The Black Vatican's Plot

Tang Yue walked into the cafeteria and reached for Mo Xie's ear, her red lips curling into a mischievous smile.

"Well, look at you. You saved a damsel in distress and won the young lady's heart. You must be thrilled."

Her smile was alluring, but an unmistakably dangerous air hung around her.

Her hand had already found Mo Xie's ear. She could twist it at any moment and deliver a fatal blow.

Please don't start giving off that dark aura!

Mo Xie shuddered and hurriedly caught the hand threatening his ear. He said with a placating smile,

"Not at all. She's nowhere near as beautiful as you, Sister Tang Yue. To me, you're the most beautiful, charming, mature, and caring woman there is."

The string of flattery brought a blush to Tang Yue's fair cheeks.

"Hmph. Stop flattering me. I'm not nearly as wonderful as you say."

She gave a soft huff, pulled her hand from Mo Xie's grasp, and folded her arms across her chest.

Displeasure was written all over her face, but sweetness filled her heart.

Zhan Kong coughed, interrupting their flirtation.

"All right. I know you two are close, but we have more important things to deal with right now."

Mo Xie laughed awkwardly and led them to the deep pit.

"This... what is this?!"

Tang Yue's pupils contracted. Her red lips parted as she stared at the pit in disbelief.

Zhan Kong's heart sank. He said quietly,

"The opening is just the right size for a Giant-eyed Rat to pass through."

Mo Xie pointed into the pit, his expression grave.

"What's below is the important part. Let's go down and take a look."

"All right."

Zhan Kong nodded and swiftly formed a Wind Element Star Constellation. A pair of Wind Wings spread from his back.

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