Chapter 1242 - 891: The "Water Ghost" Who Steals Fragrance and Jade (2)

Chapter 1242: Chapter 891: The "Water Ghost" Who Steals Fragrance and Jade (2)

Several strands of vibrant red hair cascaded across his forehead, slightly covering his brows but unable to hide the enchanting tenderness in the man’s eyes, deep and captivating, a vortex that could draw one’s soul in with just a glance, impossible to resist.

Shen Tang was momentarily entranced, even after all these years together, she still found herself defenseless against Brother Li’s charms.

Shen Li extended a slender, graceful finger and gently tapped her forehead, his laughter low and husky, incredibly alluring, "I know you worry about me the most~ Receiving news of your labor, I left seclusion in quite a rush and still need to recuperate in isolation for a while. It seems I can’t stay with you any longer."

Shen Tang asked sorrowfully, "Do you still have to go back into seclusion?"

"Yes, now that I know you’re safe and sound, I’m at ease." Shen Li patted her head, expressing a tinge of regret, "I really wish I could spend more time with you, but unfortunately, I’ve lost too much essence blood. After being injured considerably this time fighting the Abyss, I fear I need a long, complete seclusion, refusing to see anyone during this period."

"Until I emerge from seclusion, I’m afraid we won’t be able to meet again."

Shen Tang was shocked, was Brother Li really that severely injured this time? But if his ailment was truly due to essence blood depletion, her healing ability couldn’t address the root of it, and Shen Li could only recuperate slowly in seclusion.

"Brother Li, rest assured in your seclusion, don’t let anyone disturb you! I... I won’t disturb you either! Once you’re out, I’ll accompany you properly." Shen Tang resolved determinedly.

"Silly girl, how could you say it’s a disturbance... cough, cough!" Yet Shen Li covered his lips and coughed twice, a faint bloodstain appeared on his palm, his complexion instantly paled, his breath seeming suddenly faint and weak.

Xiao Jin, Jia Lan, and Lu Xiao were all startled, how did he suddenly become so gravely injured when he was fine just a moment ago?

Shen Tang was even more stunned, "Brother Li!"

Shen Li consoled with a gentle smile, "It’s nothing, it’s the backlash from forcing myself out of seclusion... it seems I really should leave, I can’t stay any longer."

It had been so long since they’d last met, only to part again so soon after reuniting.

Shen Tang desperately wanted to spend more time with Shen Li, but had to suppress her longing, sending him off.

Xiao Jin wondered out loud, "Is this guy really that seriously injured? He didn’t even mention it to us beforehand, stubbornly refusing Tangtang’s treatment, such a vain, pretentious fox."

Jia Lan felt a slight oddness, "Shen Li seems to be speaking less this time, feels a bit off."

Lu Xiao also found Shen Li somewhat strange, but they were all Shen Tang’s beast husbands, working together for many years, with nothing to hide, so they could only think positively.

"Perhaps his weakness led to his melancholy, let’s leave Shen Li to focus on his seclusion, during his time away, we shouldn’t disturb him."

Xiao Jin said, "He didn’t say when he’d come out, who knows how long it will take."

"No need to rush, I just hope Brother Li can regain his health." Shen Tang said, full of concern.

Previously, her mind was occupied with matters of the Inheritance Land, but now she was full of worry about Shen Li’s health, her heart feeling tightly clenched.

Lu Xiao gently embraced Shen Tang, inhaling deeply her scent, his voice filled with longing and affection, yet he had to say, "Tangtang, I might also need to leave for a while."

"What?" Shen Tang looked up at him, surprised.

"Don’t worry, it’s nothing else," Lu Xiao said softly, "While you and the High Priest were talking, Mother also told me that the Inheritance Land is perfect for Feather Clan hatchlings... so, I want to stay there for a period to hatch our child."

Shen Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief, also wrapping her arms around his lean, sturdy waist, burying her head in his embrace, reluctant, "Go ahead with peace of mind! I hope when I open my eyes tomorrow, I’ll see you and the baby!"

"Hehe... hatching in the Inheritance Land will be much faster, but not that fast." Lu Xiao teased, bending down to kiss her forehead, his deep, magnetic voice falling upon her ear,

"I’ll bring the baby back to you soon."

The worries in Shen Tang’s heart were swept away, replaced by sweet, tender feelings.

"I’ll wait for you."

There wasn’t much happening with the Yunding Empire. Lu Xiao stayed with the child in the Inheritance Land, and Shen Tang wanted to accompany him there, but given her special status, it wasn’t suitable for her to linger. After a few days, she also returned.

In just a few days, Shen Tang gave birth to two children and learned of ancient secrets, needing time to process it all. Both body and mind were weary, so she didn’t let Jia Lan and Xiao Jin stay with her, wanting to rest alone.

In the dense dew of the deep night, the female on the bed had long fallen into a deep sleep. Her brows and features were exquisitely beautiful, her skin snowy and jade-like, her long black hair streaming like clouds across the bedding, emitting a fragrant aroma. She was clad in a thin, loose robe, the collar exposing a delicate, white clavicle, its gentle curve rising and falling with her breaths, akin to a tempting piece of honey ready to be unwrapped...

Truly enticing one to commit a crime...

There was a slight dip in the bed’s side, and Shen Tang fell into a damp, broad embrace. That person lay on their side, holding her from behind, cold, clammy lips pressing against the nape of her neck, pale, slender fingers undoing the tie at her waist—filled with no warmth, those fingers ventured into her garment, caressing her soft skin, lingering over the graceful body beneath.

The cold and damp breath by her ear seemed to turn hot and hurried.

"Ah Lan, don’t..." Even as deeply asleep as she was, Shen Tang groggily woke up.

The unique cold, slippery sensation of the mermaid was familiar to her, and her body inherently lost its defenses. She instinctively thought it was Jia Lan sneaking into the bedchamber at night to steal some kisses, her gentle murmurs carried a hint of complaint and indulgence.

But then, Shen Tang suddenly shivered, rapidly gaining clarity and realizing something was amiss!

Jia Lan liked to act coy and flirtatious with her in private, but he was considerate and attentive, knowing she needed rest after childbirth; he wouldn’t disturb her in the middle of the night!

The damp, chilling breath, the slippery touch, made her body tremble slightly... no! It wasn’t Jia Lan at all!

She was entangled by a Water Ghost!?