Chapter 158 Humans with Flesh and Blood
Chapter 158 Humans with Flesh and Blood
Blood splattered everywhere with a loud "thud".
With her head falling to the ground, Chi Miaomiao's body collapsed, unable to support her weight.
Chi Miaomiao turned her face to the side, her long hair stained with blood and covering her face.
Blood slowly flowed into Chi Miaomiao's eyes, and she blinked slowly under Bluebeard's gaze.
Because of the long hair, Bluebeard didn't notice anything amiss and dragged the corpse into the room.
After dismembering his disobedient wife's body, Bluebeard was so exhausted that he fell asleep quickly.
As night fell, Chi Miaomiao groped her way back together and limped towards Bluebeard's room.
The newly stitched wound burst open during her relatively light exercise, and blood seeped through the gauze, dripping onto the floor.
Bluebeard was awakened by a strange noise.
When I woke up, it was almost dark.
Bluebeard touched his belly and lit the oil lamp, casting two dark shadows in the dim light.
If one of them is yours, then whose is the other one?
Bluebeard was startled by his own vivid imagination, and when he turned around, he found his ex-wife hanging upside down.
That's true, the dead can't be brought back to life. I was just scaring myself.
Bluebeard killed so many wives, how could he be afraid?
Wait a minute, how come his ex-wife's body is in the room where he sleeps?
For the first time, Bluebeard felt a sudden, inexplicable panic, sensing that something beyond his imagination was about to happen.
A drop of cold water fell on Bluebeard's shoulder, soaking a patch of his clothes.
The oil lamp suddenly went out, plunging the surroundings into darkness.
Bluebeard was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, and a pair of icy, bone-chilling hands slowly caressed his neck.
When my fingertips touched him, they carried a cool temperature that instantly spread throughout my body.
Bluebeard couldn't help but turn his head back.
He and his wife, whom he had just killed, stared at each other, their dark eyes seemingly filled with ink, their gazes unfathomable.
Chi Miaomiao smiled sweetly at Bluebeard.
Crimson blood seeped from the wall behind them, slowly flowing to form the words: Surprise!
[System notification: Player Chi Miaomiao has successfully completed the mission]
[Congratulations to player Chi Miaomiao for obtaining the A-grade item: Universal Key]
Soon, a faint green light appeared around Chi Miaomiao, enveloping her entire body.
They are fireflies.
With a light tap of her finger, Chi Miaomiao sent a swarm of fireflies scattering and drifting forward.
This is to guide her.
Following the fireflies' guidance, Chi Miaomiao disappeared into the darkness.
Lin Wanchu not only won the Golden Ball, but also took the Frog Prince to the palace.
Apart from her, the other princesses were terrified when they saw this toad.
Fortunately, the Frog Prince was very polite and did not deliberately scare them.
Lin Wanchu ate her meal slowly and deliberately while observing the four princesses.
The eldest princess won't do; she's too old and her eating habits are too unseemly.
The second princess was out of the question; she was the princess who reacted the most strongly to a toad. She didn't even make a good first impression, so she was immediately rejected.
The third princess is alright, except her appearance is a bit ordinary; compared to the other princesses, she doesn't look like their biological daughter.
She's not a good match for the Frog Prince either.
Lin Wanchu rested her chin on one hand, smiling as she looked at the Fourth Princess.
The Fourth Princess was puzzled by the intense gaze and looked up at Lin Wanchu.
"What's wrong, my dear sister?"
Lin Wanchu pressed her finger lightly to her lips and shook her head at her.
The fourth princess felt even more confused, so she automatically ignored her younger sister's strange look.
After finishing her meal, Lin Wanchu happily snuggled into the Fourth Princess's arms.
"Sister, come for a walk with me, I'm so full."
They always doted on their youngest sister and spoiled her.
So the fourth princess readily agreed.
Lin Wanchu pulled her toward the pond where they could cool off, and she could only smile helplessly.
By the pond, Lin Wanchu coaxed her naive older sister to close her eyes.
"Sister, don't open your eyes yet, I have a gift for you."
"Ok."
Lin Wanchu wrapped the Frog Prince in layers of handkerchiefs and whispered, "Your happiness is coming soon."
The fourth princess's chest heaved, and her eyelids trembled with tension.
After a while, she felt something cold touch her lips, and the sensation made her stiffen.
No way, no way, it can't be what she thinks, right?
She and her sister are related by blood, you know.
The fourth princess was startled by the terrifying thought in her mind and immediately opened her eyes.
However, the one who pressed her lips to hers was not her own sister, but the prince she had long since fallen for.
Before the Fourth Princess could even process what was happening—the sudden transformation of the person before her—she was overwhelmed with joy and felt dizzy.
Lin Wanchu clapped and cheered from the side, and gave them a playful wink.
"Wishing you happiness and a baby soon."
The fourth princess was shy, and her face turned bright red instantly after hearing this.
The Frog Prince was naturally overjoyed, for he had transformed into human form, which meant that the princess before him was his true love.
The two held hands and looked at each other with tears in their eyes. Happiness had come too suddenly, and they were simply overwhelmed.
Lin Wanchu, having successfully completed her mission, returned to the palace humming a cheerful tune.
Thanks to her matchmaking, the fourth princess and the prince were soon married.
Princesses and princes from other countries were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
A strange smile played on Lin Wanchu's lips as she couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
This identity is really useful; the king and queen would love to spoil the little princess rotten.
The fourth princess received blessings from others, laughing heartily.
Finally, holding the bouquet, she called out her sister's name.
There was no response to the first call.
The fourth princess thought she hadn't heard her, so she called her name again.
This time, my little sister finally moved.
She turned around at the sound of her voice, and upon seeing her sister, she jumped up excitedly, her eyes sparkling with joy.
[Ding dong, congratulations to player Lin Wanchu for completing the mission. (Although she used a little trick, the ending was surprisingly perfect.)]
Jiang Qi was the only one left who hadn't triggered the fairy tale.
The viewers in the live stream couldn't help but feel anxious for him.
"Why hasn't our God Qi triggered the fairy tale yet? Is this system targeting us? Please don't be like this."
"The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are. You can all relax. Is Qi Shen someone we need to worry about?"
"Is it possible that Jiang Qi doesn't need to trigger the fairy tale at all?"
"That doesn't make sense either. All the other members of the Monster Guild have it. It's impossible for Jiang Qi to be the only one who gets special treatment."
"Wait a minute, look!"
The live stream screens of the six people are no longer separate entities.
Instead, they were all grouped together on one screen and divided into six small shots.
The six people moved with incredible speed, each clutching something tightly in their hands. Their steps were perfectly synchronized as they chased after the faint light of the fireflies ahead.
At the end, stands a dreamlike, dazzling, yet hazy paradise.
The closer you get, the more cheerful songs you can hear coming from the park.
Suddenly, a series of dark shadows flashed in front of Jiang Qi, spinning wildly in front of him.
Before he knew it, Jiang Qi felt a sharp pain in his head, as if he were being pricked with needles.
His body went out of control, and he stumbled and fell to the ground.
He covered his head, letting out a painful groan.
Just now, he thought he saw a familiar figure.
Jiang Qi shook his head, gritted his teeth, and stood up, continuing to run forward.
Perhaps, we'll understand the reason when we arrive at Paradise Lost.
Chi Miaomiao was the first to arrive at the gates of Paradise Lost, where Xiao Miaomiao was waiting for her.
And also the childhood memories of my companions.
The remaining five people arrived at almost the same time.
Even though he was standing on solid ground, Jiang Qi felt a sense of unreality.
Instead, a great sense of crisis rose in his heart.
In Paradise Lost, something seemed to be approaching them.
Jiang Qi didn't have time to explain. He knelt down in front of Xiao Jiang Qi, level with his eyes.
"Wait a minute, can you do me a favor?"
"Protect my friend's childhood, you understand?"
"I will give you a reward."
An inorganic light shone deep within Xiao Jiangqi's pupils. He slightly raised one hand, extending his slender fingers with a serious expression.
He said, "Let's make a pinky promise, otherwise what you said doesn't count."
Jiang Qi also extended his finger.
Two fingers lightly touched in the air, then intertwined tightly.
Xiao Jiangqi's fingers tightened slightly.
His lips curled up slightly, revealing a sweet smile.
"Hang yourself with a hook, and you won't be able to change it for a hundred years."
"Yes, it remains unchanged."
Jiang Qi laughed from the bottom of his heart and wanted to pat his head, but he dodged away.
"Humans are so fragile, I will protect them."
Without saying another word, Xiao Jiangqi gathered the remaining five people and ran in the opposite direction from Paradise Lost.
Although none of the five knew Jiang Qi's intentions, none of them stopped them.
"Jiang Qi, be careful."
This was whispered by Xiao Jiangqi to Jiang Qi.
Xiao Jiangqi trailed at the very back of the group, occasionally glancing back at Jiangqi.
I envision myself as tall and imposing in the future.
Even someone as alone as me can experience a moment of warmth.
Now, he is as free as a bird soaring at sunset, and has found a soft home again.
Jiang Qi, congratulations on finally becoming a human being with flesh and blood.
Apart from Lu Zhi, no one wants you to live more than I do.
When you wake up again, your world will no longer be pitch black, but bright.
"Brother Jiang, we'll encounter unpredictable dangers next, won't we?"
Lu Xue managed to squeeze out a sentence from her tight throat.
Jiang Qi lowered his head and remained silent, and the atmosphere fell into a brief silence.
"Let's move forward first; we're safe for now."
Cheng Cuo said this, but his eyes were subtly observing the surrounding situation.
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