Xiang Wan nodded hurriedly, urging him to hurry over, fearing that the beauty might not be able to hold on.
"Hurry up."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mingyan leaped onto the tree branch and then jumped up one after another.
The surrounding environment rushed past, and Xiang Wan dared not relax for a moment. She clung tightly to Ming Yan's shoulder with her little chubby paws, afraid that she would fall off.
He didn't give her any time to prepare before abruptly speeding up. If Xiang Wan hadn't instinctively bent down and caught his clothes, she might be lying in some mud right now.
Considering that he was also trying to save the beauty, Xiang Wan decided not to hold it against him.
The roars of the animals grew closer, and Xiang Wan saw the animals surrounding the beauty. Each one was unusually large and exuded a fierce and dangerous aura.
It seemed that many animals were heading this way from the surrounding dense forest.
Surrounded by animals, the beauty was now somewhat disheveled, no longer the composed and carefree woman she once was. Sweat beaded on her forehead, but the sword she wielded remained unstained by blood.
The group of animals that initially attacked the beauty were not harmed at all; they were simply knocked unconscious and left standing to the side.
The beauty's swordsmanship was swift; when she swung her sword, only afterimages could be seen, yet she did not harm the large animals in the slightest.
Because they didn't want to hurt or kill them, they were in such a sorry state and were so exhausted from dealing with them.
Xiang Wan tilted her head, looking at the beauty struggling against the encirclement of animals, somewhat unable to understand.
Could it be that the beautiful woman possesses a compassionate heart not only towards her, but also towards all animals?
If an animal wanted him dead, would he spare its life?
Is such kindness right or wrong in this world?
My beauty, doesn't he get tired?
He spared the enemy, but the enemy might not spare him. Does the beauty hope that she will do the same?
Xiang Wan's true intention was to refuse!
If someone wanted to kill her, she would never give the enemy even the slightest chance to breathe, so as to avoid leaving any future trouble.
At this moment, Xiang Wan truly realized just how tricky this mission was.
The beauty harbored too much womanly kindness. If she wanted to stay with him, she would not only have to help him deal with his menacing enemies, but also maintain a kind heart in front of him. It would be as if she were to be a wall, with the beauty inside and countless open and hidden attacks outside.
This wall is meant to shield him from all harm, and also to keep him smiling.
Is this really a good idea?
Xiang Wan felt somewhat confused, thinking that such a beauty was like a pure white lotus in a novel, forgivable by everyone except those who were truly good to her.
Xiang Wan turned away, unwilling to look at the beauty any longer, as if not looking would prevent her from feeling upset.
"You are also sentient beings, and it's not easy for you to grow to this size. Leave now, and I'll pretend nothing happened."
The beautiful woman's clear voice came from behind her, and Xiang Wan closed her eyes wearily, feeling a little irritated.
There are probably no more animals in the world as intelligent and perceptive as her.
This is like casting pearls before swine. If those animals were truly so obedient, they wouldn't have attacked him.
With a roar, the striped tiger looked up at the direction of evening, scratched the ground with its claws in resentment, and then gradually retreated and disappeared into the dense forest.
The other animals gradually dispersed, leaving only those who had been knocked unconscious by the beauty lying scattered on the ground.
The beauty sheathed her sword, slowly turned around, and looked up at the tree.
"Little fox, you're being naughty again."
Xiang Wan stiffened, reluctantly turned around, looked at the beauty, and didn't move.
The beauty's gaze remained fixed on her the entire time, cool and indifferent, as if everything that had just happened was nothing but an illusion.
Aren't you coming over yet?
Xiang Wan leaned down, turned her head to look at Ming Yan's profile, and hesitated.
To be honest, she strongly disapproved of the man's behavior and disliked his indecisiveness.
She worried herself sick over him, afraid he would be hurt by those animals. Even though she was just a small, weak animal, she knew to find someone to rescue him. But what about him? He could have won quickly, but he insisted on letting them escape.
She couldn't imagine whether, if she encountered this situation again in the future, the beauty would still choose to abandon her, let the enemy escape again, and leave her alone to worry anxiously.
They agreed to be partners, but their ways of doing things are completely different. How can they continue like this?
Xiang Wan would rather risk her life to save the beauty once, repay the debt of gratitude, and then she wouldn't have to encounter these unpleasant things again.
She once genuinely wanted to treat him as a partner, but the reality was quite different.
Xiang Wan was unwilling to go down, and a hint of disappointment flashed in the beauty's eyes.
"How are those who truly care about you supposed to feel if you act like this?"
Mingyan brought Xiangwan to the beauty's side.
He held Xiang Wan in his arms, stroked her back, and continued, "Even such a small creature knows to find someone to rescue you, afraid that you will be hurt by those animals."
She agreed to my conditions, which is why I came, but what I saw was you letting all the animals that wanted to harm you escape. Even an animal can't understand your actions, let alone a human!
I thought you would understand.
The beauty's words contained a hint of desolation and a subtle reproach, which ultimately faded into indifference.
"If you don't want to, I'll set it free."
Xiang Wan suddenly looked up at the beauty who had once wanted to spend her life with him, somewhat incredulous.
From the moment he said he was letting go, Xiang Wan suddenly felt a little wronged.
She simply disagreed with the man's behavior; she didn't say she wanted to leave him. Did he really think that his partner was so easily abandoned?
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