Chapter 176: Chapter 173: Crisis

Luna saw this scene, subtly let out a sigh of relief, and patted the Leopard Beastman on the back: “You’ve worked hard, find a quiet place to rest.”

“Yes, Master.”

The Leopard Beastman nodded obediently and stopped at a relatively flat and safe place, carrying her and Kian Sterling.

Just as she jumped off the Leopard Beastman’s back,

Corbin Crowley transformed into human form, scooped her into his arms, red-eyed with silver gaze: “Who allowed you to get hurt? Jumping off directly, don’t want the cubs in your belly anymore?”

She smiled at him nonchalantly, “I’m not that fragile, and neither are the cubs in my belly. Look, I’m fine, right?”

“You call this fine? Is the scrape on your elbow just for amusement?”

Corbin’s silver eyes landed on her bleeding arm and immediately started scolding: “You know how to protect your belly, but not yourself? Is the Wood Element Ability there for decoration? You had time to watch, but not to heal yourself? Or got hit so stupid you turned into a fool?”

Luna listened, a vein popping on her forehead, thinking what do you mean “hit so stupid turned into a fool,” is that even human talk?

Not only was he scolding, but it was personal attacks.

Really wanted to go up and punch him twice.

But knowing this jerk was concerned about her, she couldn’t be bothered to argue: “Wasn’t I busy running for my life? Where was the time to heal?”

With that, she broke away from Corbin’s embrace, stood aside, and began healing herself with her Wood Element Ability.

Rhys Blackwood flashed into human form, somehow pulling out a bone knife, swiftly and skillfully skinned all the beastmen.

“Can’t waste the pelts, worth some money at least, if not, can be used as padding. Hmm, the bones are good too, keep them for soaking in wine…”

Saying the most gruesome words in the blandest tone.

Luna watched Rhys skillfully skinning and deboning, the corner of her mouth twitched, about to say something.

Then Zeke Veridian floated over with an ethereal aura, his green eyes scanned over the unconscious Kian Sterling: “The old fox finally drove himself to death.”

“Don’t get too happy, he could come back to life even if you died.”

Malachi Arcanus leaped down from the treetop, his gaze fell on the Spotted Leopard at the side, with three bone arrows sticking out of its butt, and teased: “Tsk… quite a unique look, which brother is this, Luna, care to introduce? Is he perhaps your newly acquired sixth Beast Husband?”

Before he finished speaking.

The gazes of Corbin and Rhys were already as sharp as knives piercing toward the Spotted Leopard, the air thick with jealousy.

The Spotted Leopard was so intimidated, its whole body shivered, and its tail tucked in, the bone arrows on its butt wobbling humorously.

Luna was caught off guard by Malachi’s “Luna” nickname and didn’t react immediately.

Later, realized it was Malachi’s new nickname for her.

Luna? She might as well be the Sun too.

Just about to explain.

Zeke kicked off in his sharp-tongued mode, his green eyes disdainfully staring at the Spotted Leopard: “A blossoming butt, truly unique, someone’s taste is getting worse, not to mention picking that useless old fox, now even taking in junk.”

“Can you two speak like humans?”

Luna felt speechless, catching a glimpse of the three bone arrows on the Spotted Leopard’s butt.

Thinking how those sticking out indeed looked ugly, after all, it’s the new mount, should treat it better.

Her fingertip flickered green light, a gentle wave, and the three bone arrows on the Spotted Leopard’s butt flew out with a “whoosh whoosh whoosh”.

Healing the Spotted Leopard while rolling her eyes: “This is my new little brother called…”

She suddenly paused, turned to ask the Spotted Leopard: “What’s your name?”

The Leopard Beastman drooped its tail dejectedly: “Replying to Master, I’m called Jago.”

“Jago?”

Luna raised an eyebrow, unable to help laughing: “Your name is quite down-to-earth, do you also have a brother called Gable?”

Jago nodded clumsily: “Master’s truly insightful, my younger brother is indeed called Gable.”

She laughed until she couldn’t straighten her waist, it was just too hilarious.

“Pfft…”

Malachi’s mouth twitched, laughing on the spot with a wolf-like howl, “Get rich quick? What a great name! Luna riding you will definitely bring wealth…”

Corbin’s silver eyes narrowed dangerously, suddenly grabbing Jago by the ear: “Just a mere fifth-order and you think you can be a mount? From tomorrow at 5:00 AM training, can’t keep up, and I’ll strip you of that skin.”

“If there’s training, I will do it.”

Luna slapped away his hand, seeing that the wounds on Jago’s butt had healed, and retracted her Wood Element Ability, “He’s mine now, I’m riding him back to the tribe…”

Before she finished speaking, suddenly there came the sound of rustling behind her.

Kian Sterling, not knowing when he woke up, wrapped his nine tails weakly around Luna’s waist, his fox eyes glistening with moisture: “Luna, got a new love and don’t want the old anymore?”

The bone knife in Rhys Blackwood’s hand “whoosh” landed just an inch from Kian Sterling’s foot, dangerously close to one of his tails. He said coldly, “Tell me the truth, what is going on here?”

Initially, I thought Luna was ambushed by The Winged Tiger Tribe.

But looking at these varied forms, all of them formidable beastmen above the fifth rank, it’s evident they aren’t from The Winged Tiger Tribe.

Luna, being a female, where would she find such powerful enemies?

It’s obvious they’re here for Kian Sterling.

Although I don’t know Kian’s exact background, in The Lower Domain of Lunara, only Beast King City has the existence of a Nine-Tailed White Fox.

Other places might have them, but most are stray foxes, and forget about Nine-Tails, even Six-Tails or Three-Tails are rare.

Kian Sterling looked at the bone knife nailed just an inch from his tail, his fox eyes narrowed dangerously, and the nine tails wrapped tightly around Luna Sutton’s waist.

He was practically pressed against her, looking pitiful, “Luna, look, they’re bullying the injured.”

Luna Sutton was almost out of breath from his grip, she patted his tail with a helpless smile, “Let go first, or I might stop breathing soon.”

Secretly relieved, the old fox didn’t look like he was in trouble, and his strength hadn’t declined.

Indeed, the Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill was not wasted.

Though her heart ached just a little.

Finally got a reward like this, and now it’s gone.

Kian Sterling reluctantly loosened up a bit, but his tail still wrapped around her, his fox eyes looking at her tearily, like a large dog that’s been bullied, “Luna, you don’t love me anymore.”

She rolled her eyes, “Stop acting, quickly explain, what’s the deal with these beastmen? Who exactly did you provoke?”

She already had her suspicions but couldn’t say it directly.

Kian Sterling blinked, feigning innocence, “I don’t know either, maybe they’re jealous of my beauty.”

Rhys Blackwood sneered, and his bone knife moved forward another half inch, “Tell the truth.”

“Ah, ah, ah…”

Kian suddenly leaned on Luna Sutton’s shoulder, his long black hair brushing against her neck, “That Eight-Tailed Red Fox just now was sent by my elder brother. My brother’s name is Nolan Sterling, the eldest prince of Beast King City. And I am the Third Prince. My elder brother has always wanted to get rid of me, and he probably got the news this time and sent people to silence me.”

Luna Sutton, although she had her guesses, was still stunned to hear him personally confirm it.

She then frowned, “Your brother? Your brotherhood is that bad?”

Kian Sterling bitterly smiled, “In a struggle for the throne, it’s either you die or I do.”

She was about to ask further.

Suddenly a voice rang in her mind.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully forming a substantial relationship with Kian Sterling within a month and gaining his trust, revealing his background. The host is rewarded with [The Fox Clan’s Secret Technique, Enchanting Eyes]. Does the host wish to receive the reward now?”

Luna Sutton’s lips curled up slightly, she was in a good mood, and inwardly said to the system, “Grant the reward later.”

Kian Sterling is right here, if there were any changes in her eyes, he would surely notice.

“Okay!”

The system sensibly stopped speaking.

Just as the system fell silent.

Kian Sterling suddenly straightened up, his expression serious, “The location of The Salt Lake is likely to be exposed. If my elder brother can find out I’m here, he must have also discovered The Salt Lake. Everyone better be prepared.”

Corbin Crowley’s silver eyes instantly froze, “Are you saying Beast King City will take over The Salt Lake?”

“What’s the point of just snatching The Salt Lake?”

Kian’s fox eyes narrowed slightly, “Of course, annihilating the entire tribe along with it is more exciting.”

The nine tails suddenly wrapped Luna Sutton like a silkworm cocoon, “A treasure like Luna, beautiful and can lay golden eggs…”

Luna Sutton, wrapped tight, couldn’t move, muttered, “Why do your words sound so unlucky? Who’s laying golden eggs?”

Kian Sterling chuckled lightly, his tail loosening a bit, “Luna is far more precious than golden eggs.”

Corbin Crowley shot Kian a cold glance, speaking harshly, “Stop with the nonsense and think of a way to deal with it.”

Rhys Blackwood nodded in agreement, “Beast King City’s power is massive. If they truly set their sights on us, it would indeed be troublesome.”

Malachi Arcanus seemed unconcerned, lazily leaning against a tree, sneering, “Let’s kill them one by one, what is there to fear?”

Kian Sterling didn’t respond, just smiled and stared at Jago, “Luna, this new mount of yours may be a bit ugly, but fortunately, it’s quite powerful. What did you do to tame him?”

Zeke Veridian frowned, glanced at Kian Sterling, his emerald eyes flashing with impatience, and said coldly, “Old fox, at such a moment, who cares how she tamed a mount? Your brain is usually the sharpest; you should be thinking about how to deal with the situation at hand.”

“Tsk… Why so anxious? I’m thinking, aren’t I?”

Kian Sterling lazily looked at Zeke Veridian, then reached out and poked Jago’s forehead, “I think if Luna turns my elder brother into a mount too, wouldn’t all problems be solved? The premise is speed, before the news about The Salt Lake gets to our father.”

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