Chapter 71: Plenty of Fish in the Sea
The Space System explained: “In the Beast World Continent, the code of conduct for Beast Husbands is that they absolutely cannot hit or scold their Wife-master.”
“The Xiao family adheres strictly to rules. Their reputation is excellent, built over generations.”
“He had to learn certain rules from childhood. Some things are carved into his bones.”
“Even if the predecessor hit him, he wouldn’t strike back.”
Su Muyao felt some sympathy for Xiao Jihan. “Then why did the predecessor target Xiao Jihan so much, but not really lay a hand on Wen Nanxi and the others?”
The Space System sighed. “Host, Xiao Jihanās cold aura is very similar to Jiang Mochuan.”
“But the predecessor loved Jiang Mochuan and couldn’t have him. Jiang Mochuan was heartless and rejected her. So, she vented almost all her hatred for Jiang Mochuan onto Xiao Jihan.”
Su Muyaoās memories weren’t complete. Some of the predecessor’s feelings and cruel memories were blurry. Now, listening to the Space System, some memories suddenly became clear.
Uh…
She felt like she wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
So, she couldn’t blame them for wanting to escape this place so badly. Such memories couldn’t simply be erased. They would accompany them forever.
Therefore, she would definitely set them free.
Yes, set them free. Let them all return to the Beast Royal City.
She would just find other excellent Beast Husbands here.
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Yes, that’s it!
Su Muyaoās eyes suddenly became determined.
Xiao Jihan looked at Su Muyao, who had her head lowered and was being quiet. He was stunned.
“Wife-master, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
Xiao Jihan stepped forward, reaching out to touch her forehead.
Su Muyao quickly dodged.
Xiao Jihanās hand landed on empty air. His fingers stiffened.
In that instant, his heart felt momentarily empty. As if something had spiraled out of control.
“I’m fine!”
Su Muyao looked up at him. Gazing at him with gentle, soft eyes, she whispered, “Xiao Jihan, your body has Cold Syndrome.”
“Is it very painful usually? I burdened you, forcing you to come to the north, to such a cold environment.”
Xiao Jihan revealed a look of surprise.
He hadn’t expected she could diagnose the Cold Syndrome by pulse. Even famous doctors in the Beast Royal City couldn’t detect it.
But he knew his own body best.
Later, the clan elders found the High Priest of the Moon Clan, and only then did they know it was Cold Syndrome.
But the High Priest could only identify the problem, not solve it. He only gave him a direction.
“I’m alright. It’s fine!”
Su Muyao said seriously, “You cultivated too fast, and you have the Ice Soul Physique. Your body couldn’t withstand the rapid growth of the Ice Ability, so Cold Syndrome appeared.”
“How could it be fine? Your body sometimes feels bone-piercing pain. You really can endure it!”
Xiao Jihanās expression shifted. She really could tell.
He had never mentioned these things to anyone else.
Su Muyao asked the Space System, “Can I cure his problem?”
The Space System replied: “Of course, Host can cure it.”
“As long as Host and Xiao Jihan have a real relationshipāin name and reality, performing the Rites of Duke Zhouāhe will easily recover.”
Su Muyaoās mouth twitched. “Not that method. I can prescribe medicine, but the effect will be very slow.”
“He’s leaving in over two months. Two months of medicine isn’t enough time.”
“And my ability is still very weak right now.”
Treating his Cold Syndrome with medicine was a gradual process. And since he had had the condition for so long, it couldn’t be cured instantly.
If her Wood Ability were several levels higherāat least Level 2āsupplemented by medicine, she could cure him within two months.
But she wasn’t even Level 1 yet. At most, half a level.
“Host, your ability just hit Level 1!”
“Ah? Already Level 1?”
Su Muyao reached out to sense it and found she really was Level 1.
The Space System said: “Host just had her first kiss with Wen Nanxi, that’s why you leveled up. The effect of the first time is fast upgrades.”
“That’s why I usually persuade Host… it really has benefits.”
The System felt its Host was too upright. It needed to instill this idea more often. Over time, the Host’s thinking should adapt to local customs.
With a Level 1 ability, Su Muyao gained confidence.
She looked at Xiao Jihan and said, “Don’t worry. I will prescribe medicine to regulate your body. You will slowly get better.”
“That way, you won’t be easily tormented by the Cold Syndrome.”
“Once your body is fine, you won’t need to suppress your cultivation realm anymore.”
Because of the Cold Syndrome, Xiao Jihan didn’t dare cultivate too fast and had to suppress his level. Actually, his strength could be even greater. His constitution and talent were truly heaven-defying!
Hearing Su Muyaoās words, Xiao Jihan showed an expression of disbelief.
His mind went into a trance.
He suddenly remembered the words of the Moon Clan’s High Priest. He had almost forgotten them.
So the “turning point” the High Priest mentioned was here? In Su Muyao?
“Thank you, Wife-master!”
“No need to thank me.”
“I need to use my ability to regulate you. You might need to sit down.”
“How about we sit on the stools in the yard, and I treat you first?”
Xiao Jihan looked at his room, then at Su Muyaoās demeanor. She seemed unwilling to enter.
Remembering what he had said before, his expression shifted slightly. “Let’s go inside the room.”
The sky was getting dark. Doing it in the yard would be hard on her.
Su Muyao smiled awkwardly. “Uh, rest assured, I won’t do anything to you. It’s truly just purely to treat you.”
“I keep my word.”
Xiao Jihan looked into her eyes. She probably didn’t know how clean and spirited her eyes were. Her thoughts were all expressed in them.
Xiao Jihan knew what her hesitation was.
His clear, frosty eyes took on a gentle sheen as he whispered, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said those words in the past.”
“It is I inviting you into the room. You don’t need to mind it.”
“I also hope the Cold Syndrome can improve soon.”
Otherwise, suppressing his strength prevented him from becoming stronger. The environment in the north was too dangerous.
Hearing Xiao Jihan say this, Su Muyao nodded. “Okay, alright then!”
Only then did she follow him into the room.
However, she moved quite slowly. If Xiao Jihan felt uncomfortable and asked her to leave, she would turn and leave at any time.
But Xiao Jihan said nothing.
His room was like himāclean and tidy, everything organized perfectly.
However, the temperature inside was colder than in her room. This man would be a natural block of ice in the summer, probably more effective than an air conditioner.
Su Muyao looked up and immediately saw a whip hanging on the wall.
The whip brought memories of the predecessor flooding into her mind, and her face changed color.
In her memory, the predecessor cracked the whip on Xiao Jihan, her voice angry and shrill.
“I hate you! I hate you! I hate all of you…”
“How dare you treat me like this!”
Although the predecessor wasn’t strong, she still made Xiao Jihanās back bleed. It was a bloody mess, and she didn’t stop until she was tired.
And Xiao Jihan remained silent, offering no resistance.
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