Chapter 587 Sakura is injured
Chapter 587 Sakura is injured
The phrase "Even mortals can kill gods" lingered in the room for a long time, carrying an almost cold calm.
Fei Ying quietly looked at Tao Yao, at her reflection in those clear eyes. The heavy worry caused by the difference in power was replaced by a more complex emotion at this moment.
She suddenly smiled.
The smile was faint, like thin ice melting in early winter, carrying a touch of cool warmth, yet revealing an unprecedented seriousness.
"Then I'd better take good care of myself." Fei Ying's voice returned to its usual calmness, but it was no longer dry; instead, it had gained a touch of gentle resilience.
"I must try not to become a burden to Tao Yao."
These words, half-joking and half-promise, melted the seriousness off Tao Yao's face.
She looked at Fei Ying, at that face that had regained its peace and determination, and the sting in her heart was completely covered by warmth.
"It's alright." Tao Yao's voice was so gentle it could melt your heart.
"The future Hiyori will definitely become the person Hiyori herself hopes to be."
These words, spoken with an undeniable certainty, acted like a reassuring pill, completely calming the last ripples in Hiyori's heart.
"I hope so too."
Fei Ying nodded gently, her heartfelt smile softening her entire demeanor.
The heavy topic was thus put aside.
Tao Yao held Fei Ying's hand, and her face once again displayed that cunning yet lazy smile that belonged to a bad woman.
"OK OK."
"Stop thinking about these trivial things, they're giving me a headache."
She casually grabbed the game console from the corner and, without saying a word, shoved a controller into Fei Ying's arms.
"Come on, play a game with me."
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With the departure of the Golden Army, life at Cherry Camp seemed to have returned to its original starting point.
Those survivors who chose to follow the Golden Kingdom took away nearly half of the camp's popularity, as well as that brief period of noise and restlessness.
After the initial confusion and despondency, the remaining dozen or so people became more united and diligent.
Hiyori has undoubtedly become the busiest person in this little community.
She took care of almost all the chores in the camp.
From inventorying and distributing supplies to planning and repairing defensive fortifications, and then to the allocation and training of manpower, she personally handled every task and managed it in an orderly manner.
Occasionally, she would personally lead a team out into the perilous wasteland, searching for hope that could allow this home to continue.
Tao Yao, on the other hand, completely relinquished her responsibilities as the manager.
She was still that lazy, wicked woman, spending her days in their cozy little nest, either fiddling with those strange old-fashioned gadgets or playing video games until she was completely exhausted.
Aside from a few truly major problems that required her intervention, she readily delegated everything else to Fei Ying.
Hiyori had no complaints about this.
She seemed to enjoy this state, working tirelessly and silently, step by step, with Tao Yao, to build their ideal paradise from ruins.
Time flows slowly in this peaceful yet fulfilling rhythm.
Thanks to Hiyori's efforts, the size of the camp did not decline due to the split; instead, it expanded slowly and steadily at a more stable pace.
New survivors were accepted, and new buildings were constructed.
Soon, the number of people in the camp exceeded thirty, fifty, and even one hundred again.
When the camp's population stabilized at over a hundred people, Fei Ying finally selected ten of the most skilled and quick-witted individuals from among her trusted core members to form an elite squad specifically responsible for venturing out to explore and gather supplies.
This greatly reduced her own burden and made the camp's operation more efficient and safer.
The weather was perfect that day.
Fei Ying once again led her team out on a mission, leaving Tao Yao to guard the camp as always.
Inside the room, Tao Yao was sitting cross-legged on the soft sofa, intently staring at the screen of the handheld game console.
The screen displays shifting light and shadow, accompanied by intense battle sound effects.
However, just as she was controlling her game character and about to deliver the final blow to the boss...
An indescribable, strange feeling, without warning, quietly emerged from the depths of her body.
The sensation was cold and sticky, like a venomous snake that had been dormant for a long time, now awakening and trying to spread along her limbs and bones to the core of her consciousness.
It is the curse and trace left by the twilight.
Even after all this time, that stubborn guy still haunts her, trying to influence and corrupt her.
Tao Yao paused in her movements.
On the game console screen, the imposing character was instantly torn to shreds by the BOSS's counterattack because of her pause.
But she couldn't even be bothered to look at it again.
An invisible yet supreme power quietly emanated from her body.
That was her original authority.
That force was both gentle and domineering, like the spring sun melting snow, easily suppressing the cold, strange feeling and driving it back to the deepest part of the body.
After doing all this, Tao Yao frowned in slight distress.
She casually tossed the game console aside, then lazily leaned back and slumped onto the sofa.
She raised one hand to cover her eyes and muttered to herself in a voice only she could hear.
If you continue to be so stubborn, I'm afraid... I really will have no choice but to completely destroy you.
Her voice carried a hint of weariness and helplessness that she herself was unaware of.
Tao Yao did not want to completely erase the traces of twilight's existence.
Although that guy was obsessive and crazy, he was one of the few people in the past who could arouse her even a little interest.
At the same time, she must never let the twilight be taken away from the past.
That would be an immeasurable disaster.
Therefore, before witnessing the true growth of the "Great Scarlet Cherry" of the past, if a better way to deal with the twilight is still not found.
Perhaps, she had no choice but to take the most helpless path and get rid of this demon completely.
Just as Tao Yao's thoughts drifted towards that forgotten past,
Outside, a series of tense and hurried footsteps approached from afar, abruptly interrupting her thoughts.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Yue's voice, filled with sobs and panic, pierced through the doorway.
"Something's wrong! Boss!"
"Second Sister...Second Sister is injured!"
In the room, Tao Yao, who was sprawled on the sofa, suddenly stiffened.
The languid ease and composure that enveloped her shattered instantly at that moment.
She suddenly stood up, strode to the door, and flung it open.
Outside the door, Ling Yue's face was streaked with tears, and she looked extremely panicked.
Tao Yao's clear eyes stared straight at her, and beneath that calmness lay a chill that could freeze the heavens and earth.
"what happened?"
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