Chapter 724: Giving a Promise

t…He was small and thin, with short black hair that was a bit messy. His collar was also crooked. He sat quietly, staring in one direction. The child's bright eyes were filled with tears, as if he was...However, I also guessed wrong; the staff wasn't in Raphael's hand at this time.

Qiao Bao'er saw him diligently poring over that dilapidated ancient book. Raphael was extremely serious and focused, she didn't dare to disturb him. She peeked her head in slightly and glanced at it a few times, but couldn't understand a single bird call.

"What use is this ancient book"

At such a crucial juncture, to actually have the leisure and peace of mind to read Qiao Ba'er couldn't understand.

She glanced at it. The archaic script in the ancient book was unintelligible to her, but the many illustrations of staffs and wands throughout the book suggested that it was an ancient tome about the origins of staffs.

Raphael treated her as air, reading with intense focus in the faint light just beginning to rise.

Raphael led her to a hidden grove in the jungle. Qiao Baoer herself couldn't quite figure out their location at this moment, but she could be sure that they were not far from the waterfall. Here, she could clearly hear the sound of the water crashing against it.

She picked some wild berries nearby. Seeing that he was enduring this hardship in Tang Yu's body, Qiao Baoer proactively gave him a few berries. Although eating berries early in the morning wasn't good for the stomach, under these circumstances, it was still better than gnawing on sour berries.

Originally, she wanted to build a fire and barbecue. However, Raphael raised his head and glared at her with a cold stare. She immediately extinguished the small flame. Building a fire for barbecuing would be too easily exposed. Qiao Bao'er reluctantly gnawed on this sour and astringent fruit. It was really hard to eat.

On the other hand, young Raphael picked up those large green figs and ate them in three or two bites. He looked decisive and neat while eating, showing no sign of resentment towards the inferior food.

Qiao Baoer was a little curious about him. Raphael, this young master, was quite easy to raise. With such a fastidious temper, he shouldn't be so particular about his food, right

He seems to have a very bad relationship with the chieftain and his people.

Raphael might not have been liked from a young age, being left to live alone. This young master's life was pretty tough.

Come here!

Raphael put the book aside, looked up, and commanded her in a cold voice.

Qiao Bao'er crossed her arms, instantly erasing the moment of sympathy she had for him. She stomped over and said with a huff, "What is it"

At that moment, a dark mass came plummeting straight down from the sky.

"Dummy! Get out of the way!"

Raphael reacted quickly, grabbing Qiao Baoer and pulling her away just in time. She narrowly avoided being hit. Qiao Baoer was shaken. She thought it was the tribal leader's people who were attacking them, but looking closely, she saw that it was just a bird, a dead one.

“I’ve seen this before,” Qiao Baoer carefully examined the bird and found no external injuries, muttering to herself, “A lot of animals have died mysteriously recently.”

Raphael first glanced at the dead bird, listening to Qiao Baoer's words, he seemed to have not heard anything at all. He showed no pity or regret for these deceased creatures, not even a shred of emotion.

Qiao Bao'er, seeing his indifference, suddenly accused and cursed him, "I know it was you! These animals died because of the changes in the geomagnetic field caused by you!"

"Now we should put the sarcophagus back in its place."

Raphael didn't deny her accusation, instead he scoffed and mocked, "Do you want to be a hero, saving the world"

"I just want to save myself!"

Qiao Baoer was used to his sarcasm.

Raphael met her bright, resolute gaze. The mocking words died on his lips. He said in a cold voice, "Sit down. Now you will learn to recite the incantation written in these ancient texts."

What are you reading

Jo Bao'er unwillingly sat cross-legged on the ground, Raphael chanted a string of words in a righteous and round manner. Jo Bao'er listened and mumbled along casually.

Raphael took her with a vine and beat her, saying, "Pronunciation is wrong!"

Qiao Baoer's delicate skin was slapped red with a bruise, and she cried out in pain.

Raphael didn't hesitate, wielding his long vine and lashing her a few more times. "Shut up! Stop screaming like that!"

Shouting loudly might attract pursuers.

Qiao Bao'er was beaten a few times, and she jumped around like a rabbit in pain. Her expression was ferocious, and she glared at him, "Don't hit me!"

She actually wanted to scream to get someone's attention. If Junzhi Mu and the others were nearby, if she was being rescued... Why was she with Rafael, that pervert Qiao Baoer wouldn't have chosen this a million times over.

"Delusions of grandeur."

Rafael looked down at her with cold disdain. "You think you're safe just because you're with Junzhi Mu and the others In the end, you still need me to leave this island. You might as well cooperate with me now obediently, or else none of you will be going anywhere, you'll all end up buried with this island!"

< Qiao Baoer glared at him through gritted teeth, but she was helpless against him. >

"Sit down and let me teach you properly!" Raphael didn't have much patience.

"What are you learning" Qiao Bao'er roared angrily.

“This ancient book teaches you how to use a staff. I’ve read the spells, so just recite them for me!”

Joe Bao'er scoffed, "Just an old book."

"Since you're so capable, why not just steal the scepter too while you're at it."

Raphael rarely argued so childishly with others, he snarled, “Do you think I'm a god I pulled you out, have you said a single word of thanks If I hadn't saved you, you would be dead in there. If I had the ability to steal the staff, I would take my mother's body and wouldn't want to say another word to you here!”

Jo Baobao really forgot. This annoying cheap brother was indeed her lifesaver.

If anyone else had pulled her out of that iron cage, she would have been incredibly touched. But Rafael... he speaks so harshly, and really, it's him who is bullying her.

However, Qiao Baier didn't expect that Raphael, this cheap older brother, also had a humane side. When he mentioned his mother, his emotions fluctuated greatly. It seemed that he had a very good relationship with his mother.

Such a cold and ruthless person, he actually cares so much about family, it's strange. He's worked so hard just to save his mother.

The two siblings suddenly fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts.

Jo Baoer was thinking about some sentimental issues.

Meanwhile, Raphael thought to himself, "That legendary staff, the Island, actually chose that fool Jo Baier as its master! Raphael felt this was a complete insult to the staff.

If it weren't for this idiot randomly making a blood pact with the staff, he wouldn't have bothered going through all this trouble to get her out. She can't even utter a spell properly, this idiot!

"Study hard and well, and in the future I can make you a promise."

Raphael spoke solemnly, his gaze fixed on her, offering a solemn promise.

Qiao Bao'er suddenly felt uncomfortable when she heard him say that, a bit too sentimental. Especially with him wearing Tang Yu's face, this promise was a vow of life and death. Qiao Bao'er, now she understood."Stupid!"Lu Qinan wore an angry expression, losing interest in the food on his plate. He pushed the plate to one side and angrily cursed, “That dead woman Qiao Bao'er...