Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

It's at least much better than the kind of higher-ranking manipulator identity that Silver Wolf offered.

In contrast to the harmonious atmosphere between Xing and Liuying, Xilan, who had simply found a place to stay, looked at the sky that would never see the next day and exhaled a breath of stale air.

How come I keep running into Star Core Hunters everywhere I go?

Is it her fault?

Or is it because he often follows Xing around?

Her gaze was somewhat vacant, and she didn't even notice the person quietly sitting to the side.

When Xi Lan realized there was someone else beside her, she turned around and saw that smiling face.

She almost swore.

However, Xi Lan's long-term upbringing allowed her to forcefully swallow the curse that almost escaped her lips.

"...May I ask what's the matter, Miss Black Swan?" She gave the other person an awkward yet polite smile.

While the man was unaware, she quietly distanced herself from the black swan, maintaining a safe distance.

If the other party were to do something, she could immediately get away from this strange fortune teller.

Moreover, lately, Xilan has been finding the other person in strange places.

But every time, because Huang Quan was by his side, this person acted as if nothing had happened.

Every step you take will take a detour.

Why is this person so afraid of the underworld?

Xi Lan also asked Huang Quan about this out of curiosity.

The other person simply said that they enjoyed dancing with the Black Swan, but she didn't know why the other person had almost completely avoided her after that dance.

Moreover, given her bewildered expression, Xi Lan knew that the truth of the matter was probably only known to the fortune teller, Black Swan.

"I just happened to be passing by and wanted to chat with Miss Fox for a while."

How could the black swan not sense Xi Lan's resistance? She simply chuckled indifferently.

At this moment, she sat calmly in the chair, looking much more relaxed than the people around her.

"Why didn't that sea patroller come with you this time?" she asked casually, at least not when Huang Quan was around.

She definitely has the appearance of a mature older sister.

“We’re not always together. I have my things to do, and she has hers.”

Looking at the black swan sitting elegantly in the chair beside her, Xi Lan still asked, "You seemed to be looking for me before..."

"But why do you always act like nothing happened whenever you see Huang Quan?"

The black swan, caught off guard by the direct question, glanced at the fox, whose face was full of anticipation.

She narrowed her eyes and smiled, looking even more like a fox than Xi Lan.

"If you let me touch your fox ears... I might as well tell you these things."

Besides, no matter what, a fox-person's ears are a place that shouldn't be touched casually, and she didn't believe that the other party would really let her, a 'stranger' she had only met a few times, touch them.

Seeing Xi Lan's furrowed brows, the Black Swan chuckled as if to say, "I knew it."

"My hearing isn't good," she replied earnestly.

Then, as if understanding Xi Lan's current thoughts, the unruly tail was placed on the black swan's lap.

The furry touch on my thigh caused a tingling sensation.

"But I can let you touch my tail."

Xi Lan wore a very obedient smile.

"Could you tell me a little something about the Underworld, Ms. Black Swan?"

I had already warned this person.

But why am I still so interested in that 'sea patrol knight'?

The black swan still wore a smile, but her palm covered Xilan's tail, gently kneading it.

Feeling the trembling of her tail, she glanced at Xi Lan, who seemed unaffected, and then at her ears, which were twitching involuntarily.

"Although there's not much to say, it seems that the death of the Grand Duke of Netherfire is somewhat related to this person."

After all, the death of the Darkfire Duke of the [Eternal Fire Mansion] caused quite a stir in the galaxy, and many people were curious about who could so easily kill the Darkfire Duke.

Xi Lan frowned slightly; clearly, she knew about this.

But... why is this related to the underworld?

As if seeking more answers and wanting to understand her friend better, she looked at the woman gently stroking her tail, searching for answers.

"Well, I'm sorry, little fox, that's all I can say." She just smiled, but the next second she spoke again: "Anyway, my personal advice is still to keep your distance from that dangerous woman."

"Run as far as possible."

Black Swan's tone was gentle, but her words sent chills down Xi Lan's spine.

"Otherwise, you will be eaten until there are no bones left."

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Chapter 198 I Should Be Under the Car

Seemingly disbelieving Black Swan's words, Xi Lan was about to retract her fox tail and prepare to keep a proper distance from Black Swan.

She tried moving her tail for a long time, but she couldn't get it back.

She glanced at the person out of the corner of her eye and noticed that the black swan was smiling. This inexplicable closeness made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Can you let go of... my tail now?" She maintained her polite smile as she watched the person getting closer and closer.

She has been driven to a point where she has no way out.

"I've already answered your question, Miss Fox. Can't I pet you a little longer?"

Her fingertips gently pressed against Xi Lan's tail, while she smiled tenderly.

"...That wasn't even an answer to my question," Xi Lan muttered softly, but still let the other stroke her fluffy tail before sighing.

He didn't tell her anything about Huang Quan himself.

"I don't know why you're telling me all this, and I don't know why all these strange things have happened since I came to Pinocchio... I even keep running into people I don't want to meet at all." At this moment, regardless of whether Black Swan could hear her or not, Xi Lan was talking to herself.

As a dutiful listener, Black Swan simply smiled throughout, obediently listening to Xi Lan's little complaints.

When she realized what was happening, Xi Lan came to her senses and looked at the black swan that had been sitting next to her for who knows how long.

Now she had to admit one thing: this woman was indeed a good listener.

"It's all fate, Miss Yulan." She chuckled softly, her hand stroking her tail slowly coming to a stop.

Xi Lan slowly retracted her tail, swaying it somewhat uncomfortably.

"Oh, another riddle teller."

She twitched the corners of her mouth, and upon hearing Black Swan's words, she simply assumed he was just another one who didn't speak seriously.

Now that Xi Lan has given her a chance to communicate, it's uncertain whether she will meet this mysterious woman again.

Anyway, it has nothing to do with her anymore.

With this thought in mind, Xi Lan turned her head again, almost having a friendly face-to-face encounter with the woman.

But there was nowhere left for her to retreat.

"If we want to know more about that sea patrolman, let's find a place where no one will bother us..."

She pressed her slender, gloved fingers against the silver fox's lips and narrowed her eyes.

"How about it, just you and me, have a proper talk?"

However, in Huang Quan's eyes, all he saw was Xi Lan seemingly talking to the Black Swan.

There was a strange feeling in my heart.

She quickly took a step forward, and strode up behind the two men, bending down slightly.

As they looked at each other in bewilderment, her unusually calm voice slowly rang out.

"Are you talking about me?"

Upon hearing this voice, the Black Swan reacted as if by some kind of stress response, quickly releasing her hand from Xi Lan's lips and rapidly maintaining a considerable distance from her.

"No, you heard wrong."

She smiled, but in Xi Lan's eyes, this appearance conveyed a subtle sense of guilt.

Seeing someone so mature in front of me like this, the contrast is quite interesting.

"I have some things to take care of, so I'll take my leave now."

Before Ya Huangquan could say anything more, the Black Swan found some excuse and hurriedly left.

Watching her hurried departure, Xi Lan still felt that something must have happened between Huang Quan and that person.

But I just can't get the answer out of them.

She merely glanced subtly at Huang Quan, who seemed completely unaware of what had happened, and then thought back to the admonitory words the Black Swan had just spoken to her.

Otherwise, you'll be eaten alive, not even bones will be left.

Xi Lan glanced at Huang Quan's straightforward appearance again. Was he really that kind of dangerous predator?

Moreover, the other party is also related to the death of Duke Minghuo.

She glanced subtly at Huang Quan, who hadn't understood what was going on at all, and finally just sighed.

I felt like I was being looked at in a very rude way.

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She simply tilted her head in confusion and glanced at Xi Lan with a puzzled look.