Chapter 43: Let Go of Me! Get Off Me!
The white powder spread throughout the entire room, trapped inside because Wu Tian had sealed all exits beforehand.
A thicker concentration of the powder lingered around him for several moments before slowly dispersing.
Wu Tian sniffed the air lightly, then rolled his eyes upward and collapsed onto the ground.
Xiao Yi Xian's Overconfidence
Seeing Wu Tian fall unconscious, Xiao Yi Xian clapped her hands lightly, her pearly teeth biting down on her lower lip as she let out a haughty huff.
"Hmph! So what if you're strong? You still fell victim to my poison!"
"You should've listened to me the first time."
Shaking her head in mild exasperation, she strode forward toward the collapsed Wu Tian.
But as she approached
She discreetly tossed a few more types of powder into the air.
Just in case.
She wasn't naive.
Some people pretended to be poisoned to lower their opponent's guard.
So she made sure to increase the dose a lot.
Only after reinforcing her poison did she pull out a long, sturdy leather strap from her robe.
Snap!
Stretching the strap in both hands, she tested its elasticity.
Satisfied, she knelt down, grabbing Wu Tian's wrists together
Ready to bind him tightly.
However, just as she was about to tie him up
A Sudden Reversal
Wu Tian's eyes snapped open.
His wrists twisted abruptly, breaking free from her grip.
Before Xiao Yi Xian could react
Wu Tian's hands had already grabbed hers.
In the blink of an eye, he wrapped the leather strap around her wrists, securing them firmly.
The movement was so fluid and practiced that even Wu Tian was a little surprised at his own skill.
Damn…
I guess just watching is enough to become an expert.
Wu Tian released her hands, his expression calm.
"Xiao Yi Xian, I told you… Your poison doesn't work on me."
"Why didn't you believe me?"
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened in shock as she looked down at her tightly bound wrists.
What kind of person can tie someone up this fast?!
She quickly snapped out of it.
Being a woman
And constantly surrounded by mercenaries
She had long developed self defense instincts.
Since her hands were immobilized, she had to use her legs.
Her knee shot upward, aiming for the most vulnerable spot on Wu Tian's body
Aiming directly between his legs.
No matter how strong a man was
This was a biological weak point.
It was an involuntary reflex for any man to instinctively clamp his legs together to protect himself.
Wu Tian was no exception.
He flinched slightly
But his reaction speed was even faster.
Before her foot could connect, his hand shot out, grabbing her ankle in a firm grip.
With her leg trapped
Her thin dress slid up, exposing smooth, snow white skin.
For a moment, Wu Tian's gaze lingered on the unexpected view.
…
Just a glance.
Just a quick look.
Xiao Yi Xian's Sudden Fall
The tight grip on her ankle caused pain to flicker across Xiao Yi Xian's delicate face.
A slight blush crept onto her cheeks.
She wasn't used to physical contact like this
And the sudden exposure made her feel even more flustered.
But her real problem wasn't embarrassment.
With one foot held in place, she had no way to balance herself.
Her other leg wasn't strong enough to support her entire body weight.
Which meant
She was falling.
Oh no…!
Her body tilted sideways, ready to hit the ground hard.
Wu Tian sighed internally.
I didn't even do anything, and she's already going down?
For a moment, he considered catching her
But quickly changed his mind.
Instead of helping her, he followed her momentum
And pressed her down even harder.
With a swift motion, he pinned her to the ground
Both legs trapping hers to prevent her from trying another kick.
Xiao Yi Xian felt the weight pressing down on her.
Her face flushed even deeper, both from frustration and embarrassment.
Her body squirmed slightly, but she couldn't move.
"Let me go! Get off me!"
She gritted her teeth, eyes filled with shame and fury.
But Wu Tian remained completely unfazed.
He wasn't interested in her struggles.
He simply adjusted his position slightly to secure her even more firmly.
"Why should I let go?" Wu Tian's voice remained calm.
"Why should I get up?"
"Your poison was strong enough to knock out a Dou Shi."**
"I already told you I meant no harm."
"And yet you still tried to attack me."
"You think I'm just going to let that slide?"
Xiao Yi Xian: "I'm the Victim Here!"
Xiao Yi Xian glared at him with teary eyes.
Her big, clear eyes shimmered with unshed tears.
Her lips trembled slightly, her face full of grievance and frustration.
"You knocked everyone out."
"You locked the doors and windows."
"And now you're on top of me."
"And you expect me to believe you don't have bad intentions?!"
Her voice choked slightly, making her sound even more pitiful.
Wu Tian suddenly felt speechless.
Why does this sound like a misunderstanding that could get me arrested?
He wasn't doing anything, yet she made it sound like he was some villainous predator.
Her shivering body and teary eyes made her look like a bullied kitten.
Even though he was clearly the one who had been drugged just moments ago!
Still pinning her down, Wu Tian let out a light chuckle.
"For someone with a 'Calamity Poison Body'… you sure know how to play the victim."
His words immediately shattered Xiao Yi Xian's composure.
Her breath hitched.
Her entire body tensed up.
Her face froze in shock.
He…
He knows about my poison body?!
A Sudden Realization
Xiao Yi Xian's mind raced.
How does he know?!
Only a few people were even aware of her special constitution.
And even fewer could see through it so easily.
She had always kept it hidden to avoid being treated as a monster.
"You…" She hesitated, voice unsteady.
Wu Tian merely smiled slightly, his gaze calm and knowing.
"Don't look at me like that."
"Someone of my level can see through it easily."
"Your so called 'Calamity Poison Body' means nothing to me."
His voice was completely indifferent, as if her feared physique was nothing more than a minor inconvenience.
Xiao Yi Xian's heart pounded furiously.
This man…
Just who was he?!
(End of Chapter)
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