Chapter 142 (First Release)...
Ansel's eyes darkened slightly.
These two humans who invaded the illusion did something strange; they were just ordinary humans, yet they managed to forcibly enter an illusionary trial that had already been opened and did not belong to them.
It should be understood that even if one wants to obtain a "humanoid weapon," forcibly entering someone else's illusion is a thankless and arduous task. Not only is the method of entry extremely difficult and demanding, but it also does not bring any benefits and instead greatly increases the danger to oneself.
So basically no one would do that; it's very rare for such a situation to occur.
Moreover, even if they manage to squeeze into the illusion, the aftereffects are significant. Just like now, they've entered, but they don't remember anything about the real world.
I really don't know what they're doing running in here. They can't have just suddenly done something stupid, can they?
Ansel frowned, feeling that something was amiss.
Ansel's undisguised hostility did not elicit any anger or dissatisfaction from Zhou Yanyao.
Zhou Yanyao glanced at Ning Wanwan, who was standing to the side in a daze, and then said to Ansel in a seemingly amicable tone, "It's good that Mr. Ansel is alright."
"However, next time Mr. Ansel goes out, please try to come back earlier. It's not good to disappear without saying goodbye and make Wanwan go out to look for him in this cold snow."
Zhou Yanyao's tone was very polite and his attitude was very friendly, but Ansel knew immediately that this human was setting a trap for him.
"Wanwan, I really had something to do yesterday. Next time something like this happens, just take good care of yourself and don't risk going out to look for me. Just wait for me in a safe place."
Despite understanding Zhou Yanyao's intentions, Ansel quickly explained to Ning Wanwan, afraid that Ning Wanwan would be misled by his words.
"Will there be a next time?" Zhou Yanyao stroked his chin thoughtfully, then casually continued to deliver another blow. "It seems that Mr. Ansel, you haven't reported to Wanwan where you went yesterday."
“Mr. Ansel, if I may be frank,” Zhou Yanyao’s smile faded slightly, and his tone became a little more serious, “there are still many areas where you need to improve in taking care of Wanwan.”
Ansel's eyes slowly narrowed.
He could ignore anything anyone said, treating it as a declaration from an ant, but when it came to Ning Wanwan, he couldn't pretend he hadn't heard it.
What's more, these are words that imply he is not qualified to take care of Ning Wanwan, words that are full of covetousness.
Does he think he can't tell?
Ansel could barely contain his anger: "What are you talking about to yourself?!"
If Ning Wanwan hadn't been there, Ansel would have definitely taught this arrogant and annoying bug a lesson, making him stay far away and never dare to covet treasures he shouldn't have touched again!
But Ning Wanwan happened to be here.
She was looking at him and Zhou Yanyao with a hesitant expression.
Zhou Yanyao's provocation wasn't particularly sophisticated, but he had learned a certain manipulative tactic on his own, and at this moment, he very accurately and decisively hit Ansel's sore spot, giving him a headache.
But he discovered yesterday that the illusion had been invaded and cracks had appeared, so he went to check and repair it, but he couldn't say that reason.
I just want to swear! Why are all these people so manipulative and scheming?!
These men are such charlatans! They're like flies, impossible to kill! They just buzz around and refuse to leave.
Ansel's hand twitched, and a strong killing intent gathered in his eyes.
Perfect timing. He's been putting up with these flies for a long time, so he might as well get rid of them all at once.
If everything is resolved, this place will become a paradise just for Wanwan and herself.
Although forcibly killing Xiao Zhou and Zhou Yanyao would likely come at a considerable cost, it would all be worth it...
Ansel's change in expression was undisguised, and Zhou Yanyao's superficial smile gradually faded as his hand slowly moved to the weapon at his waist...
Xiao Zhou also came out of the house at some point. He looked at the tense scene, his silver-gray pupils showing no fluctuation, and he did not show any human emotion or worry about the bloodshed that might follow.
Xiao Zhou was of course not worried about Ansel and Zhou Yanyao; it would be none of his business if either of them died.
It would be better to solve the problem together.
He simply walked quickly to Ning Wanwan's side, took her hand, and pulled it back slightly.
After drawing the girl's attention and making her look down, Xiao Zhou quickened her pace and reminded her, "It's a bit dangerous, Ning Wanwan, you should step back a bit."
Otherwise, it would be bad if we got caught up in the chaos.
He gripped the girl's fingers, guiding her to retreat and dodge with increasing force, a force hardly befitting a child.
Ning Wanwan seemed still dazed, standing there bewildered by the sudden turn of events. Xiao Zhou used some of his abilities and easily made the girl retreat with him.
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, on the verge of exploding.
"What...what are you doing?" A girl's timid, soft, and confused voice rang out from the side.
"Do you... want to fight?"
Ignoring Xiao Zhou beside her, she pulled her fingers out of his hand, subconsciously took a few steps forward, and looked left and right at Ansel and Zhou Yanyao, who were facing off.
Xiao Zhou looked down at her empty palm in her small, tender hand and remained silent.
As the girl's voice faded, the tense atmosphere in the room paused slightly.
Ning Wanwan stared blankly at Ansel and Zhou Yanyao, unable to convince herself that this was just a normal, ordinary conversation.
The two men appeared calm, but in essence, they were like two red-faced, raging beasts vying for a mate.
Ning Wanwan really couldn't understand why just saying a few words had inexplicably led to this situation.
I felt that if I didn't speak up soon, they would really start fighting to the death!
No matter how much Ning Wanwan didn't want to get involved in troublesome matters, it was absolutely not something she would stand by and watch her companions and the distinguished guests of the royal city fight on her doorstep!
They'll definitely be driven out of the village!
Even if they aren't kicked out, they'll still cause a lot of bad trouble.
The two men's aura and ferocity were so intense that anyone else here would probably be trembling and running away.
Fortunately, they all took Ning Wanwan into consideration, so Ning Wanwan, who was standing here, could still bear it.
But for Ning Wanwan, who was timid and anxious, it was already a terrifying and stressful atmosphere.
Ning Wanwan bit her lip, trying to calm herself down, and slowly said, "No matter what, let's go inside and talk first."
Sit down first, then talk it out; maybe the atmosphere will improve.
There might be some misunderstanding; it's good to talk it out.
"Is that okay?" Ning Wanwan added softly, tentatively.
No one could refuse the girl's timid yet courageous and cautious way of offering advice.
At the very least, none of the men present could say "no."
Seeing the girl's attempts to hide her panic and anxiety, as well as her eagerness to ease the tension, Ansel naturally couldn't bring himself to say no.
Admittedly, no matter how much Ansel wanted to kill Zhou Yanyao and Xiao Zhou right now, he knew from the beginning that he couldn't do anything at this moment.
The girl's clear, bright eyes were looking at him.
Over this period of time, she had truly come to regard him as her most trusted and closest companion.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ansel did not want to ruin the close relationship he had finally built with the girl through various means over this period of time.
The girl seems easy to talk to and has a gentle personality, but it's very difficult to really get close to her.
Didn't you see that even with the life-saving grace and shared hardships during this period, plus the daily life you spent together, you were merely categorized as a "comrade" by the girl?
If you want to take it a step further, you can't rush it. You can only take it slowly and gradually let time penetrate her heart. This is also the reason why Ansel delayed and tested her at various points later on.
He had already achieved some results through his actions, and he had no intention of ruining his image in Ning Wanwan's mind by accident.
Ansel knew very well that showing some temper and shortcomings in front of Ning Wanwan was not a big problem.
But what if he really went berserk in front of her, seriously injuring or even killing someone...?
There's no need to overthink it; given her personality, she must be incredibly scared and terrified, and she'll do everything she can to escape as far away as possible.
Even if she couldn't escape due to the difference in strength, she would only shrink into a ball with a face full of resistance, and her beautiful eyes would never look at him again.
Just thinking about this possibility made Anseille feel a tightness in his chest, as if his heart was being squeezed tightly by a hand.
This feeling was unfamiliar to Ansel, yet he had no way to get rid of it; he could only endure and savor the unique emotion that Ning Wanwan brought him.
Looking at Ning Wanwan's conflicted and flustered face, Zhou Yanyao first put down his hand on the weapon and raised a bright smile.
"I'll do whatever Wanwan says, don't worry, Wanwan."
He reassured Ning Wanwan in a relaxed tone, "We're not going to fight. After all, I'm just a guest. I'm more than happy to have Wanwan invite me in."
Zhou Yanyao seemed completely unconcerned about Ansil's previous hostile attitude and murderous intent towards him.
Ning Wanwan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, then looked at Ansel with a slight unease.
“…Anseil,” she called out cautiously in a soft voice, her voice questioning, her eyes blinking like a small animal as she tried to discreetly observe his expression.
Even the strongest anger vanished in the girl's eyes at that moment.
Who could refuse her? No one.
Ansel suppressed his uneasy irritation and real murderous intent, curled the corners of his mouth at her, and said casually, "Wanwan said so, so of course—no problem."
And she even asks for his opinion before letting others into the house every night! She must consider this house as a home for just the two of them!
Otherwise, why would she ask him if it was definitely true?
Ansel's mind suddenly took a turn, and after a moment of imagining, a sweet smile appeared on his face.
Now my anger has truly subsided.
Meanwhile, Ning Wanwan, though unaware of what was going on and Ansel still grinning foolishly, felt the conflict vanish without a trace, and she could finally relax.
"Please...please come inside." Ning Wanwan opened the half-open door.
She's having such a hard time!
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