Aetheris studied the beautiful woman in front of him. Her lovely face was flushed, clearly stirred by passion, but what was with that mocking smile at the corner of her lips?
Danger. What kind of danger was this, serious enough for the system itself to warn me?
No matter how hard Aetheris thought, he couldn't figure out what was so dangerous about this golden-haired woman. But the system had never been wrong before. Although it always carried a streak of dark humor, everything he had today came from the system. So, with great reluctance, Aetheris chose option two.
He repeated to himself several times: "Emptiness is form, form is emptiness. Emptiness is not different from form, form is not different from emptiness. Sensation, perception, volition, and consciousness are the same."
It took all his willpower to endure. He had been on the verge of drawing his sword, blade ready to strike, but because of the system's choice, he was forced to back down. He said,"Miss, I think you've mistaken me for someone else. I saw you going to the bathroom alone at midnight and was worried you might run into trouble, so I came in to check. Now that my task is done, I'll leave you to enjoy yourself."
Seeing her scheme about to fail, she abandoned her pretense of modesty. She grabbed Aetheris's belt and said,"You don't need to say anything more. I know you think I'm handsome, charming even, but how could a swan drink with a toad? Put down your blade and turn back before it's too late."
Forget it. Tonight, it had to happen, whether he wanted to or not. Otherwise, her carefully laid plan would fall apart.
Aetheris was utterly shocked. What was going on?How could she be this fierce?
Then something startled him even more, there was another woman in the room next door.
Could it be that this golden-haired delinquent had arranged for a camerawoman, ready to record a video of him and her, then post it online to ruin his reputation, making him the next disgraced celebrity?
Damn it. No wonder the system had warned of danger. This golden-haired girl was vicious.
Moments ago, Aetheris had worried he might have been too rough with her, but now he felt no trace of guilt. The system's choice had truly saved him.
That's right. Stern discipline would make her repent and change her ways. His "lesson" for this golden-haired girl had only just begun.
She was on the verge of losing her mind. To stumble in the same pit twice her spirit was about to collapse.
"I'll fight you to the death!"
Tina pounced like a rabid tiger, her ten fingers curled into claws as she lunged at Aetheris's face. The bathroom was small, the lighting poor. An ordinary person would never be able to dodge.
But Aetheris didn't even need his eyes. His body sensed every shift in the air. He shot out his hands, clamping onto Tina's wrists. Because of their difference in height, Tina's arms were pinned above her head, leaving her powerless to harm him.
Remembering that he still had a "lesson" to deliver, Aetheris said,"Miss, feelings must come from both sides. As they say, a melon forced from the vine is never sweet. You and I may have crossed paths, but we are not meant to be. Stop forcing this."
Tina's wrists were restrained, her head still dazed from the impact. Hearing his words, she thought he was mocking her. Her anger boiled over, and she spat curses at him.
"You're the one who's a whore! Your whole family's whores! Do you know how lucky you are that I even looked at you? And now you dare act like you're above me? Let me tell you, my father is the leader of the Skyshatter Gang! If you know what's good for you, let me go this instant, kowtow to me five times, and serve me properly with that tongue of yours. Maybe then I'll spare your pathetic life!"
"Damn, you're serious?"
He didn't need to look to know that Tina's knees must already be bruised and swollen.
"Ah!"
(End of chapter)
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