"Since you know that, you should understand even better that she won't let me die!"
Lin Bai informed Li Guxian in a firm and decisive tone.
Everything he said seemed to reveal one message: Lin Bai was Li Guxian's only path to survival.
For a moment, Li Guxian did not answer Lin Bai.
A brief, deathly silence fell over the dungeon. Not the slightest sound could be heard; even their breathing seemed to freeze.
Lin Bai was not in a hurry either. He leaned against the corner of the wall and waited for Li Guxian's answer.
After roughly half an hour,
Li Guxian finally spoke. "Based on my understanding of Wolf Marquis, everything he does has a clear goal and direction."
"You entered the Princess's manor alone this time. Without a doubt, you came to rescue Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang."
"Now they're already here."
"Then I'd really like to know... why does Wolf Marquis want to help me?"
"Could it be because he still cherishes the old relationship between us?"
At this thought, a cold smile appeared at the corner of Li Guxian's mouth. She said, "Wolf Marquis and I do indeed have some history, but it isn't deep enough for him to disregard everything and help me escape, is it?"
Lin Bai chuckled lightly. "Does the relationship between us really have no value in your heart?"
Thump... Hearing this, Li Guxian froze.
Her cold and heartless heart unexpectedly showed signs of melting at that moment.
After her father had instilled indifference in her, she had then received twisted education within the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace, causing her to become utterly heartless and as cold as frost.
The cowardice and timidity she had displayed before Lin Bai were merely deliberate disguises.
Lin Bai said, "Forget it. Since you no