Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 316 - 313: One More Update

Chapter 316: Chapter 313: One More Update

Zheng Nianru was immediately attracted to the animals chaotically flying about in the arena, the wild rabbits, foxes, and wolves, all with the natural instinct for danger and the same propensity for killing.

A wild fox immediately spotted a rabbit that had come its way, and in its panic, almost collided with it. The rabbit was also agile, rolling mid-way and escaping in the opposite direction, its powerful hind legs kicking up dirt that swept across the fox’s face.

The next moment, the fox sprang forward, pouncing on the rabbit and biting down on its neck.

The bloody scene seemed so real that the scent of blood appeared to waft over. Zheng Nianru leaned forward unconsciously, gripping the peacock feather fan tightly to suppress the excitement in her heart.

Zheng Haoyuan glanced at his cousin, feeling proud. This was just a small scene.

But the next moment, the fox suddenly leapt into the air. The Savage loomed over it like a colossal figure, casting a large shadow. In an instant, The Savage caught the airborne fox, holding its head in one hand and its thigh in the other. With both hands exerting force and one knee bending, it struck the fox’s spine fiercely.

"Crack—" The sound was both distant and clear, as if right beside her ear. Zheng Nianru’s mouth couldn’t help but curl up. She straightened her back, her entire spine seemingly sympathetic with sweat.

Zong Yunqian sat in his place, watching the scene in front of him.

He was born into one of the Aristocratic Gentry Clans; such spectacles weren’t only common in the Royal Family but also in the Aristocratic Families. All Zheng Haoyuan did was replace the wild beasts with a more uncommon Savage.

Zong Yunqian was not unfamiliar with The Savage, having witnessed an attack on an estate by The Savage during his time at the Northwest Border. This particular Savage wasn’t even the largest he’d seen.

However, he didn’t enjoy this type of entertainment. It wasn’t the resurging stench of blood that filled the arena that he disliked; it was the malice behind it: the wanton killing for personal amusement.

In nature, survival of the fittest is an animal’s instinct, but here, all life and death served only to satisfy the morbid curiosity of the spectators.

While Zong Yunqian himself didn’t favor it, he understood that for Zheng Haoyuan and Zheng Nianru of the Royal Family, enjoying such games was not reprehensible. Even in the eyes of court officials, it was a commonplace practice. He couldn’t stand from a moral high ground to condemn it.

"Commandery Princess, look quickly!" Xing Yu exclaimed excitedly. The Savage had already started chasing after a wolf. By then, the backs of The Savage bore many dead rabbits and foxes. At first, the wolf frantically tried to escape but then, it seemed to realize, to see its own kind.

The wolf suddenly changed direction, facing The Savage in the center of the arena.

Several other wolves also charged in at that moment, surrounding The Savage and closing in.

Zheng Nianru stood up from her seat in the stands, taking a step forward. Seeing this, Zheng Haoyuan stood up following her lead.

"Cousin, Stone hasn’t faced six wolves before; who do you think will win?" asked Zheng Haoyuan. Zheng Nianru appeared to consider this a real question, thinking seriously for a moment before answering.

"I think Stone will win." Her own Savage had immense strength, capable of uprooting a tree as thick as a waist, and could punch through a whole rock. Moreover, The Savage had some intelligence. Although wolves are bloodthirsty by nature, they couldn’t compare to The Savage.

The clever part on Zheng Haoyuan’s side was choosing six. That many wolves could probably even take down a tiger.

"Heir Zong, what do you think?" Zheng Haoyuan deliberately turned to Zong Yunqian, noticing the man hadn’t said a word from the beginning, which suggested he didn’t enjoy this bloody sport.

"I share the Commandery Princess’s opinion," Zong Yunqian said, glancing at Zheng Nianru, with no intention of intervening.

After all, The Savage was still a Savage, an ape-like creature of massive build and limited intelligence, as recounted in ancient texts. Such a scene and scale indeed matched the Zheng Royal Family’s style of extravagant excess.

Zheng Haoyuan didn’t expect Zong Yunqian to respond like that; Zheng Nianru even turned and nodded at Zong Yunqian, realizing she had outplayed herself.

"Your Highness, the sun is strong; I’ve prepared this for you." Cang Er had an umbrella brought over, shading the seats above. Then he turned, very apologetically, to Zong Yunqian and spoke.

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