Chapter 109: Chapter 107: The Silly Leopard Suddenly Grew a Brain
"Miss Su."
Xuan Shuang looked at the person before her and was the first to speak.
Although she had long known that Su Mo’s appearance had changed after waking, the sight of her asleep was nothing compared to the visual impact she made now.
Those eyes seemed to hold a soul-stealing magic, easily captivating anyone and making it impossible to look away. A single peach wood hairpin held up her hair, yet it was enough to frame a picturesque face. As her gaze shifted, she appeared both lively and enchanting.
She was like a begonia flower suddenly blooming in spring—fresh, beautiful, and beyond compare.
Xuan Shuang had always thought the Tiger Clan could produce a few beauties of its own, but compared to Su Mo, they all lacked a certain spiritual charm.
Su Mo looked at the slightly stunned Xuan Shuang and smiled faintly. "Second Miss."
Xuan Shuang snapped back to her senses and nodded slightly.
Then she addressed Xuan Wei and Xuan Qing, "First Miss, Third Young Master."
"I’ve been unconscious for the past two days. I must have caused everyone a lot of trouble."
"It was nothing, not worth mentioning. We’re comrades who have faced life and death together now. Saying things like that just makes us sound like strangers."
With that, Xuan Shuang took Su Mo’s hand. "Let’s go eat together. We can talk while we eat."
Considering Su Mo had just woken up, Xuan Shuang immediately instructed the kitchen to prepare some light dishes.
Xuan Shuang pulled Su Mo to sit beside her. Once you got to know her, you’d find her personality to be forthright and unceremonious.
She was now calling Su Mo "sis" over and over, her enthusiasm a little overwhelming for Su Mo to handle.
"You just focus on recuperating here in the Tiger Clan. If you need anything, I’ll do my best to get it for you!"
Su Mo hadn’t wanted to impose for too long, but considering the unique properties of the ’Beauty Smile,’ she had to agree.
That thing was truly effective against the poison in her body; she couldn’t just give up halfway.
Su Mo smiled. "Then I’ll be troubling you for a while."
"I told you not to be so formal with me! Treat this place like your own home!" Xuan Shuang then seemed to remember something. "As for the other Beauty Smile, should I have someone pick it for you tomorrow?"
"Not yet," Xuan Wei interjected promptly. "The Beauty Smile is too toxic. Miss Su’s body still needs to recover first. She should wait until she’s stronger before consuming the other plant."
Xuan Shuang glanced at Su Mo and saw her nod slightly, so she grinned. "That’s great, then! No rush! It just gives us sisters more time to chat and get to know each other!"
Across from them, Yue Ying raised an eyebrow. ’This Second Miss of the Tiger Clan really is the type to get chummy fast. If they keep chatting like this, we’re the ones who are going to be unhappy...’
A short while later, Tian Huan, Bai Chi, and Black Tiger also arrived.
The three of them greeted everyone present, then their gazes involuntarily landed on Su Mo’s face.
They had originally thought those Beastmen from the North Wing had sharp eyes to have chosen a wife like Su Mo. But now, it seemed they were just plain lucky!
Soon, the kitchen began to serve the dishes. Xuan Shuang invited everyone to eat, adding that after the meal, she would give Su Mo a proper tour of the courtyard and show her all of her treasures.
It was an offer too kind to refuse, so Su Mo could only agree.
Besides, she had slept for two days straight and wouldn’t be able to fall asleep again anytime soon. A walk would be nice.
After dinner, Xuan Shuang sent Bai Chi and the others away. She had wanted to send away Su Mo’s fiancés as well, but one look at them and she decided against it.
Xuan Shuang took Su Mo to her storeroom to show off her collection of treasures.
She mostly collected weapons, which were much sharper than those commonly found on the market.
Su Mo could just imagine how she looked wielding these items—undoubtedly valiant and heroic.
Then, Xuan Shuang took a small bow and arrow set from the wall and handed it to Su Mo. "Sis, this was my favorite bow. I’m giving it to you for self-defense! I’ll teach you archery another day!"
Su Mo reached out, took it, and examined it for a moment. "It’s a fine weapon indeed."
It was light, and the arrowheads were extremely sharp.
It was suitable for a Female like Su Mo, who had no Combat Power.
Holding the bow, she smiled. "I accept your kind gift, Second Miss."
’It’s a good item. If it were refined a bit more, it might even be comparable to the Beast Skin Bow the system gave me. I’ll ask Little Nine later if he has any ideas.’
After looking at all the treasures, Xuan Shuang took Su Mo for a stroll in the back garden.
It was called a back garden, but it was more like Xuan Wei’s personal medicinal herb garden.
It was filled with all sorts of medicinal herbs that Xuan Wei had collected from various places, a complete collection that included many rare ingredients.
Su Mo recognized most of them, so she and Xuan Wei were soon deep in an animated conversation.
Xuan Wei took the opportunity to ask about the properties of certain herbs, and Su Mo answered everything she knew without holding back.
Once she started talking about these things, Xuan Wei tended to lose track of time.
When she finally came to her senses and glanced at the people beside them, she saw they were all watching with expressions of utter despair.
The only exception was her third brother, Xuan Qing, whose eyes were still clear.
After all, he also enjoyed studying these sorts of things, and many of the herbs were ones he had found for her on his travels.
Cang Lan’s gaze on Xuan Wei was filled with an undisguised air of resentment.
’He hadn’t even had a chance to speak properly with his wife, but this First Miss of the Tiger Clan was so talkative... It was like she would never stop.’
’So frustrating! So infuriating!’
Xuan Wei laughed. "It’s getting late, Miss Su. You should go back and rest. I’ll have someone brew a restorative medicinal soup for you tomorrow morning and have it sent over."
"Thank you for the trouble."
Su Mo smiled and bid farewell to the three Xuan siblings, then headed back with her men.
Just as Su Mo came out of the back garden, she saw Long Yan and two Little Dragons waiting there.
Upon seeing Su Mo, Long Yan’s eyes involuntarily lit up.
"Lord Major General, I haven’t had the chance to properly thank you for what happened."
Long Yan gave a slight smile. "You’re too kind, Miss Su. It’s good that you’re... you’re all right."
"Has everything with the Dragon Clan been resolved?"
"I have some leads. I was just about to discuss this matter with the Young Master Snake."
Su Mo’s eyes curved into a smile. "Then you two can talk. I’ll head back to my room first."
By the time Su Mo returned to her room, Cang Lan had already drawn her a bath.
He stood there, looking at her expectantly. "Wife, bath time!"
Su Mo blinked. "You go out first. I’ll call you when I’m done."
"..." Cang Lan gave her a mournful look.
"Wife, I want... I want..." Cang Lan stammered, his face red. "I want to show you my abs!"
And with that, he started taking off his clothes.
Su Mo’s eyes flew wide open. She grabbed his hand. "You—wait a minute!"
’What the hell? Showing me his abs while I’m about to take a bath? Does he think I’m an idiot? If I look now, how am I supposed to have a proper bath?!’
"Wife... you don’t like my abs?"
The look in Cang Lan’s eyes was so fragile, it seemed like it could shatter.
He felt that his wife didn’t like him, or at least not in the same way she liked the other three.
Su Mo said helplessly, "How about I look later? Okay?"
"Okay!"
Cang Lan bounced out cheerfully, only to look up and see Yue Ying waiting at the door. His expression immediately turned wary.
Yue Ying tried to go in, but Cang Lan blocked him with an outstretched arm.
The fox-faced man said without a hint of shame, "Move. I’m going in to have a word with our wife."
Cang Lan frowned and righteously refused, "No. Wife is bathing."
Yue Ying thought, ’That just makes me want to go in even more...’
He really couldn’t stand this life for another day. Even before his wife’s appearance was restored, the competition for her was already a bloodbath.
Now that her beauty was back, the number of wolves and tigers circling her would only increase.
If he didn’t use some tricks to secure his position soon, how was he supposed to live in the future?
He hadn’t planned on competing with this leopard tonight, since the leopard had gotten to go in first. But now that he was out, it wasn’t his fault, was it?
"I’ll just say a few words. It won’t affect her bath," Yue Ying said, trying to swat Cang Lan’s hand away.
But Cang Lan stood his ground, unmoving, and absolutely refused to let him pass.
Everyone said he was a fool, but he wasn’t really a fool!
Who wouldn’t want the soft, fragrant wife? If he didn’t fight for her, his wife would soon forget he even existed.
If he let this damn fox into the room, he probably wouldn’t come out all night!
Cang Lan said with a serious face, "Wife said she wants to see my abs after her bath. She’s sleeping with me tonight. One person per day! You’re not allowed to fight me for it."
Yue Ying: "..."
He was about to die from anger. He had waited for the evening, when Mo Xiao and Fei Yan were busy talking with that damn dragon, so he could seize the opportunity.
And now this silly leopard had suddenly grown a brain???
He couldn’t just start a huge fight over this on the Tiger Clan’s territory, could he?
Suppressing his anger, he said to Cang Lan, "Don’t you do anything inappropriate tonight. Wife’s body hasn’t fully recovered yet. Something could happen."
Cang Lan’s brow furrowed. He shot Yue Ying a suspicious look and said, "I’ll ask Wife myself later."
Yue Ying gritted his teeth. "..."
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