Chapter 80
Shen Tang nearly fell off the back of the leopard.
She felt as if she had swallowed a mouthful of old blood, completely at a loss for words at this damn system’s quirks!
Each task it issued was more absurd than the last one.
The last task was difficult, but she could barely get away with some word play to get past it, but this time the system clearly stated she had to kiss a Beast Husband, how was she supposed to pull that off? Did it actually mean a real kiss?
The beastman who had the highest affinity for her, Shen Li, didn’t even want to share a bed with her, let alone kiss.
The other three beastmen, well, they were out of the question!
Did she have to force it?
Shen Tang was sure this group of dog men would be so angry they’d choke her to death.
Shen Tang bit her nails anxiously, her mind a mess.
The system only gave 24 hours for this task, time was tight, and none of the other Beastmen were around, only this leopard.
Could it be… she had to kiss Xiao Jin?
Just thinking about the scene made Shen Tang shiver hard, goosebumps rising all over her body.
Every strand of hair on Xiao Jin’s leopard form radiated disdain for her, avoiding her like she was a plague. If Shen Tang dared to propose such a ridiculous request, he would definitely toss her out to feed the wolves.
Shen Tang could only hope Shen Li would hurry back. If worst came to worst, she could start with him!
This time, the task from the damn system was absurd, but the reward was tempting. Shen Tang really wanted the [Healing Ability p>
In this apocalyptic setting, a Healing Ability was extremely precious.
Given the original owner’s penchant for self-destruction, she could already imagine the blood and storms she’d face in the future, and the Healing Ability would be her ticket to staying alive.
With this superpower, she could help others and improve her affinity with the Beastmen.
Sorry, Brother Li, but I’ll have to trouble you!
Considering their level of affinity, even if he got furious, he won’t dismember her!
With that thought, Shen Tang sighed with relief.
Xiao Jin carried her to the city gate.
The city wasn’t big, not even comparable to the shelter, more like a large tribe encircled by towering walls.
At the gate, five or six tall, strong Beastmen guards armed with primitive weapons were questioning those trying to enter.
Seeing Xiao Jin approaching, the guards became wary; they could sense the overwhelming aura of this Black Panther, unable to gauge his strength, indicating he was no ordinary being.
The captain approached, routinely interrogating them and inspecting their documents and passports.
Xiao Jin was stripped of his military rank for his crimes, and even though he had emerged from the polluted lands, he was just an ordinary freeman, back to square one.
Once the guards thoroughly examined his documents and passport, finding no issues, they allowed passage.
However, upon seeing Shen Tang’s identity, the guards were visibly unsettled.
They repeatedly checked her face against the passport photo, and after confirming reluctantly it was the same person, the captain summoned a beastman underling to report the matter to the City Lord.
Shen Tang inquired, “Is there an issue with my documents p>
“No issues, none at all! You’re free to enter and rest!” The captain’s initially arrogant demeanor suddenly turned extremely respectful, looking at Shen Tang with uncertainty, he asked, “Are you the former Princess of the Empire, Lady Shen Tang p>
Shen Tang was surprised; she was recognized?
The original owner’s princess status was revoked, but her “infamy” was known throughout the Empire.
The very name [Shen Tang] was enough to strike fear into Beastmen, sending them running for cover.
Thinking of this, Shen Tang’s mouth twitched. She tried to put on a kind smile, “That’s right, it’s me. I’ve finished my sentence and come back from the polluted lands. I encountered an accident and fell around here, seeking a place to stay, so I hope you can allow it p>
Seeing her smile, the Beastman shuddered involuntarily, clearly more terrified, and hurriedly returned her documents and opened the gate to let her through.
The other Beastmen present wore various expressions, with looks of curiosity, fear, disdain, and indifference directed at her p>
Shen Tang suddenly remembered the original owner was guilty of numerous sins and was often targeted for assassination when she ventured out.
If Xiao Jin hadn’t been with her today, someone might have jumped out to stab her.
Cleaning up the original owner’s mess was a long and arduous road ahead!
Shen Tang did her best to ignore the strange gazes from the surrounding Beastmen, having Xiao Jin take her into the city. Since they weren’t residents, their only option was to rent an old, rundown house at the very edge of the city.
The living conditions in these decrepit residential areas were squalid and messy, yet the rent was extraordinarily high.
Fortunately, Shen Tang was flush with money. Her redemption points had been exchanged 1:1 for Star Coins, more than enough to buy the entire city!
After handling the rental procedures, Shen Tang frequently glanced outside at the sky, waiting, until the sun was nearly set, yet there was no sign of Shen Li.
The messages she sent him went unanswered, who knows what he encountered on his end.
[Reminder to the host, there are three hours left until the task deadline, please take action promptly p>
No choice left.
Time to deal with the leopard.
Shen Tang rushed into the bathroom, scrubbed herself clean, brushed her teeth thrice, then remembered the system’s reward of a hair growth potion and a one-time facial reconstruction opportunity, using both immediately.
She applied the facial reconstruction to her mouth.
Following the same process as tweaking her eyes, she crafted a beautiful pair of petal-like lips, rosy and full, enticing enough for a kiss.
Shen Tang then applied an entire bottle of hair growth potion to her scalp.
Soon, her scalp tingled with a prickly sensation, feeling as though she had turned into fertile soil from which countless slender, flexible tendrils sprouted… this process lasted about ten minutes before it ended.
Shen Tang approached the mirror in the bathroom.
A head full of thick, lustrous seaweed-like black hair draped smoothly over her shoulders.
Her eyes sparkled; the system’s hair growth potion really delivered!
The original owner’s hair was thin and limp, with sparse volume, almost clinging to her scalp in a curtain-like fashion. From the top, you could vaguely see her pale-yellow scalp, which made her face look even rounder.
Now, with abundant hair, even with the same face, it seemed to reduce her face size by a notch, even accentuating her features more delicately.
Indeed, hair is a woman’s second face!
[Congratulations to the host, appearance +12 p>
“System, view personal info page p>
[Okay, the host’s personal info page has been updated p>
[Host: Shen Tang
Age: 19
Appearance: 63 (charming and lovely)
Skin: Ordinary
Body: 161 lbs, moderately overweight
Skills: Spiritual Power (5%), Earth Element Ability (Earth Escape Skill)
Overall Charm Rating: Middle Grade
Suggestion: Optimize body, refine facial features]
Shen Tang touched her chin; her stats had increased, and while she wasn’t a great beauty, the system’s evaluation of charming and lovely might not disgust Xiao Jin enough to want to kill her.
[Reminder to the host, only 19 minutes left until the task deadline, please stop dithering and act quickly p>
A countdown that felt like a death knell resounded in her mind once more.
Shen Tang had no time to ponder.
With determination, she softly knocked on the bathroom’s glass door, speaking gently,
“Xiao Jin, um, could you come over and hand me a towel p>