CHAPTER 387: CHAPTER 387: STAY

The moment Jiang Ye rushed forward, Xia Mian sensed something unusual. She didn’t entangle much with him.

After studying the script of this world, Xia Mian understood she couldn’t harm the main characters of this universe.

She side-stepped to avoid Jiang Ye and, turning back to him, saw the abnormal red light flickering in his eyes.

Xia Mian squinted deeply.

This damn Heavenly Dao sure knows how to play!

To try and manipulate this world’s main character to attack her, making her unable to counter, bound hand and foot?

Xia Mian scoffed lightly, jokingly thinking, does this world’s breakdown have anything to do with her?

If it breaks down, it breaks down!

She is the master of the River of Time, how can she be manipulated by virtual characters in these three thousand small worlds?

As Xia Mian’s thoughts shifted slightly, Jiang Ye came rushing towards Xia Mian once more.

This time, Jiang Ye’s target was clear; he was going straight for Xia Mian!

Ding Cheng’s eyes widened, once more deeply trusting what Xia Mian had said.

Everyone here began acting unusually, as if each person had lost their own thoughts, becoming nothing but puppets controlled by others.

Xia Mian didn’t bother to be courteous, and as Jiang Ye’s fist was about to hit her face, she punched his nose so hard it broke the bridge, blood gushing wildly.

As Jiang Ye’s nose bled profusely, thunder suddenly rang out from the sky above.

The earth trembled slightly.

Xia Mian didn’t care; she firmly gripped Ding Cheng’s hand, casting a glance at the approaching Ding Family parents.

Just like Jiang Ye, Ding Family parents’ eyes also flickered with insane red light.

Behind them followed a group of Ding Family servants.

Each looked like they’d been bitten by zombies, their eyes blood-red, their whole demeanor frenzied.

Xia Mian lifted her head, glancing in the direction of the Ding Family villa.

Even though she was far from the Ding Family villa, she could still spot Ding Lei standing on the second-floor balcony.

All the Ding Family people were in a state of madness, yet Ding Lei remained clear-headed, composed, showing no signs of frenzy.

Xia Mian smiled at him, casually knocking around all the Ding Family people right under his nose.

Ignoring the chaos following her brutal actions, she calmly tore through the void and swaggered off with Ding Cheng under Ding Lei’s fiery gaze!

Once Xia Mian brought Ding Cheng into the Space-Time Tunnel, Ding Cheng’s blurred memories began to return gradually.

Her identity, her lineage, her less than pleasant growth experiences all surfaced in her mind one by one.

Unlike Xia Zhun and Song Juan, Ding Cheng entered the River of Time physically, merely having her body slightly altered by this world’s order.

Therefore, Ding Cheng wouldn’t experience the same physical phantom situation as Xia Zhun and Song Juan.

"Thank you, Miss Xia." Remembering everything, Ding Cheng expressed sincere gratitude to Xia Mian.

If it weren’t for Xia Mian, she probably would have immersed herself in the script orchestrated by others, going mad for a man who was utterly deplorable, and ultimately, losing her self-awareness, disappearing entirely into the River of Time.

Xia Mian smiled, "No need to be courteous; after all, I was entrusted by someone."

Ding Cheng lowered her eyes, unsure of what crossed her mind.

Xia Mian claims it was on someone’s behalf, yet Ding Cheng couldn’t deny the favor Xia Mian extended to her.

"My life from now on belongs to Miss Xia. Any commands Miss Xia gives in the future, Ding Cheng will exert all effort." Ding Cheng’s expression turned solemn, nodding lightly at Xia Mian.

Xia Mian smiled slightly, saying nothing.

Outside the Space-Time Tunnel, the Ding Family members returned to normal, bewildered at the bruises all over them.

Had they gone digging for coal?

Ding Lei also returned to normal, trying to thwart Xia Mian again but failing, the Heavenly Dao, frustrated, departed.

This time, it decided that in the future when it sees Xia Mian, it would pretend not to recognize or know her!

So as to avoid repeatedly feeling humiliated by this woman, making itself thoroughly uncomfortable!

Within the Divine Manor, a flash of light marked the River of Time’s exit, and Xia Mian emerged, bringing Ding Cheng out.

During this time, Xia Weizhang had constantly stayed by the River of Time’s exit, immediately approaching as Xia Mian appeared with Ding Cheng.

"Miss Xia!" Xia Weizhang first greeted Xia Mian and then turned his gaze towards Ding Cheng.

His gaze seemed complex, lingering on Ding Cheng.

After days apart, Ding Cheng seemed not much different from when they separated initially.

"Miss Ding, how have you been?" Xia Weizhang forced a calm demeanor, smiling gently at Ding Cheng.

Ding Cheng slowly curled her lips, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Xia; I am well."

Now, what could Ding Cheng not understand?

The entrusted party Xia Mian mentioned was likely Xia Weizhang.

Ding Cheng never imagined that in this lifetime she would feel such attachment not from her relatives but from a stranger.

"Miss Ding, what are your plans?" Xia Weizhang rubbed his hands, revealing some tension and unease.

Ding Cheng remained silent.

Xia Weizhang spoke first, "If you don’t mind, stay and help me?"

Xia Weizhang forced out a smile after speaking, "Hope Miss Ding doesn’t mind."

Ding Cheng was silent briefly before nodding to Xia Weizhang, "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Xia."

Ding Cheng knew she was without reliance now; Xia Weizhang’s willingness to take her in was a kindness.

"I hope Mr. Xia takes good care of me in the future." Ding Cheng smiled at Xia Weizhang, her smile sincere.

This time, Xia Mian became the one in charge within the Divine Clan; she didn’t need to be driven out, allowing her to follow her heart’s desire to remain by Xia Weizhang’s side.

As for the future, why bother thinking too much...

Ding Cheng stayed to agree to help Xia Weizhang; after bidding farewell to Xia Mian, Xia Weizhang took Ding Cheng to the auction house.

Ding Cheng, having worked as a Bounty Hunter for so many years, had a keen eye, able to instantly identify many treasures Xia Weizhang couldn’t recognize. Although Xia Weizhang’s reason for having Ding Cheng help was somewhat selfish, he couldn’t deny that Ding Cheng significantly assisted him.

After handling the Divine Clan affairs, Xia Mian tallied up the peculiar items Lu Zechuan collected from the Mystical World during her absence, then packed these items, bade farewell to Xia Liang and others, and together with Song Juan and Xia Zhun returned to the current world.

In the present world, Lu Zechuan’s Riverfront Villa basement flickered with light and shadow, and Xia Mian and others gradually manifested.

Emerging from the basement, Song Juan didn’t linger long, briefly exchanging farewells with Xia Mian, before taking Xia Zhun back to the Song Family.

Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan organized the things they brought back, took a brief rest, before receiving a call from Uncle Sun.