Chapter 130: Trust

Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Trust

Looking at Qin Wushang, Qiao Suluo’s eyes involuntarily filled with anticipation.

She hoped he would become Patriarch Qin, solving all her problems in one fell swoop. This would resolve the issue at its root. After all, even if she took revenge on Qin Siyan and got rid of her, the Qin Family would still remain. Patriarch Qin or the family’s servants could still come after her. However, supporting someone to take the position of Patriarch Qin would solve the problem once and for all.

It was just that Qin Wushang’s gentle and harmless appearance at the moment made her doubt if he had the capability and drive to do it. But Tushan Feishang didn’t doubt his abilities, so she figured she should trust Tushan Feishang’s judgment.

Seeing Qiao Suluo’s expression, a trace of a smile flickered in Qin Wushang’s peach-blossom eyes. He propped his body up, trying to rise. Noting his emaciated and frail state, Qiao Suluo hurriedly reached out to support him. She grabbed a pillow and padded it behind his back so he could lean against it comfortably.

When Qiao Suluo supported him, Qin Wushang’s body stiffened slightly.

He had never met such a gentle female. In his understanding, females only ever put on a false front to deceive others, utterly devoid of sincerity. Furthermore, they would never stoop to care for a male like this. But the female before him, the one who had saved his life, seemed somewhat different. Her eyes were clean and pure—undeniably different.

Having not received an answer from him yet, Qiao Suluo wasn’t in a hurry and patiently waited for his response.

Leaning against the edge of the bed, Qin Wushang finally said, "Alright, I promise you."

Hearing this, Qiao Suluo smiled. "Your body is no longer tormented by the cold affliction. If there’s anything else you need help with, just say the word.

"For your recovery, I’ll write you a prescription. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed.

"However, you must be careful when buying the medicinal herbs to ensure no one tampers with them."

She had used her Wood Element Ability to heal him; she didn’t want him to fall victim to foul play again.

"But if you fully recover, there will likely be even more people who won’t tolerate your existence. Therefore, you can continue to feign frailty and act in the shadows."

Qin Wushang softly said, "Thank you, Miss. May I ask how I should address you?"

"My name is Qiao Suluo."

Qin Wushang silently repeated the name in his heart. "Miss Qiao, there is no need to worry. I know what to do.

"Besides, I also have a grudge against the Qin Family. I won’t hide it from you, Miss Qiao: my father was murdered by Patriarch Qin and her current Beast Husband. The severe cold affliction in my body was also caused by Qin Siyan pushing me into the river when I was a child."

Qiao Suluo revealed a look of surprise. "I heard that your father brought a lavish dowry to marry down to Patriarch Qin back then. He was outstanding in both looks and ability. For her not to cherish him, but to even murder him... That’s just too much."

Looking somewhat dazed, Qin Wushang said, "Yes, my father was very foolish.

"When Qin Manrou was traveling to the capital for the imperial examination back then, she encountered heavy rain, lost her travel funds, and contracted a cold. She collapsed in front of my father’s carriage and was saved by him. Later, she schemed against him, sweet-talking him into believing that she would only take him as her one and only Beast Husband and never take another."

Qiao Suluo nodded. "That condition is indeed very tempting."

In the Beast World, females with status and position generally had several Beast Husbands. Even females of lower status would marry multiple Beast Husbands; only commoners would marry just one. Back then, Qin Wushang’s father didn’t want to share a wife with others, so it was completely normal for him to choose to marry down. The Qin Family was of some standing, and it was said that Patriarch Qin was very attractive. If she used honeyed words to coax a noble male sheltered in his boudoir, it was entirely plausible.

It was just that this Patriarch Qin, Qin Manrou, was actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing, completely ruthless. One only had to look at Qin Siyan’s behavior to know she wasn’t a good person. Moreover, the Underground Beast Fighting Arena was created by Patriarch Qin specifically to persecute male Beastmen.

"So my father believed her," Qin Wushang continued. "In reality, she had a childhood sweetheart—her cousin—back in her hometown. She only gave birth to me so that, after murdering my father, it would be easier to use me to seize his dowry."

He had endured silently for all these years, laying out his plans. If it weren’t for the cold affliction holding him back, he would have avenged his father long ago.

Listening to this, Qiao Suluo’s face flushed with anger. "That’s despicable!

"Your father was too pitiful."

Watching the expressive emotions on Qiao Suluo’s face, Qin Wushang chuckled. He hadn’t expected a female to actually be willing to feel indignant on his father’s behalf. Every female in this world knew how to sweet-talk. However, she had saved him; she was his benefactor. He only told her these things to make her believe that they stood on the same side and that he would fulfill his promise to her.

"It doesn’t matter. I will avenge my father," he said. "So, Miss Qiao, you can trust me."

Qiao Suluo thought for a moment, then exchanged for some poisons and knock-out drugs from the Space Mall. Handing them to Qin Wushang, she said, "The poison is in this bottle, and the knock-out drug is in this one. I hope they’ll be of help to you."

"Thank you, Miss Qiao."

After exchanging a few more words, Qiao Suluo and Tushan Feishang left.

On her way back, Qiao Suluo pondered over Qin Wushang’s words, her heart feeling somewhat heavy. In the Beast World, because females were scarce and esteemed, the social system was polyandrous. As a result, many females didn’t treat their Beast Husbands very well.

Having been educated with the ideals of a modern, technological era, she knew she couldn’t change the entire world, but she could choose what kind of person she wanted to be.

She should treat her Beast Husband better.

***

Upon returning to their room in the Nanfeng Building, Tushan Feishang could no longer hold on and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

COUGH!

Unable to stand steadily, Tushan Feishang leaned against a nearby table as another mouthful of blood spurted from his lips.

Seeing this scene, Qiao Suluo was scared senseless. She hurriedly rushed forward to support him. "Tushan Feishang, how are you doing?"

Qiao Suluo had never seen Tushan Feishang like this. He was no longer his usual lazy and casual self; his face was pale, and he looked extremely feeble. The bloodstain at the corner of his mouth added a touch of coquettish allure, exuding a breathtakingly fragile beauty.

"Tushan Feishang, don’t scare me.

"You used some kind of power to take me to the Qin Family, didn’t you?"

Due to her overwhelming anxiety, Qiao Suluo’s eyes turned red.

Tushan Feishang took a few deep breaths, suppressing the surging blood and energy within his body. His slender fingers gently wiped away the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth. Straightening up, he said, "Is my wife worried about me?

"I was just scaring you. I’m fine."

Even though Tushan Feishang tried hard to make himself look normal, his tone was weak and his breathing unsteady.

Possessing a Wood Element Ability and awakened Medical Skill, there was no way Qiao Suluo couldn’t see through his abnormality. Knowing that his words were half-truths, she quickly helped him sit down on a nearby chair.

"Don’t move around just yet," she instructed, reaching out to check his pulse.

Tushan Feishang resisted.

However, Qiao Suluo was very forceful this time. She grabbed his hand firmly, refusing to let him squirm away. "You are not allowed to move."

Tushan Feishang stared at her intently. His fox-like eyes shifted, revealing a hint of softness. Ever since he was abandoned by his family, this was the first time a Beastman had worried about his health. And it was his wife, no less—someone he had once mutually despised.

It was only after checking his pulse that Qiao Suluo realized he had used his superpower. His body was extremely weak, and his blood and energy were surging violently. Frowning, she injected her Wood Element Ability into him.

"I’m sorry for letting you get hurt like this," she murmured. "Before you fully recover, you must not use your superpower again."

He was currently too weak to withstand the powerful Abnormal Power. He was like a vessel containing too much force, liable to explode at any moment.