Chapter 114 - 108: Using a Little Prop

Shen Tang soon put the matter behind her.

Everyday life wasn’t much different from before.

Either teasing the group of young cubs playing in the yard, or inspecting the fields, the days passed leisurely.

Without any system tasks, staying in this small town was actually quite nice.

As days went by, the system noticed Shen Tang’s passive attitude and incessantly urged, "Host, don’t forget our side task! It’s been so many days without any progress—are you up to it or not?"

This damn system resorted to goading!

Shen Tang ground her teeth in frustration, wishing she could block it out. "I’m just waiting, okay? Waiting for a good opportunity! If this absurd task were easy to complete, I would’ve done it already!"

The situations with Lu Xiao and Jia Lan were self-explanatory, but Shen Li, whom she thought would be the easiest target, had maintained a lukewarm attitude towards her since that day.

Though Shen Li remained considerate of Shen Tang daily, when it came to that particular matter, he always avoided it either intentionally or unintentionally, leaving Shen Tang with no chance to approach.

Frustrated, the system said, "Host, your mating season is almost over! Seize the opportunity now, because once it’s finished, it will be even less likely to succeed!"

The mating season of a female has a tremendous attraction for males.

Now is the last chance to act.

Missing this opportunity, given the attitude of those three men towards her, it would be even harder next time.

Shen Tang was deeply conflicted.

But the task deadline was approaching.

She resolved that tonight, she must take action!

Her first choice was still Shen Li.

If she couldn’t succeed with this cunning fox, Shen Tang could only switch to another target.

Jia Lan outwardly disliked her intensely, but his affinity wasn’t too low. Plus, he’s also in mating season now; the chemistry might just ignite something.

"Host, remember you have a secret weapon you haven’t used yet!" the system reminded her.

Shocked, Shen Tang asked, "What secret weapon?"

The system replied, "That spray—once the host uses it on Shen Li, he will reveal his true inner thoughts. Host can test it on him to see if he really has no feelings for you?"

Shen Tang’s mouth twitched, "The spray’s effect only lasts three hours, I’m worried..."

As she spoke, her face flushed slightly, recalling certain scenes.

Shen Tang never expected the beastman’s stamina to be terrifyingly exceptional!

Time might not be enough.

Stopping abruptly would be awkward...

Nonetheless, Shen Tang kept the system’s words in mind. It’s somewhat unscrupulous but, in dire need, not impossible to try.

At night, Shen Tang took a shower then went to find Shen Li.

The room wasn’t locked, and she twisted the doorknob to enter.

Only the bedroom light was turned on, casting a warm orange glow that was soft and hazy. Shen Li was half-leaning against the headboard, reading a book.

He had also just taken a shower and changed into a light white bathrobe, the collar slightly open, revealing a portion of his seductive collarbone. His vivid red hair was still a little damp, cascading across his shoulders, with a strand falling over his chest, behind him his fiery bushy fox tail swayed gently, the scene indescribably alluring.

Shen Tang watched, heart fluttering, swallowing hard, she couldn’t help it; she was just so captivated.

She couldn’t resist the allure of a handsome man.

Especially not one as devastatingly beautiful as this enchanting fox.

Shen Li heard her footsteps before Shen Tang entered.

He set aside his book, revealing his charming and gentle face, his narrow and long fox eyes reflecting the light, shimmering like rippling spring water, a smile playing at his lips, "What brings Xiao Tang here?"

"I came... to ask you to do something." Shen Tang said, hands clasped behind her back, sauntering to the bedside.

As she got closer, Shen Li caught the sweet and alluring scent from her, his Adam’s apple moved slightly.

The fingers resting on the book tightened, crinkling the pages.

Yet his expression remained unchanged, he smiled warmly and asked, "Oh, what do you need me for?"

Shen Tang’s lips twitched; this sneaky fox was truly coy. She’s here at night, what else could she possibly want, if not to discuss the inhibitor’s formulation process?

She didn’t want to beat around the bush, so she straightforwardly said,

"Tonight is the last chance, do you want to or not?"

Thud.

Shen Li’s book fell to the ground.

He looked at Shen Tang with a complex expression, his red, luscious lips parted slightly, hesitantly asking, "Xiao Tang’er, your mating season... is it very uncomfortable?"

Regardless of gender, not mating during the mating season is extremely uncomfortable. Shen Tang wasn’t quite at that point yet, but hearing Shen Li say this, she might as well play along, "Yes, it’s very uncomfortable. Do you want to mate with me tonight?"

Shen Li’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his voice tinged with hoarseness, "...why don’t you go to Jin?"

"You’re all my Beast Husbands; I can’t possibly only mate with him."

Shen Tang knelt at the bed’s edge, tugging his collar downward to reveal his half-chilled, muscular chest, "Besides, tonight I only want you!"

Shen Li’s breathing quickened.

The two were too close.

The sweet, intense scent from the female was unavoidable.

Luring his blood to surge, a peculiar stir rising within him.

Shen Li’s fingers tightened, eyes shaded with dark intensity, though his expression didn’t change much, "This time... can I give the opportunity to someone else?"

His lips held a gentle smile, yet inexplicably it felt irritating.

Did this sneaky fox truly not want to do it?

Shen Tang felt defeated.

No, she could clearly see he had those desires, yet he was restraining them.

Why suppress them?

It’s rare for Shen Tang to be this proactive, if it were that leopard, he’d have eagerly pounced, ready to devour her whole, but this old fox was so composed, willing to give the opportunity to someone else!

The urge to conquer rising, Shen Tang initially planned that if tonight didn’t work, she’d seek Jia Lan; yet Shen Li’s comment made her more determined to conquer him!

Shen Tang released him.

Shen Li just felt relieved when suddenly his face felt cool, a peculiar fragrance invading his nostrils.

His expression froze for a moment, breathing abruptly heavy.

Shen Tang quickly stashed the spray, seeing his expression, knew it worked.

Whether or not she could succeed tonight—

At least Shen Tang wanted to know if this fox indeed had such feelings for her?

The spray could strip away façades, reveal true words.

If he really didn’t want it, she wouldn’t force him.

Tonight, she wanted to see his true intentions.

Shen Tang hesitated briefly, then asked, "Shen Li, what do you most want to do now?"

Shen Li heard Shen Tang’s words, dazed eyes gradually focusing, resting on her.

His alluring, gentle face faintly blushed, eyes scalding, Adam’s apple bobbing.

He said, "I want to..."

His lips parted slightly, Shen Li stared intently at her, Adam’s apple bobbing.

Sitting on his lap, Shen Tang prodded, "You want me, right?"