One person, one wolf, their eyes locked.
It was a massive, snow-white wolf. Its enormous frame and azure eyes resembled a clear sky, with narrowed pupils exuding the ambition and aura of a ruler.
The wolf stared at Yun Qingxue, and Yun Qingxue stared back…
“Flower Goddess, get on the boat quickly!”
Prince Ning shielded Yun Qingxue, summoning all his courage to protect her. He steadied his voice and shouted the reminder loudly.
This command wasn’t just for Yun Qingxue—it was also to steel his own nerves and alert the surrounding guards to block the wolf, buying them time to escape onto the boat.
Once aboard and the boat set sail, this inexplicably appearing giant wolf would no longer pose a threat.
But Yun Qingxue didn’t move. Fortune or misfortune, neither could be avoided. Though it was a wolf before her, the way it looked at her made her feel it had come specifically for her. Or rather, it was targeting her!
The wolf’s gaze gave her an uncanny sensation, as if she wasn’t locking eyes with a beast but with a person—a thinking, proud individual.
Yes, proud!
Yun Qingxue had the distinct impression that the white wolf regarded her with curiosity and scrutiny. But toward those around her, its eyes held only disdain, an arrogance bordering on contempt.
“This wolf is so strange!” Xiao Xiao’s voice suddenly exploded in Yun Qingxue’s mind.
Frowning, Yun Qingxue realized Xiao Xiao was using magic to communicate. She focused all her attention and attempted to reply, “Xiao Xiao, are you scared?”
Xiao Xiao rolled her eyes invisibly, her teasing voice echoing again in Yun Qingxue’s mind. “I’m already a ghost—how much deader can I get? It’s you who needs to be careful. If things get bad, just revert to your true form. Wolves are carnivores, but if you turn back, he probably won’t eat you… As for the others… heh, didn’t you want to kill Chen Qing to avenge your friend? Maybe this wolf can help you achieve that effortlessly…”
“Flower Goddess, hurry!”
Yun Qingxue still hadn’t moved to flee, and Prince Ning assumed she was paralyzed by fear of the sudden wolf. But the situation was dire. Even without deep knowledge of magic, he sensed this white wolf was extraordinary.
Seeing her hesitation, he urged again, though his voice had begun to waver.
Just as Prince Ning repeated his plea, the white wolf moved.
Its azure eyes fixed on Yun Qingxue as it strode gracefully toward her, still shielded by Prince Ning.
“Qingxue, it’s coming. Maybe we should run!” Xiao Xiao, observing the wolf’s imposing demeanor, suddenly suggested.
“Protect His Highness Prince Ning!”
Chen Qing’s tense voice rang out abruptly. Without hesitation, he charged at the white wolf, which was calmly advancing toward Prince Ning and Yun Qingxue.
His horsetail whisk flicked as he unleashed a magical attack toward the beast.
The white wolf continued its unhurried advance, its movements regal and composed.
With a lazy lift of its front paw, it effortlessly deflected Chen Qing’s assault.
A flash of surprise crossed Chen Qing’s eyes as he quickly realized—this was no ordinary wolf but a wolf demon!
A wolf demon!
Heaven itself was aiding him. If the Flower King died by this demon’s claws, it would eliminate the threat of a bewitching scourge while absolving the human race of any blame.
What a stroke of divine luck—just when he needed it!
Chen Qing’s heart swelled with glee, but only for a moment before doubt crept in.
The wolf demon was indeed targeting the Flower King, but standing in its path was none other than Prince Ning, the revered younger brother of the human emperor!
If the wolf demon attacked, the first casualty wouldn’t be the Flower King—his long-standing headache—but Prince Ning himself, followed only then by the Flower King, currently bereft of her powers.
For a fleeting moment, Chen Qing hesitated, torn between the human populace and the royal family’s esteemed prince.
Yet as he wavered, the white wolf drew even closer to Prince Ning and Yun Qingxue!
“Evil beast, you dare?!” Chen Qing’s indecision vanished, replaced by resolve.
He flicked his whisk again, launching another attack—this one far stronger than the first.
Sensing Chen Qing’s hostility, the white wolf’s azure eyes brimmed with scorn. It raised its paw and swiped forcefully, unleashing a gust of wind that surged toward Chen Qing…
The power behind the wolf’s strike collided with Chen Qing’s magic, overwhelming it effortlessly. The force from the wolf’s claw not only shattered Chen Qing’s attack but continued unimpeded, barreling straight toward him.
Chen Qing couldn’t dodge in time. The impact sent him flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground. He coughed, and a mouthful of blood spilled out.
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