The dust gradually cleared, and the Guardian Beast's massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up a stench-laden gust of wind. I stood leaning on my sword, my heart pounding like a drumbeats. Although completely exhausted, a wave of indescribable exhilaration washed over me at having defeated this colossal beast. Captain Li and his team members stared in stunned silence, clearly not expecting that I could truly handle this Guardian Beast all by myself. I glanced at Young Master Qin, whose face was pale not far away, and a cold sneer couldn't help curling the corner of my mouth. Surely he had nothing to say for himself now, right?
I put away my long sword and walked over to Zhou Wan. She was looking at me with worry, a trace of hard-to-detect concern hidden in her cold eyes. I drew close to her and whispered in her ear, my warm breath brushing against her neck: "Wanmei, we need to coordinate."
Zhou Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She gave a slight nod, our eyes locking, and without needing any words, we understood each other completely.
Chapter 42