When Beauty Meets Beasts

A familiar voice came through the door.

"It's me."

Huanhuan raised her head and was extremely shocked.

It was Jian Yi's voice!

Huanhuan stood up, walked over quickly, and opened the door.

The person standing outside the door was indeed Jian Yi!

After not seeing him for a long time, Jian Yi looked much thinner. His face was pale, and his lips were dry. There were deep dark circles under his eyes.

Compared to the capable and steady Jian Yi of the past, the man in front of her was simply in a bad state.

Huanhuan could not help but ask, "How did you become like this?"

Jian Yi smiled bitterly. "The night He Zong led his men to launch a sneak attack on the 10,000 Beast Temple, they captured me and locked me in the dungeon. I thought they would kill me, but He Zong actually let me out again."

It dawned on Huanhuan. No wonder she hadn't seen Jian Yi recently. He had been locked up.

Jian Yi knelt on one knee and lowered his head deeply. "I'm sorry, Prophet. I didn't protect you and let you suffer."

She quickly helped him up. "He Zong came too suddenly. We were unprepared and fell into his trap. You don't have to blame yourself too much."

The more she said this, the more guilty Jian Yi felt.

As the person in charge of all the divine servants, it was his negligence that he did not discover that someone had invaded the temple at the first moment.

If not for the special circumstances now, he really wanted to apologize with his life!

Huanhuan let him in.

At this moment, Xing Chen had already carefully put away the portrait. He raised his head and looked at Huanhuan, then glanced at Jian Yi behind her.

Jian Yi instinctively sensed danger and stopped walking.

Huanhuan gestured for him to sit down.

Jian Yi said, "I can stand."

He was a stubborn beast and had a very strict principle of seniority. Huanhuan did not force him and asked, "Do you want to eat something? I have fruits and some dried meat and buns." Please visit 𝒇𝐫e𝑒𝔀𝒆𝚋no𝐯𝘦𝘭. c𝑜𝗺

Jian Yi said that there was no need.

Huanhuan took out a large pile of food from her space and pushed it in front of Jian Yi. "Look at how thin you are. Hurry up and eat more."

During this period of time, Jian Yi had been trapped in the dungeon. He could not eat or sleep, and his mental and physical condition was very bad.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't have an appetite." Jian Yi paused and hesitated for a moment before continuing, "He Zong let me out because he wants you to meet someone."

"Why didn't He Zong tell me himself?"

Jian Yi subconsciously looked at Xing Chen beside her and wanted to say something but hesitated.

Huanhuan turned her head to look at Xing Chen. She immediately understood what Jian Yi meant.

It must be because Xing Chen didn't allow He Zong to see her.

Huanhuan asked, "Who does He Zong want me to meet?"

Jian Yi said, "It's the leader of the merfolk."

Huanhuan was very surprised. "You mean Chen Yuan?"

"Yes, it's him."

At this critical juncture, what was Chen Yuan doing in the City of 10,000 Beasts?

Huanhuan was very puzzled. "Why does Chen Yuan want to see me?"

"I heard from He Zong that Patriarch Chen Yuan has brought the precious shark crystal. He wants to represent the mermaid race to join the City of 10,000 Beasts and offer the shark crystal as a tribute. However, he has a condition. He wants to personally hand the shark crystal to you."

Realization dawned on her.

So that was how it was!

No wonder He Zong was in such a hurry to see her. With his personality, he must be very envious of the merfolk and the shark crystals. He wanted to take them both.

Jian Yi said hesitantly, "I think this might be a turning point, but it might also be a trap. You have to be careful."

"I know." Huanhuan quickly made a decision. "Tell He Zong that I'm willing to meet the leader of the merfolk."

"Alright."

Jian Yi left quickly.

She was still pondering why Chen Yuan had suddenly appeared when Xing Chen silently leaned over and muttered, "Why did you agree to He Zong's request? Just because of Jian Yi?"

If Huanhuan said yes, he would immediately kill Jian Yi.

"It has nothing to do with Jian Yi. I just don't want to be locked up here anymore. There are battles everywhere outside. I have to think of a way to leave this place as soon as possible and work together with everyone to protect our home."

Xing Chen didn't care about fighting. He only cared about her.

"If you escape, will you leave me like before?"

Little Brat said, "Don't hesitate! Tell him what he wants to hear! Make him let down his guard! Otherwise, you won't be able to regain your freedom for the rest of your life!"

Huanhuan involuntarily said, "No."

Xing Chen was skeptical. "Really?"

He had been deceived by her too many times in the past. He no longer dared to trust her too much.

Huanhuan raised her hand. "I swear to God."

She prayed in her heart, 'Oh God, the oath I'm making now is forced by circumstances. Please don't take it seriously!'

Xing Chen stared into her eyes. "Swear on the lives of your children."

This oath was too ruthless!

She was a little afraid to speak. "This is between us. It has nothing to do with the children. Don't get them involved…"

"If you don't swear, I won't let you go."

Huanhuan knew very well that with Xing Chen's stubborn personality, he would definitely do as he said.

She had no choice but to bite the bullet and swear, "I swear on my children that I'll never leave Xing Chen in the future. Otherwise, my children will…"

Xing Chen: "Die horrible deaths!"

Huanhuan squeezed out the words with difficulty. "Die horrible deaths…"

'Oh God! Please don't take my oath seriously!'

Xing Chen smiled contentedly. "I'll trust you one last time."

…

The next morning, Huanhuan woke up.

As soon as she sat up, she saw Xing Chen blocking the door. There seemed to be someone standing outside.

As she put on her clothes, she asked in a muffled voice, "Who's outside?"

He Zong's voice immediately sounded.

"Lady Prophet, it's me!"

When he needed help, he would call her 'Lady Prophet.'

Huanhuan sneered in her heart. She put on her clothes, put on a veil, and folded the bedding neatly. Then, she asked Xing Chen to let the guest in.

Xing Chen took a step aside and let He Zong in.

He seemed to be afraid of Huanhuan's bewitching eyes. He stopped two meters away from her and said, "The leader of the merfolk has already gone up the mountain. He'll reach the temple soon. Please go to the front hall now."

Huanhuan took out two meat buns and gave one to Xing Chen.

As she ate, she headed out.

He Zong could not help but remind her, "You're a prophet, so you shouldn't eat in front of outsiders. That's not very proper."

Huanhuan chuckled. "You almost ruined me. Why do you care if I'm elegant or not?"

He Zong was rendered speechless.

When they reached the front hall, Huanhuan had already finished the meat bun in her hands.

She looked around and casually asked, "Where's Jian Yi?"

He Zong answered, "He's naturally where he should be."