Chapter 252: Fortunately My Beast Husband Rushed Over

Hua Zheng clenched his fist hard, his fingernails tearing his palm; the stabbing pain in his palm made him bite his teeth and keep a composed expression.

Damn!

I'm going all out! This is Kuangsha City's territory; even if I die I won't show fear in front of outsiders! Let you all rush straight to the master and Lord Lin!

Hua Zheng, to save face, forced his stiff legs to a speed that almost broke the wind‑fire wheel, instantly catching up with a group on Lei Ting Continent, and kept accelerating until he reached the side of their lord Cangqiong, walking side by side with a twisted expression.

Seeing an extra figure appear beside him, Cangqiong was a bit surprised, and the Golden-Eyed Beast rarely showed a hint of bewilderment.

Few Beastfolk can defy their nature and remain mobile when faced with the pheromone intimidation of a Beastfolk stronger than their own bloodline.

Since Beastfolk evolved, they have retained the fear triggered by predator scents; when they smell a Beastfolk aura stronger than their own, they experience rapid heartbeat, avoidance, panicked thoughts, and in severe cases a complete loss of mobility—an indelible survival instinct.

His aura pressure has always been highly effective; when he doesn't wish to strike, he uses his own pheromone to push back the crowd. The invisible aura creates an unbridgeable hierarchy between him and ordinary Beastfolk, and whenever he seeks to intimidate, no one remains unaffected.

Strange?

Cangqiong's golden eyes glanced to the side, and his gaze picked up an extra, unnecessary figure.

The young Flower Leopard before him was, in his eyes, no bigger than a sand mouse.

But.

Although the other was clearly frightened, its steps were not slow. In fact, it even moved a step ahead of him, half a body length in front, as if leading the way.

Interesting.

Cangqiong licked his lips; he had come this time for a peaceful trade negotiation, and later, if the opportunity arises, he will punish this flower leopard that knows no bounds.

The party walked through the camp's paths, and the farther they went toward the center the more open it became; firelight from the half‑moon lake shone over, dispelling the darkness.

Perimeter.

Under the camp's torches, sparks hissed and splashed upward with the wind, causing the hanging obsidian Black Panther totem banner to appear as if bathed in fire, looking especially soul‑stirring.

Center.

Three piles of massive logs burned in intersecting criss‑cross on the open ground, flames leaping several meters high, illuminating the surrounding luxurious blankets and the fierce male beasts seated upon them with crystal clarity. Their eyes fixed on the fragrant food on the low table before them, as if they had been starving for ages.

In the bright firelight, the blanket was filled with a group of muscular men; on the east side a gap was visible, where only a blanket and a low table were placed.

On the lavish blanket, a tall black‑haired male beast lowered his lashes, his gaze fixed on the female beside him, affectionately sweeping the strands that had slipped from her shoulder back.

Cangqiong walked forward, lightly glancing over Mo Lie, who is known as the lord of Kuangsha City, then his eyes lingered for a moment on the Little Female beside him.

Little liar.

What's with 'I'm just an employee picking Holy Maiden Fruit'? Now being on equal footing with Mo Lie, what does that even mean?

Not far away, the night wind lifted Lin Manzhi's robe; Mo Lie, standing beside her, leaned forward slightly, shielding her from the cool breeze.

Sensing the suddenly appearing unfamiliar aura, Mo Lie casually lifted his gaze, his icy stare colliding mid‑air with Cangqiong's.

Boom!

The central flames burst with a booming crack, the soaring blaze heating the cool night dramatically, crackling wildly as they burned.

The Beastfolk who, following the lord's order, added Black Oil to the fire almost had his hair singed, and hurried away from the fire's edge carrying the oil can.

"Mo Lie, could you get…" Lin Manzhi turned, intending to have Mo Lie fetch the watermelon juice on the table for her, but saw him staring out beyond the bonfire.

Came?

She suddenly realized, her eyes following his gaze forward.

There, beside Hua Zheng, a tall, statuesque Golden-Eyed Beast approached; his handsome features glimmered in the dancing firelight like the son of a sun god.

Cangqiong's aura had long since been fully restrained.

At this moment, while his gaze competed with Mo Lie's, Cangqiong was the first to shift his eyes, looking at the female seated on the blanket.

The female's jet‑black eyes were reflected by the flames into vivid red, transforming from a previously cool elegance to a fiery passion, like a blooming flower in the desert.

He stopped a few steps away from Lin Manzhi in front of the bonfire, pulling down the white veil on his head to reveal features like those of an elf prince.

Cangqiong looked at Lin Manzhi, smiled with a distinctly aristocratic air, and said, "Greetings? We meet again."

Before Lin Manzhi could speak, Mo Lie coldly said, "Cangqiong, watch your mouth, unless you want you and your guards to die here together."

A murderous intent flashed beneath Cangqiong's eyes.

He turned his head to stare at Mo Lie, as if recalling something and holding back, ignoring Mo Lie.

Cangqiong smiled again and looked at Lin Manzhi, saying, "I come with sincerity to negotiate with Kuangsha City; I offended you last time, and today I bring a gift of atonement, hoping the beautiful female will like it."

As his words finished, four broad‑shouldered men behind him lifted two one‑person‑tall crates and approached.

They set them down, opened the lids, and two radiant gemstone trees shimmered in the firelight, their hanging scarlet rubies more dazzling than the starry sky above.

The surrounding crowd stared intently, a wavering rustle rising among them.

Each ruby, vivid as blood, was a rarity—truly priceless!

Mo Lie's blue eyes were icy; faced with Cangqiong's blatant disregard, the ferocity buried deep within him began to surface, like a suppressed beast released from its cage.

He gave a slight curl of his lips; his body appeared strong and powerful, the leopard‑type muscle lines exceptionally refined. Though not overly bulky, countless battles have shown that such sleek muscles contain terrifying explosive strength, capable of easily ending an opponent's life.

Sand dust rose silently a few centimeters off the ground, as if alive, yearning for blood, eager to devour—

At that moment, Lin Manzhi glanced at the two ruby trees, withdrew her gaze, and shifted closer to Mo Lie.

She seized Mo Lie's hand, lifted it, nestled herself into his embrace, then wrapped his hand around her waist, comfortably leaning against the warm embrace of the black‑haired male beast.

Mo Lie's chest tightened, and his hand instinctively, expertly clasped the Little Female in his arms.

At that moment, the sandy ground fell silent, and the murderous intent that was about to solidify around him was blown away like a passing night breeze.

Lin Manzhi lifted her gaze to Cangqiong, her black eyes glittering in the firelight: "Oh, you really frightened me that day; thank goodness my Beast Husband rushed over to fetch me. These two trees can't leave me unannoyed, so you'd better give me an extra share of the profit later."

When she considered doing business on Lei Ting Continent, she could set aside her grievances against Cangqiong; he was once an enemy, but now could become a trading partner.