The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 740

Daniel lightly patted Black’s shoulder and reminded him cheerfully, "This Magic Stone can close just as easily as it opened, so you better decide whether you want to keep your hands or not. Do you want them petrified, becoming part of the Magic Stone forever?"

This jolted Black back to his senses, and he immediately withdrew his hands from the crevice of the Magic Stone. Still unable to believe what had happened, he scrutinized Daniel suspiciously and asked, "Country boy, how did you do that?"

"Because I'm handsome! The Magic Stone saw me and was utterly charmed. Whatever I say, it listens; it's particularly obedient to me!"

As Daniel continued to spout nonsense, Beauty quietly sidled up to him and pinched his waist viciously. The sudden, excruciating pain made Daniel yelp.

"Ah! Beauty, what's with the pinching?"

"You deserve it for spouting nonsense!" Beauty retorted, pinching Daniel simply because she found it amusing—any excuse would do.

"I wasn't boasting!"