Chapter 1407: Free Of Cost? (2/2)

Davis became flabbergasted at her outburst. It was true that he sacrificed his soul essence and experienced immense pain that had him wishing death shortly, but it was also true that he could regain back his soul essence earlier than the time he mentioned to them.

Although the feeling of sacrifice was there, he didn't feel much when he did it for someone he cared about.

Davis let out a sigh, ”Indeed, this prowess didn't come free of cost as you expected...”

”Then...!-” Shirley's face became aghast.

”But as I said, I can still heal myself. You don't need to worry, thinking that I wasted my potential. I am a selfish man, Shirley. If I know I would be dying, I would not do something like initiating the battle myself unless it's a do-or-die situation.”

”Furthermore, the Incandescent Vermilion Soul Mantra, although compatible, does not suit me. It suits these people and you more, but I muse that the Fire Phoenix would have something better in store for you. For now, I'll inscribe you a copy as well since you need this soul manual that's better than the current Burning Phoenix Ridge's Soul Forging Cultivation Manual.”

Shirley didn't know what to say as she looked at him with confusion. In the end, she decided to ask.

”You're really not mortified to lose something precious like this?”

”Lose?” Davis shook his head, ”That was merely a copy, and it would be far later when I give them the complete Incandescent Vermilion Soul Mantra. At that point, this manual is already trash to me.”

Shirley blinked, but Davis continued.

”As a person who would inherit something greater, set your sights on something greater. I do not mean that it is okay for you to throw away treasures, but if a treasure like the Incandescent Vermilion Soul Mantra could help me save another invaluable treasure, which is you, I would gladly give it away. I mean, wouldn't you do the same for me?”

”...!”

Shirley couldn't hold her tears back as she stepped forward and held him, nodding into his chest while he embraced her back. They held each other like that for some time, merely satisfied to find each other's embrace warm enough to soothe their hearts.

A few moments later, Shirley raised her head, gazing at him with her charming eyes that looked entrancing.

”I'm really happy to know that you care about me this much...”

”Wasn't it rather obvious that I love you enough to protect you?”

Shirley bit her lips, smiling as she wiped her tears, ”You wouldn't understand my worries. What am I like to you? Your fourth woman? Fifth? I haven't even made proper love with you yet. Would a man even bother about losing one of his harems to protect his treasures? However, it doesn't matter anymore, not after I've seen how you fought and defended me.”

”Silly woman...” Davis couldn't help but chuckle, ”I'm a man who will reciprocate the same passion and love you and my wives give me. You should've understood that by now, no?”

Shirley's expression became a bit crimson as she lowered her head, 'Same passion? I think you've done something far greater than I ever did for you...'

Nevertheless, she raised her head, looking spirited.

”However, this event once again made me realize my weakness. I was satisfied with suddenly gaining you, not cultivating seriously as I had before. But now, I'll start cultivating harder and not slack off anymore, not because I want to get stronger to match you but because I want to help you at times like these. You will let me help you if I become strong enough, right?”

”I...” Davis hesitated, thinking.

”I'm not going to have you make me stay here, watch you die again even if you're a soul-body! I still want to kill some of the Reins over it!”

”...”

Feeling the fiery intensity of her voice and her eyes that looked aggrieved as if she was going to cry again, Davis pursed his lips before he nodded.

”Fine, as long as you're strong as me...”

'Which is virtually impossible...'

Davis inwardly lampooned as he smiled. But watching Shirley's expression blossom into a smile as she heard him give him her permission, he couldn't help but shake his head.

”Remember, only if you're truly strong...” He didn't forget to add once more.

”I will become way stronger after I obtain the complete Inheritance...” Shirley smiled, looking silly.

”Alright, Princess Shirley.” Davis clasped his hands, looking respectful, ”My life is then in your safe bosoms.”

”That's supposed to be my hands!”

Shirley's instantly blushed as she retorted.

Davis chuckled, taking pleasure in looking at her embarrassed reaction that was just too charming for him that he felt like taking a bite out of her sweetness!