Meeting Li Hua

Today was a busy day in the Heavenly Flame Dragon Clan, and Yun Tian found it quite fitting to take a stroll through the small streets of the Hao district with the aim of meeting his childhood friend Li Hua,(pretty flower). Above his head was a delicate green umbrella that protected him from the sun light. It was being held by his male servant who accompanied him, and at his right and left-hand sides were two bulky men in brown attire which looked like furry robes, yet anyone with experience could tell that this was a level 2 beast battle amour from a high ranking Demon Beast.

"Brother Tian."

Called out a sweet melodious voice from behind Yun Tian, causing him to pause in his tracks and turn around with a surprise littered all over his face as he watched the pretty young maiden approaching him. She had pretty bright blue eyes, Rosy red cheeks, and a very attractive and pretty face, all with a touch of youth surrounding her that matched her Nobel-like cyan robes. Seeing her really brought great joy and amusement to Yun Tian, mainly because she was exactly who he was just about to visit, and also, he hadn't laid his eyes on her for the past four years due to training and other important matters.

Huh!

Muttered Yun Tian under his breath in surprise when Li Hua got closer to him, mainly because of the drastic change which had occurred with the latter since the last time they had met, she was now four times more prettier than before, and an obvious sign of maturity was beginning to form on her body, causing Yun Tian himself to become completely mesmerized by her luminous beauty.

With a tight hug, Li Hua grabbed Yun Tian's hand pressing it against her body, not even realizing how unfitting it was to keep it so close to her now maturing chest. Yun Tian on the other hand knew that this was out of the purity and innocence of his friend, but he still had to find a way to make her understand that this was way out of line.

"Ehm, Li Hua, I don't think we can still hold each other this close anymore, it's becoming, ehn, inappropriate."

Uttered Yun Tian with little beads of sweat forming on his face while putting up a stern expression. As he glanced at Li Hua's innocent and cute yet lost big beautiful eyes which looked straight into his own with no reservations, his body began to get a little warmer, and even his stern expression began to crumble.

"Hump! so that's what you can sum up after four years of not seeing each other, so what if I hold you this way, in fact, I'm going to hold you tighter."

At this point, Yun Tian was dumbfounded beyond belief and quickly tried to use force because his age was now ripe enough to understand the right amount of contact between a boy and a girl their age. The worst of it all was that they were in public.

"Little Hua I say stop this right now."

Uttered Yun Tian with a strict tone as he pulled his hand away while secretly thanking God for mercy.

"Hump, I thought I told you to never call me that name again, I'm a big girl now."

Uttered Li Hua with a pout while stomping her foot on the ground as she turned around.

"Ha, ha...! As far as I'm concerned, I'm taller than you, so you'll forever be my little Hua."

Said Yun Tian with a small laugh after patting her head, causing the latter's face to grow red before walking away in annoyance, Yun Tian quickly followed suit but couldn't help but laugh from behind as he did so.

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**LI's FAMILY OUTER RESIDENCE**

Yun Tian and Li Hua both sat down on wooden stools while facing each other across a small circular table in a beautifully styled and elegant courtyard. Yun Tian could be seen sipping and savoring his tea, while Li Hua on the other hand was completely lost, only jiggling the content of her cup ever so slightly.

"Is everything okay Li Hua?"

Uttered Yun Tian with a concerned expression while putting his cup down.

"Brother Yun, is it true?'

Asked Li Hua with a blank expression while staring intently into Yun Tian's eyes, causing him to get a freaky yet unexplainable vibe all of a sudden.

"What's that."

"Are you truly getting married?"

Uttered Li Hua with her direct stare, causing Yun Tian to look away and down to his cup in alarm as he answered with a mild tone.

"Yes, it's true."

On Hearing his words, Li Hua's eyes immediately went dim, and a sluggish type of distress took over, but it soon vanished being replaced with her graceful cute, and clear eyes. All of which was missed by Yun Tian because of his trusted cup.

"I want to see the gardens!"

Declared Li Hua with a smile as she got up while beckoning for Yun Tian to follow. Naturally, he was elated because this so-called garden was his and Li Hua's favorite spot when they were kids. Both individuals walked for a couple of minutes before arriving in front of a garden that was decorated with beautiful purple flowers and towering ancient trees. They both walked through the garden in silence for a little while, before Li Hua stylishly held Yun Tian's hand in a snuggle as they both approached a beautiful waterfall with fine gold-colored fish that came out within intervals. both of them then sat comfortably on the soft patch of grass below them while they watched the clear blue skies which had not a single bird in sight.

"Brother Tian, will getting married to your new bride change how you feel about me?"

Asked Li Hua with a melancholic expression, and Yun Tian was slowly beginning to understand what was going on.

"Of course not, Hua, you're like a little sister to me, come on look the fishes are coming out again."

Uttered Yun Tian in an attempt to Avert her attention from the topic completely, while also intently stressing more about how he felt about her. Surprisingly, Li Hua didn't complain too much and only focused on the waterfall with a dim and sad expression.

"I wish you happiness."

Uttered the pretty maiden in a shaky voice, causing Yun Tian's heart to throb in pain, but as a man, he had to do what was supposed to be done and clear out the air before it leads to a storm.