When Shen Jinsuo’s injuries had fully healed and his powers enhanced, he slowly opened his eyes, a blend of red and gold light interweaving in his gaze, the aura surrounding him terrifyingly intense.

At this moment, the thunderclouds above the altar had not dispersed, and as if sensing the enhanced aura around him, a thick purple-gold heavenly thunder crashed down with earth-shattering power.

Shen Jinsuo’s figure flickered as he stepped to the top of the altar, raising his hand to unleash a blood-colored palm strike infused with peak power.

The palm strike collided with the heavenly thunder; there was no earth-shaking explosion, only a domineering force sweeping forth, sending the thunder, capable of severely wounding strong beings, forcefully back into the clouds, scattering them significantly, allowing sunlight to pour through the forest.

Watching this scene, Su Muyao was utterly shocked.

She murmured, "Such powerful strength."

The system also spoke, "As expected of the Blood Emperor, he’s not even at his peak strength in this state. I wonder how powerful he’ll be at his peak."

"No wonder there’s no Heavenly Dao in the Fusang Continent; if there were, the Blood Emperor at peak strength could resist all the Heavenly Dao’s powers."

"Not to mention the Chaos Wild Beastman, the Heavenly Dao doesn’t have much effect here, possibly suppressed by some power."

"No wonder various forces rule over this continent."

The system sighed with emotion.

Su Muyao gazed at Shen Jinsuo’s stunning figure, her eyes shimmering, acknowledging his might.

At this moment, Shen Jinsuo seemed to sense something, turning back to look, the coldness in his eyes faded, replaced by a gentle warmth.

He walked to Su Muyao and said, "Wife, thank you, and I’m sorry for the trouble."

Now Shen Jinsuo appeared much gentler.

Looking at him like this, Su Muyao felt it was Shen Ci’an.

"I’m fine. Have your injuries completely healed?"

"Yes, the elixir you refined worked wonders. Not only did it heal my injuries, but even the hidden wounds from the Blood Clan Secret Technique have been soothed. My body is excellent now."

"Not just that, previously the body’s fusion had issues, not completely merged. That issue is resolved now, fully fused."

Previously, because of incomplete fusion, even returning as the Blood Emperor, his body periodically endured the pain of incomplete fusion, with frequent headaches, never truly rested.

But not anymore; now everything’s healed, and there’s no pain.

Before, he needed to seclude himself because his power was stuck due to incomplete fusion.

Now, with the elixir’s help, his strength has improved.

And after complete fusion, he can soon regain peak strength.

His wife is truly wonderful.

Thinking of this, Shen Jinsuo’s long, enchanting eyes grew even more radiant and warm.

Naturally, Su Muyao was worried about Shen Jinsuo, and seeing he was fully recovered, she breathed a sigh of relief.

He stepped forward to tidy Su Muyao’s disheveled clothes, speaking softly, "Let’s rest here for a few days. I’ll have my people find Yue Wuhen and the two little ones, and inform you as soon as there’s news, alright?"

Shen Jinsuo wanted to keep Su Muyao here.

Earlier, when she used her Wood Element Ability to heal him, that aura entered his meridians, seemingly triggering feelings and memories related to Shen Ci’an.

Plus, the elixirs he took seemed to carry her aura, making him feel like his body was completely fused, while mainly retaining Shen Ci’an’s consciousness and thoughts.

So his love for Su Muyao deepened further.

Su Muyao nodded, "Alright."

Her strength had returned to Level 20, but she hadn’t reached Level 30 yet, needing to enhance her power.

The system mentioned contracting with the Beast Husband could enhance strength.

She naturally had to try.

If she lacked power on the Fusang Continent, she’d have to rely on others.

The system said, "Host, it feels like Shen Jinsuo is increasingly like Shen Ci’an now. Your ability and elixir seem to have brought Shen Ci’an back."

...

Subsequently, Su Muyao followed Shen Jinsuo to the Blood Royal Palace, where Shen Jinsuo asked, "What would you like to eat, I’ll have someone prepare it."

Su Muyao wasn’t really thinking about food.

She shook her head, saying, "No need for trouble, something simple will do."

As she spoke, Su Muyao took some food from her space to share with Shen Jinsuo.

After his return, Shen Jinsuo mostly consumed elixirs, seldom eating food.

But eating with Su Muyao made him inadvertently recall the times he spent with her as Shen Ci’an.

Unable to resist reminiscing, the memories felt beautiful.

After washing up, at night, Shen Jinsuo, like Shen Ci’an before, naturally held Su Muyao as they slept.

Shen Jinsuo’s distinct jointed arms tightly encircled Su Muyao’s waist, pulling her completely into his embrace.

At this moment, Shen Jinsuo’s body temperature was slightly cool, his breath chilly, perceptible even through clothing by Su Muyao.

Shen Jinsuo, holding Su Muyao, dared not move, his body nearly rigid.

As a member of the Blood Clan, his sensitivity to blood far surpassed ordinary people, and the blood scent of his beloved in his arms was the most irresistible temptation, not the raw blood scent of beasts, nor any other blood’s smell, but like fresh mountain dew mixed with newly bloomed honey, soothingly sweet. A single breath sent this scent coursing through his body, sparking the Blood Clan within him to frenzy, instinctively clamoring.

Almost driving him out of control.

His nose resting against Su Muyao’s soft hair, the fragrance became even more vivid.

His blood teeth emerged uncontrollably, their sharp tips faintly glowing, his Adam’s apple moving, every breath carried extreme restraint.

After long-awaited reunion with his wife, his heart brimmed with affection, unwilling to let her go, much less sleep apart.

This was a truly sweet torment.

He exerted effort to tighten his embrace, ensuring it caused her no discomfort, his fingertips subconsciously tracing her back, soothing her, but also calming his own nearly uncontrollable instincts.

Again and again inside, he told himself he must resist, under no circumstances hurt her, even though his bloodthirsty desire nearly incinerated his reason, it must be firmly suppressed.

Su Muyao resting in Shen Jinsuo’s arms, in fact, the two sharing a bed impliedly acknowledged this Contract.

After all, he was her Beast Husband, and not the first time Contracting.

Moreover, she needed to recover and enhance her strength, it was the fastest way.

Especially with her own Beast Husband, there was nothing to be coy about.

However, even after being in bed for so long, Shen Jinsuo hadn’t moved, although holding her tightly, his body was stiff.

Su Muyao sensed something was amiss.

At first, merely the tight embrace, later she noticed his slightly rapid breathing and occasional sharp coolness brushing her neck.

She stiffened, realizing something, her fingers curling slightly, sensing his tangible restraint and struggle, an explosive yet suppressed contradiction.

Su Muyao communicated mentally with the system, "System, Shen Jinsuo doesn’t seem okay physically now."

The system replied, "Of course, Blood Clan Beastman facing their beloved, as a Blood Clan, instincts get triggered."

"Especially him being the Blood Emperor; tolerating the lure of your blood requires immense self-control."

"Shen Jinsuo seems to care for you greatly, enduring without asking to drink your blood."

Su Muyao’s heart stirred, "Back then, Shen Ci’an didn’t either, and I didn’t know anything at that time."

Unaware of his Blood Clan instincts.

If she had known, she should’ve let him drink blood then.

"Honestly, nothing terrifying, Host, just like Beastmen going hungry for long, it becomes unbearable, their blood hunger is worse."

Su Muyao softly suggested, "Shen Jinsuo, it’s okay to drink, I’m fine with it."