Chapter 123: Temptation

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Temptation

Tushan Feishang’s body couldn’t help but tremble slightly. He bit his lower lip hard to prevent himself from making a sound.

The sensation of her touching the meridians in his body was far too real. It was both painful and pleasurable, and his body instinctively bred a sense of deep yearning. He yearned for her scent. Her aura intertwined with his inside his body, carrying the fragrant scent of a female.

The tail he used to confine her body tightened involuntarily, as if wanting to wrap around her tightly.

Qiao Suluo couldn’t see her surroundings clearly. She could only make out the sound of erratic breathing through her ears and feel the constricting strength of the fox’s tail. Terrified, she poured all of her Wood Element Ability into his tail without a second thought. As a result, she became completely drained. Her vision went black, and she fainted on the spot.

Tushan Feishang couldn’t care about anything else. Reverting to his true form, he immediately caught her in his arms.

Looking at the person in his embrace, Tushan Feishang reached out and gently touched her cheek. Her skin was so pale and delicate that it would leave a mark at the slightest touch. She was truly fragile. Holding her so closely, he finally realized just how soft and boneless she felt.

"Qiao Suluo... Qiao Suluo?"

No matter how Tushan Feishang called out, she remained unresponsive. He had no choice but to carry her out the door first.

When a subordinate saw his master holding Miss Qiao, he was completely stunned. "M-Master?"

His master loathed females the most, yet he was actually holding one on his own initiative. Although she was his master’s former wife, hadn’t his master refused to even let her touch him before? Otherwise, Miss Qiao wouldn’t have harbored such deep resentment, to the point of sending his master to the Nanfeng Building.

Tushan Feishang hugged Qiao Suluo tighter, shielding her from prying eyes as he shot a sharp, piercing glare at his subordinate.

The subordinate immediately lowered his head, not daring to look. His master’s gaze had been so terrifying just now that he couldn’t help but shudder.

Tushan Feishang carried Qiao Suluo up to the third floor. He gently laid her on the bed, took out a clean towel, soaked it in water, and carefully wiped the sweat from her face.

When Qiao Suluo finally woke up, she stared at her unfamiliar surroundings in a daze, unable to gather her senses for a moment.

"You’re awake?"

Suddenly hearing a deep, melodious voice, Qiao Suluo turned her head from the bed and immediately saw Tushan Feishang sitting elegantly nearby. His silky, satin-like hair cascaded down his back, with a few stray locks resting over his chest. It made him look even more enchanting and alluring. Like a fallen angel with broken wings, his noble and bewitching demeanor exuded a fatal charm.

Qiao Suluo hurriedly sat up. "I... I don’t know how I fainted. Is... is your tail feeling any better?"

She wondered if her Wood Element Ability had any effect on him. As she spoke, Qiao Suluo looked around with a cautious expression, terrified that someone might overhear their conversation.

Tushan Feishang seemed to know what she was worried about. "Don’t worry. There’s a barrier around this room. No one else can hear us.

"As for my three severed tails, one has completely recovered."

Not only had it recovered, but this restored tail was now even more agile and sensitive than his other six tails.

His mind was still in turmoil. He wondered what kind of secrets she was hiding, as she was completely different from the person she used to be. Had he missed something? No wonder someone as gentle and indifferent as Que Hongjin would recklessly take to the sky with her in his arms.

Hearing this, Qiao Suluo’s eyes lit up. "That’s wonderful! Once I rest for a few days and recover my Wood Element Ability, I can help you heal the other two tails."

Tushan Feishang merely looked at her deeply. "If your body can’t handle it, you need to take it step by step."

Qiao Suluo froze for a moment. What did he mean by that? Was he actually caring about her? How was that possible?

"Then... if I help you heal your tails and redeem your freedom, will you still hold a grudge against me for what I did in the past?"

Tushan Feishang stood up, walked over to the bed, and sat down. Looking at her from a close distance, he replied, "If that’s the case, our past grievances will be wiped clean."

Qiao Suluo grew excited upon hearing this. She directly extended her pinky finger. "Then let’s make a pinky promise."

"A pinky promise?" Tushan Feishang raised his gorgeous brows. "That’s a childish trick."

"You already agreed anyway, so let’s promise."

Tushan Feishang shook his head helplessly, but he still reached out his hand as she asked.

Qiao Suluo immediately hooked her finger around his. "Pinky swear. Cross my heart and hope to die, it won’t change for a hundred years." As she spoke, she pressed her thumb against his.

The moment Qiao Suluo’s fingers touched his, Tushan Feishang’s hand and entire body stiffened. After the promise, he quickly withdrew his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose with his slender fingers, feeling utterly helpless.

"Are you really that afraid I’ll go back on my word?

"Do you have that little faith in me?"

Qiao Suluo pursed her lips. Of course she didn’t believe him. Foxes were the most cunning of all.

Watching her reaction, Tushan Feishang smiled even more bewitchingly. Anyone who knew him would realize that he was actually angry at this moment. His eyes crinkled in amusement, oozing charm. He drawled lazily, "Do you think this would work if I actually wanted to break my promise?"

Qiao Suluo glared at him. "You can’t go back on your word."

Tushan Feishang countered, "Then why did you deliver food to Yue Hanzheng, but not to me?"

She had a total of five Beast Husbands. Even Chu Moyuan had returned home with her. Only he and Yue Hanzheng were still left outside. Yet this little female let the other four eat her cooking, leaving him out entirely.

"What, do you think Yue Hanzheng is better than me?"

Qiao Suluo hadn’t expected Tushan Feishang to find out about a simple meal delivery. Then again, they were all in Nanhe County. There were hardly any secrets to speak of here.

"No, it’s just that I thought you were extremely particular about your food and clothing. You definitely wouldn’t care for my meager culinary skills."

Back when his fox tails were still intact, Tushan Feishang was the esteemed Young Master of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. Qingqiu Mountain was a top-tier faction in the entire Beast World Continent. It was said that every single item he used to own was exquisitely crafted and incredibly valuable. If his tails hadn’t been severed and his fox bloodline hadn’t developed issues, he never would have become her Beast Husband by a twist of fate.

"If you don’t bring it to me, how would you know if I’d care for it or not?

"Or is it that you don’t genuinely want to take me back home?"

Hearing this gave Qiao Suluo a massive headache. She felt that winning over a fox was truly no easy task. "Of course not! Next time I make something delicious, I’ll bring you a portion."

Tushan Feishang’s expression finally softened. He reached out to toy with a strand of her hair. "Then I’ll be looking forward to it.

"Wife, don’t let me down."

As he spoke, his lips curled into a smile so captivating it could steal one’s soul. Qiao Suluo hastily lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

Tushan Feishang then picked up a small box from the table, walked back over, and handed it to Qiao Suluo. "For you."

Qiao Suluo was confused. "What is this?"

Tushan Feishang raised an eyebrow. "Open it and see."

Under Tushan Feishang’s watchful eyes, Qiao Suluo opened the box. She gasped in surprise, "A Green Spirit Fruit?"

Having awakened the abilities of a Divine Doctor, she could recognize many rare spirit treasure medicinal materials.

Even the system was thoroughly excited. "Host, this is an extremely rare Green Spirit Fruit! It can nourish the body and has a particularly strong boosting effect on your Wood Element Ability.

"I didn’t expect Tushan Feishang to be so generous with you to actually give you something this good.

"It just goes to show that a fallen giant is still a giant. After all, he used to be the Young Master of the Qingqiu Clan. Even though he’s crippled now, he must still have a lot of good stuff in his possession."