Chapter 800: Good Man Li Ang

Took me long enough to find you!

Watching Li Ang tuck the Snow Maiden into a strange sleeping bag and fiddle with something below, the Scorpio Bureau Chief's consciousness lodged in the big dog's body nearly bit his own dog teeth to shards.

Damn it! This kid's talent's decent, but he's damn disobedient!

I told him a thousand times, a million times—not to leave the dog's side, or he might run into the Snow Maiden and be lured into a blizzard to freeze to death—and the moment I slipped underground into the desert to hunt a worm, he vanished!

If I hadn't taken extra care beforehand and memorized his scent, followed it all the way here, I'd probably still be searching when he froze solid on the mountain!

Woof!

After letting out a furious roar by controlling the dog's body, the Scorpio Bureau Chief leapt straight at the Snow Maiden in the sleeping bag—only for a massive backpack to suddenly appear before his eyes.

Thud!

Holy shit, there's a dog!

After swinging the backpack and knocking the snarling dog flat, Li Ang, protected by his thick gear, lunged forward, pinned the dog under his weight, and clamped both hands over its mouth to stop it from biting.

Holy shit, you hit me?!!

Dazed and seeing stars after being knocked down by the backpack, the Scorpio Bureau Chief opened his mouth to curse—only for his jaws to be seized again, half his tongue dangling helplessly outside, leaving him only able to grunt from his throat.

During the struggle with the hiker Li Ang, the thorned crown on the dog's head was knocked off when Li Ang gripped its muzzle—the dog's furious gaze instantly cleared.

Woof… woof…

It… seems like it's been subdued?

Watching the dog beneath him stop struggling and instead whimper with its tail tucked, Li Ang hesitated slightly, then eased his pressure a little.

The now-docile dog didn't attack again—instead, it rolled onto its back, offering its belly, its dog face almost pleadingly submissive.

Quick! Kill it!

Seeing Li Ang release the dangerous-looking dog, the Snow Maiden—who had just barely caught her breath—grew tense again, struggling to sit up and say:

It's dangerous! Don't be fooled by it! I…

I've got an idea!

Interrupting the Snow Maiden, Li Ang slammed his palm and beamed:

You don't have a climbing suit—you can't hike down with me—but I've got a sleeping bag!

We can chop some branches, lash them together with climbing rope into a makeshift sled, you lie in the sleeping bag, and I'll drag you down with this dog!

Drag me down?

Hearing Li Ang's plan, the Snow Maiden shuddered all over.

Her own dream-sphere wasn't boundless like the true Dream Realm—it was confined to this mountain alone. If he dragged her down, she'd reach the edge of the nightmare.

Normally, being pulled to the nightmare's edge would just wake her—but now, the Abyss of Fallen Souls merged with reality. If she was dragged out from the nightmare's edge, she'd enter reality itself!

Unlike the sandworms and sea monsters, she had no combat strength—her physical condition was no different from an ordinary human woman. All her power resided within this mountain.

If he forcibly dragged her out of the dream, she'd be utterly helpless—and without the dream's protection, she might even dissolve outright into reality!

…

No no no!

Understanding Li Ang's intent, the Snow Maiden quickly shook her head and refused:

I… I just remembered—I have a team leader! Just… leave me here, give me a blanket, and wait for him to come rescue me!

Huh? Your brain finally cleared up!

Seeing this idiot woman finally stop babbling, Li Ang nodded happily, pulled out his satellite phone, selected the service provider, and asked:

I tried calling for ages with no response… what's your team leader's number? Let me see if I can connect!

Number? What's that?

Not understanding what Li Ang held in his hand, but knowing this was a dream—where anything not too absurd could be filled in by the mind—the Snow Maiden fell silent for a moment, then, gambling on a chance, ventured:

Six?

… Six your ass! GlobalStar numbers are twelve digits!

Looks like this idiot woman hasn't snapped out of it yet.

Disappointed, Li Ang put away the satellite phone, found a climbing rope, tied the docile dog to a nearby tree, tugged hard several times to confirm it couldn't break free, then grabbed his axe and went to chop trees.

Seeing Li Ang finally leave, the vicious dog bared its teeth at her again—the Snow Maiden didn't dare linger. She drew a deep breath, ready to flee with the wind and snow—yet…

Woof!

With a howl that shook the soul, the Snow Maiden—half her body already merged with the blizzard—shuddered violently and was violently ejected from the storm.

With that loud howl, the blizzard within a five-hundred-meter radius centered on the trio instantly scattered, reducing to a moderate snowfall.

Damn it…

Watching the dog, still baring its teeth at her but tied to the tree, the Snow Maiden, paralyzed in the sleeping bag by the dog's howl, nearly cried.

It's one of those suppression-type anomalies… Had I known I'd run into this, I'd have swapped places with that sea monster—take on the Scorpio Bureau Chief myself.

I have no combat ability, but neither did he need any—just run fast. I could turn into wind and snow—escaping would've been effortless.

But after taking on the task of dealing with this Level Three Clearance Officer, I got caught red-handed by this man and dog—and if this keeps up…

Ugly, but it'll do!

After hacking branches and tying them with spare climbing rope into a crooked sled, Li Ang nodded in satisfaction, chopped a length of rope, looped it twice around the dog's chest and back, tied several tight knots—his makeshift dog sled was complete.

He lifted the limp Snow Maiden, strapped the pale-faced woman to the sled, looked up at the now-thinning snow, and grinned.

Good—the snow's finally lightened. You're saved now.

Saved my ass! If you drag me out, I'm dead!!!

Looking up at Li Ang, his large goggles still smiling warmly, as if he had done something noble, the unlucky Snow Maiden took a deep breath and shouted coldly:

Let go of me, human!

???

I'm the spirit of winter, the Snow Maiden dwelling in this mountain! I can summon blizzards at will! Let me go, and I'll… what's that look on your face?

Nothing…

With pity, Li Ang shook his head slightly, ignoring the frozen fool, and took up half the sled rope alongside the wagging dog.

I'm not lying! I really am the Snow Maiden!

Yeah yeah yeah, I believe you, I believe you.

If you believe me, stop!

Stop? I'll stop when we reach the bottom.

Damn it, you still don't believe me!

Believe? Of course I believe.

Glancing toward the faint climbing camp below, Li Ang sighed, resigned, slung the sled rope over his shoulder, and trudged downhill, step by heavy step.

I'll believe you're the Snow Maiden—even if you say you're the Snow King. By the way, can you sing that song?

Wh… what song?

You love me~ I love you~ Mi Xue Bing Cheng sweet sweet~

…

Fuck, dragging a crazy woman down the mountain and singing to her? I'm such a good guy!

Help! I won't go down! Help! Someone will die! Help!!!

(End of Chapter)