Healing a Fallen S-Rank Beastman: Everyone Fights Over the Little Female-Chapter 140: Suffering

Lu Xiao had no idea what C Luo was thinking. As for whether she was afraid... perhaps a little, but certainly not to the point of panic.

Besides, she firmly believed that Ares hadn’t given up on her. It was only a matter of time before he found her.

And since these people from the Underground City wanted to cooperate with her, they wouldn’t do anything too drastic for the time being.

So, her personal safety was guaranteed.

C Luo was very familiar with the area. With him as her guide, Lu Xiao soon saw an entire street lined with food vendors.

All the stalls were adorned with small, colorful lights, creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere.

As Lu Xiao followed C Luo, stopping here and there, she noticed that most of the stalls were selling seafood.

This came as a surprise to Lu Xiao. After all, when she was on the surface, she rarely saw seafood this fresh.

The aroma and color of the cooked seafood were incredibly tempting. Despite having already eaten a steak, Lu Xiao found her appetite returning.

She walked up to a stall selling all kinds of seafood, pulled out a chair, and sat right down, completely unconcerned about whether the shabby setup was a match for her noble status as a female.

Seeing this, C Luo, who had been about to wipe the chair for her, froze. Lu Xiao had already sat down and was looking up at the menu on the cart. "Boss, I’ll have the sea urchin rice, garlic lobster, and a salmon platter."

After ordering, she didn’t forget to glance back at C Luo. "What are you having?"

Standing beside her, C Luo quickly waved his hands. "I—I don’t need anything."

"We’re already here, and we’re not paying. Your boss looks loaded. It’d be a shame not to take advantage of it."

Hearing the genuine regret in Lu Xiao’s voice, C Luo felt that if he missed this chance, he would truly regret it for the rest of his life.

As if possessed, he found himself saying, "Then... I’ll have a bowl of sea urchin rice too?"

"Forget that. Everything at this stall looks good, but I can’t eat that much. You can handle it, right? Get one of everything. You don’t mind letting me have a taste of each, do you?"

Meeting the young female’s expectant black eyes, C Luo felt his head spin. How could he possibly mind? At this moment, he felt needed by her. He felt like he could die from happiness.

Seeing C Luo nod, Lu Xiao called out to the vendor again. "Boss, one of everything you’ve got!"

After her second order, it was clear the vendor had already taken notice of her. The appearance of a female like Lu Xiao was bound to draw attention. Even if the males here deliberately tried to ignore it, they couldn’t escape the instincts hardwired into their genes.

Especially not with a personality as natural, poised, and cheerful as Lu Xiao’s.

It was hard for her not to be the center of attention.

Unbeknownst to Lu Xiao, people had already begun to whisper—

"Where’d this female come from? She seems... different."

"Who knows? It’s probably an act. If you can trust a female, then pigs can fly. Don’t you forget it!"

"Exactly. Haven’t we been burned by females enough? I’m telling you, don’t make the same mistake. Getting lovesick is a death sentence."

"Don’t get any ideas. And look who she’s with. That female probably won’t live much longer."

At these words, the others fell silent.

...

The vendor was quick. Before Lu Xiao had to wait long, a massive seafood feast covered the table.

Lu Xiao tried a bite of the sea urchin rice. The uni was fresh, with a clean, sweet flavor that was incredible with the rice.

A single bite was pure satisfaction.

Lu Xiao ate without pause, as if she had come here for the sole purpose of enjoying the food.

When Fred found her, he saw Lu Xiao sitting at the stall, feasting. Her face showed nothing but pure enjoyment and satisfaction—not a trace of fear.

This was completely different from what he’d expected.

He had assumed that even if Lu Xiao appeared calm, it was just a facade.

After all, Lu Xiao was a female with no real combat ability. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

To be suddenly brought to a lawless place like the Underground City... to say she wasn’t scared would have to be a lie.

’But what was this?’

The young female was eating with such focused enjoyment, it was as if she hadn’t been kidnapped at all, but was here on vacation.

It was astounding, and at the same time, he couldn’t help but find it adorable.

Fred, who had rushed over in a hurry, now found himself wanting to laugh.

’I’ve underestimated her again.’

’Lu Xiao always manages to surprise me.’

His gaze swept over to C Luo, sitting across from her. This man, often seen by Ban Lun’s side and holding a certain standing in the Black Tower Base, was interacting with Lu Xiao so naturally.

’They’re already eating together.’

A strange pang of jealousy struck him. Fred pulled back from stepping forward, melting back into the shadows.

’Since Lu Xiao is fine for now, there’s no harm in letting her enjoy her meal a little longer.’

Lu Xiao was thoroughly enjoying herself. Not only was the seafood here fresh, but the vendor’s cooking was also impeccable.

Lu Xiao even thought that with the vendor’s skills, if he opened a shop on the surface, business would be booming.

Eventually, Lu Xiao was so full she couldn’t eat another bite; there was simply no room left. She watched C Luo, who was still eating, with open envy.

’If only I could eat that much!’

’If I ever get the chance, I should bring Ares here to try this. I bet he’s never had seafood this good.’

Thinking of Ares, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but worry. ’He must be worried sick now that he’s realized I’m gone.’

’After all, right before we parted, I swore to him I wouldn’t go anywhere.’

’And then, next thing I know, I’m kidnapped and brought here.’

’I wonder if Admiral Fred managed to get a message out about me being here. If Ares knows where I am, maybe he won’t be so worried?’

’No matter what, when I get back, I’ll have to give Ares a big hug and comfort him.’

As she thought about this, she couldn’t help but recall the time Ares said he wanted to be her puppy.

’Now the puppy’s owner has gone missing... I hope the little guy hasn’t gone completely crazy, has he?’

C Luo saw Lu Xiao sigh and stopped eating. He looked at her with a confused and worried expression. "What’s wrong? Why did you sigh?"

"I miss my family," Lu Xiao said, not sounding particularly pitiful. "Being brought here so suddenly... I can’t imagine how worried they must be. I don’t know when I’ll be able to go back."

But the more she spoke in that tone, the more it seemed like she was just putting on a brave face.

It made one want to pity her all the more.

But C Luo didn’t know what to do. He could only stare at her, at a complete loss. "I’m sorry... for putting you through this!"