Chapter 188 - 187: Ordeal: Can’t Distinguish Real from Fake

Chu Liangyu wanted to quickly resolve the matter Elder Yu had entrusted to her. But with the current situation in the Beast World, she couldn’t bring herself to focus on the task.

Only after settling her own affairs could she devote herself completely to Elder Yu’s task.

With a sigh, Chu Liangyu subconsciously looked up at the sky.

Noticing her movement, Xiang Qiancheng also looked up. Seeing nothing, he asked, somewhat puzzled, "Female Master, what are you looking at?"

"It’s nothing. Just focus on the tasks I’ve assigned you. After a night’s rest, the others will return to the tribe with me."

After speaking, Chu Liangyu started walking toward Ten Thousand Beasts City, which was also under the jurisdiction of the Black Market.

Now that it was under Chu Liangyu’s control, they could use the area as they pleased.

Chu Liangyu was aching all over, and the wounds on her body burned with a stinging pain. She urgently needed to find a quiet place to tend to them.

Thus, she headed straight for the nearest courtyard. After dismissing the few Beast Husbands following her, she began to treat her injuries.

’The High Tier Magic Robe is completely ruined now. What a shame.’

’But then again, it was thanks to this robe’s defensive capabilities. It blocked a great deal of damage when I was struck by lightning multiple times.’

’Especially during the battle with Jiang Li. If not for this robe, my injuries would have been far more severe.’

’It seems the first thing I need to do when I get to the Cultivation World is stock up on more High Tier Magic Robes. That way, the trip won’t be a waste.’

’Of course, I also have to bring back more storage bags, as I promised Elder Yu.’

As these thoughts ran through her mind, her hands never stopped moving. Soon, her wounds were treated. After changing into a simple Beast Skirt, Chu Liangyu lay down on the bed.

Perhaps she was relieved of her worries, or perhaps it was due to extreme exhaustion. Just a moment after closing her eyes, her breathing began to even out.

She had fallen asleep so suddenly, without any warning. Because of this, she was unaware that someone else had come to her room.

"Xiang Qiancheng, what are you doing here?"

After saying this, Hu Qiumu noticed the tray Xiang Qiancheng was also holding. He fell silent for a moment, then quickly guessed his purpose.

"If you can be here, why can’t I?"

Xiang Qiancheng retorted, said no more, and reached out to push open Chu Liangyu’s door. Then, he walked in naturally.

Putting down the tray, he walked into the inner room, intending to call Chu Liangyu over to eat something.

Hu Qiumu followed behind him. But when they entered, they found Chu Liangyu’s breathing was already steady; she had long since fallen asleep.

Hu Qiumu took one look and said, "Let her sleep."

"Alright. I’ll hang a sign on the door so the others don’t come in and disturb her," Xiang Qiancheng said with a nod, then was the first to leave.

Seeing this, Hu Qiumu couldn’t help but give him a second look. He hadn’t expected this guy to be so thoughtful and dedicated.

He remembered how perfunctory Xiang Qiancheng used to be about everything. He was clearly capable but too lazy to take the initiative. Compared to now, he was like a completely different person.

Hu Qiumu didn’t know the reason for Xiang Qiancheng’s change in attitude, but it was definitely a good thing for Chu Liangyu, so he saw no reason to comment on it.

After the two of them left, the room fell silent once again.

Chu Liangyu, who should have been fast asleep, suddenly began to breathe rapidly for some unknown reason. Her expression twisted, as if she were experiencing something terrifying.

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"Did you think I was unaware of your little schemes?"

The face opposite Chu Liangyu was clearly Chi Yizhong’s, but the tone and voice were unmistakably Jiang Li’s.

When she had a conflict with the cubs, Chi Yizhong’s sudden appearance had made her a little suspicious. But after testing him, she had confirmed that the person before her was indeed Chi Yizhong.

But who would have thought that Chi Yizhong’s body had been seized by the main soul, Jiang Li? Chu Liangyu’s supposed victory was all part of his plan to turn her own scheme against her, all so he could strike when her guard was down.

On their way back to Ten Thousand Beasts City together, he had used Chi Yizhong’s body to drug Chu Liangyu, which was why she fell into a deep sleep immediately after returning and couldn’t be woken.

Now, her soul was floating in mid-air. She could see everything in front of her clearly, but she couldn’t return to her body no matter what she did.

"Rest assured, I won’t kill you. After all, Chu Yue and Chu Li still need their Beast Mother."

Jiang Li’s expression was complicated as he reached out and caressed her cheek. "If you were still conscious, you would have dodged long ago."

An unknown amount of time passed before Jiang Li stood up from her bedside.

"It’s about time to close the net. You rest well. I’ll come see you again in a few days."

Chu Liangyu was frantic. She tried to control her soul to follow him. It was a hopeless attempt, but in the next moment, she actually succeeded.

A look of joy crossed her face. Chu Liangyu wasted no more time and quickly followed.

No one in the tribe, except for Chu Liangyu herself, knew what had happened to Chi Yizhong.

This meant that no one knew Jiang Li had taken control of Chi Yizhong’s body.

After falling into a coma, Chu Liangyu remained in Ten Thousand Beasts City. The few Beast Husbands who had planned to leave with her stayed behind as well.

At first, everyone thought she was just exhausted, which was why she was sleeping so deeply. They figured she would be fine after getting enough rest.

But unexpectedly, a whole month passed with no sign of her waking up. Cheng Miao and the High Priest Hua Yao, who was skilled in medicine, rushed over from the tribe as soon as they received the news.

They both examined Chu Liangyu, but even so, they couldn’t find the cause of her condition.

Everyone was anxious, but there was nothing they could do. Because of this, the tasks Chu Liangyu had assigned were put on hold.

It was at this time that Jiang Li began to re-establish contact with his forces and started his counterattack, step by step.

However, all of this happened quietly, as if no one had noticed anything unusual.

Chu Liangyu could only watch as the empire she had built was taken over by Jiang Li, piece by piece. She felt utterly suffocated, but as a disembodied soul, there was nothing she could do.

"This is terrible! The Leader has been seriously injured and won’t wake up!"

Soon, with Jiang Li pulling the strings, an exaggerated account of Chu Liangyu’s coma spread to the Xihe Tribe, making the situation sound far more dire than it was.

In an instant, the tribe was thrown into chaos. The Elders of the various clans all gathered in the main hall to discuss the matter.

Xiong Jiaojiao possessed power no less than these Elders. At the same time, because she was deeply trusted by Chu Liangyu, everyone implicitly looked to her for leadership.

Xiong Jiaojiao was also worried about Chu Liangyu’s condition, but her most important task right now was to stabilize the tribe and not let the rumors affect it.

"Everyone, be quiet!" After shouting to get their attention, Xiong Jiaojiao waited for the crowd to settle before speaking. "I don’t even have the full details myself. We don’t know what malicious person started these rumors, so don’t be so quick to believe them."

"You’ve all witnessed the Leader’s capabilities. How could she be so easily injured and left in a coma?"

Xiong Jiaojiao had a point. The anxious crowd began to calm down at her words.