Chapter 256 - 258: The Show Begins

Chapter 256: Chapter 258: The Show Begins

After a world-shaking, dizzying ride that nearly knocked her teeth out, Su Nuannuan finally fell silent.

However, before she could even catch her breath, a crowd gathered around her, pointing and muttering.

"Who’s this? She’s so ugly!"

"No idea. Why was this person brought back?"

"Yi De, don’t tell me you picked up another female behind your Cai Xia’s back!"

Hearing this, Yi De’s eye twitched in panic, and he immediately tried to distance himself from the accusation. "Don’t talk nonsense! I didn’t cheat on anyone. Take a closer look—this is Su Nuannuan! Luoluo told me to bring her back."

"What! This is Su Nuannuan? Could it be someone else with the same name?"

"That’s impossible. Su Nuannuan’s face was injured, but she couldn’t have gotten *this* ugly!"

Er De stepped forward to help, untying the rope from Yi De’s tail. "It’s the real deal, no doubt about it. This is Su Nuannuan. Our negotiations with the city didn’t go well because of her scheming!"

When they heard Su Nuannuan had caused trouble yet again, the tribespeople started yelling at her.

"What an ungrateful wretch! When has our tribe ever mistreated her? And yet she plots against us time and again. We have to punish her severely this time."

"That’s right! Burning her at the stake seems appropriate. It would be revenge for the werewolves who died!"

"Burn her? That’s getting off too easy. We should throw her in the Snake Cave."

"I think a hornet’s nest would be better."

...

As the tribespeople chattered away, suggesting different punishments, Su Nuannuan lay on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

Nothing they were saying was good.

Fueled by intense resentment, the Beastmen started toward Su Nuannuan, ready to grab her and vent their fury.

Su Yang emerged from a distance. He glanced at the ground, and upon seeing Su Nuannuan, he waved a dismissive hand. "What’s all this shouting about? Lock her in the dungeon for now. We’ll discuss what to do with her at a formal meeting. And make sure you put her in the most secure cell."

’Su Yang hadn’t forgotten that Su Nuannuan had escaped the last time she was locked in a dungeon.’

After giving his orders regarding Su Nuannuan, he turned to Su Luoluo. "So? Did the City Lord agree to work with us?"

Su Luoluo smiled. "Relax. When I’m on the case, is there anything that can’t be solved? Dongfang Luanhe already agreed to our terms. He promised to give us thirty percent of the Beast Crystals from now on."

"Thirty percent!"

Su Yang could hardly believe what he was hearing.

’He would have been happy if the city agreed to cooperate and they got a ten-percent share of the Beast Crystals. He never imagined they’d get thirty percent.’

"Hahaha! Excellent, excellent! With thirty percent of the Beast Crystals from the Salt Well, our tribe will grow more and more powerful!"

"Thirty percent from the Salt Well? Father, you’re thinking too small," Su Luoluo said with a wide grin. "It’s thirty percent of the entire city’s!"

"How much? What did you just say?"

"Thir... Thirty percent of the city’s!" Su Yang still couldn’t believe his ears.

Thirty percent of the entire city’s Beast Crystals!

Su Yang felt like he was dreaming. "Luoluo, you’re not pulling my leg, are you?"

’The salt from the Salt Well Cave was plentiful, but surely it wasn’t valuable enough for the city’s people to make such a concession!’

"It’s true," she said. "But I also discussed some other forms of cooperation with the City Lord. He’s coming to visit in a few days, so you’ll need to host him, Father."

Once he confirmed it was true, Su Yang’s grin stretched from ear to ear. "Excellent, excellent! I will most certainly give him a fine welcome."

"But what is this ’other cooperation’?"

Su Luoluo gave a mysterious smile. "You’ll find out then, Father."

With that, Su Luoluo stretched, then yawned. "Father, I traveled all night and I’m exhausted. I’m going to get some rest."

Su Yang nodded and didn’t press further. "Go on. If you’re hungry, find Cai Xia. She’s made some food."

"Got it." With that, Su Luoluo left the square. Seeing her leave, Fu Feng and the others followed suit.

Elated at the news of the thirty-percent share of Beast Crystals, Su Yang turned and left the square as well.

’As for Su Nuannuan... he was in an excellent mood and didn’t want to spoil it just yet. Besides, he felt her fate should be decided at a formal assembly.’

When the other tribespeople heard the good news, a wave of celebration swept through the crowd.

The entire Wolf Clan Tribe was ecstatic—all except for two people.

Staring at the dungeon entrance, which was sealed shut with heavy wooden beams, Su Nuannuan’s heart filled with despair.

’This time, Su Yang was keeping a close watch on her. The vines binding her hands and feet hadn’t even been loosened; she had absolutely no chance to escape.’

The thought of those people wanting to throw her into the Snake Cave or burn her alive terrified Su Nuannuan.

Finding herself in a hopeless situation, Su Nuannuan couldn’t help but call out for her system. "System? Are you there? Quick, save me."

But no matter how many times she called, the system remained silent.

Also wearing a worried expression was Hong Shuang, who watched from a distance.

’Hearing that Su Nuannuan had been brought back, she was filled with anxiety, terrified that Su Nuannuan would expose her.’

’After Hei Feng’s death, she hadn’t dared to ask for any news about him, afraid it would make Su Zhao suspicious.’

’She had tried to subtly probe about where Su Zhao and the others had gone that day. But for some reason, Su Zhao, who was usually quite dense, refused to say a word about it.’

’She wanted to go pay her respects, but since she didn’t know where he was buried, she couldn’t do anything.’

’Actually, life in the Wolf Clan Tribe was pretty good. The people were united and kind, and their standard of living was high. Not only did they have pottery, but there was also all sorts of delicious food she’d never seen before, like steamed buns, rice, and potatoes.’

Hong Shuang didn’t want Su Nuannuan to ruin her new life. After much deliberation, she decided to pay a visit to the dungeon that night.

The dungeon was in a narrow, cramped space. Su Nuannuan was bound hand and foot, unable to move an inch. All she could do was breathe.

She had been alone in this sunless place for what felt like an eternity. Rats scurried past her feet every so often, making her shriek in terror.

On the verge of a breakdown, she kept muttering, "System... System... System, please, save me!"

But even as she wailed, the system remained completely unresponsive.

When Hong Shuang entered, she saw Su Nuannuan looking like a madwoman, screaming and wailing.

’If she hadn’t recognized the voice, Hong Shuang would never have believed that the wretched, filthy, disgusting person before her was Su Nuannuan.’

’Back in the Black Pig Tribe... although she was reluctant to admit it, Su Nuannuan had been as beautiful as a Heavenly Girl. How could she have ended up like this?’

"Who’s there?" Su Nuannuan was a mess, but she was still sensitive to sounds. She reacted instantly to the rustle.

When the other person remained silent, Su Nuannuan looked up. Upon seeing who it was, she grinned, baring her teeth. "Hong Shuang! Hong Shuang, quick, come save me!"

Hong Shuang didn’t move. She just stood there, watching her.

When she saw Hong Shuang wasn’t coming closer, Su Nuannuan’s voice softened considerably. "Hong Shuang, Hei Feng is dead. Su Luoluo and her group killed him. Get me out of here, and we can avenge him together."

’Hong Shuang had vaguely heard from Su Zhao how Hei Feng died. He wouldn’t have died if he hadn’t been trying to save *her*. And Su Nuannuan still had the gall to blame someone else.’

Hong Shuang remained rooted to the spot, her mind racing, thinking about how to deal with her.

Seeing that she wasn’t reacting, Su Nuannuan continued to play the victim, trying to win her sympathy. "Don’t you want to know where Hei Feng died?"

Meanwhile, Su Luoluo was sleeping soundly when someone woke her in the dead of night. "Luoluo, Hong Shuang made her move. She went to the dungeon to find Su Nuannuan."

Su Luoluo sat bolt upright. ’So it’s just as I guessed. Hong Shuang and Su Nuannuan are working together.’

Su Luoluo’s eyes narrowed. She threw on some clothes and got out of bed, ready to head to the dungeon with the messenger.

After taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped. She whispered a few words into the messenger’s ear, then her eyes lit up, and she chuckled. "Looks like we’re in for a good show!"