Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Break the Contract?
The wind roared at the side of her ears, and fine snow grains grazed her cheeks, causing a cutting pain like a knife.
Wen Shu shredded the fabric of her cuff and dropped it silently; the male above her was completely unaware.
Until they reached the middle section of Bain City, at a small Holy Temple with a hollow design, he bragged to his welcoming brother.
"Brought her here without any effort," he scoffed at the female in his arms, saying coldly, "I don’t know who said that those three males were something special. Tsk, it was just a flick of the fingers."
He spoke casually, but Wen Shu could feel that his superpower had been overdrawn, his arm shaking the entire way.
"Where’s Nan, is he here yet?"
The two of them stepped into the temple, a different voice replied indifferently, "The last mission almost exposed us, and he acted on his own again last night. Uncle thinks he has a problem, he’s correcting his memory."
Wen Shu’s jaw tightened as she heard the male above her speak, "I’m telling you, what’s the point of keeping him around? We always have to clean up after him..."
"He is the Tenth Rank."
"So what? With his memory erased, he can’t use it... Oh..." The voice paused for a few seconds and sneered, "When his life is at stake, he can use it!"
The other male beside him couldn’t be bothered to respond to his sarcasm and continued walking into the temple on his own.
"Heh."
A cold laughter sounded above her, and the male placed Wen Shu on a soft chair and retreated.
Wen Shu straightened her ears, listened intently to the sounds around her, and mulled over how to find Nan. If she was too late, she might have her memories erased again...
Before she could act, a light footstep stopped beside her, and the cushion at her waist sank as a palm gently held hers.
The warmth of Healing Ability slowly flowed in.
Wen Shu restrained her body’s stiffness and opened her eyes.
A middle-aged female, dressed in a long skirt with black hair and red lips, blinked her brown eyes and softly smiled, saying in a gentle voice, "Wen Shu, you’re awake?"
Her appearance was somewhat similar to Nan’s, especially the gentle yet aloof eyes.
"Who are you?" Wen Shu pressed her lips tightly, her gaze sweeping around.
This was the temple’s interior, and she was lying in the center of rows of soft chairs, while in front, under a large Glazed Lamp, was a high platform holding purple crystals.
"Don’t be afraid, I’m Nan’s mother, Lanna," the middle-aged female patted Wen Shu’s hand, frowning slightly, her eyes full of apology, "Bringing you here in such a manner is somewhat rude, but we had no choice..."
Wen Shu withdrew her gaze, waiting for her to continue.
Lanna noticed her puzzled expression, helplessly holding her forehead, "Nan committed a crime, implicating the entire family. Now the Queen’s subordinates are hunting him down!"
She earnestly persuaded, "We invited you here intending to make you break the contract with Nan. If his wrongdoing implicates you, we’d feel terribly sorry."
Lanna spoke earnestly, her eyes misting with tears.
Wen Shu played along with her acting, waiting until she stopped crying, then covered her mouth in surprise, "When I last saw Nan, I was worried about something like this!"
She hesitated for two seconds, appearing guilty, half lowering her eyelids, and expressing concern, "If it’s like this, I have other Beast Husbands to consider, what if I’m seen as part of the conspiracy..."
Wen Shu bit her lip resolutely, and said, "Thank you for considering me, Lanna. Where’s Nan? Let’s break the contract now; in a few days, when we leave Bain City, there won’t be another opportunity!"
Seeing her agreement, Lanna wiped the corners of her eyes, a hint of a smile flashed beneath her gaze. She had inquired about the relationship between Nan and this female.
Indeed, they had little affection for each other; today’s task was the smoothest in recent days.
But her brother hadn’t emerged yet, and it was unclear whether Nan’s memory was indeed problematic.
Lanna squinted her eyes, feeling a bit anxious, "That child Nan, I said he should be here by this time!"
She looked at Wen Shu with difficulty, "Otherwise, you break the contract unilaterally first; when Nan arrives, we can have him add his blood."
"Alright."
Seeing her waiting for something, Wen Shu felt a sense of urgency. She immediately got up and walked onto the high platform, scanning the only passage on the side.
It’s pitch-black there, not a flicker of firelight; looking up, it seemed like a devouring abyss.
Can’t wait any longer.
Lanna handed over a Bone Knife, urging, "Quickly start; your Beast Husbands must be anxious. I’ll send someone to take you back sooner."
Wen Shu looked back at her, fingers touched the knife handle but did not take it. Instead, she directly grabbed Lanna, exerting Spiritual Control.
"Take me to Nan."
Lanna, caught off guard, led her into the passage; however, Wen Shu had just heard Nan’s voice when two tall figures walked out, one behind the other.
Wen Shu looked at them vigilantly, discovering two unfamiliar faces, their eyes empty, clearly showing signs of being deeply controlled spiritually.
Was this Nan’s doing?
She quickly walked forward, as the passage grew darker; at the end, in the circular hall, two figures were confronting each other.
Nan’s robe was soaked in blood, and he stared menacingly at the male opposite, his temple throbbing violently, along with those dark eyes, proving they were currently fighting in a Spiritual Domain!
But at this moment, he was clearly at a disadvantage.
The middle-aged man opposite him, his robe intact, showed no signs of pain; his fists clenched tightly, a contemptuous smile curled on his lips.
"Phew—"
As Wen Shu approached, Nan suddenly clutched his temple, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth.
Her heart tightened as she picked up the Bone Knife and held it to Lanna’s neck, "Stop it! Lanna is in my hands!"
Her crisp command instantly cut through the tense atmosphere in the hall.
Both men froze; Nan shook his head, seeing Wen Shu through blurred vision, stunned for a moment.
Is this an illusion?
Confusion flickered in his eyes until he heard her voice, "Nan, come here!"
Nan breathed heavily for two seconds, his gaze falling on Wen Shu’s concerned face, and the warmth rushing into his heart almost burned him.
She’s come to save him? She doesn’t care about her own life!
And beside Nan, the tall, somewhat graying middle-aged male Noel also raised his eyebrows, looking at Wen Shu.
Noticing his probing gaze, Nan’s heart raced, suppressing his impulse, pretending to be angry, "Why are you here! Get lost, I don’t want to see you!"
Of course, Wen Shu understood what he feared.
This male’s mere gaze brought waves of oppressive fear.
But even if he disregarded family ties, he and Lanna still had shared interests, so he wouldn’t allow his comrade to die, right?
Wen Shu straightened her back, the Bone Knife slightly slicing Lanna’s neck, threatening in a deep voice, "If you don’t want her dead, return Nan’s memory and let him go!"
Yet this time, she miscalculated.
Noel paused for a few seconds, then suddenly sneered, as if mocking her naïveté.
"What a pity," he shook his head with some regret, "My dear sister won’t witness the Paris family’s glory."
Speaking, Noel glanced at Nan, "Your female certainly is loyal, but once you break your contract, I’ll make sure she dies swiftly."
His tone was casual, but hinted at his arrogant disregard for others.
Wen Shu raised her eyebrows, this type of person is easier to deal with.
She had sparred with Nan, these Spiritual System beastmen rely on strong spiritual power but overlook their physique, making them vulnerable in physical combat.
Moreover, he’s so confident.
