Chapter 201: Really Holding Hands

Chapter 201: Chapter 197: Really Holding Hands

Chi Xiao caved immediately.

Well, whenever he was with Hu Bai, it seemed like Hu Bai was the one who called the shots at home.

Chi Xiao: “Fine, I’m out. Let it be Hu Bai.”

Lanxing said, “I have no objections. I think Brother Hu Bai is a good choice.”

Wolf Day said, “I have no objections.”

Wolf Night said, “Hu Bai is fine.”

Even Xuan Jin couldn’t be bothered to offer an opinion. “Hu Bai it is, then.”

Nan Zishi smiled. “Alright.”

Of the six Beast Husbands, the White Fox Totem floated into the largest, topmost slot. The other five positions were all the same, so the five remaining totems simply picked their spots.

Then, all six totems embedded themselves into the slots!

A light began to shine from Nan Zishi’s chest, where her heart was. The White Fox Totem, Mermaid Totem, Red Eagle Totem, Double Wolf Totem, and Mystic Snake Totem began to glow in succession.

The moment all six totems were fully embedded, their powers began to converge in a surging torrent.

Nan Zishi’s Moon Attracting Starlight Ability activated instantly. The abilities of the six totems and Nan Zishi influenced one another, causing the totems to shine even brighter!

Hu Bai couldn’t help but let out a soft moan. “I feel… my condition is excellent.”

Chi Xiao said, “I need to cultivate! Ahhh, I can feel the energy surging!”

Nan Zishi smiled and asked, “Wolf Day, have you picked up Lu Ming?”

Wolf Day replied, “We have. He’s with us now.”

Nan Zishi breathed a sigh of relief, her brows curving into a smile. “Hu Bai, Chi Xiao, Wolf Day and Wolf Night, Xuan Jin, Lanxing, I’ll steal the Beast God’s Heart from Long Yi as soon as I can. You all must focus on your cultivation.”

The six totems replied in unison, “Rest assured, female master. We will achieve a breakthrough as quickly as possible!”

「In a cave in the mining area, on a stone bed.」

Nan Zishi stretched languidly on the bed, letting out a soft, comfortable whimper.

The Black Dragon High Priest, Long Yi, watched her, his eyes darkening a few shades. He was sitting right by her bedside.

His heavy, dark eyes were filled with her small figure.

When Nan Zishi opened her eyes, she was met with the sight of this handsome Male Beastman staring at her.

She quickly sat up.

Long Yi said, “I didn’t find the Beast God’s body.”

Although it was a simple statement, it was tinged with a hint of grievance.

‘I haven’t found the Beast God’s Heart either,’ Nan Zishi thought.

Nan Zishi slowly raised her head, looked at Long Yi, and played dumb. “Oh.”

“Is that all you have to say?”

Nan Zishi flopped back onto the bed. “I’m hungry. My stomach is really hungry.”

Long Yi was so exasperated he almost laughed.

Familiar with her eating habits, he went to the side, lit a fire, and tossed a piece of meat onto it to roast.

The fat from the meat sizzled as it cooked. Long Yi brought her some clean water.

When the meat was ready, Nan Zishi patted off the ash, used a knife to slice away the dirty outer layer, and then picked it up to eat.

Despite the simple preparation, the flavor was actually quite fragrant.

Having eaten some meat, Nan Zishi finally regained some strength. She said slowly, “The Beast God’s body is in the mining area. If you can’t find it, that’s because you’re useless. It has nothing to do with me.”

Long Yi raised an eyebrow.

Heh.

Forget it.

What could he do?

“The mining area is dry. This is no place for you. You’ll return to Ten Thousand Beasts City with me shortly.”

Long Yi’s plan played right into Nan Zishi’s hands. She had no reason to refuse. “Alright.”

Just as Nan Zishi finished eating the meat, Long Yi used a piece of Beast Skin to wipe her hands clean for her.

His large hand took hold of her small one and squeezed it tight.

He led her out of the cave.

Several Eight Pattern Priests followed behind them. Long Yi gave his orders, “Xiang Ze, you will remain here and continue the search for the Beast God’s body. The rest of you, return to Ten Thousand Beasts City with me.”

Mao Qing asked, “High Priest, aren’t we staying to continue the search for the Beast God’s body?”

Long Yi glanced at Nan Zishi before replying, “Something hidden by the Great Sage, Zhinan, probably can’t be found anyway. It’s useless to leave so many people here.”

Nan Zishi stared straight ahead, not sparing him a glance.

‘He certainly thinks highly of me,’ she thought.

Long Yi: “Let’s go.”

With that, he transformed into a majestic and imposing Black Dragon, gesturing for Nan Zishi to climb onto his back.

The Eight Pattern Priests were all stunned.

The Black Dragon Clan was the proudest of all, and they never allowed anyone to ride on their beast forms.

When had they ever seen their High Priest carry someone in his beast form?!

Nan Zishi, completely unaware of this, grabbed the fur on his back and shamelessly climbed onto his neck!

Then, Long Yi took flight, carrying her straight up through the clouds.

This left the Eight Pattern Priests so shocked they couldn’t think straight.

“What’s gotten into the High Priest?”

“Is that Zhinan the Sage? The Zhinan the Sage the High Priest has been searching for for five years?”

“The High Priest is certainly treating her differently.”

In the sky, a giant black dragon blotted out the sun. Nan Zishi stood steadily on its spine, parting the waves of clouds with the great beast.

“Zhinan.”

“Speak.”

Long Yi carried her up through the cloud cover and tempted her leisurely, “If you were of one mind with me, we could look down upon the entire Beast World like this often.”

To be honest, they were too high up. She was still afraid of heights.

She tightened her grip on his fur, burying her head to avoid looking down, and replied perfunctorily, “Oh.”

As if sensing her dismissiveness, the male beastman remained patient. He flew for quite some time before finally landing at the Priest Hall in Ten Thousand Beasts City.

Although Nan Zishi had spent a month in Ten Thousand Beasts City five years ago, she had never been to the Priest Hall. This was her first time.

‘The Priest Hall is huge. Did Long Yi build such a massive temple for himself?’

Long Yi led Nan Zishi inside by the hand.

Ying Li, who was busy inside the Priest Hall, was startled by the sight.

‘The High Priest is holding someone’s hand? Since when does the High Priest hold hands with anyone?’

‘Not sure… let me look again.’

‘Holy crap, he really is holding her hand!’

‘And it’s the Great Sage Zhinan?!’

‘The High Priest brought the Great Sage Zhinan back?!!’

Hu Qian shook him. “What’s wrong?”

Ying Li snapped out of his profound shock. “Oh, nothing.”

Hu Qian was completely baffled. “Ying Li, didn’t the High Priest leave for the mining area? How is he back so soon? And he brought back a young male with him?”

Hu Qian muttered, “Strange, why does that young male look a little familiar?”

Nan Zishi was dragged along by him, unable to pull her hand away no matter how hard she tried. “Long Yi, where are you taking me?”

Long Yi replied, “The mining area is filthy and dry. There’s a clean hot spring behind my hall. I’m taking you to take a bath first.”

Nan Zishi said, “I’m not going!”

“Why not?”

“I’m not bathing!”

Long Yi stopped walking, his handsome face leaning in close. “What are you afraid of?”

Nan Zishi tensed and leaned back. “Afraid? I’m not afraid. It’s not like you can beat me. You’re so eager for me to bathe… don’t tell me you’re planning to peek.”

He looked her up and down, then reached out to wipe some mud from her face. “You’re too dirty. Covered in dust. And the filth from the mining area is masking your scent. Go take a bath. You’ll feel much more comfortable once you’re clean. I promise to respect you. I won’t peek.”

Nan Zishi: “…”

‘Does he really want to peek?’

Nan Zishi said unreasonably, “Heh, I just happen to like being dirty. I’m not bathing.”

Long Yi ruffled her hair. “You won’t be comfortable if you don’t bathe. Zhinan, do you want me to help you?”

Nan Zishi was about to go mad with anger.

She gritted her teeth. “Fine. I’ll bathe. I’ll bathe, alright?”