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!"

Smart was convinced that Daniel had zero chance against The Spirit Cats and was destined to die at their paws. His prodding was meant to push Daniel towards his doom sooner, eliminating this enemy for good.

Smart's petty thoughts were transparent to the astute Daniel, "Retard, why are you so eager to send me off to The Spirit Cats? Do you think I can't handle them?"

Daniel's question was met with a scoff from Smart, who replied with disdain after his cold laughter, "Country boy, you think you can subdue The Spirit Cats? I think they'll devour you! Even if you encounter just one, not the pair, a single Spirit Cat could rip your throat open with one bite, ending you. It would then feast on your corpse, leaving nothing, not even bones, behind!"