Chapter 98: Chapter 98: The High Priest’s Advice
Wen Shu stared at her palm in disbelief, only to see that dazzling golden light travel up her arm and quickly shoot into the center of her forehead!
In an instant, countless familiar scenes surged into view, and she was forced to relive the tragic experiences that the original owner was supposed to go through once again.
This time, however, the scenes were clearer, and the sensations were even more intense!
When she awoke from the Illusion Realm, she felt as if she had been pulled out of cold water, her entire body drenched in sweat, and the searing pain from being bitten by a mutant beast at the end of the illusion seemed to linger on her body.
The golden light in the cave suddenly disappeared, and she fell backward, a scorching tail wrapping around her waist to catch her, while her gaze remained fixed on the top of the tree hole, still trapped in the pain...
"Wen Shu, female!"
"Ashu! Ashu! What have you done to her!"
As time passed, Wu Xuan’s angry questioning gradually reached her ears, and Wen Shu curled her fingers, feeling her senses gradually returning.
She suppressed the trembling of her body, trying to shake off the residual fear from her mind, and attempted to prop herself up.
But just as she lifted her gaze, a tall shadow blocked her view, and a face hidden beneath a mysterious hood, filled with deep wrinkles, slowly appeared above her.
Priest Bona held the piece of branch and leaf reverently, his dark and murky eyes shimmering with strange darkness amid the circles of light patterns.
"Wen Shu, female... do not attempt to change destiny again."
The old man’s voice was mysterious and ancient, like reading an oracle with solemnity, echoing softly in the dark tree hole.
The irrefutable words drilled into Wen Shu’s ears, leaving her momentarily dumbfounded, unable to believe her ears.
Do not change destiny...
Does it mean waiting for death?
She wanted to sneer, but looking at Bona’s serious face, she couldn’t muster even a hint of a smile.
Standing at the entrance of the cave, Yining, upon hearing Bona Priest’s solemn words, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he looked at Wen Shu thoughtfully,
Wu Xuan couldn’t understand what this mysterious old beastman was saying, but feeling the sudden rigidity of the female’s body, a deep anger surged in his heart.
"You’re not welcome here, take your things and leave!"
Bona Priest’s gaze swept over him again, casting a momentary doubt on his memories; wasn’t this black panther a mutant beast?
But he didn’t meddle further, instead looking at the defiant female.
Her destiny had already begun to diverge from its path, and the warnings from the Divine Tree could not be without reason.
This sudden heavy snow, even the terrifying bandits, might all be consequences of her attempt to reverse destiny!
He tightened his dark lips, carefully choosing his words, and warned, "Although you’re not a significant figure, the impact you bring is not small..."
Bona Priest retracted the branch and leaf into his palm, took a few steps back to stand by the fire, and said heavily, "Believe me, the consequences are beyond your imagination."
His enigmatic words left the males utterly confused, but Wen Shu furrowed her brows, her expression turning grave.
Could it be that since she had transmigrated into the original owner, she was destined never to escape the fate of death?
Seeing that Bona Priest did not intend to leave, Wen Shu’s complexion darkened slightly, and she vaguely guessed the identity of this old beastman.
He must be the mysterious priest who assisted the female protagonist in deciphering the location of the Divine Tree in the future.
This family of the Old Priest had the talent to communicate with the Divine Tree, passed down through generations.
And the Divine Tree was akin to the will of this world, even if it slumbered in an unknown place, it constantly controlled the fate of the entire Beast World.
His advice was never given without solid ground.
Considering the old priest’s character, now that he knew her secret, he would definitely take her back to Beast City.
Recognizing her lack of awareness about the severity of the problem, Bona Priest’s face turned cold, half threatening and half advising, "The dense forest is filled with bandits, and now, only Beast City is safe."
He glanced at Wu Xuan beside Wen Shu, "Your beast husband hasn’t fully recovered. Can you bear to have him accompany you as you are chased by bandits?"
Understanding what he said, Wen Shu’s expression stiffened, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
Yes, the old priest was right. She was too impulsive, forgetting that the bandits of Black Thorn Valley wanted to capture her...
Seeing her face turn pale, Wu Xuan encircled her waist tightly, drawing her into his warm fur, "Ashu, do as you think best; I will always support you."
Even without knowing the reason, he could sense how much the female desired to leave this place!
For her desire, anything was worth it. After his advancement, he’d run faster and would never let the female be placed in extreme danger like last time.
The scorching heat permeated through the beast skin, warming Wen Shu’s cold body slightly, and she looked up to meet Wu Xuan’s steadfast eyes.
Regardless of whether the old priest’s words were intentional or unintentional, he had indeed struck her weakness.
She could not accept allowing Wu Xuan to fall into any danger for her again.
Priest Bona did not miss the wavering in her eyes, and seeing that she had been mostly persuaded, he slowly walked toward the cave entrance, "It’s time to go back."
With those words, he and Yining left the tree hole one after another, leaving Wen Shu and Wu Xuan silently embracing.
In the quiet atmosphere, only the crackling sound of sparks remained.
Wen Shu didn’t hesitate for long, nestled in the warm fur of the black panther, and made a muffled decision, "Wu Xuan, let’s go back to Beast City first."
Realizing her decision, Wu Xuan’s pupils trembled slightly, wanting to tell her that he was familiar with the dense forest and she didn’t need to worry about him.
But before he could speak, Wen Shu had already straightened, decisively saying, "Once we return to Beast City, we will immediately head to other Affiliated Cities."
The truth or falsehood of Priest Bona’s words, she would verify through her actions.
Right now, what’s most important is how to arrange Wu Xuan.
He seems to only want to maintain his beast form...
Wen Shu recalled Mious’s snakelet form, so she stepped forward and gently touched the black panther’s round furry ears, asking, "Wu Xuan, can you transform into a smaller beast?"
Suddenly touched, the black panther’s ears shyly trembled. Even though he knew the female’s intention, his heart still raced wildly.
Almost impatiently, he shrank his body instantly and slowly walked to the female’s leg, nuzzling her calf with his furry head.
Wen Shu looked down at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Wu Xuan’s young beast form looked just like a soft black cat.
She picked him up, seeing his face adorned with a scar, his fluffy appearance giving a tough impression, softening her heart into a bundle.
So cute, I want to kiss...
She hesitated for a few seconds, seeing the black cat’s golden eyes turning around, its round furry ears twitching, and finally couldn’t resist the impulse, planting several kisses on his soft face.
As she satisfied her desire, she held the black cat and left the tree hole.
Slumped in her arms, Wu Xuan appeared as if he had been overwhelmed, his eyes drifting, only feeling as if his heart would burst out of his chest, giddy as if he was in a beautiful dream.
The journey back to Beast City was surprisingly smooth.
Wen Shu, however, felt uneasy, her vigilant gaze always focusing on the dense forest below.
The endless expanse of snow was dead silent, eerily so until they reached Beast City, where she hadn’t spotted a single bandit.
And this strangeness only intensified her sense of unease...