Perkin stared at Bai Xi's face in a daze, and after a long while, he reluctantly pressed his forehead against Bai Xi's forehead, murmuring to himself.
"Will my master blame me when he wakes up?"
His voice echoed in the corridor, carrying a tender and lingering quality.
What Bai Xi didn't know was that with each passing day after she left, Perkin's longing for her grew stronger, from initial despair to a desperate desire to find a way to see her again.
Two whole years passed before I heard of her whereabouts again.
The memories of her, though tinged with the chaos of the Greysius era, are like a venomous insect that gnaws at the heart. Over a period of time, the heart is consumed by longing, and the poison of attachment seeps into the very marrow.
If she could see the emotions in Perkin's eyes, they would burn her to ashes.
"Probably not..."
No one answered him, so he answered himself, his cool lips pressed against Bai Xi's neck.
The next second, Bai Xi's eyes widened suddenly. The venomous fangs that were originally used to hunt and kill enemies pierced through her soul. Even though she had no reason, she could still feel a tremor from the depths of her soul.
That's a natural fear of snakes.
But she can't escape now, and there's no way for her to escape.
His cool tongue gently swept across her smooth neck, and even though she was a spirit, Perkin treated it as if he were savoring a dessert, leaving no stone unturned.
"Owner...."
His mouth was filled with a satisfied taste, mumbled and indistinct, but it was enough to make anyone's ears itch.
As time passed, divine power sufficient to suppress the instincts of the undead flowed from Perkin's body and was transmitted to Baixi.
Bai Xi's struggling movements became increasingly subtle, and Perkin also restrained his small movements until finally, clarity returned to Bai Xi's eyes.
When Bai Xi regained consciousness, her mind was still a little foggy.
He had forgotten what had just happened, and he had also forgotten that he had just launched a surprise attack on Perkins.
Although she has no sense of touch or perception, she can definitely feel something pressing on her soul.
Her fingers twitched slightly, as if she wanted to reach out and touch the unidentified object pressing down on her, but then she heard a muffled groan from the man, which froze her instantly like a stone.
"!"
Bai Xi was dumbfounded. What was going on?
What is that?! Who's pressing down on me?!
"Master... are you awake?"
Just as she was questioning her life, Perkin finally spoke slowly, his tone full of genuine concern, which finally put Bai Xi's somewhat dazed mind back into working order.
She vaguely remembered what had happened before.
[Oh my god, is Perkin okay?]
This was the first thought that flashed through her mind.
In the darkness, Perkin's lips curled up slightly again, but his voice betrayed no sign of anything amiss as he inquired about her condition with concern.
"Is Master still feeling unwell?"
Bai Xi remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"I'm fine, could you... move aside?"
She was really not used to being so close to a man.
What sins have I committed? I know I'm a mindless spirit, and it's normal for him to be on top of me, but it just feels so awkward.
Bai Xi wept bitterly inside.
"Yes, Master."
Perkin didn't hesitate at all, stepping aside and sitting obediently next to Bai Xi.
Bai Xi floated up like a ghost, twisting her stiff neck to look at Perkin beside her. Perkin's face was full of innocence, and even though his snake eyes were devoid of emotion, one could somehow see a hint of ingratiation.
"..."
For a moment, she didn't know what to say. The strangeness in her soul body still lingered, especially around her neck, indicating that Perkin must have just done something.
That's how she was able to return to normal without killing anyone.
Although it's a good thing, but...
Bai Xi was getting a little frantic.
Why isn't Master saying anything?
Perkin was originally a man of few words, but now that Beshi was unwilling to speak, he seemed to be talking more.
“It’s alright, and... I’m no longer your master. Your slave contract was destroyed in that battle. You are free.”
For some reason, or perhaps because she had never enslaved Perkin, the God of Darkness, she always felt strange when she heard the title 'master'.
Moreover, now that the contract is no longer in effect, it's even less appropriate to call her that.
Not to mention she's dead, a dead person should be irreconcilably opposed to a living being.
"Master...don't you want me anymore?"
To everyone's surprise, as soon as she finished speaking, Perkin showed a hurt expression, his eyes drooping slightly, looking less like a cold snake and more like a sad big dog.
"!!!"
Bai Xi's mind was filled with exclamation marks, but on the surface, she maintained a blank expression.
Perhaps because she's back with familiar people, she still carries some of the idol image she had during her saintly days and doesn't want to reveal her true nature.
"No...it's not that I don't want you."
Bai Xi was conflicted.
She didn't know how to explain it.
"But thank you anyway, for helping me..."
Finally, Bai Xi sighed and reached out to touch the spot on her neck where she had been bitten. She felt as if it had not only been bitten, but also licked.
Whether she could feel anything or not, it could only be considered an illusion.
“My master wanted to kill me, but I had no choice.”
Perkin looked like a child who had done something wrong. Watching Bai Xi's movements, he smoothly lowered his head, his tone filled with frustration.
You would never guess that he was such a dull little snake two years ago.
"?"
Bai Xi was full of questions. Of course she knew that there was no need to explain this to her, making her seem like she was being unreasonable.
Although I don't know why Perkin's poison has this effect, it's still pretty good.
It saved her a lot of trouble.
Bai Xi was secretly a little happy. This way, she wouldn't have to suppress her desires all the time, and she could be a normal undead, or even disguise herself as an ordinary living being and walk in human territory.
but....
She glanced hesitantly at Perkin, unsure if he would agree.
Before, there was a contract, which was fine, but now she wants him to wander aimlessly across the continent with her, searching. Can he agree to that?
Moreover, according to the plot, they have already embarked on the path to regain their divinity and power.
Each god has their own timeline and career path. If she interferes arbitrarily, it might affect Perkin's struggle for the position of chief god.
Bai Xi admitted that he was indeed not a very moral person, but interfering with other people's struggle to become the leader was going too far.
"I don't blame you."
She didn't want to see Perkin's current expression, so she awkwardly turned her face away.
"Thank you... Master."
A smile flickered in Perkin's eyes as he lowered his head, but unfortunately, Bai Xi didn't notice at all, preoccupied with her own heartache.
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