Chapter 431
I don't like this kind of petty cleverness.
Maria turned her head slightly and spoke slowly to the empty surroundings.
The appearance of this path did not lead Maria to the sunset, but rather led Maria into a labyrinth with no known destination...
"We need you, Xi. Your family is waiting for you."
Maria tried to soften her tone as much as possible.
This is quite different from her usual style.
This is something she learned during her time in Terra.
Instead of acting rashly, she spoke up and advised the other party.
It's better for him to come out and see me honestly than anything else.
But clearly, Xi at this time was not the obedient little girl that Maria knew.
At this time, she seemed to be going through a rebellious phase.
After Maria pointed out her little quirk, she actually threw a tantrum.
Another blink.
The surrounding mountains and fields suddenly changed, transforming from imposing peaks into ferocious and terrifying giant Great Beast!
They don't breathe, but their every move can cause torrential downpours!
But...
"..."
Maria stared at the Great Beast without even blinking.
She's the kind of person who'd fight even real Great Beast without hesitation.
Let alone these fake Great Beast, even if a real Great Beast appeared, Maria wouldn't be worried at all.
Xi's attempt to scare her away in this way was clearly a mistake; she chose the wrong person.
Xi quickly realized this as well.
In the silence, the surrounding Great Beast also turned into smoke and dissipated.
Soon, the ink-wash paintings fell to the ground, growing into towering walls that blocked Maria's view...
She intends to trap Maria!
So... you still refuse to meet me?
Maria sighed.
She could sense that Xi was trying her best to discourage her without hurting her.
Unfortunately, this girl still didn't understand Maria at all.
"Bang--!"
Like a raging storm, Maria decisively threw a punch!
The storm, like a tornado, swept across the entire painting in the blink of an eye!
The so-called blockade is nothing but a ridiculous lie.
With overwhelming power, Maria didn't even need to hesitate!
Her figure moved like a cannonball, rapidly weaving through the artificial obstacles drawn up!
In her perception, the other party's location was also rapidly shifting.
However, Maria was always able to pinpoint the opponent's location immediately and charge towards them.
And after each transfer, the other party would pause noticeably.
It was this pause that allowed Maria to continuously shorten the distance between them.
Later, Maria could clearly sense that the other person was also starting to panic.
Several times, instead of widening the distance between them, the distance actually shortened!
In less than ten breaths, Maria finally found the quiet little house amidst a grove of dark bamboo...
"...Miss Xi, I mean no harm...at least not for now."
Although Maria had been tormented by the other party, she didn't seem angry.
In fact, in Maria's eyes, Xi's actions hardly even amounted to anything.
After all, all she did was make Maria spend a few more minutes looking for someone.
It has absolutely no impact on major events.
"..."
"But your family is waiting for you... Consider this your final ultimatum, Miss Xi. Please come out."
Maria spoke calmly, her tone even.
And it seemed that the little girl realized Maria was serious, so she gritted her teeth and reluctantly poked her head out of her room.
At this moment, the figures in Xi's and Maria's memories were almost identical.
She still maintained the aloof and gloomy beauty's demeanor.
However, at this moment, Xi did not have the complex feelings she would have towards Maria in the future.
She simply frowned and took a deep breath.
Who are you? And why are you here?
Xi opened her mouth, trying her best to appear as mysterious and unpredictable as possible.
But the way it hid by the door made it hard to feel any fear towards it.
She was clearly terrified of Maria...
He simply stayed quietly inside the painting, without having any connection to the outside world.
Given my current state, why would anyone still contact me?
Guh...
"Maria ...Miss Yu, so, are you ready to go out?"
Maria remained polite.
But Xi merely snorted coldly.
"I'm not going."
After saying that, she turned around and tried to return to her safe house.
But...
"Smack..."
Xi didn't even see clearly how Maria did it.
In an instant, Maria was beside her, grabbing the door panel first.
"I'm sorry, Miss Xi, but you have to get involved in this matter..."
Although Maria seems easy to talk to, she doesn't listen to anyone at all.
Xi had already said she didn't want to go out, but Maria's every move was a firm demand.
This made Xi a little angry.
"Open!"
She snorted coldly, her words heavy.
But Maria said nothing, she simply gripped the door tightly.
Xi struggled a few times, but unfortunately, she was no match for Maria's strength.
Only then did she deeply regret not listening to her older brother and going to get some exercise.
But...
"..."
Xi looked at Maria beside her, and Maria looked back at Xi.
The two looked at each other, their eyes calm.
Then...
"Sulfone--!"
The cyan longsword was raised, spreading out like a bluish-green ink painting!
Maria also stepped back slightly, dodging the opponent's attack.
"Snort!"
Having forced Maria back with a single blow, Xi was somewhat pleased with herself.
"Even if you retreat now, I won't care about you..."
She spoke in a cold tone.
But Maria just looked at Xi, who was completely unresponsive, and sighed softly.
"Miss Xi... we didn't have to do this."
"Um?"
"What... what should we do?"
In reality, when several people sit together, they chatter away.
Millet was the most worried about Maria; his brow furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of unease.
"Don't worry, Shu. Although Little Xigua is a bit slow-witted, she knows what she's doing. At most, she'll mess with Maria, but she won't actually lay a hand on her."
Ling, however, didn't seem to care.
She only took a sip of rice wine to fill her stomach before continuing.
"Besides, why are you so worried about Maria? Could it be... you two have some other relationship?"
He joked.
Although Shu was a kind-hearted person, she had never seen anyone care about someone so much before.
"Big sister... this isn't it..."
Faced with the gossip's order, Shu was somewhat helpless.
Doesn't she know what's wrong with Xi?
She knew, of course, that Xi was careful with her actions.
But...
Maria... that Exorcist General who may have met their true forms seven hundred years ago...
I've personally witnessed how ruthless she is!
This time, Xi...
"Huh? There's some movement."
Just as Shu was filled with anxiety, Ji was the first to notice something amiss with the painting.
Strange ink bubbles suddenly began to rise from the previously calm front of the painting.
While everyone was still somewhat confused about what had happened.
The black figure quietly and slowly emerged from the painting.
"Maria?!"
Seeing that Maria had appeared safely, Shu finally felt relieved.