CHAPTER 149: CHAPTER 140 UGLY HUMAN HEART_1

Under the shade of a tree, the male shimmering with golden light picked his nose and scratched his feet.

He leisurely flicked his boogers, shooting them through a tree with a flick.

Then he immediately sat up, amusing himself with surprise. "OH! WOW!"

The soft and cute cub Bei Ji quietly asked Xi Qing, "Third brother, we don’t actually know the way to Myriad Beasts City. What should we do?"

They had just deceived that male into thinking they knew the way. It was merely a temporary measure, with the idea of first securing this powerful backer.

But in reality, they also had no clue how to get to Myriad Beasts City, which put Bei Ji in a difficult position.

Xi Qing glanced at the disheartened leopard Beastman nearby, who was nursing his severe wounds, and whispered to Bei Ji, "I have a way."

Bei Ji was puzzled. "What can you do? You’re not thinking of asking them, are you?"

Xi Qing nodded, his voice as tender as a young child’s. "Mm, we just need to ask directly."

Although confused, Bei Ji still went along with Xi Qing and approached the few leopard Beastmen. With a youthful face, he managed to squeeze out a bit of ferocity. "Get up, answer me!"

The leopard Beastman glanced disdainfully at the two little snake whelps but still sat up. With a flattering expression, he said, "Young master, you ask, and I’ll tell."

A voice identical to that of the Beastman they were facing entered Xi Qing’s ears.

Two unwanted little snake runts. If it weren’t for that golden fool you’ve got backing you, I wouldn’t bother with you at all!

Xi Qing raised his eyebrows slightly.

He could hear someone’s inner voice again.

Bei Ji demanded, "How do we get to Myriad Beasts City? I advise you to answer truthfully!"

The leopard Beastman said obsequiously, "Young master, you’re asking about Myriad Beasts City? Go east for ten days, and you’ll reach it."

Heh, you little snake brats, like I would tell you that Myriad Beasts City is actually three days to the west. Once you’ve gone east for ten days, that golden fool will definitely find out you’ve been led astray, and then you’ll be in trouble. HAHAHA! Offend me, will you? I’ll show you!

Xi Qing stepped forward and kicked the leopard Beastman twice.

Indeed, what a filthy-minded Beastman!

Bei Ji pressed, "Is what you’re saying true? Ten days to the east? How can you prove it?!"

Seeing Bei Ji’s insistence on verification, Xi Qing pulled him aside and said, "Bei Ji, there’s no need to ask anymore. I know the way now."

"You know? Do you really believe what he says? Third brother, this Beastman is no good person!"

Xi Qing stretched out his hand to ruffle Bei Ji’s hair. "Don’t worry. I’ve got this."

He looked at Bei Ji and then glanced at the Golden Crystal Beastman nearby.

He seemed to be getting a grasp on his ability to read others’ minds. It appeared that he could only hear the thoughts of those with ugly hearts.

At this thought, Xi Qing touched his own face.

Noticing Xi Qing’s action, Bei Ji said sensitively, "Third brother, are you worried about your face again? Don’t care about what they say; it’s their hearts that are ugly! Your face will recover one day!"

Xi Qing suddenly smiled. "Bei Ji, I have never been so grateful for the two gifts my mother gave me. One is this mask, and the other is this half of my face. You’re right. What’s truly ugly has never been my face; it’s the hearts of others."

So, it’s the hearts of the wicked, then? This ability... he gladly accepted it.

「...」

Tai Seng eagerly helped around Si Yan’s cave, feeling an unprecedented sense of relief since She Wang had left!

Si Yan hadn’t given him much work, but he was adept at finding tasks for himself. He hunted and piled up several game animals, filled a large jar with clean water, swept the ground repeatedly, and organized everything with exceptional neatness!

After finishing his chores, he went outside the cave and stood guard at the entrance.

Si Yan played with the two cubs for a while before she saw Tai Seng sitting outside the cave.

Si Yan walked out of the cave and asked with curiosity, "Tai Seng, won’t you go and rest?"

Tai Seng’s eyes lit up, and he said with a cheery smile, "Si Yan! I’m quite fine right here. Don’t mind me; just treat me as if I’m air."

With She Wang gone, Tai Seng would not leave Si Yan’s side no matter what.

Si Yan returned to the cave and lay down with her two cubs to sleep.

She missed Xi Qing and Bei Ji dearly, wondering when they could truly reunite as a family.

As she pondered, Si Yan began to drift off into a drowsy sleep.

Before long, she heard suppressed, angry cursing from outside.

Startled awake, Si Yan rose and exited the cave. She saw Tai Seng’s burly figure standing guard. Before them, a male Yanxiang Tribe Beastman was supporting the blood-soaked and extremely weak Lang You.

Si Yan looked curiously at Lang You for a moment, a hint of understanding in her eyes. She asked, "Wow, such severe wounds. Did you kill Lang Xin?"

Lang You, the wolf Beastman, slowly raised his head. A wry, wolfish smile appeared on his extremely pale face. "Not yet," he said.

"So what are you here for?"

Without hesitation, he blurted out, "I’m begging you to save me."

Si Yan raised her eyebrows slightly. It was indeed strange for a male to utter "I’m begging you to save me" so readily and confidently.

Lang You smiled knowingly, as if he were an old friend. "Si Yan, you couldn’t really believe that I would kill Lang Xin while our partnership contract was still in place, could you? Killing the Mistress—the Beast God’s punishment would be triple that of killing an unrelated female. Do you think this small body of mine could take it?"

Si Yan raised an eyebrow. "Then what’s with these injuries now?"

"I dissolved my partnership with Lang Xin," Lang You said with a low chuckle. "Of course, I had to deceive her to do it."

He had used some tactics to deceive Lang Xin into dissolving their partnership. Though severely injured, he was finally free.

"I know you’re waiting for me to deal with Lang Xin. Don’t rush me. Let me recover. Once my body has healed, I’ll kill her myself. For now, seeing how miserable I am and considering I might still be of use to you in the future, how about saving me?"

Si Yan eyed his small frame. "Not saving you."

Having said that, Si Yan turned around, ready to return to the cave.

"Hey, wait a minute," Lang You said helplessly. "Females can be really heartless."

"Cut the crap. There’s nothing between us, and I have no reason whatsoever to rescue you."

A smile touched Lang You’s lips. "Si Yan, I’m a wandering Beastman now. Besides you, I can’t think of anyone who might be willing to save me. Why don’t you help me think of someone?"

"Go wherever you’re supposed to go. The Yanxiang Tribe will treasure you."

Lang You raised an eyebrow. "Treasure a wandering Green Crystal Beastman?"

To sever his partnership with Lang Xin, Lang You had paid a hefty price—his cultivation had regressed, and he was severely injured.

Lang You looked at Si Yan with that wolfish glint in his eyes. "Si Yan, I’m still useful. I can help you kill Lang Xin. Besides, I have some news for you. I believe this news is worth you saving me."

Only then did Si Yan halt her steps. "What news?"

Lang You chuckled softly. "But I have conditions."

Si Yan raised her eyebrows.

Lang You said, "My terms are not difficult. How about you take me as your Guardian Beast?"

The moment Lang You spoke those words, Tai Seng, who was standing by, almost bristled with immediate anger!