The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 397 Facing It Head-On

Fei Bo naturally noticed the pattern on the wings as well, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, the light becoming even more dazzling.

He involuntarily took a step forward, as if drawn by an invisible force, eager to observe the sphere where Meros was located more closely.

However, when he reached the edge of the circle formed by the fallen longsword, a powerful resistance suddenly struck, as if an invisible wall was blocking his way.

Despite his best efforts, he was unable to move forward even half a step.

Just as he was about to force his way through the barrier, something unexpected happened.

Just as he reached the edge and was about to step into it, a cluster of black flames suddenly rose up in front of him.

The flames, like a ghost, ignited out of nowhere without warning, burning fiercely and emitting a chilling black light.

Fei Bo's heart tightened suddenly, and an inexplicable sense of crisis surged into his heart.

His body reacted instinctively, and he subconsciously took a small step back.

In that instant, the black flames, like a ferocious beast, lunged at him with bared fangs and claws.

If he hadn't retreated in time, the eerie flames would have clung to his body like maggots, plunging him into an abyss of no return.

However, faced with this sudden and thrilling scene, Fei Bo was not frightened; instead, his eyes revealed amazement.

He stared at the black flames burning fiercely in front of him, seemingly captivated by their appearance, completely forgetting the danger he had just faced.

"So beautiful."

Fei Bo couldn't help but let out a heartfelt exclamation of admiration.

The exclamation seemed to transcend time and space, echoing in the air.

Upon hearing the sound, Lin Xiyue felt as if she had been electrocuted. Her attention was drawn to the black flame by an invisible force.

The black flames, like the brightest stars in the night sky, burned so intensely and dazzlingly. They leaped and danced, as if silently guarding this place.

However, after only a short while, the black flame seemed to realize that Fei Bo had no intention of continuing forward, so it withdrew its light and disappeared in an instant, like a ghost.

Lin Xiyue stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the space that had just been occupied by black flames.

Now, there was nothing there. If she hadn't just witnessed the existence of the black flames, she probably would have thought, like before, that it was just an empty space.

"Um... are you Fei Bo's true form?"

Lin Xiyue's gaze shifted from the empty space to Fei Bo. She hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to ask.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's call, Fei Bo slowly turned his head, looking at Lin Xiyue with a hint of doubt.

A barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes, as if he were somewhat surprised by Lin Xiyue's appearance.

"So, you must be the little human that Belk raised?"

A dismissive voice rang out in the air, tinged with contempt.

His gaze was sharp as he scrutinized Lin Xiyue from head to toe, as if examining an insignificant object.

Why do you say similar things to me almost every time you see me?

Lin Xiyue looked at Fei Bo with suspicion and muttered a complaint under her breath.

This isn't the first time I've heard him say something like this; he said something similar the last time I saw his clone.

Just as Lin Xiyue was lost in thought, Fei Bo suddenly laughed, his laughter seemingly carrying a hint of mockery and curiosity.

"Oh? It seems my clone has seen you before. How interesting."

His gaze was fixed on Lin Xiyue, as if trying to see through her eyes to the depths of her heart.

Lin Xiyue was startled by Fei Bo's gaze. She looked away uncomfortably, secretly groaning in her heart.

She didn't want Philip to know what had happened between him and his clone, especially about her being knocked unconscious and locked up.

“(⊙o⊙)…, well, it’s nothing, we only met once, and then you knocked me out and locked me up.”

Lin Xiyue stammered as she explained, her voice growing softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

Fei Bo was clearly not satisfied with Lin Xiyue's explanation. He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a half-smile.

"Hehehe, alright then."

He said it casually, then turned and walked back the way he came, leaving Lin Xiyue standing there alone, feeling uneasy.

The pillar that originally formed the doorway was, as if by magic, quickly restored to its original shape after Fei Bo walked out.

However, the blank spaces on the pillars that were previously filled with blank spaces have now been replaced by a series of numbers.

The string of numbers counted down from one hour, like a countdown clock ticking away, time passing second by second.

Now, almost ten minutes have passed, and the number continues to decrease.

But Philip seemed completely unconcerned about the countdown numbers; he didn't even glance at them, as if they had nothing to do with him.

His gaze fell directly on the original point of the pillar, as if there were something placed there.

Then, without hesitation, he strode towards the origin of the pillar.

When he reached the pillar, he stopped, bent down slightly, and reached out to pick something up from among the lifelike sculptures of worshipping people.

The thing was small and looked like part of some kind of object, but Lin Xiyue couldn't tell exactly what it was from a distance.

After picking up the object, Fei Bo didn't pause at all, or even glance at it, as if it were something he knew all too well, and casually stuffed it into his mouth.

The next second, his brows furrowed tightly, and he closed his eyes, as if the smell of that thing made him feel very uncomfortable.

Two minutes passed, and Phib finally opened his eyes again.

When he looked at Lin Xiyue again, his eyes had completely changed.

It was no longer the faint curiosity of before, but a strange, unfathomable gaze.

This gaze not only contained interest in her, but also a profound understanding of her importance as a person.

"What's wrong with you? ヽ(?Д?)?"

Lin Xiyue looked at Fei Bo with a face full of horror. His originally clear eyes now looked strange, revealing an unfathomable expression.

A sense of fear rose in Lin Xiyue's heart. She unconsciously took a step back, pressing her body tightly against the ball, as if this would bring her a sense of security.

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