A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 401 Treatment
Bi Yu was trembling with anger, his face filled with resentment and hatred.

The Azure Sky King gave him a meaningful look. "What's done is done. The facts have already occurred. Tian Lin has received the price he deserved. You, don't do anything foolish."

The father and son had nothing to say to each other and could only swallow their resentment.

Bi Yu said with restraint, "Lin'er is seriously injured and needs to recuperate. Locking him up in a cell is just trying to torture him. He's suffering the consequences of his own actions, and we both accept that! But can't we postpone the punishment until he's fully recovered?"

King Cangqiong sighed deeply, said nothing more, and ordered his men to summon the best doctor in the city. He then took the heavily injured Tian Lin and left.

The Grand Elder was saddened to see the Crown Prince in his current crippled state. His Highness had truly been wise all his life, but made a foolish mistake at this moment.

Now, he has been completely reduced to a useless person and is destined to lose his right to be an heir.

We can only wait and see if we can have another child in the future; maybe there will still be a chance...

The group arrived in a hurry and left in a hurry.

"Ah Xiao, your injury—" Shen Tang stepped forward quickly, but before she could finish speaking, the man pulled her into his arms tightly.

Lu Xiao tightened his arms like iron hoops, his strength so great that he wanted to crush her and knead her into his bones.

In all his years, he had never been so out of control.

"Tangtang, you scared me to death..." His voice was hoarse and muffled, his chin pressed heavily against the top of her head, his chest heaving violently, even his fingertips were trembling slightly, with a hint of restrained loss of control.

Shen Tang was slightly taken aback.

She had never seen Lu Xiao like this before—the man who was always calm and composed was now clinging to her like a drowning man grabbing onto a piece of driftwood.

Her heart softened, and she reached out to hug his lean waist, burying her face in his chest. She deliberately spoke in a lighthearted tone, "What are you afraid of? Don't forget that I have spatial abilities. That scruffy chicken thinks he can kill me? Even if he cultivates for another eight hundred years, he still won't be enough!"

When Lu Xiao heard her refer to the noble Peng bird clan's eldest prince as a scruffy chicken, a low, muffled laugh escaped his chest.

He released her, touched her face, and sighed softly with relief, "Thank goodness you're alright."

He didn't say the second half of the sentence.

Shen Tang sensed that the man's aura had become stronger and more profound, but it was not the chilling, aggressive killing intent of Xue Yinzhou. Instead, it was inclusive, powerful, and gentle like a vast ocean, making people feel at ease rather than fearful.

After her initial surprise came overwhelming joy: "Ah Xiao, you've broken through to the tenth rank?"

Lu Xiao nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "The trial was a success. Ironically, if it weren't for Tian Lin and the others' sudden attack, I might have been stuck in the trial grounds for a long time." He paused, "This time, it really was a blessing in disguise."

"Pah! Pah! Pah!" Shen Tang stamped her feet in frustration. "I would rather you break through safely. You have no idea how heartbroken I was to see you covered in blood. If I hadn't arrived in time, you probably would have been tortured to death by them..."

Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Lu Xiao's gaze softened, and he asked softly, "How did the female master know I was in danger? Besides, the trial grounds are heavily guarded. It must have taken a lot of trouble for you to get in."

Shen Tang naturally couldn't summon the system. She glanced at him, took his hand and placed it on her chest, smiling sweetly, "Would you believe me if I said we were telepathically connected? Last night, when I was sleeping, I felt an inexplicable tightness and pain in my chest, and I guessed something must have happened to you, so I rushed over to help you!"

Lu Xiao chuckled softly, his fingertips gently stroking the back of her soft hand. "I believe you."

Shen Tang blushed and pulled her hand back. "Ahem, enough of this nonsense. Let me treat your wounds first. You have no idea how heartbroken I was to see you covered in injuries after being beaten by those people."

That was really true—my heart ached and I felt terrible.

Lu Xiao nodded obediently, quietly letting her do as she pleased, as if those shocking wounds were not his at all.

At this moment, all he could see was the female who was anxiously waiting for him, which stirred an indescribable tenderness in his heart.

Lu Xiao was shirtless, revealing large, well-developed muscles and a perfectly sculpted physique. His clothes had been completely torn to shreds during the battle, and his pants had been ripped into several pieces, but thankfully they covered his private parts.

Lu Xiao was wearing a specially made combat suit that allowed orcs to quickly switch between beast and human forms on the battlefield. It was extremely flexible, and the fact that it was torn like this was enough to show how intense the battle had been.

His chest was covered in blood, obscured by dark red smears, making the wound barely visible.

Shen Tang first took Lu Xiao to the nearby river to clean his wounds to prevent further infection, and then had him transform back into his beast form so that she could examine the more subtle wounds.

When Lu Xiao transformed into his true form, Shen Tang gasped. Upon closer inspection, the injuries were far more severe than she had imagined—large patches of feathers had been torn off, revealing bloody flesh, and some wounds were even deep enough to expose bone.

What worries her most is that several areas of her skin have completely split open, and if she doesn't get treatment in time, these areas may never be able to grow feathers again.

He managed to comfort her and coax her with a smile, showing no discomfort whatsoever. If it were Xiao Jin or Jia Lan, they would have been crying and begging for comfort long ago.

This guy is really...

Shen Tang sighed softly, and a faint green light emanated from her palm. Gentle healing energy swept over Lu Xiao's body like a spring breeze.

At the gruesome wound, fresh flesh grew and healed at a visible speed, and fine downy feathers sprouted from the broken feather roots, as soft as a newborn chick.

Her fingertips traced the wings of his feathers, and when they touched the sensitive wing roots, she could clearly feel his muscles tense instantly, even his feathers trembled slightly. The treatment had just ended, and before Shen Tang could even stop, Lu Xiao suddenly transformed into human form and tackled her to the ground.

His burning lips pressed down on mine without warning, a kiss filled with long-suppressed desire, both forceful and tender.

His broad, calloused hands gripped her waist tightly, their heat seeping through her clothes.

"No~ There are still people outside!" Shen Tang blushed and pushed him away. "King Cangqiong and the others are still waiting... and this rock is hurting my back..."

Lu Xiao chuckled softly. He hadn't really intended to do anything, but he couldn't help himself. He lingered on her lips for a few more moments before reluctantly helping her up and carefully brushing the grass clippings off her dress.

"Let's go." He took her hand. "If we delay any longer, the trial grounds will close."

The two caught up with the group and left the trial grounds.

Outside the trial grounds, Xiao Jin was already anxiously waiting.

Seeing that the Azure Sky King and the others had all come out, but the two people were nowhere to be seen, he was so anxious that he kept pacing around in place.

Just as the fog was about to close, two familiar figures finally appeared.

Xiao Jin rushed forward in one stride, "Are you alright? I was so worried about you!"

Shen Tang briefly recounted her experience in the secret realm, saying, "It was a false alarm; nothing serious happened."

"That damned Crown Prince is utterly despicable and shameless!" Xiao Jin gritted his teeth in anger.

Shen Tang quickly covered his mouth. Fortunately, many of the beastmen around had left, so no one should have heard. "This is someone else's territory, so watch your step."

"Hmph, they brought this on themselves for the rotten things they did. Can't they even be scolded a bit?" Xiao Jin turned to look at Lu Xiao.

When he sensed the powerful aura emanating from Lu Xiao, his eyes widened in shock. "Wait... you've broken through to the tenth rank?!"

In an instant, Xiao Jin's expression was incredibly interesting—first shock, then resentment, and finally, a look of utter frustration!
"Damn it! How come they're all at level ten?!" He scratched his head in frustration. "Are the beasts even allowed to live?!"

Shen Tang was both amused and exasperated. "If you're not convinced, why don't you go in and train for a couple of rounds? Maybe you'll break through too."

"That's their Peng Bird Clan's trial ground. I can't even get through the gate!" It's hateful that he's an orphan without parents, let alone having a trial ground left by his ancestors. Things that are born with are simply not there. No matter what, Xiao Jin can only feel envy, jealousy, and hatred.

With things done here, the three of them should set off on their journey.

Before leaving.

King Cangqiong asked Lu Xiao, "Xiao'er, are you really not planning to stay? This is the place that suits you best."

Previously, the Azure Sky King had no intention of forcing Lu Xiao to stay; he only wanted Lu Xiao to awaken his bloodline power. But now, his mindset has changed.

The eldest prince, whom she favored as her heir, was rendered useless. As for her other two children, she liked them, but the second prince and the third princess were born to her and her two concubines, and their talents were somewhat lacking. They were not the heirs she was most satisfied with.

Now, Lu Xiao's talent surpasses even Tian Lin's, making him the most satisfactory successor in the eyes of the Azure Sky King.

To be honest, Lu Xiao also hesitated for a moment. Human nature is to crave power, and if he could inherit the crown of the Sky King, it would be a great help to Shen Tang in the future.

But his mother gave him to his father back then.

He is the heir of the Lu family and has taken over the Lu family's business.

Moreover, if he stays in the Cloud Peak Empire, he will inevitably be separated from Shen Tang.

This was not what he truly desired.

"Mother, you promised me that you would respect my own choices."

The Azure Sky Queen understood, and she sighed softly, "When do you want to come back? The Cloud Peak Empire is your home."

"Thank you, mother."

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