Seeing such a provocative little lamb, how could Du Bei, the big bad wolf, possibly hold back? He immediately cast aside the last taut string holding his reason in check.
He put on a live demonstration of what it meant to be a staff-wielding hero.
"My precious little darling~"
"You invited me, so don't regret it later, okay~"
Ning Rongrong cooperatively braced both hands against the tree, then cast Du Bei behind her a seductive glance.
She said softly,
"I won't regret it, so... come on~"
Since the person involved had said so herself, Du Bei had no more reservations. Like a starving tiger pouncing on its prey, he launched his attack!
"..."
Sea God Island.
Inside the High Priestess's chambers.
Bo Saixi and Bibi Dong were facing off. The two sat at a table lit by an Azure Sea Glazed Lamp, with stacks of documents laid out before them.
The atmosphere was incredibly tense, as though sparks were faintly flashing where their gazes collided.
"Bibi Dong! Don't go too far!"
Bo Saixi glared at Bibi Dong with obvious displeasure, her voice filled with anger she was forcibly holding back, like a long-suppressed active volcano.
Yet this placed virtually no pressure on Bibi Dong. On the contrary, it only bolstered her confidence in these negotiations.
Bibi Dong leisurely raised a jade-like hand and poured herself another cup of tea before speaking unhurriedly.
"How have I gone too far?"
"I'm only asking for some Whale Rubber you don't even want. Why make such a fuss?"
As she spoke, she lifted the teacup to her lips and took a light sip, as though it truly were only a trivial matter.
But Bo Saixi's eyes surged like furious waves. She stretched out her delicate hand and fiercely rapped the tabletop.
A series of