Chapter 90
“Host, aren’t you curious about what the mysterious grand prize is?” the system coaxed patiently.
Shen Tang rolled her eyes, “Curiosity killed the cat, don’t you know? No mysterious grand prize is more important than my little life. I refuse this mission p>
“Host, please reconsider, there’s no rush. It’s only natural for the Female Master and the Beast Husband to do such things together. If you don’t sleep with a top-tier hottie, you’re missing out!” the system urged anxiously.
Shen Tang’s lips twitched slightly. She was indeed interested in handsome men, but not stupid enough to risk her life for nothing.
She blocked out the system’s wailing.
“Xiao Tang’er, why is your face so red? Are you sick?” Shen Li asked gently.
Watching her flee, Shen Li raised an eyebrow and turned to Xiao Jin with an amused smile, “Xiao Tang’er is acting odd tonight p>
“Hah, what’s so strange? She just couldn’t hold back anymore and showed her true colors. What a flirtatious Female Master!” Xiao Jin wasn’t convinced she’d sneak into a male’s room in the dead of night without any reason.
With her nature, she was definitely trying to take advantage of the situation!
Xiao Jin touched his lips, his gaze deepening as a vague irritation arose for reasons unknown.
He scrutinized the merman, thinking that in terms of looks, he wasn’t superior, even less so in physique. Why was this chubby girl interested in this skinny dog?
Jia Lan’s face darkened when Xiao Jin stared at him intently, “Get lost p>
“All of you, get lost p>
Meanwhile, over at the City Lord Mansion, the past few days had been unsettling.
Though City Lord Shi Ye agreed to let Shen Tang and her companions stay in the city, he was not at ease and secretly had people monitoring their every move.
The Hidden Guards reported back numerous times daily.
“Reporting to the City Lord, nothing happened today. That Female Master is behaving herself p>
“Yesterday, the city’s Hunting Team bumped into her two Beast Husbands. They’re quite powerful and even helped us hunt several high-level prey p>
“This morning, Shen Tang went to the market and bought three jin of cuckoo chicken. Later, she made a pot of old hen soup p>
“She’s been feeding stray cubs in the city lately… Her cooking skills are incredible; the aroma travels for miles p>
“At night, she wrapped chicken in broad leaves, covered it with mud, and roasted it in charcoal. It smelled amazing—something called beggar’s chicken—and it made our mouths water p>
“Today she made garlic steaks. Smells delicious p>
“In the afternoon, it was pepper beast meat soup p>
“In the evening, she made p>
The City Lord’s face darkened as he scolded, “I sent you to monitor her every move, not to give me a menu recital p>
The Hidden Guards swallowed nervously and muttered, “But that’s really all she’s been doing p>
The City Lord’s face was grim and his brows furrowed, “Is that Female Master really so well-behaved? You haven’t noticed any strange behavior p>
The Hidden Guard shook his head, “She’s been very compliant. The only surprising thing is how often she feeds the stray beast cubs. I’ve even checked those soups and meats for poison… Maybe we’re overthinking it p>
The City Lord lowered his head in thought, saying nothing.
Someone outside announced, “Reporting to the City Lord, Miss Shen Tang is here p>
“What’s she here for p>
The City Lord furrowed his thick brows and sighed, “Fine, let her in p>
Entering, Shen Tang exchanged a few pleasantries with the City Lord before getting to the point, “Thank you for your hospitality these past few days. I’ve come to ask if we could stay in the city for two more days. I’m willing to pay double the rent p>
Jia Lan had just recovered from serious injuries, and he and Shen Li had been attacked, hurrying day and night with no chance to catch their breath. Continuing on immediately was a stretch.
Shen Tang wanted to extend their stay by two days.
Before, the City Lord would’ve refused without hesitation, but this time, recalling the Hidden Guards’ reports, he hesitated.
After all, it was a trivial request; refusing would seem petty.
As he hesitated, another Beastman urgently reported from outside, “City Lord, the Lady’s condition has worsened. You need to check on her immediately p>
Alarmed, the City Lord’s expression changed as he hurriedly left.
Curious, Shen Tang remembered hearing in the market that the City Lord’s Wife was frail and often stayed indoors, suggesting the rumors were true and perhaps even understated.
With that thought, she followed.
Reaching the back room, Shen Tang immediately saw a skeletal Female Master lying on the bed, her face pallid and sunken, barely alive.
The City Lord held the fragile Female Master, his eyes red with anger, yelling, “You group of quacks, I didn’t hire you for nothing! You can’t even treat such a simple illness p>
The doctors spoke nervously.
“Sorry, City Lord, our capabilities are limited. The Lady’s condition isn’t caused by illness. It’s a congenital disease resistant to any specific treatments p>
The leading elderly doctor looked at the City Lord with a heavy heart, subtly suggesting they prepare for the worst.
Such a burly man, the City Lord shed tears, “Is it Wan’er’s fate to meet her end now, with no means to save her p>
The old doctor hesitantly added, “There’s still hope if a Healing System Beastman is willing to help p>
Hearing this, the City Lord’s face colored in despair. In the Empire, Healing System Beastmen were rare and unapproachable, not something they’d find in a remote, barren town.
Hearing the witch doctor’s words, Shen Tang’s eyes shone brightly. She quickly stepped forward, “I can try to treat the Lady p>
The City Lord frowned at her and snapped, “What are you doing here p>
His anger rising, he assumed the Female Master had bad intentions and ordered the guards to throw her out.
Shen Tang quickly displayed her Healing Ability, “I’m also a Healing System Beastman. If the City Lord doesn’t mind, I’d like to try p>
Seeing the green light emanating from her palm, the City Lord froze in shock, his breath quickening, filled with disbelief.
It wasn’t until the fragile Female Master in his arms coughed twice that he was snapped back to reality.
The City Lord gave Shen Tang a troubled look, but with no other options, had to cling to a last hope.
Solemnly, he warned, “If you dare try any tricks, you’ll never leave the City Lord Mansion p>
Shen Tang sighed helplessly, “Rest assured, City Lord. I’ve already retired and won’t harm any Beastman in the city. I only came by to express my gratitude, and stumbled upon this situation, which is why I offered to help. There’s no need to be so wary of me p>