Favorite of the Beast-world: I Got Rich Through Farming-Chapter 339 - 222: Going Easy + Who is That Annoying Male?

Chapter 339: Chapter 222: Going Easy + Who is That Annoying Male?

Mi Yin lifted his gaze, his scarlet snake pupils as sharp as blades. Water droplets fell from his long, curled lashes as they fluttered.

Seeing that An Jin was safe and sound, his murderous expression finally relaxed considerably. Then, his cold gaze fell upon the man in black.

"Heh, so there really are two of you."

He sneered, his black-and-red snake tail tracing a dangerous arc across the ground. A hint of the fangs beneath his crimson lips showed. "I carelessly let the other one get away. In that case, I’ll deal with you first."

Before the words had even left his mouth, he charged forward. Ze Sheng watched the battle dispassionately, subtly guiding An Jin a little farther back.

Qi Yuan, however, had no intention of engaging him. ’Although I inherited the Old Qilin’s power, it ultimately isn’t my own; I’ve only been able to refine and absorb half of it.’

’And that other person has disappeared somewhere. If it’s just me, I have very little chance of winning a one-on-one fight against this frenzied, bloodthirsty Snake Beast. To say nothing of the fact that Ze Sheng is standing behind him, watching dispassionately.’

’Ze Sheng... Heh. Unicorns are natural-born King Beasts, a secondary mutation from the Nine-tailed Fox Clan. They carry the cunning and hypocrisy of the Fox Clan in their very bones, something I came to fully understand the last time he provoked me.’

’Of course, there was one other reason—’

His gaze swept lightly over An Jin.

’I don’t want to hurt her.’

’I never expected that their target was actually her. If I had known beforehand, I wouldn’t have so resolutely agreed to come with him and create this Illusion Realm.’

As Mi Yin launched a new round of attacks, the man in black seized the opportunity to slip into the forest and vanish. In an instant, even his aura disappeared without a trace.

In that same instant, the Illusion Realm shattered. The strange floral scent that had constantly lingered around An Jin also disappeared.

Her mind, which had been muddled this entire time, suddenly cleared.

She looked up at the sky and saw the two bizarrely bright moons being swiftly obscured by dark clouds. The forest was once again plunged into darkness. The red glow vanished from the towering ancient trees that had resembled a chaotic dance of demons, and the boundless woods fell into a slumberous silence.

Then, dawn broke. Bright sunlight illuminated the forest, and the melodious chirping of birds and the drone of insects rose in the air.

But Ze Sheng and Mi Yin hadn’t disappeared. They were still there, in their true forms. Only now could An Jin be absolutely certain that they were real.

She pulled free from Ze Sheng’s grasp and flew forward.

"Mi Yin..."

The sudden embrace, carrying her rich, sweet scent, made Mi Yin freeze for a moment before he quickly wrapped his arms around her.

"Believe me now?" he chuckled.

An Jin nodded. "I do." At the same time, her eyes began to sting. She couldn’t help but hug him tighter, burying her head in his chest. "In that Illusion Realm, I kept running into fake versions of you. Each one was harder to identify than the last. My mind was just buzzing... I had no idea what I was thinking. That’s why I was so guarded..."

"I know."

He didn’t blame her in the slightest. Instead, he was overcome with his own guilt. "I was too late," he said, his voice deepening. "If you hadn’t been cautious, I... I might not have made it to you in time..."

Nearby, Ze Sheng’s gaze fell on the tightly embracing couple. He pressed his lips together, a hint of nostalgia in his expression. ’Back then... I was the one by her side.’

’I was the one who summoned her back to this world. If I had only met her sooner and brought her to my side to care for her, then maybe... the one standing beside her now would still be me?’

He watched them in silence, the gentle smile on his face gone. His expression darkened, and his heart twinged with a dull ache.

"Well, should we say our goodbyes here, then?" The mission was complete. It was time to part ways.

Ze Sheng’s gentle gaze landed on her face. Masking the turmoil in his heart, he gave a slight nod. "Very well. I have other matters to attend to, so I should be heading back."

"Those people won’t give up so easily. Remember to protect yourself. Do you still have the Conch Shell I gave you? If you run into any trouble, you can use it to call for my help anytime. I’ll always be there for you."

"Unicorn King City is very lively. If you ever get bored, you’re welcome to visit. I..."

He paused, then said softly after a moment,

"I make a mean barbecue. I hope I get the chance to cook for you again."

"Are you finished?" Mi Yin demanded, his brow furrowed in irritation.

’I don’t understand why this strange male I’ve never met has so much to say to my mate. Don’t tell me... he covets her?’

The look Mi Yin gave Ze Sheng instantly filled with dark, murderous intent.

"Your wings are beautiful." After saying this, he departed, leaving a slightly perplexed Mi Yin and An Jin in his wake.

Even though Ze Sheng was gone, Mi Yin couldn’t shake a feeling of unease, like he’d buried a precious treasure that some scoundrel now had his eye on.

On the way back, An Jin couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly happened when we entered the Illusion Realm?"

"Why did we suddenly get separated?"

Mi Yin’s answer was more or less the same as what the impostors had told her.

’It seemed the fakes hadn’t actually lied to her about that.’

"Did you run into any fake versions of me?" An Jin asked.

Mi Yin nodded. "More than one." He held her a little tighter, afraid she might disappear again. "It was similar to what happened to you. Every time I saw through one, another ’you’ would appear."

After they were separated, their mate bond had suddenly vanished. It wasn’t long before he found "her," but "her" bizarre and lifeless scent immediately told Mi Yin something was wrong.

He killed the imposter without hesitation.

But it wasn’t over. A second appeared, then a third... In total, he encountered five impostors before he finally tracked the real An Jin down by following her faint scent on the air.

She was very quiet on the way back.

"What’s wrong?" Sensing her sudden low spirits, Mi Yin asked anxiously, wiping the tear stains from her face.

"It’s nothing. I’m not crying." She shook her head, but the corners of her eyes and the tip of her nose were red. "I just feel so ashamed. You recognized me at a glance, but I was completely fooled. I even nearly mistook you for an imposter..."

"Aren’t you going to blame me? Or... secretly hold a grudge or something?" she asked, blinking her damp eyes.

"How could I ever blame you?" ’Alright, fine.’ For that single instant she’d mistaken him, he had indeed felt a surge of anger. But seeing her like this, that last wisp of irritation in Mi Yin’s heart vanished without a trace.

"It’s all their fault for being so cunning," he said, his heart melting as he tried to comfort her. "Besides, as a Snake Beast, I have an advantage. I can easily smell the difference between the impostors and you. However..."

Then, his tone shifted, growing dangerous.

"Jin’er, I need an explanation. Who was that detestable male?"