Chapter 208
Chapter 208
Several female warriors entered and grabbed Shen Lang's arms.
“Wait a moment! At least let me take a bath first. But Miss Qiu Yao'er, why aren't you leaving this place? Why aren't you following your master to wander aimlessly to distant lands and explore the unknown world beyond the sea?”
Seeing Qiu Yao'er's silence, Shen Lang knew he was a complete outsider. She had spoken at length with Zhu Hongxue about him and had also said a word to Xu Qianqian. But she hadn't said a single word to Shen Lang. Some said the quickest way to a woman's heart was to sleep with her, but that depended on the person. Qiu Yao'er was a complete exception. Sleeping with her once, or even a hundred times, would be useless.
She was as clear as ice and as pure as jade, never having even touched a man's finger. But she wasn't deliberately guarding her chastity, and it certainly wasn't for a future husband. It was simply because she disliked physical contact with men. Yet last night, she had lost control and dallied with Shen Lang, bidding farewell to her virginity. However, she didn't seem to dwell on it or care. It was like a drunken tantrum. After an embarrassing incident caused by drunkenness, does one feel any emotions toward the alcohol or the bottle? That was impossible. One would only resolve never to drink again.
“If you have anything else to say to me, say it now. I am very grateful that you stepped forward to treat me. So, even though you dressed as a woman and had impure intentions toward me, I can let it slide.”
Of course, the impure intentions Qiu Yao'er mentioned were not about what happened last night. Qiu Yao'er continued.
“I slept with you last night, and I'm very sorry for losing control and hurting you.”
*No need to be sorry. It hurt, but… it was satisfying. It was even better than the countless times I've done it myself.*
“The gold coins in this box are to compensate you for the injuries I inflicted on your body. The debt I owe you for saving me still stands. Whenever you want me to repay it, just send someone to let me know. But as for any other impure intentions, don't delude yourself any longer. Twenty years ago, I was adrift at sea for days and nights. If my adoptive father hadn't saved me, I would have died long ago and become fish food. Therefore, I will never betray my adoptive father. Go. And never set foot in Raging Tide City again!”
After she finished speaking, Qiu Yao'er left immediately, and Xu Qianqian hurried after her.
* * *
Grimacing, Shen Lang got into the bathtub to wash. It was truly painful yet satisfying. He closed his eyes, leaned back in the tub, and reviewed his gains and losses. Was his plan in Raging Tide City a success this time? It was hard to say, but everything had changed drastically. That damned aphrodisiac, that damned Qiu Xiao.
If not for what happened last night, Shen Lang's identity would not have been exposed. The plan was now at a major crossroads, but it wasn't a failure either. At least Xu Qianqian was staying here. That woman had certainly become more seasoned and formidable. It seemed ninety percent of what she said was true, and ten percent was false. What exactly was the lie? Could he trust Xu Qianqian in the future? Shen Lang couldn't be sure.
Xu Qianqian must be feeling extremely anxious inside as well. First, Qiu Yao'er was a heartless person and wouldn't fully avenge Zhang Jin for her, but Shen Lang could. Also, after last night's events, Xu Qianqian seemed to feel a bit strange toward Shen Lang. But she also felt a strange emotion toward Qiu Yao'er.
She genuinely worshiped Qiu Yao'er. Like a dazzling goddess, Qiu Yao'er illuminated Xu Qianqian's insidious heart, making her think that she could live like that too. If one day Xu Qianqian had to choose between Shen Lang and Qiu Yao'er, it would be a very difficult choice for her. Would she choose Shen Lang? That was hard to say for certain.
Fortunately, Shen Lang had planted a hidden card during his trip to Raging Tide City. Moreover, he had accidentally discovered another hidden card. Using it at a critical moment would surely be a fatal blow. Therefore, his trip to Raging Tide City this time could be considered mostly successful. Shen Lang was not just confident but certain that he could seize Raging Tide City in the future.
Besides, there was an unexpected gain from this trip. This unexpected gain was by no means sleeping with Qiu Yao'er. Qiu Yao'er was, of course, wonderful. She could be called the most beautiful woman in the world, and there was likely no one else of her type in this entire world. A woman as voluptuous and charming as her would be hard to find even on modern Earth.
However, Shen Lang preferred his wife, Mulan. In terms of curves, Mulan was the only one who could rival Qiu Yao'er, and in terms of looks, Mulan was also incomparably beautiful. Otherwise, that beast of a Crown Prince wouldn't be obsessed with Mulan day and night. Mulan's skin was incredibly fair and supple. In terms of leg strength, Mulan was strong enough to crush Shen Lang to death between her thighs.
Qiu Yao'er was a very unique woman, but to Shen Lang, Mulan was the most beautiful. Of course, being the scumbag he was, Shen Lang hit on women wherever he went, even trying to touch another woman's leg at the Ends of the Earth Sea Pavilion. But Shen Lang truly, sincerely wanted to give his first experience entirely to Mulan. For a while, no matter what stunning beauty was placed before him, he wouldn't have touched her or slept with her.
Mulan had promised Shen Lang that when the time was right, she would devour him mercilessly. That's why for the past few days, Shen Lang had been bathing, burning incense, and cleaning himself thoroughly, preparing to get into his wife's bed. A scumbag husband's first time, a beautiful wife's first time—what a perfect union!
Just as Mulan treasured her first experience, so did Shen Lang, but now it was broken. Moreover, his first time had been taken by someone else due to circumstances beyond his control. But even though he was the one who had been 'taken', he didn't complain.
*Even if I was 'taken'… I'm a man. No matter how involuntary it was, I have the convex (凸) body part. Qiu Yao'er, no matter how strong you are, you have the concave (凹) body part, so you can't leave anything inside my body.*
*But I can imprint my DNA inside your body. No matter how much you wash, it will remain. Hahahaha!*
But when Shen Lang thought of Mulan's innocent eyes, his laughter died. Mulan was very innocent, but also very serious.
*She… she wouldn't beat me to death, would she?! If she finds out, I could really be beaten to death. She must never find out.*
* * *
Shen Lang left Raging Tide City. Under the watch of five female warriors, he boarded a ship leaving Leizhou Island. Of course, he was still dressed as a woman, but Shen Lang was not as beautiful as before. His body was covered in wounds, and he walked with a stagger. He looked as if he had been ravaged by a hundred men.
“The Mistress has spoken. From this day forward, you are never to set foot on Leizhou Island again.”
She didn't add what would happen otherwise. Some things were more frightening when left unsaid. Entering the cabin, Shen Lang collapsed onto the bed.
“Ouch, ouch…”
Shen Lang lay in pain. He had already applied ointment all over his body, but the burning pain remained. Huang Feng maintained a stiff expression, but her eyes showed a hint of schadenfreude.
“Keep smiling and I'll pounce on you.”
Shen Lang said venomously.
*It's all your fault for not being uglier! You were useless at the critical moment, couldn't even make it go limp.*
Huang Feng pretended not to hear. In the past, she would have exploded at Shen Lang and given him a piece of her mind. But now, since Shen Lang was in a state of having been ravaged by another, she wouldn't mind even if he said something more disrespectful. Of course, if she had heard Shen Lang's inner thoughts just now, she probably would have exploded. Shen Lang thought of the female warriors by Qiu Yao'er's side. None of them were pretty; perhaps that was necessary to train diligently in martial arts. The female warrior leader, in particular, had a grand and sturdy build that made her look unique, but in terms of facial features, she was far worse than Huang Feng.
* * *
Another day passed, then two. Mulan could wait no longer. She had stayed home for two days, unable to sleep no matter what she did. The moment she lay down, she would have nightmares. She mainly had two types of nightmares. The first type was Shen Lang, his face covered in blood, saying pitifully, “Wife, I died a miserable death. A very miserable death.” The second type was her scumbag husband, with a smug look on his face, holding another woman and showing no intention of returning, telling her, “Mulan, I'm not coming back. You should find another live-in son-in-law. Let's get a divorce.”
Later, she always had the same nightmare. The dream of Shen Lang dying miserably with a bloodied face. The more Mulan thought about it, the more anxious she became. There were still military affairs to handle for the family, but she couldn't bear it any longer. After a light disguise, she rode a horse and galloped to the docks of Yangwu Commandery.
She intended to go to Raging Tide City. Her impulsive action was highly irrational and could potentially ruin all their plans. But she couldn't just sit still. She grew incredibly anxious, and all sorts of horrifying scenes filled her mind. Scenes of Shen Lang being hung up and beaten, tortured with various instruments, or thrown into the sea as fish food.
“Husband, nothing must happen to you. You must be safe.”
Without sleep or rest, Mulan switched between several fine horses, riding day and night toward the docks of Yangwu Commandery. And she waited for a ship bound for the sea.
* * *
Count Xuanwu, Jin Zhuo, was extremely busy. Every day, he had to send large numbers of troops and laborers to Wang'ai Island. Countless amounts of lumber, stone, food, cloth, and medicine were loaded onto ships and continuously transported to Wang'ai Island. He had mobilized all the ships owned by the Jin Clan and had even borrowed over a dozen large vessels. It was then that the power of their ally, the Heavenly Dao Society, became apparent.
Even though the Count had not asked, Huang Tong had prepared all the supplies with all his might and sent them secretly to the Count of Xuanwu's Estate. The value of all the supplies was astronomical. Not to mention others, even Count Xuanwu himself felt as if he were truly building a castle on Wang'ai Island. He might lose his fiefdom, but he could not lose Wang'ai Island. This act was being carried out with great realism.