NOVEL NEXT Chapter 83: The Eve of the Prison Break, A Storm is Brewing!
Chapter 83: The Eve of the Prison Break, A Storm is Brewing!
In the early morning, as the sun rose blood-red, the edges of the sky were tinged with a hint of blush.
Xiao Xingyu returned to the hotel room and sprawled leisurely on the soft bed, stretching like a lazy cat.
"Sleeping in a bed is still the best~"
Last night, Xiao Xingyu and Dai Lu spent the night in the primeval forest, with the sky as their blanket and the ground as their bed. It sounded romantic, but in reality, it was uncomfortable.
Dai Lu sat by the bed, looking at the man with a complex expression.
"Unexpectedly, last night, I actually... with this human..."
The memories flooded back, and Dai Lu found it hard to maintain her usual aloof demeanor, her face warming and her ears turning red.
Just as Dai Lu's thoughts were in disarray, Xiao Xingyu suddenly said, "Lulu, if you get pregnant, will you give birth to a little fox?"
"Pregnant my foot!"
Dai Lu lunged forward, pressing down on Xiao Xingyu's chest. "Even if you're my master, if you dare speak nonsense again, I'll go down with you!"
Xiao Xingyu quickly changed the subject. "Lulu, let's get serious."
He opened the phone's map and analyzed it seriously. "According to news reports, the Navy's execution of Medusa is scheduled for two nights from now."
"The execution site is on Ice and Fire Island."
Dai Lu, with her meticulous thinking, asked, "When is the final of your Supernova Competition?"
"The final is between our Azure Dragon Academy and Vermilion Bird Academy."
"Since the first round of eliminations just ended, everyone needs rest."
"According to the competition rules, the final starts in seven days."
Dai Lu nodded and murmured, "It's been one day since the competition ended, so the final is in six days."
Xiao Xingyu's tone grew serious. "Lulu, in two days, we'll break into the prison. Six days later, no matter what, we must return here; I have to participate in the Supernova Competition on time."
"We can't afford any delay in timing. Missing the Supernova Competition could arouse suspicion."
"Okay, I understand."
The two exchanged glances, reaching an agreement.
Next, they planned the specifics of the prison break.
Xiao Xingyu drew diagrams with his hand, logically analyzing in front of Dai Lu. "Medusa is imprisoned in the Navy Headquarters' underwater prison."
"The prison is heavily guarded. Even if we manage to sneak in, escaping will be impossible."
"So, our best chance to break in is when Medusa is being escorted to the execution platform."
Dai Lu nodded in agreement. "I support your idea."
"Lulu, let me be blunt."
"Go ahead."
Xiao Xingyu's gaze was sharp, his voice carrying a commanding tone. "We have only one chance. If things don't go smoothly, we must decisively abandon the mission and prioritize our safety."
Dai Lu remained silent.
"I'm not discussing this with you; it's an order."
Xiao Xingyu was firm. He was willing to take high risks for high rewards but wouldn't recklessly risk his life.
If the prison break didn't go smoothly and he sensed failure, Xiao Xingyu would decisively abandon the mission to save his life.
"Lulu, why aren't you saying anything?"
After a moment of contemplation, Dai Lu spoke, "I don't know why, but as long as you're here, I feel confident that the plan to rescue Medusa will succeed."
"Heh, are you complimenting me?"
Dai Lu smiled and shook her head. "No, I really have that feeling."
"Why? Is it because I'm handsome?"
"Because you are different from any human I've ever met."
Dai Lu felt she hadn't expressed herself clearly and added, "Even Shangguan Lan doesn't have such a strong aura of mystery as you do. I can't see through you at all."
In Dai Lu's eyes, Xiao Xingyu was like the tip of an iceberg on the sea, his full appearance unseen.
"Alright, I'll take that as a compliment."
Xiao Xingyu exhaled deeply, his brows slightly furrowed.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous. After all, on the day of Medusa's execution, Admiral Murong Jin would personally oversee the execution.
To rescue Medusa, Xiao Xingyu would inevitably face this illustrious Nine-Star Beastmaster.
"The urgent task is to develop the Dragon Spirit Pill."
Xiao Xingyu, being a Two-Star Beastmaster, needed the Dragon Spirit Pill to play at a high level.
In the system store, the price of Dragon Spirit Pills ranged from 1,000 to 3,000 points, depending on the quality.
Xiao Xingyu had only 1,050 points left and didn't want to waste them, so he planned to brew the Dragon Spirit Pill himself.
Previously, Xiao Xingyu couldn't make this pill by himself because its main ingredient was the blood of a purebred dragon.
Now that Dai Lu had fused with the bloodline of a purebred dragon, with both Nine-Tailed Fox and purebred dragon blood flowing through her veins, Xiao Xingyu had the opportunity to create the Dragon Spirit Pill.
Xiao Xingyu opened his space ring and took out a small glass bottle. "Lulu, I need your blood."
Dai Lu didn't hesitate, biting her finger and letting drops of blood fall into the glass bottle.
"That's enough."
After collecting enough purebred dragon blood, Xiao Xingyu instinctively held Dai Lu's hand.
"Xiao Xingyu, you..."
Dai Lu was stunned, her eyes flickering, her heart stirred by unprecedented emotions.
Xiao Xingyu wrapped his mouth around Dai Lu's bleeding finger, sucking twice.
This old-fashioned way of stopping bleeding was indeed a bit cliché but also somewhat romantic.
Due to the exhaustion from the night before, Xiao Xingyu took a nap during the day.
He awoke when the moon climbed the treetops, then was pulled by Murong Yangshuo to a night market outside the hotel for dinner.
At a street-side stall, Murong Yangshuo and Xiao Xingyu grilled skewers and bragged, while the quiet Murong Xinxin seemed out of place.
"Xingyu, in six days, it's the final of the Supernova Competition. How's your preparation?"
Murong Yangshuo's relationship with Xiao Xingyu had improved a lot, and he no longer called him by his full name, instead addressing him as "Xingyu" like a brother.
"Brother Yangshuo, among the three contestants from Vermilion Bird Academy, two are average, not even as strong as Zhou Ye from White Tiger Academy."
"Vermilion Bird Academy's victory over Black Tortoise Academy and meeting us in the final is all thanks to that guy Xie Weian."
Murong Yangshuo put down the skewer and drank a large glass of beer. "Yes, Vermilion Bird Academy's Xie Weian has quite a background. His father, Xie Zhong, is a Nine-Star Beastmaster and a key minister by Her Majesty's side, holding the position of Dragon Kingdom's Grand Strategist."
"Rumor has it that he might become the future husband of Dragon Kingdom's princess, Shangguan Qian."
Xiao Xingyu raised his glass. "Brother Yangshuo, no matter Xie Weian's background, we must win and bring the damn Supernova Championship trophy to Azure Dragon Academy."
"Well said! Cheers!"
The two brothers clinked glasses and laughed heartily.
Murong Xinxin sat quietly beside Xiao Xingyu, saying nothing, but she enjoyed this atmosphere.
This atmosphere with Xiao Xingyu by her side.
"By the way, Liujin, could you do me a favor?"
Murong Xinxin was taken aback, not expecting Xiao Xingyu to suddenly approach her.
"What favor?"
"I need some special herbs. They're too expensive for me to buy, so..."
"Okay, I'll help you."
Before Xiao Xingyu finished speaking, Murong Xinxin had already agreed.
"Liujin, you're so generous. I love you!"
Xiao Xingyu, overly excited, hugged Murong Xinxin's fragrant shoulder.
Murong Xinxin shuddered slightly but didn't push Xiao Xingyu away.
Murong Yangshuo shouted, "Xiao Xingyu, you're taking advantage of my sister again!"
"Brother Yangshuo, calm down."
"I treat you like a brother, and you want to be my brother-in-law? Quite the schemer!"
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