Cannibalism

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In the dense forest, Di Ya Lan carried Mu Yu Die on her back as she traveled alongside Shi Yan.

Shi Yan's face was grim as he calmly watched their surroundings. Whenever he spotted traces of demonic beasts nearby, he warned them in advance, and Di Ya Lan changed course to avoid crossing paths with them.

Time slipped by. Gradually, daylight faded into deep night, and a full moon hung high in the sky.

The forest had been quiet, but now bloodcurdling roars rang out now and then. Some demonic beasts that preferred to roam at night awoke from their daytime rest and began hunting prey in the woods.

At night, Shi Yan's vision was impaired, making it difficult to tell which areas were safe and which were crawling with demonic beasts.

Some demonic beasts made no sound at all when hunting at night.

So any area where beasts roared was certainly unsafe, but a place where none roared was not necessarily safe, either. It might even be teeming with greater dangers!

After running for three hours, both Di Ya Lan and Shi Yan were getting tired.

At dusk, the two of them had joined forces to kill Tu Mu, but they had both paid a heavy price. Tu Mu's violent strength had drained much of Di Ya Lan's essence, and she had spent the entire journey carrying Mu Yu Die on her back without stopping. Not only had her strength failed to recover, it had continued to drain away.

By now, Di Ya Lan was exhausted in both body and mind, held upright only by sheer determination.

Shi Yan was hardly better off. His shoulder had been pierced. The wound had been bandaged, and his Undying Martial Soul was healing it, but that still wouldn't make it mend in a short time.

Using the Berserk Martial Skill had left his whole body weak. On top of that, he was still digesting the vital essence he had absorbed from Jin Mo and Tu Mu. Bloodthirsty, frenzied thoughts kept surging into his mind, yet he still had to force himself to watch for traces of nearby beasts.

...He was in even worse shape than Di Ya Lan.

"Let's find somewhere to rest," Mu Yu Die called softly. From Di Ya Lan's increasingly heavy steps and slowing movements, she could tell that Di Ya Lan was nearing her limit.

"All right." Shi Yan drew a breath and replied calmly, "I'll find a good place to settle down."

With that, he climbed a towering tree like an ape, searching for a place with thick foliage where they could hide.

Standing on the tree, Shi Yan looked around. Suddenly, he gave a quiet exclamation. Using the branches to swing through the forest, he slowly made his way toward a dead tree.

Its roots were thick, its trunk dry and devoid of moisture. It had been dead for many years.

Swinging from branch to branch, Shi Yan reached a dry limb on the dead tree. He leaned in for a closer look, then exclaimed in delight, "This tree is hollow. We can climb down through the top, and there's enough empty space among the roots for all three of us to sit. This is a good spot. You two rest here; I'll be back in a moment."

The hollow at the top of the tree was narrow, while its roots were thick. The empty space inside the trunk was large enough for an average person to climb down. The tree was ten meters tall, and Shi Yan and Di Ya Lan could easily get down. With a rope, lowering Mu Yu Die would be no problem, either.

When Di Ya Lan heard about such a good hiding place, she didn't bother resting any longer. She urged, "Then let's get inside quickly. Demonic beasts are all over this forest. If one catches our scent, we'll be in serious trouble."

"All right. Hand me the rope. I'll pull Miss Mu up first."

Two minutes later.

Shi Yan, Di Ya Lan, and Mu Yu Die sat together inside the hollow roots of the tree.

Faint starlight streamed down through the opening above them. Outside, the distant roars of demonic beasts sent shivers through the air.

None of them spoke.

Mu Yu Die and Di Ya Lan were overcome by immense grief.

The two of them had relied on one another and traveled with Luo Hao and the others all this way, surviving countless dangers. Now only the two of them remained, and they didn't even know whether they could escape their pursuers.

Their companions had fallen one after another, while their pursuers were still hot on their heels. Perhaps the people from Dark Nether and Fangs would catch up tomorrow. Perhaps tomorrow they would be subjected to terrible humiliation...

The feeling that they had no tomorrow left Mu Yu Die and Di Ya Lan unable to see even the slightest glimmer of hope. They were in a constant state of fear and despair.

Shi Yan was doing somewhat better. He hadn't spent long with Luo Hao and the others, so he hadn't formed any deep bonds with them. Though the three of them had died, he was far from devastated and could still remain calm.

Even so, Luo Hao's death left him feeling regretful. After all, Luo Hao had treated him well over the past few days, training him with the gravity field every night. Shi Yan knew how much effort it took Luo Hao to maintain the field each night, and he was grateful for that kindness.

Especially after hearing that Luo Hao's death was connected to the Mo Family, Shi Yan felt that he ought to bear some responsibility.

Shi Yan silently committed the names Dark Nether, Fangs, and the Mercenary Alliance to memory. He had made up his mind: one day, he would repay those three forces in blood.

But when he glanced at Di Ya Lan and Mu Yu Die, he frowned slightly. Both women looked lifeless and utterly hopeless, as if they had lost all their will to fight.

He knew Luo Hao and the others' deaths had dealt the two women a devastating blow. But they were still some distance from the Merchant Alliance, and if they had no fighting spirit now, they would never escape this ordeal!

After a moment's thought, Shi Yan decided he had to do something. He watched the two women for a while, and gradually came up with a plan...

The hollow inside the tree was just large enough for the three of them to sit cross-legged. But when they did, only narrow gaps remained between their legs, close enough for each to feel the warmth of the others' bodies.

At first, Shi Yan kept his legs tucked together, minding his own business. A narrow gap separated him from the two women, keeping a clear line between them.

Suddenly.

Shi Yan spread his legs a little. His left leg naturally pressed against Di Ya Lan's right, while his right leg naturally pressed against Mu Yu Die's left. He clearly felt that one woman's thigh was firm and athletic, while the other's was full and soft. Both were worth savoring in detail.

Shi Yan's little move seemed accidental, but both women reacted.

Di Ya Lan lifted her head and glared at him, but said nothing.

Mu Yu Die was clearly embarrassed. Her cheeks flushed, and she shifted awkwardly, quietly moving her left leg away from Shi Yan's right to put some distance between them.

But each time she moved it a little, Shi Yan boldly claimed the space again, pressing his leg against hers.

After the third time, Mu Yu Die was fuming. She knew Shi Yan was deliberately taking advantage of her, but she could do nothing about it. Her face burning red, she silently ground her teeth and cursed him for being a bastard.

Yet Shi Yan's teasing made the sorrow in Mu Yu Die's heart quietly fade. She could only remember angrily cursing him, temporarily forgetting the tragic deaths of Luo Hao and the others.

Di Ya Lan took in every one of Shi Yan's little moves with her bright eyes. She seemed to understand what he was doing. Not only did she refrain from stopping him, she gave Mu Yu Die a strange look, as if to say she was making a fuss over nothing.

Under Di Ya Lan's gaze, Mu Yu Die felt even more embarrassed. Her face turned redder, and she puffed her cheeks in annoyance, shooting Shi Yan a fierce glare.

Shi Yan kept his eyes closed, as if every little move had been unintentional. His breathing was even, and he seemed to have fallen asleep.

Keep pretending! Go on, pretend all you want! Once I recover, just you wait—I'll settle the score with you! Feeling the warmth of Shi Yan's thigh, Mu Yu Die's neck turned red too. She could only grumble to herself over and over.

Of course, Shi Yan wasn't asleep.

He kept his eyes closed, savoring the different sensations of the two women's thighs and silently comparing them.

Di Ya Lan's thighs were firm and athletic, while Mu Yu Die's were full and resilient. Each had her own appeal. After comparing them for a while, Shi Yan could only conclude that both women's thighs were wonderful, and the delightful sensations were evenly matched.

As he continued to compare them, his thoughts began to wander. It was as if his most primitive desire had been stirred.

From the acupoints in his body, wisps of negative energy quietly seeped out, slowly amplifying Shi Yan's desire...

His breathing gradually quickened. He had no bloodthirsty or frenzied thoughts, only the purest desire to possess. The more he tried to suppress it, the harder it seemed to control.

Shi Yan gradually lost himself...

Mu Yu Die suddenly came to her senses and cried out softly, "Sister Lan, something's wrong with him. He seems... he seems to be like he was before."

Shi Yan was breathing rapidly, sweat beading on his forehead, and his body was trembling slightly, as if he were struggling to control something.

With their legs pressed tightly against his, both Di Ya Lan and Mu Yu Die could feel that something was wrong with him. Di Ya Lan had noticed it too.

After watching Shi Yan for a while, Di Ya Lan blushed and said softly, "It's not quite like before. He wanted to kill people back then, but now he seems to... seems to..."

"What?" Mu Yu Die asked in surprise.

"He wants to eat someone..." Di Ya Lan replied. She was embarrassed, too, and trailed off with an awkward little murmur.

"Eat someone?" Mu Yu Die's expression changed. "That's even worse! How could this happen? Will he turn into a demonic beast, Sister Lan? Could he eat us both? What do we do?"

She clearly hadn't understood what Di Ya Lan really meant.

"You silly girl, what are you thinking?" Di Ya Lan chided her, her expression awkward. "He's getting aroused."

Mu Yu Die froze, then understood. Her pretty face turned scarlet, and she stammered, "Sister Lan, I... I'll play the zither to help him calm down. D-do you want to go outside and hide? I... I should go out, too..."

"All right. I'll take you out." Di Ya Lan nodded, her bright eyes glimmering as she prepared to leap up.

At that moment!

Shi Yan abruptly opened his eyes. They were bloodshot, and like a wild beast, he suddenly grabbed Di Ya Lan.

The tree hollow was already cramped. Once he seized her, Di Ya Lan was pinned against the trunk, unable to get away.

"Bastard! Let go!" Di Ya Lan cried. "You silly girl, help me pull him off! Hurry!"

Mu Yu Die was panicking. She reached out to pull Shi Yan away, but he stood as immovable as a rock. No matter how hard she tugged, he didn't budge.

Di Ya Lan was utterly exhausted after the day's events, and her essence had yet to recover. She couldn't break free from Shi Yan's crushing embrace.

Riiip! The sound of tearing fabric rang out sharply through the silent hollow.

Di Ya Lan felt a chill on her buttocks and immediately realized that the short leather skirt below her waist was gone. Before she could react, a large hand slid between her buttocks and began rubbing them roughly.

"Bastard!" Di Ya Lan cried in a low voice, then told Mu Yu Die, "Hurry! Stop him! His desire has clouded his mind."

"I-I can't stop him!" Mu Yu Die cried in alarm, pounding on Shi Yan's back with all her strength.

"Mmm..." With his fingers violating the cleft between her buttocks, Di Ya Lan felt her legs go weak and couldn't help moaning. The strength gradually drained from her struggling hands.

Mu Yu Die stared, then blushed and asked softly, "Sister Lan, why are you moaning?"

"I'm not moaning! Think of something, quick—oh..." Di Ya Lan felt her resistance growing weaker by the second, and even her voice began to sound strange.

"Sister Lan, i-it's too late." Mu Yu Die stammered, her lovely eyes full of fear.

"T-too late for what?" Di Ya Lan froze.

The next moment, she felt something hard suddenly enter her body. Her supple body trembled, and Di Ya Lan immediately realized that her resistance had failed.

A strange sensation suddenly spread through her body, gradually drowning out her reason...

Oh, forget it. Who knows if I'll even be alive tomorrow? I might as well let that brat have his way...

Each powerful thrust shattered her physical and mental defenses. Di Ya Lan covered her mouth tightly with one hand, yet under the relentless assault, she still let out soft, muffled cries.

Mu Yu Die's pretty face was filled with panic as she stared blankly at their feverish movements.

Right in front of her, Shi Yan was energetically violating Di Ya Lan. Di Ya Lan clearly couldn't resist him for long. She gradually lost herself, even arching her hips to meet his movements.

"You two... you two..."

Mu Yu Die's pretty face seemed ready to bleed. She watched the two of them move together while standing in the cramped space, and the fiery scene shook everything she thought she knew.

Mu Yu Die stood there in a daze, unsure what to do.