452: Chapter 497 Good heavens! Is Liehuo such a good actor?

Hearing those words, the Blazing Fire Bear subconsciously turned its head.

A Mei stood before him bashfully with a fawning attitude, her previous air of superiority completely gone.

"Blazing Fire, you're really amazing..."

"And your sect seniors... they're all so incredible too."

Although the massive impact hadn't killed A Mei, it had robbed her of the ability to move.

She had only just recovered until now.

During that time, she had witnessed the entire battle between An Ke's group and the forces of The Three Kings of Taer.

She had originally thought that the unknown creatures capable of instantly killing A Qiang would surely be able to instantly kill the Blazing Fire Bear's group as well.

How could a piece of trash and a bunch of grasshoppers hope to compete with others?

But the development of events had far exceeded her expectations.

She hadn't expected that what that loser said was actually all true.

He really had joined a remarkable "sect," and those creatures who looked like grasshoppers were each terrifyingly monstrous.

For example, that bird—such a tiny thing actually possessed power rivaling their giant beasts.

It was even more ferocious.

Then there was that grasshopper Little Tiger, who could actually summon wind and rain.

That snake could transform and even breathe fire.

A Mei had seen Aman's breath attack with her own eyes the entire time.

A Mei imagined what would happen if that breath attack had hit her.

She would have certainly died.

Even if she didn't die, she would have been severely wounded.

The combat power of the other animals was also off the charts, especially that Two-legged Beast, An Ke.

A Mei was simply stunned by An Ke's methods.

Against such powerful unknown creatures, An Ke simply told them to commit suicide, and they would do so without hesitation.

This scene was completely beyond A Mei's understanding, causing an inexplicable fear to rise in her heart.

However, there was also excitement.

A Qiang was dead; she could rely on the Blazing Fire Bear and the "sect" behind him from now on.

A Mei felt that as long as she could join An Ke, she would certainly have no worries about food or clothing in the future.

She could even walk tall and unchallenged in the outskirts of the Giant Forest.

As for persuading Blazing Fire, A Mei felt somewhat confident.

Blazing Fire used to love her very much...

"Hehe~"

The Blazing Fire Bear chuckled sheepishly and said modestly, "It's all because the Grandmaster, Master, and the other seniors taught me well that I could become this strong."

"Moreover, the Grandmaster is also my Benefactor."

"Wow! Blazing Fire, you're really lucky," A Mei praised.

She then looked at An Ke. "Thank you, Grandmaster, for saving my good friend Blazing Fire."

An Ke didn't speak, nor did he give any response, acting as if he hadn't heard her.

He wanted to see how the Blazing Fire Bear would handle this first.

If the Blazing Fire Bear's handling didn't satisfy him, he would step in.

Ugh! What are you putting on airs for?

How dare you ignore me?

A Mei was very dissatisfied with An Ke's cold attitude, but her face still wore a delicate and pitiful expression.

"Blazing Fire, I'm really sorry about what happened before."

A Mei began trying to get the Blazing Fire Bear to forgive her.

"Ac-actually, I... I was also forced into it..." A Mei looked regretful and guilty, looking as if she were about to cry.

"It was A Qiang who forced me to insult you. I refused him at first, but he beat me severely."

"You know I've been afraid of pain since I was little. Under his intimidation, I had no choice but to do as he asked..."

"Blazing Fire, can you forgive me? Boohoo..."

By the end of her speech, A Mei lay prostrate on the ground, weeping loudly.

"A Mei, don't cry!"

The Blazing Fire Bear was startled and hurriedly stepped forward to comfort A Mei.

"No! I want to cry. I've done you such a wrong, Blazing Fire..."

A Mei wailed, "It was the same when the engagement was broken off. I clearly liked you so much, but my family just wouldn't agree."

"I couldn't go against my family, so I had to agree."

"I was afraid you'd do something stupid for me, so I deliberately acted like I despised you... boohoo."

"Do... do... do you know? I've actually always liked you, liked you more than anything..."

"Boohoo!"

"A Mei, get up first and then talk," the Blazing Fire Bear continued to soothe A Mei's emotions.

"No! I won't get up. Unless you can forgive me, I won't get up even if I die."

The Blazing Fire Bear had no choice but to sigh and say, "Alright! A Mei, I can forgive you..."

A flash of joy crossed A Mei's tear-filled eyes amidst her sobbing.

His power has gone up, but his IQ is still so low, and his personality is still so easy to manipulate.

"For real?" A Mei looked up, her eyes full of tears as she gazed at the Blazing Fire Bear.

"Hmm?" The Blazing Fire Bear nodded.

"But before that, you have to promise to do one thing for me, and then I will forgive you."

Bullshit! Does this guy want my body?

Heh! All males are like this.

"Mhm~"

"Will you really agree to anything?"

"Mhm! I'll really agree to anything."

"Really?"

A Mei: "..."

Fury wanted to erupt from her heart, but she held it back.

Her outward appearance remained patient and sincere as she said, "Really!"

"Grandmaster," the Blazing Fire Bear turned his head, "our Bamboo Village is short on bear skins, right?"

Hearing this, An Ke couldn't help but grin.

This kid, Blazing Fire Bear, was truly wise while appearing foolish.

He looked simple-minded, but he actually wasn't.

He had almost been unable to watch any longer and was planning to handle it himself.

He hadn't expected this reversal from the Blazing Fire Bear, which made him very satisfied.

An Ke nodded. "Mhm!"

"I originally wanted to make clothes, but they're not needed now."

"However, they can be made into quilts or even carpets... in short, they have many uses."

"Understood, Grandmaster!"

The Blazing Fire Bear gave a brilliant smile, then stared at A Mei without saying a word.

A Mei's expression changed instantly.

Her voice carried a slight tremble. "Bl-Blazing Fire, what do you mean by this?"

She forced a cheerful laugh, "Hehe! You're joking with me, right?"

The Blazing Fire Bear looked surprised. "I'm not!"

"A Mei, you know me. I never joke."

A Mei's heart sank completely, and her face darkened along with it.

"Blazing Fire, what is the meaning of this?"

"You want my fur? Doesn't your conscience hurt when you say that?"

A Mei completely dropped her act.

However, the price of dropping her act was that the Blazing Fire Bear also laid his cards on the table.

"A Mei, you clearly said that as long as I could forgive you, you would do anything."

"So you were lying to me? You lied to me before, and you're still lying to me now... when will you ever stop lying to me?"

"Today, the Grandmaster says he wants your fur. You'll give it whether you want to or not..."

"..."

Outside, in the live broadcast room.

"That felt good!"

"I felt so frustrated watching the beginning, but the ending made me feel so much better."

"Good heavens! The honest and simple Blazing Fire Bear actually pulled a move like this on us?"

"All I can say is, that was awesome!"

"Why does it feel like animals who stay with Boss An for a long time eventually become... a bit mischievous?"

"How can you say that? Didn't Blazing Fire give his childhood friend a chance?"

"Haha! Well said. It's her own fault for being too weak; she'll die without her skin."

"..."

Everyone watching, whether humans or animals, had thought the Blazing Fire Bear would forgive A Mei.

No one expected that the Blazing Fire Bear was an even better actor than A Mei...

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