Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!-Chapter 479 - 462: Awakening

Very soon, another piece of Violet Jadeite caught her attention!

Shen Tang’s eyes lit up. She took it out from the display window, and when she held it in her hand, the jadeite was a transparent purple. Under the light, it would emit a faint silvery sheen under strong illumination...

It reminded her of Xue Yinzhou’s beautiful long phoenix eyes, which were very charming when he smiled.

Shen Tang thought: If this piece of jadeite were made into a small snake pendant, it would certainly look wonderful~

Soon, she found another flawless blue gemstone, which matched Jia Lan perfectly!

The Mermaid Prince, who grew up in the rich sea area, had seen countless treasures since childhood; this gemstone probably wouldn’t catch his eye at all, but it’s the thought that counts!

She personally carved a small fish for him. If he dares to look down upon it, hmph~

Shen Tang wanted to find another piece of jade with a matching aura to carve a small eagle for Lu Xiao, but unfortunately, she couldn’t find a suitable piece of jade material, no matter how long she searched.

Lu Xiao’s original feathers were a deep brown with a faint hint of gold. After awakening the bloodline of the Roc, the golden patterns on his feathers became even more noticeable, but the gold was too ostentatious and didn’t quite match his calm and low-key personality.

The blue-gray was too restrained and serene, also not very suitable.

After a long selection process, Shen Tang finally found a piece of jade she was satisfied with. It was placed at the edge of the display window, not very prominent. It was amber-colored, gold-brown with a hint of grayish blue-green.

At first glance, it might seem too plain and not dazzling enough, and it wasn’t placed in the center of the display window. But the more you looked at it, the more you felt its charm, a return to genuine simple beauty.

Shen Tang asked the rabbit waiter to wrap up the selected gemstones.

Finally, she glanced at the most dazzling red gemstone rough in the center of the display window.

According to the rabbit waiter: This is the treasure of the store, and there is no other ruby in the world that surpasses it in purity and brightness.

Shen Tang hesitated for a moment, deciding to buy this rough stone. Casual jewelry made from it would be pretty too. She’d regret missing out on it.

"My lady, it’s getting late, let’s go back!" Fu Ying said.

The sky outside had grown dark, with a faint crescent moon hanging in the yellowish sky. There were fewer people on the road, and it was indeed quite late.

The Imperial Palace was heavily guarded, and no outsiders were allowed in so late.

Shen Tang and Fu Ying hurried back to the Imperial Palace.

Having spent half the day outside, Shen Tang was quite tired and quickly fell asleep after lying down on the bed.

...

Volcano Forbidden Land.

The magma roared violently, creating towering waves. A massive fiery figure leaped out, its ten flowing red fox tails unfurling behind like streaks of cloud—stunning and beautiful!

The Fire Fox leaped and landed at the volcano’s mouth, transforming into a tall human figure.

The man was unclothed, his physique tall and perfect, with an alluring cascade of crimson hair flowing down his broad, smooth back. A fluffy red fox tail draped across the front, covering certain intimate areas.

"Your Majesty! You’re awake!"

Qiu Yang had been keeping watch at the volcano’s mouth. Seeing Shen Li exit successfully, he beamed with joy, hastily handing over the clothes he’d prepared beforehand.

Shen Li casually donned the robe, tied the strap at his waist, with the neckline loosely open, revealing a small section of his cool, pale, and delicate chest.

Qiu Yang happily said, "Truly without a hitch, Your Majesty’s awakening came much earlier than expected."

Not only were the fiery poison wounds from the Green Lotus Needle healed, but even the severed fox tail had grown back smoothly. No, wait, why does it seem like there’s an extra one...

Qiu Yang’s expression suddenly changed, and he prostrated on the ground.

All the beastmen fell to their knees in unison, shouting loudly,

"Congratulations to Your Majesty on ascending to the Ten-tails!"

The beastmen’s voices trembled with overwhelming joy!

Qiu Yang looked at the handsome and noble red-haired man before him, so moved he was about to shed tears. If the late Emperor knew, he would be immensely gratified, perhaps even more excited than he was!

The Nine-tailed Fox Clan always only recognized nine tails, but in truth, the true supreme was the legendary Ten-tailed Heavenly Fox!

The Ten-tailed Heavenly Fox was the true king of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan!

When the Empire was founded, the five great families willingly bowed and became vassals because the family head of that generation’s Ji family, the founding emperor of the Yiyuan Empire, was a white Ten-tailed Heavenly Fox!

It was thought that with Your Majesty’s severed tail, he would be dispirited; unexpectedly, he instead awakened his ancestry bloodline, successfully becoming the Ten-tailed Heavenly Fox!

Indeed, this is a delightful surprise; blessings and misfortune are intertwined!

Of course, Qiu Yang and the others were well aware that this was greatly thanks to Shen Tang. She is a major contributor and a VIP guest in the entire Yiyuan Empire!

If not for her, Your Majesty wouldn’t even be alive now, let alone break through to become the Ten-tailed Heavenly Fox all at once!

This time, Qiu Yang genuinely admired Shen Tang from the bottom of his heart, calling her "Master!" with absolute willingness!

With Your Majesty successfully ascending to Ten-tails, which of the five Nine-tailed Fox Families dares to speak out of turn!

Qiu Yang was sincerely happy for Your Majesty, yet the handsome but slightly thin man before him showed little joy.

He gazed far into the distance, quietly asking, "Has she left?"

Shen Li didn’t specify who, but Qiu Yang knew well.

He quickly replied, "Since Your Majesty’s accident, Master has been staying within the palace, not leaving."

At the same time, a thread of doubt flashed through Qiu Yang’s mind. Doesn’t Your Majesty have the Blood Soul Pearl’s sense? Why ask again? It’s as if... wanting to confirm it over and over.

Qiu Yang looked at Shen Li’s tall but slightly thin back, unable to discern his expression. After a while, he heard his slightly hoarse voice asking, "Why didn’t she leave?"

She was willing to save him, more than fulfilling her duties of kindness.

She owed him nothing.

She no longer cared about him.

Why would she stay?

Qiu Yang blurted out, "Master naturally stayed for Your Majesty!"

Shen Li suddenly turned around, staring at him. His long, enchanting fox eyes slightly red-rimmed, seemed to contain a trembling hesitation. He swallowed, incredulous, "Are you saying she stayed for me?"

Qiu Yang looked at His Majesty’s haggard face, far from his usual radiance. Only when mentioning Shen Tang would he show any emotion.

But soon, it was overshadowed by hesitation.

Shen Li shook his head with a bitter smile, murmuring softly, "No, she hates me. She detests me; how could she possibly stay for me..."

"Your Majesty..."

Unable to bear seeing Shen Li’s vacillation, knowing an emotionally unsteady beastman is more prone to losing control, Qiu Yang decided to feign ignorance and comforted, "Your Majesty, are you confused? If Master hated Your Majesty, how could she have come to save you? If not for Your Majesty’s health, why would a ruler, burdened with the responsibilities of a nation, stay for so long?"

Qiu Yang watched the man’s fox eyes rekindle their light, deciding to add fuel to the fire, "Master personally told me, she was too worried about you! Afraid you’d meet with an accident, she deliberately stayed! She just wants Your Majesty to be well!"

"Your Majesty, even for Master’s sake, you must take good care of yourself and not let down her sincere intentions!"

Shen Li was stunned on the spot.

After a long time, it was as if he came back to life, firmly stating, "I understand."

"It’s good that Your Majesty understands, then this old servant can be at ease... Hey, Your Majesty, where are you going!"

Shen Li immediately rushed back to the Imperial Palace.

He arrived at Zhuqiong Palace, finding it cold and deserted, with not a soul in sight.

Following the Blood Soul Pearl’s sense, he went to a secluded palace.

Shen Li stood tall in the courtyard.

Looking at the warm light streaming from the window, in the lonely and deep night, as inviting as the bright moon.

He felt like a moth drawn to the flame, longing to approach yet fearing to be burned.