Chapter 76: The Truth

"So he wanted to teach you what not to do as a vampire?" Wei asked in the most bored expression possible. Ying nodded. "Yeah. But by that time you had explained enough for me to know what he was saying was bullshit." Ying shrugged, leaning backed. Lin Feng stayed silent throughout their conversation, not piping up for answers to his own question.

"So that's why you never liked him. You should have told me." Chan sighed. Ying looked over. "You two were obviously good friends. Besides, I didn't go near him much not until recently. I thought that he hated humans. He talked about murder in such a good way. I thought he must have hated humans. But I guess not.." Ying sighed.

Jingfei sighed, looking up. "When he said he found a new jewel, do you know what he was talking about?" Jingfei asked, looking up at Ying. He shook his head. "I did analysis on the pyrope necklace the vampling had on. It was just like the original, no change to it. So whatever he was talking about with the new jewel, he isn't using it for whatever reason."

Lin Feng thought back quietly.A new jewel? He remembered what Akuji said about the Tanzanite necklace. "It's incredible. It works just like Pyrope, but better. It practically protects the vampire. I can even cut it into a heart for your love." Lin Feng remembers smiling when she said love. For his love. Lin Feng wasn't smiling anymore.

"Jingfei, give me that necklace."

Jingfei turned to him, looking confused. He places a hand on the heart shaped jewel. "What? Why?" Jingfei asked with a slight frown. Lin Feng was silent, only holding out his hand. Jingfei frowned but nodded, reaching behind his back to unhook the diamond necklace. With the precious jewel, he rubbed the front with his palm once, before giving it to Wei. The vampire looked confused. "I got that from Akuji. She said it was supposedly better than Pyrope. She said it protected vampires, but I don't know how." Lin Feng stated, pointing to the necklace in Wei's hand.

"Yuao obviously wants JIngfei for some reason. He sent a vampling after him for god's sake. When I bought that for him, Yuao took me to the store, and Akuji showed me that necklace. It was as if she made it for me to buy. She even gave it to me for a discount. So, what if, Akuji was working with Yuao? She knew about JIngfei in the first place.." Lin Feng pointed out.

JIngfei rubbed the place where the necklace was. "So your saying that you didn't pick this out for me?" Jingfei asked witha sad expression. Lin Feng's eyes widened as he turned to Jingfei. He quickly shook his head. "What?! NO! I-" JIngfei laughed softly. It made warmth flow through every muscle in his body, soaking into his heart. "I was kidding-"

"You two, stop flirting. We're talking about murder here. So if he did work with Akuji, that would make sense as to why she died. He couldn't have anyone know his secret." Ying mumbled. Wei reached into his pocket, taking the Coup De Sang, and placing it next to the tanzanite jewel. Both shimmered the same way, with small glistens of light. The difference, however, was that the tanzanite necklace created small rainbows, while the Pyrope did not. "It looks like their both traced with mercury." Wei states.

"I wouldn't be shocked if he did find a new jewel that is more powerful than Pyrope." Wei sighs, tossing the necklace back to Lin Feng, who catches it nicely. "So what, was he supposed to do. Use Jingfei to attack you guys?" Yang asked. Wei leaned back, crossing his arms. "If he is trying to attack all the vampires in Hong Kong, we are the eldest vampires." Wei pointed out. Ying laughed sarcastically. "Take out the strongest with the ones they care most about." Ying sighs.

Jingfei leawned over LIn Feng's shoulder. "Can I still have the necklace? It's a gift.." JIngfei asked. Ying was silent, not giving much of an answer. He sighed, crossing his arms. "Maybe, maybe after this whole mess. I don't need you getting hurt or hurting us." Ying stated, causing Jingfei to widen his eyes. "Hurt you? I would never hurt you guys! You know this!" Jingfei said defensively.

Chan shrugged. "Well, technically he lives with a vampire hunter. Bambang could protect him." Chan offers. Yang scoffs, shaking his head. "You want a hunter to protect a vampire with a necklace that make them more powerful than an elder?" Yang said sarcastically. Chan rolled his eyes. "Why don't you escort Jingfei then. You can help protect him." Chan pointed out. He had a hopeful smiled on his face.

Yang was ready to say no, but it was obvious the hopeful smile on Chan's face made him sigh. "Fine.." Yang muttered. Lin Feng leaned over, hugging Jingfei. He gives the necklace to the vampling, kissing him on the cheek. "Be careful." LIn Feng said with a smile. Jingfei stands up as well as Yang, the two beginning to walk towards the door. Lin Feng stands up as well. "I'm going to try and get in contact with Yuao." Lin Feng said.

Ying grabs Lin Feng's hand. He had care and worry in his eyes, the same way he looked at Jingfei. Like he was Ying's son. "Be careful. If anything happens, tell me or Wei or Chan. Jingfei will give you our numbers." Ying said. He held Lin Feng's hand tightly, making Lin Feng smile. "Okay, I will." Lin Feng nodded. Ying sighed. "And don't run after another vampling or I swear to god Lin Feng-" Lin Feng laughed. "I won't. Promise."

Ying bites the inside of his lip. "Are you doing okay..? WIth the whole of your protectrice killing vampires and trying to attack your boyfriend…" LIn Feng widened his eyes, causing Ying to smile. "Don't think I don't know.." Ying teases. Chan snickers from behind him. "We- he's not my boyfriend!" Lin Feng yelled. Ying let go of his hand.

"Not yet, Lin Feng. Not yet."