A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 324 The Nine-Lives Cat's Fate

After returning home, Shen Tang figured the effect of the deflection talisman should have worn off, and asked the system, "Is that wretched thing dead yet?"

The system replied, "No."

Shen Tang's face was grim. "Shouldn't her soul have been destroyed? How can she still be alive?"

This time, even the system was unusually cold and solemn, saying in a deep voice, "Host, I have good news and bad news to tell you at the same time. The good news is that you did indeed take one of Shen Qingli's lives, but the bad news is that through this soul rebound, I have detected new information: Shen Qingli has the destiny of a nine-lives cat!"

Shen Tang jumped out of bed with a somersault and paced back and forth anxiously. "What? You mean that female lead has nine lives?"

"No, she can store up to nine lives," the system explained. "Shen Qingli gains one life for each S-class male she falls deeply in love with. After successfully winning over Zackis and Yun Han, two S-class males, she had three lives in total, including her original life. This time, the host caused her to lose one, leaving her with only two lives."

Shen Tang was so angry that she wanted to pinch her philtrum. This female lead was really an unkillable cockroach!
In other words, even if she is sentenced to death, Shen Qingli will not actually die. She can find an opportunity to escape while being sent to the crematorium or dumped in the wilderness!

Fortunately, Shen Tang learned Shen Qingli's secret this time. When he catches her again, he will kill her several times and will not give her a chance to escape!
Time flies, and after intensive preparations, tomorrow will be the coronation ceremony of the new king, to be held in the grand hall of the imperial city.

The post-war empire, which had been stagnant and lifeless, was reignited by this ceremony. The people of the whole country eagerly awaited the event, and the capital city of Kong was already immersed in joyful celebration. The city was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and red carpets were laid out. The melodious music and praises resounded in every corner of the streets and alleys.

The eve of the ceremony was destined to be a sleepless night.

The most excited and nervous person was none other than the protagonist.

The monarch's coronation robes were designed by the empire's most authoritative design team. Several versions were designed before a purple-gold robe was finally chosen, which was elegant, noble, and exuded the aura of a monarch.

Xue Yinzhou has been frequently going there these days to oversee the production of the coronation robes, ensuring they can be completed before the coronation ceremony.

I heard that the embroidery on the clothes was done by Xue Yinzhou himself, taking several days and nights to meticulously craft each stitch. Snake-clan beastmen are very good at making clothes for their partners, but the original owner didn't care for that before, and Shen Tang never thought of letting Xue Yinzhou become an embroiderer, as it would be too much of a waste of his talent, so this talent was left to go to waste.

Fortunately, this day came in handy.

When Shen Tang saw the dress in person, she was deeply amazed!
The main body of the gown is made of soft, deep purple silk, adorned with delicate gold thread embroidery that incorporates imperial territory and animal totems. The patterns are exquisite and intricate, and the skirt is embellished with pearls, diamonds, and amethysts. The neckline and cuffs are trimmed with a delicate gold border, and a simple wide gold belt cinches the waist. The dress is extremely fitted and perfectly tailored, and the craftsmanship is breathtaking. It is dignified, elegant, and luxurious—simply indescribably beautiful!

Shen Tang gently touched the gorgeous clothes on the tray, overjoyed, and reluctant to wear them.

Seeing the female's eyes light up, Xue Yinzhou smiled and asked, "How's this dress? Do you like it?"

"It's so beautiful! I love it so much! Thank you, Yinzhou!" Shen Tang excitedly hugged him and gave him a big kiss.

Xue Yinzhou hadn't expected the female to be so bold and enthusiastic. A hint of shyness appeared on his fair face as he hugged her waist back, showing a rare gentleness. "I'm glad you like it. The size of the clothes was made to fit your body, so it should be a good fit, but you'd better try it on first."

Even the discerning mermaid prince, Jialan, showed his appreciation, and his usually harsh words were surprisingly kind: "This dress is indeed excellent; it's the best I've ever seen."

This is extremely high praise!
Lu Xiao nodded, "Yes, this dress suits the female lead very well."

Shen Li also stepped forward and touched the dress. It was soft and the embroidery was exquisite. He smiled and said, "When Xiao Tang'er wears this dress, she will definitely amaze everyone. I can imagine that tomorrow's coronation ceremony will be a momentous event that will be recorded in history."

Xiao Jin urged, "Tangtang, hurry up and try it on!"

The beastmen all stared intently at her.

They were all so eager. Shen Tang chuckled, "Look how impatient you all are. I'm not even in a hurry yet, but you're all so impatient. Alright, then I'll wear it and show it to you first!"

She took the heavy clothes from Xue Yinzhou without flinching, and changed into the elaborate coronation dress in front of the beastmen.

It took more than half an hour just to get dressed.

Xue Yinzhou and Lu Xiao knelt down and carefully helped her adjust her lining and skirt hem.

Shen Tang lifted her skirt and adjusted her pace.

The well-tailored fabric accentuated her graceful figure, and the long skirt trailed on the ground, shimmering with a soft purple-gold luster as she walked. The skirt's design was also exquisite; from above, it resembled a blooming flower, elegant, beautiful, noble, and dazzling!
The beastmen were all stunned.

Shen Tang usually likes to wear simple and casual clothes, which are also nice, but they are far less visually stunning than what she is wearing now!

The men had already imagined how beautiful she would look in this dress, but the reality was even more stunning than they had imagined!

After Xiao Jin and the others recovered from their amazement, their expressions varied, and some even seemed reluctant to let her show her face in public.

Damn it, if we go out like this, we'll be dumbfounded by those ignorant young lads in the capital!

The thought of her appearing in this dress tomorrow, attracting the attention of countless noble families and wealthy men, and stirring up countless unwanted suitors, filled her with rage and anxiety! She should have just chosen the simplest and most understated style!
"What kind of looks are you giving me? What, you don't like it?" Shen Tang raised an eyebrow and smiled sultryly.

That smile completely captivated Xiao Jin!

He snapped out of his daze, his face dark with anger, and turned to glare fiercely at Xue Yinzhou. "It doesn't look good! What kind of taste do you have, you stinky snake? If you ask me, the white outfit you wore at the beginning was much more suitable—simple and elegant!"

Xue Yinzhou gave him a cold glance, her voice dangerous, "This is the most important coronation ceremony in Tangtang's life, and it will be recorded in history. Wouldn't it be a laughing stock for future generations if she wore a shabby white dress that looks like she's going to a funeral?"

Xue Yinzhou didn't particularly like such overly ornate decorations, but his judgment was absolutely correct; this formal attire best matched the aura of a monarch.

In the aftermath of the war, morale among the people was low and they needed spiritual support.

Tomorrow's coronation ceremony is not only important to Shen Tang, but also of great significance to the entire empire, and will greatly boost morale.

"Alright, you two stop arguing. Xiaotang looks great in this outfit. It's too late to change it now." Shen Li pulled Shen Tang down to sit in front of the dressing table, his long, jade-like fingers brushing the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ear. His smile was gentle and alluring. "We'll be setting off in less than three hours. Let me do your makeup and brighten your complexion."

Shen Tang looked somewhat tired after staying up all night. She needed to be in top condition for the ceremony tomorrow and couldn't afford any mistakes.

Xiao Jin leaned over the table, propping his chin up with one hand, watching Shen Li fiddling with makeup tools on Shen Tang's face.

His mind went blank as he stared at it, yawning repeatedly, his thick, long leopard tail swinging idly behind him. "What are you doing? Why did you paint Tangtang's face so white? She looks like a ghost!"

"Tsk, your eyebrows are so drawn they're practically flying to the sky, I could practically swing on them."

"You just used white powder, why are you using black powder now? That's ridiculous."

(End of this chapter)