A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 562 I don’t like him

Shen Tang was enjoying her meal when a little soup got on her lips. Xiao Jin immediately took out a handkerchief to wipe it off for her and asked considerately, "Eat slowly, no rush. Are you full? Would you like the owner to cook another bowl?"

After finishing a bowl of hot noodle soup, Shen Tang felt full. "No need, you should eat more. We still need to rest for a while."

Male beastmen expend more energy and have a larger appetite. Xiao Jin added two more baskets of fresh meat buns before he was barely seven-tenths full.

The boy watched the two interact quietly, their interaction warm and harmonious, as if no one could interfere. His long eyelashes drooped as he gently stirred the soup in his bowl, creating ripples.

Despite being a starving homeless child, he showed little appetite for the food in front of him.

Shen Tang noticed his unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Is it because the food here isn't to your liking?"

The boy shook his head and quickly finished the entire bowl of noodles, soup and all. When he got up, his steps were unsteady, and after only two steps, his body went limp and he collapsed heavily to the ground.

"Ah Lian!" Shen Tang rushed forward to help him up. Upon closer inspection, she found that his face was becoming increasingly pale and his body was so light that it seemed as if he had no bones.

Xiao Jin was also startled by this sudden situation. He quickly stuffed the last half of the meat bun into his mouth, strode over, and frowned so deeply that he could trap a fly. "What's going on? Why does this person keep fainting?"

"Stop making sarcastic remarks, help me hold him first, I need to check him again," Shen Tang said hurriedly.

Although the boy was thin, he was still a half-grown orc, and she struggled to carry him, almost falling over with him.

Xiao Jin felt a little jealous. Anyone would be unhappy to see their partner showing such concern for another male. Although he was still a minor, male jealousy didn't care about that. Wouldn't he be an adult in a few years?

He had been looking forward to spending a few sweet days alone with Tangtang, but unexpectedly, a burden who kept fainting appeared out of nowhere, which made him furious!
Despite his displeasure, Xiao Jin didn't show it. He obediently took the boy from Shen Tang's arms so that she could use her healing abilities, but he saw her brows furrow even more tightly.

Even though he was a pitiful orc, Xiao Jin couldn't help but worry, "How is it? Have you found out anything?"

Shen Tang shook her head, "That's too strange..."

She hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know what this child has been through, but his constitution is unusually weak. To put it bluntly, his current condition... is like walking on the edge of life and death, clinging to life by a single breath..."

Unable to bear continuing, she let go of Xiao Jin's hand and said, "You carry him back to the car to rest first, and I'll slowly help him recover."

Xiao Jin nodded and carried the boy back to the rest room in the car.

The orcs in the group had all finished their meal, so he got off the vehicle first to organize the group and prepare to set off.

Shen Tang sat by the bed, patiently treating A-Lian. After a while, the boy slowly woke up, his complexion becoming rosier and less pale. "Sister..."

Shen Tang took his hand and asked softly, "Are you feeling better?"

Ah Lian was dazed for a moment, then realized she had fainted again. She said with shame, "Thank you, sister. I've burdened you again."

"It's alright, you're just too weak. You need to recover slowly, there's no rush. You'll get better and better." Shen Tang gently stroked his hair to comfort him. "You should rest well first, I won't bother you anymore."

Seeing that she was about to get up and leave, A-Lian gently tugged at her sleeve, "I...I'm scared...Sister, can you stay with me a little longer?"

The repeated calls of "sister" softened Shen Tang's heart. She was also worried that A-Lian's body was too weak and might have another problem, so she nodded in agreement, pulled up a chair and sat down by the bed, "Sleep well, sister is here with you."

"Ah."

The faint, sweet fragrance emanating from the female seemed to reassure the boy. He buried half his face in the pillow and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Time passed quietly, and Shen Tang couldn't help but yawn and close her eyes for a short rest.

The boy on the bed suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils as black as a bottomless abyss. He gazed silently at the drowsy female, his fingers twitching slightly at his sides.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Tangtang, are you here?"

A dark glint flashed in the boy's eyes, then he closed them again, pretending to still be asleep.

Xiao Jin pushed open the door and entered. Seeing Shen Tang asleep in a chair, he quickly strode forward, picked her up, and scolded her, "Why did you fall asleep here?"

Shen Tang woke up rubbing her eyes, subconsciously looked at the bed, and whispered, "A-Lian, he..."

Xiao Jin became even more jealous. "What could be wrong with him? He's sleeping soundly. It's still early. We won't reach the next stop until the afternoon. You should go back and catch up on some sleep."

Shen Tang turned around and saw that the boy was sleeping soundly, his breathing steady and peaceful. She yawned sleepily, wrapped her arms around Xiao Jin's neck, snuggled in his arms, and closed her eyes to sleep.

As he reached the door, Xiao Jin paused, glanced back, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his deep golden eyes. Males understand males best; having been through that age himself, Xiao Jin knew all too well what these teenagers were thinking.

He might just be a child in need of care in the eyes of a female, but he doesn't see it that way.

The way this kid looked at Shen Tang was definitely more than just gratitude.

Xiao Jin pressed the tip of his tongue against his back teeth, his cheeks puffing out slightly.

He didn't want to create a rival for his affections.

Damn, if only I could just throw it out.

Unfortunately, they've only known each other for a short time, and this kid has already successfully captured Shen Tang's attention. Even if she makes up an excuse to leave him behind, she'll definitely look for him when she wakes up, which will only cause more trouble.

Never mind, let's take it with us for now and deal with it when we get to the capital.

Xiao Jin closed the door behind him and gestured with his chin to the approaching soldier, "Keep a close eye on this kid. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

"Yes, General."

After several days of travel with stops and starts, the troops arrived safely at the capital without any casualties, and the mission was successfully completed.

When Lu Xiao and Xue Yinzhou arrived to meet them, they were startled to see a slender, unfamiliar figure beside Shen Tang, and alarm bells immediately went off in their hearts.

"Who is this...?" Lu Xiao looked at Shen Tang with a puzzled expression.

Shen Tang recounted everything that had happened on the road and asked Lu Xiao to take A Lian to register her household and find a place to live.

The boy timidly tugged at her sleeve, looked at the unfamiliar crowd before him, and shook his head. "I...I don't want to go anywhere else...Can I stay by your side?"

He seemed to be afraid of everyone else, and only trusted Shen Tang.

It is likely that they have suffered malicious harm from others in the past, and it will be difficult for them to establish normal social relationships in a short period of time.

Shen Tang thought about it and decided it wasn't a big deal. "Anyway, there are plenty of empty rooms in the palace. We'll have someone clean one for you to stay in first, and once you've settled in, we'll arrange another place for you to stay."

"Thank you, sister," the boy said happily.

Shen Tang smiled, "Then I'll take you to choose a room first, and see which one you like."

"it is good."

The boy obediently followed in her footsteps.

Xue Yinzhou watched the two leave, his long, slender eyebrows furrowing slightly, a strange, inexplicable feeling welling up inside him. The snake tail he conjured lightly slapped the ground, revealing his current agitation.

He stated bluntly, "I don't like him."

No reason is needed.

If you don't like it, you don't like it.

Although Lu Xiao did not object to the addition of new concubines to the palace, the origins of these women were unknown, and keeping them by his side was ultimately not a foolproof solution.

However, this boy looks like an ordinary person and should not pose a threat.

But just to be on the safe side, we still need to find out more about him.

Lu Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "I'll send someone to investigate his background."

Xue Yinzhou sneered, "Why bother with all that trouble?"

In the evening, Ah Lian had just chosen a room and pushed open the door when a white figure, carrying a chilling killing intent, rushed towards her!
A full-force attack from a tenth-tier orc would be enough to kill him instantly if it landed on him!

The boy was so frightened that he stood there dumbfounded.

I never said this book features a female protagonist, so please don't give me unwarranted praise.

Some people shouldn't just learn a word and use it indiscriminately. I suggest you look up the definition of "Holy Mother" first.