After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Chapter 102 The mastermind behind the scenes

"Do you really want to?"

Before Chu Xinyao stood a middle-aged male beastman. Although he was middle-aged, his imposing aura and deep eyes revealed that he had been a handsome man twenty years ago.

This person was the mastermind behind their kidnapping, the leader of this group of merfolk.

"Who are you? I have some connections with the merfolk and know some powerful nobles. The way you are behaving is hardly the way to treat guests."

Chu Xinyao wanted to bring up Yu Paopao's banner, but when she thought of Yu Paopao's young age, she changed her mind.

The middle-aged male orc smiled slightly, a hint of disdain in his smile, clearly unmoved by Chu Xinyao's words.

"No matter what kind of relationship you have with the merfolk, it cannot change your current situation."

"This is kidnapping, which violates the laws of the continent," Chu Xinyao said, frowning as she threatened the middle-aged male beastman who remained unmoved.

The middle-aged male orc sneered, his face full of mockery. "Laws? What laws? Here, my words are the laws." His voice was domineering, as if he truly was the ruler of this realm. "Don't try to fool me with some beast god. If the beast god truly favored us, the fish-dragon race wouldn't be in this state today."

His words carried disrespect for the beast gods and discontent with fate. Clearly, he did not believe that those ethereal beast gods could control his destiny.

He waved his hand, not saying anything more to Chu Xinyao, and ordered his men beside him, "You, go and tie her up and throw her into the forbidden area."

The command, like a cold wind, swept through the dimly lit room, causing Chu Xinyao's heart to sink to the bottom.

"Waaah!"

Chu Xinyao struggled, but her mouth was roughly covered.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, followed by a familiar voice from Chu Xinyao: "Father, you wanted to see me?"

That was the sound of fish bubbles. Chu Xinyao was overjoyed, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope.

"Bubble, come in quickly." The middle-aged male beastman changed to a kind face and his voice became gentle, which was completely different from his attitude towards Chu Xinyao before.

"woooooo"

Chu Xinyao struggled desperately, trying to make a sound to attract Yu Paopao's attention. Her eyes were fixed on the doorway, hoping for a familiar figure to come and rescue her.

The door was pushed open, and Yu Paopao walked in. His eyes were clear, and he only glanced at Chu Xinyao, who was being tied up and taken away by his men, before paying no further attention. His attention was completely drawn to the middle-aged male beastman, and he didn't seem to recognize Chu Xinyao.

"Father, is this for my uncle?"

"Yes, this little female was originally quite pretty, and I even said I'd save it for you, but who knew you'd tell me you already have someone you like."

A wave of despair washed over Chu Xinyao; she hadn't expected Yu Paopao wouldn't recognize her. Her struggles intensified; she couldn't let herself be taken away like this.

Bubble, help me, please help me!

Chu Xinyao shouted in her heart, staring at the fish bubble, hoping to attract his attention.

Perhaps the commotion was a bit too loud, because Fish Bubble turned to look at her, but his gaze only lingered on her face for a moment.

"Father, is this really okay?" His voice was hesitant and uncertain.

The Fallen Beasts have never been lucid. Can they really produce offspring for the Fish-Dragon Clan by doing this?

"I don't know either, but this is all we can do for now..."

The moment Chu Xinyao was dragged away, her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave, cold and desperate.

She was quickly placed on a small boat, and the merman female dressed her in a pure white dress made of mermaid gauze. The dress was thin and almost transparent, like sea foam, shimmering in the sunlight.

Chu Xinyao was filled with fear. She didn't know where the fallen beast was or what would happen to her.

The females before her moved swiftly, their eyes revealing a complex emotion—perhaps pity, perhaps indifference. Chu Xinyao couldn't discern, only knowing that their fingers lightly traced her dress while they murmured something.

"Sister, dear sister, please, let me go, okay? My wrist hurts so much." The beautiful woman's tearful appearance was almost unbearable for the other women around her.

“This is shark silk. As long as you don’t struggle, it won’t constrict you,” a younger female replied, unable to bear seeing her like this.

"But look, it's bleeding." She handed over her bound hands. Her skin was chafed from struggling. Although the silk was thin, it was exceptionally tough. Her skin was already delicate, and now it was marked with red marks, and even tiny beads of blood were seeping out.

The young female frowned slightly. Seeing the wounds on Chu Xinyao's wrist, she couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. She knew the power of mermaid silk, but she hadn't expected Chu Xinyao's skin to be so fragile.

She gently reached out, wanting to check Chu Xinyao's wounds, but dared not touch the wrists bound by the mermaid silk directly.

"I...I'll loosen it for you, but you have to promise me you won't struggle anymore," the young merman female whispered, her voice pleading. She gently loosened some of the merman silk, allowing Chu Xinyao's wrists to relax slightly, but not completely, lest Chu Xinyao escape.

Chu Xinyao felt the restraints on her wrists lessen; although she was still bound, at least the pain was less. She nodded gratefully, tears welling in her eyes, and said to the young merman female, "Thank you. I will be obedient."

"By the way, where is that fallen beast you mentioned? I haven't seen it." Chu Xinyao calmly put down the mermaid silk she was holding and asked as she did so.

The mention of the fallen beasts caused all the females' expressions to change slightly. A hint of fear flashed across their faces, and they all looked towards the depths of the pool as if some terrifying being was lurking there.

The pool's surface was calm and deep, with sunlight filtering through and casting dappled shadows. But beneath this tranquil surface, an unknown secret seemed to be hidden.

Chu Xinyao followed their gaze and felt a chill run down her spine. Was the fallen beast in this bottomless pool?

After the females dressed Chu Xinyao, they pushed the small boat forcefully towards the center. Using the force, the boat swayed gently on the water. Sitting on the boat, Chu Xinyao's heart raced, and cold sweat involuntarily seeped from her palms.

She looked at the female merfolk on the shore; their faces had lost their previous expressions, replaced by indifference.

There was no wind or waves, but the small boat continued to move slowly towards the center. Ripples on the water gradually spread out. Chu Xinyao was filled with unease, but she could not sit idly by and wait for her fate.

Soon, her hands were freed, and she then untied the silk threads binding her feet.

At this moment, the small boat finally reached the center of the pool, and Chu Xinyao's heart was in her throat.