Chapter 46: Stubborn Overbearing Man, Dead Overbearing Man
The Blue Eagle soared swiftly through the Magical Beast Mountain Range, slicing through the wind with remarkable speed.
For Wu Tian, not having to fly on his own felt like pure luxury.
Standing atop Xiao Lan's back, he enjoyed the rushing winds that roared past.
Beside him, Xiao Yi Xian's long hair was caught in the gale, fluttering wildly.
She wanted to tidy it up, but there was one small problem
Her hands were still tied.
Xiao Yi Xian's Frustration
Feeling the tight restraint on her waist and the pressure against her chest, she couldn't help but shout in frustration
"Hey! You're so strong, so powerful do you really need to be this afraid of a weak little girl like me? Hurry up and untie me!"
Wu Tian chuckled.
"Weak little girl? If you count as weak, then there aren't many strong people left in the Jia Ma Empire."
Despite his teasing, he did release the bindings around her wrists.
After all, she wasn't about to stab him with a needle or something.
He had only tied her up to make sure she behaved.
Xiao Yi Xian's Discomfort
Now that she was free, one would expect her to be relieved.
But instead
Her expression sank.
Why?
Her wrists felt numb.
The bindings had been too tight for too long.
She tried to rub her wrists to relieve the discomfort, but the moment she moved
A sharp pain shot through her skin.
She bit her lip, enduring it silently.
Just then
She felt his hand leave her waist.
A moment later
Wu Tian's warm palm gently wrapped around her wrists, softly massaging them.
Even with the lingering numbness, she could clearly feel his warmth.
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened.
Her cheeks turned pink
A shade as delicate as a ripe peach, glistening with warmth.
She stared at Wu Tian, her heart racing.
"I never thought this overbearing man... could be this gentle."
And when he looked up at her
She panicked.
Her face burned as she buried it in her chest, too shy to meet his gaze.
Wu Tian's Casual Kindness
Wu Tian chuckled softly.
"Feeling better?"
He released her hands naturally, as if it were nothing.
And this time
He didn't wrap his arm around her waist again.
Instead, he clasped his hands behind his back, giving her space.
There was no need to hold onto her anymore.
She was free now.
She wouldn't fall off the eagle.
But…
Instead of feeling relieved, Xiao Yi Xian felt a strange emptiness.
Xiao Yi Xian's Confusion
He… he really let go?
She had thought that after everything
He would keep holding her.
She was a delicate, beautiful woman after all.
Shouldn't she be at least a little tempting to him?
He had already seen what he shouldn't see.
Even touched what he shouldn't touch.
And now
He acted like she was completely unimportant?
Her heart felt oddly empty.
"Why do I feel… disappointed?"
She bit her lip, her gaze lingering on Wu Tian.
He was standing there, calm and unreadable.
The more she looked at him, the more mysterious he seemed.
It was as if he was a bottomless abyss
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't see through him.
Wu Tian's Perspective
Wu Tian, meanwhile, had no idea what was going through her head.
He simply stood tall, gazing down at the lush mountains below.
After spending so much time in the scorching desert,
This endless green wilderness felt refreshing.
The air was filled with the scent of nature
And, of course, the faint fragrance of Xiao Yi Xian.
Xiao Yi Xian Breaks the Silence
"Hey, Overbearing Man."
Her voice broke the silence.
"You never told me exactly where we're going. We're not flying into the center of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, are we? My Xiao Lan won't dare go there!"
Wu Tian smirked.
"No need to go to the center. Just take us to the cave you found."
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened.
"Wait how do you know about that cave?"
She was certain
That cave was something only she knew about.
No one else could possibly have discovered it.
Then…
How did he know?
Wu Tian smiled mysteriously.
"Heh~ I can read your mind. I know everything you're thinking."
Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes.
"Liar!"
She shot him a deadpan glare.
"You just don't want to tell me!"
Wu Tian simply laughed, amused by her cute frustration.
Landing on the Cliffside
At her command, Xiao Lan took them to a steep cliffside.
Why not directly land at the cave?
Simple.
Tonight, the winds were too strong.
If they descended too quickly, they could be blown off course.
As they landed, Wu Tian glanced down at the dark valley below.
Then
He turned to see Xiao Yi Xian gathering firewood.
Her white dress fluttered as she moved gracefully.
The scene was…
Strangely out of place.
A beautiful woman in white, picking up firewood like a common villager?
Yet, she moved with such skill and efficiency, Wu Tian couldn't help but admire her.
A Small Campfire
Within moments, Xiao Yi Xian expertly tied the wood together,
Sprinkled it with a faint yellow powder,
Then lit a small fire with a flint.
Wu Tian raised an eyebrow.
"Not bad."
She was far from a helpless girl.
In the outer regions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range,
She was more than capable of surviving alone.
Preparing to Descend
Xiao Yi Xian handed him a torch.
"Here, Overbearing Man. Take it."
Wu Tian smirked, taking it casually.
Meanwhile, she pulled out a long rope from her storage bag.
After securing one end, she smiled playfully
"You're not seriously expecting a weak little girl like me to go first, are you?"
Wu Tian grinned.
Before she could react
He suddenly moved forward
And wrapped his arms around her waist.
Xiao Yi Xian's Panic
"Huh?! What are you "
Before she could finish
Wu Tian lifted her off the ground.
Her soft body pressed against his chest.
Caught off guard, she let out an involuntary sound
"Mmm~"
Realizing what she just did
Her face turned completely red.
"Y You Overbearing Man! You're hurting me! Let go, let go!"
But Wu Tian didn't even acknowledge her complaints.
Instead
He tossed the torches into the dark abyss below.
Then, without warning
He jumped off the cliff taking her with him.
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened in horror.
Her arms instinctively tightened around his waist.
Her soft body clung to him.
Her mind screamed
"Is this lunatic trying to die with me?!"
(End of Chapter)
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