Even hybrid monsters have their day

Xiao Bai reacted with surprising speed, leaping aside the instant the beam reached it. To Geng Miaowan's horror, the beam landed on the open ground beside her. Startled, she quickly jumped to her feet and ran several steps away.

The person who arrived was Xu Ruwen, who was lagging behind her. When he arrived, he saw Xiaobai pressing down on Geng Miaowan, her mouth pressed against her neck as if she wanted to bite her, her whole body exuding a fierce aura.

Seeing that his first attack missed, Xu Ruwen quickly gathered his energy, preparing to unleash another spell. But this time, Xiao Bai didn't intend to dodge. It shook its body, focused its mind, and a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared around it.

"This idiot." A clear, melodious voice, tinged with sarcasm, echoed in Geng Miaowan's mind.

Geng Miaowan, who was concentrating on watching Xiaobai and Xu Ruwen, was startled by the sudden voice. She said to the voice in her mind, "Can you please stop talking all the time? It's scary."

Whether it was because Geng Miaowan's tone was too disdainful, or because Ziwu's aloofness had returned, she didn't say anything more.

Geng Miaowan continued to watch the scene unfold. Seeing Xu Ruwen about to make another move, she quickly called out to him, "Brother Ruwen, don't hit it..."

However, Xu Ruwen's spell was already heading towards Xiaobai, and Xiaobai stomped its foot, releasing a spell from beneath its feet. But its spell shrank smaller and smaller in the air, disappearing before it even touched Xu Ruwen's spell.

The result can be imagined.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. In Geng Miaowan's view, it was only a blink of an eye before Xiaobai was hit by Xu Ruwen's magic. The little body flew up and crashed heavily into the tree.

"Ah! Xiaobai..." Geng Miaowan hurriedly ran towards the direction where Xiaobai had fallen.

Little White lay limply on the ground, motionless. She picked it up and stroked it for a while, finding that it still had a heartbeat and was unharmed. But she had seen how powerful the blow had been; would Little White, with such a small body, be alright after such an attack?

Although Xiaobai wasn't very friendly to her earlier, it's usually well-behaved and obedient, and after spending the last few days with it, she still likes it quite a bit.

Geng Miaowan was still trying to wake Xiaobai when Xu Ruwen came up behind her. "Wan'er, quickly put down this monster and let me take care of it."

Xu Ruwen's magic was ready; he was just waiting for Geng Miaowan to put Xiaobai down so he could finish it off. Although Xiaobai's attack was weak, the energy it contained was astonishing.

He had never seen that kind of energy before, unlike the demonic energy he usually encountered. Although it seemed weak to him, it faintly exuded an aura that even ghosts and gods feared. He absolutely could not allow anything with such power to remain in this world; it would be a great scourge.

Therefore, he must nip it in the bud before it gains momentum.

Geng Miaowan didn't turn around. She didn't understand the implication in Xu Ruwen's words. She just looked at Xiaobai and said, "Brother Ruwen, Xiaobai isn't some kind of monster. It's always been very well-behaved. Something must have happened to make it act like that just now."

Xu Ruwen stood there, the shadows of the trees casting on his face, making it impossible to discern his expression, except for a strange light shining in his eyes.

After the chase and fight, night had fallen, and the already deserted grove appeared even more desolate and lonely. The moon appeared and disappeared intermittently in the sky, adding to the eeriness of the dark grove. The faint moonlight filtering through the branches and leaves stretched the shadows into jagged, menacing shapes.

A gust of wind blew by, brushing against Geng Miaowan's skin and raising goosebumps. It also carried her unique fragrance, grazing Xu Ruwen's nose.

Xu Ruwen stood there staring at her. There was no one around, and the troublesome old man wasn't there either. Suddenly, a seductive smile curved his lips.

"Wan'er..." It was still that clear and melodious voice, but it was extremely alluring, causing Geng Miaowan to turn her head involuntarily.

In the darkness, a glint flashed in Xu Ruwen's eyes, and instantly, the surrounding scenery changed.

Sunlight bathed the earth, and on a hillside, countless unnamed little yellow flowers bloomed as far as the eye could see. Geng Miaowan saw Qiu Pi dressed in a dark green brocade robe, his long, satin-like hair cascading over his shoulders, billowing in the wind like splashed ink, shimmering with a captivating luster in the sunlight. His face, more alluring than a woman's, radiated a gentle smile.

At this moment, his icy blue eyes were fixed on her, filled with a captivating light that seemed to draw her in, making her willingly sink into their depths.

A smile played on his lips as he parted them slightly, "Wan'er..."

The voice, like pearls and jade, entered Geng Miaowan's heart, creating ripples. It was also like an elegant melody, soothing her entire body and sending a shiver down her spine.

As if bewitched, Geng Miaowan put down Xiaobai in her hand, stood up involuntarily, and looked at him with calm and undisturbed eyes.

"Wan'er, come here quickly..." Qiu Pi looked at Geng Miaowan, his eyes filled with smiles.

Although Qiu Pi's behavior seemed strange—because in her memory he had never given her a kind look, let alone such a smile that could melt an iceberg—she still slowly took a step towards him, despite feeling somewhat surprised by his unusual behavior.

One step, two steps, three steps...

The slightly heavy footsteps pattered on the dry leaves and branches that had fallen to the ground, making a soft, rustling sound that seemed particularly jarring in the excessively quiet grove.

Slowly, she approached Qiu Pi, her eyes, devoid of emotion, fixed on him, a shy smile on her face. Like a flower blooming in spring, she was delicate and alluring, causing Qiu Pi, opposite her, to gasp and his eyes to gleam even brighter.

His smile turned wicked as he reached out and stroked her delicate cheek, bringing his face close to hers. His thin lips lightly touched hers as he said, "My good Wan'er, that's a good girl."

His voice was extremely soft, so soft that it seemed a gust of wind would carry it away without a trace. Then, his lips pressed against hers.

The sensation of their lips touching sent a jolt through Geng Miaowan's heart. How could Qiu Pi do such a thing to her? It was so unlike his usual behavior. Geng Miaowan frowned slightly, a hint of struggle flashing in her calm eyes, but ultimately she made no other move, letting her lips be kissed.

However, beneath her seemingly calm exterior lay a heart utterly shocked.