Su Yaoyao shut her eyes nervously. In this split-second, a combination of extreme terror and anxiety caused her to unleash a powerful burst of spiritual power.

This spiritual power surged from her body like a violent tide, instantly enveloping Noah.

Noah, who had been having his way with her, suddenly felt an irresistible force bind him tightly. His body then began to shrink uncontrollably.

Su Yaoyao felt the weight on her lighten. The tentacles that had restrained her vanished in an instant, and she was finally free to move.

She quickly opened her eyes and saw a tiny baby octopus lying on top of her. Its body was so small she could easily hold it in one hand.

She stared in astonishment at the little octopus in her hand. She never would have thought her spiritual power could actually force a Beastman back into his animal form.

After a moment of shock, Su Yaoyao looked at the little octopus’s comical and pitiful appearance and couldn’t help but let out a "PFFT" of laughter.

The little octopus seemed to sense Su Yaoyao’s change in mood. He pitifully rubbed his small head against her fingers and gently wrapped his soft tentacles around them, as if trying to profess his innocence.

Just then, with a "BANG," the door was thrown open. Bai Lian, his face a mask of urgency and concern, rushed in like a whirlwind and shouted, "Yaoyao, did Noah do anything to you?"

Reg and Pani hurried in right behind him. Their eyes quickly scanned the lounge, but they didn’t see any sign of Noah.

Finally, their gazes fell upon the little octopus in Su Yaoyao’s hand.

Su Yaoyao gave a slightly embarrassed smile and gently placed the octopus on the floor.

The moment the octopus touched the ground, there was a flash of light, and Noah finally returned to his human form.

He stood up, looking a bit disheveled. His face was a mixture of indignation and embarrassment, and he stared at Su Yaoyao with a deeply aggrieved expression.

Bai Lian took a step forward, blocking Su Yaoyao from view, and looked coldly at Noah. "What did you do to Yaoyao?"

He could see that Su Yaoyao’s clothes were a little messy and a blush still lingered on her face.

Noah met Bai Lian’s gaze fearlessly and said provocatively, "I was merely expressing my feelings for my lady."

Reg couldn’t help but snort. "Hmph. You were up to no good back in Snake Scale City. You’re definitely scheming something by getting close to Yaoyao."

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Su Yaoyao quickly stepped out from behind Bai Lian and said, "Everyone, please stop fighting. Noah... he was just being impulsive. We were just talking. Nothing serious happened."

Pani frowned and said to Su Yaoyao, "Yaoyao, we know you’re kind-hearted, but this guy was our enemy before. You need to be careful. He has ulterior motives."

Su Yaoyao felt a bit helpless. She knew her Beast Husbands were just trying to protect her, but she didn’t want to make the situation any more awkward.

She looked at Noah and said, "Noah, let’s just leave things as they are for today. And please don’t get into any more conflicts with them, okay?"

Noah looked at Su Yaoyao. Though still indignant, he nodded. "My lady, I will listen to you. But I won’t give up." After saying this, he gave her a deep look, then turned and strode out of the lounge.

Watching Noah’s departing figure, Su Yaoyao felt a ripple of emotion in her heart.

But right now, the most important thing was preparing for the negotiations in Snake Scale City.

At the thought of Snake Scale City, Su Yaoyao’s expression turned grave. She took a deep breath and said, "We need to come up with a comprehensive plan as soon as possible to ensure the peace treaty can be signed smoothly."

Pani was a little confused. "Didn’t His Majesty already agree to change the legal system? Is there still a need to discuss it?"

Bai Lian sighed. "His Majesty’s stance is too rigid. He’s also demanding that Mingye submit to the Empire and hand over his technology."

Reg shrugged. "Think about it. Mingye used his technology to upgrade his military weapons and become an overlord in his own right. He’s doing just fine as a Lord. Why would he easily hand over his tech and agree to work as someone else’s underling?"

Pani’s brows furrowed. That did make a lot of sense.

If Mingye refused to submit, then war would be inevitable.

So, the four of them temporarily set aside the recent unpleasantness and began to seriously discuss matters related to their trip to Snake Scale City.

They analyzed the conditions Snake Scale City might propose and the concessions the Star Shining Empire could make, striving to achieve peaceful coexistence while protecting the Empire’s interests.

However, Noah did not let the matter rest after leaving the lounge.

Filled with indignation and anger, he walked aimlessly through the corridors of the Imperial Palace.

He simply couldn’t understand. His feelings for Su Yaoyao were so sincere, so why was she solely devoted to those Beast Husbands of hers?

"Hmph. Bai Lian, Reg, Pani... Just you wait. I’ll make my lady see who can truly make her happy." Noah muttered to himself, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

After returning to the Sea Clan’s residence in the Imperial City, Noah locked himself in his room and began to plot his next move.

He knew that to win Su Yaoyao’s heart, he first had to raise his status in her eyes.

And that might require him to do something that would make Su Yaoyao see him in a new light.

Meanwhile, in another part of the Imperial Palace, His Majesty Augustine also learned of what had happened in the lounge.

He sat on his magnificent throne, brows tightly knit, silently contemplating the possible repercussions of the incident.

As the Second Prince of the Sea Clan, Noah’s actions didn’t just represent him personally; they could also affect the relationship between the Star Shining Empire and the Sea Clan.

"It seems I’ll have to pay close attention to the Sea Clan’s movements. I can’t let this incident cause unnecessary interstellar conflict."

His Majesty Augustine muttered to himself, then summoned a guard and ordered him to keep a close watch on Noah and the entire Sea Clan delegation’s every move in the Imperial City.

Night slowly fell, gently blanketing the entire Imperial Palace like a swath of black silk.

Su Yaoyao and Pani returned to their bedchamber. Su Yaoyao’s mind was completely occupied with the difficult problems of the Snake Scale City negotiations. She lay on the soft, large bed with a furrowed brow, completely preoccupied and failing to notice Pani’s worried gaze.

Pani walked softly to the bedside and sat down, his eyes filled with heartache. He said gently, "Yaoyao, don’t push yourself so hard. If you keep worrying like this, your body won’t be able to take it."

Su Yaoyao turned her head slightly, her voice laced with exhaustion. "Pani, the situation in Snake Scale City is so complicated, and these negotiations are tied to the peace and stability of the Empire. How can I not be worried?"

Pani sighed, got up, and lit some incense that gave off a faint lavender scent.

The gentle, soothing fragrance spread silently through the room like soft ribbons of silk.

He returned to the bedside and said softly, "Just relax for a bit. Maybe after you relax, your thoughts will be clearer, and you’ll come up with a solution."