Chapter 775: Two Unknown Entities
Meanwhile, in the heart of Demon City, the air crackled with mounting tension. In the center of the street, two figures stood, their presence forcing a wide berth from the crowd that surrounded them.
"I’ve decided to spare you, at least for the moment," Shi Ji spoke, his voice calm yet laced with an undercurrent of menace as his blue eyes fixed on her.
"But I must admit, I can’t resist the urge to indulge in a little more of your company. How about I introduce you to something... exhilarating? Though, I suspect it might be a challenge for you to make it out alive, I feel compelled to test your limits. Consider this your punishment for meddling in our affairs; you’ve gotten yourself labeled as a nuisance, human." His expression remained inscrutable, but the flicker of something deeper in his eyes hinted at the enigma he truly was, more complex than anyone dared to believe.
A dark intuition stirred within Shenlian Yingyue, prompting her to shake off the sensation. There was an overwhelming urge to flee from Shi Ji, causing her heart to race. But why? It wasn’t his strength that frightened her; instead, a chilling unease crept around her neck. What could this feeling be?
Even though her heart raced, she maintained an unyielding calm. To show fear in the face of her enemies would be to concede her strength and resolve.
"Cat got your tongue?" Shi Ji asked, an eyebrow raised in confusion. Her silence was dull, and he found it rather dull.
But her quietude only seemed to provoke him further. His usual impassive facade cracked as a hint of irritation escaped in a chuckle. With a flourish, he raised his hand to the heavens, releasing a flurry of azure sparks into the air. They shimmered and cascaded down like radiant fireworks, scattering across the city in brilliant flashes of light.
She watched, momentarily taken aback by his unexpected display. A quick glance over her shoulder confirmed that her brother, husbands, and companions had all vanished; the center of the city was deserted, not a soul in sight.
Understanding that her brother and everyone didn’t want her fretting about their safety during the confrontation, they had wisely retreated at the first hint of danger. Though they were out of view, she felt their presence close by, grateful for their support and understanding.