Chapter 902 - 701: Jealousy_3
But she couldn’t wait that long; what Xue Yinzhou lacked most was time.
Oh, if only Shen Li were here.
That thieving fox was originally from the Divine Fox Clan; he loved studying ancient texts and learned things quickly. He surely could find the needed information faster.
Speaking of Shen Li, he’s been gone for almost a month now and still hasn’t returned.
Hope nothing’s happened to him?
Shen Tang felt a hint of worry pass through her heart and took out the Little Fox jade pendant from the space. Upon close inspection, a small flame was quietly burning inside.
Sunlight fell outside the window, casting glittering light and shadows over the desk and paper pages from the pendant.
Before Shen Li left, he sealed a strand of his origin power within the fox pendant so that she wouldn’t worry.
If something happened to him, the fire inside the pendant would extinguish.
But now, this strand of Fox Fire was still burning well; he surely was fine.
Shen Tang’s lips curved into a faint smile, and she refocused on the ancient texts with the elder scholars, searching for all records related to the Parasite Clan.
...
Meanwhile, Xue Yinzhou was also staying in the palace to recuperate, and the servants treated him with utmost respect.
But of course, he heard those whispers and knew that the "Clan Leader" they referred to was that fox, Shen Li.
His eyes darkened slightly, and a complex emotion flashed across his cold and beautiful face.
Unexpectedly, Shen Li was here too.
And it seemed Tangtang had already met him; were they... together all along?
Yet he only met her so late.
A surge of faint jealousy suddenly rose in Xue Yinzhou’s heart, as if a subtle Black Fog floated around him, and a cold, hoarse voice seemed to whisper near his ear,
"See, even without you, she’s living well."
"She has someone she loves by her side; you’re not even significant."
"Shen Li can protect her, give her everything she wants. And you? You’re nothing but a stray dog now... dragging her down."
"You can’t even fully awaken the power of the Bone of Devouring, and yet she must save you, must run around for you. As a male, aren’t you ashamed?"
"Once you possess the complete Bone of Devouring, you can rid yourself of that damn Tumor Gu and become the strongest in the world. Then she can live peacefully under your protection, never worrying about anyone hurting her again."
The Black Fog seemed to have a life of its own as it threaded into his body, the voice becoming more seductive:
"...Once she no longer needs anyone else, you can deal with them and keep your female to yourself."
"Go away! I don’t need it!" Xue Yinzhou’s forehead pulsed with veins as he growled, and the Black Fog around him instantly scattered.
But the voice still lingered like the wind:
"Are you not aware of those thoughts, wanting her to have only you by her side?"
Xue Yinzhou’s breathing grew heavier and more chaotic, as he pressed a hand to the wall, his fine-boned fingers squeezing tightly, turning white.
No.
He didn’t want that.
In the memories of the Snake Clan males, rarely did any partner show genuine feelings for them. Just like his mother, who felt nothing for his father; she likely bore him only to solidify her position and later, even killed his father on others’ instigation.
He hated this mother, yet didn’t resent her.
Because in the Snake Clan, it was all too common.
His father’s misfortune was not an isolated case.
Females were always cold and impassionate; he never hoped to receive anyone’s love, nor imagined living a lifetime with anyone.
But Shen Tang was different.
She treated him so well.
He loved her deeply.
He didn’t want to hurt her, nor did he want to see her saddened.
He couldn’t do anything that would betray her, couldn’t risk losing her; even contemplating it was more painful than death.
Shen Tang was flipping through ancient records about the Parasite Clan in the library when she suddenly heard footsteps approaching the door.
She lifted her head to see Xue Yinzhou walking in, his face pale, something seemed off.
Shen Tang quickly stood up and approached him, asking worriedly, "What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Xue Yinzhou pulled her into his arms.
He said nothing, only held her tightly; the chaotic aura around him seemed to gradually calm down.
Shen Tang froze for a moment but then gently patted his back, like soothing a child, somewhat amused, "What’s actually wrong?"
"...Nothing." He buried his face in the crook of her neck, saying in a low voice, "I just missed you, wanted to hold you."
Only when holding her the turmoil in his heart would calm down, granting him peace as the chaotic voices in his head faded away.
Shen Tang smiled helplessly, thinking it was simply a reunion after being apart, and he missed her too much, so she let him hold her.
After a while, she glanced at the darkening sky outside the window and softly said, "It’s getting late, let’s rest."