Married by Paper, Loved by Fate 64
64 Giving Up the Strategy (Bonus Chapter for Donations)
Shen Tang really didn’t have anything valuable to offer, but she could give him what he wanted most.
free.
Shen Tang confessed, “I did lie to you last time, but I really did intend to help you remove the chip.”
She pursed her lips and offered a reasonably plausible explanation: “There’s something I’ve never told you before. A year ago, I was severely injured in a contaminated area, and my brain was damaged, causing me to lose part of my memory. So I really can’t remember where the chip key is hidden. But once we return to the palace, I might be able to find some clues and help you retrieve the chip.”
“Even if I can’t find the key, I will never use the chip’s power again. I will set you free and grant you any of your requests.”
Xue Yinzhou looked at her coldly, “You better not be lying to me.”
“Regardless of the past, every word I say now comes from the bottom of my heart, and there is absolutely no deception!”
Shen Tang leaned forward, grabbed his hand, placed it on her neck, and said firmly, “If I’ve lied to you, you can have my life; you’re welcome to kill me!”
The neck of the woman in his palm was so fragile that it would break with a single pinch, and the female who had tormented him for so many years would disappear from this world forever.
He had imagined this scene countless times in his dreams.
Xue Yinzhou looked down at her bright and determined eyes, his gaze flickered, but he released her hand.
“Shen Tang, remember what you said today, or I will kill you with my own hands.”
[Ding! Congratulations, host! Xue Yinzhou’s favorability rating has skyrocketed to “ordinary”! Reward: Facial features reshaping once!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest: Raise the favorability of the five beastmen to normal. Reward: Hair Growth Potion. The reward has been automatically sent to your inventory. Please check it!]
Two system screams echoed in my mind in quick succession.
Shen Tang raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in her eyes. Her gaze fell on the man’s icy face, revealing no emotion.
[By the way, host, there’s one more thing. Once Xue Yinzhou’s favorability rating reaches “normal,” if you wish to abandon your pursuit of him, you can apply to terminate the pursuit relationship.]
Shen Tang was stunned by this sudden surprise, her pupils dizzy. “You can even remove a target? Why didn’t you say so earlier?!”
[S-grade genetically gifted orcs are extremely rare, and in principle, the host should be required to forcibly pursue them. However, the system’s first principle is to ensure the host’s safety. Given that he has already harmed the host twice, he is not a suitable target for pursuit. The host may apply to terminate the pursuit relationship.]
Shen Tang fell into thought. Xue Yinzhou hadn’t made a move against her yet, but there was no guarantee that he wouldn’t suddenly go crazy one day. She dared not gamble with her own life.
It seems he never intended to live a good life with her; he just wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible and seek freedom. In that case, it’s better to give up on a plan that’s destined to fail.
She let him off the hook, and he let her off the hook in return.
“Okay, I agree to terminate the relationship.”
[Okay, the host has terminated the romance relationship with the male protagonist Xue Yinzhou. He will no longer appear in the system information interface, and the system will not issue any more romance missions related to him in the future.]
Shen Tang’s tense, chubby face broke into a relieved smile. She was finally rid of that stinky snake and wouldn’t have to force herself to conquer it anymore!
Xue Yinzhou saw her beaming smile, her clear, bright eyes curving like crescent moons, revealing an indescribable charm and naivety. Every strand of her hair radiated happiness and joy.
His expression shifted.
She’s smiling so happily just because he promised to help her?
When did she become so easily satisfied?
Looking at the bright and cheerful Shen Tang, Xue Yinzhou felt a complex emotion welling up inside him. In the past, she was ugly, foolish, selfish, and treacherous, making him want to stay far away from her. But now, she seemed like a completely different person, someone he couldn’t understand, and he no longer felt that sense of rejection or disgust.
Perhaps he could try to trust her just this once.
Her suggestion to live a good life is not something that can’t be considered.
……
On the other side of the battlefield, hundreds of corpses lay scattered on the ground, their blood staining the soil red. A fierce wind carried the stench of decay, attracting swarms of mutated insects.
Xiao Jin fought the city lord for the longest time and was the most seriously injured. He was a genius who could withstand a ninth-level orc with the strength of a seventh-level orc. Unfortunately, he was destined to die here today!
The city lord revealed a cruel smile, intending to deliver the final blow.
An invisible black mist suddenly attacked his body. Most terrifyingly, the city lord’s supposedly indestructible steel physique showed signs of corrosion upon contact with the black mist!
His burgeoning supernatural power was also rapidly dissipating, as if being sucked away by these venomous black mists!
Its massive, mountain-like body is gradually degenerating back to its original form.
The city lord’s expression changed drastically as he saw another figure rushing into the battlefield—it was that snake beast!
Xue Yinzhou had been in the shelter for quite some time, but he was aloof and didn’t interact with others. Most of the beastmen had never seen him, and even the city lord had only seen him a handful of times. He only knew that Xue Yinzhou was an eighth-tier beastman like him and that he was quite strong, but he knew nothing else about him.
What exactly is this eerie black mist? It can actually devour the power of others!
The city lord was filled with fear. He pounded his chest and roared, his powerful inner energy surging. He broke free from the black mist’s restraints and slammed his fist heavily towards Xueyinzhou.
A mocking glint flashed in Xue Yinzhou’s eyes. He pushed Shen Tang to Shen Li, who had rushed over, and then transformed into his true form, a massive king cobra that resembled an ancient beast.
Its neck ribs expanded, exuding a ferocious and intimidating aura. The venom traveled along the Titan Ape’s arm to its head and neck, where it opened its massive maw. Sharp fangs pierced through the rock-like defenses, and venom instantly sprayed out!
The venom spreads extremely quickly in the bloodstream!
In just a few breaths, the city lord’s massive body swayed precariously and collapsed to the ground with a “boom,” bleeding from all seven orifices, unable to even crawl.
The thick, snow-white snake tail coiled around the city lord’s neck with a crisp snap, giving him a quick death.
The hunt lasted only a few minutes before the powerful eighth-tier orc was completely lifeless. Shen Tang watched in horror, thinking to herself: If this snake wanted to kill her, she wouldn’t survive a second in its hands!
Xue Yinzhou then went to the Titan Giant Ape’s chest, crushed its heart, found an energy crystal core and swallowed it, before returning to the ground and transforming into human form.
His silver hair fluttered in the wind, and his body was covered in blood, making him look like a deadly demon.
Shi Yin was so terrified by what she saw that she collapsed to the ground. Just minutes ago, they were confident of victory and about to win the battle, but unexpectedly, this snake-beast appeared out of nowhere and killed her father!
Shi Yin’s heart was ignited by the flames of hatred. She glared at Shen Tang and the others with eyes blazing with fury, her face twisted in horror, wishing she could tear them to pieces!
Her father absolutely could not die such a miserable death.
She’s going to avenge her father!
She’ll make them pay!
Living is worse than death!
Repay a thousandfold, a hundredfold!
“Yinyin, we are no match for them. Let’s escape first, and we can take revenge later.” The white lizard, covered in blood, ran out, hugged her, and tried to sneak away under the cover of the jungle.
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