Free Web NovelChapter 107: Chapter 105: I Am Your Armor
In her room, Su Mo plucked a petal from the flower and drew some of her blood, sending both to the laboratory.
Although Little Nine had said that a plant not listed in the System Space’s catalog might not yield quick results, she still wanted to try.
What worried Su Mo now was whether the lab could produce a result within one hour.
The sound of hurried footsteps came from behind her.
Su Mo turned to see Fei Yan following her, a worried expression on his face. The others behind him also stood anxiously at the door.
Before Su Mo could say a word, he pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Please, let me test the medicine for you, wife. Just this once. I promise that from now on, I will honor you above all else and never defy any of your requests."
Fei Yan paid no mind to the people who had followed him, completely oblivious to whether they were watching him.
He had only one thought in his mind at that moment: ’She can’t get hurt. She absolutely cannot get hurt.’
Su Mo’s heart skipped a beat, and she reached out to hug him back.
"It’s not that serious, don’t worry. I have a secret weapon. I won’t get hurt that easily."
"I can’t rest easy... Not unless I test it myself..."
Su Mo gently patted his back, as if to soothe his anxious emotions.
"Fei Yan, I cherish my own life more than anyone. I understand your feelings, and it’s precisely because I understand that I can’t let you test this medicine for me."
"But as your Beast Husband, it’s my duty to do anything for you! I’m supposed to protect you with all my might!"
Su Mo’s brow furrowed slightly. She knew he wasn’t just saying things. In the Beast World, it was perfectly natural for a Female to accept the protection of a male beast. Even if they were to one day sacrifice themselves for their wife in the heat of battle, most would see it as completely normal—even a kind of glory.
"Fei Yan," Su Mo’s tone was gentle yet exceptionally firm. "I don’t need you to prove your feelings for me like this. If something happened to you, my conscience would trouble me for the rest of my life. I want a partner who stands by my side, not a bird who breaks its wings for me."
"I should be your armor, not the sharp blade that clips your wings."
Su Mo’s words were powerful and resolute.
Outside the room, there was complete silence.
Fei Yan, trembling, tightened his embrace, as if trying to merge her into his very bones and blood.
After a long moment, he said in a low voice, "Alright. I will listen to you, wife."
「Outside.」
Long Yan’s eyes flickered. He still wanted to go inside and say something.
Mo Xiao quickly reached out an arm to stop him. Since their wife had already rejected Fei Yan’s request to test the medicine, there was no way she would let Long Yan do it.
Tian Huan sighed. ’If Miss Su can’t bear to let her Beast Husbands take the risk, I could risk it for her. After all, I owe her a favor.’
But now, it seemed Miss Su would never agree.
A moment later, a notification sound chimed in Su Mo’s mind.
The lab results were in.
The first thing she saw was a string of data.
’Judging from the report, it should be effective.’
Little Nine’s excited voice echoed in her mind: "Host, it seems to be working!"
Su Mo carefully compared it with her previous blood report. "According to the report, it is effective. But why are these few, most common values suddenly abnormal?"
Little Nine: "The Beauty Smile poison is too potent, so it lowered your body’s immunity? You can build it back up later, so it’s not a huge problem, right?"
Su Mo nodded. "At least this proves the plant is edible. Although I’m still not sure if it can completely clear the toxins from my body, it should have some effect."
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief and turn to pick up the herb.
"Wife!"
Fei Yan was still worried. "Are you sure it’s okay?"
"It should be," Su Mo said, plucking a leaf and putting it in her mouth.
Mo Xiao and the others quickly walked in.
Su Mo then plucked a flower and chewed it. The bitter taste that filled her mouth made her frown.
Her face instantly twisted into a grimace...
’What is this damn thing? How can it be so bitter? Is this really something people are supposed to eat?!’
Su Mo subconsciously wanted to spit it out, but when she looked up, she saw the others frowning at her.
Steeling her resolve, she swallowed it down.
The men watched her nervously. "How is it?"
Su Mo felt for her own pulse, a hint of pleasant surprise appearing in her eyes.
’How amazing. Is it really fighting poison with poison?!’
Little Nine said excitedly, "This is great, Host! You’re saved!"
’Mhm, for now, it seems so...’
The next second, Su Mo’s slender body swayed uncontrollably.
’What’s happening? Why do I suddenly feel like something is about to explode in my chest...’
A metallic, sweet taste spread in her mouth. Before she could even react, a warm liquid trickled from the corner of her lips, and it felt as if her internal organs were being viciously squeezed.
She lost control and fell backward, but fortunately, Mo Xiao was quick enough to catch her.
"Wife!"
"Host!"
"Miss Su!"
The room instantly descended into chaos.
Xuan Wei pushed past the people in front of her, placed a hand on Su Mo’s pulse, and frowned. "The Beauty Smile poison is too potent, and Miss Su’s body has been corroded by the poison for too long. She couldn’t withstand it all at once."
Su Mo, holding on to her last sliver of consciousness, ordered, "Acu...puncture!"
Xuan Wei turned her head, and before she could even get up, Xuan Qing had already handed her the necessary items.
Although her medical skills were not on par with Su Mo’s, she was the best in the Tiger Clan. Compared to everyone else present, she was the most qualified to perform acupuncture on Su Mo.
After a while, once Xuan Wei was finished, she let out a long breath.
She looked at the worried expressions on Su Mo’s fiancés and said, "The Beauty Smile poison is extremely potent. She needs some time to process it. When she wakes up, she should feel much better."
Yue Ying’s brow was tightly furrowed. "About when will our wife wake up?"
Xuan Wei glanced at the unconscious person on the bed and shook her head slightly. "It’s hard to say. Miss Su’s body has been weakened by the poison for a long time. It could be a day, maybe two, or even longer."
Cang Lan asked, full of worry, "But she will wake up for sure, right?"
Xuan Wei nodded affirmatively. "Yes! She will definitely wake up. However, I suggest you all stay here in the Tiger Clan for the time being. Firstly, Miss Su may need more of the Beauty Smile plant to continue her detoxification. Secondly, I can assist you all in taking care of her."
Mo Xiao frowned. "Alright, then we’ll be troubling you, Young Mistress."
Xuan Wei nodded. "I’ll take my people and leave for now. Call me anytime if you need anything."
After giving a few more instructions, she called for the person at the door and left.
In the room, Mo Xiao and the others watched the person on the bed with grave expressions.
Surprise flashed across the faces of Yue Ying, Fei Yan, Cang Lan, and Long Yan.
Was it an illusion?
Why did it feel like their wife’s features were slightly different from before?
Could it be...
Yue Ying couldn’t help but reach out and gently trace Su Mo’s features.
"So it was the poison in her body that was hiding her true appearance!"
Fei Yan was also startled. He looked up at Mo Xiao, only to see that his expression was as calm as ever.
’He must have already known about this.’
