Chapter 17

Chapter 17: I Like It

Ye Xiyao's murderous intent flared. With lightning-fast reflexes, she pounced on Luo Jiutian in an instant. However, just as her dagger was about to slash his neck, it was intercepted.

By nothing more than two slender, fair fingers!

Startled, Ye Xiyao released her grip and abandoned the dagger. Swiftly, she formed a claw with her hand and lunged once more for Luo Jiutian's throat!

But before Ye Xiyao could succeed, her wrist ached, and she found herself restrained.

"Haha~ Miss Ye has quite the fiery temper. However, this isn't how one should treat their savior, don't you think~?"

A gentle voice rang in her ears, causing Ye Xiyao's face to turn as cold as frost. At that moment, the internal injuries she sustained during the day were exacerbated by the shockwave from the explosion of the talent stone. Her organs churned painfully, and a metallic taste filled her mouth.

Ye Xiyao's face instantly turned pale, but her gaze remained icy as she stared at Luo Jiutian. Then, she abruptly kicked him hard!

Sitting in his chair, Luo Jiutian held onto Ye Xiyao. Despite noticing her movement, he couldn't dodge in time due to their close proximity and took the full force of her kick.

In an instant, Luo Jiutian's charming face darkened. Ye Xiyao, unable to contain herself, parted her lips, and a trail of blood trickled down from the corners of her mouth.

Deathly silence, eerie and perilous.

Ye Xiyao's gaze remained unwavering as she stared coldly at Luo Jiutian, who was also gazing back at her. After a moment, Luo Jiutian suddenly laughed, his tyrannical aura dissipating. His incomparably handsome face regained its previous gentle warmth.

Ye Xiyao was momentarily dazzled by that smile. Before she could regain her composure, Luo Jiutian reached into his chest, pulled out an object, and stuffed it into her mouth. At the same time, he exerted force, pulling Ye Xiyao into his embrace.

"Impressive claws aren't something to be proud of. But... I like it~!"

As Luo Jiutian spoke, he gently brushed the vivid crimson from the corner of Ye Xiyao's mouth. The voice whispering close to her ear had lost its former gentleness, transforming into an eerily enchanting and alluring tone, yet also exuding endless danger and peculiarity.

Ye Xiyao's heart trembled. Just as she was about to struggle, she suddenly felt her body loosen. Looking back, she found that Luo Jiutian had vanished without a trace.

With Luo Jiutian gone, Ye Xiyao finally let out a sigh of relief. However, as she tried to rise, she instantly collapsed on the bed, fainting.

When Ye Xiyao regained consciousness, it was already midday the following day.

Her chest ached slightly, but her injuries had significantly improved. It was then that Ye Xiyao realized that the pill Luo Jiutian had given her last night was a life-saving medicinal elixir for internal wounds.

Ye Xiyao didn't know what it was, but judging from its effects, it was definitely extraordinary, surpassing Doctor Zhou's pills by leaps and bounds.

This perplexed her even more, leaving her clueless about Luo Jiutian's intentions. More puzzling to Ye Xiyao was why the crystal pillar had suddenly exploded during her test of innate spirit roots in front of the Talent Stone the previous night.

After all, according to the original owner's memories, this body should have been a necrotic one. She had deliberately gone to the Lingyun Platform last night only to accept her fate and give up hope, but why did the outcome turn out like this?

Could it be that her current body... was not a necrotic one?

Upon this realization, Ye Xiyao's eyes lit up instantly. She then gradually calmed her mind and focused on sensing any changes within her body.

Initially, there was no reaction; she only sensed a faint ache in her internal organs. However, as time passed, Ye Xiyao suddenly felt a vague mist beginning to condense within her consciousness.