Lethal Stunner: Kicking Off with Five Beast Husbands

Chapter 209: Chapter 209 I will also feel bad

The crowd was initially too stunned to react.

Instinctively, they thought the speaker must be Chen Yunji.

But upon hearing the familiar voice and realizing it was Huaiqing who spoke, everyone exploded.

Even Xuan Jiu looked at Huaiqing in astonishment, wondering in his heart: [So agreeable—he can’t be speaking ironically, can he?]

Xuan Jiu: [Could it be... a ploy to bait Xiao Jinsheng?]

Xiao Jinsheng silently distanced herself from Xuan Jiu.

Although such an action couldn’t prevent her from continuing to hear Xuan Jiu’s inner thoughts.

But at this moment, she didn’t have the energy to focus on Xuan Jiu.

Because Huaiqing’s words had caused all her Beast Husbands to erupt in fury.

Su Yejin’s golden eyes gleamed with cold menace: "Why try to persuade her? This time, what’s your reason?"

"So before it was about seven, and now it’s eight?" Que Zelian’s face displayed an almost unseen impatience.

"Do you really think Shi Xie was summoned solely by Li? Huaiqing, do you believe you bear no responsibility in this?" Mo Jiao’s voice was icy.

"Rare to hear you make sense," Li praised Mo Jiao, then directed a hostile look at Huaiqing: "Next time, are we going to hear a prophecy about nine?"

"Talking about eight or nine is fine, but let’s not bring up seven again," Shi Xie weakly interjected, "The number seven holds a meaning for the Female Master, and for me—it’s different."

"Are you truly her Beast Husband?" Yu Yunxiao asked outright: "Or are you just chasing some matchmaking quota?"

Listening to everyone squabbling, Xuan Jiu quietly tried to minimize his presence.

Huaiqing, facing the pressure of six people, simply replied with a smile: "I don’t need to talk with you all—I just need to talk to her."

With that, Huaiqing took hold of Xiao Jinsheng’s wrist, trying to lead her away.

Li already had a psychological aversion to Huaiqing having private conversations with Xiao Jinsheng.

He hastily grabbed Xiao Jinsheng’s other hand, looking at her pitifully: "Is there any conversation your loyal little dog can’t be privy to?"

Xiao Jinsheng reassured him by grasping Li’s hand back, asking Huaiqing, "We’re all family—can’t everyone listen together?"

"Of course," Huaiqing locked his fingers tightly between hers and chuckled lightly, reminding her: "Let’s go to the Realm then."

Since everyone wanted to listen, they might as well do it together.

But when it was Chen Yunji’s turn to be invited, he refused to step into the Realm with them.

His silver eyes gazed deeply at Xiao Jinsheng as he said, "My promise still stands. If you need to bind a Contractual Totem with me—no matter the reasons for your decision—I will accept."

"If he’s not going, neither am I." Xuan Jiu hurried to state his stance, thumping his chest to guarantee: "Don’t worry, everyone—I definitely won’t be the ninth one."

Xuan Jiu: [When it comes to being gang-beaten, I think Chen Yunji should take the lead.]

Xuan Jiu: [Dragons, after all, are more durable than a simple fluffy creature like me—beloved as I am by Xiao Jinsheng.]

No matter how bizarre Xuan Jiu’s thoughts were.

Even if Chen Yunji had ’ulterior motives’ regarding Xiao Jinsheng.

Everyone still had their doubts about Xuan Jiu.

But as soon as Xuan Jiu spoke up, those doubts were immediately dispelled.

Once inside the Realm, they were among their own.

There was no fear of eavesdropping.

Que Zelian asked straightforwardly this time: "What did you predict this time?"

"Not much," Huaiqing explained, "Chen Yunji—is he someone you’d rather have as an enemy or as a teammate?"

"Right now, we’re allies, so we’re essentially teammates," Xiao Jinsheng replied.

"That’s different. Alliances can still turn into conflicts," Huaiqing said.

"Could it be that in your prophecy, you saw a vision of Chen Yunji breaking ties with us?" Li asked in a heavy tone.

"If the prophecy foretells such a split, then binding him with a Contractual Totem would only put her at risk," Yu Yunxiao retorted anxiously.

Two people destined to stand on opposing sides.

What’s the point in binding a Contractual Totem, then?

"If you foresaw such a scenario, the most responsible course isn’t to voice it." Shi Xie’s gaze turned icy, "As her Beast Husband, it’s your duty to preemptively eliminate potential threats." noveldrama

Judging by his logic.

If he foresaw a future of conflict with Chen Yunji.

Then the approach should be... striking first.

Huaiqing had no response for the others.

He looked directly at Xiao Jinsheng and spoke: "Chen Yunji’s superpower is unique—you all know this."

"In my prophecy, I saw him being controlled by the Terminal, forced to stand against us."

"If a Contractual Totem were signed, at least it would nullify the Terminal’s ability to control him for this purpose."

"Besides," Huaiqing lowered his gaze, reminding her, "With the Totem’s binding, the decision to unbind it would rest solely in your hands."

"Having one more ally is always better than having one more enemy."

Que Zelian frowned as he listened, glancing at Huaiqing, who deliberately avoided his gaze.

Que Zelian: [Huaiqing seems a bit odd.]

Que Zelian murmured to himself, silently observing Xiao Jinsheng.

Xiao Jinsheng nodded to herself. Since entering the Realm and listening to Huaiqing’s explanation, she felt the same way.

Out of her seven Beast Husbands, Huaiqing was the only one she couldn’t read the thoughts of.

She had always found it hard to decipher Huaiqing’s intentions.

And now it was even harder.

Since she couldn’t use Mind Reading.

Instead of guessing, Xiao Jinsheng chose the practical approach of directly asking.

"What about you?" she asked him. "Do you hope I’ll sign the Contractual Totem?"

"From the perspective of a husband, I don’t hope so," Huaiqing said. "From the perspective of future strategies, I do hope so."

"Whether it’s the special nature of his superpower in my prophecy or our upcoming trip to the Star Stone Mine—we’ll need his superpower."

"As Chen Yunji himself said, simply copying his abilities can’t fully unleash the potential of Elemental Superpowers."

"Unless... his abilities are forcibly seized."

"Signing a Contractual Totem is easy; unbinding it is the challenge," Yu Yunxiao remarked irritably.

Que Zelian looked down in thought, mulling over other possibilities.

He understood Xiao Jinsheng’s character, and she had always been someone easily swayed by compassion.

Should the Contractual Totem be signed and a bond formed.

If Chen Yunji didn’t take the initiative to dissolve the binding.

Worse still, if he used this chance to confess his feelings to Xiao Jinsheng.

No matter how Xiao Jinsheng felt about him.

She would undoubtedly feel compelled to be responsible toward him.

In other words.

Once this Contractual Totem was signed, unbinding it would no longer be an option.

Especially when Xiao Jinsheng had already signed a Guardian Contract before.

She could read his thoughts, meaning she could also read the thoughts of Chen Yunji and Xuan Jiu.

Que Zelian’s heart sank slightly as he looked at Xiao Jinsheng, who was still hesitating, and asked inwardly: [Jinsheng, you’ve already heard Chen Yunji’s inner thoughts, haven’t you?]

[From his thoughts, you know he admires you, right?]

Xiao Jinsheng’s gaze faltered and avoided his as soon as their eyes met.

Seeing this, Que Zelian understood everything he needed to.

Back when the Guardian Contract was signed.

Whatever Chen Yunji had been thinking was fully exposed to Xiao Jinsheng.

[And you, Jinsheng? Do you have feelings for him?]

Que Zelian asked.

Xiao Jinsheng remained silent, her lips pressed shut.

He added: [If you do, I can accept you signing him as another Beast Husband.]

[When it comes to your Beast Husbands, I hope your choices are based on genuine emotional connection, with all foundational compatibility accounted for.]

[Not sacrificing yourself to bind the Contractual Totem simply because his superpower is unique.]

[Mutual affection—a bond where allies become family—would ensure your safety more effectively.]

[Of course...] Que Zelian’s voice suddenly paused.

Xiao Jinsheng raised her eyes, silently staring at him.

Only to see him quietly hook his finger toward her: [If too much attention falls on others, I’ll feel jealous.]

[So maybe you should focus on me a little more?]