Lethal Stunner: Kicking Off with Five Beast Husbands-Chapter 174: Xuan Jiu’s Words Can’t Be Trusted (Bonus - for Monthly Votes)

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Xuan Jiu’s Words Can’t Be Trusted (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Votes)

In Xiao Jinsheng’s home, it was inevitably more chaotic due to the increasing number of residents.

All the bedrooms were on the second floor. Besides Xiao Jinsheng’s own room, there were ten other rooms left.

The seven Beast Husbands each occupied one room, leaving three rooms available.

Yu Yunxiao’s disdainful decision had left one room unoccupied.

Chen Yunji borrowed one room, and now Xuan Jiu wanted to borrow another.

Not only did he want to borrow a room, but he also coughed every two steps and let out heavy breaths every three—catching Xiao Jinsheng’s attention frequently.

Concerned, she kept asking, "Let me use my Healing Element to ease your symptoms again."

"Thank you so much!" Xuan Jiu said, thrilled, as he extended his hand to Xiao Jinsheng. "Every time you use your Healing Element superpower on me, I truly feel much better."

"If you’re feeling so much better, then why are you coughing every half hour?" Mo Jiao, who had been suppressing her irritation since sunrise, finally let her words fly once the day turned to night.

Unable to hold back any longer, she sneered, "What is it? Are you implying her treatment wasn’t effective?"

"Of course not. It’s just that my body is really weak," Xuan Jiu explained sincerely.

His face was full of earnestness. "Maybe it’s because I stayed on the snowy mountains for too long."

"Or perhaps it’s this apocalyptic environment. Regular people without Star Stone powers find it hard to adapt."

"But don’t worry, I won’t freeload at your house for nothing."

Saying this, Xuan Jiu walked toward the kitchen and declared confidently, "I’m actually a god of cooking. From now on, I’ll handle all your meals, day in and day out!"

"Get out." Chen Yunji flashed into position, blocking Xuan Jiu’s entry into the kitchen.

"Chen Yunji, you’re too much," Xuan Jiu complained, shaking his head and sighing. "You’re a borrower too, yet you sit around every day, waiting for food to be served to you without even helping to wash vegetables or prep food!"

With biting sarcasm, Xuan Jiu continued, "Chen Yunji, how is it that I’ve never realized how shameless you were before?"

Chen Yunji remained stony-faced, replying flatly, "I take care of washing dishes and sweeping the floors. I’m on a schedule."

"Schedule? What schedule?" Xuan Jiu asked, intrigued.

Looking animatedly at everyone, he raised his hand and pointed at himself, grinning brightly, "A schedule, huh? Sounds fun! Count me in!"

"No need. With your frail body, you’d better focus on resting," Yu Yunxiao said tersely.

The others cast wary glances at Xuan Jiu.

Yes, he was an ally.

But trust and assistance had their limits. Guarding themselves was just as important.

This Nine-tailed Fox didn’t look like he had pure intentions. Their suspicions ran deep.

"What are you standing there for? Go keep an eye on him," Su Ye spoke up, addressing Shi Xie.

Shi Xie blinked in confusion and pointed at himself. "Why me?"

"Take a guess," Que Zelian chuckled, placing a cup of hot tea in front of Shi Xie.

Though silent, Shi Xie reluctantly accepted his role as Xuan Jiu’s babysitter.

"Hey, buddy, you’re a fish, aren’t you?" Xuan Jiu greeted enthusiastically.

"Yeah, yeah, I’m a sheep," Shi Xie replied absentmindedly.

"Listen, I want to ask—over the last few months, how has Chen Yunji been behaving while staying here at your place?" Xuan Jiu began inquisitively.

Shi Xie’s suspicious gaze fell on him, only to see Xuan Jiu’s pale face brightened with an infectious grin. "After all, we’re both chronically ill comrades who’ve battled for two years. I know him well. His head’s not right, and I’m worried he might disturb you."

"Honestly, I’m not ashamed to admit it. Both Chen Yunji and I are a little unhinged mentally," Xuan Jiu confessed.

"So, staying here with you guys is just temporary. I don’t want to cause you trouble. With two outsiders crashing your place, your daily life can’t be as comfortable."

"Besides, the Terminal has already located us. Staying here will not only inconvenience you but also put you at risk."

"I just want to understand Chen Yunji’s behavior recently. In a couple of days, I’ll find an empty place for him and me. Don’t worry, we won’t bother you anymore."

Xuan Jiu’s tone was steeped in sincerity.

Without the Star Stone, surviving life on Mist Continent as a regular human in the Poisonous Fog was grueling.

Even with Healing Element powers, many of the ailments caused by the Star Stone’s absence couldn’t be helped.

As Xuan Jiu spoke, his breath became increasingly strained, his voice weakening.

Shi Xie stared at him, fearing that he might suddenly keel over—collapsing in front of them at any moment.

Xuan Jiu’s expression remained earnest and even apologetic.

Shi Xie suddenly felt like any further suspicion toward him without concrete evidence was akin to bullying the helpless.

"If you plan to leave, speak with my Female Master," Shi Xie said, getting up to leave. "First, focus on recovering your health."

"Buddy, you’re such a kind soul," Xuan Jiu exclaimed, touched. Waving his hand, he called after Shi Xie, "I can tell we’re destined to get along. Why don’t we swear an oath of brotherhood today and become sworn brothers?"

Shi Xie fell speechless, quickening his pace to escape from Xuan Jiu’s proximity.

Indeed, Xuan Jiu’s self-assessment was spot on.

The guy clearly had issues.

Passing by Chen Yunji, Shi Xie advised seriously, "Take good care of your sick comrade’s health."

"Xuan Jiu?" Chen Yunji instinctively guessed.

Shi Xie couldn’t agree more.

See? Not even the tiniest reaction of surprise. Proof of how severe Xuan Jiu’s quirks were.

"Did he say something bizarre?" Chen Yunji asked with a frown.

"Not really. You should check on him yourself," Shi Xie replied, walking away while shaking his head.

Chen Yunji frowned, intending to remind Shi Xie that 100 out of 10 words Xuan Jiu said shouldn’t be trusted.

But before he could, Shi Xie’s quick pace left him no chance to speak.

With no other choice, Chen Yunji approached Xuan Jiu and furrowed his brows in warning, "Did you say anything outrageous?"

Xuan Jiu gave him a puzzled look. "Me? Outrageous? Not at all."

"Then what did you talk to Shi Xie about?" Chen Yunji pressed.

"That? Oh, I was just saying—since we’re both outsiders here, those Beastmen might not care, but Xiao Jinsheng is a female. The two of us freeloading at her place for too long isn’t appropriate."

"Now that there’s no need to hide from the Terminal, all that’s left is waiting for death in five months."

"I thought we both have our issues, so we shouldn’t keep troubling others here. Let’s find a place of our own and move out."

"That’s all?" Chen Yunji wasn’t convinced.

"I swear! What else could I possibly say?" Xuan Jiu wailed.

"Get your things together. Tomorrow morning, we’ll say goodbye to Xiao Jinsheng."

"After all, we’re comrades in misery—no need for us to resent one another."

Chen Yunji’s frown deepened, yet he remained rooted in place. freēnovelkiss.com

Seeing that no one else was around, Xuan Jiu smirked mischievously, teasing him, "Hesitating, huh? You don’t really want to move out after all."

"Nonsense." Chen Yunji replied coldly.

"Don’t bother denying it. I can read minds—I already know what you’re plotting behind that stoic face." Xuan Jiu jeered.

Chen Yunji snorted, "Do you need me to remind you? You no longer have any superpowers."

Without superpowers, whether mind-reading or puppet control, there was no chance of success.

Calculating with his fingers, Xuan Jiu feigned sagacity. "Years of mind-reading taught me to read faces too. And your oh-so-sincere demeanor isn’t hiding much. I know what kind of intentions you harbor toward someone’s Female Master."

"Buddy, relax. I’ll move out. But if you want to stay, I can lend you a helping hand."

With a sly grin, Xuan Jiu added, "With your personality, you’ll never voice your thoughts—not even in eight hundred years. Lucky for you, I specialize in mental health interventions."

"Ridiculous," Chen Yunji retorted before spinning to leave.

Undeterred by his retreat, Xuan Jiu raised his voice, threatening, "Fine! I’ll go tell Xiao Jinsheng right now. She knows this area well. Let’s have her arrange two houses—one for you, one for me—that way, we move out together!"

"Stop!" Chen Yunji quickly turned back, his Elemental Power flaring as he blocked Xuan Jiu’s path to the stairs.

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