Chapter 117: A Beast in Human Clothing (Part Four)

Upon hearing this, Su Nanxing sneered, “If my wife hadn’t stopped me from killing you, why would I hold back?”

Ling Qing fixed his lecherous gaze on Tao Ming and leered, “The young lady fancies me? You don’t know how intoxicating it is to have you beneath me.”

Su Nanxing’s expression darkened, anger flashing in his eyes. “You’re utterly clueless.”

Tao Ming quickly intervened, “Husband, there’s no need to stoop to this level with someone like him.”

Ling Qing continued to jeer, “The young lady is so beautiful…”

Before he could finish, Su Nanxing stepped forward, produced a bottle of medicine, and forced it down Ling Qing’s throat. Ling Qing coughed violently, and when he finally caught his breath, he found he was unable to speak, only able to emit muffled “mm mm mm” sounds.

Seething with frustration, Ling Qing glared at Tao Ming from head to toe. Su Nanxing then struck, sealing Ling Qing’s cultivation power. Seeing that Ling Qing still fixated on Tao Ming, Su Nanxing swiftly drew a dagger and gouged out his eyes.

Ling Qing howled through his muffled cries, fresh blood streaming down his cheeks.

Su Nanxing’s actions caught Tao Ming completely off guard. Hearing Ling Qing’s agonized screams, Tao Ming’s eyes fell upon the bloodied eyes, and the violent visual shock sent a spasm through her stomach. She bent over, dry heaving.

Su Nanxing placed Ling Qing into a living containment bag, then came over to Tao Ming, gently patting her back. His voice was soft and reassuring: “Wife, from now on, there will be more of these things, not less. You have to get used to it early.”

Tao Ming gasped for breath, straightening up, her face pale and sweating on her brow. Su Nanxing, filled with concern, pulled her into a tender embrace and kissed her forehead. “Wife, maybe after we get married, we can go back to Earth and live peacefully.”

Leaning into Su Nanxing’s arms, Tao Ming gradually calmed. Her voice trembled slightly as she said, “I was too naive. I didn’t realize that saving others demands a blood price, whether it’s my own or the enemy’s.”

Su Nanxing tightened his hold and spoke again, “Wife, we can live on Earth.”

Tao Ming wrapped her hands around Su Nanxing’s neck and tilted her head up, whispering, “Kiss me.”

Seeing the anxious look in her eyes, Su Nanxing gently pressed his lips to hers.

Tao Ming’s racing heart slowly settled. When the kiss ended, she asked softly, “Husband, have you ever killed anyone before?”

Su Nanxing’s arm tightened, and he countered, “Why do you ask?”

Tracing the contours of his face with her finger, Tao Ming’s voice was unprecedentedly gentle, “I just want to know what your life was like before.”

Su Nanxing searched Tao Ming’s gaze, hoping to glean some truth there. Her clear, discerning eyes reflected his own image back at him.

After a long hesitation, Su Nanxing remained silent.

Seeing his evasion, Tao Ming had already found her answer. She pressed a light kiss to his lips and said, “Whatever happens from now on, I’ll face it with you.”

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