Chapter 403 Gerald Extra (Part 1)

Not long ago, the ground shook, causing panic in the empire, especially those who experienced the great earthquake twenty years ago. The royal family was even more worried that the curse that should have disappeared twenty years ago would strike again. Fortunately, the shaking stopped not long after, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But this was only temporary. This incident gave them a warning that earthquakes might strike again.

Especially the conservatives who originally did not advocate the search for the Philosopher's Stone again, their morale soared, and they had a reason to stop the radicals from trying to mine the Philosopher's Stone again.

The king did not express his opinion, but the royal family and ministers knew that the king was in a bad mood. After enjoying the glory of being the greatest king on the continent, he was definitely the one who wanted to regain his glory the most in the past twenty years when the empire was gradually declining.

Almost everyone in the empire was talking about this possible disaster.

Su Xixi was also infected by this tense atmosphere. She didn't dare to do experiments during this period. As for the magic stone she had found with great difficulty, it lost its power during the earthquake and became an ordinary stone.

Following her was a tall man with handsome appearance, gorgeous clothes, and an arrogant demeanor. He was also very eye-catching when walking on the road.

The loose robe also covered the terrible wound on one of his arms.

On his right hand, the flesh and blood disappeared, leaving only white bones, and these bones did not look like human beings, they were scary and horrible.

Glancing at Su Xixi's uneasy expression, he sneered, "What is there to be afraid of? Human beings are so timid, and they are like mice that can't wait to get into a hole at the slightest disturbance."

Su Xixi: "Then why are you so confused that you actually want to sign a contract with a human being like a mouse?"

The man's throat was blocked and he couldn't speak.

If he could, he would certainly not choose a weak human to sign a contract, but at that time his wounds were constantly corroded, and he had to find a way to save himself, and Su Xixi happened to appear here.

After signing a contract with humans, their lives were connected, and his wounds stopped spreading.

Su Xixi saw a group of people gathered in front of her. She stood on tiptoe, but couldn't see what was going on inside. Her curiosity was aroused, "What are they selling in there?"

The man took a look and said, "The Philosopher's Stone."

Su Xixi was surprised, "What!?"

Since shortly after the earthquake, rumors of the Philosopher's Stone being sold on the black market have spread. Gradually, the rumor became bigger and bigger, and finally someone blatantly sold this scarce thing in the market. Some people flocked to it, which naturally attracted the attention of the royal family.

A knight walked out of the crowd. He came to a carriage and respectfully reported what he had found to the person inside. "That person said there are still a lot of goods, but he doesn't do unreliable business. If you want large quantities of goods, you need to go to the trading place he gave."

The person inside asked: "What place?"

The knight replied: "Silent Forest."

On the other side of the street, the busiest market was bustling with people, and the sound of hawking was endless.

The blond man was wearing a clean white shirt, a bright red robe, and black trousers and short boots, which made him look taller and longer.

The man had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a slender figure. He had a good figure that made passersby unable to help but take a second look. In addition, he was decorated with so many bright colors. Under the sun, he was an unexpected landscape line when he passed by.

But people who saw him would immediately feel sorry, just because his left sleeve was empty.

Gerald was not used to so many people's eyes, and he never knew that he would be so noticed by people because of his appearance.

That was all thanks to Bai Yao who was happy to buy new clothes for him and make all kinds of sunny and cheerful outfits for him. No matter what exaggerated and bright colors, she dared to use them on him.

When Gerald was standing uncomfortably in the twilight of the crowd, the girl squatting on the ground finally picked a bunch of flowers that she was satisfied with from the flower vendor. She paid for them and happily stuffed the big bunch of flowers into his arms.

Gerald was caught off guard by the bright yellow flowers and his whole face was drowned. It took him a long time to hold the flowers and save his vision from being swallowed. Then he saw the girl in front of him smiling happily.

Sometimes she was really bad and would deliberately appreciate his wolfish look. When she saw him in a mess, she would laugh in a good mood, but this was definitely not about teasing, but real joy.

Because often at this time, she couldn't help but rush over and hug him.

Just like now.

Bai Yao rushed over so suddenly that she hugged him through the bunch of brilliant flowers, "Gerald, you're so cute!" Gerald

's ears turned red, and he was obviously ashamed to hear her say that about him in front of so many people. However, on this busy street, there were couples who were more daring than them, and passers-by just smiled when they saw the interaction between the young couple.

Bai Yao raised her face, her eyes curved with smile, and her eyes were shining brightly, but her eyes were not catching the sunlight, but the blond man in front of her, "What do you want to eat today? I'll make it."

Gerald lowered his head embarrassedly, "I... want to eat strawberry cake."

Bai Yao took his arm holding the flowers and walked back with him, "It just so happens that Dad's business partner sent a basket of fresh strawberries. Then we will pick the best ones to make strawberry cake."

Gerald pursed his lips and smiled, "Okay."

Not long ago, Bai Yao took Gerald back home. As for her disappearance, she could only say that she had an accident and lost part of her memory, so she didn't remember having a home at all. Fortunately, Gerald was always with her and protected her, so she finally remembered to go home.

Standing in front of Bai Yao's parents, the blond young man was very nervous. He subconsciously tried to cover his imperfect side, and he didn't know how to put his only hand. "Hello, I'm Gerald."

But soon Bai Yao hugged his arm beside him and saved him from his confusion.

She leaned on him and said in a boastful tone: "Mom and Dad, this is the person I like! He is a hero who saved me!"

The black-haired middle-aged couple's faces changed unpredictably, and they didn't give any response for a long time.

After a long while, Bai's father remembered something. He didn't dare to look directly at Gerald. The next moment, Bai's mother also recalled the young man who saved her child in the earthquake, and her expression changed.