My Demon Husband Is a Snake Chapter 1172: This Scene Is Such an Eyesore

Madam Zhao instantly comprehended, and noticing my wavering gaze, she offered, "It's apparent that you and Zhao Sihai aren't aligned. Should the Colored Glaze Immortal Vase not be recovered, this entire painting shall be incinerated today."

"Perhaps I am more akin to you," I murmured from beneath the water, my breath forming fish-like gills.

At the very least, regarding Zhao Zheng, Madam Zhao and I share a common objective.

It's merely that her intention was for me to have already executed it.

Through the water's surface, which was halfway to evaporating in the vat, I observed the flames being swiftly suppressed.

The water’s temperature also diminished, suggesting it should be safe to emerge now.

Madam Zhao and I both surfaced from the water.

"Wh... what sort of demon?" A high-pitched female voice reached my ears.

Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Bai Zanhe, one of the Four Great Protectors who was compelled to join Old Zhao along with Ten Thousand Poison Hall.

Bai Zanhe was examining the edge of the vat and was visibly startled when Madam Zhao and I emerged from the water.

I brushed my drenched, tangled hair from my forehead, retorting, "Did you clearly discern my identity? And you're labeling me a demon?"

"Ancestor, a fish-like monster has emerged from the vat," Bai Zanhe scurried over to Zhao Sihai's side, reporting timidly, "It's quite hideous and peculiar in appearance; please handle the situation."

Touching the fish gills on my neck, a wave of irritation washed over me.

Was Bai Zanhe visually impaired? Focusing solely on my gills while failing to recognize my face.

Abruptly, a striking man with a countenance as refined as jade and an commanding presence materialized from behind Zhao Sihai, walking with deliberate steps.

Clad in a teal shirt paired with well-fitted slacks, the man's alluring and captivating phoenix eyes descended, fixing upon my face as he inquired, "Wanwan?"

Surprise flickered across his features, clearly unanticipated to find me in this location.

"Hello, Yu Longting, hehe, what a serendipitous encounter," my spine tensed, though seeing him ought to bring joy.

Yet, inexplicably, a shiver traced its way into my heart, and I felt a pang of guilt at encountering him here.

Bai Zanhe's expression was one of astonishment, "You... you are Su Wan? I wouldn't have dared to recognize you if the Snake Lord hadn't noticed; how did you acquire fish gills?"

"I utilized the Gill Grass Spell to remain submerged for an extended period." I felt a surge of delight seeing Bai Zanhe as well, retrieving the earring I had found for her previously from my pocket.

Bai Zanhe accepted it, her expression brightening further, "Where did you find this? I've been searching... searching for such a long..."

A palpable, terrifying chill radiated from a certain snake, causing Bai Zanhe to tremble and falter mid-sentence.

Yu Longting narrowed his eyes, his demeanor instantaneously darkening, "What is your purpose here?"

"I..." Standing in the warm vat felt awkward, so I clambered out clumsily, "Merely here to effect a rescue. Why does your countenance appear so troubled? Are you feeling unwell?"

A gentle breeze caressed my face as Yu Longting positioned himself against the light, directly before me.

With a long finger supporting my posterior, steadying me as I was half-suspended from the vat's edge, he questioned, "Who requires rescuing here? You were perfectly fine remaining at the sect; why did you depart?"

"You did not... explicitly forbid my departure, are you intending to curtail my freedom? Furthermore, I have already navigated the Nether Pond; why should I fear such a minor predicament." I stammered, avoiding his gaze.

Yu Longting appeared to be in opposition to my reasoning, gently pinching my chin to compel me to meet his gaze, "Merely because you have experienced the Nether Pond does not mean I wish for you to venture into any perilous locales again. What would have befallen you today had Zhao Sihai and I not arrived?"

"I would have waited... waited for the flames to extinguish." I reasoned that even without their intervention, I wouldn't perish.

The heavenly fire would rapidly consume the Chaos Fire, but I dared not voice this aloud in Zhao Sihai's presence.

Adopting the demeanor of a demure daughter-in-law, I continued to avert my gaze, hesitant to meet his.

A soft sigh emanated from above me as Yu Longting tenderly drew me into his embrace, "I was absent for mere days, and you absconded, even venturing into Piao Changji's domain. I should have foreseen the necessity of keeping you bound to me."

"When you ventured out, you also failed to inform me, so I suppose we are even." I entwined my arms around Yu Longting's neck, gently nuzzling my forehead against his.

In terms of concern, Yu Longting undoubtedly possessed a more profound sense than I.

I must employ the strategy of using one's own weapon against another!»

He is the one exhibiting unreasonableness in this situation~

A cold, taunting laugh broke the silence, followed by derisive words directed at both me and Yu Longting, "This spectacle is truly an eyesore."