Chapter 1371: Fallen Guest Empire (28)
A marvelous sensation.
The fish was nimble, but compared with Fu Qian's speed, it was no match at all.
It didn't even get the chance to struggle. In an instant, it was already in his grasp.
As he held the still-wriggling catch, its movements indistinguishable from those of a living fish, Fu Qian immediately felt its uncanny nature.
Starting where he touched it, flesh melted away like frost beneath the scorching sun.
In its place appeared a copper ring, the same size and shape as the fish.
The rings still formed the shape of a hand, and he could even control them freely. As the copper rings clinked together, the fish remained firmly in his grasp.
The Fallen Star race's sacred relics really were more sinister than the last.
"Are you insane?"
As he was marveling at it, the victim's furious roar rang out.
Unfortunately, before the surging arcs of light had even fully enveloped his body, Frankie—who had reacted at once—was struck in the chest by a massive crystalline fist and sent flying.
The surprise attack had been so fast and unexpected that there was no chance to dodge.
Although an injury like that wasn't enough to kill people who were "favored," those who were a beat slower to react had still been distracted. Their first move was to rescue him.
Everyone except Lady Xia.
"You lunatic! I knew you had ulterior motives..."
Unlike her earlier easygoing manner, her voice now brimmed with murderous intent. She didn't even glance toward Frankie.
As for why she could stand there and finish speaking without being sent flying by another punch—at the same time Fu Qian finished his attack, he had already turned his attention to the hand holding the fish.
Something was wrong.
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