Chapter 120: Saving the Proud, Ruthless Blood Hunter 15

Overestimating oneself.

Chu Tang spoke coldly, turned the wrist, and shot a blade from the fingertips.

The wild wolf didn't even have time to charge forward before the fingertip blade pierced its brow, causing it to collapse and lose breath.

Just in case, they dealt another blow, and only then felt at ease kicking the wild wolf away.

Tangtang is amazing.

Jin Chen clasped hands together, clapped lightly, and a smiling mist suffused the face.

Hmph, that's only natural.

Chu Tang was praised, pursed the lips, and said, "I'll stay here tonight."

You've worked hard, great hero; leave these little chores like cleaning and starting a fire to me.

Jin Chen saw the youth preparing to gather firewood, quickly stepped forward, took the firewood from their hands, and said, "Starting a fire by drilling wood is very slow."

Chu Tang blinked, originally intending to start a fire with inner energy, but doing so might let Jin Chen notice their identity.

Chu Tang brushed off the dust on their hands, stood to the side, and watched Jin Chen start the fire.

The fire was soon lit; Jin Chen then diligently cleaned the place where the wild wolf had slept, and only then was it finished.

At this time, dusk fell and danger lurked everywhere in the forest.

Jin Chen would also not allow Chu Tang to go out looking for the spirit pearl at this time.

The two leaned together to roast by the fire.

More precisely, it was Chu Tang, feeling a bit cold, who unilaterally roasted by the fire.

As a blood clan member, Jin Chen felt uncomfortable getting close to the fire.

Having eaten their fill at noon, but being well cared for by Jin Chen these days with regular mealtimes, around 7 p. m. Chu Tang always felt like eating something.

They poked Jin Chen's arm.

I'm hungry.

What would you like to eat? I'll go get it for you first.

It's rare for the wife to be so obedient; Jin Chen added another piece of firewood and asked.

Anything is fine.

Chu Tang gazed at the cave entrance, secretly thinking that challengers needed to stay here for fifteen days, and there should be plenty of food on the island.

I'll go out and find it for you.

Jin Chen gently pinched the youth's warm cheek, speaking softly, "Don't run around; I'll be back soon."

I know, annoying.

Breaking free from Jin Chen's grasp, Chu Tang gave a look that was both annoyed and angry.

Yet when looking at Jin Chen's departing back, they couldn't suppress their inner feelings, pressed their lips and smiled, their eyes showing a hint of joy.

Not long after, Jin Chen returned carrying two rabbits.

They also took some seasonings from the examination house.

0731 recalled how the guarding elf had wanted to stop them but dared not, shook their head, and sighed.

In order to please the Host's wife, they could only wrong the Host.

Tangtang.

Jin Chen, seemingly seeking praise, placed the cleaned rabbit beside Chu Tang, then crouched to look at them, as if awaiting compliments.

You're amazing, truly amazing.

Chu Tang pushed away the approaching face with a fingertip, whispering praise.

After trimming the inedible parts with a dagger, a clean skewer was threaded through and placed on the rack to roast.

Chu Tang sat by the rack, hugging their knees, watching the scene of the roasting rabbit, feeling a bit vacant, thoughts drifting back to childhood.

Just a moment later, their mood began to sink.

In childhood, their parents would also take them out for picnics.

But after that, there were none left, all because of those blood clans...

Those blood clans killed their parents.

Feeling the cold arm of Jin Chen around their waist, Chu Tang's eyes flickered, their heart torn.

What's wrong, Tangtang? Not happy?

Jin Chen sensed their low spirits and pulled the youth into an embrace.

No.

Chu Tang objected.

Yet their gaze remained fixed on their toes, refusing to look up.

Nonsense, it's obvious. Jin Chen couldn't fail to notice, leaned in, rubbed Chu Tang's neck, and asked, "What's making you unhappy?"

I already said there isn't!

Chu Tang's voice grew agitated, they shook off Jin Chen's arm around them, and shouted, "Can't you stop meddling with me?!"

【!!】

0731 held their breath in the System Space, wondering if they were about to argue!

Both paused for a few seconds.

Chu Tang came to, their eyes flickering, gaze shifting away from Jin Chen's face, the corners slightly reddened.

They knew their emotions had flared and shouldn't have lost their temper with Jin Chen.

Jin Chen had never drunk human blood nor wantonly harmed humans; they were not at fault.

Turning slightly, they shifted their sitting position, Chu Tang hugged their knees and buried their head, throat feeling constricted.

Jin Chen will leave, for sure.

Nobody can stand my temper.

Anyone who treats me well will be driven away.

Chutang's fingertips, gripping his own wrist, turned white from the force.

A few seconds later, a rustling sound was heard, like footsteps walking on firewood.

Chutang's heart sank, a dull pain lingering.

As expected, he still left...

But the next second, he was suddenly embraced from behind, a familiar scent entering his nose.

"Tangtang, don't be unhappy."

His rich voice, wrapped in deep tenderness, sounded in Chutang's ear, stirring his heart.

"Tell me, okay?"

Jin Chen held the youth in his arms, leaning half against a boulder, coaxing him gently.

【Villain Heartthrob Value +10! Total 61!】

"Jin Chen..."

Chutang suddenly clung to his neck, his tone accusatory, his youthful voice filled with grievance and pity.

"You didn't leave."

"I won't leave; you're still here, where would I go?"

Jin Chen lowered his gaze, staring at the youth, wiping away the tear that spilled from the corner of his eye, "Tangtang, you don't want me to leave, right?"

"You didn't leave, but I just yelled at you like that."

"Tangtang often says the opposite of what he means; I'm used to it." Jin Chen feigned a sigh, but his tone carried a smile.

"Jin Chen, I miss my father and mother..."

Chutang curled up in his embrace; even though Jin Chen's body was always cold, it gave him a sense of security.

He spoke with a trembling voice, his eye sockets slightly red, tears continually falling.

"When they died, I was already eleven; the family elders said I was too young then to remember, but I remember everything."

"I know, Tangtang is very smart."

Chutang still had a belly full of grievances he wanted to voice, but he also remembered he couldn't reveal his identity, leaving him momentarily speechless.

He rubbed his tears dry on Jin Chen's collar, then pressed against his chest, sobbing softly.

Jin Chen had no heartbeat.

They are different.

Just like humans and the blood clan are different.

Chutang thought, his fine eyelashes shielding his eyes, and he leaned tighter into Jin Chen's embrace.

But no matter what, he is the only one in this world who treats me well.

No one will ever treat me better than Jin Chen does.

Seeing Chutang's emotions finally settle, Jin Chen let out a breath, feeling somewhat relieved.

"Tangtang, the wild rabbits are roasted; get up and eat."

"You make it for me."

Chutang spoke in a muffled voice.

He took a wild rabbit, sprinkled seasoning on it, then wrapped the hot roasting stick in clean leaves before handing it to Chutang.

The roasted rabbit tasted good; Chutang ate his fill, and his mood improved a bit.

Having eaten and drunk enough, it was time to sleep.

But just as he was about to close his eyes, Chutang again felt the fluctuation of the Soul-Capturing Bell.

This time the reaction was more intense.

He opened his eyes, pressed a hand to his chest, and lifted his gaze to look at Jin Chen, who was holding him.

How could Jin Chen not feel the spiritual power fluctuation of the Soul-Capturing Bell?

Knowing that Chutang currently did not want to reveal his identity, he pretended to fall into a deep sleep.

Chutang waited a moment, then cautiously slipped out of Jin Chen's embrace.

He did not wake.

Chutang let out a breath, took out the Soul-Capturing Bell, circulated his internal energy, and sensed the fluctuation.

The Soul-Capturing Bell had been sealed by him; it only rang when near the killer, so the murderer who harmed his parents must be on this island.

He walked out of the cave entrance and headed in the direction indicated by the Soul-Capturing Bell.