Stunningly beautiful yet wicked, she begins by conquering eight beast husbands.

Chapter 25 If I unfortunately die, I will remain a widow for you.

Chi Ye, covered in soot from the fireball, is now washing his face by the river.

Fortunately, the machine gun was only a B-level weapon, which he could defend against with his mental power, so he wouldn't get hurt. However, it came too suddenly and caught him off guard. He didn't defend himself immediately, so his skin was burned and his face turned charred.

Scarlett squatted down next to Chi Ye and poked the muscles in his arm. They were quite firm, so it shouldn't be an illusion.

Then she looked at Chi Ye washing his face with water.

Even when submerged in a patch of mottled black and gray, his three-dimensional features still stood out. His chiseled lines and exquisitely sculpted features resembled a deity. His bright, deep black eyes and straight, prominent nose gave him the most perfect proportions in the world.

It’s worthy of being a fox.

Scarlett thought with a smile.

After washing his face, Chi Ye turned to face Scarlett. Seeing her smiling with a hint of malice in her eyes, Chi Ye frowned and poked Scarlett's forehead. "Why are you looking at me like that? Thinking of something naughty again?"

Chi Ye disliked Scarlett staring at him the most; every time she did, he would suffer physical pain.

At worst, they'd give him a good scolding and then drag him by the tail and braid him into a rope without restraint.

Scarlett raised her chin, speaking frankly and openly: "I'm checking if you're the real person."

"Am I the real person?"

Chi Ye turned to face Scarlett.

Scarlett raised an eyebrow: "Maybe."

"possible?"

Chi Ye sneered, unable to resist making a sarcastic remark: "Scarlett, you're really something. You didn't hesitate to attack me and Zheko. Anyone who didn't know better would think we were enemies."

Scarlett remained completely composed, her words carrying a hint of venom: "I call it being cautious. Besides, you're all high-class men, so what if you get shot? You won't die. If you do unfortunately die, I'll be a widow for you."

The items also have different levels, just like the orcs' spiritual power levels, but their power is slightly lower than that of orcs of the same level.

Scarlett bought several B-grade weapons for self-defense, which were more than enough to kill monsters in low-level areas. Even if she accidentally injured her beastman, it wouldn't be fatal; at most, he would suffer some minor injuries.

In addition, the orcs' self-healing ability means they are unharmed.

Scarlett came fully prepared.

Widowhood?

Chi Ye chuckled twice, not intending to take it to heart. To him, Scarlett was vicious, cunning, and black-hearted, and he wouldn't be surprised by anything she did.

After washing his face, he casually wiped the water droplets off his face, and when he looked up, he saw a tissue being handed to him.

He looked up in surprise, following the hand holding the paper.

Scarlett met his gaze and said frankly, "I'll wipe your face."

Chi Ye paused, a strange feeling rising in his heart, his thick eyebrows furrowing for no reason.

He didn't answer, and got up to leave.

Scarlett got up and walked behind him, casually stuffing the tissue back into her pocket.

Don't bother calculating it.

Chi Ye knew Scarlett was following behind him. For some reason, he blinked a few times, then suddenly stopped and turned around.

Scarlett was completely focused and not distracted.

He stopped.

She stopped walking.

Their eyes met, and they both paused for a moment, stunned.

"What?" Scarlett asked.

Chi Ye frowned again, his brows mirroring his fluctuating emotions. He reached out to Scarlett: "Give me the stuff."

Scarlett paused for two seconds.

Chi Ye said impatiently, "Paper."

Hear the words.

Scarlett reacted quickly, letting out a light "Oh," as if she had seen through his thoughts, her tone playful and mischievous at the end.

Chi Ye felt a little uncomfortable, his ears seemed to be burning. When he saw Scarlett take out a tissue again, he snatched it away, quickly turned around, and walked forward as if nothing had happened.

His steps were not as firm as before, and even showed a hint of disorder.

Scarlett noticed all of this and silently muttered a complaint.

The fox, though saying one thing, does another. The two walked forward in silence, the atmosphere somewhat oppressive. Chi Ye didn't like it. Recalling Scarlett's earlier actions, he suddenly asked, "You're not angry anymore?"

He regretted it after asking.

What is he doing? Is he concerned about Scarlett's attitude towards him?
Or should I tell Scarlett that I'm concerned about her feelings?
Chi Ye was ashamed of his own stupidity.

Without waiting for Scarlett's reply, he quickened his pace and walked forward. Halfway there, worried that Scarlett would fall behind and get lost, he not only slowed down but also took a few steps back.

He regretted it after cancelling the order.

I don't know what I'm doing.

That's absolutely ridiculously stupid!
"I was quite angry at first, but then I accidentally hurt you, and my anger subsided. How about that? I'm magnanimous, aren't I?"

Chi Ye heard Scarlett's reply amidst his boundless frustration.

The voice was crisp and clear, with a faint, almost imperceptible sweetness that seemed to penetrate his heart through the air.

His heart skipped a beat, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

But instinct compelled him to retort, and the word "get lost" came out of his mouth. He hesitated for a long time before finally managing to swallow it and say indifferently, "Heh."

……

……

Chi Ye wasn't wandering aimlessly.

Like a computer, the light screen can only be seen by the user unless sharing is enabled.

He had already sent a message to everyone when he was leading Scarlett forward, instructing them to meet at the designated location.

The illusion in the lower level area is only one layer. After breaking through it, the next step is to find the key and the portal.

There are six keys, randomly distributed. A portal will appear only after all six keys are found.

The portals are also randomly distributed, some real and some fake; you must find the real one to get out.

This kind of task would actually be easier to do separately, but the Lost Continent has a rule that everyone must gather together for the mutated monsters carrying the keys to appear, which increases the difficulty of leveling up.

The days in Lost Continent are relatively short. In less than ten minutes, the once clear blue sky gradually darkened, turning gray and gloomy as if it had been stained with ink.

A hazy orange hue appeared on the horizon, but within seconds it engulfed the entire sky before fading away, and the sky darkened.

Scarlett and Chi Ye are in the jungle.

The road is lined with tall trees and lush bushes that are half a meter high.

The trees are strangely shaped and have lush foliage.

Although the bushes are green, upon closer inspection, the green tips reveal streaks of dark red light, as if blood has been splattered on them, or as if they are oozing blood.

As darkness fell, a rustling sound emanated from the bushes. The sound was chaotic and sometimes loud, sometimes soft, as if countless living things were desperately trying to find a way out and break free of their confinement.

Scarlett was timid, so she huddled away from the sides of the road, afraid that something might jump out of the bushes and pounce on her, scaring her to death.

She walked close to Chi Ye, asking as they went, "How much longer until we get there?"

Each leveling area in the Lost Continent has designated supply points where you can take a short break.

The place was eerily gloomy, and Scarlett found it hard to accept. She couldn't wait to go there to ease her tension.

Chi Ye lowered his eyes, looking at Scarlett's shoulder pressed against his arm, her thin shoulders trembling. He twitched his lips and said, "What? Now you know you're afraid of dying?"

Scarlett is more responsive to gentle persuasion than force.

Others are tough.

She'll be even tougher.

He immediately stiffened his neck and retorted, "Isn't it because I'm worried about you getting hurt?"

Chi Ye looked at her with a half-smile. "Is that so?"

"Definitely is!"

Scarlett emphasized her words to hide her guilt: "If I get hurt, you'll get hurt too. If I die, you'll die too. Tell me, aren't I worried about you?"

"It really is."

Chi Ye was amused by Scarlett's shameless words. He reached out, lifted her by the waist, and with a flick of his wrist, hoisted her onto his shoulder and strode forward. "Don't worry, with me here, you won't get hurt. Oh no, I mean I won't get hurt."

The last few words were uttered by Chi Ye, each one dripping with sarcasm.

Scarlett rolled her eyes, said nothing, and rested comfortably on his shoulder. She couldn't be happier not to have to walk.

(End of this chapter)