Chapter 70
Shen Tang indeed couldn’t provide anything valuable, but she could offer him what he wanted most.
Freedom.
Shen Tang confessed, “I did lie to you last time, but I truly intend to help you extract the chip p>
She pressed her lips together, searching for a reasonable explanation, “There’s something I’ve never told you. A year ago, I was severely injured in the polluted area, and the damage to my brain caused me to lose part of my memory. So I genuinely can’t remember where the chip’s key is hidden, but once I return to the Imperial Palace, I might find clues and help you extract the chip p>
“Even if I can’t find the key, I will never use the chip’s power again, I will set you free, and agree to any request you have p>
Xue Yinzhou looked at her coldly, “You better not be lying to me p>
“No matter what happened before, every word I say now comes from the heart, absolutely no deception p>
Shen Tang stepped forward, grabbed his hand, placed it on her neck, and declared resolutely, “If I lied to you, my life is yours, and you can kill me p>
The neck beneath his palm could easily snap, and this female who had tormented him for so many years would disappear from the world forever.
He had envisioned this scene countless times in his dreams.
Xue Yinzhou lowered his head, meeting her bright and determined gaze, and his eyes flickered, but he released his hand.
“Shen Tang, remember what you said today, or I will kill you myself p>
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, Xue Yinzhou’s affinity has surged to ordinary! Reward to the host: Facial Reshaping once p>
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a side quest: Increase five Beast Husband’s affinity to ordinary, reward: Hair Growth Potion, reward has been automatically delivered to the backpack, please check yourself p>
Two system announcements erupted in her mind.
Shen Tang raised her brows, a hint of surprise emerging in her heart, as her gaze fell on the man’s frostily cold face, showing no discernible emotion.
[By the way, there’s one more thing for the host: if the host wishes to give up on the target now that Xue Yinzhou’s affinity has reached ordinary, you can apply to dissolve the strategy relationship with him p>
Shen Tang was hit by this sudden joy, her pupils shook wildly, “I can even dissolve the target; why didn’t you say so earlier p>
[A Beastman with S-level gene talent is rare. Logically, the host needs to be forced to strategize, but the system’s primary rule is to ensure the host’s safety. Considering that he has previously harmed the host twice, he is not a suitable target for strategy, and the host can apply to dissolve the strategy relationship p>
Shen Tang fell into thought. Although Xue Yinzhou hadn’t made a move on her now, who could guarantee he wouldn’t suddenly go crazy one day? She didn’t dare to gamble with her life.
It seemed he didn’t intend to live well with her either; he only wanted to shake her off quickly to seek freedom. Since such a strategy could never be completed, it’s better to give up as soon as possible.
She would let him go, and he would let her go.
“Alright, I agree to dissolve the strategy relationship p>
[Okay, the host has dissolved the strategy relationship with the male lead Xue Yinzhou. From now on, he will no longer appear in the system information interface, and the system will not issue any strategy tasks related to him p>
Shen Tang’s tense, plump face revealed a relieved smile. She could finally shake off this stinky snake, no longer needing to harden her scalp for strategy!
Xue Yinzhou saw her bright smile bloom, her clear, crescent-like eyes showed a charm of unspoken innocence, and every strand of her hair emitted a joyful aura.
His expression shifted.
Was she so happy just because he agreed to help her?
When did she become so easily satisfied?
Looking at the cheerful Shen Tang, Xue Yinzhou felt an unexplainable complex emotion flow through his heart. The past her was ugly, foolish, selfish, and deceitful, making him want to avoid her. But now she seemed like a different person, no longer provoking his repulsion and aversion.
Perhaps he could try to trust her this once.
The good life she spoke of wasn’t entirely off the table.
On the other side of the battlefield, hundreds of corpses lay horizontally, the blood dyeing the soil red. The fierce wind carried the stench of decay, even attracting many mutant insect swarms.
Xiao Jin had fought with the City Lord the longest and was the most severely injured. To withstand a Ninth Rank Beastman as a Seventh Rank was extraordinary, yet today he was destined to die here!
The City Lord revealed a cruel smile, preparing to deliver the final blow.
The invisible Black Fog suddenly assaulted his body, the most terrifying part being that the City Lord’s supposedly indestructible steel-like physique showed signs of corrosion upon contact with the Black Fog!
The vigorous superpower within him was rapidly draining, as if being absorbed by these snake-like Black Fogs!
His mountain-like massive body was receding back into its original form.
The City Lord’s expression changed dramatically upon seeing another figure enter the battlefield—it was the Snake Beast!
Xue Yinzhou had stayed in the shelter for quite a while, but his reclusive personality made him interact little with others. Most Beastmen rarely saw him, and even the City Lord had only encountered him a few times, knowing only that they both were Eighth Rank Beastmen, formidable in strength, but beyond that, nothing.
What on earth was this bizarre Black Fog? It could devour others’ power!
The City Lord felt fear, beating his chest with anger, his powerful superpower surged within, breaking free of the Black Fog’s grasp, and he hurled a heavy punch at Xue Yinzhou.
Xue Yinzhou’s eyes flashed with mocking coldness. He pushed Shen Tang towards the approaching Shen Li, and transformed into his true form—a massive King Cobra akin to an ancient behemoth.
His neck ribs expanded, and his fierce presence was intimidating. He traveled along the Titan Giant Ape’s arm to its throat, opening his giant mouth, and the sharp fangs pierced the rock-like defenses, ejecting venom instantly!
The venom spread quickly within the blood!
Within seconds, the City Lord’s enormous body wobbled, “Boom!” collapsing to the ground, bleeding from seven orifices, not even able to crawl.
His thick, white snake tail wrapped around the City Lord’s neck with a crisp ’crack,’ granting him a swift end.
The hunt only lasted a few minutes, and the fierce Eighth Rank Beastman completely lost his vitality. Shen Tang watched in alarm, internally pondering: if this snake wanted to kill her, she wouldn’t survive even a second!
Xue Yinzhou moved to the Titan Giant Ape’s chest, bit through its heart, unearthed an Energy Crystal Core, and swallowed it, shifting back into human form.
His silver hair fluttered, his body bathed in blood, resembling a sinister god of death.
Shi Yin witnessed this, collapsing in fear. Just a few minutes ago, they were poised to win the battle, yet unexpectedly, this Snake Beast appeared halfway, killing her father!
Shi Yin’s heart ignited with flames of hatred, her eyes ablaze as she glared at Shen Tang and them, her face twisted in terror, wishing she could tear them into pieces!
Her father couldn’t die so miserably like this.
She vowed to avenge her father!
She was determined to make them pay dearly!
Bound to a fate worse than death!
To pay back a hundredfold and thousandfold!
“Yinyin, we’re no match for them. Let’s escape first; revenge can wait,” White Lizard ran out covered in blood, cradling her in his arms, attempting to flee hidden within the forest cover.