Chapter 86: Letter of Release
Hua Linye was so anxious that fire poison threatened to surge up.
Wen Nanxi held him down. “Calm down.”
“The tempering has already started. We can’t stop halfway.”
“We will guard here and protect her.”
This time, no matter what, he wouldn’t let anything happen to her.
At this moment, Wen Nanxiās gentle, picturesque eyes turned solemn. Those eyes, usually calm and ripple-less, were now dyed with a deep, inky darknessāprofound and dangerous. His gentle aura became heavy, as if he were ready to strike at any moment.
Listening to Wen Nanxi, Hua Linye was forced to calm down.
His fox eyes carried a tinge of red, surging with emotions as intense as fire. It seemed as if everything in heaven and earth would turn to ash under his gaze. But he suppressed the burning anxiety in his heart, staring fixedly at her door.
Waiting as if ready to rush in at any second.
Xiao Jihan stood motionless in the yard, his usually calm eyes filled with deep, complex emotions. The air around them seemed to turn cold and silent.
Inside the room, Su Muyao had no idea what they were doing. Nor did she know that they were aware of the tempering method.
The medicine began to take effect, and her body was indeed in pain.
It felt like being placed in a realm of ice and fireāfreezing one moment, burning the next. The pain in her body intensified, stacking layer upon layer. It felt as if the agony was invading her very marrow.
Su Muyao almost couldn’t hold back a scream.
But she endured it. She bit her lip tightly, forcing herself to remain silent. She wouldn’t let anyone look down on her. Nor could she let Wen Nanxi and the others hear.
However, her breathing was rapid and disordered, and sweat poured down her face.
Sensing its Host’s pain, the Space System was distressed and anxious. “Host is hurting, what do I do?”
“I can’t help the Host!”
“Wuwu, I can’t reduce the pain for the Host.”
The System was frantic but helpless.
Su Muyao told it mentally, Don’t worry, I’m fine!
She knew the System truly cared about her. It had been with her since birth in the apocalypse. After so long, the System was like family.
The System thought for a moment. “Host, I’ll sing for you!”
Using songs heard in the apocalypse, the System sang in its mechanical voice. It chose songs the Host liked, trying to distract her from the pain.
Although the Systemās singing wasn’t pleasant, its effort to comfort her warmed Su Muyaoās heart. She knew everything the System did was for her good; it had never harmed her in the slightest. It guarded her closely, terrified she might come to harm.
The pain eased slightly, but it was still unbearable. And this was just the beginning; later soaks might hurt even more.
But the thought of upgrading her ability and becoming strong made it worth it.
She could endure.
Time passed slowly.
Wen Nanxi and the other two stood like statues. To them, time seemed to drag on endlessly.
Hua Linye couldn’t take it anymore. “Why has it been so long? Is she not done yet?”
“Is the Wife alright?”
Wen Nanxi had been listening carefully to the sounds inside. There was silence, but by listening closely to her breathing, he knew she was in great pain. Yet, she held it all in.
“Didn’t they say this tempering method is extremely painful? The Wife hasn’t made a sound. Is she really okay?”
Wen Nanxi said hoarsely, “She is enduring it. That is why she makes no sound.”
He had never seen someone with such endurance. Her character must be incredibly tenacious to do so. Her mental strength surpassed that of many excellent males.
Females were born delicate, without abilities, meant to be protected by beastmen husbands. Yet she…
Wen Nanxi was truly shaken. Her actions and choices touched his soul, instantly overturning all his previous perceptions of her.
Xiao Jihanās mind was also in turmoil. He couldn’t help but murmur, “She… she is very strong!”
Yes, very strong!
They had never seen a female beast like this. She seemed to possess an invisible charm that attracted them, shaking their hearts and minds. It was inconceivable.
After a long time of silent waiting, while she endured, Mei Qingchen returned.
Seeing Mei Qingchen, murderous intent instantly surged from Wen Nanxi and the others.
Hua Linye conjured a ball of fire, drawing a line of flame in front of Mei Qingchen to block his path.
“What are you doing back?”
Not only Hua Linye, but Wen Nanxi and Xiao Jihan also drew their weapons, facing him down.
A trace of surprise flashed across Mei Qingchenās cold, aloof eyes. “This is my home. Naturally, I want to come back!”
Hua Linye sneered. “You still know how to come back?”
“You are not welcome here!”
Mei Qingchen sensed something was wrong. “What exactly happened?”
Wen Nanxi said indifferently, “Regardless of what happened, since you are unwilling to protect the Wife, then leave!”
Mei Qingchen had never treated this place as home, nor Su Muyao as his wife. Since that was the case, he didn’t need to return.
Wen Nanxi knew they had no right to speak for Su Muyao like this. But when the Wife was in danger, where was he? He couldn’t maintain his composure toward him.
Mei Qingchen had just received a letter left by his father. He learned that his mother had awakened and her health had improved greatly. Remembering his father’s instructions, he softened his tone. “Who said I’m unwilling to protect the Wife? I’m back now, aren’t I?”
Hua Linyeās fox eyes narrowed icily. “Who knows when you’ll leave again!”
“That’s not protection; that’s irresponsibility.”
Mei Qingchen said, “I won’t leave this time. I will protect the Wife.”
“It’s useless for you to drive me away. I need to ask the Wife about this.”
Wen Nanxi blocked him, preventing him from nearing the door.
However, they knew that as beastmen husbands, they indeed had no authority to decide the stay or departure of another husband. That decision lay with the Wife herself.
Now that Mei Qingchen was calling her “Wife,” who knew what game he was playing? They guarded against him, afraid he would disturb Su Muyaoās tempering.
“Wife, Wife…”
Mei Qingchen began to call out to Su Muyao. Hua Linye and the others moved to stop him, a fight about to break out instantly.
Just then, the tightly closed door opened.
“Stop!”
Su Muyao had just finished dressing. Having just emerged from the tub, her hair was draped behind her head, still damp.
Perhaps due to the medicinal bath and the steam, her cheeks were flushed like rouge, and her eyes held a thin layer of mistāwatery, delicate, and moving.
She was indeed a bit weak at the moment.
She tossed a piece of paper she had just written to Mei Qingchen.
“Here is the Letter of Release. You can go!”
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