novelraw Chapter 620 - 560: Can I Marry You?
Chapter 620 - 560: Can I Marry You?
Several more frenzied icefield giant beasts charged out of the glacier, surrounding the team and launching fierce attacks indiscriminately.
Shen Tang could barely hold on under the continuous high-pressure battle. She raised her hand to form an Earth Shield, blocking the ice beast’s attack, and was knocked back several meters. She turned her head to look at Yun Han beside her, gasping for breath, and asked, "What are these things?"
They were definitely not ordinary beasts, but calling them a corrupted breed wasn’t accurate either, as they lacked that nauseating filthy aura. They seemed more like giant beasts naturally nurtured by the icefield.
The ice sword in Yun Han’s hand had just shattered, and cold energy surged in his palm. He reformed an ice sword, swung several sharp Sword Qi strikes, and took a moment to reply, "These are ice beasts formed naturally by the energy of the icefield, living their entire lives in the icefield."
Shen Tang listened to this familiar name and inexplicably felt a sense of déjà vu. She suddenly recalled the birthday banquet held in the Old Imperial City years ago.
At that time, she was just a fake princess who had returned to the Empire, without power or influence.
Back then, Shen Qingli was still around, and it was her prime time.
At that widely anticipated birthday banquet, Yun Han gave Shen Qingli a precious gemstone necklace, making everyone envious.
Shen Tang remembered that the necklace was made from some huge crystal stone.
If she didn’t remember wrong, it seemed the crystal stone was the energy crystal stone from these ice beasts.
Yun Han’s face turned a bit pale, his chest heaving violently in the battle, "But the current situation is completely different from back then."
He continued to explain, "The energy in the Icefield Region has a chance to breed such ice beasts, but the probability of encountering one is extremely low. Years ago, I had to search extensively for months to collect nine ice beast crystal stones."
He looked at the powerful and terrifying ice beasts before him, his tone more serious, "According to the icefield’s records over the past hundreds of years, ice beasts of this level might appear only once every few decades."
Now that so many highly combative ice beasts have suddenly appeared, it is clearly very unusual.
"Moreover, for some reason, the ice crystal stones within them have disappeared, and they have become unusually frenzied and highly aggressive, as if they have gone mad."
Shen Tang pondered upon hearing this. Could it be related to the energy upheaval in the Icefield Region?
They had just slain an ice beast and indeed didn’t find a crystal stone within it.
More and more wounded Beastmen appeared on the battlefield, and everyone’s strength was nearing its limit. Shen Tang didn’t have time to think deeply, she immediately activated her top-level Healing Ability and simultaneously exchanged a large number of Recovery Potions from the System Space to distribute to everyone.
After several days of fierce battle, they finally managed to eliminate these ice beasts. Just as they were about to return, a cry for help suddenly came from not far away,
"Help!"
Something’s happening over there!
Could it be a nearby tribe’s Beastmen caught in trouble?
Everyone quickly rushed over to check.
Sure enough, they saw a powerful ice snake attacking a group of Beastmen.
The group consisted of dozens of Beastmen, but most of them were not very strong, with the toughest being only of the Eighth and Ninth Rank. They were pulling quite a bit of cargo behind them, looking like a merchant team that had wandered into this area.
Most importantly, their attire didn’t look like the Beastmen from the Northern Ice Field of the Night Glow Empire. Instead, they seemed to be from another country.
The stronger ones were clearly hired guards, fighting desperately with the ice snake to protect the merchant team behind them.
A young male Beastman in the team was consciously or unconsciously being protected at the rear, as if everyone was afraid he might get hurt.
The young man had a slim and tall figure, with half of his face covered by a light veil, making it hard to see his appearance, but even from afar, he exuded an ethereal and refined aura, suggesting a noble identity.
However, he seemed to have a leg injury, being supported by another Beastman and struggling to move.
Shen Tang and her team hurried forward to rescue them.
After a short skirmish, they successfully killed the ice snake and saved the merchant team.
The Beastmen were overjoyed and wanted to kneel in gratitude, "Thank you, benefactors!"
"The heavens are truly watching over us! If it weren’t for your timely help, we would have perished here today!"
"Thank you for rescuing us. We are willing to offer substantial rewards!"
Shen Tang nodded slightly, "No need to be polite. Since you are in our country’s territory and we saw you, we naturally had to help."
Surprise flashed in the Beastmen’s eyes, not expecting their identity to be seen through at a glance.
The leading young man also looked at this extraordinary female before him.
In fact, he had noticed Shen Tang from the moment she appeared with her team, and he couldn’t help but be captivated by her presence.
She was too beautifully noble.
This unique aura made her unforgettable at first sight.
Shen Tang naturally sensed this particularly striking gaze and focused on the young Beastman foremost in the crowd.
He was tall, slender, and handsome, with long snow-white hair that had slightly pinkish tips, braided into a plait over his right shoulder. Although his face was obscured by a veil, making it hard to discern his features, his clear, moist deer-like eyes were exceptionally pure and beautiful, suggesting delicate features."
Although his attire was ordinary, the air of elegance and dignity surrounding him showed that he was of an unusual identity, more like a somewhat frail noble prince than an ordinary merchant guest.
Nearby, a burly Beastman noticed that Shen Tang was the leader and hurriedly introduced, "Greetings, sirs. We are not illegal immigrants; we are a merchant team sent by the Eternal Winter Empire."
Yun Han frowned tightly, "With the current severe situation up north, it must be worse on the side of the Eternal Winter Empire. Why would you suddenly send a merchant team over without notifying us in advance?"
The Beastman sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness, "As you mentioned, sir, our current situation in the Eternal Winter Empire is even more dire. Many people cannot get enough to eat... That’s why we wanted to trade minerals to exchange for southern goods and food."
Although the Eternal Winter Empire is a renowned powerful nation, with a small population of Beastmen albeit highly combative.
Due to its harsh environment and lack of resources, technological advancement is also quite backward, and many supplies require massive imports.
Among the biggest trade partners is the neighboring Night Glow Empire. The two countries often exchange energy minerals for daily supplies.
"I see," Shen Tang acknowledged.
"Since your country has dispatched a merchant team, we should entertain you well. Please accompany us back to the city."
The Beastmen hurriedly supported their injured as they prepared to follow.
Shen Tang promptly treated their wounds and took out some Recovery Potions from her space to hand to them, helping them quickly regain their strength and status.
Unexpectedly, the severely injured one turned out to be the seemingly frail rich young man.
His leg injury was severe, deep enough to expose the bone. Fortunately, Shen Tang quickly healed his wound, allowing him to hop around lively again.
"Miss, you are amazing! I thought I’d be a cripple for the rest of my life, but you’re practically my savior!" The young man, seeing how easily Shen Tang healed his leg injury, suddenly lit up, eager to pounce on her, offering himself as a thank-you gift.
However, before he could repay with his body, Xiao Jin stepped forward and pinned him down, growling fiercely, "Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? Stay back! Gratitude is one thing, but just hand over your good stuff. What’s with the hands-on approach? Believe me, I’ll hit you!"
The young man, however, turned his head and looked at Shen Tang, complaining pitifully, "Miss, your partner is so fierce."
Xiao Jin, seeing this pitiable appearance, felt his fists itch, eager to punch that face!
Where did this demon come from, daring to engage in seductive antics!
Shen Tang rubbed her forehead with a headache, quickly intervening, "Alright, Ah Jin, let him go first."
After all, they were foreign guests and should be treated courteously.
Upon being released, the Beastman tidied his collar, once again gazed at Shen Tang with burning eyes filled with admiration and love, sincerely lamenting,
"You are truly beautiful..."
"Can I marry you?"
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