Chapter 39: In Need of Comfort

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: In Need of Comfort

"Ah, run! He’s too fast!"

"He’s gone mad! Truly mad!"

"It’s all his ex-wife’s fault for selling him to the auction house. He had to fight every day in the Beast Fighting Arena. Those were life-and-death matches where he suffered countless injuries and lost so much blood. It’s no wonder he went berserk."

"Is he really going to die?"

Everyone knew that once a Beastman lost his mind and completely went berserk, if he wasn’t pacified in time, he would thoroughly degenerate into a wild beast. Once a Beastman degenerated into a wild beast, they became a Fierce Beast. They would threaten the safety of ordinary beastmen and had to be killed immediately.

As the crowd fled to safety, they couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pity and regret for Chu Moyuan. At the same time, they all hated his former wife. Many had gone to the Beast Fighting Arena to watch Chu Moyuan’s life-and-death matches, and they had all been captivated by his valiant fighting form.

"Ah, watch out! His true form is a highly venomous snake. The poisonous mist he releases is lethal..."

The crowd fell into sheer chaos.

Standing behind the stall, Qiao Suluo hadn’t even processed what was happening before she saw a massive black snake lunging toward them. The black snake was covered in dark scales, though they were now stained with red blood. A black mist swirled entirely around its body, making it look incredibly bloodthirsty and dangerous.

Seeing him charge at her, every hair on Qiao Suluo’s body stood on end. "Ah!" She reflexively closed her eyes and let out an uncontrollable scream. She was terrified of snakes more than anything else. She wanted to flee, but her body was completely stiff. Her legs felt like lead, leaving her unable to move a single inch.

The moment the snake’s body closed in, Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo sprang into action. Bai Qianluo was remarkably fast. Like a gust of wind, he swiftly positioned himself in front of Qiao Suluo. Biting his finger, he used his blood to draw a talisman formation, creating a barrier to block Chu Moyuan’s attack. However, Chu Moyuan’s eyes were red and bloodthirsty. Having long lost his sanity, he was attacking purely on instinct.

Que Hongjin also stood protectively in front of Qiao Suluo. At the same time, the Peacock Feather hidden weapons in his sleeves shot toward Chu Moyuan. The projectiles pierced the air with a sharp whistle, striking at the snake like a series of afterimages to halt his assault.

But the frenzied Chu Moyuan possessed strength and reaction speeds far beyond his usual limits. His snake body was exceptionally agile, rapidly dodging the hidden weapons. Simultaneously, he released a toxic aura, intending to poison Qiao Suluo and the others to death. Fortunately, Bai Qianluo, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, maintained the protective barrier, keeping them safe for the moment.

"What a beautiful snake body. It’s a shame he went berserk."

"Looks like someone’s going to die."

"Don’t be afraid! He’s not attacking the crowd; he’s going after that female beast!"

"I know her! That’s his former wife, the female beast who humiliated him and sold him to the underground auction house. He definitely hates her to the core. Even though he’s lost his mind and gone berserk, he still wants to kill her!"

"That female beast is incredibly vicious and selfish. She deserves to die!"

"But once a berserk Beastman sees blood, he will completely transform into a Fierce Beast! He’ll start killing other beastmen! Hurry and report this to the County Magistrate..."

Meanwhile, in the backyard of the county government.

A Government Official had intended to go in and report the matter to the County Magistrate, but the Master intercepted him.

"His Honor is meeting an important VIP today. He specifically ordered that he is not to be disturbed by anyone. Do not report anything unless it is of absolute importance."

The Government Official said anxiously, "But Master, a berserk Beastman has appeared in our county town. Once he turns into a Fierce Beast, we’ll all be in danger!"

The Master’s expression drastically changed. "How could a Beastman in our county suddenly go berserk?"

The current Empress of their Da Jing Dynasty was a wise ruler who had established a series of policies benefiting the nation and its people. Beastmen were able to live and work in peace, so it was exceedingly rare for one to go berserk and become a Fierce Beast.

The Government Official lowered his voice. "A Beastman escaped from the Qin Family’s Beast Fighting Arena."

The Master furrowed his brows deeply. The Qin Family were local wealthy elites with deep-rooted power and connections to higher-ups. Since they had committed no obvious crimes on the surface, His Honor had no jurisdiction to interfere in their affairs.

"How could he just escape out of nowhere?"

"I’m not sure. It seems this Beastman already had health issues—he was poisoned and suffered from hearing loss. Yet, he was continuously forced into the arena to fight. The constant battles triggered the poison, causing him to go berserk. After going berserk, he snapped his iron chains and ran out..."

Unable to worry about anything else, the Master could only figure out a way to find the County Magistrate. If this matter wasn’t handled properly, it would escalate into a massive disaster. A berserk Beastman’s combat power was several times greater than usual. Once transformed into a Fierce Beast, he would pose an extreme threat to the citizens of the county.

Back at the stall, Qiao Suluo was completely stiff, her body trembling slightly. She was terrified of snakes more than anything else. She was usually scared of even small snakes, let alone a giant snake several meters long. She had just seen his red-tinged eyes—his slit pupils had turned crimson, making them look incredibly eerie and filled with bloodthirsty killing intent. He was also letting out agonizing sounds, looking as if he was about to rush over and bite her to death.

However, she could also sense the presence of Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo. They were protecting her. It would be a lie to say her heart wasn’t moved. It turned out that in times of danger, they really would protect her. They didn’t just want her to die.

She desperately cried out in her mind, "System, System... quickly think of a way! I can’t let anything happen to Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo!"

Qiao Suluo hated herself for being so afraid of snakes. She hated that she couldn’t be of any help to Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo at this moment. She desperately wanted to ensure their safety.

The system replied, "Host, if you pacify his snake body, you can gradually help him regain his sanity. Otherwise, if you let him completely turn into a Fierce Beast, the mission will fail."

Qiao Suluo suspected she had heard wrong. "What? You know I’m absolutely terrified of creatures like snakes, let alone one this gigantic! I can’t even stand to look at it, and you’re telling me to go pacify his snake body?"

According to her original body’s memories, Qiao Suluo knew that on the Beast World Continent, if male beastmen suffered a mental breakdown, they were prone to violent frenzies and required pacification from a female beast. There were two methods: physical touch and forming a Contract. If one possessed strong spiritual power, mere physical touch was enough.

"I believe in you, Host. You can definitely do this," the system encouraged. "You wouldn’t want anything to happen to Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo, would you? Besides, if you don’t go and pacify him, all three of them might die. Didn’t you hear people saying they were going to find the County Magistrate? Once the County Magistrate brings the Government Officials here, they will kill Chu Moyuan on the spot. Host, you don’t have much time left."

Hearing these words, Qiao Suluo suppressed her intense fear of snakes and opened her eyes. When she saw Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo vomiting blood yet still desperately trying to block Chu Moyuan’s massive snake body, an inexplicable, resolute strength suddenly surged through her. She absolutely could not let anything happen to them.

"Que Hongjin, Bai Qianluo," Qiao Suluo called out. "Please hold him off for me. I’ll pacify him!"

Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo’s expressions both changed drastically. Bai Qianluo, in particular, knew exactly how afraid his wife was of snakes.

"Don’t be afraid, wife. Everything will be fine," Bai Qianluo reassured her. At this moment, because he had forcibly utilized his Blood Power, he had vomited blood several times and was extremely weak, leaving his voice quite faint.

Que Hongjin also wanted to stop Qiao Suluo from getting any closer. But Qiao Suluo walked toward Chu Moyuan step by step. Her gaze was steadfast, though her body was still trembling slightly.

Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo exchanged a glance. The two men used all their strength to restrain Chu Moyuan’s snake body as much as possible, though they knew they could only hold him for a fleeting moment.

Qiao Suluo quickly stepped forward and placed her hands on his body. Stroking him gently, she whispered, "Chu Moyuan, wake up. Don’t go berserk. Don’t turn into a Fierce Beast. It was all my fault before. I’m sorry. I realize my mistakes now, and I will change. I’ll buy you back..."