Bitter Words Severed Ties, the Sole Self Reached Its Peak! Seize Hearts and Intent, Corrode All Things!

Li Xian saw Zhao Yingqiong's stern expression and the anger and resentment buried in her words. Putting himself in her place, he understood: as a dignified Golden Body warrior, she had always been exceptionally proud and strong-willed. She had agreed to infiltrate the Flower Cage Sect with him partly because the Heavenly Secret Lotus involved matters too important to leave to others, but also because she trusted Li Xian enough to entrust him with her life. Throughout their infiltration, she had swallowed humiliation and endured one indignity after another. Her limbs had been restrained, and she had spent days confined in a chest. All these were tremendous sacrifices, proof of the sincerity of her feelings. Yet Li Xian had deceived her right up until today. Worse, with her limbs immobilized, he had witnessed all her alluring, seductive, coy, and cloyingly sweet displays-every manner utterly at odds with a fierce general. How could she not be furious? Li Xian knew that if he released Zhao Yingqiong now, she would immediately attack and subdue him in her shame and anger.

Li Xian mused, The general isn't wrong to call me two-faced and treacherous. I really do have two faces, and I really did stab her several times. Fine. I, Li Xian, will take responsibility for my own deeds. Why beg anyone else for help? He had his own proud backbone, and guilt and worry left him too ashamed to plead. "Fine. In that case, stay right where you are, General." With a stir of his intent, he activated the mechanism in Smiling Face Like a Flower. Saliva Jade sprang out beneath the mask. Zhao Yingqiong's mouth and tongue were suddenly sealed. Her eyes widened, and she gave several furious, muffled cries.

Li Xian leaned close to her ear. "Since you refuse to