116: Chapter 116: The Truth Revealed, Beast King City Appears

The way she was crying, anyone who didn't know would have thought Qing Qing had gone to see the beast god. It scared both him and the shaman quite a bit.

Sang Qing nodded, "Mm."

She knew Herman's personality was just like that; he didn't have any ill intentions, just a bit stubborn.

She would explain it to him properly later.

After Sang Qing finished eating, she felt only about sixty percent full.

But she didn't want Sa Yu to fuss anymore, so she could only say she was full.

She wanted to wash the dishes.

Sa Yu took the dishes and chopsticks from her hand, giving her a chiding look. "I'll wash them."

She still had an injury on her leg, and he was afraid she might pull it when getting out of bed.

There was nothing else she could do, so Sang Qing could only agree.

When Sa Yu returned after washing the dishes, Sang Qing patted the bed, signaling him to lie down and rest.

Sa Yu flipped onto the bed, holding Sang Qing's hand, his gaze fixed on her with some unease.

"How can you sleep without closing your eyes?"

Sang Qing chuckled, reaching out to cover his eyes.

"I... I'm afraid I'm dreaming. What if you disappear when I close my eyes?" Sa Yu's thin lips parted and closed, his hand holding hers slightly sweaty.

"You won't. I'm here with you." Sang Qing ruffled his hair, leaned beside him, and kissed him.

Sa Yu hooked his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace. "Kiss me again, Qing Qing!"

Her figure was entirely reflected in his brilliant, deep eyes, so he was reluctant to close them.

Sang Qing stroked his cheek, a smile playing on her lips, and leaned in to kiss him.

"Just one more kiss," Sa Yu looked at her with pleading eyes.

During the two days she was unconscious, he had kissed her many times, but not once did she respond.

He was too scared.

Sang Qing patiently kissed him several times, pinching his gaunt face. "Close your eyes and sleep quickly. I promise I won't leave you. We can kiss slowly when you wake up, okay?"

She knew what he was worried about, but he really needed to sleep, otherwise, she was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on.

Sa Yu hesitated for two seconds, but still obediently closed his eyes. However, he didn't dare to let go of Sang Qing's hand.

Sang Qing wasn't in a hurry. She just lay beside him, humming a tune, coaxing him as if he were a child.

In less than a minute, Sa Yu fell asleep, and he slept very soundly.

It showed how exhausted he had been these past two days.

Sang Qing felt a pang in her heart. She lowered her head and stroked his cheek, a genuine and apologetic kiss once again landing on his lips.

Sleep, she would stay with him.

When Sang Qing woke up, it was afternoon. After making sure Sa Yu was sound asleep, she carefully withdrew her hand from his.

She checked the wound on her leg, bought medicine from the system Mall, and applied it, also dabbing a little on her face.

Quietly stepping out of the house, Sang Qing boiled water to wash her hair and wiped her body. Only then did she feel much better.

After sleeping for two days, the original Beast King City establishment time was postponed, and she had to reschedule for a new time.

Then it would be tonight.

She couldn't delay any longer.

Sitting in front of the door, basking in the sun for a while, Sang Qing took out her plan and communicated with the system, confirming the time for establishing Beast King City tonight.

She also planned to personally go and observe it.

A figure blocked the sunlight in front of her. Against the light, the newcomer's light golden curly hair shimmered under the sun's rays.

"Sang Qing!" Aniel squatted down and greeted her with a smile.

Looking at his adorable, chubby cheeks, Sang Qing smiled faintly. "It's you. Is something wrong?"

"Can't I come see you if nothing's wrong?" Aniel glanced at the scars on her face, feeling a sharp pang in his heart.

"I met Herman, and he said you were awake, so I came to see you."

The day she was injured, he was also scared stiff.

He didn't know what she had encountered, but when he saw her covered in blood, he realized he might have fallen for her.

Because at that moment, he found it difficult to even think, his only thought was to beg the shaman to save her quickly.

A seed named 'love' took root in his heart and grew rapidly.

I'm sorry, Herman, but I'm going to compete with you this time.

"Thank you, I'm fine now. Aren't you going back to the forest? Why are you still here?" Sang Qing suddenly remembered something she hadn't told him.

But Herman had mentioned that he seemed to be going back to the forest to look for her.

She wondered what for.

Perhaps she should explain everything to him in a moment.

"I was a little worried about you, Sister~" Aniel said coquettishly, his innocent, adorable face showing, his ears slightly red.

It was the first time he felt his face had a purpose.

"??" Sang Qing was confused.

"Cough cough, thank you, I'm really fine."

What was he doing?

Aniel ruffled his fluffy hair, his eyes curving into crescent moons. "I'll go back to the forest after seeing you. I plan to dissolve my bond with Sang Sang."

When he met the female he liked, he realized that his former goals and pursuits no longer mattered.

The atmosphere was a bit strange, Sang Qing frowned. "dissolving the bond? Why?"

Aniel smiled brightly and explained softly, "Because I met a female I like, so I have to dissolve the bond with her. Do you think she'll blame me?"

But he would definitely compensate Sang Sang.

It was his fault. If only he had dissolved the bond with Feng Yuan and the others from the start.

Sang Qing was overjoyed. dissolving the bond? That's great.

She looked at Aniel with a beaming smile. "She definitely won't blame you."

It just happened to solve a troublesome matter for her.

She completely ignored Aniel's previous sentence.

Aniel's eyes also brightened.

He squatted in front of Sang Qing, reached behind him to pull out a vibrant pink flower, then took Sang Qing's hand and solemnly placed the flower in it. "Sister, you understand me, right?"

Sang Qing was stunned. Understand, she understood.

But was something wrong?

Why was he giving her flowers?

Aniel's gaze at her at this moment was like an impenetrable, thick ink, dense and dark, with a hint of burning passion.

Sang Qing suddenly reacted, quickly withdrew her hand, and the flower in her hand fell to the ground.

He couldn't possibly like her, could he?

No, no, no.

"Why are you giving me flowers?" Sang Qing cautiously probed.

"Can't Sister tell?" Aniel looked sadly at the flower on the ground, his eyes misting over, blinking pitifully.

With an innocent and docile face, he could make beasts drop their guard, provided that the beast didn't know him well.

Sang Qing hesitated to speak. She was afraid that if she said it, Aniel would be unwilling to dissolve the bond again, but if she didn't say it, he would find out sooner or later.

They would probably have interactions in the future, right?

That would be too awkward.

But she really found it hard to say.

After all this, Aniel still fell in love with his bonded mate.

But she felt it was unfair to the original owner.

Was being loved contingent on a beautiful appearance? On a good reputation?

If she didn't have all of this, would she not be worthy of love?

The three of them... proposed dissolving the bond without ever truly knowing or interacting with the original owner. Now... she couldn't help but think of Feng Yuan and Fu Yi.

Looking up again, she gazed at Aniel in front of her, her expression solemn.

"I want to ask you, why didn't you dissolve your bond with Sang Sang before?"

Instead, he kept delaying it, and there was no follow-up, not a word about Pair Bonding.

"Because I didn't think it was necessary then. My dream at that time was to explore the grasslands and become a strong individual, so I hadn't considered Pair Bonding. Or rather, it didn't matter who I bonded with.

But ever since I met you, I realized that things aren't as I thought.

When you like a female, you want to stay by her side, take care of her, pamper her, and be with her for a long, long time.

What I feel for Sang Sang is guilt; for you, it's love. Originally, after seeing you with Herman, I thought I should go find Sang Sang and fulfill my responsibility, but I couldn't do it."

Although Aniel didn't look very mature on the outside, his mind was quite steady.

He picked up the fresh flower from the ground, brushed off the dust, and a desolate aura surrounded him. "I know you can't accept me right away, and that's okay. I just hope you don't rush to reject me."

Sang Qing sighed deeply.

"If Sang Sang loses you, she'll never find another male to Pair Bond with."

In other words, if she were the previous Sang Sang, the outcome would have been tragic.

Sang Qing's heart ached a little.

She didn't know why.

Aniel fell silent.

His throat felt tight, Aniel opened his big, innocent, stupidly cute eyes. "But... but Uncle Meng Qi and the others will take good care of her."

But this excuse was truly a bit forced.

A flash of inspiration struck Aniel, and he suddenly thought of another method.

"Or, I could find her another male mate. I'll give her the divine medicine from the Market, make her beautiful, so she can successfully Pair Bond.

Our Tribe also has many powerful males. How about I bring Sang Sang over? As long as she's willing, whichever male she likes, I'll let that male Pair Bond with her.

Sister, what do you think?"

This was the best solution he could think of.

He truly felt very guilty towards Sang Sang.

This was the compensation he should make.

But to ask him to Pair Bond with Sang Sang again, he truly, truly couldn't do it.

Sang Qing looked up, noncommittal.

"If I get Sang Sang's forgiveness, Sister, will you be able to give me a chance?" Aniel looked at her somewhat humbly.

Was she feeling sad for Sang Sang?

It was his fault, it was wrong from the beginning.

Don't be sad.

Sang Qing pursed her lips, shaking her head slightly.

"Actually..."

She planned to tell Aniel the truth.

"Sister, I'll take that as a yes. I'll go back to Sang Sang right now. I'll definitely get her forgiveness." Aniel didn't hear her clearly, thinking she was about to refuse him, so he quickly stood up and walked away with large strides.

"Actually, I am Sang Sang."

A faint voice drifted on the wind, and Aniel's forward steps abruptly halted.

His hand subconsciously trembled, his expression stunned.

What did she say?

Aniel felt like he must have misheard.

"You don't need to go back, Aniel." Sang Qing stared at his stiff back, her voice soft as she spoke.

As if an eternity had passed, Aniel turned around in disbelief.

"You... what did you say...?"

He must have misheard, or she was playing a trick on him.

Sang Qing blinked, her expression calm. "I said I am Sang Sang. My Father is Meng Qi, you've met him. At that time, it was my brother who suggested you compensate me before I would agree to dissolve the bond. You remember, right?"

Aniel opened his mouth, finding himself speechless.

What an absurd feeling.

Aniel was hit hard.

The female he liked was his future mate with whom he had a Pair Bonding agreement.

Taking two steps forward, Aniel looked at her serious expression, the astonishment on his face lingering.

"You... you... so you knew all along..."

He knew there was a bond between them, yet he still chose Herman.

Was he stupid? To be kept in the dark by her all this time.

"Impossible."

He didn't believe it.

It couldn't be like this.

Aniel was somewhat dazed.

Sang Qing watched him, watched his expression turn despondent, watched his eyes dim, but this was the truth.

"You didn't choose Sang Sang back then, so I won't choose you either. Aniel, we should be even now."

"When you're free, we'll go find the shaman to dissolve the bond."

dissolving the bond was simple; it only required the shaman to cast a spell.

It was just that she was injured and didn't want to move today.

"No..." It shouldn't be like this.

Aniel shook his head vigorously, utterly unable to accept this fact.

His mind was a blank slate at this moment.

Sang Qing knew he needed time to process, so she said no more.

After a long while, Aniel took a deep breath, looking at her serene face. Even with one side of her cheek injured, he still found her exceptionally beautiful.

But he was very sad now.

He felt he had been deceived.

"What about you? Sang... Qing, did you ever consider Pair Bonding with me at the very beginning?"

Aniel's voice was extremely hoarse.

Since she asked that, why didn't she propose Pair Bonding with him from the start, instead of keeping it a secret?

Was she afraid he'd cling to her, or did she also not plan to Pair Bond with him?

Sang Qing looked up slightly, parting her red lips, "No.

So there shouldn't be any more entanglement between us."

Aniel shook his head, taking half a step back, "I don't agree, I don't agree, what you say doesn't count, I won't agree."

Aniel, his face full of sorrow, stumbled away.

Sang Qing furrowed her brows, sighing inwardly.

It was better to deal with such unnecessary relationships early.

However, Aniel should be stronger than Herman, right?

She didn't intend to hurt him; it was just that she couldn't get past that hurdle in her heart.

As night fell, Sang Qing left a note for Sa Yu, put the prepared food into the storage compartment, and walked towards Herman's house.

On the bed, Herman was in Beast Form, lying limply asleep, a stream of glistening liquid still hanging from the corner of his mouth.

Sang Qing's lips twitched. She took out the food and placed it on the table.

After she gently placed the food, she prepared to leave.

"Sang Qing..."

A mumble came from behind her. She turned her head.

However, Herman had merely changed his sleeping position and hadn't woken up at all.

"Bad female... bite you to death..."

Herman lay wildly across the bed, muttering to himself, his eyes not opening even a fraction.

She couldn't help but chuckle, then lifted her foot and walked out.

When Sang Qing returned, Sa Yu hadn't woken up either, sleeping soundly.

She touched his face, a faint smile gracing her lips.

Once Beast King City was established tomorrow, they should return.

It had been several days since she last saw Xuan Xiao and the others; she wondered how they were doing.

As she was thinking, her small hand was suddenly grabbed. She looked up to meet Sa Yu's sleepy eyes.

"Qing Qing! I'm awake~"

Sa Yu flipped over and sat up, stretching, then pulled her into his embrace.

Outside, the night was pitch black. Sa Yu wrapped his arms and legs around her, and they lay down together again.

"Does your wound still hurt?" Sa Yu looked at her face, asking worriedly.

Sang Qing touched her already scabbed wound, parting her lips with a light laugh, "Don't worry, this small injury will be gone by tomorrow morning."

Sa Yu nodded, his hand at her waist moving to her back, intimately caressing her spine, then he kissed her lips.

A brief taste wasn't enough; he wanted to be more intimate with her.

Sang Qing placed her hand on his shoulder, her eyes playfully scolding, "Stop messing around, get up and eat."

He must be hungry after sleeping all afternoon.

Sa Yu rubbed his head against her neck, his warm lips falling on her skin, "Mmm, you yourself said to let me kiss you slowly after I woke up."

So he definitely had to keep his promise.

Sang Qing was torn between laughter and tears, playfully slapping him twice.

The atmosphere in the room grew sticky. Sa Yu's hands peeled open her clothes, pulling her close into his embrace.

"Don't..." Sang Qing's small mouth was blocked. After struggling a couple of times, she resigned herself.

Sa Yu kissed her skin madly, trying to brand her entire body with his mark.

With clothes half-removed and spring scenery abundant, Sa Yu was afraid of tearing her leg wound and didn't dare to go any further. He merely tasted a mouthful of broth, slightly easing his craving.

Sang Qing licked her swollen lips, sitting up from his embrace, "Look at the good things you've done."

Sa Yu pouted, giggling, not refuting her.

He just couldn't get enough of his mate's soft lips, so... he accidentally used a little too much force.

Sang Qing raised her hand and pinched his waist, her gaze darting away, "Quickly put on your clothes."

Shameless fellow.

Sa Yu hummed softly, two blushes appearing on his face, "You're the one who took off my pants, and now you're despising me."

Sang Qing quickly covered his mouth and threw his pants at him, "Shut up."

It was his fault for not explaining himself.

After a nap, some intimacy, and a meal, Sa Yu's spirits were much better, his complexion restored, no longer looking so haggard.

"Are we going out?" Sa Yu shook the water off his hands, looked at Sang Qing standing at the door, walked over to her, and kissed her face again.

Sang Qing was speechless. Her face was already like this, and he could still kiss it?

"Yes, we have to go to the Xita Tribe. Beast King City will be established tonight."

Sa Yu naturally put his arm around her, then bent down and scooped her up into his arms, "Then let's go."

Let's get it built quickly; he kind of wanted to go back.

"What are you doing? I can walk myself." Sang Qing looked at his handsome face so close to hers, smiling helplessly.

"No, you have an injury on your leg, you can't walk." Sa Yu shook his head, walking steadily.

Sang Qing let him be.

After all, their relationship wasn't ordinary.

Standing on the other side of the river, there was no sound of beastmen around, only the chirping of small insects in the world.

Sa Yu carefully put her down, looking around, "Is this it, Qing Qing?"

He remembered that the city gate entrance on the map was set up here.

"Yes." Sang Qing could confirm it without even looking at the map.

Then she summoned the system.

"2333, begin."

[Okay, Host. Deducting 100,000 points (loan), Beast King City is officially under construction. Estimated time is half an hour. Please wait patiently, Host. Entry into the city is not permitted during construction to avoid accidental injury.]

Hearing the system's broadcast, Sang Qing felt a pang of heartache.

One hundred thousand points, a huge debt incurred.

Beneath their feet, a glow with dark patterns emerged. Sa Yu pulled her back a few steps.

This was... only to see specks of light gathering not far from their feet, then accumulating more and more, beginning to outline some shapes.

Sa Yu's lips parted slightly, watching the miraculous scene before him in shock.

The next second, a dense white mist floated in, enveloping the Xita Tribe opposite them. Then, the ground began to flatten and change.

Thick floor tiles were pieced together, and tall, magnificent city walls rose from the ground.

Sang Qing looked up, holding Sa Yu's hand, a look of wonder on her face.

Not bad, not bad, system products are truly miraculous.

As the city gate began to take shape, Sa Yu held Sang Qing, shielding her from the cool night wind.

"Qing Qing, let's fly up and take a look."

"I wonder if we'll be able to see it," Sang Qing nodded, speaking with a giggle.

Sa Yu immediately transformed into his Beast Form, letting Sang Qing sit on his back.

In the air, though the mist stretched endlessly, the situation within the city could still be vaguely seen.

Buildings formed silently, wide streets and uniquely shaped districts were arranged squarely, and wherever the glow reached, all the details from the design blueprint were slowly carved out.

Sang Qing was quite delighted.

It was amazing.

Beast King City was vast; one couldn't see its boundaries at a glance.

The residential area of the outer city had been completed, leaving only the inner city.

This feeling of not having to do it herself was great, but Sang Qing's heart was also bleeding.

After Beast King City was built, she would have to go mining.

The feeling of being in debt wasn't good. She wondered if she would be able to sleep tonight.

When Beast King City was almost finished, Sa Yu took her for a flight around it.

"Qing Qing, Beast King City is so beautiful."

Actually, it wasn't just beautiful; he couldn't quite describe it, but it was unique and stunning.

Sang Qing looked at the city nearing completion, the wind whistling in her ears, "Indeed."

From now on, she would have a stable home.

[Host, Beast King City has been established.]

Exactly half an hour, no more, no less, the system's prompt came.

Above the city wall at the entrance of Beast King City, a massive beast head was carved from crystal. Its scales and fur were clearly discernible, as if real, especially the deep eyes that seemed to contain all living beings, virtually indistinguishable from reality.

Sang Qing didn't recognize what kind of beast it was, blindly guessing it was the beast god's Beast Form. It had a strong sense of oppression; looking at it, one felt an urge to submit and worship.

"System, can we go in now?" Looking at the city before her, like a giant beast lying prostrate, Sang Qing's face was extremely excited.

The first step was finally completed.

[Yes.]

Sang Qing beamed, holding Sa Yu's hand, walking onto the floating bridge, and stepping into Beast King City.

Sa Yu stepped on the flat ground, still feeling somewhat unreal.

"Qing Qing, it's so magical."

Forgive his lack of words; he didn't know how to describe everything before his eyes.

He looked at the towering trees on both sides of the road. The trees were not very tall, different from those in the forest, with lush branches and sturdy trunks, all of a uniform species.

Moreover, each tree had a lamp shaped like the moon hanging on it, illuminating everything in the city even at night.

Fortunately, Qing Qing had previously explained the city's design to him, otherwise, he would have known nothing.

Sang Qing smiled at him and continued walking forward, "You'll get used to it and think nothing of it later."

They first toured the residential area, then wandered around other buildings, and finally entered the inner city.