Shirley walked closer.
The next second, a foot struck her, kicking her to the ground, followed by a flurry of punches and kicks.
That person cursed, their eyes filled with malice and pleasure!
“Damned doll, you lucky bastard… Were you laughing at me back then? Feeling proud, huh? You think just because you got a new master, I wouldn’t dare lay a hand on you?!”
“I’m telling you, useless!”
“If I want to hit you, I’ll hit you. If I want to kick you, I’ll kick you. No one can stop me!”
The others saw this and tried to restrain him, quickly saying, “Wait… Calm down! This doll already has Professor Ye’s tag!”
“If you really break her, it’ll be a big problem!”
“Get lost!”
The man forcefully shook off their hands!
Then he turned, his bloodshot eyes sweeping over several people who usually played with him, looking at their submissive expressions, a sneer escaping his nose.
He pointed at Shirley under his foot, cursing in anger!
“You useless lot! This doll mocked us in the office, and now that she’s right here… none of you dare hit her? Don’t say you know me! I don’t have cowardly friends!”
Those few looked grim, recalling the twisted smile Shirley had shown them in the office, then looking at her curled up miserably on the ground.
Malice rose uncontrollably in their hearts, cruelty clouding their eyes.
Their fists clenched tightly!
Then, they joined the man, kicking and punching Shirley together!
“I’m an Evolver! Not trash!”
“Damn… Just a worthless doll, what’s there to be proud of?!”
“Exactly, don’t think that having a new master means you can mock us… Even in front of that guy, I’d dare punch you!”
Others, whose Rationality remained, wanted to stop them, but had no way, only anxiously circling around!
“Wait, calm down!”
“If Professor Ye finds out, it’ll be a mess!”
“Then let’s beat up Professor Ye too!”
They lost their minds, faces flushed with excitement, twisted and ugly like demons.
Cracks gradually appeared on Shirley’s body as she lay on the ground, trampled underfoot.
In the shadow of her messy bangs, a trace of enchanting scarlet flickered in her eyes.
Her small mouth moved slightly.
She chewed on Rationality, stirring the malice deep in others’ hearts.
She counted silently.
One, two, three… ten.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
A series of hurried footsteps approached rapidly!
Then, several flying kicks sent the people assaulting Shirley crashing into the walls!
At the corner of Shirley’s mouth, a faint smile appeared, almost unnoticeable.
A shadow fell over her.
A pair of warm, large hands pulled her up from the ground and into an embrace.
Shirley greedily clung to that warmth, that familiar scent, obsession flickering in her eyes.
She reached out with her battered hands, weakly pushing at Ye Kui’s shoulder, head lowered.
From beneath her skirt, a Charm “happened” to fall out.
On it, twisted words appeared.
A few clear droplets fell from above, landing on it, wetting the wood.
[Master… dirty.]
Ye Kui looked at the teardrops on the Charm, clenching his fist.
“Not dirty.”
“Shirley is not dirty.”
He held Shirley tightly in his arms.
[Master… it hurts, it hurts so much.]
In Ye Kui’s eyes, she was like a bullied kitten, pouring out her grievances.
Ye Kui felt the dampness spreading on his neck.
He had worked so hard to repair Shirley, and now she was full of cracks again.
Truly… infuriating.
Coldness filled Ye Kui’s eyes.
Holding Shirley, he strode toward the group.
The others slid down from the wall, the pain shocking them back to their senses.
Malice faded like a receding tide.
Terror surged in their hearts!
Cold sweat broke out!
They didn’t understand how they had been so bold earlier, losing control?
Now, they were full of regret, deep regret!
They looked at Ye Kui in fear.
“Professor Ye, we’re sorry, we were wrong!”
“Professor Ye, please forgive us!”
Ye Kui glanced at their tear-streaked faces.
“Even if you beg for mercy, I won’t let you go.”
The group froze.
A chill spread through their bodies.
The organization wouldn’t offend an alchemist who could solve problems just for their sake.
So, their courage flared again, and they glared at Ye Kui with venom, launching a sneak attack!
In the Evolver circle, it was common knowledge: alchemists were at the bottom, the weakest.
Within seven steps, they were confident they could quickly and steadily kill Ye Kui!
“If so… Professor Ye, die!”
They surged forward like leopard eagles!
“Ahhhhh!!… Ahhhhhhh!!”
Pa!
Ye Kui delivered a mighty slap, embedding them all into the Metal Wall, blood seeping down the cracks.
After the screams, silence.
All around, silence.
The onlookers stared in shock!
This Professor Ye, doesn’t even have much muscle, yet fights like this?!
One person swallowed, cautiously stepping forward to ask.
“Professor Ye, those people…”
Ye Kui waved his hand, signaling to take them away.
That person straightened, patting his chest.
“Yes, Professor Ye!”
He called his companions, moving into action, prying the half-dead figures from the wall and dragging them away, leaving a long trail of blood in the corridor.
The fate of these people was already decided — they would be fed to the Jail Creatures.
Ye Kui looked at Shirley in his arms, sighing helplessly.
“Every time I see you, you’re being bullied.”
“You have to toughen up.”
Shirley nodded, her injured little hand raising the Charm.
[Okay, Master, Shirley will try her best.]
The little doll was weak but obedient, always listening to him.
But… as Ye Kui looked at the cracks on her cheek, he felt the credibility of her words was low.
Ye Kui took out an Adhesive Bandage and stuck two pieces on her cheek.
Adhesive Bandages made by alchemical ability could slowly repair her injuries.
Ye Kui didn’t make them too effective, wanting Shirley to feel some pain as a lesson.
Next time, she should learn to avoid getting hurt.
“If you have nowhere to go, hide in my office, understand?”
“If even the office isn’t safe, and someone else comes… go to my bedroom.”
“I have some things to do.”
Ye Kui took the opportunity to pat Shirley’s head and turned to leave.
Meanwhile, Zina poked her head out from Ye Kui’s pocket, having witnessed everything, completely stunned!
So powerful! Please, Teacher, give me a tutorial, I’m ready to kneel and learn!
If that “Teacher” wasn’t Shirley.
Zina was sure Shirley did it on purpose!
Everything was calculated, just to show her weak, pitiful side to Ye Kui!
To further deepen her fragile image in his heart!
Thus, taking inch after inch!
See, Shirley already got permission to enter Ye Kui’s bedroom openly.
A doll’s heart is too dirty!
Shirley watched Ye Kui’s departing figure, and under Zina’s furious gaze, removed the Adhesive Bandage from her cheek.
She placed it on her lips, pressing deeply.
Her eyes narrowed, a twisted smile of pleasure spreading across her face.
Zina burned with anger!
She was angry at Ye Kui’s cluelessness!
Stupid Master, wake up, don’t fall for the doll’s tricks!
“Ah, it hurts, it hurts, Zina, why are you biting me again?”
“Shut up!”
Zina bit into Ye Kui’s flesh, refusing to let go!
Not only now — she would bite again tonight!