Chapter 102: Scheming

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Scheming

Gu Songlan recalled how Miss Qiao acted toward Mr. Que, and Mr. Que’s possessiveness over her. A faint, unusual look flashed in his refined eyes. He had never seen a female like her before—one who cared so much for her Beast Husband and was so intimate with him.

Bai Qianluo waited quietly. Only he knew how tormented he felt inside. After awakening his superpower, his hearing had become extremely acute. How could he not know they were engaging in intimate behavior within the Spiritual Sea? The Spiritual Sea was the most sensitive place, where all senses were amplified several times over. A turbulent undercurrent surged in his cold, aloof eyes, but he forced it down into the depths of his heart. On the surface, he remained as impassive and unflappable as ever.

When Que Hongjin and Qiao Suluo finally emerged from the room, Bai Qianluo heard the noise and turned to look. His breath caught in his throat at the sight of her—her brow was relaxed, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes shimmered with a watery glow. She looked so vibrant and moving at this moment, like a mountain flower just ready to bloom. Even her currently plump figure couldn’t hide her lively, radiant charm. It made him involuntarily recall the time they formed their Contract. However, his eyes dimmed at the thought that she was blooming like this because of Que Hongjin.

In the blink of an eye, he stepped forward and asked gently, "Are you alright, wife?"

"Yes, I’m fine."

Once he made sure Qiao Suluo hadn’t been worn out or hurt, he shifted his gaze to Que Hongjin. "You’re awake," he said coolly.

Que Hongjin gave Bai Qianluo a nod in greeting.

They used to stand united against the outside world, equally disgusted by their wife. Who would have thought their dynamic would become so delicate now? It seemed peaceful on the surface, but a dark tide surged beneath. It was all because they both wanted to fight for her affection. When Que Hongjin and Chu Moyuan’s eyes met, invisible blades seemed to clash in the air.

Qiao Suluo was completely oblivious to all of this. She only sensed that the atmosphere felt a little off. She cleared her throat and said, "Well then, let’s head home first."

They needed to go back so she could test Que Hongjin’s superpower talent and awaken his superpower. As for Yue Hanzheng, considering his hostile attitude toward her, she had no intention of trying to win him over right now. After saying goodbye to Gu Songlan, Qiao Suluo headed home with Que Hongjin and the others.

Once they left, the servant Dongqing sighed. "Young Valley Master, they just left like that? They didn’t even mention the medical fee?" Even though the Young Valley Master always treated patients with a healer’s compassionate heart—offering his services for free and never asking for payment—the other party’s sense of entitlement still made the servant uncomfortable. He felt that his noble, pure-hearted master had been wronged.

Gu Songlan paused his mortar and pestle. "Do you know that the prescription she gave us is priceless?" he said in a clear, ringing voice.

"Huh? Just that prescription Miss Qiao casually spouted?" Dongqing was somewhat in disbelief. "Mr. Yue said his wife is completely useless and knows nothing. How could she have a medical prescription?"

"Dongqing," Gu Songlan gently reprimanded. "You must not make presumptuous judgments based on mere rumors."

Dongqing pursed his lips and muttered, "Young Master, I think that Mr. Yue lied to us. Miss Qiao’s Beast Husbands clearly adore her. It’s completely different from what he claimed." Yue Hanzheng had said such terrible things about her earlier. If he hadn’t, Dongqing wouldn’t have tried to stop Miss Qiao from entering the courtyard to see her Beast Husband. From the looks of it, Mr. Que was absolutely in love with his wife. In his eyes, Mr. Que, Young Master Bai, and Mr. Chu all possessed extraordinary looks and temperaments. He couldn’t fathom why they had become Miss Qiao’s Beast Husbands. After all, Miss Qiao was plump and rather unattractive. He was truly baffled.

"Watch your words, Dongqing."

Dongqing pouted but said no more. In his youth, his Young Valley Master had grown up with his mother in a noble family, receiving the strict upbringing of an aristocratic family. He practiced self-discipline, adhered strictly to etiquette, and possessed an incredibly high level of cultivation. If he complained too much, his master would be displeased, so he simply shut his mouth.

Little did they know, Yue Hanzheng had accidentally overheard this conversation. A look of sheer bewilderment surfaced in his icy eyes. The way Que Hongjin and the others looked at Qiao Suluo wasn’t right. It was far too gentle and considerate. He had never seen them act like this before.

Meanwhile, Qiao Suluo and the others were preparing to walk all the way back home. It was quite a distance. Worried that Qiao Suluo would tire herself out, Bai Qianluo crouched down before her. "Wife, let me carry you on my back."

Truth be told, Qiao Suluo really didn’t want to walk. The journey here had taken a long time, and her legs were feeling a bit like jelly. She just wanted to rest. Moreover, this body was quite heavy. Walking felt like lugging around a massive weight; she would run out of energy after only a short distance. Walking from the cave to the town and back took a significant amount of time. Calculated by the time of the technological era, she estimated the round trip would take over two hours.

Hearing Bai Qianluo’s offer, a hopeful gleam flickered in Qiao Suluo’s eyes. She desperately wanted to agree, but then she remembered her size. "I’m very heavy," she mumbled.

Chu Moyuan raised an eyebrow. "Why don’t I carry you? When we were in the Ancient Secret Forest, didn’t I carry you like this all the time despite your size?"

Qiao Suluo’s expression shifted. That was indeed true.

Que Hongjin gently stroked her hair, his voice husky and teasing. "Be a good girl. I wore you out, so I should be the one to carry you as compensation."

Looking at the three men standing in front of her, each gazing at her with a different expression, Qiao Suluo swallowed hard. For some reason, she felt a sense of impending danger. She didn’t want to walk, but she didn’t know how to choose, either.

Bai Qianluo softly intervened, helping her make the decision. "Wife, in the Ancient Secret Forest, we had no choice but to trouble Chu. Now, I am your Beast Husband, and it is only right that I take care of you. Que hasn’t fully recovered yet, so he needs to rest properly.

"My body is fully healed, and I have my superpower. To me, you are as light as a feather."

Qiao Suluo thought Bai Qianluo made perfect sense. "Alright, then I’ll trouble you to carry me."

Bai Qianluo crouched back down. Not one to be overly bashful, Qiao Suluo’s eyes sparkled as she climbed onto his back. Since his superpower was awakened and his body was healed, she wasn’t worried about exhausting him.

Que Hongjin raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t expected the usually aloof Bai Qianluo to be so sly.

Chu Moyuan’s eyes darkened so intensely they looked like they could drip ink. He was clearly displeased.

Resting against Bai Qianluo’s back, Qiao Suluo could feel his lean yet powerful frame. Recalling his physique during their Contract, the tips of her ears burned red, and her imagination started to run wild. Little did she know, with her soft curves pressed against him through the fabric and her sweet fragrance wafting into his nose with every step, Bai Qianluo was equally distracted. His cold, jade-like, flawless face was tinged with a faint blush.

Qiao Suluo noticed his breathing had grown slightly ragged. She wondered if she was squashing him and making him tired. Bringing her rosy lips close to his ear, she whispered, "Am I too heavy?

"Do you want to put me down?"

She silently vowed that once she got back, she would find another way to lose weight. This body was still far too plump. Unbeknownst to her, the warm breath brushing against his ear sent a tantalizing tingle down his spine, causing Bai Qianluo’s Adam’s apple to bob heavily.