Chapter 403 - 395: Take Back What You Said!

The system said, [Host, this method cannot ensure a 100% success rate; the more similar the container’s aura is to Jia Lan’s, the higher the success rate will be.]

Shen Tang pondered for a moment and recalled the peculiar puppet he obtained last time he visited the Sea Country.

It was unclear how the Sea Country Empress’s companion had acquired this puppet, but its aura was almost identical to Jia Lan’s, making it undoubtedly the best vessel substitute!

Jia Lan followed Shen Tang’s instructions, lowered his head, bit his fingertip, and let a drop of blood fall onto the puppet’s forehead.

The puppet instantly came to life, becoming indescribably vibrant and eerie!

Shen Tang even bought a Substitute Talisman from space, adding double layers of assurance.

Soon, a strand of strange purplish-red thread appeared in the air, entering the puppet.

The system’s voice came with excitement, [Host, the transfer succeeded! Quickly, quickly, quickly! Close the puppet in the Infinite Box!]

Shen Tang nodded, took out the Infinite Box from the space backpack, and swiftly locked up the puppet—mission accomplished!

From then on, the puppet would substitute Jia Lan in receiving the Curse Power.

"Can this really work?" Jia Lan lay on Shen Tang, his straight nose lightly brushing against her neck, inhaling her sweet and warm scent, mingling with his own, indistinguishable from one another.

Even the air in the room was filled with it, omnipresent...

Jia Lan felt it wasn’t enough; he wanted his scent to cover her completely, deeper and richer.

"This thing... is also a treasure I accidentally found! Once the Curse Power is stored inside, it cannot be opened from the inside, only from the outside. So this thing must be kept safe, absolutely must not fall into the hands of outsiders." Shen Tang turned her head and kissed Jia Lan’s lips, which were softer and tenderly warm, unlike usual, making the kiss quite nice.

She asked, "Keep it with me for safekeeping?"

Jia Lan was unwilling, thinking such a dangerous thing couldn’t stay with her.

He said, "You hand this thing over to me. This is my issue, there’s no reason for you to worry about everything... Tangtang, you’ve helped me so much already; I’m at least a male, I’d feel useless, always causing trouble for you."

He buried his head in her neck, his voice, usually clear and slightly hoarse, now somewhat muffled and slightly rough.

For the proud and noble Mermaid Prince to say such words one day, Shen Tang was momentarily stunned, then cupped Jia Lan’s exquisite and beautiful face in her hands.

The young man’s face, still flushed with the remnants of passion, his Adam’s apple slightly moving, he leaned in like a puppy wanting to kiss her.

Shen Tang placed her hand against his lips, denying him the kiss, "Say something silly like that again, and don’t expect another kiss. You’ve helped me so much; how can you be useless? If I stopped liking you because of these matters, how could I still be thinking about you from far away? Come back and look for you the night after returning?"

Jia Lan only felt his heart burning, grabbed her hand and placed it on his chest, his voice deep and hoarse, "But my strength is too weak; I still need you to help me time and again, to protect me."

"Silly, look out there; since when did an Eighth Rank Beastman associate with weakness? In my heart, you are the best, no matter what, still the best." Shen Tang laughed as she coaxed him, then kissed his chin.

Jia Lan, with her coaxing, felt a warm sensation deep in his heart, almost losing himself within.

He took the box from her hand, "However, the safety level of this thing is unknown, let me safekeep it."

Shen Tang didn’t refuse; given that the Curse Power within Jia Lan was cleared, there’s no need to worry about another outburst; it doesn’t matter where it’s kept.

The night outside was dark and turbulent, while the warm light inside the room shined upon her smooth skin. From Jia Lan’s perspective, he could enjoy her beauty thoroughly. His Adam’s apple moved, and the yearning color deep in his beautiful eyes surfaced as he lowered his head and kissed the softness.

These days, Jia Lan helplessly indulged in Shen Tang’s little whims, partly out of a desire to please her but also due to concern, fearing that losing control might hurt her.

Now, without any concerns, his hands gripped her waist with force, flipping her beneath him.

In the sudden whirl of heaven and earth, Shen Tang let out a light call, soon noticing this guy starting to move again!

Hum, she truly underestimated him!

Shen Tang cheekily teased, bending her legs to rub.

"Mm~"

Jia Lan, stirred by passion, lowered his head to block her mouth in a deep and affectionate kiss, starting a new round of taking charge!

Originally, after releasing once, Shen Tang was slightly fatigued, but soon, she was teased into a dizzy state by Jia Lan, one hand embracing his neck, the other reaching into his soft hair, slightly tightening.

Like a boneless vine, she tightly entwined the young and sturdy man’s body, wantonly absorbing nourishment.

After fulfilling his desire, Jia Lan lay against her, sticking, refusing to move.

Shen Tang helplessly said, "Get off me!"

"Tired." Jia Lan weakly hugged her, rubbing against her like a playful tone, "Let me cuddle a little longer..."

Shen Tang was speechless; clearly he wanted it this way, yet now he’s claiming tiredness?

However, the two indeed carried on through the night, and outside, dawn was breaking. Shen Tang was exhausted too, sleepiness overcoming her, to the point she didn’t feel like showering.

Yawning, she gently pushed the man pressing against her, "Get off me, you’re making me uncomfortable; I want to sleep."

After a moment of lingering reluctance, Jia Lan got off her, lay on his side beside her, face buried in the soft pillow, his fine hair still slightly damp.

His beautiful eyes watched her steadily, like gems of sapphire, constantly fascinating.

Tonight’s comfort washed away Shen Tang’s slight angst completely, leaving her mood inexplicably pleasant.

Shen Tang also turned to face Jia Lan, her pale fingers brushing through his hair, then slowly lingering, touching his beautiful face.

Jia Lan lowered his head to capture her fingers in kisses.

A tingling sensation came over, Shen Tang’s fingertips quivering, her charming face once more dusted with a thin blush.

Jia Lan ardently watched her, breath suddenly quickening, raised himself to press against her waist-side, "Tangtang, I think I’m not tired anymore, I want more with you..."

"..." Just resting for not even ten minutes, his recovery rate is quite high!

"No way, I’m sleepy." Shen Tang pushed the approaching Jia Lan away, yawning lazily.

Noticing her genuine tiredness, Jia Lan didn’t move further, suppressing his urge.

His gracefully curved chin rested atop her head, lips close to her ear, persistently asking,

"Then take back those words."

"Hmm? What words?"

She leaned against him, sleepiness muddling her mind.

"I’m no match for that leopard."

"..."

"I am capable."

"..."

Jia Lan looked down; the female had fallen asleep!