All Things Blossom

After that, they followed Chen Duan to Elegant Clear Island, where they saw an indestructible black tower.

The black tower stood so abruptly, like a nail driven into the earth, blocking all the golden radiance from the surrounding area.

Xiao Wangcheng and Jiang Qian were both discerning men; with a single glance, they saw the tower's extraordinary nature.

Then Chen Duan raised a hand and waved it, and three figures flew out.

They were Yue Jinghong and the other two.

Yue Jinghong opened her eyes, and Chen Duan was the first person she saw. Her eyes immediately stung.

"Demon Lord!"

Unable to restrain her emotions for a moment, she rushed forward and threw her arms around Chen Duan.

"Ho ho~" Seeing this, Jiang Qian stroked his chin, a strange grin appearing on his face.

Tender feelings in an iron man—truly a rare sight.

He had thought Chen Duan was an emotionless monster. Now, it seemed he did possess a little human warmth after all.

Xiao Wangcheng, too, instantly felt a little closer to Chen Duan. Having someone he loved proved that his emotions were still rich enough, which better suited Xiao Wangcheng's own values.

Yet what none of them expected was that in the next moment, Chen Duan casually seized Yue Jinghong by the back of her collar, peeled her off himself as though lifting a kitten, and tossed her aside.

Yue Jinghong was thrown several feet away and staggered two steps before steadying herself.

She also realized her lapse in composure. Her cheeks flushed scarlet at once, and she wiped at the corners of her eyes, embarrassment in her voice. "Sorry, Demon Lord. I lost my composure. I was... I was too excited just now."

"Fine. I forgive you."

Jiang Qian: "..."

Xiao Wangcheng: "..."

Chen Duan then held