Today's first update: Chapter 3617! 1/4!
Two pairs of eyes—one cool and clear as moonlight reflected on black ice, the other lively as autumn waters holding stars—were equally calm and unruffled. They reflected the dark, menacing outlines sweeping in from afar and the Brutal Aura soaring into the sky, without the slightest hint of panic. There was only an almost indifferent scrutiny.
As for the Pig Race remnants on the island, who had arrived earlier and were now prisoners or trapped beasts, the sight of their own main island's army pressing in and the Marshal personally leading the expedition was like a shot of adrenaline. Their listlessness and fear vanished at once. They struggled to their feet and bared their fangs at Xu Buwan and Xu Caiyi, letting out strange cries mixed with threats and flattery.
"You two little bitches! Do you see that? Our Marshal has personally arrived with his heavenly army! If you know what's good for you, release us at once, kneel and beg for mercy, and offer up this treasure island. Perhaps if the Marshal is merciful, he'll even grant you intact corpses and keep you around to serve him tea!"
"That's right! It's not too late to surrender now! Once the army lands on the island, we'll make sure you can neither live nor die!"
"Hehe, let's see how arrogant you can be then!"
Xu Caiyi could not even be bothered to raise her eyelids. She merely curled her little lips in disdain and let out a faint, dismissive "Tch~" through her nose.
She did not spare those clamoring Pig Race members another glance. She simply raised her small hand and casually traced a few lines through the air.
Streams of cherry-blossom light shot forth like spiritual serpents, wrapping around the unconscious Zhu Wushi,