Chapter 198
The majority of New Atlantis’s territory consists of sea areas, with the Imperial City built in the depths of the ocean, and only a small portion being land.
The spaceship landed on the plain next to the sea area.
Shen Tang stepped down from the spaceship, greeted by the endless sea, seamlessly blending with the azure sky, pure and beautiful.
She walked on the soft sandy beach, listening to the sound of waves and the wind-borne calls of birds, taking a deep breath of the seaside air, feeling her spirit purified.
Shen Tang recalled how New Atlantis in the original story was the last region to be invaded by pollution. Despite being the same sea area as the southern Forgotten Sea, that area was almost becoming a lair for mutant beasts, yet New Atlantis seemed to be mysteriously protected, still unaffected by any pollution.
Lu Xiao couldn’t venture into the deep sea, so he stayed behind to look after the spaceship.
Just as Shen Tang planned to leave with Jia Lan, a system alert sounded in her mind,
[Beep! A new side quest is issued to the host: Kiss farewell with Lu Xiao! Reward: Superpower Breaking Potion p>
[Note: The task’s additional condition is that Lu Xiao must be the one to initiate the kiss, otherwise the task is considered failed p>
Shen Tang stumbled, almost falling to the ground. This troublesome system had been quiet for a while but now had sprung back into action!
Kiss farewell with Lu Xiao?
He has to initiate?
The idea of that cold and stern man initiating a kiss with her was simply unimaginable!
If it were any of Xiao Jin, Shen Li, Jia Lan, or Xue Yinzhou, Shen Tang wouldn’t feel awkward enough to curl her toes, but with Lu Xiao, her feelings for this Beast Husband were most unique, making his emotions harder to read, and she rarely got close to him normally, really… a bit timid.
Lu Xiao exuded a strong presence, his mildness concealing a sharp intensity, creating a significant sense of pressure. Especially when alone, Shen Tang dared not speak much, always feeling like a prisoner being interrogated.
Lu Xiao usually restrained his aura, still giving off a high-and-mighty vibe, suited only for distant admiration rather than playful intimacy.
Lu Xiao was about to return inside when he noticed Shen Tang running back and turned to look at her, respectfully asking, “Does the Female Master have an important matter p>
Lu Xiao’s body stiffened momentarily, he glanced down at their clasped hands but didn’t resist.
Nearing two meters tall, the strong man was easily pulled back into the spaceship by Shen Tang.
Shen Tang looked like a guilty thief, even closing the spaceship door.
Lu Xiao’s deep bluish-grey eyes flickered with puzzlement, what confidential matter did the Female Master need to discuss, being so serious?
“There are no outsiders here, what does the Female Master wish to instruct, you can say directly.” Lu Xiao’s gaze settled on her face, his expression calm and composed, making one dare not harbor wicked thoughts.
Shen Tang looked up at his deep and handsome face, licked her somewhat dry lips, summoned her courage and said, “I have no instructions p>
“What p>
Her hands were behind her back, leaning in close to him, eyes smiling, “Is it impossible for me to seek you out without an important matter p>
Lu Xiao’s expression slightly froze, he held his breath, his muscles tense.
His deep and cold eyes focused on her face.
Snow white skin framed by black hair, her smile like a blossoming flower, especially her slightly angled beautiful cat-like eyes, exuding a serene yet lively charm, her curled eyelashes fanning softly like butterfly wings, enticingly alluring, her plump lips presenting like a tempting flower bud, her entire being radiated an allure toward males.
Lu Xiao’s fingers hanging at his side moved slightly, his gaze growing more indistinct and mysterious.
Shen Tang stood on tiptoe, drawing closer to him, her breath like orchids, faintly flirtatious, “I’m leaving, might be several days before I return, you don’t have anything you’d like to say or to do p>
He looked at her, his Adam’s apple rolling slightly, The Female Master can speak directly p>
Shen Tang sighed inwardly, he’s really a rigid traditionalist cultivated by his family!
Lu Xiao clearly wasn’t much older than her, yet his speech and behavior were like that of a bureaucrat.
The bold talks that night, who knows how long he had prepared them.
Shen Tang raised a finger, tapping his soft white cheek, smiling at him, “Before the Female Master departs, what does the Beast Husband’s manual teach p>
“Need me to teach you… Ah p>
Lu Xiao suddenly embraced her slender waist, his broad hand firmly gripping her waist and hip.
He bowed his head to kiss her cheek, muttering solemnly, “Female Master, I said before, my scores are perfect p>
The man’s voice deep and magnetic, yet carrying a unique raspiness, full of male charm.
The warm and steady breath fell upon Shen Tang’s ear, a tingling sensation rushed from her ear to her spine, making her body soften.
Lu Xiao lightly kissed her cheek, seeming unsatisfied, his thin lips brushing hers.
Then.
He pressed her against the wall, lowered his head, pried open her lips and teeth, the kiss deep and lingering.
Shen Tang held her breath, her face blooming red.
Raised under careful guidance from the Lu family, all his education was solely oriented toward his future Female Master, his King.
Despite never having any ambiguous encounters with other females, Lu Xiao’s actions were not clumsy, but rather domineering and lingering.
As if unleashing a long-suppressed desire.
Shen Tang was kissed into a stupor, instinctively embracing his firm waist and back, responding to him.
The man’s mature and sharp pheromone scent enveloped her intensely, Lu Xiao’s actions were gentle, tolerant and patient, drawing her deeper in fascination, making her heart race.
Never had she felt anything like this p>
With each Beast Husband, intimacy brought different pleasure.
But only with Lu Xiao did Shen Tang feel both dominantly controlled and yet extremely gentle and patient, making her feel like a treasure held in someone’s palm.
Smelling the scent on the man, she felt a stirring desire, wanting to pounce on him!
However… Now was obviously not a good time.
Lu Xiao also quickly let go of her.
His arm still tightly wrapped around Shen Tang’s waist, gazing deeply at her, a hint of an emotion not present before danced in his dark blue eyes.
His Adam’s apple moved, his voice low and hoarse, touching her nose tip, “Female Master, take care, I will wait for you here p>
On the man’s handsome and resilient face, a faint red appeared, something never seen before, resembling a stone stirred within a tranquil lake, emanating bewitching ripples.
Shen Tang’s throat tightened.
She reached to grasp his pristine collar and sharply pulled downward, again kissing his thin lips.
This time, Lu Xiao’s body froze completely, his breathing faltering to the extreme.
Always following the rules, never erring, he for the first time lost his composure.
“Why is it taking so long, haven’t you discussed everything? If you don’t come out, this prince will come in and catch you p>
A sudden call from Jia Lan outside broke the unique emotion in the air.
Shen Tang quickly released her hold, observing Lu Xiao’s now disheveled collar, a feeling of unjustified shame creeping up, she whispered, “I have to go, once things are settled in the Sea Country, I’ll return immediately p>
Lu Xiao released the hand encircling her waist.
Shen Tang opened the cabin door, turning to leave.
Lu Xiao deeply watched her retreating figure, his fingers brushing lightly at his side, then raised a hand to touch his lips.
The warm, soft sweetness seemed to linger, refusing to fade.
He did not know how long it took him to calm the riotous heart beneath his cold facade.