Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!

Chapter 445: Chapter 434: Adding Another Layer of Safeguard

Fu Teng pretended to weave a flower crown with a few vines, but in fact, his gaze occasionally fell on Shen Tang. Seeing her lying on the chair, gradually falling asleep, he stopped his actions.

He walked to the side of the recliner, casting a shadow overhead, and after focusing for a few seconds, his slender, fair fingers slowly transformed into vibrant green vines, drooping to the ground like green bamboo shoots.

Shen Tang’s heart skipped a beat, thinking this guy might be up to no good and was planning a sneak attack—

Unexpectedly, he pulled off the vines that his fingers had turned into and swiftly wove them into a hammock to hang on a tree. Turning his head, he said to her, ”Xiao Gua, this chair isn’t comfortable to sleep on; come here to rest!”

”...” This guy is pretty sharp.

Shen Tang could no longer pretend to sleep. She opened her eyes, got up, walked to the hammock, and tugged on the vine ropes, finding them quite sturdy.

The ancient tree cast shadows, with light peeking through the dense foliage, sprinkling specks of patterns across the ground.

With the sound of the wind, the branches and leaves like a green sea gently rustled, as if someone were playing a melody by her ear.

Shen Tang lay on the hammock with her eyes closed, relishing the unique comfort.

Suddenly, she felt a cool sensation on her leg. Opening her eyes, she found a few green vines quietly wrapping around her lower leg, slowly moving upward.

She smiled slyly, ”What’s this? Are you trying to assassinate me while I’m asleep?”

”How could I dare? I heard you’ve been very tired lately, so I wanted to give you a massage to relax your muscles and bones.” said Fu Teng, as the emerald vines fondly brushed against her leg, skillfully curling up to gently massage her leg.

He was quite dedicated to service, asking gently while massaging, ”Xiao Gua, how’s the pressure?”

Shen Tang squinted comfortably and raised an eyebrow, ”Heard? You’ve been cooped up in your space all day. Where did you hear that from?”

”The plants in the yard told me. They said you’re so busy every day that sometimes you don’t even have time to eat. It makes me feel sorry for you~”

”You can talk to plants?” Shen Tang asked curiously.

Fu Teng replied, ”Yes, I am considered a plant myself, a Lord-level overlord among plants... though that was in the past.”

His voice was low, sounding almost wistful.

Shen Tang squinted slightly, her thoughts wandering. She hadn’t expected that Fu Teng could communicate with plants. No wonder he knew her identity for a long time, pretending all this time. The more she thought about it, the more cunning he seemed!

However, his ability was quite useful.

”What do you think, Xiao Gua? Do you find me impressive? Useful?” He smiled as he leaned closer, his deep green hair winding around her black tresses like a puppy begging for a reward.

”Mm, very impressive. As long as you don’t intend to harm others again, I could let go of past grievances and coexist peacefully with you.” Despite the praise, Shen Tang remained unmoved, subtly distancing herself and staying on guard against his every move.

Shen Tang was well aware that this plant had no emotions. No matter how well he acted or how sweetly he spoke, it was all fabricated and could turn against her at any moment.

She could never afford to let her guard down or be deceived by his honeyed words.

The bright sunlight streamed through the window, yet it couldn’t fully illuminate the entire room.

The bed curtain was drawn, casting an ambiguous shadow.

Shen Li lay on the bed, one hand propping up his forehead, aimlessly staring at the ceiling, as if looking at some void in the air.

These days, Shen Li stayed in the room, rarely going out.

Except for the night when he was critically injured and unconscious, his injuries were mostly healed. He had hardly stepped outside, knowing that the other person didn’t wish to see him.

Now, he felt it was time to go out for a walk.

Through the connection of the Blood Soul Pearl, he could clearly sense the other person’s location.

Shen Li got up, opened the door, and walked into the courtyard, unexpectedly encountering an unexpected figure.

”...You’re still alive?!”

Shen Li was visibly shocked to see Fu Teng.

Seeing him still with Shen Tang, a flash of tension crossed Shen Li’s eyes. His palm quickly ignited with Fox Fire, intending to extinguish this vine.

”Xiao Gua, save me!” Fu Teng’s face turned blue with fear, quickly hiding behind her for protection.

”Xiao Tang’er, come here quickly, this thing is dangerous!” Shen Li said urgently, striding over, trying to pull her into his embrace.

Shen Tang waved off his hand, laughing as she explained, ”Relax. Fu Teng’s power has plummeted. He can’t even beat a Beastman cub. I’ve placed a Blood Curse on him. He won’t be able to cause trouble for the time being.”

”...What? What’s going on?” Shen Li furrowed his handsome brow.

Shen Tang explained the whole story to him.

Shen Li hadn’t expected this vine to leave its roots in her space, finding it ever more cunning! Moreover, Shen Tang’s Blood Curse was limited in power, making controlling Fu Teng fully rather risky.

”It’s best not to keep such an unstable element around,” he advised.

Shen Tang nodded, ”I understand your point, but I have my considerations too. Fu Teng’s superpower can restore the burned areas of the Old Imperial City. Keeping him for now is more beneficial than harmful.”

”Xiao Gua is right! Keep me around, and I’ll help you out!” Fu Teng, clutching her arm, pleaded pitifully.

Shen Li’s face darkened further, his right hand suddenly transforming into a beastly form, igniting with Fox Fire, ”Move aside, let me kill him.”

”I said no, and that’s final. This is still my domain, what do you take my word for?” Shen Tang’s expression turned icy, ”I appreciate you saving me, but this matter has nothing to do with you. You need not meddle, and I will bear the consequences myself.”

Looking at her cold and detached gaze, Shen Li felt an uncontainable bitterness. She would rather trust an outsider who had severely injured her not long ago than listen to him?

Shen Li took a deep breath, his voice low and hoarse, ”Are you deliberately trying to provoke me?”

Shen Tang rolled her eyes in exasperation, ”Why would I deliberately provoke you when I have nothing better to do? Keeping him is genuinely useful!”

Listening to the exchange, a flash of surprise crossed Fu Teng’s heart.

The relationship between these two seemed not so great.

So, this fox wasn’t cherished after all!

Fu Teng deliberately hugged Shen Tang’s arm tightly, rubbing against her shoulder with a pitiful expression, ”Don’t worry, Xiao Gua, I will absolutely not harm you. I’m willing to stay here forever, and I’ll do whatever you ask!”

As he spoke, from an angle Shen Tang couldn’t see, Fu Teng shot a provocative glance at Shen Li.

Let the damn fox burn him, today he wanted to provoke him to death!

Shen Li’s face turned even darker, his Fox Fire turning into a blade, piercing through his left palm, blood flowing out in streams.

The moment Fu Teng smelled the sweet blood, his expression brightened, unable to suppress his throat from rolling, a strong, irrepressible desire surging within him!

Shen Li used his hand as a pen, using his blood as ink to draw a rune in the air, ”Fine, then I’ll add an extra layer of protection. Until he recovers to the Tenth Rank, he absolutely can’t escape.”

As he finished speaking, the rune entered Fu Teng’s body.

”Ah!” Fu Teng fell to the ground in pain again; this time, the power of the Blood Curse was even stronger, the forceful suppression by the contract unbearable to describe!

Damn it, now he was utterly powerless. One day, he would surely seek vengeance!

Shen Li looked at the weakened Fu Teng, the corners of his crimson lips curled slightly, smiling gently and charmingly, ”You better behave, or I can take your life at any time.”

Though Fu Teng wasn’t completely killed last time, this time, he was nearly angered to death.

An unhappy Shen Li could easily use his blood power to end Fu Teng’s life!

Now, Fu Teng didn’t dare to act up again, instantly becoming much more well-behaved.

Shen Tang glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing more.

Adding an extra seal meant more protection, why not?

In the afternoon, Shen Tang received good news from the front line. Xiao Jin and his troops, with the help of the blood serum, had completely wiped out the Living Corpse Army.

Without the support of the Living Corpse Army, the rebel army likely wouldn’t hold out for long.

In no more than half a month, Lu Xiao and his forces should be able to return to the Imperial City.