Chapter 830 - 818: Longevity Family (First Update)
Teng Lixuan gazed at Su Muyao’s eyes, which were so clear when she looked at him, without a hint of mixed thoughts.
He used to detest that greedy, possessive look females gave him.
He found it unbelievable when he realized his thoughts. Now, he hoped Su Muyao would look at him like that too.
Teng Lixuan sighed and said, "I can’t think of any other conditions."
"How about letting me stay by your side for now? You know my power is weakened now, I can only rely on you for protection."
Su Muyao listened to these words, paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "Alright."
If she refused again, it would be unreasonable.
She originally thought that after Teng Lixuan borrowed her to get out of the Tai Xu Domain, he would go do other things.
But she didn’t expect him to stay by her side.
However, his power is weak now, she indeed should protect him a bit.
Because he has truly helped her greatly.
She was anxious about how to rescue Xiao Jihan and the others, her mind was in turmoil, and at that moment, Teng Lixuan brought the Divine Stone.
Su Muyao felt grateful to him.
"But where did you get this Divine Stone?"
"Which family is it from?"
Teng Lixuan replied, "It’s from the Baili Family."
Su Muyao’s face changed suddenly, she stared at Teng Lixuan with a dark expression.
Teng Lixuan found Su Muyao’s gaze odd, he touched his face, "Is there something on my face?"
"Or is there something wrong with the Baili Family?"
Su Muyao hesitated before saying, "The Baili Family is one of the Immortal Clans on Fusang Continent, their status and power are top-notch."
"Your power is only half-strength and you managed to escape from their family and even obtain their Divine Stone, how did you do it?"
Su Muyao couldn’t help but be curious.
But she could tell that Teng Lixuan’s power was indeed weakened, his aura was undeniable.
There’s no reason for Teng Lixuan to deceive her in this regard.
Primarily, she had previously seen records about the Immortal Clans of Fusang Continent in ancient books from the Cui Family and Blood Clan.
The Immortal Clans have accumulated strong heritage and power over the years, plus their Immortality Techniques, making their family filled with mechanical arrays; it’s difficult for outsiders to enter, and those inside cannot leave without permission.
Since coming to Fusang Continent, Su Muyao has not interacted with anyone from the Immortal Clans.
Teng Lixuan has lived within the Vine Clan in the Tai Xu Domain since he can remember, unclear of his origins.
He only knows things through the Holy Tree.
His initial goal was to save the Vine Clan, but now his thoughts have changed.
However, he has no knowledge about the outside Fusang Continent or the Immortal Clans.
"Listening to it, it sounds quite powerful, but I used my clan’s unique Secret Technique to obtain the Divine Stone and escape."
The system said, "Host, if it is the Immortal Clan, once hunted, you’re in danger."
"Even if they don’t know Teng Lixuan, they can find this place by tracking the aura of the Divine Stone."
Su Muyao said, "If I keep it in the space, it should be fine, right?"
The system said, "Keeping it in the space, I can shield all external auras, making it undetectable externally, so it’s safe."
Su Muyao replied, "This Divine Stone will be dangerous if tracked here, I’ll store it away first and return it to you later."
Teng Lixuan said indifferently, "I brought this thing back to give to you, it’s useless for me to hold onto it."
"So no need to return it."
Su Muyao’s heart was touched by these words, feeling grateful to Teng Lixuan, thinking about how to repay this favor in her mind.
Because anything that can save Xiao Jihan and the others is exceptionally important to him.
Yet at this moment, Teng Lixuan looked at her expression with some excitement, "Miss Su, have you suddenly realized my worth?"
"My previous proposal remains valid."
Just one sentence caused Su Muyao’s expression to return to calm, she couldn’t let Teng Lixuan misunderstand anything.
"Have you seen Xiao Min and the others?"
Teng Lixuan shook his head and said, "When I came out, no other beastmen were with me, nor have I seen Xiao Min and the others, perhaps they were scattered elsewhere."
Listening to these words, Su Muyao furrowed her brows, feeling a hint of worry.
Teng Lixuan watched her expression and said, "Don’t worry too much, Xiao Min has a priest’s ability, even if weakened, self-preservation shouldn’t be an issue."
Su Muyao seemed to sense something, her expression changed, then she nodded heavily, "I understand, you eat, then go rest in this room."
At the time, Shen Jinsuo had arranged numerous residential rooms, enough for everyone.
Teng Lixuan indeed felt exhausted, upon coming out, he felt out of sorts everywhere, but being near Su Muyao, he relaxed.
He didn’t need to be on constant guard.
"Alright."
Teng Lixuan didn’t have much appetite; after eating, he went to the room arranged by Su Muyao to sleep.
Everything in the room was set, the mattress woven by vines, matching his innate aura, allowing him to relax as he lay down.
He mumbled, "I seem to understand why her Beast Husbands are so loyal and love her deeply."
Generally, contracts between females and Beast Husbands merely bind the Beast Husband, with very little constraint on females.
In a family, no Beast Husband dares to relax fully, for one moment’s laxity could result in death, females won’t protect them, nor will other Beast Husbands protect each other.
Sometimes, if females are dissatisfied with them, they might abuse them, even personally act.
There’s never this worry around Su Muyao.
She is someone who values emotion and righteousness, sticking to promises she makes.
Thus, he can relax and sleep peacefully.
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After Teng Lixuan returned to the room, Su Muyao quickly set up a barrier around his room.
She herself leaped onto the roof, gazing into the distance under the night.
The system sensed the host’s vigilant expression, regarding it, "It’s killing intent, host, someone is approaching."
"Really? Teng Lixuan just arrived, yet someone’s already following."
"But the Divine Stone is in the space, its aura is clearly shielded."
Su Muyao furrowed her brows pensively, "It seems when Teng Lixuan brought the Divine Stone, its aura was tracked during transit."
The system was surprised, "In that case, they must have a method to track the Divine Stone."
Su Muyao replied, "If they have a way to trace its aura, could they have a means to find the Divine Stone itself?"
The system said, "It’s possible, if that’s the case, it truly is no wonder the Immortal Clan, possessing heritage rivaled by none, can acquire treasures others cannot, maintaining family prosperity."
Suddenly having a thought, the system said, "Host, do you think the reason these Immortal Clans have Immortality Techniques could also be linked to the Divine Stone?"
"After all, it’s a Divine Stone, and the Beast God possesses immortality, which surely contributes to their Divine Power and Domain aura, thus connected to the Divine Stone."
Su Muyao blandly replied, "Perhaps."
At this moment, a group of four had arrived, directly shooting an arrow towards the direction of Su Muyao’s residence.
The arrow they wielded was not ordinary; it was a magic artifact, shot with extreme force, carrying void-breaking power as it flew.
The sharp howling of the vacuum-breaking sound, exceedingly fast and fierce.
Crafting whirlwinds in its wake, snapping the trees it passed.
One could imagine if this arrow struck Su Muyao’s house, the entire place would be rendered into ruins.