Chapter 44: More Reliable
Even though there was so much vegetation and natural energy surrounding her during the few days since she had transmigrated to the Beast World Continent, her wood-elemental ability hadn’t increased by even a single point.
To say Su Muyao wasn’t anxious would be a lie.
Only by leveling up her wood-elemental ability could she gain combat strength and protect herself.
Otherwise, after three months, if her strength hadn’t improved or changed , and she fulfilled her promise to set her beastman husbands free, she would have no ability to defend herself if they turned around to kill her.
She had assumed that after three months, she would be able to raise her strength to at least level three or four.
She never expected there to be no reaction at all.
So, feeling now that her wood-elemental ability had reached the first rank, she was both confused and excited.
It meant there was a method to rapidly improve her ability.
She just didn’t know what trigger she had activated.
The Space System said, “Host, this is likely the result of your aura intermingling with that Master Xie’s.”.
“It shows that Master Xie’s aura is extremely compatible with yours, Host. Merely the blending of the energy within your bodies was enough to improve your ability strength.”.
Hearing the System’s words, Su Muyao was stunned for a moment.
Su Muyao wore a look of disbelief. “Because of Master Xie?”.
“It was only for such a short moment!”.
She hadn’t hugged Master Xie, nor had they had any intimate contact.
She had hugged Wen Nanxi and Hua Linye before, but her ability hadn’t improved then.
Knowing Su Muyao was confused, the Space System explained, “That is precisely why it shows your aura is incredibly compatible with Master Xie.”.
“Master Xie is the one truly suited to be your beastman husband.”.
“If he becomes your beastman husband and you have intimate contactâor even a substantial relationshipâyour ability will definitely improve rapidly.”.
Hearing this, Su Muyao’s expression became complicated.
Her eyes grew a bit misty. “How could I do that!”.
“Master Xie only came here to treat his body; how could I harbor such thoughts about him?”.
“Master Xie might even have a Wife Master already.”.
The Space System replied, “He doesn’t have a Wife Master; there is no aura of a contract on him.”.
“The cinnabar mark on his arm is still there, meaning he has no female.”.
Su Muyao’s mouth twitched. “That may be so, but a person needs self-awareness. With my current appearance, my status as an exile, and my ruined reputation, it would be a miracle if Master Xie agreed to be my beastman husband.”.
“You said it yourself, Master Xie looks like someone of noble status. He would be matched with a nobler, more powerful female.”.
Although Su Muyao wanted to improve her ability quickly, she remained clear-headed and rational. She wouldn’t be so narcissistic, nor would she court death.
“Besides, his subordinate Xie Yi looks easygoing, but his sword aura is awe-inspiring, and his strength is not to be underestimated.”.
“Not to mention, Master Xie has an ability, too.”.
Crushing her would be as simple as crushing an ant for them.
Moreover, since Master Xie had no relationship with her, he wasn’t bound by the beastman husband contract; if he wanted to make a move on her, he could.
The Space System hurriedly said, “Host, don’t think like that. Master Xie bears you no ill will.”.
“You helped soothe his body; he is grateful to you.”.
“And someone like Master Xie looks like he has a wonderful temperament. If he became your beastman husband, he would definitely protect you.”.
“He’s more reliable than your current beastman husbands.”.
Protect her?.
Su Muyao preferred to protect herself; she didn’t want to rely on anyone.
The Space System knew Su Muyao was a proud person at heart.
In the apocalypse, she had indeed been a powerful figure.
But hadn’t she started from zero after coming to the Beast World?.
It persuaded her earnestly, “Host, do not belittle yourself.”.
“Once he spends enough time with you, Master Xie will surely see your good qualities.”.
“And your disfigurement is temporary. Once the poison is cured, your face will recover, and you will surely stun everyone.”.
“Think about it, Host. Master Xie even said he trusted you!”.
This sentence caused Su Muyao’s eyelashes to tremble. “Yes, the feeling of being trusted is nice.”.
“After transmigrating here, I’ve been suspected by Mei Qingchen and the others.”.
“No matter what I said, they wouldn’t believe it.”.
In truth, being distrusted and suspected felt terrible.
Even repeating the same words over and over felt exhausting.
“But the moment Master Xie said he trusted me, it felt different.”.
In that instant, she had felt a different kind of warmth.
The Space System said, “Mn, Master Xie looks like someone who doesn’t like to talk much, so he certainly wouldn’t deign to lie.”.
Su Muyao said, “If we meet again, I will return these crystal coins to him.”.
Master Xie was so weak it seemed his life could end at any moment.
She couldn’t use these crystal coins with a clear conscience.
A gentleman acquires wealth through proper means; she wouldn’t take what she shouldn’t.
The Space System wouldn’t give up. “Actually, as long as Master Xie becomes your beastman husband, it would be normal for him to give them to you, and you wouldn’t have any psychological burden using them.”.
Su Muyao looked determined. “Stop saying that. Don’t ruin Master Xie’s reputation.”.
In the Beast World Continent, a male beastman’s reputation was also considered very important.
An outstanding male beastman could easily marry a wife master with a noble status and good character.
“I’m just talking to you, Host; others can’t hear.”.
“You just don’t want to listen to my advice. Sigh, if you were together with Master Xie, the space would definitely grant a lot of rewards.”.
No matter what the System said, Su Muyao wouldn’t do it.
If she had status, looks, and a good reputation, she might have tried.
But in her current state, she had enough self-awareness not to recklessly court death.
Just then, Wen Nanxiâs warm and gentle voice rang out from outside the door.
“Wife Master, are you resting?”.
Su Muyao replied, “No, come in!”.
Wen Nanxi entered carrying a water pot and a cup. “I just boiled this water. The temperature is just right, Wife Master, drink some water first.”.
Su Muyao froze for a moment.
If Wen Nanxi hadn’t mentioned it, she wouldn’t have noticed, but she was indeed thirsty.
Especially after eating skewers at noon and talking with the System for so long, she was even thirstier.
She looked at Wen Nanxi, her expression softening. “Thank you!”.
Wen Nanxi poured a cup of water and handed it to her.
Su Muyao took a sip and found the temperature was indeed perfectâneither too hot nor too cold, just warm boiled water.
She gulped it all down and wanted more.
Wen Nanxi continued to pour water for her.
Like this, Su Muyao drank three cups in a row before her throat felt more comfortable and she wasn’t so thirsty.
Su Muyao had to admit that Wen Nanxi was truly a gentle and attentive person.
He was meticulous when taking care of her on ordinary days as well.
Seeing that she had drunk the water, Wen Nanxi finally asked, “Wife Master’s complexion isn’t very good. are you tired?”.
“Or is Wife Master feeling unwell?”.
Su Muyao shook her head. “I’m fine.”.
“It’s just the space bag Master Xie left behind; there are a large number of crystal coins inside.”.
“I feel I can’t use them. I’ll keep them for him for now and return them the next time I see him.”.
Hearing Su Muyao say this, Wen Nanxi finally noticed the exquisite space bag to the side.
A trace of darkness swept across the depths of Wen Nanxi’s picturesque, gentle eyes.
The feelings of care and a sense of crisis surged within him once again.
Seeing Wen Nanxi remain silent, Su Muyao looked up at him, meeting the rippling dark vortex in his eyes. “What’s wrong? Is there a problem?”.
Wen Nanxi restrained his expression and said in a gentle, warm voice, “Master Xie… he reminds me of the Xie Clan.”.
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