Chapter 83
He clearly remembered that this plump girl used to have pale, dry lips, looking sickly and devoid of vitality, but now her lips were moist and red, inexplicably alluring.
Even her otherwise unremarkable, plain face became slightly seductive.
Xiao Jin’s eyes were deep and dark, lightly pursing his thin lips, subconsciously savoring that tender sensation.
To be honest, at the moment of the kiss, Xiao Jin’s mind went blank, his body and soul shivering p>
He stared hauntingly at Shen Tang’s full, red lips, unable to resist wanting to savor them again.
When he realized the ridiculous thoughts floating in his mind, Xiao Jin’s expression suddenly turned dark and strange.
Damn it.
He was truly losing it!
How could he even have such thoughts about this chubby woman!
Shen Tang noticed Xiao Jin staring intently at her mouth, his gaze growing increasingly sinister, appearing violent and ready to kill, which made her swallow hard, feeling quite apprehensive inside.
Could this damn leopard be planning to settle scores later and cut off her mouth?
“Is there something that delays my lord’s presence? If it’s inconvenient, I can report to the City Lord first,” the Beastman from the Wolf Clan, seeing the two of them glaring silently at each other with an indescribably awkward atmosphere, asked somewhat embarrassed.
Xiao Jin snapped back to reality and took a few swift steps forward, casting a cold sidelong glance at Shen Tang, impatiently saying, “What are you standing there for? Hurry and follow me p>
Shen Tang did not expect this leopard to overlook past grievances and was willing to escort her, so she couldn’t be bothered with his nasty attitude and quickly followed along.
However, the two of them remained silent on the way, the atmosphere awkward, making the Wolf Clan Beastman feel as if he were an unwanted third wheel, feeling completely discomforted. They barely endured until they reached the City Lord Mansion, after which the Beastman, upon announcing their presence, hurriedly made his escape.
Xiao Jin waited in the courtyard, while Shen Tang walked into the house and saw a dignified-looking middle-aged Lion Beastman who had been waiting for a long time.
The City Lord spotted Shen Tang coming over, with a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
It was rumored that the former Empire Princess was extremely ugly, but now, she didn’t seem as bad as the rumors claimed. Although her appearance was ordinary and couldn’t compare to today’s actual Empire Princess, she wasn’t hideous either.
Her looks seemed somewhat delicate and gentle, but recalling this female’s actions, the City Lord’s expression suddenly hardened.
This female was vicious and ruthless, responsible for countless deaths, and such a scourge could not stay in the city!
“I wonder how Lady Shen Tang ended up in our remote Greenfield City?” The City Lord appeared respectful, but his voice held an edge of cold indifference.
Shen Tang naturally sensed the other’s unwelcome attitude. She knew the original self had committed many evil deeds, that not even the Yellow River could wash away. After conveying the situation and the reason for her presence, she assured, “Rest assured, City Lord, we are merely looking for shelter for a few days, and all the rent has been paid. We won’t trouble you further p>
“I hope you keep your word. Our small city cannot accommodate a figure like you p>
Shen Tang heard the City Lord’s sarcastic tone but, considering she was under another’s roof, maintained politeness with a smile, “Naturally, I got separated from a few of my Beast Husbands on the road, and we will leave Greenfield City as soon as we reunite p>
Hearing Shen Tang agree so straightforwardly, she didn’t seem as tyrannical as the rumors portrayed. The City Lord was slightly astonished but thought, old habits are hard to change. This wicked female must have suffered hardships during exile and restrained her nature temporarily.
She was like a ticking time bomb.
The City Lord only wished to get this fiend out of the city swiftly.
With tightened brows, his voice was cold and uncompassionate, “Greenfield City doesn’t welcome outsiders. I’ll give you at most five days. If you haven’t found your people by then, please leave this place p>
Shen Tang understood this was the maximum period granted by the City Lord, feeling somewhat annoyed but refraining from saying more, lest she further aggravate his aversion towards her. After agreeing, she departed.
She walked out of the City Lord Mansion.
On the road, she encountered various Beastmen, all dressed simply, visible evidence that this border town was indeed not wealthy.
The Beastmen had evidently heard of Shen Tang’s arrival in the city, and seeing her coming, everyone avoided her, creating a broad empty path centered around the two of them, reminiscent of Moses parting the sea.
The passersby on the road displayed varied expressions, whispering among themselves.
Shen Tang didn’t intentionally eavesdrop, knowing it was nothing pleasant.
“Bam p>
Out of nowhere, a small stone flew and hit her back.
Soon after, several more stones struck her calves and around her feet.
One stone even grazed her face, leaving a slight red mark.
Shen Tang shielded her face with her arm, turning around to see a few frail young Beastmen with animal ears, clutching numerous stones in their hands, standing behind her unknowingly.
The young Beastman cubs, seeing Shen Tang looking over, retreated a few steps in fear but fiercely cursed,
“Vicious female, get out of Greenfield City p>
“Traitor who colluded with the rebel army, it’s all your fault! So many innocent Beastmen died p>
“You’re a complete demon p>
“Heard that this female enjoys torturing Beastmen, she secretly drinks human blood! Eats human flesh p>
“So terrifying, she is the Devil! Wherever she goes, disaster follows p>
“She will bring calamity upon us, drive her away! Drive her away p>
The Beastman children became more and more fervent in their insults, picking up stones to throw at Shen Tang once again.
Xiao Jin, with a grim face, shielded her behind, quickly charging forward, seizing the lead tiger cub, delivering a harsh slap on his rear, and scolding coldly, “You little brat, are you itching for a beating p>
Beastmen are naturally fearful of the strong.
This gang of Beast cubs shrieked in panic under the overwhelming presence emanating from Xiao Jin.
The leading tiger cub was particularly embarrassed, face flushed, yet defiantly, with a trembling voice, he roared, “We did nothing wrong! This female is a demon; she deserves death p>
“Why are you stopping us? You… let go of me! You’re an accomplice too… awoo!” The tiger cub fiercely bit into Xiao Jin’s muscular arm, as if biting into a steel plate, almost breaking his teeth, bursting into tears.
Xiao Jin’s face turned dark as night.
“Brat and still crying, wait till I call your parents over to teach you a lesson p>
After his fierce threat, the tiger cub went pale with fear, crying even louder, making Xiao Jin’s head buzz annoyingly.
Shen Tang walked over, saying with a complex expression, “Forget it, it’s not a big deal. Beast cubs are naturally mischievous, let them go p>
Xiao Jin gave her a peculiar look, not expecting her to be so kind-hearted; in the past, if these beast cubs dared to insult her in public, she would have been so enraged she would have had these kids thrown in jail and given three hundred lashes and still not been satisfied.
She really was different from before.
Xiao Jin’s golden eyes flickered, yet he said nothing further, casually tossing the Beast cub aside.
As the boy landed, he transformed into beast form, fleeing with his little companions, not forgetting to hurl a few more curses behind.
Shen Tang pressed her temples in exasperation. The original owner’s memories were fragmented and incomplete, but what the little cubs yelled brought some bits back to her.