Chapter 106: Restoring True Appearance

At the Tiger Clan's celebration banquet, Mo Xiao and the others did not attend.

Su Mo has not yet regained consciousness; they only want to stay by her side without moving a step.

Long Yan was present at the table, but his mind was elsewhere; since Miss Su and her several fiancés were absent today, he was considered an honored guest of the Tiger Clan and could not leave the seat casually.

Only the two Dragon Cubs could shuttle continuously between Su Mo's room and the banquet, delivering news about Su Mo to him.

Nan Nan made another trip, returned and whispered to Long Yan: "Minor General, Sister Mo hasn't woken up yet~"

Long Yan nodded: "Got it."

"I really hope Sister Mo wakes up soon~" Nan Nan said while shoving a piece of rabbit meat into her mouth.

Then she frowned and sighed: "I truly miss Sister Mo's stir‑fried rabbit; when will she finally wake up~"

Dong Dong, beside them, nodded wildly: "Sister Mo's cooking is still the best!"

After speaking, the two Dragon Cubs exchanged a glance, then began to brainwash Long Yan: "Minor General, don't you like Sister Mo? When she wakes, go propose marriage! Marry her, and then we can see Sister Mo often and eat her cooking!"

"We are all your most loyal attendants, always thinking only of you! Minor General, for your lifelong happiness, you must take this advice this time~"

Long Yan was speechless: "……"

For a moment it was impossible to tell whether they were after their own lifelong happiness or Su Mo's cooking…

Faint voices could be heard from all directions; although Miss Su did not come tonight, her name was mentioned repeatedly.

Next to Long Yan and the Dragon Cubs sat the sisters Xuan Shuang and Xuan Wei.

Having just toasted a round, Xuan Wei fell silent for a moment.

Listening to the voices around her, Xuan Wei couldn't help but laugh: "Truly, interesting people attract attention wherever they go. If I were a male Beastman, I'd also choose Miss Su!"

Xuan Shuang laughed: "Then you'd have to ask whether the few people by her side agree."

"As long as Miss Su agrees, who cares about them! No, I still have to pick for her the strongest Tiger Clan Beastmen!"

"Hold it, those few around her each have such deep scheming they could squeeze out ink; ordinary people are no match. Causing conflict would be unwise."

Xuan Shuang took a sip, raised an eyebrow and said: "Then we should find someone extraordinary~"

Xuan Wei chuckled lightly: "Don't indulge in those muddled thoughts. Those few are already at the table waiting for food; inserting someone now leaves no seat. Can they tolerate it? Look at that Dragon Clan Minor General—after queuing for so long, his dragon bones have been given away, and he still hasn't received a title."

Xuan Shuang raised an eyebrow: "So we need someone clever, at least someone who won't disgrace our Tiger Clan's face. Hmm, the newly appointed Junior Military Advisor seems fine—sharp mind and decent looks!"

Having said that, she turned her head to glance at Xuan Qing sitting nearby; he held a cup of wine, forever bearing that calm, unruffled, reticent demeanor.

"Boring!"

After speaking, Xuan Shuang lifted the wine on the table and downed it in one gulp.

On the evening of the second day of Su Mo's coma, Xuan Wei arrived on schedule to administer acupuncture to her.

Sometimes Xuan Shuang would give a few instructions, sometimes she would leave right after needling.

Other members of the Tiger Clan Tribe sometimes came to visit; today Xuan Shuang came along, and when they arrived they happened upon Xuan Qing, so they called him over as well.

At this moment, Xuan Qing and Jin Yan stood outside Su Mo's chamber door.

Xuan Shuang looked at the person on the bed and laughed: "Miss Su's appearance has recovered quickly; in just two short days she looks completely different from before."

The person on the bed had skin like solidified cream, like a finely carved jade figure. Though her eyes were closed, the ethereal beauty could not be concealed.

Xuan Wei withdrew the needles and said: "Her appearance recovers quickly, but the toxin inside her will take more time to be completely cleared."

Xuan Shuang cheerfully said: "No problem, we can keep her in the Tiger Clan for now."

Mo Xiao and the others thanked them and escorted her out of Su Mo's room.

When they were about to return, they happened to meet Tian Huan and Bai Chi, who had come to visit Su Mo, so the group stood outside and exchanged a few words.

At parting, Yue Ying, with his ears perked, heard a Tiger Clan soldier ask Tian Huan: "Second Miss said she wants to select a few outstanding Beastmen from the tribe for Miss Su to choose, to send for the North Wing Alliance Marriage; is that true?"

Tian Huan asked groggily: "Huh? Is that a thing?"

The man added: "Second Miss's attendant told me; it can't be wrong! General Tian Huan, why don't you recommend me to Second Miss?"

Tian Huan gave him a glance, then instinctively turned his head to look behind.

Unfortunately, his gaze met the fox husband of Miss Su…

Yue Ying clenched his back molars, looking at them with a half‑smile, his fan in hand nearly crushed by his grip.

Wife Master isn't even awake, and someone's already eyeing her? It's enough to drive him mad!

Tian Huan forced an awkward laugh, then kicked the nearby soldier's rear: "What are you thinking! Dreaming all day! Second Miss would never have such an idea; I advise you to discard the thought quickly!"

The young soldier retorted: "Second Miss's attendant said it with his own mouth…"

"What nonsense! Shut up!"

Another rude kick sent the person in front flying…

Tian Huan wondered, those who had just helped repel the enemy, and Second Miss now wants to arrange someone to snatch another's Wife Master?

Such underhandedness… indeed seems like something Second Miss could do!

But the Tiger Clan also cares about face; he still has to preserve the Tiger Tribe Steward's dignity.

Yue Ying watched their backs fade from view, gritted his teeth and said to Fei Yan and Mo Xiao: "You heard that, right? It's infuriating; the Tiger Clan is not a place to stay long!"

Fei Yan frowned: "Wife Master isn't someone everyone can look up to."

Yue Ying twisted his brow: "I'm just afraid she's putting in someone not ordinary!"

The three fell silent for a moment, each apparently recalling something, their brows slightly furrowed.

Yue Ying said bitterly: "When we return to the North Wing, we must get Wife Master to put the marriage matter on the agenda!"

Fei Yan and Mo Xiao also seemed thoughtful.

No matter what the future holds, we must first secure a position.

Just as the few reached the doorway, they heard Cang Lan's excited voice from inside: "Wife Master!"

In an instant, three figures darted into the room like lightning.

Su Mo, having slept for two days, still a bit dazed, when her vision cleared she saw those people staring at her in shock.

Su Mo was puzzled.

【Are these few stupid?】

She couldn't help a light laugh, chiding, "What are you staring at?"

Cang Lan, sitting at the bedside, was indeed somewhat foolish now; the Wife Master's eyes had always been charming, now even more dazzling, her gaze flowing like a galaxy. A frown, a smile, easily making one lose themselves.

Cang Lan's clear black eyes were full of delight: "Wife Master, you're truly beautiful."

Su Mo instinctively touched her face, then smiled and asked: "Has my appearance recovered?"

Fei Yan's deep, calm gaze fixed on her as he nodded: "Hmm."

Yue Ying handed her a bronze mirror; though the reflection was blurry, it could not hide her stunning beauty.

Willow-leaf brows, a pair of lustrous phoenix eyes that naturally exuded charm, vermilion lips vivid without makeup, complementing skin white as porcelain.

Her features were nearly flawless, a perfect beauty straight out of a picture book.

Su Mo herself was startled; no wonder those few were so shocked.

【Isn't this a bit too beautiful?】

In her mind came Xiao Jiu's snort: "Getting a bargain and still acting cute, with such a face you should be laughing in your dreams."

【Not bad, just so-so~】

Xiao Jiu disdainfully rolled her eyes: "Keep pretending!"

Su Mo got up and took her pulse; the poison in her body had stabilized, and part of it had cleared.

It seems the Beauty Smile indeed works on her.

She got up and said: "These days I've caused no little trouble for the Tiger Clan; now that I'm awake, I should personally go thank them."

Mo Xiao nodded: "We'll accompany the Wife Master."

The Wife Master emerged from the room, immediately drawing the attention of everyone in the courtyard.

They surrounded Su Mo, asking this and that, their eyes continually lingering on her face.

Naturally her disposition was lively; she had already mixed well with the courtyard folk, and now, facing this face, they were even more enthusiastic.

Not far away, Long Yan and two dragon cubs stood there, gazing at that familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face, all a bit dazed.

Nan Nan tugged him to Su Mo's side; Long Yan, ears red, greeted Su Mo: "Su, Miss Su, you've awakened!"

Probably too nervous, he even stammered a bit.

Su Mo narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Hmm, let the Minor General worry along."

Only see her brows and eyes curved, her gaze brimming with light, making it hard to look away.

"I..."

Long Yan only felt his heart pounding like thunder; at this moment he didn't know what to say.

Yue Ying lifted his eyes to meet Long Yan's infatuated gaze, and instantly a knot of gloom blocked his chest.

Not yet having figured out how to deal with this shameless stinky dragon before him, his peripheral vision caught Xuan Shuang and her siblings approaching.

Upon seeing that silver hair, Yue Ying's mood grew even more irritable.