Chapter 289
Fortunately, the two didn’t fight for long. Perhaps due to previous lessons learned and fear of unexpected encounters on the road, Xiao Jin and Xue Yinzhou soon returned.
Xiao Jin looked disheveled with a handsome face bruised in a spot, barely showing the marks of a snake tail.
Xue Yinzhou, on the other hand, didn’t look quite as embarrassed, retaining his cold and enigmatically beautiful demeanor. However, upon close inspection, some bleeding scratches were visible on his tail, which he quickly retracted, transforming into human form.
From the high sky, Shen Tang couldn’t see clearly, but seeing them rejoin the group quickly, she smiled and didn’t pay much mind.
In the Beast World, it’s quite normal for the beast husbands at home to have little skirmishes. For one, it helps vent their excessive masculine hormones, and for another, it’s a natural instinctual struggle for dominance among males.
The affection from females is one thing, but the male’s prowess is also how they rank themselves in private.
Injuries are inevitable in the process, yet after a night’s sleep, they are lively again the next morning.
Having experienced battles repeatedly, once Shen Tang’s body relaxed, she was exceedingly fatigued. Lying on the back of the Golden Eagle, she found a comfortable position and gradually fell asleep.
Upon sensing the female’s steady movements, Lu Xiao’s sharp eagle eyes softened slightly. He slowed down, leading the group to fly at a lower altitude.
Kongdu City, as the Empire’s second largest city, is only second to the Imperial City in terms of economic prosperity, located southward of the Imperial City, nearly a thousand kilometers away, being the largest economic area in the southern Empire.
The journey there was a bit far, but it had the advantage of being removed from war zones, safe and plentiful, making it the top choice for refugees fleeing the Imperial City.
At the time, nearly half of the Imperial City residents who escaped through the underground tunnel had come to Kongdu City, including almost all of the Imperial City’s nobility.
After looking at the map, Shen Tang found that Kongdu City wasn’t too far from Greenfield City, even closer by about two hundred kilometers compared to the distance from the Imperial City to Kongdu City.
However, one is coastal, the other deeply inland.
If given an opportunity in the future, a commercial line could be developed to drive the economy of Greenfield City.
Of course, that was a matter for later.
Hotels and accommodations in the city were mostly all booked by refugees migrating from the Imperial City.
Supply couldn’t meet demand, and prices skyrocketed.
Most common citizens couldn’t afford to stay and had to find places in nearby communities and villages.
However, matters that can be solved with money are never problems for the nobility.
The Yun Family also booked a manor hotel, surrounded by mountains on three sides, presenting a scenic and tranquil environment.
Two days ago, Yun Han arrived in Kongdu City with Shen Qingli, joining the main forces.
Yun Han, thinking of the fright Shen Qingli had suffered recently, specially chose the best room in the hotel for her, with good lighting, and an excellent view, able to overlook half of Port City from a high place.
Staying at the hotel, with servants especially attending to food and drinks, along with Yun Han’s gentle and considerate care, Shen Qingli’s life was indescribably pleasant and carefree.
She pretended not to know, worryingly asking where Shen Tang and the others had gone, and why after returning she still hadn’t seen her younger sister Shen Tang?
Lin Yu sighed lightly, looking worried, “Your Highness, you and the Young Master didn’t return with the main force, so you may not know. Princess Shen Tang disappeared on the road two days ago p>
“The Young Master of the Lu Family went to search for her and has been unheard of since, still knowing not when they will return… alas, let’s hope Princess Shen Tang can return safely p>
Shen Qingli looked surprised, then put on a sorrowful and anxious appearance, saying she hoped her younger sister Shen Tang could come back safely, while inwardly she was laughing coldly with pleasure!
It seems Zaxxis did a pretty thorough job this time, finally not failing.
Shen Tang absolutely couldn’t come back alive!
Next time I see her, it will likely be her funeral… no, best if that bitch leaves no bones behind, not even a corpse to be found!
She is to be the rightful heir of the Empire, becoming the most noble Princess, the future Monarch.
Lu Xiao and the others would become unwanted widowers, no matter how outstanding they look or how top-tier their capabilities and statuses are, they would ultimately become devalued second-hand goods, hard to find a noble female of equal status.
She then could seize the opportunity, presenting her beauty and gentleness while they are disheartened, earning the true love and admiration of these gorgeous men, making them surrender under her charm, groveling in adoration and serving her day and night!
Just thinking about it, Shen Qingli internally released a delighted laugh, imagining how beautiful her life would be after that bitch’s death!
Shen Qingli changed into a platinum silk dress, with the hem embroidered in luxurious and intricate patterns, making her appear extremely beautiful and noble, with no sign of the past distress when she was stuck in the rebel army camp.
With a leisurely mood, she brewed a cup of floral tea, swaying her waist with elegance, she walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, enjoying the beautiful view of Port City below.
The view from the hotel’s tall building was excellent, allowing her to take in most of the city at a glance, even seeing the city gate.
From afar, she saw a few vigorous and tall figures dashing towards the city gate, speeding in this direction.
Have Xiao Jin and the others returned?
Shen Qingli’s beautiful eyes lit up suddenly, but before she could relish in joy, she saw the Golden Eagle land and transform into human form. Upon seeing the beautiful female disembark from Lu Xiao’s embrace, Shen Qingli’s smile instantly froze.
Bang!
The teacup shattered in her grip.
Tea splattered everywhere.
Glass shards cut her palm, with blood dripping through her fingers, and Shen Qingli seemed unaware!
She was shocked, incredulous—how did that bitch come back alive p>
Didn’t Zaxxis promise to absolutely kill her this time p>
How could this happen p>
Why was that bitch as unkillable as a cockroach, impossible to eliminate!
Shen Qingli was furious and embarrassed, her face flushed with anger.
She didn’t have time to worry about the wound on her palm, hastily activating her light computer to contact Zaxxis, but found she couldn’t reach him no matter what, enraging her to the point of explosion!
Perhaps due to a biological instinct to danger, as Shen Tang passed by the hotel, she felt a malice so strong it made her scalp tingle.
She quickly activated the system map and discovered Shen Qingli was staying in this hotel, savagely staring at them from above, with eyes that seemed to want to slice her into a thousand pieces!
Ha, she hadn’t even managed to find her yet, and she had come right to the door first.
Seeing Shen Qingli at this moment, Shen Tang was also filled with a murderous intent, wishing to kill her as soon as possible!
Everything was rooted in disaster because of her!
Shen Tang had initially thought Zaxxis might monopolize Shen Qingli, but she returned so soon, undoubtedly rescued by Yun Han.
Yun Han didn’t die in the enemy camp and even managed to snatch back the woman he cherished… well, he is indeed the protagonist, his luck is really something.
Zaxxis’s midway ambush must have also been on Shen Qingli’s orders.
Shen Tang could foresee how stormy and bloody life would get in the future.
Shen Qingli would certainly stop at nothing to oppose her.
Shen Tang always hated trouble; calamities that could be dealt with early would never be left to cause heartache.
The “Truth Revealed” could be used to gather evidence on Shen Qingli’s secret dealings with the rebel army, uncovering the truth about the black-cloaked figure back then, bringing justice for the original host.
It’s a pity the system is currently under maintenance, only to be used when a good opportunity arises later.
In the hotel room’s study, having arranged the stationed troops of the city, Yun Han was busy handling various matters.
He rubbed his slightly aching shoulders, got up, and walked to the window, looking down to see those familiar figures.
Among them, surrounded by five tall and handsome beastmen, was Shen Tang.