"Bang—"
The wooden door slammed shut in front of him, nearly hitting Mious on the nose.
His cheek burned with pain, but he seemed unable to feel it, only staring blankly at the door, his mind full of the image of the fiery female, angry at him...
Her gentle eyes, when flushed with anger, were so beautiful that one could hardly look away.
Mious clutched his chest, feeling as if his racing heart might leap from his chest.
He placed his hand on the cold doorframe, restraining the urge to push the door open, his voice low and hoarse, "Female, I will wait for the day you accept me."
Wen Shu leaned against the door, listening to Mious’s earnest words from the other side, her emotions a mix of complicated feelings.
She never thought Mious would come back.
But she simply couldn’t bring herself to ask him if he was willing to leave with her.
Not only because he was the last link in the original owner’s death, but also because she knew his character.
Everything Mious had worked for since childhood was to become an outstanding City Lord. He couldn’t possibly leave with her.
Moreover, his persistent behavior might even hinder her departure.
Wen Shu silently sighed and sat by the window.
The long slope bathed in moonlight was devoid of any figures, with each household tightly shut behind closed doors, the occasional night breeze rustling the grass by the roadside.
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Her heart heavy, she waited anxiously, suddenly feeling an intensely invasive gaze fall on her profile.
Her body stiffened, she sharply turned her head, but only saw the pale moonlight and a few plants swaying without wind.
Having experienced it once before, Wen Shu immediately heightened her vigilance, too afraid to be alone again, she hurried downstairs.
But as she turned the corner, she saw two people and a cat gathered around the dining table in a serious standoff.
In the dim firelight, Mious sat with his arms crossed, his handsome face full of coldness, questioning in a chilly tone, "So, you knew all along?"
Though Mious was aggressive, Nan remained unmoved, his light eyes glanced at him with a hidden sharpness in his gentle voice, "Ashu has already broken the contract with you, right? How come the proud heir of Nayong City has come back?"
"Unable to detect the female’s abnormality, and your intentions are indecisive..." He glanced at Wu Xuan before turning his gaze back to Mious, a mocking smile appearing on his lips, "What right do you have to pursue Ashu?"
Struck at his sore point, Mious’s face stiffened, anger in his eyes dimming, overflowing with deep self-blame, he sank into an oppressive silence.
Seeing him like this, Nan merely sat upright, silently observing his reactions without pressing further.
The bandits were about to attack the city, he wouldn’t drive Mious, a helpful ally, away.
Instead, he wanted to force Mious to see clearly, adding a powerful male by Ashu’s side would ensure her greater safety...
Thinking of this, a bitter taste rose in Nan’s throat, he lowered his eyelids, concealing the loneliness in his eyes.
"I will never let go again, never, even if the female doesn’t accept me, I am willing to wait..."
Mious’s stubborn and cold voice echoed in the night.
Hearing the expected words, Nan’s heart seemed bound by thorns, causing a stifling ache.
The feeling of actively selecting determined suitors for the female was suffocating...
But he had long recognized reality, to protect the female, he and Wu Xuan alone were not enough, at least for now, he had a certain degree of initiative.
When their alliance was strong enough, they could unite and prevent other males from joining.
Mious and Nan wore expressions of deep bitterness, deeply entangled in their conflict, while Wu Xuan, squatting in the middle, also frowned with his furry cat face.
He realized that neither of these two males had gained the female’s recognition!
Recalling how he had just allowed Mious to carry the female away, he felt frustrated enough to punch himself.
However, it was only a matter of time before the female had other Beast Husbands, and these two males were indeed sincere towards Ashu, and their abilities were strong enough...
In that moment, his thoughts aligned with Nan’s unspoken intentions.
For a brief period, the males each harbored their own thoughts, the undercurrents at the dining table brewing an eerie calm.
Perceiving this subtle change, Wen Shu inexplicably shivered, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
What were they planning?
But before she could think further, the door was knocked on again.
"Wen Shu, Yining sent me to deliver the reward."
An unfamiliar voice broke the silence at the dining table.
Nan was the first to stand up, preparing to open the door, but before he could reach out, a breeze carrying a hint of fragrance brushed past him.
Wen Shu beat him to it, opening the door with swift movements, taking what was given, then turned and ran to her room as if something threatening was chasing her.
Watching her back, Nan was momentarily stunned, guessing she might have overheard something, the corners of his lips lifted into a bitter smile.
Hearing the sound, Wu Xuan and Mious also looked over. Seeing Wen Shu dart away, they couldn’t help but stand up, wanting to follow her and ask what had happened.
But before they could move, a slightly cool and muffled female voice emerged from the corner.
"Wu Xuan, come to my room!"
Sitting at the table, Wu Xuan was stunned for two seconds, his round golden eyes instantly lit up, "Hey! I’m coming!"
He pushed off with both legs, ready to jump off the table, but two tall shadows suddenly appeared, blocking his path.
Two cold gazes fixed on him.
"We need to clarify some things."
Mious’s dark green eyes dimmed, even though he understood they were technically allies now, he couldn’t suppress the growing jealousy in his heart.
The day the female just escaped the Blood Alliance, she hurriedly ran to find this guy, and now, she only called him to the room.
Was it because of Wu Xuan’s persistence and dedication all this time?
He pressed his lips together unhappily, his eyes sweeping over Wu Xuan’s black face, where only his eyes were visible.
He could do it too, and even better.
Seeing them obstructing him, Wu Xuan, who had been fighting with males since childhood, wasn’t of good temper either.
He assumed Mious had ulterior motives, like those unpopular males planning how to entice the female and allocate her nights.
The golden eyes were tinged with a coldness, "What do you want to say? Even if you become the female’s Beast Husband, you can’t dictate her choices."
Mious’s gaze also cooled at his words.
This Black Panther... did he think being favored now would last forever?
The tension between the two did not affect Nan, who was focused on Wen Shu’s trust in him, despite his internal turmoil.
He stepped forward, interrupting their confrontation, his pale eyes flashing with inquiry, "What are you planning?"
Pinned by his indifferent gaze, Wu Xuan’s heart skipped, though he hadn’t spoken yet, he inexplicably felt Nan had already guessed something.
But the female seemed unwilling to let them know...
After a brief struggle, prioritizing Wen Shu as always, Wu Xuan chose to betray the fragile alliance without hesitation.
"Cut the crap."
The males’ expressions darkened slightly, yet before they could press further, a shadow flitted past at a speed too fast for them to react!
Mious frowned, his face cold enough to drop ice shards.
He stared into the dark corner, trying to soften his tone a bit, "What do you know?"
Nan’s expression turned rare cold, his voice hauntingly calm, "Ashu has been in a hurry to gather Crystal Coins lately, something feels off... Since Wu Xuan refuses to speak, we’d better keep a close watch on them."