Chapter 80: Do You Like It?

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Do You Like It?

Qiao Suluo was still a bit stunned after being pulled aside by Chu Moyuan.

She had been standing very close to the riverbank just a moment ago. In a flash, Chu Moyuan had yanked her further away from the water.

It seemed he was afraid she would fall in.

Before Qiao Suluo could recover her senses, Chu Moyuan had already shifted into his true form and dived into the river.

Beneath the water’s surface, his snake body rapidly expanded, attempting to coil around the White Whale and bring him up.

However, the riverbed had a steep slope at this section, making the current incredibly fierce. Chu Moyuan had to try several times before he finally managed to drag the White Whale ashore.

Qiao Suluo noticed wounds inflicted by hidden projectiles on the White Whale’s true form, with half an arrow still lodged in his flesh.

Seeing such grievous injuries, Qiao Suluo’s expression grew solemn.

She wondered if Mo Xuan Ye was the one behind this.

At the thought of this, a cold, sharp gleam flickered in Qiao Suluo’s eyes.

She was definitely going to get revenge.

With no time to overthink and completely ignoring the pouring rain, Qiao Suluo quickly and cleanly pulled the arrow out of Bai Qianluo’s body before channeling her Healing Ability into him.

Watching her, a profound look flashed in Chu Moyuan’s dark eyes. He plucked a large leaf and held it over her to shield her from the rain.

Qiao Suluo was fully concentrated on healing Bai Qianluo. The still-bleeding wounds on his body began to close up at a visible rate.

Chu Moyuan watched her heal Bai Qianluo with his own eyes. The injuries had been so severe just moments ago, constantly bleeding, but in merely a short while, the bleeding had stopped, and the wounds had healed.

He had never seen such Medical Skill before. To be precise, it was more like a miracle born of Divine Arts.

Recalling how his own ears had regained a bit of hearing, he stared deeply at Qiao Suluo, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

It turned out she truly possessed Medical Skill, and such miraculous Medical Skill at that.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he genuinely would have found it hard to believe.

No wonder she had claimed she could cure his deafness.

After his injuries were mostly repaired, Bai Qianluo automatically shifted from his true form back into his human form, though he had yet to wake up.

Qiao Suluo took his pulse again. After feeling it, she recoiled in shock as if her hand had been burned. "This..."

Noticing Qiao Suluo tremble, Chu Moyuan stepped forward and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Qiao Suluo’s face instantly grew hot. She couldn’t exactly say that Bai Qianluo had been drugged with *that*, could she?

Seeing Qiao Suluo keep her head down in silence, Chu Moyuan leaned in to take a look. As soon as he got close, he caught a whiff of a peculiar fragrance. Since his true form was a Snake Beast, his sense of smell was exceptionally sharp.

His face darkened. "He’s been drugged with Combination Powder. Its effects are several times stronger than Enchantment Powder. There is no other cure except to mate with a female.

"If the drug isn’t dispelled, he will lose his life.

"Combination Powder is a forbidden drug. How did it end up here?"

Chu Moyuan spoke with narrowed eyes, looking down at Qiao Suluo.

Meeting Chu Moyuan’s gaze and seeing the dark, obscure look in his eyes, Qiao Suluo glared at him. "You don’t think I was the one who drugged him, do you?

"No matter what, I would never harm Bai Qianluo like this, let alone put his life in danger.

"Besides, I’ve been with you for the past two days."

Crossing his arms, Chu Moyuan said coldly, "You bought Combination Powder at the black market before and drugged me with it."

Qiao Suluo didn’t quite remember all the memories of her original host. "Then how did you cure the Combination Powder and save your life?"

"Heh. You spiked it, but I never drank that bowl of soup."

Hearing this, Qiao Suluo vaguely recalled that particular memory and was suddenly rendered speechless. No wonder Chu Moyuan’s first instinct was to suspect her.

Even though Bai Qianluo was currently unconscious, his body continued to burn up and tremble.

This couldn’t go on.

Unable to refute Chu Moyuan, Qiao Suluo softly suggested, "Why don’t we go find a cave to take shelter from the rain first?"

Chu Moyuan looked at the rain, estimating that it was only going to get heavier. Since they wouldn’t be able to leave the forest anytime soon, he could only lead Qiao Suluo into a cave first, then return to carry the unconscious Bai Qianluo into the cavern located halfway up the mountain.

It was unknown which Beastman had carved out this cave in the past. Perhaps it had been excavated by Great Powers from a bygone era. It was incredibly spacious inside and kept very clean, complete with a wooden bed and several animal skins.

Looking at their drenched clothes, Chu Moyuan said, "I’ll go find some dry firewood."

With that, he walked out of the cave.

Not long after, Bai Qianluo woke up on the wooden bed.

Seeing him stir, Qiao Suluo said excitedly, "Qianluo, you’re awake! You..."

Just as she spoke in excitement, she met Bai Qianluo’s eyes. His gaze, usually as clear as glacial glass, now shimmered with a blue luster, as deep and alluring as the ocean.

"Wife, you’re safe. Thank goodness."

As soon as he spoke, Bai Qianluo’s normally aloof and clear voice was thick with an unshakable huskiness. There was a slight tremor at the end of his words, and his breathing was erratic.

Looking at him in this state, Qiao Suluo only felt that he was breathtakingly beautiful. Normally, he was cold and elegant, like an ethereal celestial being untouched by worldly affairs. Now, however, it was as if he had been dragged down to the mortal realm, tainted by earthly desires.

Bai Qianluo propped himself up, trying to sit.

Qiao Suluo hurriedly rushed forward to support him, saying, "Don’t push yourself. I’m fine.

"But you’ve been drugged with Combination Powder. What on earth happened?"

When Qiao Suluo hadn’t touched him, Bai Qianluo felt slightly better. But the moment she made contact, his body trembled uncontrollably, as if the beast inside him was threatening to break free from its restraints.

Desperately suppressing his body’s cravings, Bai Qianluo panted lightly and explained, "Que Hongjin and I followed your scent to find you, but we were injured by Mo Chi. Afterward, a Beastman drugged me with Combination Powder, and I fell off the cliff."

There were some details Bai Qianluo left out. In truth, a female who had entered the forest’s Secret Realm had taken a liking to him. When he refused to yield, she took advantage of his weakened state to sprinkle Combination Powder on him. Using the last ounce of his remaining strength, he had dragged himself to the edge of the cliff and jumped.

He had been fully prepared to die.

If his heart remained unmoved, so be it. But since it had been moved, his body and soul belonged solely to his wife. No one else could even dream of having him, not even his corpse.

Yet, he never expected to run into his wife right after.

"Wife, I’m sorry. It’s my fault for not protecting you."

As he spoke, the usually cool tone of his voice was laced with a raspy edge. His body trembled, and a faint flush colored the corners of his eyes and brows.

"Don’t say that. I’m fine right now. You’re the one in trouble. Um... do you need my help with the Combination Powder?"

Qiao Suluo remembered the system telling her that establishing a Contract with one of her Beast Husbands would awaken it.

Although the current location was a bit inappropriate, Bai Qianluo needed the drug’s effects neutralized, so she couldn’t afford to care too much right now.

Otherwise, if a night passed like this, something terrible might happen to him.

Bai Qianluo gazed deeply at Qiao Suluo. His glass-like eyes were now surging with dark undercurrents. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he said, "I do need my wife."

"Then I... I... can help."

Although Qiao Suluo had formed a Contract with Que Hongjin, it had been Que Hongjin taking the initiative. Thus, her face was currently somewhat red.

Especially after uttering those words, she felt too embarrassed to even look at Bai Qianluo.

A soft sigh escaped Bai Qianluo’s throat. Reaching out with his slender hand, he grasped Qiao Suluo’s and gently pulled her into his embrace, wrapping his arms around her before lowering his head to capture her lips.

The moment their lips met and he tasted her sweet breath, the suppressed, restrained aura around Bai Qianluo instantly broke free. With a captivating darkness swirling in the depths of his cool eyes, he continued to softly suckle on her lips, murmuring, "Does my wife like this?"