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Chapter 235 Curse

"I...I don't dare..."

Ye Mingxuan hesitated; he still didn't dare let Wenli see him in his current state.

"What are you so afraid of?! Are you even a man, dawdling like that?! (??д??)"

Wenli felt both amused and exasperated, and her words carried a hint of sternness.

"I already said it before! No matter what, as long as the other person retains their human form, I can accept it without hesitation. After all, what I'm fond of is the person themselves!"

Thinking this, Wenli frowned slightly and suddenly strained her arms, trying to break free from Ye Mingxuan's tight embrace.

Perhaps influenced by Wenli's words, Ye Mingxuan didn't put up much resistance and was easily pushed away by Wenli.

Having successfully broken free of her restraints, Wenli hurriedly raised her head, widened her eyes, and carefully examined the man she had been searching for for over a year—Ye Mingxuan.

His entire body, from head to toe, except for his face, was almost completely wrapped in snow-white ribbons, as if he were restricted by layers of shackles.

He was wearing a plain white tracksuit with a long hood that hung loosely, making him look somewhat gloomy.

Ye Mingxuan's somewhat messy black hair, like some messy withered branches in the snow, stubbornly peeked out from the gaps in the bandages, with a few strands showing.

It was these few strands of hair that made Wenli realize that he hadn't gone bald because of his awakened abilities or anything like that, which was really great.

However, his face, which was the only part of his body that was exposed, was not completely uncovered.

He was wearing an enormous mask, which acted like a thick barrier, covering most of the lower half of his face.

In this way, when Wenli looked over, all she could see were Ye Mingxuan's deep, pool-like eyes and a tiny patch of skin at the corner of his eye.

But even with just that tiny bit of exposed skin, Wenli keenly noticed something unusual about it.

"You! What's wrong with you?! (((?Д?))) "

Wenli's hands trembled slightly, but her gaze was unusually firm, like the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Despite feeling nervous and uneasy, she slowly extended her right hand and gently touched the string on Ye Mingxuan's mask.

When her fingertips finally touched the thin rope, a strange feeling welled up inside her. However, without the slightest hesitation, she gripped the rope tightly and then carefully untied it.

As the mask was gradually removed, Ye Mingxuan's face, which he had tried so hard to conceal, was slowly revealed to Wenli.

The first thing that catches the eye is a large expanse of ink-black patterns, densely covering the lower half of his face like a spider web.

These patterns are intricate and beautiful, and each line seems to contain some profound meaning and power.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that these black patterns begin at his lips and spread outwards in an irregular yet rhythmic manner.

Some patterns extend upwards to below the eyes, adding a touch of depth; others descend along his long neck to his delicate collarbone, then disappear into the fabric, leaving one wondering what secrets these mysterious patterns hold.

Seeing this amazing scene, Wenli couldn't help but quicken her movements.

She quickly reached out and grabbed Ye Mingxuan's tightly wrapped white hoodie, and with a forceful tug, the most important and eye-catching part of the black pattern was finally fully revealed as the garment was pulled open.

It was an incomparably splendid and stunning flower, like a dazzling pearl, quietly blooming in his heart.

Upon closer inspection, it reveals a unique multi-petal structure, which at first glance resembles a delicate rose, but the petals are sharper than those of a rose, like a meticulously crafted work of art.

Its color is truly exceptional; it is an extremely beautiful and captivating gradient red.

Starting from the center of the flower, the color deepens from light to dark. The central part is as white as snow, gradually transitioning to a light pink, and then extending outwards to become a vivid, blood-red deep red, as fiery and dazzling as a burning flame.

The subtle and natural variations in color are captivating.

Wenli stared wide-eyed at the unprecedented and exotic flower before her, her heart filled with shock and amazement.

She had never imagined that such a beautiful flower could exist in the world. It seemed to possess a mysterious magic that could easily attract everyone's attention and make people fall deeply in love with it.

This strange flower grew right in Ye Mingxuan's heart, rising and falling gently with each of his light breaths.

The gentle sway made the flower seem as if it had come to life, vibrant and lively.

No, it doesn't just look like it! It is alive!

Under Wenli's unwavering gaze, the flower slowly unfurled a brand new petal!

The newly grown petals are crimson, fresh and vibrant, contrasting beautifully with the existing petals around them, adding to their alluring charm.

"What, what is this?!"

Wenli's voice trembled slightly as she looked up at Ye Mingxuan and asked.

"This is a curse."

Ye Mingxuan answered Wenli's question in a low voice, then pulled up his clothes and wrapped himself up in layers of clothing again.

"I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

Ye Mingxuan stood up and addressed Lin Xiyue and Molos, who were sitting opposite him and watching his conversation with Wenli.

After he finished speaking, he got up and sat down next to Wenli, but he still held Wenli's hand tightly.

"A curse? What does that mean?!"

Although Wenli didn't understand, she could still tell from the word that it was definitely not a good thing.

"This is a special spell. When it is placed on a cub in its awakening stage, it will gradually absorb the energy within its body. It will not bear fruit until the cub's entire chest cavity is covered with this flower."

Louis glanced at Meros beside him and could tell that he had no intention of explaining, while Lin Xiyue simply didn't understand and could only explain it herself.

"A cub? But Brother Mingxuan is almost 20 years old this year, so he's not a cub anymore, is he?"

Wenli glanced at Ye Mingxuan, her expression turning strange.

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