asked back calmly with a face showing no emotional disturbance.

 

“Do you really think that person is your mother?”

 

“…”

 

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Lili swallowed silently while hiding her startled heart.

 

‘What’s with this kid? As if she knows something…’

 

At Soya’s question as she looked at her expressionlessly, Lili couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

 

‘She really is an unpleasant child. I need to get rid of her quickly.’

 

It was when Lili was glaring at Soya while clenching her fists tightly.

 

Splash—

 

“Kyaaah!”

 

The sound of water being split came along with people’s screams.

 

Soya and Lili simultaneously turned toward the sound.

 

A black water column was shooting up from below the pond.

 

No, that black column spiraling and shooting up wasn’t a water column.

 

It was a sticky mud column made of tangled and mixed mud from the pond bottom.

 

“Wh-what is that?”

 

“F-first we should escape…”

 

However, before people could escape, the shooting black mud collapsed in an instant…

 

Splash!

 

It struck the water surface, creating a fierce spray.

 

Where the spray disappeared.

 

The black mud had become a lotus flower as large as a house with hundreds of petals.

 

The hundreds of petals wriggling in different shapes was quite eerie.

 

In the moment when everyone held their breath in surprise at that strange phenomenon.

 

The black petals that had been ominously wriggling suddenly became dozens of black hands shooting up in all directions.

 

‘That is…!’

 

Soya’s expression hardened stiffly.

 

Soon, as if confirming her suspicion, someone shouted.

 

“Demon Beast…! A Demon Beast has appeared!”

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