CHAPTER 257 WHAT IS PROMISE KEEPING

After adjusting his position in the air, Rocky gently landed on the ground. He looked up and saw a

listless figure lying between several stone pillars in the dim light. Squinting to see it a little clearer,

Rocky was startled as soon as he realized what it was. The figure was the four-star Demonic

Devouring Boa.

As he observed it, Rocky noticed that the beast seemed very exhausted. Perhaps it was because he

had destroyed its psychic system which was used to draw spiritual power. Rocky had also absorbed all

of the Demonic Devouring Boa's spiritual power, which explained why it was drained to the almost

lifeless form that it was now.

Despite this possible advantage, Rocky still did not dare to mess with the Demonic Devouring Boa

anymore. After all, he had barely escaped it just now, and he didn't want to risk fighting it again. At

once, he sprang to the mouth of the cave in which he had entered. The stone pillars aided his escape,

and with the strength he had gained at that moment, he was able to jump out swiftly.

After emerging from the cave, Rocky descended the cliff, expecting to see the Rainbow Glow Unicorn.

But it was long gone. content rights.

"That Rainbow Glow Unicorn just left and abandoned me during that emergency? It is so heartless!

However, although this unicorn almost cost me my life, it is a blessing in disguise that I have upgraded

my strength in two levels. Aside from that, I also got three treasures. Judging from what I have gained

now, actually, I got a lot of benefits from this experience!" Not only was Rocky able to avoid death, but

he had also gained so many valuable things. Blessings in disguise, as he called them. If other spiritual

manipulators were to hear about this, they might not even be able to imagine the terrible things he had

to go through. They would think he was extremely lucky to still be alive. When he recalled all that had

happened, he felt like his memories were mere dreams.

Sometimes luck was the only thing that really mattered!

"However, a monk may run away, but the temple remains. I believe you will come back for me," Rocky

said with a determined face. He turned around and headed back to the military camp. He had no time

to lose. It had been a few days since he disappeared, and some people must be worried.

Sure enough, as soon as he returned to the beast farm of the military camp, Rocky saw Sheridan

walking back and forth just outside the farm, looking around from time to time as if he were waiting for

someone. As soon as he saw Rocky appear, Sheridan ran toward him and exclaimed excitedly, "Boy,

where the hell have you been? How could you be so elusive for days?"

Rocky had been missing for a couple of days, and Sheridan had really freaked out about it. Were it not

for the lessons in the past, Sheridan might have already been looking for him all over the northeast

military camp.

"Don't even mention that. I almost couldn't come back! How is Verdanim doing?" Rocky asked as he

walked towards Verdanim's stable. Just as he entered it, he found Marin lying on Verdanim's body as if

she was dozing off.

"Verdanim has been having a decent recovery. But its leg injury is still very worrying." Sheridan didn't

know that Rocky had actually done a surgery on Verdanim's left leg too. If its left leg bone healed and

everything went well, Verdanim would be as strong as it was before.

"Does she come by often these days?" Rocky asked, referring to Marin's sleeping figure. He realized

that when Marin wasn't scowling or poker faced, she didn't look half as bad. In fact, she looked very

feminine.

"Yes, she does come by often. But I didn't tell her about your disappearance. If she knew, knowing her

personality, you'd be in big trouble!" Sheridan replied. He had known better this time.

Rocky didn't say anything in return. Marin's presence made it inconvenient for him to examine

Verdanim, so he decided to come back later.

Just as Rocky was about to leave, Marin suddenly woke up. As she took in her surroundings, she was

surprised to see Rocky standing beside Sheridan.

When Rocky saw that Marin had woken up, he said with a playful smile, "I was thinking of setting up a

table by the door to sell tickets to people who want to visit! I'm sure many would be interested to see

Commander Marin's sleeping face."

"You..." Marin became flustered as Rocky's words sunk in. It meant that Rocky must have seen her

sleeping, and she blushed. She glared at Rocky with a hint of embarrassment evident on her face.

"I'll take my leave," Rocky told Sheridan. He took a final look at Marin and turned around, ready to walk

away.

"Wait, Rocky, I have something to tell you!" Marin quickly called out after recovering from her

embarrassment.

Rocky stopped and set his eyes on Marin once again. As he did this, Marin stood up, dusted herself

and walked towards him. "Follow me outside," she ordered.

Rocky quickly gave Sheridan an incredulous look. The man just shrugged innocently in return, to show

he had no idea about what was going on. Rocky hesitated for a moment before following the

Commander out. 'Did she know I'd been missing for the past few days? Is she about to pick on me?'

Rocky thought to himself as he followed her. After all, Marin had warned him that he couldn't go

missing again without a proper reason.

Rocky was led to a locust tree outside the beast farm. He noticed that Marin was hesitating even

though her back was facing him. She seemed to be a little shy and unsure of what she was about to

say. She didn't look like her usual self.

"That..." Marin paused. She turned around and faced Rocky, looking at him straight in the eyes.

"If you have something to say, just say it. I'm quite busy," Rocky said with a bit of confidence. He felt

relieved because Marin didn't seem to be looking for trouble.

Marin glared at him. How dare Rocky talk to her in such a brazen way. He was only a breeder. If it

wasn't for Rocky saving Verdanim, she would have taught him a lesson as a Commander.

"I promised you before that if you could cure Verdanim, I would grant you one favor. Although Verdanim

has not fully recovered yet, I stand by my word. You can ask for anything right now," Marin said in a

serious tone.

"So this is it? You'll really promise me anything?" Rocky asked with a smile. If Marin hadn't mentioned

it, he would have forgotten the agreement. But she brought it up herself, and so, Rocky became

excited.

Without thinking, Marin nodded.

"Ok, I'll think about it," Rocky said as he cupped his chin in his hand. He appeared to be thinking

carefully.

Marin patiently waited for Rocky's decision. After all, it was what she had promised before.

"I've thought about it," Rocky declared, clasping his hands together.

"What do you want?" Marin felt that Rocky wanted something profitable. She braced herself for

whatever he might ask for.

"I want to see Commander Marin dance while dressed in Chinese-style chest covering," Rocky said as

he stared at Marin with a smirk on his face.

"What? You want to see me dance with..." Hearing this, Marin became furious. Rocky's request was a

huge insult to her. If anyone knew that she, the Commander of the northeast military camp had danced

in nothing but a Chinese-style chest covering for a man, she would lose face and never regain her

honor. How could she make her way through this camp then?

"Didn't you just say you could promise anything? You look like you want to go back on your word!

Anyway, I don't really care. But if word gets out that you had promised me something, I don't know what

the others will say about you, Commander Marin," Rocky pushed.

"Even if I promised I would do anything, this request is just so..." Marin's body shuddered slightly. She

was a woman who could never do such a shameless thing. Not to mention she was also a renowned

Commander.

"You really have no sincerity. The Commander of the northeast military camp is a person who cannot

keep her promises. I am so disappointed and heartbroken!" Rocky said with a sad expression and of

course he was pretending it.

Marin was also upset because of Rocky. But she couldn't be angry since she did promise him that she

would grant whatever he wished. And now, she was the one who broke that promise. Because of this,

she felt that she became a person who was dishonest and untrustworthy.