Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 221: Thoughts

’wait... what is wrong with his eyes?! ’

Within the depths of Xue Tianao’s eyes, a faint shimmer of golden light emerged, causing Yumo’s brows to abruptly knit together.

An expression of displeasure manifested in her azure blue eyes.

’What... what is this sensation? ’

As the enigmatic force within Xue Tianao’s eyes attempted to infiltrate her will, Yumo pressed her lips tightly.

Contrary to Xue Tianao’s expectations, her sentiment towards him didn’t gradually ascend but rather plummeted like a freefalling roller coaster ride...

If, in the past, Yumo’s impression of Xue Tianao had diminished from a positive stance to a negative one due to the incident involving Kalina, then at this moment, her feelings had fully transformed into repulsion.

A bit of murderous intent even flickered depths in Yumo’s eyes...

The young girl’s heart started racing frantically, and the power of Shadow within her began to surge slowly.

Were it not for the restraining influence of the Divine Artifact known as the "Veil of Deception," the dreaded power of Shadow might have already begun seeping out from her, escaping its confines.

However...

As Yumo’s eyes trembled and her internal murderous intent expanded, the deceptive effects of the Veil of Deception were teetering on the brink of collapse.

’This scoundrel, does he intend to corrupt my will?’

In this moment, Yumo comprehended the purpose behind the golden luminescence within Xue Tianao’s eyes.

A glimmer of perilous light surfaced within Yumo’s own pupils...

In an instant, the atmospheric ambiance in their surroundings underwent an abrupt transformation.

The once lively banquet hall became abruptly enshrouded in an eerie chill, while a frosty aura permeated the hearts of those present, prompting numerous powerful individuals to display bewildered countenances.

Even Xue Tianao, who had been harboring great anticipation, couldn’t help but experience a spine-chilling sensation.

A tinge of perplexity emerged within his captivating azure gaze.

"What... what is happening?"

Witnessing this scene unfold, as they locked gazes with their Lady’s, and her fists clenched tightly, Xizhi and Qiu Mingtong, positioned behind her, simultaneously revealed smug smiles.

Their eyes were filled with eager anticipation as they cast mocking glances towards Xue Tianao.

’Hehe, it appears this garbage is not as astute as Duke had presumed, Despite harboring suspicions regarding Lady Yumo’s Abyssal Demon lineage, he dares to directly confront her and employ the power concealed within his eyes?’

’Does he not comprehend that...’

’Goddess’s power,’

’Isn’t it a deadly poison for the Abyssal Demons? Not only does it fail to increase affinity, but it also has the opposite effect! If Lady Yumo were to become angry, then this Xue Tianao and his fellow would be dead in no time...’

’perhaps, the Veil of Deception’s effect is just too good… If that’s the case, they might have to treat the elves better in the future~’

But no matter what,

now,

’Could it be that we’re going to proceed with the Plan D directly?’

At this moment, Xizhi and Qiu Mingtong felt the urge to go home and set off fireworks.

However,

the next moment, their expressions drastically changed, and their faces of anticipation were instantly replaced with disappointment.

In that moment, an unexpected voice interrupted Yumo’s dangerous thought,

"Excuse me.."

The person speaking was none other than Mengxi,

As soon as these words were spoken,

almost everyone’s attention shifted to Mengxi,

Nobody understood why the woman who had just rejected Xue Tianao appeared here all of a sudden.

She directly stood in front of Xue Tianao, even he couldn’t help but reveal a bewildered expression.

The power within his azure eyes gradually subsided, replaced by a trace of annoyance.

’?!!’

’You, the Chosen girl of Destiny!’

’If you had just rejected me, fine,’

’But now, when I’m trying to conquer another girl of "immeasurable value," you dare to meddle again!’

’What the hell do you want to do?!’

Xue Tianao couldn’t help but curse inwardly,

However, considering that Mengxi was also one of his ultimate targets for conquest, Xue Tianao didn’t want to strain their relationship too much at this moment.

So, he had to control his dissatisfaction, put on a smile and looked at the silver-haired girl in front of him, whose height only reached his chest.

"Miss Mengxi, I was in the middle of a conversation with Miss Yu. It seems a bit inappropriate for you to suddenly interrupt our friendly exchange, right?"

In response to Xue Tianao’s words, Mengxi secretly glanced at Yumo behind her with a worried expression,

She couldn’t help but smile faintly,

Her already stunning beauty combined with her angelic smile instantly caused the hearts of those around her to race.

Within that smile, it seemed to carry a feeling of relief…

Reluctantly meeting Xue Tianao’s gaze, Mengxi politely spoke,

"Sorry, Your Majesty Xue Tianao, I have some urgent matters to discuss with Lady Yu. It is extremely important~ So, as a magnanimous Emperor, please don’t mind these small details~"

As she spoke,

Ignoring the stern voice of Archbishop Nick not far away, Mengxi directly turned her head and grabbed Yumo’s hand,

"Come with me."

Under the surprised gazes of Xue Tianao and others, the Holy Maiden of Asumos Church, like this, held the hand of the Black Rose family’s Lady and pulled her towards a balcony with no one else present...

Leaving Xue Tianao standing dumbfounded in place once again,

Watching the backs of the two exquisite women,

Xue Tianao’s entire person suddenly twitched his eyebrows like crazy.

Countless waves of doubt surged through Xue Tianao’s will like a bursting dam. Numerous question marks appeared all around him at this moment,

’??’

’What the hell is going on again?’

’The people from Black Rose duchy, when they were in the Wind City, they didn’t have any interaction with Mengxi, right?! Why is that woman suddenly acting so familiar with Lady Yu? She even pulled her away directly?’

"What’s going on?!"

Xue Tianao naturally didn’t believe what Mengxi said about having something urgent to discuss.

’After all, if there really was something urgent, why didn’t they say it when they were in the Wind City? Why didn’t they say it during the time Lady Yu arrived at the banquet hall?!’

’Obviously, Mengxi was talking nonsense.’

...

’Mengxi?’

’She doesn’t want me to continue interacting with that black-haired girl?!’

After thinking for a moment, an idea emerged in Xue Tianao’s mind.

’But why wouldn’t she want that?’

’Huh?!’

’Wait a minute?!’

"Could it be... she’s jealous?!!"

At that moment, Xue Tianao suddenly showed a look of enlightenment, and a joyful expression gradually appeared on the face of this Chosen Son of Destiny...

--

On the other side,

Under the astonished gazes of countless people, the two stunning beauties, as if heavenly maidens descending to the mortal realm, held hands and walked toward the balcony.

Although the onlookers were filled with shock, after witnessing this scene,

they inexplicably felt a touch of warmth.

Yumo, who was being held by Mengxi’s small hand, was naturally confused as well. Previously, due to Xue Tianao’s actions, Yumo had been holding back strong anger in her heart. However, after Mengxi tightly grasped her hand, that anger unexpectedly dissipated,

extinguished by a strong sense of confusion...

For Yumo,

She couldn’t understand why Mengxi suddenly rushed over to her and pulled her over?

After all, she was no longer "Xia’er" but the young lady of the Black Rose duchy. She had no connection with Mengxi, right? Why did she suddenly, out of the blue, grab her hand? And hold it so tightly?

As Yumo looked at Mengxi holding her delicate hand, feeling the warmth emanating from it, Yumo’s cheeks turned slightly red,

’She..’

What is she doing and… Why?

Yumo couldn’t help but fall into a brief moment of contemplation. And after a moment of deep thought, Yumo furrowed her brows.

...

’Huh? Wait a minute?!’

’This girl, could it be?’

’Does she really have feelings for Xue Tianao? And deliberately not saying anything? And when Xue Tianao tried to get close to me, she rushed out because she was jealous? Instead of holding Xue Tianao’s hand, she held mine because she was shy?!’

If I recall carefully,

In the dramas she had watched during her past life on the Blue Star(earth), many tsundere female protagonists had this kind of reaction.

’Could it be that Mengxi is a tsun tsun ?!’

After arriving at this conjecture, a touch of sadness appeared in Yumo’s eyes, and the young girl tightly bit her lip. Her heart was enveloped by a strange feeling of loss...

And at that moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in Yumo’s ear,

"Hey, don’t let your mind wander!"

"Huh?!"

Upon hearing these words, Yumo realized that she had already stopped in her tracks and arrived at the balcony. Then, Yumo blinked her eyes and looked at Mengxi with a puzzled expression,

"wonder!?"

The young girl couldn’t help but ask,

In response, Mengxi slightly narrowed her eyes,

From Yumo’s expression, Mengxi could almost guess what the other person was thinking. In an instant, the silver-haired girl couldn’t help but sigh and raise her hand to support her forehead, feeling quite helpless. Then, with a rather assertive tone, Mengxi emphasized,

"Don’t overthink it! I have absolutely no interest in that womanizer! Stop thinking nonsense!"

Yumo:" Huh?!!"