Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Don’t Think Too Highly of Me

Upon hearing Si Shuo’s command, a faint smile spread across Xu Chi’s handsome face. ’Invisibility really is a great Skill for winning over a female!’

’When we get to the Central Continent, with the little female’s love for excitement, she’ll definitely take me everywhere so we can use Invisibility to eavesdrop on things together.’

He pulled her to her feet and, much to the intense envy of the other males at home, swept the little female into his arms. With two quick leaps, he bounded down the steps and headed out of the Beast Skin Bag.

Outside, the sky was as black as ink, dotted with stars and a jade-like moon. A gentle spring breeze, carrying the fragrance of fresh grass and wildflowers, caressed their cheeks.

Compared to the lively interior, it was far too quiet outside. Only an occasional patrol of Beastmen ambled along their designated route.

Holding Si Shuo, Xu Chi darted out of sight in a few quick movements before activating his Invisibility Skill.

These days, however, aside from when it was his turn to accompany the little female at night, the whole group was always together.

Now that he finally had the little female to himself on a night like this, he couldn’t resist. He first found a secluded and safe spot, indulged in a little “fast food” with her, and then they showered and changed before returning to the auction.

Nestled in his arms, Si Shuo poked his muscular chest and murmured softly into his ear, “Xu Chi, you… when did you learn to claim these kinds of perks for yourself?”

A warm, tingling sensation spread through his ear. Xu Chi lowered his head, and seeing the little female’s still-flushed face, he couldn’t resist kissing her again.

By this time, they had re-entered the Beast Skin Bag and were surrounded by Beastmen. Si Shuo tugged his clothes and lightly pounded his chest, but the male only seemed to grow more excited!

Once they were down the steps, Xu Chi leaned close to her ear with a smile and replied, “Si Shuo Divine Female, even the most clueless male becomes a natural when he’s with a female he adores.”

“Don’t think so highly of me. I wish I could just hold you like this forever.”

Si Shuo smiled, pressing her lips together as she nuzzled his neck. “I like you holding me, too.”

No amount of words or deep affection could be as fervent and direct as an embrace and a kiss. Because they liked each other, they liked touching each other.

To the north of the stage was a smaller Beast Skin Bag that took up nearly a third of one of the four fan-shaped sections of audience seating. It was heavily guarded, inside and out, by numerous High level Beastmen.

And so, Xu Chi, still holding Si Shuo, calmly walked right past them.

Even though Si Shuo knew Xu Chi could turn them invisible, her heart was pounding. If his Invisibility Ability didn’t also conceal their presence and muffle sound, she would have been detected despite being hidden from sight!

She clung tightly to Xu Chi. ’This is so thrilling!’ He had even learned some bad habits, stealing a couple of kisses that made her heart race so fast she felt she could die on the spot…

Stepping into the smaller Beast Skin Bag, they saw Beastmen with formidable Combat Power hidden in several corners, with another two patrolling the center, all to prevent the slightest mishap.

The various items and Beastmen up for auction were sorted and displayed by category. Sure enough, as Si Shuo and Xu Chi made a circuit of the room, they spotted Xiao Shisi, who had returned to her original form!

Si Shuo gently tapped Xu Chi, signaling him to find a closer spot where they could observe.

Xu Chi carried her and silently approached the bronze cage where Xiao Shisi was standing.

Si Shuo looked at the cage to the right, where a male was slumped, barely breathing.

His head hung low, his slightly long hair obscuring his eyes. What made Si Shuo press her lips together was the sight of the male’s severed arms, his blood-streaked torso, and especially the bowl-sized wound on his abdomen that had yet to fully scab over!

Xu Chi gently stroked her back and kissed her forehead, turning his body to block her view.

Si Shuo sighed silently, nuzzled against Xu Chi’s chest, and lifted her gaze to Xiao Shisi.

Xiao Shisi had reverted to her original form: tall and slender with an elegant figure. Her light-blue ombré hair was tied back casually, and her features were so exquisite they were almost severe, like an elf of the night.

Lately, Xiao Shisi had been eating well with Si Shuo’s group and had even put on a little weight. But the female before them now showed none of the pure, pitiful charm she used when acting cute or throwing tantrums in front of Si Shuo. With arms crossed, head tilted, and lips quirked into a smirk, she looked every bit the perfect, spoiled dandy!

Si Shuo’s lips twitched. ’Well, of course. She’s a female from one of the families, after all. How could she be truly innocent and kind? Everyone has a protective facade.’

Complex emotions flickered in Xiao Shisi’s eyes, but her lips curled into a sneer. “Tsk, look who it is. Hasn’t your Father already become a Level 15 Beastman?”

“So how did you end up getting caught and sent here to be auctioned off? In your state, what female would be willing to spend Crystal Stones on you?”

Yin Jiang remained motionless, as if he hadn’t heard her.

Xiao Shisi lightly kicked the cage and said coolly, “Although your miserable state has a little something to do with me, what’s done is done. I’m not going to apologize to you.”

“You were outmatched, and they exploited your weakness. And without me, Xiao Cheng, some Da Cheng, Nancheng, or Beicheng would’ve come along to ruin you anyway!”

Yin Jiang lifted his head slightly, a faint smile touching his lips. His voice was hoarse and weak. “There’s no need. It has nothing to do with you.”

Xiao Shisi frowned. “Don’t bother acting weak and pitiful. I won’t go soft on you!”

“Tomorrow, I’m going to find a Priest to hold my coming-of-age ceremony. After that, I’ll find a way to gather enough Crystal Stones to get you out of here.”

“Then, whether you want to die or get revenge will be up to you. We’ll owe each other nothing…”

“I’ve already spoken with my uncle-in-law. He’ll wait for me to ransom you; he has that much authority at least.”

Yin Jiang managed a smile, his face as pale as paper. His once-sharp eyes were now as still as a deep pool, without a single ripple. “There’s no need. There’s nothing between us. You don’t have to carry this burden.”

“The Contract was arranged by our families, but I never planned on sacrificing something so important for the sake of family interests.”

“The Eagle Clan and the Winged Dragon Clan have been enemies for a long time. On top of that, my so-called Father, Zhu Bang, is too narrow-minded to tolerate my existence, and I still have my Grandma to care for. This disaster was inevitable.”

“You don’t need to put yourself in danger for my sake, not when I’m barely hanging on.”

Xiao Shisi sneered. “I’m not doing this for you. I’m doing it so I can live a peaceful life in the future!”

“Everyone in the Central Continent knows you were gravely wounded by a love rival. If this affects my ability to find a partner in the future, I won’t even know where to find your grave to dig it up.”

Yin Jiang gave a low chuckle, and a trickle of blood escaped his lips. “Whatever puts your mind at ease.”

“And don’t be so down. There are lots of Beastmen with superpowers out there. Maybe your opportunity will come. As long as you’re alive, there’s hope.”

“Without you to protect her, your Grandma will certainly have a difficult time.”

“All right, just focus on breathing and wait for this young master to earn enough Crystal Stones for you!” Xiao Shisi said with a wave before walking away.

Si Shuo poked Xu Chi’s arm, and the two of them left the small Beast Skin Bag.

Once they were outside the main auction area, Xu Chi put up a Protective Shield, and only then did Si Shuo dare to gasp for air.

“I never realized Xiao Shisi was so two-faced. She’s clearly worried to death about him, but her words are as sharp as poisoned daggers.”

“Sigh… She’s so pitiful. She was trafficked herself, and now her betrothed has been beaten to within an inch of his life…”

Xu Chi’s mouth twitched. ’Which eye is the little female looking with?’ he thought. ’How can she think Xiao Shisi cares about that male?’

’And even if she does, it’s definitely not in the way the little female thinks.’

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