As the light gradually faded, Black Moon's face was filled with shock.
"What... what did you do to me?"
Dugu Chen smiled faintly and slowly spread open his palm, looking at her with an almost teasing gaze.
"Nothing. I merely made sure you won't betray me. Besides, I hate double agents."
As he spoke, Dugu Chen rose to his feet and wrapped an arm around Black Moon's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace as he whispered into her ear.
"I've already branded you. If you dare betray me..."
"Then I'll make sure you truly understand what it means to beg for death but be unable to die!"
Dugu Chen slowly lifted Black Moon's thin dress with his hand, revealing her fair, smooth skin inch by inch.
At the location of her lower abdomen and dantian, an incomparably sinister dragon-shaped brand suddenly appeared.
Dugu Chen touched Black Moon's lower abdomen. It felt warm and smooth, as though he were caressing fine, warm mutton-fat jade.
Black Moon stared tremblingly at the dragon-shaped mark on her body, and the last trace of luck in her heart was completely extinguished.
Sure enough, dealing with someone like him meant being prepared to pay everything.
"I understand. From now on, I am yours. If the King of Slaughter makes any move, I will report every piece of information to you!"
Black Moon took a deep breath, and her gaze became incomparably resolute at that moment.
"Very good. I can tell you with certainty that following me is the most correct decision you will ever make in this life!"
Dugu Chen grinned and gently rubbed Black Moon's head a few times. Her hair felt cool and silky, like fine satin.
Black Moon pursed her lips but said nothing.
"All right, take off the black veil. Let