Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!

"No need." The man didn’t take it, "I was just passing by and helped you out, it’s fate, no need for any reward."

Xiao Xue responded with an "oh," neatly put the crystal core away, then turned to Shen Tang and said, "Tangtang, he said no need, so let’s go!"

His words carried a hint of urgency.

As if a sweet couple’s world was interrupted by a third wheel, he couldn’t wait to see the man off quickly.

The man caught up and asked, "Where are you going?"

Shen Tang thought for a moment, "I should go back to Sky City one more time."

Previously, she was ignorant and could leave without worry, but now she knew about Lu Xiao’s situation, so naturally, she couldn’t just leave.

She had to do something for him.

Although, she was a bit at a loss now, not knowing what to do, she just couldn’t leave.

The man said, "That’s a coincidence, I’m going there too."

Xiao Xue glanced at him unfriendly, with a cold warning in her eyes.

What’s with this guy?

Why couldn’t he take a hint and leave, still wanting to follow them?

Just thinking about having another annoying male around him and Tangtang made him so annoyed he wanted to kill someone.

Shen Tang also looked at the man with surprise.

The man explained, "I’m not intentionally following you, I’m just heading that way too, let’s travel together, we’ll look out for each other on the way."

He didn’t look at Xiao Xue, his gaze fell on Shen Tang, and he said seriously, "At least we’ve met, trusting me is better than trusting a stranger, right?"

Xiao Xue’s cheeks puffed slightly, glaring at him unhappily, how could this man be like a tagalong?

His youthful voice became even colder, "We don’t know you, why should we trust you?"

The man raised an eyebrow, looking at Shen Tang and asked, "Do you trust me then?"

To be honest, after going through so much, Shen Tang was quite cautious with strangers.

However, even though she had just known this man for a few days, she inexplicably trusted him, which she found a bit odd, as if she was certain he wouldn’t harm her.

And judging by his actions, there was indeed no reason or motive for him to harm her.

"You saved my life, you are my benefactor, I will always remember this kindness."

Shen Tang gently rubbed Xiao Xue’s head, and said to the man with slight apology, "After he hatched, I’m the only one by his side. We’ve encountered many things and have been hunted many times, so he’s cautious with strangers, please don’t mind."

Then, she softly comforted Xiao Xue again, "Don’t worry, this elder brother truly is my savior, he’s been taking care of me these days, allowing me to recover quickly."

"He has no ill intentions, we can trust him."

Only then did Xiao Xue reluctantly nod.

Alright.

As long as this man didn’t take Tangtang away from him, he could generously treat him like air.

The man’s heart trembled upon hearing Shen Tang’s words, his hand by his side clenched unconsciously, knuckles turning white.

Many images flickered through his mind—

She, alone, with nowhere to lean on, fleeing with a child, without anyone to protect or care for her...

Shen Tang felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, but didn’t think much of it.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something and turned to the silent man behind her, asking, "By the way, benefactor, I’ve always forgotten to ask, how should I address you?"

The man returned to his senses and said, "Just one word, Fu."

He lowered his head slightly, as if deeply gazing at her, his voice deepened, "You can call me Ah Fu."

Shen Tang smiled gently, "Alright, Ah Fu, I suppose I haven’t formally introduced myself either, my name is Shen Tang, Tang as in the tang of the sea beet, I’d appreciate if you’d accompany us on our journey."

Under the mask, the man’s lips curled up slightly.

"Tangtang."

His voice remained low, with a slightly husky quality.

Shen Tang, who often disguised herself, knew that since the other person wore a mask, this voice was likely not real, having been deliberately altered.

But upon hearing him softly utter those two words, her ears tingled as if struck by a small electric current.

Shen Tang felt her heartbeat skip a beat, realizing it, and felt a bit embarrassed, wondering if her reaction was too strange.

Fu seemed not to notice her subtle reaction, he opened his palm, revealing a ring-shaped pendant, "You can wear this around your neck, or on your hand, it seals part of my superpower, useful in emergencies."

Shen Tang said sincerely, "Thank you."

This was essentially an unspoken alliance they formed.