The Pet Ceremony was specially arranged to take place by the seaside, with the beach beautifully decorated and a bonfire set up. Everyone attended in their finest attire, their faces filled with joy.
Xiao Bai felt anxious inside but managed to keep a calm exterior, constantly reminding himself to endure. However, he never expected that the so-called Pet Ceremony would involve dressing in women's clothing.
Once changed, Xiao Bai swayed gracefully, stunning everyone around him. Xue Feifei swallowed hard, unable to contain her excitement as she said, "I didn't expect Xiao Bai to look so beautiful in women's clothes."
In a moment of impulsiveness, she took off her favorite hairpin, stood on tiptoe with glee, and carefully inserted it into Xiao Bai's hairdo.
Her heart fluttered as she dreamily remarked, "With a smile over the shoulder, a hundred charms are born; the beauties of the six palaces pale in comparison. I wonder how he measures up against the ladies of the harem?"
The other pets quickly chimed in, and Liu He impatiently urged Xiao Bai, "Aren't you going to thank the lady for her gift?"
Xue Feifei shyly waved her hand, "No need, no need..."
To be at the mercy of others in front of everyone and still have to express gratitude to the instigator of this humiliation? Xiao Bai could no longer hold back. In a swift motion, he snatched the hairpin away and pressed it against Xue Feifei's delicate neck.
Gasps filled the air as Xue Feifei froze in shock.
Xiao Bai leaned closer, his enchanting gaze now cold and fierce. "Xue Feifei, don't push your luck."
Beside them, Liu He drew his sword, his usual demeanor replaced by a fierce intensity reminiscent of a hellish warrior. "Xiao Bai, let her go! Or I won't hold back."
The gleaming sword reflected a chilling light, as if ready to strike at any moment.
"Get down!" Xue Feifei scolded, her fierce movements causing the sharp hairpin to nearly pierce the skin.
Xue Feifei subtly frowned, her delicate hand stiffening as she instinctively took a step back. She shot him a glance, curling her lips into a smile, and said slowly, "Go ahead and kill me. But I must remind you, even if you kill everyone on this island, without a ship sent by the court, you will never leave here."
Feeling a noticeable tremor from Xiao Bai, she took a deep breath and calmly stated, "I may be unworthy, but I understand the weight of life and death. If you don't believe me, I'm willing to give my life for yours. Go ahead and make your move."
Xiao Bai stared at her, trying twice to muster the courage to strike, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. She was right; even if he killed her, he still couldn't escape this place. Besides, as a man, could he really bring himself to harm a frail woman?
With familial grievances and national hatred weighing heavily on him, he felt powerless, like prey being slaughtered. He had been exiled to this desolate island by treacherous people, reduced to a mere pet.
Xiao Bai was overwhelmed with emotions, his heart aching as he suddenly pushed Xue Feifei away and ran toward the sea. He couldn't believe that he was destined to wait for death on this island.
"Ah—" In unbearable pain, Xiao Bai shouted as he gathered all his strength and hurled the hairpin into the ocean.
The dark sea swallowed everything without a trace of sound. Xiao Bai collapsed onto the ground in despair; the soft sand beneath him felt numb to his pain, yet the anguish in his heart threatened to tear him apart.
Liu He was about to call someone to chase after him when Xue Feifei stopped him with a hand and said wearily, "Let him calm down for now."
Eventually, Xiao Bai lost consciousness on the beach; it seemed the torment of these past few days had taken its toll on him, leaving him in a daze.
Xue Feifei gestured for them to carry him away. "You all get him out of here. Don't let him die now; I haven't had enough fun yet."
"Yes!"
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