A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 223 May you have a lifetime of joy and health

Shen Li and Shen Tang grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and Shen Tang had never seen Shen Li reveal her beast form.

Shen Tang had never thought about this question before, so it was a bit strange that Shen Li brought it up.

After carefully recalling the original owner's memories—

I understood the reason instantly.

Well, it's a bit...inconvenient.

"There's nothing to see here, it's nowhere near as good as you." Shen Tang quickly changed the subject, turned her head and saw a vendor selling river lanterns not far away, so she quickly pulled him over and bought two river lanterns.

Shen Li felt a little regretful, but didn't dwell on it too much.

After taking the river lantern, he gently stroked the artificial petals with his slender fingers, but hesitated somewhat.

The vendor chuckled and said, "Have you two princes ever released river lanterns before? These are all replicas made by folk artisans according to ancient books. I've heard that river lanterns are very effective. As long as you write your wishes on the lantern and let it float down the river, your wishes will come true. Would Your Highness like to give it a try?"

Whether it works or not, adults know perfectly well; it's just a way to express a beautiful wish. As long as you have fun, that's all that matters.

Shen Tang's wish was to complete the mission and return. Just as she was about to pick up her pen to write, her gaze fell on Shen Li's charming and handsome face. Then she thought of Xiao Jin and the others, and her fingers paused, unable to put pen to paper.

Forget it, let's talk about the future later.

Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, her chin rested on the pen, and she thought carefully for a moment before carefully writing down a line—

May we all live long and prosper, and sail together through the Milky Way.

Shen Li raised an eyebrow and glanced at her hand without making it obvious.

Shen Tang immediately noticed his little action, quickly covered the lantern tightly, and craned her neck to look at him. "What did you write? Let me see."

"Hehe, the shopkeeper said that if you see it, it won't work."

"So you were peeking at me too!"

"I didn't see it clearly."

"..." Speechless and powerless to refute.

Shen Tang turned her head away, too lazy to bother with this cunning fox anymore.

She walked to the riverbank, squatted down, and placed the river lantern into the rippling water, where it slowly drifted away.

Shen Li looked down at the lantern in his hand, where two lines of text were illuminated by the firelight.

May you live a life of joy and health, even if it has nothing to do with me.

His eyes darkened slightly as he gently wiped away the traces with his long, slender fingertips.

He picked up the pen and wrote four more characters.

—Together with you.

He walked to Shen Tang's side, bent down, and placed the lantern into the river.

The two lanterns gently touched, separated, and eventually drifted further and further apart, disappearing into the darkness in the distance, their destination unknown.

It was getting dark, and the number of people along the riverbank was gradually decreasing. Jialan was getting anxious waiting at the hotel, so she made a phone call urging them to come back quickly.

Shen Tang was also a little sleepy, so she returned to the hotel according to the address he sent her.

Upon returning, Jialan was immediately captivated by Shen Tang's alluring fragrance, which stirred his heart!

His Adam's apple bobbed as he suppressed his lustful thoughts and looked at Shen Li beside him with suspicion. He thought that this cunning fox had taken her to see the flowers, but it was already autumn, and the flowers were almost withered.

Shen Tang glanced around and found that apart from Lu Xiao being absent, the stinky leopard was nowhere to be found either.

She called him, but the call didn't go through.

That's strange. He usually answers her calls instantly. Could something have happened?
However, given Xiao Jin's strength, there was no need to worry too much about his safety. Perhaps he was preoccupied with other matters, and Shen Tang didn't take it to heart.

When I fall asleep late at night.

Shen Tang was woken up by a loud commotion outside.

She thought a thief had broken into the hotel, so she went out in her pajamas and slippers, only to find Xiao Jin rummaging through drawers and cabinets in the living room.

He was covered in dust and dirt, his clothes were tattered, and upon closer inspection, there were several streaks of blood on his chest.

Shen Tang quickly swallowed her curses, strode over, and grabbed his arm. "You're injured!"

Xiao Jin hadn't expected to wake her. He pulled his hand behind his back, drooping his ears as he argued, "I'm fine, you should rest!"

"Just because the lights aren't on at night doesn't mean I'm blind." Shen Tang smelled the blood, so she got up, turned on the living room light, and pulled out his arm that was hidden behind his back, making it clearer.

He had several claw marks on his arm, with flesh torn off. They weren't fatal, but they looked pretty bad.

"Didn't I tell you to behave yourself? Who did you go out and get into a fight with?" Shen Tang took out a medical kit from her space, used alcohol and cotton swabs to clean the area around his wound, and then used her healing ability to treat him.

"No, I... I just went out of the city and got caught in a beast tide and was slightly injured..."

Seeing that this scoundrel was still trying to argue, Shen Tang was furious. She pressed her fingers hard on the wound, making him wince in pain and break out in a cold sweat. "Gently, gently, Tangtang!"

"If you know it hurts, you'll remember it better next time."

After Shen Tang finished treating his injuries, she was about to get up when Xiao Jin rolled over and pinned her down. He lowered his head and sniffed her neck, his face filled with ecstasy. "Why do you smell so good?"

His large hands roamed restlessly over her waist, and just as he was about to do something, a silvery-white snake tail lashed out fiercely!

This time, Xiao Jin was smarter. He transformed into his beast form, swiftly spinning around and biting the snake's tail! His four claws gripped the snake's tail tightly, preventing him from being flung away! He even left several claw marks, thoroughly avenging his previous humiliation!
Xue Yinzhou's forehead veins throbbed, and he suddenly exerted force with his snake tail, wanting to give this damned leopard a good beating!

Shen Tang interrupted with a headache, "Both of you stop fighting! Anyone who fights again will get out and guard the door!"

Upon hearing this, the two immediately ceased their fighting and released their grip.

Xiao Jin snorted in grievance, even though it was this dead snake that attacked first.

Xue Yinzhou simply couldn't stand Xiao Jin and always wanted to slap him a couple of times, otherwise he would be too arrogant.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Lu family...

After completing the formalities at the military headquarters, Lu Xiao returned to his family.

Seeing that he had broken through to become an eighth-tier beastman and had taken back his military uniform covered with medals, looking even more outstanding than he had been in his youth, Lu Shen felt a surge of satisfaction.

No matter how much Lu Shen complained, he had to admit that Lu Xiao was the one he valued most.

He was the most outstanding eldest son among his children, and the family heir on whom he placed great hopes.

Lu Shen said, "Xiao'er, your father called you back this time because there is an important matter he wants to discuss with you."

Lu Xiao: "If it's still about the divorce, there's no need to say more."

“No, your mind is made up, so your father has nothing to say.” Lu Shen was not very satisfied with Shen Tang at first, but after observing her for the past few days, he could indeed see the princess’s change.

If it weren't for Princess Shen Qingli's outstanding example, she would also be a good marriage prospect.

Most importantly, her son liked her, and he didn't say much, which was a way of officially acknowledging the marriage in his heart.

Lu Shen took off the ring from his hand and handed it to him.

Lu Xiao looked at the middle-aged man opposite him who had a similar face. There were lines left by the years at the corners of his eyes, but his face was still deep and stern, and his figure was tall and majestic. Was it too early to hand over the family seal to him at this time?

Lu Xiao leaned back in his chair and didn't take it. "Father is too impatient."

(End of this chapter)