Chapter 203: Did She Really Understand?

Chapter 203: Chapter 199: Did She Really Understand?

Nan Zishi made her disguise even more thorough.

“Come in,” Nan Zishi said.

When Ying Li entered, his eyes lit up.

‘This little male is truly handsome, even more so up close.’

‘His skin is supple and smooth; you can barely even see his pores.’

The Beast Skin the High Priest had prepared for him was also a perfect fit, making him look both spirited and delicate.

He placed the delicious food inside the hall.

He was very curious about Nan Zishi, so he lingered, not wanting to leave just yet.

The Eagle Beastman stood to the side, hesitating for a moment before asking, “You’re Zhi Nan the Sage, the one who was all the rage in Ten Thousand Beasts City five years ago? I’ve heard about you.”

Nan Zishi picked at the fruit, casually replying to Ying Li with a nod. “Yes, that’s me.”

“After you left, our High Priest was searching for you. He searched for five years.”

“Oh,” Nan Zishi said perfunctorily.

Ying Li ignored her indifference and reminded her with a serious expression, “But, Zhi Nan the Sage, our High Priest is destined to become the Beast God.”

“The Beastman who serves the future Beast God is the Saint Heir.”

“Although I wouldn’t mind you becoming the Saint Heir.”

“But you should be more sensible. You need to learn how to please him, not always have him taking care of you.”

Nan Zishi looked up. “Does the High Priest know you’re saying this to me?”

Ying Li lowered his gaze. “The High Priest doesn’t need to know about this.”

Nan Zishi didn’t take the bait. “Ying Li, I have no desire to become this ‘future Saint Heir’ you’re talking about. Nor do I want to serve your ‘Beast God’.”

“Besides, the current Beast God isn’t the High Priest, is he? You’ve certainly picked out a ‘future Beast God’ for yourselves. Truly loyal.”

“Also, since when is it your place to lecture me in my own quarters?”

It was Ying Li’s first time interacting with this small Sage, and he hadn’t expected her to be such a tough nut to crack.

He frowned. “Zhi Nan the Sage.”

“Have Long Yi say those things to my face.”

‘Are you kidding me? I have a Beast God right in my Totem Space. One hug and a kiss with my Beast God and I could wipe the floor with Long Yi!’

‘Afraid of Long Yi?’

‘And I’m supposed to serve Long Yi?’

‘Believe it or not, I’d beat him up first!’

Outside the Priest Hall, a Little Priestess said, “Priest Ying Li, the City Lord, Shi Ling, wishes to see Zhi Nan the Sage.”

Ying Li’s brow furrowed slightly.

Nan Zishi said with a smile, “Ying Li, you’re not going to try and control the City Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts City too, are you?”

Ying Li said, “Zhi Nan the Sage, please, after you.”

Without a sideways glance, Nan Zishi strode out of the Priest Hall.

Ying Li followed her out, and Hu Qian came up to him. “Ying Li, what kind of beast is this Zhinan?”

Ying Li sighed. “Has a sharp tongue. Not someone to be trifled with.”

Hu Qian thought of his own recent experiences and said, “She’s not one to be trifled with either.”

Ying Li asked, “What do you mean?”

Hu Qian said, “Have you forgotten about that female from the Eastern Coast? The one with so many Beast King males? She’s not to be trifled with. It’s strange, for years I never ran into anyone difficult, but lately, I keep meeting people you can’t mess with.”

That Nan Zishi from the Eastern Coast had made him suffer quite a few losses.

And with this little male, Zhinan, it seemed Ying Li hadn’t gotten the upper hand either.

‘Have powerful people become more common these days?’

Shi Ling smiled and waved at Nan Zishi. “Zhinan.”

“Hello, City Lord,” Nan Zishi said, smiling back at her.

Shi Ling put her hands on her hips with a grin. “So you found out I’m the City Lord! Zhinan, want to go for a walk?”

“Sure.”

Nan Zishi and Shi Ling walked side-by-side outside the Priest Hall, laughing and chatting.

“Why did you leave without saying goodbye five years ago? Were you mad at me?” Shi Ling asked, lowering her head.

“No, of course not. Why would I be mad at you? I just had something I had to do, so when it was time to go, I left,” Nan Zishi replied with a smile.

“Oh, as long as you weren’t mad. You have no idea, everyone missed you so much after you left.”

Nan Zishi asked, “By the way, did you and the High Priest ever become mates?”

‘Long Yi is such a scumbag. He was engaged to Shi Ling, but at the same time, he’s being all ambiguous with me, a ‘male’.’

‘I have to give my dear friend a heads-up.’

Shi Ling laughed. “Haha, we called that off a long time ago.”

“Huh?”

“Long Yi was only ever cooperating with me. We have no romantic feelings for each other. If you had to describe our relationship, I’d say it feels more like a mother and son.”

“Huh??!!”

“AHAHAHAHAHA!” Shi Ling let out a hearty laugh.

“So, what do you say? Want to become mates with me? With you, it wouldn’t be like a mother and son. We could be lifelong partners.”

Nan Zishi shook her head. “No, no, that won’t work.”

‘A female and a female… that won’t end well.’

Disappointment flickered in Shi Ling’s eyes. “Can I ask why?”

Nan Zishi said, “Well… I don’t have… that kind of feeling for you. The kind you have for the opposite sex, you know?”

Shi Ling: “…”

She let out a long sigh and said, “I get it. Fine!”

Just then, a black figure rapidly approached, and Nan Zishi felt a dark, heavy aura pressing down on her.

She had just turned her head when he seized her wrist and pulled her behind him.

Nan Zishi: “…”

Long Yi and Shi Ling stared at each other from a distance. Nan Zishi looked at Shi Ling, then back at Long Yi.

She quickly pulled Long Yi aside.

“You two, something’s off the moment you see each other.”

Shi Ling just smiled at Nan Zishi.

Long Yi said coldly, “City Lord, do you need me to arrange for someone to escort you back?”

Shi Ling said in a deceptively lighthearted tone, “Long Yi, you’d better be careful. A lot of people have their eyes on an outstanding little male like Zhinan.”

After successfully annoying him, Shi Ling turned back to Nan Zishi with a beaming smile. “Zhinan, I’m heading back for now. Let’s meet again when we have time.”

“Okay, see you when I see you.”

With that, she turned and sauntered away.

On the way back, Long Yi held Nan Zishi’s hand in a tight grip.

He slowed his pace to walk alongside Nan Zishi before speaking. “Once a male pairs with a female, he loses his freedom. Do you understand?”

“I know,” Nan Zishi thought. ‘If Long Yi knew I was a female, he’d probably run for the hills.’

Long Yi continued, “After a male and female become mates, the male’s fate is completely tied to the female’s. Even if they want to break the bond, the male must pay an extraordinary price. If he’s unlucky, he could even die. Do you understand?”

Long Yi tightened his grip on her wrist.

‘Zhinan, you need to see this clearly. Following Shi Ling is definitely not as good as standing by my side.’

Nan Zishi was very understanding. “I know, don’t worry.”

‘No wonder Long Yi never became mates with Shi Ling. High-level males are all afraid of being tied down. I get it.’

‘Does she really get it?’

Long Yi felt like she didn’t get it at all.

…

As a lazy freeloader who loved to eat, Nan Zishi was waited on hand and foot by the dragon—he served her food and drink, gave her massages, and so on. She lived like this in the Priest Hall for over ten days.

Gradually, Nan Zishi started to feel homesick again.

Although she could ‘call’ her Beast Husbands in the Totem Space, she couldn’t actually touch or hold them.

And her cubs.

‘I miss my cubs so much.’

Once the longing started, it was like a floodgate had opened and couldn’t be closed.

So, Nan Zishi simply entered her Totem Space.

As it happened, Chi Xiao was there.

“Chi Xiao!”

The High Mountain Fire Red Eagle Totem immediately flew over, hopping and bouncing around her excitedly.

“Little Female Master, I just knew that if I waited here, you’d definitely come back. And you really did!”

Nan Zishi beamed at him. “Mhm.”

The Fire Red Eagle Totem twisted and contorted. Even as just a totem, the male was preening for his female master, looking like he was trying to show off his muscles.

“Little Female Master, look, see what’s different about me?”

“Did you grow some muscles?”

“Nope. But close,” Chi Xiao said with a laugh. “I’ve advanced. I’m at Eight Patterns now!”