Lethal Stunner: Kicking Off with Five Beast Husbands
Chapter 83 Compensation for Late Update on December 5th, Plus 1 Extra -

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Compensation for Late Update on December 5th, Plus 1 Extra Chapter

Xiao Jinsheng was a bit regretful that she couldn’t continue listening to Bai Yan’s inner dialogue with the system.

But with Bai Yan moving away, at least for the next ten days on the ship, she could enjoy some peace and quiet.

Relaxing was one thing, but Xiao Jinsheng and the others hadn’t let their guard down.

The seven men unanimously decided to pause their shifts and split into three teams to accompany Xiao Jinsheng.

They arranged themselves into teams based on a combined assessment of their strengths.

Mo Jiao, Que Zelian, and Su Ye formed one group.

Shi Xie and Huaiqing formed another group.

Li and Yu Yunxiao made up the third group.

The teams took turns: one group entered the space to upgrade star levels, another protected Xiao Jinsheng, while the last one rested.

However, when it came to deciding who would begin the new rotation, the seven men couldn’t agree.

The initial lot drawing assigned numbers: Huaiqing was 1, Li 2, Que Zelian 3, Mo Jiao 4, Su Ye 5, Yu Yunxiao 6, and Shi Xie 7.

Based on the rotation schedule, it would be Su Ye’s turn today. Since they were resetting the schedule starting today, Su Ye proposed that the new rotation should begin with him.

The logic seemed sound, but Mo Jiao refused. "Shouldn’t it start from last night?"

Because of the incident last night, no one had rested, staying up to watch over Xiao Jinsheng. Last night also happened to be Mo Jiao’s shift.

"That was ages ago," Yu Yunxiao scoffed, unwilling to agree with Mo Jiao’s suggestion, especially as he was sixth in line.

Mo Jiao’s violet eyes swept over to him, sneering, "Xiao Jinsheng was right—your memory is terrible. It’s barely been a night."

"I think starting with Su Ye sounds fair," Shi Xie spoke up hesitantly.

"Of course you’d think that." Mo Jiao sneered coldly.

Shi Xie simply smirked at him, choosing not to engage further.

"I don’t think starting with Su Ye is fair," Li voiced his opposition. "Shi Xie is the newcomer. Naturally, we should resume starting with him."

Yu Yunxiao, who sat between Su Ye and Shi Xie on the list, immediately bristled. "So just skip me? Do I not exist?"

"I’m fine starting, too." Shi Xie chimed in again.

"Of course you’d say that." Yu Yunxiao snapped, then turned his gaze to Li. "You’re just eager to reset the schedule sooner for your turn. How delusional can all of you be?"

Off to the side, Xiao Jinsheng was watching the argument with amusement when Yu Yunxiao suddenly addressed her. "You decide—who should start the new rotation?"

In an instant, seven pairs of eyes turned to Xiao Jinsheng.

She froze mid-sip on her straw.

"How about... starting from last night?" Xiao Jinsheng offered, explaining, "After all, you paused the rotation for the upcoming competition. Having one more person protecting me is safer."

Last night had originally been Mo Jiao’s shift, and Xiao Jinsheng’s system-induced episode had indeed disrupted the schedule.

Since Xiao Jinsheng herself suggested this compromise, the men didn’t argue any further.

Mo Jiao even raised the corner of his lips in a faint smile.

The room fell silent, and Xiao Jinsheng resumed sipping her juice, the straw between her lips.

Suddenly, Li got up. He produced a stack of papers and handed them out one by one to Mo Jiao and the other three men, along with pens. "Sign these."

"Are you looking for death?" Mo Jiao’s voice turned icy.

"What are you doing?" Xiao Jinsheng stared at Li in astonishment.

Hadn’t they just finally gotten some peace? Was Li already trying to facilitate her divorce from the beast husbands again?

"Can you stop prejudging me and just look at the contents?" Li replied, exasperated.

He casually threw down several heavy boxes of star stones, then leaned back on the sofa with a pointed look. "They’re IOU agreements. I’m lending you star stones to upgrade your superpowers. You can pay me back later."

Xiao Jinsheng reached over to snatch the paper from Que Zelian, who was sitting closest to her. She scanned it and confirmed it was indeed a loan agreement for borrowing star stones.

"What about me?" Yu Yunxiao asked, puzzled.

Li glanced at him. "Didn’t I promise before? I’ll take care of all your star stone resources. Naturally, you don’t need to sign."

"With so many star stones, why don’t you use them yourself?" Huaiqing questioned.

"After upgrading beyond five stars, the resources required for each level increase exponentially—by hundreds or even thousands of times," Shi Xie explained. "Once you reach ten stars, upgrading requires not just resources like star stones, but other rare materials as well."

This rationale aligned with why Bai Yan had managed to cultivate two eleven-star beast husbands. Li’s sudden generosity with star stones was aimed to help the others rapidly enhance their superpowers.

As long as the men protecting Xiao Jinsheng grew stronger, no matter how cunning Bai Yan or the system was, they would be prepared to counter any move.

None of the men hesitated or let pride stop them from signing the contracts.

Heading to Cloud Island for the competition, they didn’t know what challenges awaited.

And during the journey, there would be no opportunity to gather star stones.

For now, with Li offering help, they all signed their names on the contracts.

Shi Xie, watching from the side, chuckled. "If we run out of star stones on the sea, I can contact my clan to send more. By then, you’ll owe me instead."

"I want in, too!" Xiao Jinsheng raised her hand enthusiastically.

"No need for you to sign," Shi Xie and Li replied in unison.

Having just received their star stones, Mo Jiao and the others immediately handed over half of their resources to Xiao Jinsheng.

"Give them to me later. I can’t settle my mind enough to upgrade my spiritual power right now," Xiao Jinsheng politely declined their generosity.

Que Zelian gave her a meaningful look before withdrawing the star stones. "When we dock, I’ll help you collect even more star stones."

"Good!" Xiao Jinsheng nodded eagerly.

She had always only pretended to use the star stones to upgrade her spiritual power.

Though star stones did improve her constitution, the effect was minimal.

For now, it was more crucial for the men to strengthen their superpowers. After all, Xiao Jinsheng still had a bone to pick with Bai Yan.

If given the chance, she’d kill Bai Yan four times!

No, make that five!

What if the system had some absurd gimmick like reviving after four deaths with a bonus life?

She didn’t believe it—no matter how strong Bai Yan’s protagonist halo was, five lives wouldn’t be enough!

The more Xiao Jinsheng thought about it, the more she felt like the story’s designated villainess, but she didn’t mind.

A villainess was just a label. All she cared about was being the protagonist of her own life.

Based on the rotation, it was now Li and Yu Yunxiao’s turn to protect her.

Shi Xie and Huaiqing’s group rested.

Mo Jiao, Que Zelian, and Su Ye entered the space to train with their star stones.

Slumping into the sofa, Xiao Jinsheng called out to Yu Yunxiao, "I’m so bored. Bring me that game you stayed up playing."

"You sure you want to play it?" Yu Yunxiao asked.

"Of course I do!" Xiao Jinsheng was curious.

What kind of game could keep Yu Yunxiao awake night after night?

She retrieved the gaming console from Yu Yunxiao’s room in the space and, with his guidance, started the game.

It turned out to be a horror game testing balance, requiring her to carry a cake on a tray without letting it fall, all while jump scares popped up.

Crossing a narrow beam with the tray, a ghost face suddenly lunged toward her, scaring Xiao Jinsheng into screaming and nearly throwing the controller.

Just as she thought she’d fail the level, she found her hands steadied by Li and Yu Yunxiao, who were holding onto her wrists and keeping the tray balanced.

The cake still sat securely on her tray.

"Keep going," Li said, pressing lightly on her left hand as a signal to keep moving forward.

"Wait, adjust to the right!" Yu Yunxiao exclaimed urgently, lifting her right wrist slightly to stabilize the cake that was about to slide off.

With Li and Yu Yunxiao issuing commands and directly guiding her hands, they effectively turned the game into their own personal mission.

During the ten days at sea, Xiao Jinsheng alternated between gaming and enjoying protection from the men on their rotation.

When the ship finally docked at the Northern Territory, everyone disembarked.

Xiao Jinsheng caught sight of Bai Yan, who hadn’t shown her face in ten days.

Curious, Xiao Jinsheng glanced at the men accompanying Bai Yan and quietly counted. Something felt off.

"Doesn’t Bai Yan have seven beast husbands? Why do I see eight now?" Xiao Jinsheng wondered aloud.

"Her spiritual power has reached seven stars," Shi Xie reminded her.

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