Future Beast World: Becoming A Pampered Beauty-Chapter 159 - 103: The Palace... Is Still Missing a Mistress

Chapter 159: Chapter 103: The Palace... Is Still Missing a Mistress

"The remnant soul imprint the Insect King left in your body is difficult to remove all at once. It needs to be cleansed every seven days. Why don’t you stay in the palace tonight? I can cleanse the imprint for you, and you can leave after breakfast tomorrow." Lou Xianyue wrapped his slender hand around hers, squeezed it gently, and looked at her with hopeful eyes.

Sang Luo was completely unable to refuse him when he looked at her like that. Her eyes curved, charming and seductive. "Alright... I’ll stay with you tonight..."

His Adam’s apple bobbed. A flicker of intense heat appeared in his calm, sea-blue eyes before he quickly suppressed it. "Good."

Holding Sang Luo’s hand, Lou Xianyue took the child from her arms with his other and walked back toward the palace. "I’ve already had a meal prepared. Let’s go get something to eat."

The delicacies of the Deep Sea were impossible to find on land. Sitting at the dining table, Sang Luo’s eyes went wide at the sight of platters piled high with huge shrimp and crabs. Each lobster was even bigger and plumper than an Australian lobster, and the tail meat was thicker than her forearm! She didn’t need any dipping sauce. One bite of the fresh, sweet, and succulent white meat made her mouth water with pure satisfaction.

"Ah Ze, this is so delicious! How did you know I love eating these things?"

"You used to drag me all around the undersea cities, and you’d order these for every meal. I was with you every day, eating the same things, so of course I know."

Lou Xianyue watched her eat, her cheeks adorably puffed out. ’A female with a good appetite is a blessing,’ he thought. ’A true blessing.’ The more heartily she ate, the better he felt about his ability to provide for her. "The dishes are similar, but the Royal Palace’s control over the quality of its ingredients is certainly better than the restaurants in the smaller cities. If you don’t get tired of it, I can send men to the depths of the Ice Sea to catch more for you."

As he spoke, he poured her a glass of fine fruit wine so she could wet her throat.

The Sea Clan Beastmen grew up eating these things every day and had long grown tired of them. But Sang Luo, a "landlubber," was still in the novelty phase. Lou Xianyue wasn’t worried she would get sick of it; the variety of ingredients in the sea was just as vast as on land.

Lou Xianyue himself barely ate, focusing instead on feeding Sang Luo and the Wolf Pup. He thoughtfully shelled the shrimp and crabs for the mother-daughter duo, placing the meat in their bowls and scooping out all the rich roe and tomalley.

There was so much it wouldn’t fit in their bowls, so he piled the crab meat and roe into the empty crab shells.

It was Little Zhi Xin’s first time eating such delicious and exotic food. She dove headfirst into a crab shell, getting her whole face smeared with roe and meat.

"You messy little girl," Sang Luo teased. "How did you get so frantic while eating? Come here, let Mommy wipe your face."

"You keep eating. I’ll give her a wash." Lou Xianyue acted before she could, scooping the little Wolf Pup off the table. A silver-blue halo glowed at his long, slender fingertips as he cast a Water Manipulation Technique, instantly cleaning the messy cub.

Sang Luo really loved his Water Talent Ability.

’Its Attack Power isn’t that high, but it’s so convenient for everyday things!’

The little Wolf Pup stared, star-struck, at the gorgeous man before her. Her eyes shone as she stuck out her little pink tongue and licked Lou Xianyue’s cheek. This display of fawning affection was more intimate than how she acted with her own father!

If Lan Cang were to see this, his face would probably turn black with rage!

Lou Xianyue then turned to give Sang Luo a tender look, trying the same trick again. It was a gaze that said, ’See? Even the little Wolf Pup adores me. You should just stay.’

Sang Luo was both exasperated and amused.

After eating and drinking their fill, Little Zhi Xin, who had been running wild all day, finally grew sleepy. She laid her head on the table and drifted off. Lou Xianyue carefully picked her up and passed her to Uncle Su.

Uncle Su loved taking care of young children. Whether it was the little Mermaid Young Master or this new Young Master, he was absolutely delighted!

’It’s been so many years since the Sea Palace has had a new little life!’

’He’s in this palace every day with nothing to do. His old bones are starting to ache from boredom.’

The moment the little one arrived, the usual solemn, silent atmosphere of the Imperial Palace had become much more cheerful.

Uncle Su carried Zhi Xin to a side hall to look after her.

Lou Xianyue led Sang Luo back to his bedchamber.

Tonight, he would cleanse the remnant soul imprint.

At first, Sang Luo lay on her back on the large bed, which was covered in soft Shark Sha. After a reminder from Lou Xianyue, she shifted to lie on her stomach. It was a little awkward, so she tucked a throw pillow under her chest, which was much better.

Lou Xianyue sat on the edge of the bed. His slender, pale fingers hooked the thin strap of her dress at her side and undid it, sliding the garment down...

Sang Luo swallowed hard, her fingers lightly gripping the sheets as a blush crept up her face. ’This angle... it feels like I’m on display... How embarrassing...’ Noticing her discomfort, Lou Xianyue slid the dress down only to her mid-back and went no further.

’A full-body soul cleansing would be the most thorough method, of course, but he had already used his power to weaken the Insect King’s remnant imprint. Cleansing only her upper body would be harmless enough.’

The skull butterfly had originally been over Sang Luo’s heart, but it had been driven to her back. Its color had faded considerably, and it no longer posed a significant threat.

Lou Xianyue retrieved a Pear Wood Box from a cabinet. He opened it, took out a milky-white ointment, and began to spread it on her back.

Sang Luo felt a cool sensation glide across her spine, making her skin shiver. She buried her face in the pillow and let out a soft, breathy moan.

Every touch and stroke of Lou Xianyue’s fingers sent an instinctive shiver through her body.

Lou Xianyue’s expression was serene, but a closer look would reveal the tide of desire he was forcefully suppressing in his eyes.

Once he was finished, Lou Xianyue couldn’t help himself. He braced one hand on the bed, leaned down, and pressed a kiss to the nape of her neck. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Sang Luo’s breath hitched. With her back to him, she couldn’t see a thing, which made every touch feel especially intense.

His kiss was lingering and deep, leaving a trail of moisture on her neck. His silver-blue eyes darkened. He turned her onto her back, his lips slowly descending to meet hers, first tasting gently, then deepening...

Sang Luo’s body trembled more violently, but she stopped resisting, letting him take what he wanted.

Lou Xianyue didn’t press her for long. After a moment of passionate intimacy, he released her. His fingertips gently grazed her full, crimson lips, a satisfied smile gracing his features.

"Get some rest tonight," he said. "I’m going to the study to deal with some official business. I’ll come back to be with you later."

With that, he left, his steps somewhat hurried—not nearly as composed as his expression suggested.

Sang Luo rolled over in bed. She had been lying down the entire time and hadn’t done a thing, yet after the soul cleansing, her body felt exhausted. It was a weariness that stemmed from her very soul, and she quickly fell asleep.

She woke again in the middle of the night to find the space beside her still empty. Lou Xianyue hadn’t come back.

Sang Luo extended her spiritual power and discovered the Luminous Pearls were still lit in the study. She laughed. ’Ignoring the warm, soft beauty in his bed to go look over some boring official documents!’

’He certainly doesn’t seem like the type of Beast Emperor to be so diligent and devoted to his people!’

Sang Luo got up and straightened her clothes. After a moment’s thought, she deliberately tugged her collar down a little lower. The resulting look—a tantalizing glimpse of her chest, half-hidden and half-revealed—was the most alluring of all. Then, she headed for the study.