Chapter 96: Let Her Go

Chapter 96: Let Her Go

Yun Mu was drenched in cold sweat from the pain.

Was this man a dog in his past life, enjoying biting so much?

At first, Yun Mu struggled a bit, but when she realized that her struggles only fueled his desire for control, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she relaxed her body, responding with a touch of innocence.

Huo Tingying felt the girl in his arms become compliant and gently opened his eyes.

The maiden's long hair was scattered on the snowy white sheets. Her small face, the size of a palm, had lost its color, appearing pale yet delicate. Her red lips were enticingly vivid, exuding a breathtaking charm amidst the disarray.

Huo Tingying lowered his head and kissed her crimson lips.

Yun Mu responded passionately, cautiously exploring, slowly freeing her restrained hands.

One hand circled around Huo Tingying's neck, while the other slowly reached into her pocket...

Foolish dog, wait to be tamed by your mother!

Indeed, under Yun Mu's soothing, the hostility in Huo Tingying diminished somewhat.

Seizing the opportunity, Yun Mu acted swiftly and accurately, plunging the golden needle into his acupoint.

The man's body instantly went limp on top of her.

Coincidentally, Feng Shuo entered at that moment, seeing the intimate scene and immediately groaned, turning away.

"Master, I didn't see anything, I..."

"Stop standing there and come help move your master," Yun Mu said, exhausted, unable to shift Huo Tingying's heavy body no matter how hard she tried.

Feng Shuo turned around, realizing that his master had already fallen into a deep sleep.

He hurriedly supported Huo Tingying, laying him back on the bed. "Master has fallen ill again? Madam, you..."

Following Feng Shuo's astonished gaze, Yun Mu picked up the glass shards on the floor and glanced at herself. The bite marks on her neck were bloody, her arm wounds oozed fresh blood, her lips were torn, and her face, drained of blood, was as white as paper, making her look like a ghost.

Anyone who saw her in this state would be shocked.

Yun Mu waved her hand dismissively, removing the golden needles from Huo Tingying's body. She then cleaned herself up in the bathroom and told Feng Shuo, "Watch over your master; I'm going to the lab."

"It's almost dark, Madam, why don't you rest for a bit?" Feng Shuo was worried about Yun Mu's condition.

"Your master's health can't be delayed. I need to think of a solution."

In the empty laboratory late at night, Yun Mu only lit a single wall lamp, simply treating her wounds.

Then, she took out her laptop, encrypted the network, and opened an encrypted IP address.

The computer screen flickered.

Yun Mu's eyes were fixed on the screen, tense. This was her first attempt to contact Ji Ming, unsure if it would succeed.

After a while, a devilishly handsome face appeared on the computer screen.

Deep blue eyes, dazzling blond hair, a nonchalant smirk.

"A-Mu!" Ji Ming's eyes narrowed the moment he saw Yun Mu, smiling pleasantly. "Missing me?"

"Let's get down to business." Yun Mu's expression was serious. "Think of a way to send me some herbs."

When Ji Ming heard the names of the herbs Yun Mu mentioned, he instantly became furious.

He roared at Yun Mu, "Are you out of your mind? You're actually planning to concoct the M5 potion! Do you know that once this potion appears in China, your identity will be exposed? Then you'll be alone and helpless in China, how many lives do you have left to reincarnate!"

Yun Mu frowned. "Why are you yelling? I know what I'm doing. Just tell me if you can send them over!"

Ji Ming was driven mad with frustration, scratching his blond hair. He questioned, "If it wasn't for urgent medical needs, you wouldn't risk contacting me. It's for that man, Huo Tingying, right? You're not one to meddle in others' affairs, A-Mu, have you fallen in love with him?"

Yun Mu's expression suddenly turned cold. "Are you questioning me now?"

"Do you even remember who you are?" Ji Ming's eyes reddened. His words were fierce, but his expression carried sorrow. "You're risking your life for a stranger. Don't you fucking know that it's not worth it!"

"It's my call whether it's worth it or not." Yun Mu said calmly. "In any case, I can't let him die."

Ji Ming was stunned.

He never expected that in less than a month, his female warrior goddess would leave her heart with a stranger.

If he had known it would end up like this...

Ji Ming closed his eyes, then opened them again.

"Fine, I'll prepare them for you right away. But..." Ji Ming gritted his teeth. "I hope you don't lose your mind over lust and risk your life!"

Yun Mu brushed her hair irritably. "Relax, I won't make the same mistake again."

...

In the presidential suite of the Royal Hotel.

Huo Tingying slowly opened his eyes, still tasting the stale sweetness of blood between his lips. Instantly, all traces of drowsiness vanished, and a flood of memories rushed into his mind.

He had fallen ill again... and hurt Yun Mu.

Biting, blood, torment...

He quickly sat up, searching the vast presidential suite for the maiden's figure.

The bathroom, the study, the living room—she was nowhere to be found.

Did she... leave?

Images of her eyes filled with fear surfaced in his mind. He had been a monstrous beast last night, so savage and bloodthirsty that even he himself found it repulsive and terrifying. How much more so for her?

She must regret it now, which is why she left.

"Master Huo, you're awake?"

At that moment, Feng Shuo entered carrying a food tray.

"Where is she?"

Feng Shuo was taken aback before realizing, "You mean Madam? She said she went to the lab and asked me to take care of you."

She must have fled to the lab last night to avoid him.

Would she return in the future?

Huo Tingying took out his phone and scrolled to Yun Mu's number, but his fingers lacked the courage to press the call button.

Finally, he waved Feng Shuo aside, strode out of the presidential suite, down the stairs, and into his car.

Outside, the wind howled and snow blanketed the sky.

In the lab, the young girl sat by the workbench, her hand supporting her cheek as she slept soundly.

He stood quietly beside her, unwilling to disturb her, gazing at her sleeping face.

When she slept, she shed all her defenses, as docile as a kitten, pure and harmless.

But once her eyes opened, those clear, enchanting fox eyes could captivate your heart in an instant.

The girl seemed to sleep uneasily, her long lashes fluttering, her brows slightly furrowed.

Huo Tingying's fingertips smoothed out the crease on the girl's brow, his gaze darkening as it fell upon the bite mark on her neck.

He had vowed not to let her get hurt, yet the one who ended up hurting her was none other than himself.

Huo Tingying's finger paused; he closed his eyes briefly before turning around and vanishing into the night.

The next morning, when Yun Mu woke up, the lab was empty.

She touched her brow, wondering if it was just her imagination that Huo Tingying seemed to have visited last night.

But there was no reason for him to come without waking her up. Could it have been a nightmare?

Yun Mu slapped her cheeks to regain her senses and immediately checked her experimental data.

It was still no good. It seemed she would have to wait for Ji Min to send the herbs from the Southern Mystic Continent to develop the M5 serum.

With a sigh, Yun Mu packed up her things and returned to the Huo family's old residence.