Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Indifference Can Also Be a Form of Cruelty
"Nana!"
Mu Chen's heart tightened.
At this moment, Hu Liena was gasping for breath, her eyes glazed over. She seemed to have lost all reason, leaving only primal emotions. Regardless of gender, she desired to get closer to Xiao Wu.
It was no wonder Xiao Wu had said she could hardly hold on anymore.
Whoosh!
Seizing the brief distraction, the remaining pirates exchanged glances. Seeing Mu Chen's back turned toward them, their eyes gleamed with malice. They unleashed their soul skills, attempting one final, desperate attack.
"Brother!"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in alarm. She cried out, activating her fourth soul skill—Teleportation—to rush to Mu Chen's side.
But it was too late.
The pirates were too close to Mu Chen. In the blink of an eye, their attacks were about to land on him.
Invincible Golden Body!
Just as the pirates' attacks were about to strike Mu Chen, a golden light erupted from his body.
Clang!
The sound of metal striking metal reverberated like a bell being struck.
"You court death!" Mu Chen said coldly.
Boom!
Mu Chen slightly flexed his back, releasing a burst of soul power. The pirates who had struck him were sent flying off the ship by an unstoppable force. Their bodies traced arcs through the air before plunging into the sea. Around each of their heads, the seawater turned crimson. In an instant, their lives were extinguished.
"Mu Chen!" Hu Liena called out.
Entangled with Xiao Wu, Hu Liena noticed Mu Chen's presence. A fleeting moment of clarity appeared in her mind as she called his name.
"I…"
Realizing her behavior, Hu Liena quickly disentangled herself from Xiao Wu. Her fists clenched so tightly that blood seeped from her palms as she fought to maintain her last shred of sanity.
"Your dragon is here. You should leave," Hu Liena said, glancing at the massive shadow rising from the ocean.
"Si Nuo, is there a way to detoxify her?" Mu Chen asked the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon King, Yu Sinuo, whose massive dragon head had emerged from the sea.
"Master, her poisoning is severe. The toxin has spread through her blood, infiltrating her entire body. Her blood vessels are bulging, and her face is showing signs of turning purple. Right now, she's relying on extraordinary willpower to maintain her last bit of sanity. Based on the methods I know, the only way to neutralize the poison is to merge with her," Yu Sinuo replied.
"Merging?" Mu Chen frowned and looked at Xiao Wu. He had made a promise to her.
Xiao Wu had allowed Mu Chen to have other women in his life, but only under strict conditions. First, they could not be casual flings. Second, his first time had to belong to Xiao Wu.
To honor this promise, Mu Chen had refrained from crossing the final line with Liu Erlong, despite their close relationship.
He had also resisted taking things further with Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu, even when opportunities arose.
Now, with Hu Liena's life at stake and merging being the only solution, would Mu Chen have to break his promise?
Mu Chen glanced at Hu Liena.
Was Hu Liena beautiful?
Undeniably. As someone who cultivated charm, even her voice carried a softness that neither Xiao Wu nor Liu Erlong possessed—a quality that could melt anyone's heart.
In the past, Mu Chen had humiliated Hu Liena with his Thousand-Year Kill technique and later promised her an explosive talisman in exchange for serving as his maid for several months. He had done so to help her enter the Slaughter City and obtain the Killing God Domain.
It was clear—even Xiao Wu could see it—that Mu Chen's actions were a deliberate attempt to keep Hu Liena close and foster a connection between them.
Their time together in the Northern Snowfields had proven successful. Hu Liena no longer found Mu Chen detestable; in fact, she had started to open her heart to him and even developed feelings for him.
"Brother, it seems you can't escape this time," Xiao Wu said with a helpless smile, her tone tinged with expectation.
"No," Mu Chen declared firmly, his voice resolute. "I promised you—what is yours will remain yours. No one can take it away."
Xiao Wu froze.
Her heart leaped with joy, and a radiant smile appeared on her face. Even at this moment, Mu Chen still remembered his promise to her.
Hu Liena was equally stunned. Her fists clenched tighter, her back turned to Mu Chen. "Leave. I don't need your help!"
"I won't abandon you. There must be another way," Mu Chen said, his gaze heavy as he inwardly called out: "System, is there a way to honor my promise to Xiao Wu and save Hu Liena?"
Ding!
"Host, the situation is as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon King described. The toxin has already spread through Hu Liena's body, and her use of soul skills earlier accelerated its diffusion. Conventional methods can no longer neutralize the poison. However, there is one way to resolve her predicament while keeping your promise to Xiao Wu."
"What is it?" Mu Chen asked urgently.
"Your finger," the system replied.
"My finger?" Mu Chen was momentarily baffled.
"Indeed. You understand the reasoning behind this, don't you?" the system said cryptically.
Mu Chen stared at his hand, then at the severely poisoned Hu Liena.
"Brother!"
While Mu Chen was lost in thought, Xiao Wu softly called his name.
When Mu Chen turned, he froze at the sight of Xiao Wu.
She had removed her outer garment, leaving only a few pieces of clothing to cover her modesty.
"Xiao Wu, you…" Mu Chen was stunned.
Sunlight bathed Xiao Wu's skin, casting a mesmerizing glow.
"Brother, it seems you can't escape today. Perhaps this is destiny. Brother, take me," Xiao Wu said shyly, her cheeks flushed. Her eyes held both embarrassment and a hint of anticipation.
"But your age…" Mu Chen hesitated.
"Master, humans at fourteen are not too young. Some even marry and have children at twelve! Besides, the mistress has clearly matured early. Moreover, she has lived for over 100,000 years!" Yu Sinuo interjected.
"Still, your first time…" Mu Chen hesitated further.
"If you count the days, today is the last day," Xiao Wu said, her rabbit ears drooping shyly. She wrapped her arms around Mu Chen's neck, her breath warm as she whispered, "Brother, take me. Can you bear to let her die because of indifference? Indifference is also a form of cruelty."
Exhale…
Mu Chen let out a deep breath, as if making a monumental decision. Looking at Xiao Wu, he smiled and said, "Si Nuo, this sea is teeming with fish. Don't you want to enjoy a feast?"
Yu Sinuo grinned knowingly. Casting a glance at Mu Chen, Xiao Wu, and the struggling Hu Liena, the dragon king dived back into the sea.
Xiao Wu tilte
d her head, watching the dragon leave. Then, she turned back to Mu Chen, her cheeks flushed as she softly murmured, "Brother…"
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