Billionaire’s Journey into the Beast World, Suitors Compete to Be Fed by Her! - Chapter 72

The young male took the bottle, his hands trembling slightly.

But he knew this was his golden opportunity. If he could eliminate Claude this time and help Mikayla ascend to the position of city lord, he would become a favored confidant by his side.

Suppressing the fear in his heart, he replied, “I will complete the mission.”

As the spy’s figure gradually disappeared, Mikayla’s lips curled into that cold smirk once more.

In Claude’s stone house, the spy, familiar with the surroundings, quietly slipped into a room resembling a kitchen.

A bonfire burned in the center of the room, with a gray stone pot suspended above it. Inside the pot was a dark liquid, the medicine prescribed by the physician for Claude.

The spy swiftly poured the deadly poison into the medicine Claude was about to consume. After glancing around to confirm no one was watching, he left with relief.

However, just then, footsteps echoed from outside.

Startled, the spy quickly hid in the shadows, holding his breath as he observed the approaching figure.

Sala entered the medicine room with a stern expression, crouching by the stone pot and stirring the concoction with a wooden spoon.

The spy inwardly rejoiced, the strong medicinal aroma in the room masked his own scent, preventing detection.

But his optimism was premature. Sala didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he paused, sniffing the air with a frown.

The spy’s heart leaped into his throat, fearing exposure.

Sala began inspecting the medicine carefully.

Realizing he couldn’t wait any longer, the spy took a deep breath and prepared to escape while Sala was distracted.

But the moment he took a step, Sala suddenly turned and shouted, “Who’s there?”

Startled, the spy slipped, accidentally crashing into the wooden door with a loud bang.

Sala lunged at him, and after a fierce struggle, finally subdued the spy.

He then dragged the spy straight to Claude.

Claude looked at the disheveled spy before him, an uncharacteristic chill in his expression.

Slowly, he asked, “Who sent you? What did you put in my medicine?”

Knowing denial was futile, the spy confessed, “It-it was Mikayla. He ordered me to poison your medicine. He wants you dead.”

Claude’s face darkened at the words, but he quickly regained his composure.

He had long suspected his uncle harbored ill intentions, but he hadn’t expected him to go this far.

Waving his hand, he signaled Sala to take the spy away, adding, “Lock him up. He may still be useful.”

Soon, news spread that Claude had been poisoned and was gravely ill, much to Mikayla’s delight.

“Just one more step,” he thought. Just one more step, and the position of tribe chief would be his.

But he couldn’t show his hand openly at this critical moment. Instead, he secretly incited the elders to pressure Claude.

Riled up by Mikayla’s instigation, the elders demanded Claude surrender the City Lord’s Stone, insisting a more capable male should take his place.

“Claude, in your current state, you can no longer protect the people of Lion City. Hand over the City Lord’s Stone and yield your position to someone more capable.”

On the stone bed, Claude leaned weakly against the wall, his face pale. His gaze swept over the elders as he spoke softly but clearly.

“As long as I live, I will never surrender the City Lord’s Stone. If any of you think you can take it from me, come and try.”

Having spoken, Claude unleashed the aura of his Purple-tier strength, pressing down on the Green and Blue-tier elders present until they could barely straighten their backs.

Only now did they realize that even in his weakened state, Claude still possessed the power of a Purple-tier.

The elders dared not make any further moves and quickly found excuses to leave.

Through this incident, Claude also discerned which among the elders were loyal to his uncle, Mikayla.

Thus, he began his plan to purge dissidents.

However, Mikayla was not one to admit defeat so easily.

Seeing that his attempt to force Claude’s abdication had failed, he devised another scheme, secretly sending an assassin to Mi Yue’s stone hut, intending to strike at Claude by harming her.

Under the cover of night, a male figure silently approached Mi Yue’s stone hut, but before he could get close, he was discovered.

Xiu Ka’s sharp gaze fixed on the male whose face was concealed beneath animal hide. He demanded sternly, “Who are you?”

Hearing the commotion, Mi Yue opened the door. Seizing the opportunity, the male lunged at her, claws bared.

In her shock, Mi Yue forgot she even had her system at her disposal, staring blankly as those gleaming claws rushed toward her.

At that moment, Xiu Ka stepped forward without hesitation, shielding Mi Yue with his back and taking the fatal blow in her stead.

Blood streamed down Xiu Ka’s back, pooling on the ground as the thick scent of iron filled the air.

Mi Yue’s mind reeled with disbelief, she hadn’t expected Xiu Ka to risk his life for her like this.

“Why would you do this? Didn’t you say you didn’t like me anymore? Why still protect me?!” Mi Yue’s voice trembled, tears welling in her eyes.

“Why?!”

Xiu Ka forced a faint smile, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. “Because… you… you are my life, my everything. I would never let anything happen to you.”

A surge of warmth flooded Mi Yue’s heart, but it was quickly replaced by deeper worry.

[Host, the feeding target Xiu Ka is in critical danger! Immediate rescue required!]

[Host, the feeding target Xiu Ka is rapidly losing blood! Immediate rescue required!]

[Host, the feeding target Xiu Ka’s vital signs are declining! Health bar at 30%, 20%, 10%…]

The system’s incessant warnings pounded in Mi Yue’s ears. “Shut up!” she roared. “Tell me how to save him!”

“You must have a way, right?”

[…]

“Speak!”

[Host, you may use golden points to heal Xiu Ka and restore his meridians, prolonging his life. However, golden points can also be exchanged for lifespan. Please choose carefully.]

“Use the golden points to heal Xiu Ka.” Mi Yue declared without hesitation.

[Host, confirm the use of 20 golden points to heal Xiu Ka?]

“Confirmed.”

As Mi Yue’s words fell, a golden light enveloped Xiu Ka.

Soon, his meridians were restored, and his vitality returned.

Xiu Ka slowly opened his eyes, disbelief filling his gaze. But recalling the strange conversation he had heard before losing consciousness, he was certain Mi Yue had saved him.

“Yue… thank you for saving me.” Xiu Ka whispered weakly, his voice brimming with sincere gratitude.

Mi Yue wiped her tears, her tone laced with detachment. “No need to thank me. Consider it repayment for the times you saved me.”

She didn’t mention Xiu Ka’s decision to dissolve their partnership, for her own heart was still clouded with confusion and unanswered questions.

Hearing her words, Xiu Ka’s heart clenched.

He understood why Mi Yue’s attitude was so cold, but he also knew clearly that now was not the time to explain everything.

When Mi Yue used golden points to save Xiu Ka, the male assassin had already been captured by Sarah, who was hiding in the shadows. At the same time, she sent a beast servant to inform Claude.