[hp] warm as jade

Originally thought that Draco had to face the indifference of the entire Slytherin again, but after the new week started, Rong Jiu found that everyone's attitude was as usual.

Pan Xi secretly told Rong Jiu: "Uncle Lucius did something again, the minister rewarded him again. The status of the Malfoy family among the 28 pure-bloods is definitely secured."

Rong Jiu smiled, picked up a piece of bread and gnawed it.

"Hey, Jiu." Tukara approached mysteriously, "When will you invade the kitchen again? After eating your dumplings last time, I've been missing that taste."

"Well... it depends on the chance, and now my after-school tutoring is continuing again." Rong Jiu said listlessly.The professor last night was so shameless, he actually said that duel training will start this semester, and he actually started to make a move!To a second grader!

When Rong Jiu returned to the dormitory, he found that his body was bruised and purple, all traces of falling out.

Rong Jiu bit her fork, and began to think seriously about the feasibility of beating the professor with a sack.

"But Draco has been eating the buns you made for the past few days!" Tukara complained.

While continuing to design possible plans, Rong Jiu replied absent-mindedly: "Because it started from this Monday."

"You seem to have a problem with this kind of tutoring?"

"It's horrific." Rong Jiu suddenly came to his senses, this voice, why is this voice so...

So much like Professor Snape?

Rong Jiu froze and turned around slowly.The professor in black stood behind her, looking very calm.

"Hey, hehe, that, oh, Professor Snape, good morning, you look a little more handsome than yesterday hehehehehehe." Rong Jiu was crying, why is that!Professor, how can you eat so fast, look at the top, there is a row of teachers sitting there eating!

Snape suddenly gave a kindly smile, looking horrified.He smiled and even raised his eyebrows playfully: "I think so too. And, the training time will be doubled in the future, I hope you can properly arrange your spare time."

"I... very happy..." Rong Jiu smiled uglier than crying.She maintained such an expression, watched the professor in a good mood walk out of the auditorium, and then turned back tremblingly: "Pansy, pinch me, am I dreaming?"

Pan Xi unequivocally gave Rong Jiu a pinch, pinching on a piece of bruise, the pain caused Rong Jiu to burst into tears, and Pan Xi was startled: "Wow, I didn't use such force, did I? Let me see... "

She rolled up Rong Jiu's sleeves, and then took a big breath: "My God, Jiu, what are you doing?"

Pansy's voice was quite loud, which attracted many people to gather around to watch.There is almost no good spot on Rong Jiu's slender arm, which is bruised and purple, which is very scary.

Draco was the first to react. He angrily threw his fork on the steak in front of him: "Which bastard did it? How dare you bully you?"

"..." Rong Jiu's lips twitched twice, but he still didn't dare to say the bastard's name.

"Jiu, then you must go to that dueling club." Blaise suggested enthusiastically, "Just now I saw the bulletin board saying that the first meeting tonight will teach us some dueling skills, which may be useful to you. Can clean up the person who bullied you!"

Maybe decades from now.Rong Jiu said silently.

Everyone was immediately interested in the dueling club, and asked Blaise one after another.

Draco took a big gulp of milk and threw the quilt on the table: "Yes, you have to call back yourself, but before that, you have to name that bastard, and I will call back for you first!"

Why is Draco becoming more and more like a bandit? Is it because he stayed with himself for a long time?But it shouldn't be, I don't look like a bandit in any way?

Rong Jiu put the question aside, facing Draco's aggressive gaze, she whispered, "Professor Snape."

"What?" Draco didn't understand.

"Professor Snape." Rong Jiu slightly amplified his voice, while carefully looking around, for fear that the black-clothed professor would turn back again.

Draco sat back in silence, grabbed a sandwich and ate it silently.What bastard, he didn't know, it wasn't what he said anyway.After he ate more than half of it, he saw the surprised look on his face, only to belatedly realize that it actually smelled like pumpkin.

"Bah!" Draco said angrily, throwing the sandwich away, "Why is there a pumpkin in the sandwich?"

"Who knows." Rong Jiu struggled to hold back his laughter.

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At six o'clock in the evening, Rong Jiu showed up in Professor Snape's office on time.Snape raised his eyelids and gave her a glance: "On time."

"It's all taught by the professor." Rong Jiu complained.She was late once last year...and then she never dared to be late again.

There was a faint smile on Snape's face: "This paper was completed wonderfully, and some insights about the swelling potion are very unique. Why do you think that heating at medium temperature only lasts for ten seconds?"

"Because of the heat." Rong Jiu replied, "In fact, it takes time to heat the crucible and cool the crucible. When I was making the swelling potion, I found that if it was heated at medium temperature for 20 seconds, it would easily cause the potion to be uneven. I guess That's because only the potion at the bottom of the pot was heated in the first few seconds."

"What about heating the crucible in the first place?"

"It will cause the temperature to be too high. So I think we should heat the crucible for ten seconds and then add the materials, and then let the residual temperature of the crucible continue to heat the materials." Rong Jiu replied anxiously.

"Have you done it yourself?"

"No material."

Snape waved his wand, and a table with a console and various materials appeared in front of her: "Try it yourself."

Rong Jiu was stunned for a moment, then rolled up her sleeves and was about to grind the dried nettles and puffer fish eyes, thus revealing her bruised arms.

Snape's gaze rested on it for a moment.

"That is……"

Rong Jiu followed his eyes and looked at her arm, gritted her teeth and smiled: "Well, a small injury."

Well, there are many small injuries, all caused by you, almost all over the body.

Snape remembered that during the previous few training sessions, although he didn't use any lethal spells, he still used a lot of knockback and disarm spells. Rong Jiu either fell or bumped for a few days, but she never Squeak, he also thought there was nothing serious.

Rarely, he felt a little guilt in his heart.

Seeing that Rong Jiu was already making powder, he walked out of the office, turned back 2 minutes later, and a small box was placed in front of Rong Jiu.Rong Jiu was taking the time to heat up the crucible, and he didn't have time to look up for a while. After completing a series of actions and starting the 45-minute brewing process, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Uh, professor?"

"Wipe it on the wound." Snape raised his chin.

Rong Jiu picked up the cute little box and looked at it: "Is this... the shrinking spell?"

"There will be dueling club matters later." Snape showed a hint of impatience and disgust on his face, "It's inconvenient to keep it in a bottle."

"Duel Club...ah, professor, are you here to teach us?" Rong Jiu's eyes widened in surprise.

Professor Snape's lips pursed unhappily.

Rong Jiu tactfully changed the topic: "Thank you, Professor! But can I put it back in the dormitory first?" Her face showed a cherished look, and Snape's inner disgust was temporarily suppressed.He nodded mildly as the girl tried to cheer but limped out of the office.

Slytherin's lounge and Professor Snape's office were almost next to each other, so Rong Jiu reappeared in Professor Snape's office within ten minutes, and she looked much better this time.She sincerely thanked the professor: "Thank you, Professor, that potion is really good."

Snape glanced at Rong Jiu's arm that was still wet. The place that should have been bruised was still bruised, but the elbow had returned to its original shape.Thinking that there was not enough time, she only took care of the important joints in a hurry, and she admired her a little more in her heart.

"You're welcome." He replied lightly.

Rong Jiu glanced at the hourglass, there are about twenty minutes left.Snape also noticed this. Normally, he would not begrudge this kind of time, but today is special.I have to go to the Dueling Club later, and...

Snape's eyes drifted to Rong Jiu's arm again.

He pondered for a moment, then waved his wand, and a small soft sofa appeared behind Rong Jiu: "You can arrange freely for these 10 minutes."

Rong Jiu smiled sweetly at Professor Snape, and while sinking into the sofa, seeing that impolite look made Snape angry, wishing to pick her up again, and practice duel for a few more hours.

Rong Jiu took out the "Living to Death" from his pocket and began to read it seriously.Snape glanced up: "A book in the □□ section?"

"Yes, Professor." Rong Jiu didn't raise his head, and explained while watching, "In Taoism, there are a lot of researches on the human soul, but I haven't had much contact with them in Hogwarts, so I want to know more about them. similarities and differences."

"Oh? Who signed it for you?"

"Professor Lockhart, he's easy to fool..." Rong Jiu immediately realized, "Well, that, hehehehehe, I mean, um, Professor Lockhart is more easy-going..."

Snape glanced at her: "Next time you want to borrow a book from District X, just ask me directly."

Rong Jiu quickly agreed.

If she didn't feel wrong, Professor Snape was in a very good mood after seeing her attitude towards Lockhart?

After 10 minutes, Rong Jiu started the finishing action.As she stirred it one last time, the potion turned a pure light blue.She raised her head with pride and excitement on her face: "Professor, it's really clearer and purer than the one in the book!"

Snape nodded, his black eyes were filled with jumping flames, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised, weakening his usual seriousness and sarcasm, and said very gently, "Good job."

Rong Jiu suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, but before he could pursue that strange feeling, Professor Snape's black eyes still reflected her appearance.She evaded and lowered her head hastily: "Well...then..."

"There are other ways to improve this potion." Snape didn't notice Rong Jiu's strangeness, and pointed out the potion, "For example, in the last step, stir counterclockwise four times, in fact, you can stir clockwise for half a circle ..."

A miraculous thing happened, the light blue potion turned into a light purple color, which was exactly the final description in the book.Rong Jiu put aside the strange feeling just now, and asked curiously: "What's the reason?"

"..."

By the time the instruction was over, it was almost seven fifty.Snape looked at the time: "It's almost the end of today. Let's go."

"Eh?"

A mocking smile appeared on Snape's face: "Let's go and see what the great Lockhart will teach you in the Dueling Club!"

When they came to the hall, it was already full of people.From first to seventh years, from Gryffindor to Slytherin, everyone looked at the new gilded stage in the Great Hall with anticipation or excitement.

Rong Jiu silently glanced at Professor Snape, who pursed his lips tightly, with disgust written all over his face.

He should have known that with that Lockhart's flamboyant aesthetic, he couldn't make any normal arrangements, so he shouldn't have agreed to come over. Is this kind of stage intended to be a juggling show for the students? !

Professor Snape didn't move, and Rong Jiu didn't dare to move either.She and Snape stood in the corner of the crowd, silently watching the excited students.In front of them were a few Hufflepuffs talking excitedly.

"Who do you think will teach us?"

"I hope it's Professor Lockhart! He's so powerful, and so handsome..."

Rong Jiu couldn't help but took a step to the side. At this moment, Professor Snape's murderous aura spread out freely, looking like a male ghost exuding resentment.Rong Jiu couldn't help but pray for Lockhart, praying that his death would not be too miserable.

These girls are also really good, and Professor Snape is also very good!And it's quite British... Well, it's not ugly either.

However, since Professor Snape was not here to teach, why did he come?The professor doesn't look like someone who likes to join in the fun, does he?Could it be that he was going to beat Lockhart hard while he was teaching?If they fight, maybe that narcissistic Lockhart will help her avenge her. I don't know if she has a chance to go up and kick herself... Wait, why does this picture remind her of "love and kill each other"?

"Put away all the messy thoughts in your head." A cold voice gnashing teeth came from the side, making Rong Jiu tremble with fright.

How did the professor know that he was thinking wildly!Could he read minds?

Professor Snape snorted.It's fine to have a lewd expression on your face, but you dare to cast that weird look at him?When he is blind?

"Hey, Severus! So you're here, I've been looking for it for a long time..."

When Rong Jiu turned around, he was almost dazzled.Lockhart was dressed in a glorious mauve robe, his teeth gleaming like wax.

"Let's go, these students should be waiting impatiently! The poor children must have been terrified by what happened during this period. As teachers, we have an obligation to reassure them." Lockhart walked up affectionately, looking like he wanted to He wanted to put Professor Snape's shoulders on his shoulders, but after meeting those black eyes, he consciously put his hands beside him.

Lockhart and Snape parted the crowd and made their way to the stage.Taking advantage of Lockhart's opening remarks, Rong Jiu nimbly shuttled through the crowd, and finally found Draco and Pansy at a place close to the stage.

"I was looking for you when I saw Professor Snape, but I couldn't find it." Draco complained, "Why did you come?"

"I came with Professor Snape." Rong Jiu whispered, and by the way, told the two of them the whole story.

"Wow, there's a good show to watch today." Pansy's eyes shone with excitement.

At this time, Lockhart's sentence "I will return your Potions teacher to you intact, don't be afraid!" was just over, and he was still smiling, and the wand in his hand turned like a butterfly wearing a flower, which was really beautiful; And Professor Snape's lips were tightened even more, and the murderous look in his eyes could be turned into substance.Draco sneered: "Looks like I'm more worried about our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, hope he can see the sun tomorrow!"

On the stage, the two had already completed the etiquette before the duel.Showing off his dexterity, Lockhart smiled at the crowd: "As you can see, we hold our wands in a normal dueling position. I count to three and we cast the first spell. Of course." , neither of us will take the other's life."

"Professor Snape really won't take your life," Rong Jiu whispered, "he will just beat you to the bone."

"How could that be?" Draco retorted, "He's already an idiot, how could he be disabled?"

Pan Xi was laughing like crazy, and the people beside him looked over with dissatisfaction.Rong Jiu turned her head away, pretending not to know her, but accidentally saw that Harry and the others were facing each other, and they were also whispering at this time, their eyes fell on the stage.

For some reason, Rong Jiu suddenly felt awkward.Since the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin, many things have happened, such as another person being petrified, that is the first-year student in Gryffindor who likes to take pictures.But she and Hermione never had any communication again.

She quickly looked away.The countdown on the stage had just ended, and the two raised their wands over their shoulders at the same time.Lockhart remained motionless, in a perfect posture for battle.And Snape flicked his wand sharply, and shouted, "Disarm!"

A flash of blinding red light crashed into Lockhart, sending him flying straight off the stage, hitting the wall, and sliding back down, sprawled on the floor in embarrassment.

There was an exclamation from the crowd, and of course, the Slytherins applauded.Rong Jiu murmured: "My posture shouldn't be so ugly..."

This is so familiar!Rong Jiu has experienced N+1 times every day in the past few nights. Although Professor Snape uses different spells, of course, except your weapon is also an indispensable one.

Rong Jiu looked over on tiptoe, and Lockhart staggered to his feet.His hat fell off, revealing his curly hair, which was already disheveled.Rong Jiu thought about it for a while, well, I am much better, it seems that the professor is still lenient.

"Okay, you see." Lockhart yelled as he returned to the stage in a state of embarrassment. "This is a disarming spell. As you can see, I lost my wand."

"He's talking nonsense," Draco yelled. "It's his wand that lost him!"

There was a low laugh from the Slytherin side, and even Lila couldn't help laughing.Other colleges remained silent.However, as if Lockhart didn't hear it, he took the wand from Brown's hand and continued: "Professor Snape's intentions were too obvious just now. If I want to stop you, it will be effortless. I just I think students should see it..."

"Yeah, it didn't take much effort, it knocked out a lot of dust at the same time!"

This time it was a fourth year in Slytherin who complained, but in a much lower voice.

"I think you'll learn more with practice, yes, I've always said so! So now I'm going to come among you and divide you into pairs. Professor Snape, if you'd like to assist me... ..."

"I think," Professor Snape interrupted him in a low voice, "perhaps we should ask a few groups of students to come up and demonstrate, let them see what their peers can do, and let them play freely after correcting. "

"Ah, yes! Great idea! Actually I've thought of it, but the kids have to see their Potions teacher in action. Well then, let's see, who we ask to be the lucky one What!" Lockhart smiled enthusiastically, scanning the crowd, "Ah! Our little Harry! Please come up, and another—"

Harry subconsciously leaned in the direction of Ron and Hermione, Lockhart nodded: "Well, Miss Granger!"

"I have a different opinion." Snape interrupted Lockhart's arrangement again, "Maybe some competition will promote the enthusiasm of the students, please allow me to recommend my favorite student?"

"Ah, of course..."

Snape's dark eyes flicked back and forth between Draco and Rong Jiu.It can be seen that these two people are his favorites - one is the son of Lucius, his friend for many years, and his performance in many aspects is very satisfactory, of course, except for this time Quidditch and his performance at the end of last year His achievements in the history of magic; the other is almost his closed disciple. At first, he only noticed her because of a word from McGonagall. Later, he found a lot of bright spots in her. He gradually ceased to be a Hogwart. Ci's professor, but sincerely want to pass on what he has learned to her.

Comparing the two, Draco's foundation is much more solid, while Rong Jiu's adaptability and combat ability are very impressive.

Snape narrowed his eyes.Potter, not only Lily's son, but also that Potter's son!

"Rong, come here."

"Ah, with all due respect," Lockhart said beamingly again, "I don't want you to think that Harry is bullying girls, so let Miss Granger do it! Harry should match up with boys, what do you think? "

Snape said sarcastically, "Ah, maybe it's just because it's too ugly to lose to a girl. So be it, you go to Miss Granger. As for Potter... Malfoy, come here, let me See what you can do with the famous Potter."

"It's a really good idea to have two groups together, just as there are a lot of students coming, so they can see better..."

"I think it's a couple." Snape said with a cold smile on his face. "Maybe someone has a deep friendship and will disturb the other party at an inappropriate time. You go."

Rong Jiu froze for a moment, but Professor Snape threw him onto the stage with his collar.Hermione, on the other hand, was led onto the stage by Lockhart with a flushed face.Both adjusted their clothes and walked towards the center.

Hermione smiled at Rong Jiu, and Rong Jiu subconsciously returned a smile.

"Face your partner and bow!"

This is so like a wedding, where the husband and wife greet each other and send them to the bridal chamber... Rong Jiu bent down while thinking wildly.She heard Hermione whisper, "I won't show mercy!"

"Please." Rong Jiu responded in a low voice.

"Wands up, get ready!" cried Lockhart.

Rong Jiu and Hermione raised their wands neatly at the same time.At that moment, she heard a low voice drilled into her ears: "put away your distracting thoughts, don't let me down."

Professor Snape!

Rong Jiu's hairs tensed up in an instant.If she disappoints the professor, will she be soaked in the specimen jar in the professor's office for later students to visit?

"When I count to three, I cast a spell to disarm the other person—just disarm, we don't want accidents."

how can that be possible?This is not a Charms class, what the hell is this Lockhart talking about?

Did he think the basilisk would come to duel you with a wand?

"one two Three--"

"Expelliarmus!" Hermione waved her wand swiftly, but Rong Jiu lost the opportunity because she was in a daze.Seeing that the red light was about to hit Rong Jiu, Slytherin exclaimed, and Snape's lips curled up unhappily: This Rong is actually in a daze during the duel!That bruise is really self-inflicted.

But Rong Jiu is not a weak person after all, he quickly raised his magic wand: "Armor protection!"

The moment the red light hit Dao, an invisible barrier unfolded in front of Rong Jiu.The red light disappeared without a trace like a raging fire entering the water.

Rong Jiu quickly counterattacked: "Clear water is like a spring!"

A thin stream of water rushed towards Hermione, but it was obviously not powerful.At this moment, Rong Jiu cast another spell: "The fire is raging!"

"Helmet... armor protection!" Hermione was obviously not familiar with this spell, and stammered out, not even knowing if it was effective.Fortunately, the flame was not facing her, but the water flow in midair.The moment the two met, a piercing sound exploded in the air, and thick steam rose up, blurring their vision.

"Disarm you." Rong Jiu whispered.

Last year, before she practiced casting magic and Taoism at the same time, Professor Snape had given her special training in order to let her feel the key to speed.This set of sneak attack plan was formed at that time - first interfere with the opponent's line of sight, and then use a silent spell to suppress the enemy.

The speed at which Rong Jiu used the silent spell made Snape speechless, but considering that many of her Taoist spells are silent, it can be understood.

But at this time, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Rong Jiu decided to keep a low profile.But this is still amazing. After all, the students in the first and second grades still rely on reciting or even shouting out spells. The louder and firmer the voice, the better the effect. This is Flitwick's first spell in the spell class. A concept discussed in one lecture.

The red light slid silently through the steam, hitting the unsuspecting Hermione.It accurately rolled up the wand in Hermione's hand and sent it back to Rong Jiu.

It sounds long, but in fact it only takes a few breaths.There was a burst of applause from the crowd.Rong Jiu looked down, not only the Slytherins were cheering, but also many Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and even Gryffindors were applauding for her wonderful and neat performance.Hermione stared blankly at her empty palm, then raised her head and looked at Rong Jiu who had a harmless face: "...you are really amazing."

"I still can't pass you." Rong Jiu shrugged and handed back the wand.

"But, I'll do my best!" Hermione laughed.

"Well, so will I."

The two girls bowed again in the middle of the stage, and then walked down.Lockhart praised Rong Jiu's wonderful performance this time, and boasted that it was all his credit, but no one paid attention to him, the crowd still applauded, Rong Jiu stood under the stage blushing, accepting Slytherin Applause from his companions.

"Do you think you can be proud of this?" Snape looked down at Rong Jiu on the stage, "Do you think you played well?"

"No, professor, actually I..."

"In tomorrow's training, I want to see your reflection." Snape warned, "Malfoy, come up!"

For Rong Jiu, Snape may still have some sympathy. As for Draco, he is really not polite at all. Rong Jiu saw that Draco almost fell over there when he was thrown up. It seems that the professor's strength It's really not light...

"Get ready." This time it was Professor Snape who called out the password.It can be seen that he is looking forward to what will happen next.

"One—two—"

With a creak, the door of the auditorium was opened.Everyone couldn't help but look over.

"Now, everyone, go back to your dormitory!" Professor McGonagall hurried in, "The prefects of each college? Lead the students of their respective colleges back to their lounges!"

Both Snape and Lockhart stopped what they were doing.Mag stood in the center of the stage and repeated what he had just said.

Students from each college left one after another under the organization of their own seniors.Rong Jiu dawdled and fell to the end.Taking advantage of someone's inattention, he hid in the shadow of a pair of armor.She took out a piece of talisman paper from her bosom, and swiped at her hand with her magic wand. Suddenly blood dripped from her fingers, and she began to draw on the talisman paper without blinking.

"Go!" Rong Jiu folded it in two, and let out a yell, the paper talisman seemed to come alive, and floated in through the gap in the auditorium's door.Rong Jiu smiled in satisfaction, blended into the tail of the Slytherin crowd, and nimbly got beside Pansy.

"Where were you?" Pansy asked in a low voice.

"I'll talk about it later." Rong Jiu replied.

As a result, it was late at night, and Rong Jiu insisted on sitting in the Slytherin common room.It's just that the calm Slytherins couldn't help gossiping, and many people gathered around to praise Rong Jiu. Until midnight, the people dispersed, and only Pansy, Rong Jiu and Draco were left. .

"What the hell are you—what are you trying to say?" Draco yawned. "They're all gone."

Rong Jiu looked around and took out the spell from his sleeve.The talisman that was folded into a human form looked very miserable lying on the table.Draco said impatiently: "Do you want to show us your paper folding skills? Very poor!"

Rong Jiu gave Draco a blank look, took out her wand again, and drew a stroke on her fingertips, the blood dripped out, startled Draco and Pansy both jumped up: "Hey, are you crazy?"

"Hush." ​​Rong Jiu said dissatisfied.She dotted the blood on the paper figurine, and said something silently.

The paper man lying on the table slowly came to life.Then, under Draco's and Pansy's amazed gazes, he said, "What's going on?"

Draco turned his head to look at the door of the common room, but saw nothing but emptiness.But why did he seem to hear Professor Snape's voice just now?

"Here." Rong Jiu tugged at Draco, pointing at the little figure on the table.

"That's right, our Dueling Club has been very successful. We just had a pair of students..." Lockhart's voice.

"Another attack happened." McGonagall interrupted Lockhart, "Another student was petrified."

"Who is it?" Snape asked.

A moment of silence.

"Penelocrivat of Ravenclaw. The fifth-year prefect," McGonagall whispered.

"How much do you know about the Chamber of Secrets?" Mag's voice sounded again.

"The ones in school history." Snape whispered.

"With all due respect, I don't think you need to worry too much, it's just that I didn't get to meet that monster! Seriously, if I was there, I would have a hundred ways to deal with it..."

"Albus asked me to take you to the office." McGonagall interrupted Lockhart's boast coldly, "Let's go."

"You go first." Snape said, "I have to deal with something."

Another moment of silence.The three young listeners seemed to be able to imagine McGonagall looking sharply at Snape.

"Hurry up, Dumbledore is waiting for you," McGonagall said.

Then came the sound of footsteps going away.

Immediately afterwards, there was a rustling sound of cloth rubbing against each other.Snape's voice sounded again, full of warning and anger: "Restrain your own curiosity, and don't let me catch you performing these little tricks again!"

This voice was much clearer and louder than the previous conversation, obviously because the speaker was getting closer.Rong Jiu shrunk back into the sofa in fright, staring blankly at the little paper figurine burning into ashes in the air.

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