Future Beast World: Becoming A Pampered Beauty-Chapter 171 - 115: Trespassing on a Private Residence

Chapter 171: Chapter 115: Trespassing on a Private Residence

The sky was as black as ink, and a chill suffused the deep night.

Nestled within an undulating mountain range was a hidden traveling palace. It snaked across the peaks like a great, coiling dragon, blending seamlessly into the landscape.

A golden, ancient phoenix tree, so wide it would take a person’s full embrace to circle, stood by the rear hall. Beside it was a natural hot spring. Hazy white mist drifted through the air, and through it, the tall, upright figure of a young man could be faintly seen standing by the water’s edge.

His hair, a deep red so dark it was nearly black, was unbound, cascading over his broad, straight shoulders. He wore a crimson and black robe embroidered with ancient, intricate golden phoenix patterns that seemed to shimmer with a light of their own, exuding an air of supreme nobility. The sight of his back alone possessed a beauty that struck straight to the soul, enough to make heaven and earth themselves pale in comparison.

"Your Majesty, the assassins outside the palace have been dealt with. You may enter your seclusion without worry."

A gust of wind rustled by. A man in dark robes emerged from the shadows, bowing his head and half-kneeling behind him, his tone one of utmost respect.

The man gave a soft grunt of acknowledgment, and the other man’s figure vanished as quickly as it had appeared, not daring to disturb him further.

He untied his sash and shed the magnificent robe layer by layer, revealing a peerless physique of broad shoulders and a narrow waist. With a casual wave of his hand, the white mist thickened, obscuring the magnificent view.

He stepped into the pool, one step at a time, until the water rose past his waist, leaving only his lean, elegant torso exposed. The cool moonlight fell upon his skin, making it seem as flawless as white jade.

The man looked up at the sky, a cold glint flashing through his dark, bewitching eyes. Tonight was the full moon—the night the Poisonous Gu in his body would flare up.

On this night, every month, he had to endure bone-deep, excruciating pain, forcing him to come to this secluded place to regulate his body and suppress the Poisonous Gu within.

For years, he had searched far and wide for a master physician, but they could only ever treat the symptoms, never the root cause. Now, the intervals between the Poisonous Gu’s flare-ups were growing shorter. Sooner or later, this body of his would give out.

To make matters worse, the Poisonous Gu had rendered him almost completely sterile, and he couldn’t muster the slightest interest in the concubines of his harem. He couldn’t even leave behind an heir before he died. ’What a dull existence...’

SPLASH!

Something fell from the sky into the pool.

"Who’s there?!"

His chilling gaze shot like daggers toward the other side of the pool, his voice low and glacial.

COUGH, COUGH, COUGH! Sang Luo choked on a noseful of water. Before she could even get her bearings, a large hand seized her delicate neck and slammed her against the stone wall. The sheer force of the grip left her with absolutely no chance to retaliate.

His voice was deep and languid, yet his tone was sinister and terrifying, like that of a demon.

"...What little mouse has scurried in here? Who sent you? How did you manage to infiltrate this forbidden place?"

Sang Luo found herself staring into the man’s dark, soul-devouring eyes. A flash of stunned admiration shot through her. Even having seen countless top-tier beauties, she was still utterly captivated by his face.

His damp, dark-red hair hung down his back. Half of his face was lost in shadow, but his superior, deep-set features were unforgettable. His long brows slanted upward toward his temples, framed by thick, long lashes. His narrow, black eyes held a bewitching glimmer and a faint, bloodthirsty crimson glow. He had a straight nose and thin lips as red as blood. It was a face that could charm the world, yet his expression was as cold as ice—imperious and domineering.

The undisguised, bloodthirsty killing intent in his stare was a stark reminder to Sang Luo that this was no time to be admiring his looks!

POOF! Sang Luo transformed into a little mouse and scurried right out of his grasp.

The man was stunned. "It really is a mouse?"

Sang Luo had no desire to provoke this Evil God. Terrified, she turned to flee, but in the next second, she was caught again.

The man pinched her long, thin tail between two slender, jade-like fingers. He dangled her upside down in mid-air, swinging her back and forth with the casual ease of a cat toying with a mouse.

He gave a cold, wicked smile. "Speak. Who sent you to try a honey trap on me? Your human form is quite attractive, I’ll admit. A pity it has no eff—"

He never finished his sentence.

The little gray mouse in his hand had transformed back into a woman. This time, however, she was completely naked as she fell into his arms. Their skin pressed together without a single thing between them, and he was overwhelmed by the unique warmth and softness of a woman’s body...

Fei Yuan’s mind went blank, and his body went rigid. He was even more stunned by a long-forgotten, unfamiliar reaction stirring in his lower body. He was actually reacting to this female...

Sang Luo seized the moment of his daze to aim a swift kick right between his legs!

’Damn it! That bastard nearly scrambled my brains just now! I have to get my revenge!’

Fei Yuan was faster, grabbing her slender ankle just an inch before it struck his vitals. He gritted his teeth. "Female, behave. I don’t want to hurt you!"

Sang Luo didn’t believe his bullshit for a second. ’This guy was clearly trying to kill me a moment ago!’

She seized the chance to break free, frantically throwing out one Talent Power after another. In her frenzied state, she failed to notice that the man was now only defending, no longer attacking her.

A stray bolt from her Power of thunder and lightning grazed past, instantly opening a cut on Fei Yuan’s handsome cheek. A dark red bead of blood trickled down his neck, lending his features a vibrant, demonic allure.

His black eyes instantly turned crimson. A terrifying power washed over them, and Sang Luo suddenly found herself unable to move. Even her breathing nearly ceased. She had only ever felt this kind of deathly pressure once before... when she fought the Insect Emperor. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Suddenly, the man coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed into the pool.

’What just happened?’

Sang Luo was dumbfounded. Her first instinct was to run, but her curiosity got the better of her. She crept closer, patted his cheek, and then checked for his breath. ’He’s really out cold, not faking it.’

"Ugh..." His face was pale and his brows were tightly furrowed. He looked to be in extreme pain.

’Is he going into some kind of frenzy?’

’But that doesn’t seem quite right.’

Now that her life was no longer in danger, Sang Luo finally had a moment to survey her surroundings. ’Where in the world did the Eye of the Ruins send me?’ The architecture here was antique and elegant, with the grand, imposing feel of classical Chinese design.

It slowly dawned on Sang Luo that she had... trespassed on private property.

She immediately looked down at the unconscious man. With his peerless looks and extraordinary air, he was clearly a person of high status.

’This place... is probably his traveling palace.’

’I trespassed, spied on him while he was bathing, and even tried to assault him...’

’Every single thing I did makes me look like someone with ill intent. No wonder the man wanted to choke me to death at first. It really was my fault.’

After calming down, Sang Luo felt a pang of guilt. Seeing his condition looked serious, she hesitated for a moment before slicing open her palm and letting some of her blood drip into his mouth.

Color gradually returned to the man’s face. Even in his unconscious state, he instinctively drank deep.

"HISS." ’My whole arm is going numb,’ she thought. ’What a loss.’

Someone was coming.

Sang Luo quickly pulled her hand back. Just as she was about to leave, her gaze fell on the ring on the man’s finger, and her eyes lit up. ’There’s treasure in there!’

She deftly slipped the ring off his finger. "Consider this payment for saving your life," she muttered. "Now we’re even. No debts between us."

She cast another regretful glance over his perfect body. ’Tsk. He definitely meets my standards for choosing a Beast Husband. We might have even had some... physical developments in the future.’

’Well, that ship has sailed.’

’Once he wakes up, he’ll probably want to hunt me to the ends of the earth...’