126: Chapter 126 They were all lying to her...

A month had passed since Lang Lie was found.

Tang Ruan would come to see Lang Lie every day.

She would sit beside him for hours at a time.

She would tell him about everything that had happened over the years.

Although separated by the crystal, she could clearly feel that his complexion was getting better and better.

His heartbeat was also becoming increasingly strong.

However, his body still hadn't moved once.

"Yan Qing said that you will be able to open your eyes soon. So, let's neither of us be anxious, okay?"

As she spoke, Tang Ruan stood up from the stone stool beside Lang Lie.

When she went out, she happened to run into the three Old Witch Doctors.

Yan Qing had said that the Supernatural Abilities of these three Witch Doctors were quite unique.

One could see how much Energy a beastman had, one could see the remaining lifespan of a beastman, and the third was very knowledgeable about various Curse techniques.

Therefore, having them look after Lang Lie was the most appropriate choice.

But every time Tang Ruan saw the three of them, they were always frowning.

That expression seemed as if it had been welded onto their faces.

Tang Ruan had only seen them once a few years ago.

She didn't remember what expressions they had in the past.

She just assumed that some old beasts simply didn't like to smile...

Another month passed.

Central City welcomed the first snow of the year.

On the day of the first snow, Lang Lie moved his finger.

Tang Ruan happily rushed to the Beast King Palace.

Wrapped in thick black fur, Yan Qing sat upright on the Beast King throne.

Below him knelt the three shivering Old Witch Doctors.

Yan Qing saw her suddenly rush in.

He seemed somewhat surprised.

He choked on his own breath and started coughing repeatedly.

Tang Ruan ran over happily.

She looked back at the three Old Witch Doctors kneeling on the ground.

"Yan Qing, don't blame them. Lang Lie is recovering very well; he just moved! His hand moved!"

Tang Ruan happily lunged forward and gave Yan Qing a hug.

"I love you so much!"

She didn't care that there were others present and planted two loud kisses on his face.

The really loud kind.

The smile on Yan Qing's lips couldn't be hidden.

He even turned his face away, feeling somewhat shy.

Then he turned his face back and said with feigned seriousness: "Alright, you may leave!"

The three Old Witch Doctors had just walked out of the hall. The palace doors were slammed shut with a "bang" by Yan Qing.

A Barrier locked the door.

Yan Qing flipped over, pinning Tang Ruan onto the Beast King throne.

"Mistress, I only just realized today that the size of the Beast King throne is about the same as our bed."

Tang Ruan: "It's very different! It's very different! It's not wide enough!"

Did she just kiss Yan Qing into a rut?

What was the difference between doing it here and on the office desk!!!!

No! This was too over the line!

"Absolutely not!" Tang Ruan pushed against his chest. "In the future, whenever you discuss matters with the City Lord, your head will just be filled with lewd thoughts!"

"What is 'lewd thoughts'?" Yan Qing asked curiously.

"Anyway, it's nothing good!"

Tang Ruan took the opportunity to slip out.

Yan Qing didn't actually insist on doing it here; he was just so fond of her in his heart.

He couldn't help but want to tease her.

He watched Tang Ruan happily run to the door.

She turned her face, looking at him somewhat shyly, her eyes sparkling.

"It's warm in the room at night."

Then, like a little rabbit, she hopped out the door and helped him close it on her way out.

A smile remained on Yan Qing's lips throughout.

But the moment she stepped out of the room.

A heavy cough escaped Yan Qing's lips.

Then, he clutched his chest and uncontrollably let out a series of coughs.

Through his slightly open collar, blue-purple lightning patterns emitted a flame-like glow.

Yet, he felt even colder.

At night. Tang Ruan fulfilled her promise...

Exhausted, she lay on Yan Qing, resting her head on his chest.

The light from the snow reflected in from outside.

In the darkness, the lightning patterns on his body were still faintly visible.

Tang Ruan traced these patterns with her index finger, secretly using her Supernatural Ability to investigate ways to eliminate them.

But all she could see was still Beast God Mountain.

So, does that mean the only way to make these disappear is to go to Beast God Mountain?

"What are you doing?"

Yan Qing grabbed her hand, having discovered her little movements.

"Yan Qing, do you really not feel anything unusual?"

Although she couldn't feel any signs of illness on Yan Qing.

But these patterns didn't look like anything good no matter how she looked at them.

"No."

Hearing his straightforward answer, Tang Ruan felt slightly relieved.

"Then if you feel any discomfort, you must tell me. Perhaps when you aren't feeling well, I will be able to sense how to help you eliminate these things."

"Okay."

Yan Qing placed his hands under her arms and lifted Tang Ruan up, as if holding a child.

Tang Ruan's head rested on his shoulder.

"Yan Qing, I'm a little cold."

Perhaps because it was the first day of snow, Yan Qing's body temperature wasn't actually very hot either.

Yan Qing grabbed the animal skin quilt nearby and covered Tang Ruan, leaving only her head exposed.

Tang Ruan thought for a moment, then lifted the quilt over her head and covered Yan Qing up to his neck.

This way, her whole body was buried inside the quilt.

It was a bit stuffy. But this way, Yan Qing's shoulders were covered.

She felt that Yan Qing was also a bit cold today.

She lay in his arms, completely wrapped in the quilt.

Tang Ruan felt an unprecedented sense of security.

"Yan Qing, it's so good to have you."

She drifted off to sleep in a daze.

In her dream, Lang Lie woke up. Yan Qing, and Hu Che, the four of them lived happily together.

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In the middle of the night, Tang Ruan was woken up by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

She opened her eyes and discovered that Yan Qing was actually not there.

How could she have slept so soundly?

She had fallen asleep lying on him, yet she hadn't even noticed him leaving.

Suddenly, she twitched her nose.

Something was wrong!

Why was the smell of that thing in her room?

Tang Ruan hurriedly wrapped herself in her clothes and opened the door.

She saw one of the Old Witch Doctors standing at the door.

His hair and eyebrows were covered in snow, and he was panting heavily.

It was clear he had come in a great hurry.

"What's wrong? Did something happen to Lang Lie?" Tang Ruan asked anxiously.

The Old Witch Doctor fell to his knees in front of Tang Ruan with a "thump."

At the end of the corridor, Hu Che was running quickly toward them.

He was currently living on the floor below her and Yan Qing.

It had originally been said that after Yan Qing returned, he would form a contract with Hu Che.

However, the day of the full moon was overcast, and they couldn't see the moon at all.

The second month... it rained again.

Hu Che was incredibly frustrated.

He simply took up long-term residence in the Beast King Palace—waiting for the moon.

The Old Witch Doctor saw Hu Che running over.

He said anxiously and quickly: "Divine Maiden, please save the Beast King. He is dying. He gave Lang Lie too much Energy, and he has been struck by a Curse; only the Beast God can save him. You must go and beg the Beast God, you must go, otherwise—"

Hu Che grabbed the old beast and threw him aside.

But Tang Ruan had still vaguely understood.

"Is it Yan Qing who is in trouble?" She widened her eyes.

Hu Che immediately looked at the Old Witch Doctor threateningly.

The Old Witch Doctor was so scared he took two steps back.

He cursed: "Stinky Fox! Are you coveting the position of Beast King! That's why you intentionally hid—"

"Shut up!"

Hu Che transformed into his Beast Form, his sharp claws pressing against the Old Witch Doctor's neck.

"If you dare to spout nonsense one more time! I will kill you!"

A rose-red light appeared in his eyes.

The Old Witch Doctor stared into his eyes and really didn't say anything more.

But Tang Ruan had understood everything.

Yan Qing, in order to save Lang Lie... had gotten into trouble.

She turned her head to look inside the room.

The hypnotic leaves on the floor that had been burned to ashes—this was the evidence.

They were all lying to her...