When Gongsun Ce shattered the barrier, Seviss was right beside him, and the assault left a lasting impression on her. Cold fury took shape as a tempestuous presence, and even through the bars of confinement, one could feel the anger and wildness lurking beneath. That strike was beyond powerful and involuntarily instilled fear, as if gazing at something more terrifying than demons or dragons, venting his wrath upon the world.
Seviss shivered, unwilling to overthink. She drank half a bottle of ice-cold soda and looked towards the bathroom with a gossipy expression, asking, "How long do you think they'll be bathing?"
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The bathroom was filled with steam, the mirror obscured with a blurred image. Hot water cascaded over the jade-like delicate skin, releasing the chill brought by the rain from the pores.
The man and woman in the bathroom were unclad, and Gongsun Ce was carefully combing the girl's pink hair, while Qiluo sat under the showerhead, face flushed.
