A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 440 The army triumphs
The newly completed palace is magnificent and grand, but most of the palaces are empty, as they have not yet been furnished.

The Haiqing Palace, where Jialan resides, is unique in that it had its waterways opened up ahead of time.

Emerging from the back door of the sleeping quarters, and following a quiet path paved with pebbles, you'll see a stream of flowing water meandering into an open-air bath. Layers of stones are piled up around the pool, and white wildflowers dot the lawn, swaying in the breeze.

The bottom of the pool is covered with crystals, jewels, corals, and seashells, which are faintly visible in the shimmering water.

Even more interestingly, there are some translucent little fish in the pool, as thin as fingers, swimming and darting among the blue waves.

Shen Tang took off her shoes and socks, sat barefoot by the pool, and gently splashed the water with her fair feet.

The little fish were startled and scattered, while a few bolder ones came closer and circled around her ankle.

The cool touch brushed against her skin, and she squinted her eyes in pleasure. "Where did this little fish come from? Did you bring it from the sea?"

“Yes, these are Ying Di fish.” Jia Lan said as he unbuttoned his clothes. In the sunlight, the young man’s slender and beautiful figure was breathtaking. “Keeping them in the pool can keep the pool pure, and they will also help clean up the dirt when you take a bath.”

As he stepped into the water, his brown hair instantly turned into flowing gold, and the outline of a long, slender, dark blue fishtail emerged from beneath the surface.

As the water rippled, he raised his alabaster-like face, staring intently at the woman on the shore. His crimson lips curved into a smile, and his eyes and brows held a seductive allure.

Shen Tang was engrossed in watching when she suddenly felt a chill on her calf—the pearly fish tail was brushing against the sole of her foot, splashing up a string of tiny water droplets.

It carries a certain flirtatious connotation.

Shen Tang felt a tingling sensation throughout her body, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks.

She flicked her toe, splashing water onto Jialan's face. "Stop fooling around!"

She chuckled and shrank back slightly. "It tickles."

"Get down." The young man's voice was slightly hoarse.

Shen Tang deliberately leaned over the edge of the pool, her fingertips hooking onto the straps as she slowly slid down. "No, I'm just here to take a bath. Don't try anything else on me~"

She verbally refused, but her movements were slow and alluring as her clothes were peeled away inch by inch, revealing her snow-white and delicate skin, and her exquisite curves that made one's blood boil.

Jialan stared intently at her body, her breathing becoming heavier, her Adam's apple bobbing dryly. The fish's tail underwater was already taut, its scales slightly bristling.

"Wow——!"

Suddenly, with a flick of its tail, Shen Tang cried out as she was pulled into the water. Huge waves crashed against the edge of the pool, splashing the surrounding flowers and plants, causing glistening water droplets to roll down the leaves.

Jialan pinned her against the edge of the pool, suppressing her restlessness, and first scooped up water to wash the soot off her face. When she lathered her entire body with soapy bubbles, the force was so great it felt like she was scrubbing off a layer of skin.

"Pfft~" Shen Tang couldn't help but laugh at his awkward "disgusted by dirt but wanting to eat" expression. She retaliated by biting his neck, "Disgusted by dirt but still touching me?"

"I'm only doing this for your own good." Jia Lan's eyes darkened, her long, jade-like fingers, drenched in snow-white foam, gently lifted her face and lowered her head to kiss her soft, rosy lips.

Their warm breaths mingled together, like intertwined threads, inseparable.

Jialan's lips gently caressed hers, as if tasting the sweetest honey, wishing she could swallow it whole, yet restraining herself from using too much force, for fear of hurting this precious treasure.

Soon, Shen Tang's smile vanished. She wrapped her arms tightly around his shoulders, her fingertips leaving faint marks on his back.

Jialan's fingers were long and clean, and she gently and patiently washed every inch of her skin until it was spotless, leaving no corner untouched.

It's clean.

Only then can you eat with peace of mind and enjoy your meal to the fullest.

Their breaths became increasingly turbulent, and ripples appeared on the water.

The water in the pool was so clear and clean. Shen Tang buried her head in his arms, not daring to look down.

“Now, it’s your turn to help me.” Jia Lan stepped back slightly, his thin lips brushing against her earlobe, his voice hoarse and out of tune, “Every scale… must be washed clean.”

Shen Tang was held by the waist and kissed deeply by him, feeling dizzy as if she were being swept up in a wave.

Unable to move, she slowly slid her fingers down the young man's taut back, along the concave curve of his lower back, and landed on his lean and sexy waist, clearly feeling him tremble all over.

The waist is covered with fine, soft, light-colored scales, making the mermaid form even more sensitive.

In the shimmering water, the long, strong fish tail gleamed with a pearly luster, so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.

Shen Tang splashed water to wash his tail. Soon, she found an unusual spot.

Shen Tang's fingertips trembled, and her face flushed even more. She hadn't paid much attention before; so this was where it started…

"Hmm~" Jialan groaned, her fishtail suddenly swaying, splashing up a large amount of water.

His eyes were as dark as the surface of a stormy sea, and he could no longer control his surging emotions, so he pushed the female down onto the edge of the pool.

The commotion by the pool grew louder and louder, and as the water rippled, the subtle sounds gradually merged into a single murmur...

I slept until the next evening.

When Shen Tang woke up, she was in a palace.

The bed was covered with soft bedding that felt like silk; it must be a fabric made by the mermaid tribe.

The interior of the hall had been arranged at some point, with coral lamps casting a warm glow and seashell wind chimes by the windows tinkling gently in the breeze, exuding the exquisite and cozy atmosphere unique to the underwater world.

Jialan came over when she heard the sound, kissed her on the lips, and smiled contentedly, "Are you hungry? I'll go cook you some seafood noodles."

Shen Tang rubbed her rumbling stomach and nodded repeatedly.

Just after dinner, Lu Xiao's message arrived—the army would be returning in triumph by noon tomorrow.

This is a great victory, so we should definitely celebrate it.

As dawn broke, Shen Tang personally waited at the city gate, setting up a banquet to reward the soldiers.

From afar, Shen Tang saw a half-dead figure being carried on the back of the leader, Golden Eagle. After he swooped down and landed, Shen Tang went over to take a look and found that it was Xiao Jin!
If he were covered with a white sheet, people would probably think he was transporting a corpse!
Shen Tang was shocked and threw herself onto Xiao Jin, her eyes red with anxiety, "You stinky leopard, wake up!"

She reached out her hand, trembling, and placed it under the man's nose to check his breath. The next second, she was grabbed and enveloped by a large, warm, rough hand.

She looked up and met his deep, narrow golden eyes, a hint of a playful smile on her face. Xiao Jin, hissing softly in pain as she pressed on his wound, said with a helpless yet indulgent tone, "Little darling, be gentle! You're really hurting me!"

Lu Xiao couldn't help but chuckle. "My lady, he was just seriously injured and couldn't travel, so I brought him back with me."

"Where are you hurt?" Shen Tang quickly got off him and reached out to check the wound.

Xiao Jin couldn't suppress the urge to smile, his tone relaxed, "It's nothing, just a dozen or so broken bones! I killed three peak ninth-tier generals!"

Shen Tang felt both distressed and annoyed, and couldn't help but laugh. She gently pinched his waist and said, "Alright, stop blowing on him. Get down quickly, and I'll treat you."

Xiao Jin immediately grabbed her hand, rubbed his face against hers, and pleaded pitifully, "No! So many people are watching, my injury is in a rather hidden place, what if a grown man like me is seen naked by others? I still have a lot of pride, you have to take me to your room and treat me personally, and no outsiders are allowed to disturb me."

Seeing Xiao Jin's clumsy state, Shen Tang knew that he hadn't been seriously injured, so she wasn't too worried about him. "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Xiao. You take Xiao Jin home to clean his wounds, and I'll treat him myself."

Jialan reminded them, "Oh, right, there's one more thing I need to tell you. The old courtyard has been destroyed. I've already set up the palace, and we'll be living there from now on."