Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

09:12 Sat, 12 Apr

Chapter 476

Chapter 476

Nyx was teasing him and then backing off? Not a chance.

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Kian’s thin lips pursed tight, his breathing heavy. His deep eyes locked onto Nyx, as if daring her to face the consequences of igniting his passion. Yet he couldn’t read her mind, unsure if she was really willing.

Even with their dual cultivation partner contract, he’d never force her.

After a long silence, a sudden wave from pleasure of teasing him surged through the Soul–Connecting Bracelet on his wrist. Kian froze, then looked up to catch the mischievous smile tugging at Nyx’s lips.

He almost laughed. ‘Figures,‘ he thought to himself.

His large, elegant hand snagged Nyx’s ankle, the softness of her skin beneath his fingers. With a gentle pull, he shifted her position. Trapped beneath him, Nyx curled her toes, looking both delicate and helpless.

“Let me help, Nykie,” Kian said. His face stayed calm, but his voice had lost its usual cool edge.

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Cultivation did ease fatigue, and with Kian’s help, it worked twice as well. That’s why Nyx wasn’t completely worn out, but she still sprawled like a lazy rabbit, her fur seeming to melt in the imagined midday sun, unwilling to move.

Kian sat beside her, using a tiny comb to smooth her fur. Her ears twitched and flattened backward at the touch. She was so cute it hurt. His self–control crumbled. After a few seconds of struggle, he couldn’t resist brushing his fingertips over her fur.

The next moment, the angry bunny latched onto his wrist, kicking and squirming. She only stopped her zero–damage tantrum when Hazel’s and Kyle’s voices drifted from outside.

That morning, disciples from the Sword Guild and Herbal Valley had arrived. Elder Cyan sent them to fetch Nyx for guest greetings.

Ever since Nyx saved the Violet Soul Grass, Herbal Valley’s elders had been eyeing her. They’d brought piles of spirit plants as gifts, practically trying to steal her away. But Elder Cyan chased them out before they could say more than a word.

Among the guests was Warren Mitchell, head of the Sword Guild. An old friend of Elder Cyan’s, he’d led his team to the Celestial for the Sect Competition and dropped by to catch up.

had a new disciple, he’d offered a

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Nyx bowed politely. She couldn’t meet an elder as a rabbit, so she had quickly shifted back to human form and smoothed her clothes before

had a kind face, as steady and generous as a mountain–exactly what Nyx pictured a cultivation leader to be. After

the Demon–Breaking Sword, Warren knew at a glance that Kian wielded a

Cyan chuckled, “I called you here to meet my youngest

waste. If he doesn’t

a dime a dozen.

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a long moment, unable to hide his admiration. “This kid’s

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to test Kian’s skills–one look was enough. The young man’s presence and gaze were something else, filled with grit and resolve most lacked.

as lucky as ever. Picks up a talented disciple out of nowhere, and his disciple’s partner

his own pupil. But after a pause, he shook his head with a sigh. “I’m not cut out to be his mentor.

Trying to teach Kian

came to mind. Problem was, that guy never

“Our sect’s Sword Saint–he’s the top swordsman in the cultivation world right now.

Sword Peak for a while, picking up some moves, but he always felt

was the strongest, being the

leader

a sect meant drowning in mundane affairs.

off to get where he was, but further progress was a

lit up. “Is the Sword Saint here at the Celestial too?” When Warren

Sect Competition. If he

figure out what gift would impress Kian’s never–met

shaking their heads. The Sword Saint only had eyes for his sword. Chances were slim he’d bother teaching some random

spirit stones on sword nurturing, leaving

spirit plants or pills, and they’d likely take them–after all, gifts usually came with strings attached. G. advice in return wasn’t

g some

Sword Saint was a different story. Born into a rich cultivation family, he’d