Chapter 1171: Chapter 617: Escape (Part 4)
When she was in slumber, the assassin had no choice but to barge into the Endless Sea Eye to get close to her. Now, she was heavily guarded in the core of the Bashe Forest, and approaching her was no easy task. That person disguised as Changtian to infiltrate the Hidden Stream, and it seemed like a good plan indeed, as only the identity of Changtian was met with no resistance. The esteemed image of the Divine Monarch was deeply ingrained in people’s hearts; even the guards could only glance at him briefly before lowering their heads quickly. Who dared to take a closer look?
He said unhurriedly, "Oh, how to distinguish?"
"Although that person mimicked your appearance, hid the killing aura, and imitated your Ice Face very well... but he is not you." She spoke slowly, "I just know."
Changtian pressed against her forehead and chuckled softly, "Good girl, truly clever."
The two chatted for a while, and the temperature in the room gradually rose.
Just as they were in the midst of happiness, Changtian suddenly lifted his head, discerned carefully, and then gritted his teeth, "Enough already?!" With his spiritual sense, he had noticed someone approaching again.
In Changtian’s eyes, a fierce glint flickered, and finally, he opted to yield to his desires, casually pulling out a fiery red crane robe, wrapping her up.
Then, the two vanished from the spot.
About twenty breaths later, a stammering voice of a guard indeed sounded from outside the door, "Lord Divine Monarch, there is an urgent report from the Northeast Line! Please, please make a decision."
He came with a determination to die, but hearing no response, he had to nervously inquire a few more times.
The Bright Pearl Lamp was warm, the bedding still had residual warmth, and the firewood in the fireplace crackled incessantly, yet the room was already empty of people.
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Did they... escape from their own residence? Ning Xiaoxian curled up in Changtian’s arms, looking up at his face from below, as well as the snowflakes constantly falling from the sky.
His face looked terrible. Although he was expressionless, his jaw was clenched, and she could feel his entire body tense, hard as a rock.
But, why did she inexplicably want to laugh?
Ning Xiaoxian forced herself to keep a straight face. If she dared to let out half a laugh now, the man in front of her would give her a severe reprimand.
As if sensing her urge to laugh, Changtian lowered his head, glanced at her, and tightened his grip on her arms, making her unable to move.
This was a warning.
What kind of gaze was she witnessing? His golden eyes blazed with flames, staring at her until her skin felt pierced. It was as if a giant beast lived in his heart, ready to tear her to pieces at any moment.
She became as silent as a cicada in winter, obediently curling up into a ball. His gaze, mixed with heat and a touch of savagery, inspired fear within her. She vaguely felt that something was off with this man’s emotions, so she decided to be well-behaved.
Even with Changtian’s speed, they ran for nearly half a moment before stopping.
In front of them was an unknown valley, with a small river meandering through. The river had not frozen because at the end of the river stood an eternally roaring waterfall.
Why leave a good warm bed to come here?
Changtian sensed her trembling but did not respond. He only stood under the cliff and glanced at the rushing water, then tiptoed, diving straight into the waterfall!
The noise grew even louder, and the torrents covered everything, crashing down. Yet he spread the layer of Vigorous Air Shield, so not a single drop of water touched them.
She curiously looked around: behind the waterfall, there unexpectedly lay another world.
Now, Changtian stood holding her in a simple stone room, with chisel marks clearly visible on the walls, evidently forcefully carved out. The room was sparsely furnished, with only a flat stone table and a few stone stools.
Here, with no one to disturb them, he set her down and gently but firmly stated, "This time, you can’t escape."
Indeed, she could neither escape nor hide. The waterfall outside roared endlessly, effortlessly drowning out everything.
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It felt like she had slept for a long, long time, and her body felt so warm. Thinking this, she slowly opened her eyes.
This was still the familiar bedroom of Yixian Inn, and most importantly, she was nestled in someone’s embrace.
In front of her was an enlarged handsome face. The golden sunlight streamed through the window lattice, and his eyes were more lively and dazzling than the sunlight. This man was indeed not meant to be confined in a gloomy prison; only under the broad daylight could he fully unleash his ambitions.
She found herself momentarily entranced.
Changtian slightly curled his thin lips, giving her a lazy smile, "Awake?"
The long-time aloof face thawed, and the golden glow in his eyes was warm, with a shimmer that nearly drowned her. Ning Xiaoxian was momentarily in a daze, and a line floated in her mind: "Just a glance and it’s right to smile." Although this wasn’t intended for men, it was fitting for describing Changtian at that moment.
He smiled with such affection, even more so than Miluo!
She stared at him blankly. In her eyes, Changtian saw the bewilderment and confusion just after waking up.
This look was truly endearing. He couldn’t help but lower his head and give her a kiss, silently counting down in his heart:
"Five, four, three, two, one!"
He had just finished silently counting when Ning Xiaoxian’s eyes gradually regained clarity.
This girl naturally stayed muddled for a while upon waking.
She blinked, and the events of last night flashed through her mind. Under Changtian’s gaze, her face suddenly blushed as red as the morning glow. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
