Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 189

“I never said anything like that. Don’t worry, I’m just feeling sorry for you, Yaya (丫丫, Yā Yā). You’re so young, yet you’re here in this freezing place, working so hard every day to welcome so many people. It’s heartbreaking. Here, take this. I promise I won’t ask you for anything. Does that put your mind at ease?”

Ye Tian Xie (叶天邪, Yè Tiān Xié) unwrapped the lollipop and brought it close—so close it almost touched Yaya’s little nose. Her nose twitched, and a dazzling sparkle suddenly appeared in her eyes. What reached her nose was a scent she had never encountered before—so sweet and enticing!

(Quality Control specialists report: This is the result of that infamous food additive, xxx flavoring. And it’s rarely just one flavoring; none of them are good things.)

Though Yaya was supposed to be righteous and refuse all bribes, she couldn’t resist the overwhelmingly delightful aroma. She swallowed a tiny bit of saliva, then carefully took the lollipop from Ye Tian Xie. First, she touched it with her fingers, then brought it to her nose for a deep sniff. Immediately, a small stream of drool began to uncontrollably trickle from her mouth.

She quickly sucked the drool back in and swallowed hard. Resisting the urge to eat it outright, Yaya asked cautiously, “Big brother… you said it yourself—you wouldn’t ask Yaya for anything. So this doesn’t count as a bribe, right? It doesn’t, right?”

“Of course not. I like Yaya, so I’m giving it to you to enjoy,” Ye Tian Xie said with a smile. If I can’t handle an eight- or nine-year-old little girl like you, how am I supposed to deal with Guo Guo, who’s twelve or thirteen?!

Finally, Yaya hesitantly put the lollipop in her mouth. Lollipops from the 23rd century weren’t just simple candies—they were infused with various flavor-enhancing compounds, far beyond anything this world’s residents had experienced. As the lollipop touched her tongue, Yaya’s expression transformed into one of pure bliss, as if she might float away at any moment.

“This is so delicious! So, so delicious!!”

Crunch! The round candy at the top of the lollipop was instantly bitten off. Yaya closed her eyes, her face full of delight as she chewed and savored the flavor she had never experienced before.

“Eek!! That’s not how you eat a lollipop! That’s not how you eat it!” Guo Guo floated in front of Yaya, waving her tiny hands in dismay as if someone had stolen her treasure. “Lollipops are meant to be licked, not eaten like that! Ugh… Master, she’s wasting it! That’s Guo Guo’s lollipop!”

However, no matter how loudly Guo Guo yelled, Yaya couldn’t hear her.

Ye Tian Xie: “……”

A lollipop that Guo Guo could savor for half an hour was gone in less than thirty seconds in Yaya’s hands.

After swallowing the last bit of sweetness, Yaya licked her lips and looked at Ye Tian Xie with sparkling eyes. “Big brother, this is so tasty! It’s the best thing Yaya has ever eaten… Big brother, do you have more of this lollipop?”

Whoosh! Ye Tian Xie immediately produced another lollipop, this one orange-flavored, and smiled. “Of course, I do! I have an even tastier one right here.”

“Ahh… Give it to me! I want to eat it!” Yaya reached out eagerly, leaning so far forward that she almost fell off the snowman.

But Ye Tian Xie quickly pulled his hand back with a whoosh and shook his head. “I can’t give this one to you. It’s for my little sister. She loves lollipops.”

“But… I want to eat it… Please give it to me, big brother. Yaya will remember this forever!” Yaya looked at him with an incredibly innocent and pitiful expression, her wide eyes filled with anticipation as she stared longingly—not at him, but at the lollipop in his hand.

Having endured countless death stares from Guo Guo over time, Ye Tian Xie had developed a strong immunity to such attacks. Unmoved, he raised his wrist to check the time and said with a look of feigned reluctance, “Yaya, I need to go now… I’ll come back to play with you tomorrow.”

“Ahh… Wait a minute…”

Thud! Yaya toppled head first off the snowman, landing in a pile of snow. She sat there stunned for a moment before bursting into tears. “Waaah… Big brother, you bullied me…”

Ye Tian Xie helped her up from the snowbank. She was small and light, so he easily lifted her and placed her back on the snowman. With a tone of helplessness and innocence, he said, “These two lollipops were meant for my little sister at home. I gave one to Yaya because I like you, but I really can’t give you the other one.”

Sniffling and with red-rimmed eyes, Yaya replied, “Then… then if I send you to the Frozen Wolf Cavern, will you give it to me? Waaah…”

Ye Tian Xie’s smile suddenly turned brilliant. “If Yaya wants it that badly, then of course you can have it… But remember, it was Yaya who said she would send me to the Frozen Wolf Cavern. I didn’t say anything about it.”

Yaya took the lollipop from Ye Tian Xie’s hand, carefully holding it. With tears brushed aside, she pouted and said, “Hmph, meanie.”

Ye Tian Xie: “……”

With the lollipop in one hand, Yaya waved her other hand in the air. A loud explosion rang out, and the massive ice wall to the north shattered into countless flying shards. Beyond the wall, a pathway carved from ice revealed itself—it was the entrance to the Frozen Wolf Cavern.

“Well, I’m off to the Frozen Wolf Cavern, Yaya. I’ll come play with you again sometime,” Ye Tian Xie said, accomplishing his goal. He didn’t linger any longer, worried that spending more time with this little rascal might regress his IQ to that of an eight- or nine-year-old.

After Ye Tian Xie entered the Frozen Wolf Cavern, Yaya waved her hand again. Countless ice fragments rose from the ground, reforming into an impenetrable ice wall that sealed the entrance once more.

“Waaah… Big brother is a good person. The Goddess of Creation shouldn’t blame me for this,” Yaya murmured softly, cradling her lollipop. Mimicking Ye Tian Xie, she carefully unwrapped it. This time, Yaya was noticeably smarter—she didn’t immediately bite into it but instead began to savor it with small licks. She quickly discovered that this method not only let her enjoy the lollipop longer but also made the flavor even more delightful.

The Frozen Wolf Cavern: A World of Ice

Here, there was no snow—only pure, unbroken ice. The walls, the ceiling, and even the ground beneath his feet were all made of ice. Every step on the slick surface sent Ye Tian Xie sliding. After testing the ground for a short distance, he finally decided to put on the black Snow-Walking Shoes he had begrudgingly spent 1,000 gold coins on from Yaya.

To his surprise, the shoes worked. The moment he put them on, the slippery sensation disappeared entirely. Walking forward felt no different from walking on rough, stable ground.

“Well, at least they’re worth the price,” Ye Tian Xie muttered, comforting himself as he ventured deeper into the Frozen Wolf Cavern.

The world of ice was eerily quiet. Not a single sound could be heard. The initial passage wasn’t long; after about a minute of walking, Ye Tian Xie reached an open area—a much larger ice-covered expanse spread out before him.

At the same time, an even more piercing cold enveloped him.

If the earlier chill had been tolerable, this cold now began pushing the limits of what a human could endure. Even Ye Tian Xie, whose resistance to cold far surpassed that of an ordinary person, began to feel a deep discomfort.

-15, -15, -15, -15…

The damage numbers floating above Ye Tian Xie’s head were almost continuous. The path ahead in the Frozen Wolf Cavern seemed endless, and he had barely just begun.

In front of him, the vast ice floor resembled a luxurious skating rink. A few pure white wolves were aimlessly wandering across the surface. Upon seeing Ye Tian Xie enter, they let out low growls and charged at him.

Snow Wolf:

Level: 25

Health: 1600

Description: A rare species of wolf that thrives in cold environments. Compared to ordinary wolves, they are more docile and have strong adaptability to their surroundings. Their fur can be crafted into cold-resistant clothing.

Trait: Immune to cold, remaining active even in frigid climates.

Skills: None.

Weakness: Vulnerable to fire and earth-based attacks.

The three Snow Wolves pounced at Ye Tian Xie simultaneously. He summoned the Destiny’s Hour and dodged their attacks while observing his movements with a slight frown.

The biting cold was affecting him—his limbs and body were chilled, and his nerves felt slightly numb, making his movements stiffer than usual. His power came from his extraordinary abilities, but this environment was a dangerous counter to those abilities. He understood that if his agility were compromised, progressing through the cavern would become an uphill battle.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Tian Xie forcibly suppressed the discomfort in his body and movements. He sidestepped to evade the Snow Wolves’ lunges, quickly pivoted, and struck with a Dragon Fissure Slash, knocking one wolf back. He followed up with another blow, killing it instantly. Turning to the remaining two wolves, he dispatched them within seconds.

Beyond the three Snow Wolves, the area ahead was eerily empty, devoid of any other creatures. The cold was sapping his health faster than the Ring of Life could restore it. He drank a small potion, crouched down, and used the Gathering Skill on the Snow Wolves.

【Ding… You have obtained ‘Snow Wolf Hide’ x1.】

【Ding… You have obtained ‘Snow Wolf Hide’ x1.】

Snow Wolf Hide:

Description: The pelt of a Snow Wolf. It possesses strong cold-resistant properties and can be used to craft warm clothing.

Ahead, only a vast ice corridor stretched out, over 100 meters wide. Countless icicles hung from the cavern’s ceiling, some so long they extended all the way to the icy floor below.

【Ding!】

A sudden sense of danger came from above. Ye Tian Xie’s instincts flared, and without looking up, he quickly sidestepped and rolled to the ground, following the direction of the disturbance in the air. The instant he landed, a loud crash erupted from the spot he had occupied just moments before.

A massive icicle, towering several meters high, had plunged into the ground exactly where he had been. The icicle was so sharp that it remained firmly embedded in the icy surface, neither shattering nor toppling over.

There was no doubt that if Ye Tian Xie had been struck by that icicle, he would have been killed instantly.

The seemingly tranquil ice cavern concealed deadly dangers within.