Chapter 104: Silver Tongue

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Bolt let out a furious roar, and the giant wolves all raised their heads. A bloody battle was about to erupt—when suddenly, an urgent shout pierced the air: “Stop!”

In the distance, dust billowed as countless Wolf Riders surged forward like a tidal wave. At their head rode a massive wolf—more majestic than any steed—bearing none other than the Wolf Clan’s chieftain.

Deshutuo was frantic with worry. When his subordinates informed him that his son had slipped away, he knew trouble was brewing. As the saying goes, a father knows his son best—and he was all too aware of his reckless son’s infatuation with Niruis. Now that the Behemoth Clan’s Young Princess was engaged to a human, and given the boy’s hotheaded nature, chaos was inevitable.

Deshutuo had no desire to offend the powerful Behemoth Clan. After all, Xu Feng and Niruis’s marriage had been personally endorsed by Mishouleite. To be safe, he’d even ordered his son placed under strict guard—yet Bolt had still managed to escape.

The glint of steel signaled that the two sides were seconds away from clashing in fierce combat. Deshutuo broke into a cold sweat—what a narrow escape!

He strode over and slapped his son: “You insolent brat—how dare you!”

Though Bolt was reckless and hot-tempered, he had feared his father since childhood. He dared not utter a word, lowering his head—but a flash of hatred flickered in his eyes.

Niruis waved her hand, signaling the Behemoth soldiers to disperse and allow the Wolf Clan’s chieftain to approach. Deshutuo bowed deeply to the Young Princess: “My dear nieces, my son has acted recklessly. Please forgive him. I shall discipline him severely and ensure he offers you both a formal apology.”

“You are far too kind, Uncle.”

Before the Behemoth Young Princess could respond, Arola interjected: “The offense is minor—we can overlook it. But my cousin and Xu Feng are already formally engaged. From now on, I hope Bolt refrains from causing further unreasonable trouble. Otherwise, the dignity of the Behemoth Clan will be compromised—and our Snake Clan will not stand idly by.”

Little Pepper was indeed Little Pepper. On the surface, Arola remained courteous—but her words carried no gentleness whatsoever, delivering a direct warning to the Wolf Clan’s chieftain.

Deshutuo’s face cycled between crimson and ashen—but he was in the wrong, and these two headstrong young women were not to be trifled with. He forced himself to suppress his fury: “Rest assured, ladies—my son will never appear before you again.”

With that, he turned sharply and strode away, gesturing for his men to bind Bolt and toss him onto a wolf’s back. The thunderous drumming of paws echoed like falling rain as the Wolf Riders vanished into the distance.

Night fell across the land. The earlier confrontation had been perilous—but fortunately, danger had passed. The soldiers set up camp once more, and campfires flickered to life.

Soon, the aroma of cooking filled the air—but when Xu Feng turned around, he realized Niruis was nowhere to be seen. Where had she gone?

When he asked Arola, he learned the Behemoth Young Princess had gone into the nearby woods to gather wild mushrooms.

“Brother Xu Feng, why don’t you go find my cousin? Go ahead—I’ve already put in a good word for you privately!”

Xu Feng shook his head. Girls truly were fickle. Not long ago, she’d been upset with him over Niruis—yet now she was helping him… Still, he was grateful.

“My darling, thank you.” Xu Feng pulled the girl into a warm embrace and kissed her gently. “How about I come to your tent tonight?”

“You’re terrible!” The Young Princess blushed shyly, pushing him away—though her eyes sparkled with anticipation and delight.

In the quiet woods, the air carried the fresh scent of damp earth. Though darkness had fallen, fear held no place in the heart of the Behemoth Clan’s Young Princess.

Though the group carried preserved meat and dry rations, Niruis had loved mushroom soup since childhood. She’d already gathered half a basket when—suddenly—she heard footsteps.

“Who’s there?”

“Ni’er—it’s me. Don’t be alarmed.”

Xu Feng quickly identified himself. Otherwise, this headstrong girl might have swung at him—and he well knew the Young Princess’s formidable strength.

“What are you doing here?”

“I came to find you. It’s time to eat!”

“Who asked you to care?”

…

Speechless. Judging by her reaction during the Wolf Clan’s heir’s provocation, her attitude toward him had clearly softened—so why did she insist on acting so stubborn, as if harboring some deep grudge?

“Ni’er.”

“Who said you could call me that?”

“No one needs to say it. You’re my fiancée—why shouldn’t I call you affectionately?”

“You…”

“What about it? Unless the Young Princess intends to renege on her vow and deny the engagement?”

“Who said I want to break my word?”

“Good. A husband calling his wife by a pet name is only natural.”

As a transmigrant from Earth, Xu Feng’s smooth talk far surpassed anything the nobles of Hailan Star could muster. Even the notoriously headstrong Behemoth Young Princess was left momentarily speechless. She wanted to retort—but knew full well she stood no chance against Xu Feng.

Seeing Niruis turn away in anger, Xu Feng sighed softly. Dealing with a girl like her required equal parts firmness and tenderness. He stepped closer, took her hand—and before she could pull away, leaned in close to her ear: “Ni’er, don’t be angry anymore. I know this engagement confuses you—but trust me, I’ll treat you well. So… let’s stop fighting, okay?”

Girls were emotional creatures—and even the most headstrong were no exception. Xu Feng’s sudden tenderness left the Young Princess momentarily stunned.

She truly was confused. This engagement had come too suddenly, too inexplicably—and yet she couldn’t blame anyone else. Only herself—for acting so impulsively. A vow must be honored—but the thought of marrying a stranger filled her with dread.

Fortunately, her cousin’s guidance along the way—and Xu Feng’s conduct—had gradually eased her heart. This Xu Feng was unlike the human nobles she’d heard about. Marrying him might not be so terrible after all.

Slowly, the Young Princess began accepting the engagement. Yet since childhood, Niruis had been proud and stubborn—and as a girl, she was too shy to admit defeat to Xu Feng.

Still, his gentle words were like early spring sunshine—melting a corner of the ice in the Young Princess’s heart…

“Ni’er, let’s go. It’s time to eat.”

This time, the Young Princess didn’t resist—allowing Xu Feng to hold her hand as they walked out of the woods.

The moon had risen above the treetops, its soft light bathing everything in serene silver. Night lent an ethereal beauty to the scene. When calm, Niruis was truly enchanting—her features delicate and refined, her figure striking and vibrant, her small hands soft and smooth as fine jade resting in his palm.

“Ni’er—you’re so beautiful!”

Xu Feng never hesitated to offer sincere praise—especially when it came straight from the heart.

The Young Princess blushed. She could hear the sincerity in his voice—and no girl disliked being praised.

It was the first time since they’d met that the atmosphere between them felt so warm and pleasant. Unfortunately, the path was short—and soon they emerged from the woods and entered the camp.

“Brother Xu Feng!”

The other Young Princess approached. Seeing their clasped hands, a flicker of surprise crossed Arola’s face. She knew well how headstrong her cousin could be—so how, exactly, had Brother Xu Feng managed this?

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