Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Reward
"What about you?"
Luo Fei’s crimson lips moved slightly as he gazed deeply at her face. The madness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sorrow that tugged at one’s heartstrings.
"Was there ever a second that you thought of me?"
The male’s hoarse and low voice lingered by her ear.
Wen Shu’s movements halted, noticing that he did not evade, her piercing claws froze mid-air.
She looked into his sorrowful eyes; her mind abruptly recalled the scene from their last parting, where he had tried to forcibly break through the Soul Capturing Technique to stop her from leaving.
He nearly succeeded.
How deep must one’s obsession be to maintain a moment of clarity within the Soul Capturing Technique...
Seeing her not directly deny it, Luo Fei’s raven-black lashes lowered, a determined glint flashing in his eyes, "Come with me."
Suddenly lifted off the ground, Wen Shu reflexively wrapped her arms around his neck. Seeing he was about to whisk her away without a word, she quickly whispered, "Put me down, I need to save someone!"
Luo Fei paused, noting her anxious expression, halted his steps, raising an eyebrow, "Save someone?"
He followed Wen Shu’s gaze towards the tightly shut door, then glanced at the guards standing at the entrance, a smile tugging at his lips, "I can help you."
Wen Shu was fretting about how to quietly take down this group of guards when she heard him speak. Her eyes brightened, but upon seeing his eyes that seemed to smile rather than smile, she silently shut her mouth.
Getting help from this guy would definitely not be that easy.
Just as she finished grumbling to herself, Luo Fei’s handsome face loomed closer.
He arched his sharp brows, his scorching gaze fixing on her plump, red lips, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly, he said hoarsely, "Kiss me."
Wen Shu was not surprised, but seeing the blatant look in his eyes that gradually slid downward, she instantly recalled what he had done!
"You..."
Embarrassed and annoyed, she widened her eyes, raising her hand to push away the face so close to hers.
Before she could touch it, a rush of heat brushed her palm, which was accompanied by a scorching, rough, and soft wetness sliding past her nose tip.
A tingling sensation rapidly spread from her palm to her arm. Wen Shu abruptly withdrew her hand, her eyes meeting Luo Fei’s mischievous face!
His eyes were deep and fixated on her, a feigned look of surprise and amusement flickering in them as he clicked his tongue, "Don’t you give out rewards when asking for help?"
Speaking, he deliberately slowed his pace, articulating each word clearly around his crimson lips and tongue, "My stingy female."
He enunciated each syllable with excessive clarity.
That handsome face inched closer, seemingly desperate for a kiss yet stopping just short, maintaining an ambiguous distance where their breaths mingled.
Upon hearing what he called her, Wen Shu’s face darkened.
Might as well break the contract now, otherwise, who knows what strange adjectives he’ll come up with next time we meet.
Just as they were in a stalemate, the door suddenly creaked open.
She quickly turned her head, only to see an elder holding a rattling wooden box, leaving with a troubled look on his face.
Wen Shu’s pupils contracted sharply, realizing instantly what that was!
In a place like this, it could only be a drug of passion...
Anxious, she turned back, seeing Luo Fei with an unchanged expression, still stubbornly looking at her, she gritted her teeth and resolutely closed her eyes, intending to kiss his pale cheek.
But as she leaned in, the male suddenly turned his head.
Her lips brushed against a moist sensation.
Wen Shu’s eyes flew open, only to see those dark red eyes gleaming with a mischievously triumphant glint.
Angry, she pulled away and firmly wiped her lips.
Luo Fei lightly pressed his lips together, the smile in his eyes deepening, wearing a satisfied look, "Wen Shu, this is your first time kissing me."
Seeing him like this, Wen Shu tightened her jaw, angrily slapped his hand away, and urged, "Hurry up and save her!"
Hearing her imperious command, Luo Fei froze for a moment, a doting smile spreading across his lips, "As you command, my lady."
Her feet touched the ground again, Wen Shu lowered her eyebrows and followed closely behind him, feeling a bit odd.
Why did she speak to him like that...
But she had no time to dwell on it now; Luo Fei was swift, each poisoned barb he threw hit its mark, and within moments, he had knocked out all the guards outside the room.
Wen Shu hurriedly stepped forward, cautiously pushing the door open.
The room was dim, only a few faintly glowing Glazed Lamps on the wall. She had yet to step in when suddenly claws attacked from beside the door.
She quickly evaded, raising her hand to counter-attack, but Luo Fei was quicker, charging into the room to confront the ambushing male.
Afraid of attracting more people, Wen Shu shut the door, and upon turning back, she held her breath for a few seconds.
On the canopied round bed, Bai Qiao, tear-streaked and powerless, lay slumped.
Beside her, a muscular male was using Magnetic Chains to cuff her wrists to the bed.
"Get off!"
Wen Shu charged forward in a few steps, kicking at the male, but did not expect his quick reflexes, sidestepping to swiftly counter-attack!
Sharp claws aimed for her face, moving at considerable speed, but to Wen Shu’s eyes, it seemed to slow down by several times.
With no time to be circumspect, she extended her long claws, spinning abruptly to deliver a flying kick, striking his chest and sending him crashing into the wall.
Soon after, amid the dim room, a ghostly shadow flickered, and the male who tried to retaliate immediately fell to his knees, his spine having been pierced through.
Wen Shu withdrew her long claws, blood splattering onto her thick hair, but she ignored it and hurried to the bed to unchain Bai Qiao.
Seeing her face flushed, eyes swollen from weeping, she frowned deeply, grasping her arm to summon her superpower.
With the bright white light, the redness on Bai Qiao’s face faded, revealing a frightening pallor. She slowly opened her eyes, and upon seeing the person before her, her pupils suddenly contracted.
"You! Wen Shu! You vicious female! Stay away from me!"
Her face full of terror, she desperately pushed away the female before her, scrambling with hands and feet to the corner of the wall.
Her piercing cries were like the roars of a wild beast, "I have no grudge against you! Why did you harm me! Wuuu! Help, someone save me—"
Wen Shu nearly stumbled from the push, her arm scratched long by a nail in the struggle.
She furrowed her brow, looking at Bai Qiao’s disheveled and screaming appearance, she felt waves of shock in her heart.
Why did Bai Qiao think it was she who harmed her?
In a moment of hesitation, Bai Qiao suddenly jumped from the bed, pushed open the door, and dashed out, aimlessly running into the auction hall as if chased by a great beast.
The sight of large patches of blood on the sheets caught her eye.
What...is this?
Wen Shu’s heart tightened, hastily giving chase, but before she could stop Bai Qiao, Lu Di and a team of guards were already in the dim auction hall.
An extremely distraught Bai Qiao flung herself into his arms, crying miserably.
Wen Shu tightened her brow, heavy-hearted she adjusted her hood, preparing to leave through another route, sorting out her thoughts.
But she had just changed direction when she was suddenly embraced at the waist, Luo Fei’s sharp and handsome face once again appeared before her, "Trying to run again?"
The smile in his eyes hadn’t faded, looking delighted with himself.
Seeing him, Wen Shu widened her eyes in shock.
She cautiously glanced at Lu Di and his group, seeing they hadn’t noticed the commotion on her side, whispering a warning, "Are you mad? Those are the guards of Yasen City!"