"Let's talk after you get a hundred points," she said, her head spinning. She'd narrowly avoided agreeing immediately.
But when she saw a flash of disappointment in Bei Mingyuan's eyes, she almost changed her mind on the spot. Then, a flicker of anger rose within her. "You used your Magic Power on me, didn't you? You're trying to bewitch me!"
"A pity it wasn't very effective," Bei Mingyuan replied, completely unconcerned.
He was nonchalant, while Xin Huohuo gritted her teeth in frustration.
But then, Bei Mingyuan suddenly waved his hand, dispelling the barrier. Xin Huohuo's vision blurred, and the next thing she knew, her... no, her soul had left the gardenia room and was sitting in the chair next to Bei Mingyuan.
"Can... can I come out now?" she stammered, looking around nervously.
"How do you feel?" Bei Mingyuan asked, sitting up straight.
Xin Huohuo shook her head. She didn't feel anything.
