69: Crazy Beast King Palm Pet 9

“The…the King actually…smiled?” The leopard tribe guard stood frozen on the spot, as if struck by lightning, almost believing he was hallucinating.

This news, as if it had grown wings, instantly spread throughout the entire Royal Court, causing immense shock and incredulous whispers.

Their King had truly changed! And all these changes stemmed from that human woman named Wen Ci.

Lie Xiao’s transformation was evident to all; he had learned restraint, learned to handle disputes in more effective, less violent ways.

However, not all beastmen were pleased with this change, especially the hardliners who revered primal strength and believed Lie Xiao’s “weakness” would diminish the Royal Court’s prestige.

Lei Ya, a young tiger tribe warrior renowned for his bravery and combativeness, was a prime example.

He had repeatedly provoked Lie Xiao with words or actions in public or during training.

“King, have you even retracted your claws lately? Are you afraid of scratching your delicate little human pet?” Lei Ya deliberately raised his voice after a wrestling training session for tribal warriors, his tone filled with contemptuous mockery, eliciting chuckles from some like-minded beastmen nearby.

His strong body blocked Lie Xiao, his gaze challenging.

Lie Xiao’s golden vertical pupils instantly constricted, a familiar violent killing intent almost bursting from his chest, his sharp claws unconsciously twitching in his palms.

He could smell the deliberate provocation emanating from Lei Ya, a blatant disregard for his authority! By his past nature, Lei Ya would have been torn to shreds by now.

However, Wen Ci’s worried gaze, her teachings about “losing the hearts of the people,” and her whispered “don’t make me worry” acted like invisible chains, firmly locking down his impending ferocity.

He couldn’t lose control, couldn’t disappoint her, couldn’t make her worry… He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging bloodlust, and merely cast a cold glance at Lei Ya, his eyes like ancient ice, carrying an undeniable pressure, and said in a deep voice:

“Get out.”

He chose to ignore and deter, rather than to kill.

Lei Ya’s heart tightened under that cold gaze, but seeing that Lie Xiao had actually restrained himself and not attacked, he became even more smug, convinced that the King had truly “weakened.”

Instead of retreating, he took a step forward, deliberately ramming his shoulder hard into Lie Xiao, continuing his provocation: “What? The King now lacks even the courage to discipline the disrespectful? Like a coward, he only hides behind that human woman’s skirt…”

The word “behind” had not yet left his lips!

A slender figure, yet carrying a terrifying whoosh of air, appeared before Lei Ya as if teleporting!

It was Wen Ci!

She had arrived at the edge of the training ground at some unknown point, and had just heard Lei Ya’s last insulting provocation, especially the word “coward” directed at Lie Xiao!

At that moment, a furious inferno instantly ignited in her clear eyes; this anger was not wild, but icy cold and piercing, carrying a chilling pressure!

“Presumptuous!”

Her clear, sharp rebuke exploded like a thunderclap! Wen Ci’s slender hand moved like lightning, giving Lei Ya no chance to react, and she grabbed his thick wrist!

Lei Ya felt an irresistible, terrifying force, like a collapsing mountain, emanating from that seemingly delicate, boneless little hand!

He didn’t even have time to be astonished; his entire body was suddenly swung up by an indescribable immense power!

Bang—!!!

A dull, teeth-grinding thud!

Lei Ya, the tiger tribe warrior nearly two meters tall and as sturdy as a small mountain, was slammed hard onto the solid ground by Wen Ci with a clean, precise over-the-shoulder throw, like a broken sack! Dust flew, and the ground seemed to tremble slightly!

“Ow—!” Lei Ya let out a pained shriek, feeling as if all his bones were about to shatter.

However, this was just the beginning!

Wen Ci’s movements were fluid and graceful, carrying an icy fury. The moment Lei Ya tried to struggle up, she precisely stepped on his wrist, which was reaching for his weapon!

Crack!

A crisp sound of bone breaking rang out!

“Ah—!” Lei Ya’s scream was heart-wrenching.

Wen Ci looked down at the massive creature writhing in pain beneath her feet, her beautiful face now showing only cold rage, her voice not loud, but clearly audible to every beastman, who was startled out of their wits by this sudden turn of events:

“Who gave you the audacity to insult my King?!”

The entire training ground was dead silent! You could hear a pin drop!

All the beastmen, including those who had just been chuckling, were now completely petrified! Their eyes were wide, almost popping out! Their mouths were agape, wide enough to fit an ostrich egg!

What had they seen?! The seemingly delicate and beautiful human woman, whom the King had always carefully protected behind him… actually… actually threw Lei Ya, the tiger tribe warrior known for his strength, to the ground like a chick?! And even stomped and broke his wrist?!

This terrifying strength… this lightning-fast skill… this icy, tangible pressure…

Was this really that gentle and compliant human woman?!

Lie Xiao was also completely stunned.

His golden vertical pupils widened due to extreme shock, his heart pounding wildly in his chest!

He knew Wen Ci was not as fragile as she appeared; she possessed unique wisdom and unyielding resilience, but he had never imagined… she actually possessed such terrifying power!

This power was even comparable to the top warriors among the beastmen! Had she been hiding it all this time?! Was it to… not make him worry? Or was it to protect the “gentle” image she was currently striving to maintain?

Just as everyone was still immersed in unparalleled shock, Wen Ci had already released her foot.

She didn’t even glance at the wailing Lei Ya on the ground, but instead spun around abruptly and quickly walked to Lie Xiao.

Under Lie Xiao’s still-recovering gaze, she extended a fair finger, clearly angered, and grabbed his furry, wonderfully soft ear!