Chapter 785 - 777: Temptation (Second Update)
Shen Ci’an looked at Teng Lixuan, who appeared both disheveled and haggard yet still couldn’t hide his stunning beauty, and his long, narrow eyes narrowed dangerously.
He always felt that Teng Lixuan, staying by his wife’s side, was a threat.
Especially since his wife’s heart is the gentlest, seeing Teng Lixuan in this state, he didn’t know if she would be worried.
Teng Lixuan’s lips curved slightly, using his slender fingers to gently wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, every movement was filled with allure.
This image of Teng Lixuan reminded Shen Ci’an of himself in the past.
Back then, to pursue his wife, he too had pulled all kinds of seduction tricks.
Teng Lixuan naturally sensed Shen Ci’an’s rejection.
Of course, male beastmen have territorial instincts. When they feel their territory is being invaded, they naturally resist.
But now, he actually wanted to try...
To see if there was a chance he could truly stay by Miss Su’s side.
Not as someone with a distant connection, but as a beast husband.
What he once despised, he would now try to use.
No matter the means, as long as it’s effective.
"Cough, cough... Miss Su, I have something important to tell you."
Teng Lixuan shouted and was about to rush into the room.
Mei Qingchen was handling clan affairs and wasn’t there to stop him.
Teng Lixuan was swift, leaving Shen Ci’an with no time to react.
Just as he was about to burst into the room, a gust of wind swept by, stopping Teng Lixuan in his tracks.
It didn’t hurt him, but it did prevent him from entering.
Immediately after, Teng Lixuan saw Yue Wuhen land in front of him like a gust of wind.
"Young Master Teng, whatever you have to say, wait for our wife to come out."
"The wife is currently practicing alchemy, now is not a good time to disturb."
Shen Ci’an’s hand sent a blood-colored superpower towards Teng Lixuan, "You just tried to break in."
Shen Ci’an felt a surge of anger.
Thinking if his wife was in the room wearing loose and comfortable clothes, and if Teng Lixuan saw something he shouldn’t, he couldn’t stay calm.
When Shen Ci’an made a move, Teng Lixuan deliberately didn’t resist.
He took Shen Ci’an’s move on purpose, then staggered back a few steps, and with a "pfft...", spat out a mouthful of blood, weakly collapsing to the ground.
Su Muyao, although busy inside, could naturally hear the commotion outside.
Including that shout from Teng Lixuan.
Su Muyao put down the herbs in her hand and came out from inside.
The moment she came out, she happened to see Teng Lixuan spitting blood on the ground.
"Cough, cough... Miss Su, I just have something important to tell you... pfft..."
Su Muyao looked at Teng Lixuan in this state, then turned to Shen Ci’an.
When Shen Ci’an struck at Teng Lixuan, he had actually held back.
He was sure he wouldn’t actually hurt Teng Lixuan, just teach him a lesson.
Who would have thought this guy would collapse and spit blood.
"Teng Lixuan, don’t exaggerate."
Usually calm, aloof, alluring people were provoked by Teng Lixuan to this point.
"Wife, don’t listen to his nonsense."
Although Su Muyao didn’t agree with Shen Ci’an’s actions towards Teng Lixuan, Shen Ci’an is her beast husband, and she inherently protects her own, naturally thinking Shen Ci’an did no wrong.
But she couldn’t just ignore Teng Lixuan in such a state.
Additionally, she also wanted to know what important news he brought.
Su Muyao first went forward and tugged Shen Ci’an’s sleeve, soothing him, "Don’t be angry."
Just one sentence, and Shen Ci’an’s anger was instantly calmed.
He immediately regained his composure.
All his emotions were sparked by Su Muyao.
Of course, this moment, Shen Ci’an calmed down because he could feel his wife’s concern for him.
As for Teng Lixuan, lying there even after spitting blood, it was Shen Ci’an that his wife was concerned about first.
So, he didn’t need to take Teng Lixuan too seriously.
Teng Lixuan looked at Su Muyao gently comforting Shen Ci’an, and was momentarily stunned.
When had he ever seen a female treat her beast husband like this?
Shen Ci’an’s sleeve moved, and he pulled Su Muyao into his arms, his long eyes brimmed with enticement, bending down to kiss her lips.
Originally, it was just to declare territory in front of Teng Lixuan, a brief touch.
But after such a long time, with his lips upon hers, the emotions Shen Ci’an suppressed seemed to rush forth all at once, uncontrollably.
An intense emotional longing stirred within him.
Su Muyao’s face turned red, not expecting Shen Ci’an to be so bold in broad daylight, in front of others.
She reached out to gently push Shen Ci’an.
Who would have thought Shen Ci’an’s hand pressed tightly on her waist, "Wife..."
He softly murmured, his voice low, seductive, with a hint of barely detectable grievance.
Hearing his tone, Su Muyao’s fingers paused.
In just a moment, Shen Ci’an held her tighter, his breath initially restrained.
But gradually it deviated from normal, becoming heated and biting.
He seemed to emit a strong pheromone, beautiful and enchanting, capable of bewildering the mind.
Su Muyao in a daze, almost succumbed to his scent.
"Pfft..."
This time Teng Lixuan spat blood, genuinely blood from the shock of the scene.
Shen Ci’an was definitely doing it on purpose.
Teng Lixuan suppressed the emotions in his heart, feigning weakness, "Miss Su, aren’t you interested in news about the Dragon Clan?"
Hearing the sound of Teng Lixuan spitting blood, then this sentence, Su Muyao snapped back to reality, quickly pushing Shen Ci’an away, "Not now..."
At this moment, Su Muyao was breathless.
She could feel the increasingly intense, dark surge of Shen Ci’an’s presence.
Su Muyao asked excitedly, "What did you just say, the Dragon Clan?"
Su Muyao’s heart suddenly tightened.
She quickly approached Teng Lixuan, only then noticing that his injuries seemed quite severe.
"What’s with your injuries?"
Teng Lixuan’s eyelashes fluttered, looking at Su Muyao with a resentful gaze, "Miss Su, you’ve finally noticed my injuries."
"I came to tell you the important news first and foremost."
Su Muyao, a little embarrassed, coughed and said, "I didn’t notice earlier, I thought plant-type beastmen didn’t get injured easily."
Previously, when the Vine Clan attacked the Golden Leopard Tribe, she had seen some Vine Clan beastmen able to regrow even when their vines were broken.
Teng Lixuan explained, "It’s not an ordinary injury; someone infiltrated the Vine Clan to sow chaos, even attempting to assassinate the Clan Leader and elders, only they didn’t succeed."
Saying this, his eyes grew dark, "Ordinary things can’t harm us, but they hold treasures specifically restraining our Vine Clan, the legendary Dragon Clan treasure, the Xuanlin Whip, a weapon designed for Plant System beastmen."
"Who would’ve thought such a thing actually exists."
Before, the Clan Leader mentioned it like a legend, who knew it truly existed.
"This thing strikes through our defenses and truly damages our muscles and bones."
Although Teng Lixuan had taken some medicine, the effect was minimal.
Moreover, the Holy Tree, after showing him some things and helping elevate his power, had used too much energy and fallen into slumber.
Offering no assistance.
Not knowing what other means the opponent possessed, Teng Lixuan thought to inform Su Muyao immediately.
Considering it an allegiance.
Otherwise, Miss Su always seemed somewhat distrusting of him.
Saying this, Teng Lixuan attempted to undo his clothing.
"Talk is fine, but why are you doing this!"
Seeing Teng Lixuan reveal most of his chest, Su Muyao hurriedly rushed forward, pulling the clothing back to cover it, turning her head away, avoiding looking.
Shen Ci’an knew Teng Lixuan was delivering important news and didn’t interrupt but watching this made his teeth itch with anger.
He prided himself on his perfect physique, confident his wife would love it.
He thought of letting his wife have a good look at night, hoping not to be seduced away by others.