Qin Zhao pushed open the door and rushed in, his face engulfed in the aroma of wine. The waiter approached with a smile on his face and said, "Excuse me, sir and madam? Upstairs, by the window." He nodded and scanned the hall with his eyes, but not a single glance dared to linger on him. Nine jade plaques around my waist rang softly, and my boots on the wooden floor made a muffled sound, like some kind of silent warning.
He didn't say anything and walked straight up the stairs. Ji Xue was already sitting in the elegant room on the second floor, with half of her buttocks propped up on the edge of the chair, holding a celadon wine glass in her hand, shaking the amber liquid. When she saw him come up, she blinked and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time, and I thought you were tripped up by those miscellaneous fish in the Broken Life Hall
They're not qualified enough, "Qin Zhao pulled out his chair and sat down, his movements crisp and decisive. He casually placed the wine jug on the table." I don't even breathe when I kill people, can I still let them hold me back
Oh... "Ji Xue spoke in a long voice, her mouth curved," So did you specifically take a detour to burn the body? Or... actually, you were so anxious that you hid in the alley for ten minutes
Qin Zhao raised his eyes, a faint purple passing through the depths of his pupils, but quickly suppressed it. He was too lazy to argue, so he took out a gold card from his sleeve, spun it twice with his fingertips, and slapped it on the table, saying, "Order
Xiao Ershi approached nervously, glanced at Jinka, rolled his throat, and quickly lowered his head to read the menu. Ji Xue suddenly reached out and grabbed the gold card, holding it up in front of her for a closer look. "I remember this card, is it the 'Thirty Six Commandments' of the Yushi Palace? It was the one you used to blow up the entire casino last time. You carry it with you now, so you're not afraid of being robbed
Grab? "Qin Zhao sneered," Whoever steals my things, I will make him unable to even enter the cycle of reincarnation
Tsk, how ruthless. "Ji Xue tilted her head at him, her eyes sparkling." But don't you think... being too fierce can easily scare people away? For example, someone as timid as me might be scared out of the city overnight by you one day
Then you should run away, "Qin Zhao picked up the wine jug and took a sip, coughing twice and wiping his mouth." No one is stopping you
I'm not leaving. "She put the gold card back on the table and lightly tapped her fingertips." I want to look at you and see when you can't hold back and show your horse's foot
I don't have much to rely on, "Qin Zhao squinted." But it's you. The things hidden in your sleeves are quite heavy, aren't they? You're walking three tenths off track
Ji Xue was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing and said, "Oh my, so sharp? Is your mind still so sharp after just getting into a fight
I am very clear headed. "Qin Zhao's left hand slid silently towards the dark lines on her left wrist, and her divine sense quietly emerged like spider silk, spreading along the air to her wrist position. He didn't plan to break in, he just wanted to use the movement of tidying up his sleeves as a cover to secretly glance at the map outline hidden in her sleeve.
But at the moment when her divine sense touched her fabric——
A soft "ding" sound, like a bell shaking.
Ji Xue suddenly put down her glass, her eyes flashing with a golden light, and her voice exploding in his sea of consciousness: "Brother Qin, if you want to see it, just say it directly~It's not good to be sneaky. What if I misunderstand you as a pervert
Qin Zhao's hand paused, and his divine sense instantly withdrew. His face did not change, but he cursed in his heart: 'Damn it, she countered again.'.
He withdrew his hand expressionlessly and tapped his knuckles on the table, "Have you learned to read the sea with your ears
It's not the ears, "Ji Xue smiled and lifted a strand of long hair, her fingertips circling around the end of her hair
Shut up. "Qin Zhao unscrewed the lid of the wine pot and took another sip, choking even harder this time.
Ji Xuele was overjoyed, leaning forward with her elbow resting on the table and her chin resting in her palm. "You said you wanted to know, why pretend? I won't hide for a lifetime. If you really want to see
Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly raised her hand and pulled open the sleeve of her right arm.
The sound of fabric tearing echoed softly, revealing the skin beneath the silver soft armor. A winding thunder patterned totem emerged, composed of shattered fragments of thunder spears, with complex lines and a faint blue purple glow.
Here, "she raised her eyebrows," I'll show you a complete map of the Thunder Spear fragments
Qin Zhao's pupils suddenly contracted and his breathing became sluggish.
That totem is not just a marker of position, but more like a living creature, fluctuating slightly with her heartbeat, as if it can come out and bite someone at any time.
He stared at her for two seconds, then suddenly stood up and stepped over to her. He pressed his right hand against the wall, forcing her into a corner, while his other hand grabbed her wrist. The force was not strong, but it was enough to keep her from moving.
What trick are you playing? "He asked in a low voice, his eyes turning purple." This picture shouldn't have appeared now. You had a plan long ago, right
Mmm. "Ji Xue nodded without any panic, but instead smiled like a fox that had stolen a chicken." I've been planning for several days, just waiting for you to come into this room
Why choose today
Because you have just killed three people from the Death Palace, your momentum is strong and your mind is hot. "She tilted her head and almost rubbed her nose against his chest." People at this time are the easiest to be impulsive and also the easiest... to be teased
Do you think I'm stupid? "Qin Zhao snorted coldly." Do you think this little trick can trick me
I'm not trying to pinch you, "she looked up with clear eyes." I'm trying to find you together. You said you're so lonely, killing and killing without a word. If I don't come to accompany you, who will
Qin Zhao stared at her for a few seconds before suddenly releasing his grip and taking a half step back, his tone returning to lazy: "Okay, then tell me, where does this picture point to? Is it worth my time
"It's up to you to decide whether it's worth it or not." Ji Xue slowly pulled down her sleeves, covered the map, stood up, half an inch taller than him, looked down at him, "Come to my yard tonight, I will accompany you to find it~"
Qin Zhao squinted his eyes.
The air froze for a moment.
The next second, he suddenly took action and pressed her back against the wall again, even more fiercely than before. His entire arm pressed down on her shoulders and back, forcing her to press tightly against the wall. The two were so close that they could feel each other breathing.
Are you sure? "His voice was hoarse, and the purple light in his eyes had not faded, like a wild beast that could pounce at any moment.
Ji Xue didn't hide, instead she smiled, her lips curved slightly, and her fingers lightly poked his chest, saying, "Of course, but
She paused, her eyes suddenly softened for a moment, and then quickly became cunning again.
You need to kiss me first
Qin Zhao froze.
It's not because of the sentence itself, but because when she said it, there was no hint of a joke in her eyes, but rather an almost stubborn seriousness, as if forcing him to face something he had been avoiding all along.
He didn't move.
I haven't refunded either.
Her Adam's apple rolled and her gaze fell on her lips, then quickly moved away.
Are you crazy? "He finally spoke, his voice a bit hoarse." Just to enter your yard and make me do this
Not just entering the yard, "Ji Xue said softly," it's for you to admit - you care about me
I don't care about anyone, "he immediately retorted, but his tone wasn't as firm as usual.
Where's the trick ghost? "She sneered." Do you remember where the crack on your left eyebrow came from
Qin Zhao suddenly looked up, his pupils contracting.
That is the mark left when sealing a certain treasure, and he himself has not delved into its source. How did she know?
Don't look at me with that kind of gaze, "Ji Xue pursed her lips." Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You feel like you're pretending to be ruthless, profit driven, and don't want anyone or keep anything. But you forget - I can hear you
What did you hear
You know the movements in the sea, "she lightly tapped her fingertips on his temple." Every time you open the treasure trove, there is a sound inside, like laughter, very light but always there. And that laughter... was the one I made when I accidentally fell down the steps while practicing swordsmanship in the temple when I was a child
Qin Zhao's breath sank.
He did indeed seal a smile.
But he never told anyone.
Even he himself refused to admit that it was hers.
So you already knew? "His voice was so low that it was almost inaudible.
What do you know? You know me, and I know you too, "Ji Xue withdrew her hand and leaned back against the wall, her tone relaxed as if the seriousness she had just shown had never existed
Qin Zhao stared at her.
After a few breaths, he suddenly sneered, "Are you fishing
Yeah, "she admitted calmly," I'm just fishing for you, this self righteous stupid fish
Hehe. "He shook his head and raised his hand to touch the dark mark on his left wrist, which was still slightly hot, as if a treasure trove was restless and reminding him of something.
He didn't say anything again, just stood still, one hand still pressed against the wall, but his body showed no intention of withdrawing. His breathing was slightly disordered, and his eyes were not as complex as usual.
Ji Xue didn't rush, just leaned against the wall, with a smile on her lips and a clear, provocative look in her eyes, quietly waiting for his reaction.
The sound of dishes colliding could be heard downstairs, and someone was drinking and punching, creating a lively atmosphere.
But upstairs it was quiet like another world.
The wind blew the curtains, and a corner of sunlight slanted in, falling on the edge of her half faded sleeve, reflecting the last stroke of the thunder patterned totem - pointing towards the direction of the abandoned mineral vein in the west of the city.
Qin Zhao's gaze swept over that area and then returned to her face.
He still hasn't moved.
I didn't agree either.
But there was no refusal either.
The word 'slag' on the wine pot flickered in the light, as if mocking someone.