A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 541 Meeting in a Dream
As Shen Tang drifted off to sleep, she vaguely heard a faint calling, a sound that seemed like an ethereal whisper from ancient times, or a lover's tender murmur in her ear...

At first, the sound was blurry and indistinct, but gradually it became clearer and clearer.

She heard it clearly.

"Tangtang..."

It's Jialan's voice!

Shen Tang suddenly woke up from her dream, but what she saw was not the real space, but a vast and empty spiritual world.

All around was boundless darkness, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, and you couldn't see anything at all.

Only that soft call drifted in from afar, like mist.

She stumbled forward, following the sound.

She ran for an unknown amount of time when a light suddenly appeared in her vision. The light pierced the darkness like a sharp blade, and then a flash of white light appeared before her eyes, and she found herself on a drifting island.

Scattered like stars across the boundless blue sea are a few scattered islands.

The island beneath her feet wasn't large; the horizon stretched out before her, but the scenery was breathtaking, with wildflowers blooming all over the hillsides. There were tiny white and blue wildflowers scattered among the grass, as well as large, fragrant flowers in full bloom.

When the wind blows, the sea of ​​flowers ripples in layers, and the petals flutter like willow catkins, with various floral fragrances mingling in the air.

The sound of waves lapping gently filled my ears, and the azure sky was cloudless; this place was like a secluded fairyland.

Shen Tang stared at the familiar scene before her, a hint of disbelief flashing across her face.

If I remember correctly, this is where she and Jialan had their first date.

In order to get rid of the annoying Xiao Jin and his other beastly husbands and avoid being disturbed, he secretly went to great lengths to find this perfect dating spot and brought her here.

The two spent a wonderful but short time there.

Later, when they had time, Jialan brought her here a few more times. For the two of them, this place holds many beautiful memories.

How could she... dream of this place?
Is it because you miss Jialan too much?

Shen Tang walked step by step into the island and saw a beautiful and slender figure sleeping in the sea of ​​flowers near the coast not far away.

The young man had soft, light golden short hair, and his pale, delicate face seemed to be favored by the gods. His eyelashes were thick and long, and his lips were light in color, which made his skin appear even paler, giving him a sickly and weak feeling.

He lay quietly among the flowers, completely naked. His slender and powerful upper body was as perfect as an ancient Greek sculpture, but below his waist was a nearly two-meter-long fish tail, limply draped over the flowers, bending the petals... as if he were just asleep.

This breathtakingly beautiful scene brought tears to Shen Tang's eyes. "A-Lan..."

She never expected to meet him again in her dream. Could this be considered a kind of bittersweet consolation?
"Not necessarily, it's probably more than just a dream," the system's voice suddenly sounded.

Shen Tang was in a daze, but quickly realized that this was not a dream. She couldn't possibly dream about the system in her dream.

"You mean this isn't a dream? Then all of this is..."

[I sensed a faint wisp of spiritual energy hidden within that witchcraft doll, so faint as to be almost imperceptible, that even the host and the high priest failed to detect it.]

The system explained, "Fortunately, the host's mental fluctuations were too great, and they happened to resonate with this wisp of spiritual energy, which is why he came to this place and 'saw' this scene."

"So, what I'm seeing is more like a spiritual world?"

[Yes, it seems that Jialan's part of her personality is sealed inside.] The system speculated. [Hmph, that Liu Ye guy is indeed despicable! It seems he's not as powerful as he claims, unable to completely suppress or devour Jialan's personality. Fearing Jialan would resist and cause an accident, he extracted Jialan's consciousness and sealed it into this witchcraft doll.]

Shen Tang fell silent for a moment, recalling how Liu Ye had also been sealed inside a doll by her.

He probably wanted Jialan to experience the humiliation and pain he had suffered, so he sealed his personality and consciousness inside, letting it dissipate completely over time.

Jialan's spiritual body has not completely disappeared, but it is extremely weak, appearing translucent and almost dissipating.

Shen Tang rushed over, knelt beside him, and called out repeatedly, "Alan, wake up, wake up, it's me..."

No matter how many times she called, there was no response.

Shen Tang wiped away the tears on his face, and pure white spiritual energy appeared in his palm. He poured it into the young man's almost transparent body, trying to solidify his fading spiritual illusion.

A torrent of spiritual energy surged into his body, but his body was like a bottomless abyss or a leaky bottle; no matter how much was inputted, it had almost no effect.

Shen Tang's face gradually paled, cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her stray hairs became damp.

Even so, she did not give up and continued to exert all her mental energy, her vision gradually blurring.

When her spiritual energy was nearly exhausted, the young man's spiritual body finally underwent a subtle change, becoming more solid and no longer so pale and transparent.

The young man lying on the ground slowly opened his eyes. The azure sky was reflected in his clear eyes, and his long eyelashes cast faint shadows, as if they were filled with moist emotions. His lips were also a little redder, making him breathtakingly beautiful.

He stared at the person in front of him, stunned. "Tangtang..."

He probably thought it was a hallucination.

Shen Tang withdrew her hand, her tears turning into a smile, and choked out, "Ah Lan, you're finally awake..."

This familiar call made Jialan realize that what was in front of him was not an illusion. His clear blue eyes suddenly contracted, and his pupils trembled.

He never expected to see her again.

The young man stretched out his long, pale hand, as if to embrace her, but his fingers pierced through her body, only grasping at a void of air.

Jialan was stunned. Looking at her semi-transparent palm, she realized that she was now just a wisp of remaining consciousness, and even her spiritual body was about to dissipate.

He hasn't completely disappeared yet, but he's not far off.

Shen Tang was also stunned for a moment, her joy turning into sorrow. Jia Lan couldn't bear to see her like this, and a subtle, stinging feeling welled up in her heart.

He raised his hand again and carefully stroked her face.

His movements were gentle and patient, his slender fingers lightly caressing her slightly pale cheeks, as if he could really touch her, gently comforting her, "Don't be sad, Tangtang, I'm so glad to see you again."

"Seeing that you are safe and sound, you should have already returned to land by now."

"very nice."

Jialan was relieved that Shen Tang was safe and sound, and could finally put her mind at ease.

Perhaps his last vestige of consciousness had not dissipated, and it was because he was worried about her safety that he clung to his last breath.

It seems that Ryūya ultimately kept his promise, and he can leave in peace now.

When Shen Tang saw the young man's body become transparent again, her expression tightened. She tried to hold his hand, but only grasped air.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she shook her head desperately, "No, you can't leave! How can you just leave like that? I won't let you go!"

Seeing her crying and flustered, Jialan hurriedly tried to wipe away her tears, but couldn't touch anything. Her heart ached, and she could only gently coax her, "Don't cry."

Shen Tang looked at him with red, wet eyes, her gaze filled with a mixture of love, hate, and helplessness, as well as a hint of exasperation, "Idiot, you just left like that? Did you even think about what that bastard would do with your body?"

She sniffled, her voice trembling with tears as she accused, "When you weren't here... everything was terrible, absolutely terrible! Liu Ye impersonated you and did so many bad things, he even tried to kill me... Is this the result of you willingly sacrificing yourself and giving your body to him?"

Jialan froze, her face growing paler.

Shen Tang directly transmitted this memory to him.

When Jialan learned what had happened during her slumber, she was not only shocked but also furious, and a flush of anger rose on her pale and beautiful face.

Liu Ye clearly promised to spare her life, yet he did such a despicable thing, and it turns out that he orchestrated all of this from beginning to end!
He had inadvertently condoned the culprit, causing a grave mistake and allowing Liu Ye to harm even more innocent beastmen.

He shouldn't have trusted Liu Ye back then, shouldn't have given his body away so easily. "I'm sorry, Tangtang, it's all my fault." Jia Lan's chest heaved violently, overwhelmed with guilt.

Shen Tang gently touched his flushed cheek with her fingers, sensing his anger, helplessness, and guilt. Her tone softened again, and she shook her head, saying, "It's not your fault, I also bear some responsibility. Besides, Liu Ye is inherently cunning, setting up this scheme against us... In that situation, you didn't have any other choice."

Since the mistake has already been made, there's no use in regretting it; we must find a way to make amends.

Shen Tang looked at Jia Lan with unwavering determination and said, word by word, "Ah Lan, I want you back!"

The young man's figure seemed to solidify slightly, but then quickly dispersed.

He lowered his head helplessly and whispered, "I'm sorry, Tangtang, I might not be able to come back..."

"Although Ryuya and I have different personalities, he is also 'me' and can become your mission."

"If possible, let him take my place, just like you did for me back then, let him fall in love with you little by little."

Having acquired the memories of these past few days, Jialan naturally learned of Shen Tang and the existence of the system, thus resolving her doubts.

He guessed that she might be trying to keep him here in order to complete her mission.

But no matter which personality occupies this body, it is still "him".

It doesn't matter who she seduces.

Ultimately, he was just a derivative personality that could be erased or replaced at any time... There's nothing to be sad about, isn't there?
So, his Tangtang, don't be sad anymore.

Shen Tang's already wet eyes reddened even more. She shook her head desperately, staring intently at him, her words ringing out firmly, "I only want you!"

"I will bring you back, no matter the cost!"

Every word was like a promise weighing a ton, striking the young man's heart and making him tremble.

Even though he was now just a wisp of remaining consciousness, his body felt as if it were enveloped by a burning warmth, and a gentle power permeated his entire being. A tingling sensation spread through his heart, not from pain, but from a more complex and indescribable emotion, causing his eyes to involuntarily well up with tears.

He was clearly an insignificant, easily replaceable being, not even a complete human being... yet she said, "As long as it's him."

At this moment, Jialan really wanted to hug her tightly and kiss her, but he couldn't.

Jialan could feel her remaining strength rapidly dissipating, her body becoming heavy as if sinking into the ground, yet also light as if about to dissipate into clouds.

He felt so tired, so very tired, that he barely had the strength to speak. He couldn't help but want to close his eyes and return to that world soaked in endless darkness.

But this time, once he closes his eyes, he may never wake up again.

Seeing this, Shen Tang disregarded everything else and once again injected her spiritual power into his body to forcibly prolong his life.

Jialan looked at the female's pale face, her heart aching with pain. She parted her thin lips slightly, "Give up on me..."

Don't waste your energy trying to save him. He's just a faint wisp of consciousness now, and no matter how much she tries to hold on, it will eventually dissipate.

And she will be exhausted and burdened with a huge burden as a result.

He didn't want to see her working so hard.

Jialan knew how much his Tangtang loved him, and he was already very content, feeling that his life had not been in vain.

Shen Tang noticed that Jia Lan was beginning to resist her mental energy input. She panicked and reassured her, "Don't say discouraging things. I will definitely save you."

She sniffed. "The Jialan I know is the most proud prince of the Sea Clan. How could she say such a thing? I don't like hearing it!"

"If you really love me, then stay and don't leave me."

If even consciousness abandons the will to live, this last vestige of will will quickly dissipate. Jialan must want to live for this remaining consciousness to last longer.

Shen Tang's sobs grew louder and louder as she said haltingly, "I...I can't live without you! So, for my sake, please live well, okay?"

Jialan closed her eyes tightly, holding back her tears, unable to utter another word of refusal.

What merit does he possess to have such a wonderful mistress?

Even if it's just for her sake, he wants to live on so as not to disappoint or hurt her.

finally.

He nodded, "Okay, I'll try my best..."

live.

Live for her.

Jialan no longer resisted and accepted Shen Tang's spiritual power.

When the last drop of spiritual energy in Shen Tang's body was exhausted, Jia Lan's spiritual body finally stabilized a lot. Although it was still faintly transparent, it no longer looked like it would be blown away by the wind.

Exhausted, Shen Tang lay down on the sea of ​​flowers beside him. From a distance, the two appeared to be nestled together.

Jialan could feel the warmth emanating from Shen Tang, which made him feel comfortable and at ease, and he felt a longing for her.

Shen Tang lay beside him like that, staying with him for a very, very long time.

……

Shen Tang woke up from her sleep at noon the next day.

She stared blankly at the witchcraft doll in her arms, wiped away the tears on her face, her eyes still a little sore.

"system……"

[Host, last night wasn't a dream, you really saw Jialan!]

Overjoyed at receiving the system's affirmation, Shen Tang looked at the voodoo doll in her hand and felt it was incredibly precious.

She quickly composed herself, lightly concealing the redness and swelling around her eyes with powder, and after eating the food brought by the waiter, she hurriedly went out to find the high priest.

"High Priest, Jialan's consciousness hasn't completely disappeared; a wisp of it remains in this doll! As long as we find his body, we can save him!" Shen Tang told Lunas everything that happened last night.

A mixture of shock and joy appeared on Lunas's face.

This is truly wonderful news.

Unfortunately, reality is always crueler than imagination.

A few days later, Xiao Jin and his group, along with the orcs sent out to search for Liu Ye, all returned, but they had not found any trace of Liu Ye.

Liu Ye vanished as if she had evaporated from the face of the earth, leaving no trace.

A bucket of cold water was poured on everyone's heart.

Jialan's body can no longer be retrieved.

Even if he retains a sliver of consciousness, he will never come back.

What should I do?
She couldn't let him exist only as consciousness forever.

Moreover, consciousness will eventually dissipate.

How can she give him a real body?
The system was silent for a moment, then suddenly replied, "[If the host truly wishes to create a tangible body for Jialan, there is another way!]"

Four thousand words~
There will be one more chapter, it'll be a little later, my darlings, go to sleep first.