Chapter 201: Chapter 201: The Truth Comes to Light
"Yining, wake up!"
Wen Shu checked Yining’s weak breathing and attempted to unleash her superpower immediately, but despite several tries, she couldn’t use it.
She slowed her breathing, swiftly taking out the Communication Stone, still trying her best to summon the dormant power within her.
"Is anyone there? We’ve had an incident on the south side of the sea area."
Her voice was slightly tense, and within seconds, she heard chaotic noisy sounds from the other end of the Communication Stone.
"Ashu, we’re on our way!"
Mious responded anxiously.
However, even with the exact location known, finding a sailboat in the vast sea area was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Wen Shu guessed they wouldn’t arrive anytime soon. Holding onto Yining’s hand, she felt his body temperature gradually dropping, and her palm stiffened.
No, we can’t wait any longer!
She carried Yining, quickly running to the cockpit, reversing the course, then tightly hugged Yining, pressing against his arm, releasing her superpower again and again.
Her arm tensed painfully, and finally, when her eyes reddened with anxiety, a faint glimmer of white light quietly emanated, only to vanish after a few seconds.
Reactivating one’s power isn’t an easy task—just a thin strand of consumption is enough to leave one exhausted.
Cold sweat dripped from Wen Shu’s forehead as she cradled the face in her arms, noticing his lips losing their purple hue, leaving only partial rashes, she let out a heavy sigh of relief.
"Mm, Ashu..."
Yining’s long lashes fluttered, eyes barely opening a crack. The side effects of the medication had mostly dissipated, yet he was still too tired and weak to support himself.
Seeing him unsurprised by his physical state, Wen Shu pressed her lips tightly, remembered his actions last night, feeling both angry and distressed, "Yining, do you realize you almost lost your life! You..."
Redness seeped from the corner of her eyes, and before she could finish, Yining panicked, his fingertips trembling as they brushed past her eye corners, "Don’t worry, it’s just the side effects of medication. I’ve experimented a few times, just in case, the dosage was slightly high, but I’m fine..."
Meanwhile, the males rushing towards the sea area, Nan and Luo Fei split up to search for the ship, while Rah and others took to the water route to find it.
Passing through the thin clouds, Luo Fei sharply caught sight of the returning white sail, swiftly narrowing his wings and diving down.
As he landed on the deck, he rushed into the cockpit, catching Yining’s weak response.
"It’s contraceptive medication..."
He paused for a few seconds.
As footsteps drew near, Wen Shu turned to see Luo Fei, not hesitating for a moment, she helped Yining out of the cabin, "Luo Fei, quick, take us back to the castle first."
Knowing Luo Fei well, given Yining’s illness, he would surely deliberately make things difficult.
To her surprise, Luo Fei didn’t say a word, spread his wings, and carried the two on his back, his attitude was even somewhat... eagerness?
Wen Shu was puzzled, but Yining’s situation was more important.
She informed the males of the current situation and, after returning to the castle, went hastily to the neighbors to ask for help treating Yining.
It wasn’t until sunset that Yining’s body recovered, allowing Wen Shu to finally rest in her room.
She nestled in Wu Xuan’s arms, pondering the day’s events, murmuring before sleep, "Wu Xuan, I want to retest the pregnancy value tomorrow, remember to remind me."
Wu Xuan’s fingertips coiled her hair, savoring the rare moment of solitude, paused at her words.
The silky hair slipped through his fingers.
He watched Wen Shu close her eyes, her long lashes lightly twitching, just about to sleep, kissed her forehead between the brows with a low hum, "Mm."
Moonlight shifted from dazzling to dim, until the warm sun rose, casting a red glow quietly through the glass window.
Throughout the sleepless night, Wu Xuan’s thigh was numb and sore, yet remained still, his gaze fixed on the sleeping female at the root of his leg, reluctant to look away.
During these fleeting moments, Ashu belonged solely to him.
In truth, he’s afraid...
All the males around Ashu are so outstanding and smart, just like yesterday’s Yining, who came from the Royal City, not only kind and gentle, but also knows how to make Ashu happy.
Wu Xuan held Wen Shu’s hand, staring at the ring glaring on it, a stabbing pain pricking his heart.
Will there come a day when Ashu finds him dull and suddenly dislikes him?
This thought plagued him since Ashu left yesterday, almost drowning him by now.
Sourness welled in Wu Xuan’s throat, salty tears streaked down his face, dripping beside Wen Shu’s cheek.
Feeling the coolness, her eyelids twitched.
Wu Xuan, his breathing unsteady, quickly wiped his tears away and cleared the traces off her cheek.
When she awoke, his golden eyes bent into the usual playful curve, "Going to do the test?"
Meeting his intense gaze, Wen Shu didn’t sense anything unusual, wrapped her arms around his neck, clinging to him, burying herself in his shoulder, "Mm, but first I need to freshen up..."
Soft strands of hair brushed against his earlobe, Wu Xuan full of thoughts, even with her intimate actions fearing the contrast that may arise later.
His arm tensioned, brow furrowing then relaxing.
Upon entering the bathroom, he didn’t release Wen Shu, instead placing her on the washroom counter, cupping her warm cool face, "Ashu, let me help you."
...
Wu Xuan seemed somewhat off.
Wen Shu couldn’t pinpoint the oddity.
But ever since he clumsily helped her wash up, feeding her facing everyone’s ire.
Even insisting on carrying her all the way to the Holy Temple, not letting go even after the test, she sensed something amiss.
At the dining table.
Wen Shu’s feet hadn’t touched the ground all day, facing the palpable gazes of everyone, a heated palm defiantly pressed against her lower abdomen.
Wu Xuan leaned near her ear, his rich, low voice carrying an unmistakable insinuation, "Ashu, taste and see if you like it?"
It was the broth he made, placed up front, he had subtly pushed the others’ dishes to the back.
What was even stranger, the atmosphere at the dining table was frozen, with the males’ faces dark, yet none voiced objections.
Wen Shu considered asking Wu Xuan later what was wrong, took the soft tender food at her lips.
Enticing murmurs, feather-like, tickled her earlobe making it numb, "Is it good?"
Wen Shu shrank her neck, her heart pounding wildly, such intimacy in front of so many people left her ears bright red, she pressed the hand on her waist, "Wu Xuan..."
Seeing the two’s interaction, Rah had a stiff expression, Luo Fei choked with anger, and simply waved not to eat.
The others barely remained rational, but the food seemed tasteless.
After finishing the plate, Mious’s knuckles turned white, his gaze swept over to the pair, lingering on Wen Shu’s flushed face.
"Ashu, how did the test results turn out?"
He’s been busy lately, hardly finding time to talk with Ashu, hoped to sleep with her tonight, but seeing Wu Xuan’s posture, he’d likely have to wait.
In the entire castle, aside from the rogue Rah, everyone knew without saying, Wu Xuan’s position in Ashu’s heart.
Hence, no one would confront him, inviting trouble.
"It’s 10% now, the Priest said it’s increasing with rising spiritual power."
But even with this probability, getting pregnant once would be quite unexpected.
Upon hearing this result, the males pondered, only Luo Fei glanced at Yining.
Dinner ended amidst scattered words, Nan prepared to return to his room to care for the young ones, while Luo Fei and Yining huddled together.
Rah’s expression improved somewhat, he headed straight towards Wen Shu, but then, the Transmission Stone in Mious’s pocket glowed faintly.
Wen Shu didn’t get a chance to speak with Rah as a clear image appeared in mid-air over the dining table.
A tired, delicate face stepped into the view.
It was Bai Qiao.
"Wen Shu, Lu Di has disappeared, have you seen him?"
