Chapter 19 When I Rule the World, I Promise You a Picturesque Empire!
"Quick, quick, run a bit faster!"
Deep into the night, somewhere in the pitch-black Hunting Soul Forest, a girl of twelve or thirteen years old was running in front with an anxious expression. A boy of about six years old followed behind, moving his short little legs.
The girl was extremely anxious and constantly urged the boy on.
However, due to the fierce battle with the soul beast earlier, the boy's soul power was already insufficient. Coupled with his young age, he simply could not support such intense running for a long time and was already out of breath.
That is right, they were Hu Liena and Zhou Chen.
"Run quickly. I have not returned for a long time; Elder Ju will definitely detect that something is wrong."
Hu Liena stopped and looked at Zhou Chen, who was bent over panting. She spoke with a tone of intimidation, "If we are caught by him, it will be fine for me; at most, I will be scolded a few times by Elder Ju. As for what your outcome will be, think for yourself!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Chen instantly shivered.
At the thought that he might fall into the hands of that damned pervert, Ju Douluo, who liked chrysanthemums, his originally sore and heavy legs regained some strength. He forcibly walked forward a few more steps.
However, no matter how tough one's spiritual will was, it would eventually yield to the limits of the flesh.
After running continuously for nearly two hours, and adding the excessive consumption of soul power caused by using his soul skill earlier, Zhou Chen's legs finally went soft, and he fell down.
However, just as Zhou Chen's handsome small face was about to make intimate contact with the mud, a pair of white, lotus-root-like jade arms supported him. Then, Zhou Chen plunged into a warm embrace.
"You..."
Hu Liena's face was full of blushes. She hesitated for a moment, but eventually gritted her teeth and said, "I will carry you on my back while running."
"Mhm, mhm."
Zhou Chen spoke indistinctly.
He was so tired that his consciousness was somewhat blurry.
Seeing this kid agree, Hu Liena strenuously lifted Zhou Chen's buttocks, carried him on her back, and then continued to run.
Possessing the Demon Fox Martial Soul, she not only had natural charm but also extremely long-lasting endurance. Therefore, she was able to run like this without exhausting her physical strength.
"Thank you."
Listening to the whistling sound of the intense wind and watching the scenery rapidly retreating around them, Zhou Chen leaned close to Hu Liena's ear and whispered, "I will definitely repay you."
"You should first escape this calamity before talking!" Hu Liena said ill-humoredly.
Feeling the heat coming from near her ear, her originally white-as-jade ears became flushed red.
"Believe me."
Seeing that Hu Liena did not care about his promise, Zhou Chen smiled helplessly and spoke in a faint tone, "You saved my life today, so I will protect you for a lifetime. When I rule the world, I promise you a picturesque empire!"
Hu Liena rolled her eyes.
What time was it? This kid was still painting grand pictures and making empty promises to others. He was truly worthy of being a disciple of an aristocratic family skilled in political trickery.
However, this sentence indeed sounded... very heart-warming!
She wondered if this bad guy had used this sentence to trick other girls.
The more Hu Liena thought, the more confused she became, and the more tangled her thoughts got. Slowly, even her running steps became messy.
"Fortunately, we are almost at the exit..."
After running for another moment, Hu Liena finally reached the edge of the Hunting Soul Forest.
She circled left and turned right, successively avoiding the interception squads of several Spirit Hall Enforcement Corps soul masters. She also spotted the gaps in the Heaven Dou Empire defense team's patrols. Finally, she found an opportunity to cross the rather high iron fence and completely escaped the Hunting Soul Forest.
"I will carry you for another distance. Once we are two hundred miles away from the Hunting Soul Forest, I will drop you!"
Hu Liena admonished him fiercely, then continued to run while carrying Zhou Chen without complaint.
Another six hours passed.
It was now early morning, the moment when the sky was darkest and closest to dawn.
At this time, Hu Liena had already carried Zhou Chen for over one hundred miles. Even with her enduring stamina, she felt somewhat exhausted.
"You have sweated so much; you must be very tired. Put me down; my physical strength has recovered quite a bit."
Zhou Chen raised his hand and gently wiped the sweat from Hu Liena's forehead and cheeks, his tone gentle and solemn.
"No need."
Hu Liena shook her head. While running, she urged him, "We will arrive very soon. In a while, you run by yourself. Remember, you must return to your family and absolutely do not show your face on the continent again!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Chen's eyes instantly turned red, and tears dripped down his cheeks.
He was truly moved.
He and Hu Liena had never met before. Merely because she could not bear to harm him, this kind-hearted girl wanted to help him escape the Spirit Hall's pursuit and had even carried him while running for more than six hours!
Silly girl!
Just as Zhou Chen was secretly wiping his tears, Hu Liena suddenly stopped her footsteps. Caught off guard, Zhou Chen's nose slammed violently into Hu Liena's back, and the bridge of his nose instantly felt pain.
"Zhou Chen, I think... we have been surrounded."
(End of this chapter)
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