[006] Fierce and Wild
The sound of footsteps seemed to press directly onto one’s heart, each step carrying a suffocating sense of oppression.
As the footsteps drew closer, an invisible pressure surged like a tidal wave, instantly enveloping everyone present.
Li Luoluo’s heart tightened, a foreboding sense rising within her.
Instinctively, she tilted her ear, trying to discern exactly where the footsteps were coming from.
But aside from the increasingly distinct sound, the surroundings were deathly silent—so quiet it was terrifying.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Li Luoluo’s mind like lightning: the conspiracy against her had quietly begun!
Shivering, she drew in a sharp breath, sweat beading on her forehead.
No matter who it was, if they wanted her dead, she would make sure they knew this: her life was hers to command, not fate’s!
Li Yaoyao had even brought over the other three male beasts, who had been beaten to near-death by Li Luoluo, placing them at the entrance of the Xiaoyao Palace, making it appear as if they had just been thrown out by Li Luoluo herself.
Meanwhile, she hid in the shadows, waiting for the arrival of the Empress Mother and the imperial ministers.
Secretly, she thought, This time, I want to see how Li Luoluo escapes this disaster!
After all, these three males were no ordinary creatures: Tuoba Jinghao of the Wolf Clan, Hosnian of the Eagle Clan, and Zhonghua of the Tiger Clan!
Each held a prominent status in their clan, wielding considerable family influence. Li Luoluo’s elder sister had beaten them to near-death, and since they deeply loved her, they would do anything Li Yaoyao commanded.
The position of Crown Princess, along with the beast husbands her sister cherished, would all be hers to seize.
Soon, Li Yinghua arrived at Xiaoyao Palace, accompanied by Li Yaoyao’s father, Chen Lie.
Following them were General Xiao Yichen and Grand Marshal Huo Tingyue.
Except for Li Yinghua, they all supported Li Yaoyao as the rightful Crown Princess.
Especially after Li Luoluo had gravely injured Beiming Heng, a noble of the Serpent Clan, and sent him back to his people, their hatred for Li Luoluo had reached its peak.
They had already planned to unite the clans and remove Li Luoluo from the position of Crown Princess, elevating Li Yaoyao instead.
Little did they know, this Li Luoluo was not so easily defeated. The outcome was still uncertain.
Li Yinghua’s heart was anxious; she had always believed her eldest daughter would make her proud.
But recently, Li Luoluo’s actions had become increasingly reckless, brutally beating the beast husbands entrusted to her by the clans, causing her constant headaches.
At that moment, faint but distinct footsteps could be heard approaching from afar.
Those footsteps carried an invisible pressure, immediately putting everyone on edge.
In an instant, Tuoba Jinghao, Hosnian, and Zhonghua transformed without hesitation.
Their bodies shifted rapidly: Tuoba Jinghao became a silver wolf, battered and scarred; Hosnian transformed into an eagle, its feathers falling in crimson-stained tufts, looking pitiful; and Zhonghua turned into a once-majestic white tiger, now barely alive.
They appeared to have just survived a horrific beating, their bodies covered in wounds large and small.
Now in their beast forms, the injuries were even more shocking—gaping wounds, broken scales, ruffled feathers—all testifying to the cruel brutality of Li Luoluo’s attacks.
This heart-stopping scene was perfectly visible to Li Luoluo, who stood at the bedroom door.
Seeing the sight before her, Li Luoluo’s heart first leapt in alarm, then a surge of uncontrollable anger rose from deep within.
Yet she did not lose her composure; instead, the corners of her mouth curved slightly, revealing a wry, furious smile.
She quickened her pace, moving like a gale toward Tuoba Jinghao as the silver wolf, Hosnian as the eagle, and Zhonghua as the white tiger.
At the same time, Beiming Ye, who had been following her, understood her intentions and acted accordingly.
His body shuddered, and in an instant, he transformed into an enormous black python.
The massive serpent was as thick as a pillar holding up the sky, exuding a terrifying aura.
It slithered nimbly to the security cameras below and cleverly used its massive body to block them from view.
Then, the seemingly casual black python whipped its powerful tail.
With a crisp “crack,” one camera shattered instantly.
One by one, the rest of the cameras met the same fate, and the storage cards inside were crushed into dust.
Having done this, Beiming Ye quietly withdrew to the side, keeping vigilant watch over the surroundings.
Meanwhile, Li Luoluo took the opportunity to quickly cast healing magic.
Her hands danced, and streams of green light, like lively spirits, flowed from her fingertips, landing on Tuoba Jinghao, Hosnian, and Zhonghua.
Miraculously, the horrific wounds began to heal at an astonishing rate, visible to the naked eye.
Within moments, all the injuries vanished, as if they had never existed.
Hua Qingcheng, who had been watching, was initially shocked, then relieved—thankful he had hidden well. These three beasts were probably going to be abandoned by the Crown Princess.
Next, Li Luoluo narrowed her eyes slightly, inhaled deeply, and began channeling the awe-inspiring SSSSS-level mental power within her.
Feeling the overwhelming, boundless energy still obedient to her commands, she let a barely perceptible smile cross her lips.
Without hesitation, she unleashed this terrifying mental power in a devastating wave toward Tuoba Jinghao, Hosnian, and Zhonghua.
They felt as if countless steel needles pierced their brains, a pain so unbearable they wished they could end themselves, yet were powerless to act.
At that moment, their terror reached its peak.
Simultaneously, Li Luoluo’s icy words froze the space around them:
“You three better listen carefully!”
“Know what can be said, and what cannot, in your hearts.”
“If you dare speak nonsense… hmph! The only path you’ll find is death!”
“Li Yaoyao won’t protect you; she’s just a clay Buddha crossing the river—she can’t even save herself.”
Before her words had finished, Li Luoluo suddenly threw back her head and laughed, a wild, unrestrained sound brimming with confidence and dominance.
At this moment, she was truly fierce and untamed, like a wild, unbridled leopard, radiating an irresistible, commanding presence.
