Chapter 99 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

The current situation is different from before. Earlier, Chu Chu, who was "reasonable," could only use one hand. But now, she is completely restored. Not only can she freely use internal strength, but she can also move her body freely. From Chu Chu's perspective, it could be said that He Yunxiao has no chance of winning whatsoever. He Yunxiao holds Chu Chu's small hand in his own and smiles at her, "Now it's just the two of us again." Chu Chu coldly huffs, "Let go of me." "No, I won't." "Won't you let go?" "No, I won't let go." "If you don't let go, I'll increase my internal strength, and you will explode and die." "Even if I explode and die, I won't let go." "I can use internal strength now. You are no match for me." "You have the ability, then release your own hand." "Joke. You made the mistake, so it's only fair you release it. Why would I have to do it myself?" "If you don't do it, you'll be held by me." "He Yunxiao, you should know your place. Do you think I wouldn't use more internal strength?" "Go ahead and use it. Let me die sooner." Chu Chu frowned, and the internal strength in her hand increased significantly. This sudden increase made He Yunxiao, who was already in pain, grimace in agony. "You apologize, and I'll spare you," Chu Chu demanded. Gritting his teeth, He Yunxiao said, "I can apologize, but I won't let go!" "You!" He Yunxiao had already decided to confront Chu Chu, and it was impossible for him to back out at this point. If he gave up now, he would need to inform Chu Chu in advance every time he wanted to hold her hand. According to Chu Chu's personality, how could she ever agree? If she didn't agree, then the hard-won opportunity for "transmitting internal energy" would be nothing but a mere illusion. Bent over, gasping heavily, He Yunxiao tried his best to endure the immense pain caused by the constant flow of internal strength through his meridians. Compared to the ultimate torture of the Soul-Eating Pill, the pain from this "transmitting internal energy" was nothing. He Yunxiao forced a smile, "I thought it would hurt more, but it's just slightly worse than a mosquito bite." Seeing his defiant expression, Chu Chu decided to abruptly increase the internal strength output! He Yunxiao faintly felt, accompanied by this immense internal strength, a barrier within his body shattered, and his cultivation suddenly reached the ninth rank! A ninth rank at the age of twenty was extraordinary talent! Throughout Yinjing, those with talent surpassing He Yunxiao's could be counted on one hand. But at this moment, He Yunxiao felt no excitement. He gradually felt the pain in his body begin to fade, gradually turning into numbness. This was not a good sign. It was said that after a person's head was cut off, their consciousness would exist for a dozen or so seconds, during which they would not feel any pain. Chu Chu's voice echoed once again. "He Yunxiao, admit your mistake quickly, and I'll let you off this time." After a moment of silence, He Yunxiao didn’t make a sound, causing Chu Chu to become somewhat anxious. "I command you to admit your mistake!" He Yunxiao's lips were already cracked. Even his consciousness seemed unclear. He looked at Chu Chu, the culprit behind all of this, but did not blame her. Being stubborn while being secretly concerned, this unlikable and foolish woman was the true Chu Chu. Even if she was only half of Chu Xiaoxiao, she was still a living personality. Quite adorable. "Chu Chu." "Admit your mistake quickly!" "You're beautiful." "Stop talking nonsense. Admit your mistake quickly. I don't want to hear anything else from you." "Listen to me..." Seeing He Yunxiao suffering from the transmission of energy, Chu Chu’s tone softened for the first time. "Admit your mistake first, and then say something else." Regardless of her, He Yunxiao continued speaking to himself: "Whether 'transmitting internal energy' or not, whether being a master or not, I don't care at all..." "I just want to hold your hand and not let go..." "I'm afraid that if I let go today, I won't have another chance in the future..." "I'm not afraid of you killing me because I trust you. Chu Chu wouldn’t harm innocent people..." "But if you really come to kill me, I accept it. After all, having taken the Soul-Eating Pill, I won't live long..." "I won't hide it from you. I've found a way to neutralize the Soul-Eating Pill. I was originally planning to do it secretly..." "But now I'm telling you. If you want to kill me, do it now. It won't be easy after the Soul-Eating Pill is neutralized..." "But I believe you won’t. Think about it, after I pass out, you’ll probably end up crying while holding me..." "I really want to see what it’s like when Chu Chu cries. I can't imagine seeing you like that, my esteemed Chu Chu..." He Yunxiao passed out. The Soul-Eating Pill, in order to repair the extensive damage to his meridians, had already abandoned maintaining his current physical condition. He hadn't guessed correctly; Chu Chu did not cry. She was just as red-faced as when she was "being reasonable," and her entire body was tense. He Yunxiao, who had fallen into her embrace, did not meet any resistance. Even his hand was still being held by Chu Chu, although the transmission of energy had already ceased before He Yunxiao blacked out. Thus, Chu Chu's desire for He Yunxiao to apologize remained unfulfilled. Her hope for He Yunxiao to release his hand also went unmet. Even now, with He Yunxiao unconscious, she could still retrieve her hand. Yet, it still remained unfulfilled. Red-faced, Chu Chu sat in the study of the Fan residence, at the seat beside the desk. In the morning sunlight, she looked at He Yunxiao, who had fallen in her embrace, playfully reaching out to tug his hair. Gently tugging. Despite nothing being achieved, she felt as if everything had been. Chu Chu was done playing. She extended her left hand that He Yunxiao had not held, and touched his face. Pure internal force emanated from her right hand, under her meticulous control it circulated through the damaged meridians within He Yunxiao's body, and then flowed back into herself through her left hand. This helped to repair the injured meridians due to the Soul-Eating Pill and stabilized He Yunxiao's newfound ninth rank cultivation. "If you want me to grant you the opportunity to transmit energy, then ask properly. As long as you request it, I'll agree. It's just... holding hands, I wouldn’t care about such a small matter." ... When He Yunxiao woke up, he found himself sprawled across the table. Chu Chu was long gone. Standing up from the chair and moving his body a little, he regretted not seeing Chu Chu moved by his words. Then, He Yunxiao was surprised to discover that he had firmly entered the ninth rank. The state was exceptionally stable, and there was no possibility of demotion. He could only say, "I indeed deserve it." The sun was high, signaling that it was noon. He Yunxiao quickly bid farewell to Fan Ziruo and Du Meimei, refused their offers to accompany him, then took a detour and walked to the tree where he first met the Antidote Girl. He accurately found the spot where he buried the book in the morning, but all he found was two handkerchiefs, the book was missing. He Yunxiao: ??? Where's my good martial arts novel? Who the hell would do such a mean thing? They stole the book and even buried the handkerchief back? Would an upright person do something like this?