Chapter 287: Heart Blood
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Earl Sam’s army, while not particularly skilled in actual combat, possessed impressive equipment. When combined with the rebel army’s assault, numerous soldiers stormed into the castle.
Just as Liao Ning prepared to rush into the basement to save Lili, a deafening roar resonatea tnrougn tne air. ‘l’ne castle’s root was torcetL111Y displaced, ana an enormous black dragon soared into the sky, capturing everyone’s attention.
However, Liao Ning’s surprise exceeded that caused by the dragon itself. Her astonishment grew as she noticed a small black dot on the dragon’s neck, vigorously waving at her.
“Lady Liao, I’m here! I’m riding a dragon! Isn’t he magnificent?” Lili exclaimed with excitement. However, the black dragon seemed less pleased, emitting flames from its nostrils and venting its anger towards the ground.
Liao Ning swiftly located an unmanned aircraft and prepared to board it. Yet, the moment she opened the door, she felt a sharp pain on the left side of her neck. She turned around to find Liao Xi, syringe in hand, extracting her blood.
“Leaving so soon? I won’t let you go!” Liao Xi accelerated her actions.
Reacting swiftly, Liao Ning delivered a kick to Liao Xi’s stomach, causing her to retreat and dropping the syringe.
Suddenly, the black dragon unleashed a thunderous roar, shaking its head uncontrollably. It was evident that Lili’s control over it had waned. Liao Ning had no time to engage in further confrontation with Liao Xi. She swiftly boarded the spacecraft, escaping the wrath of the black dragon alongside Lili mere moments before it unleashed its fury.
“Did you see that? I actually rode a dragon! I was so magnificent up there! I’ve never flown so high before!” Lili gushed with excitement, still caught in the thrill of riding the dragon.
Liao Ning piloted the aircraft and made her way towards Zhou Ling’s airship.
With surprise and excitement, Lili followed Liao Ning onto the airship, bombarding her with questions.
“Do you have airships? Your boyfriend must be incredibly wealthy. Is he of noble or royal lineage? He couldn’t possibly be a profiteer, could he?”
“Lili!” Liao Ning felt a headache coming on. “Would you like some candies to enjoy?
Observing the innocent expression on Lili’s face, Liao Ning couldn’t bring herself to utter the words “shut up.”
However, she understood that actions could speak louder than words. Retrieving the candies she had prepared for Liao Nai, Liao Ning promptly stuffed them into Lili’s mouth.
At first, Lili seemed startled, but soon her countenance transformed into one of utmost satisfaction, effectively silencing her.
At this point, Zhou Ling had already rendered the airship invisible, steering it towards Green Forest Planet. He received news that Zhou Ye had arrived with his men, but Liao Nai was nowhere to be found.
Meanwhile, chaos enveloped the royal castle, and Sami, donning the cloak, arrived at the underground prison where Count Sam was being held captive. Liao Xi followed closely behind.
Sami hastily lifted the unconscious Earl Sam and turned to Liao Xi for assistance. However, in the next moment, a look of terror overcame her.
“Mom, what’s happening to you? Why are you aging again?” Sami exclaimed, fear in her voice.
Liao Xi’s hair turned grey, her eyes began to sink, wrinkles multiplied on her skin, and her body trembled. Evidently, she was reaching her limit.
Liao Xi stared at her reflection in a glass window, disbelief etched on her face. Hastily, she injected Liao Ning’s blood into her body. Yet, the small amount of blood proved insufficient, only restoring her hair to its natural black color but failing to halt the aging process.
Helplessly, Liao Xi sighed. “It appears that the effects of the medicine have a time limit.”
Sami rushed to her side, attempting to offer solace. “Mom, what should we do? Should we capture Liao Ning? With her around, you won’t have to endure sleep.”
Liao Xi shook her head, then turned to Sami, gently stroking her hair.
“Mom…” Sami’s eyes reddened, tears welling up.
In the next moment, her pupils dilated. She lowered her head in disbelief, only to see a dagger 10dged In ner neart.
“Mom, Mom?” Sami couldn’t fathom what was happening.
She desperately tried to remove the dagger, but Liao Xi drove it in deeper.
Liao Xi wore a pitiable expression as she smiled. “Darling, blood can cure me too.. Have you forgotten?”