After suddenly realizing it, he did not want to bring up Liu Ru's painful memories, so he promptly shut his mouth.
Liu Ru understood what he meant, but her expression did not change in the slightest. She still smiled as she said:
"There's nothing to regret. An increase in strength is always a good thing."
Seeing how open-minded Sister Ru was, Meng Chuan felt relieved.
It seemed Liu Ru was not so fragile after all. That day, she had merely been venting her emotions.
"Little Meng, continue. Just go all out."
Meng Chuan adjusted his mindset, gathered his strength, and charged at Liu Ru again.
Since Sister Ru had already grasped the power of Transforming Force, he no longer needed to worry about accidentally hurting her because she held back.
Ba Willow District, Old Industrial Park.
"Working overtime again today. When the hell can I retire?"
Happy First Day of the New Year!
Worker Old Gu walked through the narrow alleys, carrying a steaming roast chicken in his left hand and a jug of liquor in his right.
He had just gotten off work. Exhausted after a full day, he was planning to go home and have a little drink.
"Wait, what was that?"
With a casual glance just now, he had seen a blurry black shadow flash past a corner untouched by the streetlights.
"Could it be—"
The terror of Heavenly Demons had sunk deep into people's hearts. He recalled some unpleasant things.
Forcing down the fear in his heart, he timidly turned back for another look.
"Chitter, chitter, chitter."
A small dark brown creature poked its head out from a drain by the curb, sniffing around in every direction.
Old Gu let out a long breath and used the roast chicken in his hand to wipe the cold