A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 618 Alien Planet, She's Here!

Time flies. After Shen Tang finished the morning meeting, she heard that the old patriarch of the Yun family was busy preparing for his grandson's 100-day celebration.

Shen Tang also had to think about what gift to give.

Since she had nothing to do in the afternoon, she decided to go and take a look on her way.

As soon as they arrived at the Yun family's gate, they heard a commotion not far away. Several orcs were groaning and chasing after a round little wolf cub.

"Young Master, please don't run away!"

“If you get lost, we’ll all be in big trouble! Slow down, don’t go into that corner…”

"Who put this bamboo pole here? Ouch!"

"boom!"

As if they had bumped into something, a panicked shout came from the orcs. Someone tripped and fell face-first into the mud.

The others followed suit and fell into a heap.

Four or five tall, burly adult orcs were chasing a wolf cub, but they were completely outmaneuvered.

Shen Tang couldn't help but laugh at the comical scene.

She winked at Hu Yun and several guards of orcs, who immediately dispersed and blocked her way.

"Ouch?"

The little wolf cub was running around happily when it saw several strange beastmen with "malicious intentions" in front of it. It was so frightened that it stopped abruptly and turned to rush towards Shen Tang, who looked the gentlest and easiest to bully.

Unfortunately, before she could run two steps, she was scooped up into a pair of soft arms.

Shen Tang ruffled its fluffy round head without any politeness and said in an exaggerated tone, "Still running away? Recently, some bad guys in the city have been catching little beast cubs to make soup. Little wolf cubs like you have the tenderest meat!"

"Ow!"

The wolf cub was still young and couldn't quite understand what she was saying, but Shen Tang's eerie, threatening tone still made it shudder.

Shen Tang chuckled, then vigorously rubbed its little head and ruffled its fluffy ears. The tips of its ears were covered with a layer of silvery-white down, and in the sunlight, you could even see the thin blood vessels underneath.

When it was born, it was tiny and thinner than most cubs, but now it's plump and healthy, looking like a little snowball from afar! It's even rounder than other cubs its age!
"Ooooooo~"

The little wolf cub howled twice, lacking any real threat, and kicked its legs, trying to break free from her embrace.

The orcs caught up, panting, and upon seeing Shen Tang, they immediately knelt down and bowed, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Gong Yao also ran over breathlessly, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the brat was still alive.

She was both surprised and delighted to see that it was Shen Tang and Hu Yun. She quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, what brings you here? Greetings, Your Majesty! I didn't expect to disturb you, I'm so sorry!"

"No need for formalities. I just happened to be passing by and happened to catch this little guy for you," Shen Tang said with a smile.

Compared to before, Gongyao now appears even more elegant and beautiful.

Back in the northern tribe, she wore coarse linen clothes and lived a poor life. Now, the Yun family takes meticulous care of her, providing her with the best of everything.

She used to live a life of luxury, and compared to her pale and thin appearance right after giving birth, she now has rosy cheeks and is more plump, looking healthy and elegant, no different from those noble ladies.

Her hair was a bit messy, and upon closer inspection, she realized that her two shoes weren't even the same pair!
"Looks like you're having quite a lively time with this little guy around, you're even wearing the wrong shoes now," Shen Tang teased.

Gong Yao blushed and slapped her forehead in annoyance. "It's all this brat's fault! I was in such a hurry to go out and find him, I didn't have time to think about anything else! This kid just grabbed one of my shoes and slipped out! ...The other day he even secretly bit his grandpa's beard! Your Majesty, don't you think he's a little devil?"

The wolf cub seemed to understand that it was being scolded. It licked its nose awkwardly, wagged its tail ingratiatingly, and turned its head away.

"Haha~ He's quite mischievous, you'll have to keep a closer eye on him in the future." Shen Tang handed the little wolf cub to Gong Yao, "Aren't you going to invite me in for a cup of tea?"

"I couldn't be happier, Your Majesty, please come in!"

Tea and refreshments have been prepared in the pavilion.

Shen Tang rarely visits the Yun family, and had originally intended to take some time to see Gong Yao. He had been busy handling imperial affairs lately, and only today did he finally have some free time.

She has heard a lot of news these days.

As the old patriarch of the Yun family grew older, he was sometimes too busy to manage everything, so Gong Yao began to help with household affairs.

Although Gong Yao is a female from a border tribe, she is capable and lacks the arrogance of a noble lady. She is down-to-earth, intelligent, and hardworking. Originally, the old patriarch had some prejudice against her background, feeling that someone from a small place was not worthy of the Yun family's prestige. However, he has gradually accepted it and genuinely likes this daughter-in-law.

He had always wanted a daughter his whole life, and now he truly treats Gong Yao as his own daughter.

"Ouch~owoo~"

The wolf cub, carrying a shoe he had secretly hidden, ran around the yard, his body covered in dust from his recent bath.

Gong Yao was clearly used to it and remained quite calm! She turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it!

Shen Tang took a sip of tea, glanced at the little wolf cub playing wildly not far away, and asked with a smile, "It's almost two months old, isn't it?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. It was just two days ago that it turned two months old, and the 100-day celebration will be held in another month."

Gong Yao's gaze softened as she looked at the child. "It looks a lot like its father."

Unfortunately, Shen Tang wasn't a wolf-human hybrid; in her eyes, all wolves and beasts looked pretty much the same, and she couldn't tell the difference. Cubs can only transform into human form after they're at least a year old.

"Its eyes are blue-gray, and I think they look a lot like yours."

"The little one's eyes were a bit blue when he was a baby, but they faded as he grew up."

"Have you chosen a name?"

"Your Majesty can call it Tuantuan, it recognizes this nickname~ The formal name was decided by the old patriarch and me. We don't ask it to have any great ambitions, we just hope it grows up peacefully and healthily, so we named it Yun Kang." As Gong Yao said this, a trace of melancholy flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

In life, we will always face many things. Meetings and partings are inevitable. We should just be grateful for and remember those days.

Gong Yao now has more things to do and her life has more meaning; she no longer confines herself to the past.

Shen Tang then stopped trying to be polite and casually asked, "The Yun family treats you very well, and Grandpa Yun values ​​you and Tuantuan very much. But you're still young, do you have any other plans for the future?"

"Well, to be honest with Your Majesty, I'm not a person with great ambitions. I always wanted to go out and explore when I was in the tribe, but once I actually went out, I didn't know what to do. Then I met Yun Han and wanted to be with him. After so many things happened, I came to the capital. I just want to live my life now and watch this brat grow up. I haven't thought about anything else."

Shen Tang said with a hint of regret, "Have you ever thought about finding another beast husband? He could help you take care of the children."

Gong Yao is young and beautiful. She has lost her former austere air and appears more elegant and radiant. She must have many male suitors, many of whom are probably young masters from noble families in the capital.

In the past, these would have been unthinkable choices for a partner.

But Gong Yao was not tempted. She simply shook her head and said, "No, I will not find anyone better than him."

She has lost interest in other males.

Whether in terms of emotions or practical benefits, Yun Han and Tuan Tuan enabled her to achieve a leap in social class, enough to enjoy a lifetime of wealth and luxury, so there was no need for her to look for someone else.

Even her brother, Gonggo, was originally just an ordinary male in the tribe who made a living by hunting. His life would probably remain the same, and the two siblings might never leave the northern border. But now, because of her, Gonggo has been transferred to the capital as a guard. This is a life he never dared to dream of before.

Gong Yao is very content with everything she has now.

All she wants now is to take good care of Xiao Tuantuan and raise this little devil into an outstanding young master of the Yun family, so as not to let down his father and the reputation of the Yun family.

Shen Tang couldn't help but sigh, "He's really lucky to have met you."

Gong Yao smiled and said, "It's my good fortune that I met him."

"..."

If it weren't for that great war, they might have truly been able to stay together happily for the rest of their lives.

The little wolf cub got tired from playing and lay down to sleep at its mother's feet. It stretched, revealing its soft pink paws, looking incredibly cute.

As if hearing its mother mention its name, it suddenly raised its little head and looked at her with a puzzled expression. Just as it was about to lie back down and continue sleeping, it heard a noise at the door, turned its head to look, and let out two "woof woof" sounds.

When Lu Xiao arrived, he saw the females chatting happily, with a little cub sleeping beside them, a heartwarming scene that made him reluctant to disturb them.

He stood at the doorway, momentarily lost in thought.

The little wolf cub had already come running over, circling around his legs and howling as it clung to his trouser leg.

Lu Xiao chuckled, took out some jerky from his spatial storage and handed it to the wolf cub, who happily snatched the jerky and ran off.

Shen Tang walked quickly over, threw herself into his arms, looked up and asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"

Lu Xiao stroked her hair. "The Yiyuan Empire sent someone to tell you something important that they need to discuss with you in person. It would be best if you came over."

Could it be that something happened to Shen Li?

Shen Tang's expression changed, and without thinking, she said, "Then let's go take a look quickly." Gong Yao came over carrying the child, "Is His Majesty leaving?"

"Well, I have to go now. I'll come back to chat with you next time I have time."

"Your Majesty, please take care."

Gong Yao stood at the door, watching the two leave, a hint of envy and melancholy flashing in her eyes.

As if sensing its mother's low spirits, the little wolf cub clung to her chest with its tiny paws and licked her face.

Gong Yao couldn't help but chuckle and patted its little head. "I know you're hungry. The kitchen should have prepared the food. Go eat."

The little wolf cub accurately caught the word "eat," excitedly let out two "howls," and eagerly jumped down from her arms, rushing towards the kitchen.

"You little rascal, wait for me!"

Gong Yao chased after him, laughing and scolding.

Although only three months had passed since that earth-shattering war that nearly overturned the entire Beast World continent, it felt like an eternity. People's lives gradually returned to normal, ordinary yet peaceful and fulfilling.

Everyone cherishes this hard-won peace and happiness.

……

the other side.

Qiu Yang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. As soon as he saw Shen Tang and Lu Xiao arrive, he rushed to greet them, "Master, something terrible has happened! His Majesty has gone missing!"

"What?" Before Shen Tang could comfort him, she was stunned and asked with difficulty, "What happened? Tell me in detail."

"His Majesty has been in seclusion somewhere for some time now, and I haven't seen him since. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, as His Majesty often goes into seclusion to cultivate. But this morning, when I went to the ancestral hall to clean the late emperor's memorial tablet, I suddenly discovered... His Majesty's soul lamp had gone out."

Qiu Yang explained, "The Soul Lamp is left in the ancestral hall when each monarch ascends the throne. Nourished by their blood, it carries a trace of divine soul power."

"As long as the soul lamp is not extinguished, it means that the person is still alive."

"But if the soul lamp goes out... it means something has happened, it might even be..."

Qiu Yang simply couldn't bring himself to say those two words.

"Don't be impatient yet."

After checking the system, Shen Tang found that Shen Li's name in the character interface had turned gray.

However, the system did not announce his death.

He should still be alive.

However, they have disappeared.

Even the system couldn't locate his position.

Is it...

Shen Tang and his group immediately headed to the forbidden area of ​​the vampires.

I keenly sensed that the energy here was different from when I last came.

Following the unusual energy fluctuations, Shen Tang returned to the blood pool at the deepest part of the forbidden area and discovered a formation that appeared to be formed from blood at the bottom of the pool.

At the center of the formation was a vortex!
Shen Tang and Lu Xiao both showed surprise.

This vortex felt so familiar, just like when the stargate opened. Only this was a smaller version, with energy fluctuations less than one ten-thousandth of the original, and incomparable to the real stargate.

Given Shen Li's personality, it's impossible for him to disappear without a word. It's highly likely he was sucked into this passage!

He actually succeeded and found the passage left by the vampire ancestors.

He went to another planet!
Shen Tang took a step forward, and Lu Xiao grabbed her hand. "Tangtang, are you really ready?"

He looked down at her, his gaze gentle yet worried. "This great battle shows that the alien legion is far stronger than the mainland."

"The orcs on that unknown continent are probably stronger than we imagined. Our strength might only be average there. Moreover, you don't have any special abilities now, so you'll only be in more danger."

"Are you really fully prepared?"

Lu Xiao wasn't trying to stop her; on the contrary, he respected all her decisions and would follow her to the death, even if it cost him his own life.

But he hoped that Shen Tang's decision was not made out of sadness, hatred, or impulse, but rather because she had truly thought it through.

"Ah Xiao, I'm ready! I absolutely have to go to that place!" Shen Tang looked up at him, her eyes gentle yet firm.

Peace has been restored to the Beast World, and everyone is striving to live their lives. It's time for her to embark on a new journey and do what she truly wants to do!

On the Empire's side, she hadn't been idle for the past few months; everything had been arranged, and she was just waiting for today.

She always believed in her choices and never regretted them.

The system couldn't help but sigh, "Host, you've really changed a lot compared to before, and you've grown a lot too."

Although Shen Tang seems to have returned to the starting point, having nothing as before, her appearance is now completely different.

Today, she possesses an inner confidence and pride that makes people feel that she has unlimited potential. It is a radiance that comes from within, not just from her appearance, strength, or status, but from her own inner light!

The system also cheered, "I believe in you, host! I will always help you!"

[However, your own safety is the most important thing. Host, would you like to make a wish to restore your powers?]

Shen Tang thought for a moment and shook her head, "I want to save this wishing opportunity for now, and use it when I need it most."

Good steel should be used where it's needed most. The situation over there is still unclear; we can't waste this precious opportunity to make a wish.

Lu Xiao gazed at her for a long time before pulling her into his arms. "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'll go with you."

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, whispering, "I will always be with you."

A sweet yet bittersweet feeling welled up inside Shen Tang. She buried her face in his chest and whispered, "Thank you, Xiao."

By making this decision, Lu Xiao was essentially giving up everything.

Shen Tang even considered the worst-case scenario: if she really died over there, since she was just an experimental subject and couldn't take anything with her when she died, and the beastmen had all left, it didn't matter whether she stayed or not.

But Lu Xiao was different. He was an orc who grew up on this land, and he had too many things he couldn't let go of. He could have stayed and dutifully helped her manage the empire; he would have been an impeccable and perfect orc husband.

But he still resolutely put everything aside and stayed by her side.

Lu Xiao touched her face and smiled helplessly yet affectionately, "You don't need to be polite to me."

Shen Tang tiptoed and kissed him on the lips, her eyes welling up with tears. "I love you, Xiao."

"I love you too."

The two walked hand in hand into the depths of the blood pool.

Until the figure completely disappeared.

……

Almost the instant she stepped into the vortex, Shen Tang felt a sharp pain!
The pain came not only from the body, but also seemed to erupt from the depths of the soul, as if the body and soul were being torn apart, crushed, and then reassembled by a terrifying force!

She was in so much pain that she couldn't make a sound, couldn't see anything clearly, and even the warm comfort of her palms had vanished.

It was as if I had fallen into nothingness, and even I had turned into chaos, with only a wisp of vague consciousness drifting by.

The passage of time loses its meaning.

She didn't know how long she had been in this void—it could have been just a moment, or it could have been a lifetime. It was so long that she even wondered if she was already dead.

As her body gradually regained sensation, she finally breathed in the long-lost air again.

But the air wasn't as fresh as I remembered.

But -

It was strong, pungent, and filled with the smell of decay and death.

-

Tangtang is here!

Two parts combined, 4,000 words, goodnight~