Chapter 101: with translation of chapter title

Su Mo briefly told Long Yan about the Tiger Clan's situation; now Long Yan's people are still in the rear, and they can reach near the Tiger Clan around midnight.

He came so quickly solely because he was worried about Su Mo's safety.

Now that he confirmed she was fine, the stone in his heart was completely set aside.

Upon learning that Long Yan was willing to cooperate with them, Xuan Shuang was naturally very grateful.

Next, they discussed how to repel the enemy.

Su Mo listened for a moment, then came out.

Having been busy half the day, she felt a bit tired and wanted to sleep early.

Just after returning to the room, Mo Xiao drew hot water.

"Wife Master, wash up; I'll keep watch at the door."

Su Mo gestured with her hand for him to come over.

After Mo Xiao approached, she lowered her head to look at the bloodstain on his waist and said, "You're injured and didn't even say anything?"

"Just a minor injury, it's fine."

She was already exhausted from working half the day, and he didn't want to worry her with these matters.

"Sit down, let me take a look."

Su Mo, without further ado, pressed him to sit on the edge of the bed.

Then she untied the sash of his robe, revealing a graze from an arrow on his waist.

Fortunately, it was not poisoned.

After taking out disinfectant to clean it, she helped him apply medicine.

"Be careful; I only asked you to help, not to risk your lives."

Just as Su Mo was about to help him put on his clothes, the person in front of her grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.

Mo Xiao held her, his low, restrained voice asking, "Wife Master, are you worried about me?"

"Nonsense!"

Su Mo struggled to get up, but he held her tightly again.

He gently rubbed his cheek against hers and whispered, "May I hold you for a while?"

The room fell silent for a moment.

Mo Xiao leaned close to her ear and whispered softly, "Tiger Clan, is there really an antidote that can cure the poison on the Wife Master's body?"

Su Mo didn't know how to answer that question.

【The poison in my body is too complex; it's unlikely that just one or two things can resolve it. I really don't want their hopes to rise only to be dashed even more…】

【Xiao Jiu is utterly useless; can't you upgrade my laboratory quickly?!】

Xiao Jiu: "……"

Mo Xiao held her, his tone filled with an unprecedented plea: "Whether it works or not, let's give it a try, okay? What if it helps?"

"Mm."

Su Mo's mind wandered, thinking 【Anyway, it probably won't kill me; this body of mine could be considered immune to all poisons!】

The next second, she felt his arms tighten around her, and his low, powerful voice came from beside her ear: "I wish you health and safety."

Su Mo felt a warmth in her chest, leaned close to his neck, and whispered softly: "You too, promise me that no matter what, you will always put yourself first."

Mo Xiao remained silent for a moment, then said: "Except you."

Su Mo frowned at him: "No, I can't be that exception either."

Last time, with Ye Yuan's situation, she certainly didn't want it to happen again.

【If one person's life is placed above another's, that violates humanity.】

Mo Xiao, however, fixed his gaze on her eyes, speaking word by word: "You are, only you are that exception. In my world, you outweigh all rules."

Before Su Mo could speak again, he leaned in and kissed her.

Mo Xiao's kiss this time was unlike his usual domineering style; it was tender, almost devout, each gentle suck carrying a restrained tremor.

After the kiss, he held the still-dazed Su Mo and asked: "Wife Master, can you understand how important you are to me? I never imagined I would care so much for someone…"

"So you must not come to harm; even if there's only a sliver of hope, I will try. Please, for my sake and theirs… cherish yourself."

Su Mo leaned lightly against his chest, her eyes shimmering as she gazed at his profile and whispered softly: "All right, after we help the Tiger Clan repel the external foes, I will demand a reward from them."

"Mm."

Mo Xiao certainly knew that 'Reciprocal Kindness' is the conduct of a petty person, but for the sake of the one he loves, what harm is there in acting like a petty person once?

He lowered his head and asked in a hoarse voice: "Do you want to take a bath?"

Su Mo nodded, intending to rise from his embrace.

But he firmly gripped her with both hands, Mo Xiao's dark, deep eyes fixed on her.

From the depths of his dark eyes, a cluster of Dark Fire suddenly ignited: "I'll help you."

"I..." Su Mo's bright eyes widened.

【What outrageous nonsense is he spouting?!】

The next second, the person before her sealed her lips with another kiss.

Mo Xiao pinned her struggling hands, his low voice coaxing: "Mo'er, be good; I will treat you gently…"

Su Mo's slight resistance was utterly insignificant, and the more she struggled, the more excited he became…

This is the Tiger Clan, after all; she certainly didn't want to cause a spectacle.

She blushed and said: "You're not allowed to do anything excessive, or else I'll—I'll hit you!"

"Mm." Mo Xiao replied, his mind wandering.

In a few motions, he stripped off her dress and casually tossed it aside, then carried her to the tub.

In his view, what he does to her is not excessive; it's all his duty.

In the room filled with misty vapor.

"……"

"Mo Xiao, you…… stop, stop your mouth!"

A low laugh with breath came from his embrace: "Mo'er, do you want me to stop, or to shut up?"

"Mm~"

Su Mo didn't dare make a sound, and a low moan she didn't even recognize herself escaped between her lips and teeth.

Finally, being entangled by him was unbearable; she could only bite her lip and speak to coax him: "... Don't make trouble, next time, next time I will definitely let you have your fill."

"Wife Master, are you sure?" Mo Xiao's eyes tinged with an abnormal red at the corners.

He grabbed her hand and pressed it to a spot: "A promise is worth a thousand gold; Wife Master, you cannot go back on it."

Su Mo's already flushed cheeks instantly turned even redder.

She struggled to pull her hand free, stammering: "You, you!"

Mo Xiao leaned against her neck, panting, and said: "Mo Mo, you need to detox quickly, otherwise…… I will never be satisfied."

Su Mo, blushing, coquettishly said: "You, you hurry up and get out!"

【I must have been crazy just now; how could I say that to him…… This snake goes crazy and doesn't care about its life! I can't take it…… Next time I'll just pretend to be stupid.】

Mo Xiao gave a light laugh; it doesn't matter if the Wife Master has a bad memory, as long as he remembers.

He then scooped her out of the tub, quickly dried her body, and placed her on the bed.

Su Mo, upon thinking of what he had just done…… instinctively shrank back inside.

The Snake Tail lightly hooked, and she fell back into his embrace again.

Mo Xiao rubbed the top of her head and softly said: "I won't bother you anymore, go to sleep."

After saying that, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then turned and left.

Su Mo heard the door close and let out a slight sigh of relief.

A string of numbers suddenly flashed through her mind.

Mo Xiao Affection Level 90.

Fei Yan 88.

Yue Ying 84.

Ye Yuan 76.

Cang Lan 71.

Lu Ren Jia 72.

Lu Ren Yi 41.

Su Mo was surprised; Ye Yuan's Affection Level went up by 2???

How did it increase?

Does it increase just from meeting? Amazing!

Xiao Jiu: "Cough, cough,"

Mo Xiao came out of Su Mo's room and immediately ran into Yue Ying, Fei Yan, Cang Lan, and Long Yan.

The four almost simultaneously caught the scent of Su Mo on Mo Xiao, and their eyes darkened at the same time.

Long Yan knew that among those present, he was the least likely to care about such things, but that unfamiliar emotion came on quickly, and he could not control it……

The sharp-eyed fox spotted a fine mark on Mo Xiao's neck, and instantly overturned the vinegar jar.

I knew that the sudden disappearance of that stinky snake meant no good; indeed, it's a scheming snake!

Fei Yan told him about the Tiger Clan's deployment here. Mo Xiao nodded to show he understood.

After finishing that matter, Long Yan left.

He still needed to meet up with the main force behind; Su Mo was already asleep now, so he didn't want to disturb her.

After greeting Mo Xiao and the others, he left.

Yue Ying and the others were also preparing to sleep.

As for the Tiger Tribe's side, Xuan Shuang and her siblings, the third brother, along with Bai Chi, Tian Huan, and Hei Hu, were still discussing the details in the study.

Xuan Shuang furrowed her brows and said: "If it weren't for Miss Su and her several fiancés, we would probably suffer heavy losses."

Hei Hu: "Thanks to her plan tonight, otherwise we might not have been able to scare those people off."

Tian Huan then said: "That Miss Su is quite extraordinary; I admit I previously had too many objections to her……"

Bai Chi succinctly said: "She is a good person."

Xuan Shuang laughed and said: "She is indeed interesting; her medical skill is superb, and she's also sharp-witted. Even I can't help being attracted to her, let alone her several fiancés. No wonder each of them stares at her so intently. Who wouldn't like such an interesting person?"

After saying that, she turned and looked at Xuan Qing beside her: "Third brother, do you have anything to say? Or do you still think that Miss Su is a deceitful woman?"

In Xuan Qing's calm brows and eyes, there was no ripple at all.

All we heard was him softly saying: "I'm going back to my room first."