Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 944: Chapter 448: Dragon and Tiger

(Yesterday’s skill selection seems to have left some of the readers dissatisfied. Some prefer Near and Far or Ghostly Shadow Clone. If you have suggestions, feel free to leave a message here. Lang’s original idea was to use Space Vibration along with Weakness Perception, to transform into a humanoid catastrophe, further enhancing both output and defense. If you’re not satisfied, you can leave a message… The plot hasn’t unfolded yet, so there’s still time.)

If the Reversal Mirror had self-awareness, it would probably curse at the bottom of the lake.

You humans are crazy, why throw me away? You better have a good reason!

And Cheese knows Li Ye’s personality well.

If she doesn’t throw away the Reversal Mirror, who knows what Li Ye might do.

It’s not impossible for him to use the Reversal Mirror on himself or on her.

Although she’s curious whether Li Ye, after using the Reversal Mirror, would resemble Li Yunyan?

But that’s not what she wants right now.

“Help me wash again…” she softly spoke her request, her heartbeat accelerating.

She knows this request is somewhat shady, almost threatening.

Before, with her personality, she would never say such a thing.

But now, under the influence of the Heartless Fruit and after all that’s happened, she no longer cares about any consequences.

Even changing her clothes and washing her body didn’t lead to anything. She… must make a bold move!

This familiar scene reminded her of a past moment alone between them.

It was during a siege action against the sub-branch of the Ember Church hidden under Giant City.

Of course, it was also a nightmare for the Netherworld Train.

It’s said that hearing Li Ye’s name still makes them tremble.

It was during that battle that her arm was fractured, encased in a cast, making mobility difficult.

That night, Li Ye took her home.

She had lazily sprawled on the sofa, letting Li Ye help her, who had difficulty moving, to remove her clothes.

Then, she merely wanted to tease the young man.

As she watched Li Ye, blushing, carefully take off her clothes, she suddenly felt a strong impulse.

But considering her arm injury and potential regrets towards her ideals,

she suppressed that impulse, giving up the invitation to help her wash her back.

Otherwise, how would it have gotten to the Doll’s turn?

Now that she thinks of it, she regrets it quite a bit.

The injury is to her arm, not her waist, she merely needed to exercise restraint…

Under the allure of the Heartless Fruit, Cheese’s thoughts intensified.

At this moment, Li Ye is stiff.

If changing Cheese’s clothes earlier was a helpless act,

he certainly can’t let Cheese awaken like that.

Moreover, at least he can use the Reversal Mirror to suppress undesirable desires.

But now, with the Reversal Mirror tossed into the lake and Cheese herself already awake, she’s asking for another wash.

“You’re awake now, wash yourself… change your request.” Li Ye speaks softly.

He remembers hearing the voice during his coma, the injured, dying girl who dragged her immobile legs, crawled across the gravel, tearing her clothes and skin, using her only Holy Healing Potion on him.

Whispered in his ear, her words carried closeness, reluctance, and emotion…

Li Ye seems to understand something. The power of the Heartless Fruit intensifies, but another girl’s features emerge in his mind, suppressing that sense of panic.

“No choice, I don’t have much strength now… I feel dirty, you surely didn’t wash me clean…” Cheese’s tone gentle, seemingly indifferent: “After all, you’ve seen everything… nothing to be shy about.”

Yet her racing heartbeat and flushed cheeks seemed to betray her.

“Now, we’re both parasitized by the Heartless Fruit. Things could get out of hand…” Li Ye softly reminds, countless unpleasant words echoing in his mind.

Li Ye’s willpower is strong, but that doesn’t mean he won’t act harmfully towards others, especially under restricted circumstances.

“Yes, we’re both parasitized.” Cheese paused: “So, don’t worry about me parasitizing you…”

Seeing Li Ye about to speak again, Cheese softly said: “Before I finish washing, don’t fetch it… Also, don’t harm yourself…”

Li Ye was momentarily speechless, he truly considered retrieving the Reversal Mirror from the lake.

Or physically suppressing his desires.

That might be painful, but he possesses the Eternal Chosen Face, able to heal any injury.

Though it might leave a psychological shadow…

At this point, Cheese anticipated these actions, blocking these options.

Seeing Li Ye’s flushed face and silent response, Cheese felt somewhat disappointed. Thinking, Heartless Fruit are you effective or not? He hasn’t used the Divine Demon Stele yet, do you have a use?

Yet still spoke: “If you’re shy, close your eyes. I’ll guide you. No more refusals.”

So, after preparing warm water and a big bucket,

Li Ye suppressing the intense allure in his heart, lifted Cheese, stepping into the warm bucket.

Closing his eyes, he felt the warm water seep into his clothes, dampening his skin. He also sensed the girl’s soft body leaning against him, her gentle hair brushing against his neck.

His palm, held and guided by Cheese, to wipe away any possible grime on her.