Chapter 83

"Qin, is there something on your mind?" Zhou Yi asked abruptly, because the Qin he saw was far from as natural as she appeared today. She had always been on guard against Zhou Yi, and at the same time, against herself. She had always suppressed her true desires and had never been so relaxed before.

"I'm fine, I just haven't been out for a long time. I got a bit lax mentally for a moment!" Qin Gelei's response was natural and calm, with no hint of anything amiss.

"You're always too tense," Zhou Yi soothed, patting her hand. "You're a psychology teacher, you should know that inner emotions shouldn't be suppressed too much. You're putting too much pressure on yourself."

"You said it, I'm the teacher!" Qin Gelei shot him a glance and wiped her mouth with a napkin. "I'm full. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

"Wait, Qin!" He grabbed her hand and grinned. "Do I really disgust you that much? Don't say yes, that would really hurt me. After all, we were just intimately interacting, I mean in the elevator."

"Hey!" She gave him a small warning and slapped his hand. "That was you forcing me, don't make it sound so ambiguous."

"Alright, let's say it was like that. Then I'll force you to stay with me, and you'll accept that, right!" He stood up, pulling Qin Gelei's hand, and began to force her to leave with him as he said.

Qin Gelei showed some resistance, but it was limited. This made Zhou Yi feel quite pleased; it seemed that Qin's mental resistance to him was getting smaller and smaller, almost reaching the final stage. Who knows, it might happen today.

Pulling Qin Gelei back to his room, Zhou Yi found his luck was really good today. He didn't see a single familiar face, or even a single person on the way. This clearly meant tonight was going to be a beautiful night.

He affectionately embraced Qin's body, the familiar curves holding no secrets for him. He traced the perfect lines, conveying his desire through his actions.

As someone with a dual identity, his pressure was indeed quite high. Unwilling to reveal his true identity, he could only release his stress in other ways. When Qin appeared before him, the long-suppressed desire finally surged with enough intensity. Sometimes, things just happen naturally, without any need for control.

The delicate collarbone in his eyes had almost become a symbol of sensuality. The snow-white skin shone with a mesmerizing allure.

He couldn't wait to lower his head, and the two began to exchange their passions intimately.

"Darling, you're amazing," Zhou Yi praised. Although Qin Gelei looked slender and not particularly curvy, when he measured her with his hands, he found her figure was no less impressive, even comparing favorably to Ororo's.

Qin Gelei responded with a slightly hoarse voice.

"Don't just talk, you bad guy!"

"As you wish, darling!"

Qin's actions became even more passionate. He never imagined that a woman who appeared so demure could be so wild. This stark contrast made him incredibly excited.

However, just as he was about to take things further, a soft whisper reached his ears.

"I really can't bear to let you go, darling." This made Zhou Yi confused, as he was about to take things to the next level. But suddenly, a sharp wind sounded behind him.

A powerful chop struck the back of his head, with enough force to knock an adult into a deep coma. But for Zhou Yi, it wasn't enough.

His left hand, which was around her waist, instantly tightened, and the desire-clouded Zhou Yi regained his senses. He looked at the woman before him, who was clearly startled, half-naked, and asked coldly.

"You're not Qin, who are you?" He was confident he could control this woman, so he didn't even think of pulling away.

The woman struggled to break free from Zhou Yi's grip, but her efforts were futile. Realizing this, she stopped struggling and stared at Zhou Yi seriously.

"Are you a mutant too?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yi had a good idea of her identity and asked tentatively.

"Mystique?"

The moment Zhou Yi said her name, the woman's body began to change. Blue skin instantly covered all visible parts, and key areas were covered with fine scales. Her auburn hair turned a bright red, and her face transformed into a more alluring shape. Although it looked a bit strange, it had a unique allure.

"Do you know me?" Mystique asked, her voice now completely different, more mature and hoarse, and more沧桑 (weathered).

"Unfortunately, I'm not one of your kind. Since the famous Mystique is here, can I assume that the mutant leader, Magneto Erik, is also in Paris?"

"You're very smart, cute little man. Since you know who's coming, can you tell me where the young mutant is?"

Mystique walked up to Zhou Yi, her fingers tracing his body. The passion from earlier left him half-naked, and the intimate contact now felt very subtle, especially given their identities.

"Do you think Erik has any power over me? Or do you think I'm the kind of person who would easily give in?" He grabbed Mystique's wandering fingers and looked directly into her bright yellow eyes. "Tell Erik I'm waiting for him here!"

"You want to challenge Erik?" Mystique's face showed clear mockery as she looked at this man who stood out among humans. She teased, "Since you know Erik's reputation, why would you have such a ridiculous idea? My cute little man, do you think the name 'Magneto' is just a Hollywood villain?"

"Don't give me such strange nicknames!" He grabbed her hand and pulled Mystique close. Zhou Yi's eyes glowed intensely. "Tell him it's the Dawn Knight's challenge. If I lose, I'll hand over Rogue. If I win, he should sit down and negotiate with me, using the future of mutants as the stakes."

"Dawn Knight?" With Zhou Yi's intentional release, Mystique broke free and retreated to a safe distance. The cunning spy immediately recognized the power of a true superhero. Unlike isolated mutants, she had always been among humans and had her own judgment of the strength of a popular superhero.

"This isn't a joke, my cute little man. Erik isn't someone who's easy to deal with. You can talk nonsense to me, but not to the mutant leader."

Mystique made a final confirmation, but her words had a hint of protection. The spy's nature and her feminine character intertwined, making her complex and hard to read.

Faced with her doubt, Zhou Yi activated the device on his hand and transformed into the Dawn Knight in a few breaths. This transformation was far more convincing than words.

Seeing Zhou Yi reveal his identity, Mystique's pupils dilated, and she finally bowed her head in respect to the powerful presence before her. "I will convey your message. Dawn Knight, Erik will hear your challenge. If he agrees, I will appear before you again."

With that, Mystique clearly intended to leave. Dealing with a dangerous person wasn't easy, especially when they were still enemies.

"Wait a moment!" Zhou Yi returned to his original form and explained to Mystique. "My identity is still a secret. Only a few people know. So, it's best if you keep it to yourself."

"Of course!" Mystique smiled brightly at Zhou Yi, her exotic face incredibly alluring. "This is our little secret."

Ignoring Mystique's teasing, Zhou Yi watched as the shape-shifting Mystique disappeared from the room. He let out a difficult breath.

He had indeed considered keeping this right-hand of Magneto as a bargaining chip, but thinking of their intimate moments, he ultimately decided against it. As a man with a strong sense of self-respect, he couldn't accept using a woman he had been intimate with as a bargaining chip.

So, he could only use the Dawn Knight's identity as leverage. Only the Dawn Knight had the status and ability to negotiate with Magneto, and only a superhero could make the old mutant wary.

This was the best plan he could come up with in the short time he had.

As a side note, this chapter is already quite restrained. I can't make it any more subtle. If it's still not acceptable, I'll have to use the ultimate ellipsis. Also, for those interested, the QQ group Strategic Science Corps 233361711 is open for discussion.

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