199: Did she really understand?

Nan Zhisui disguised herself even more thoroughly.

“Come in,” Nan Zhisui said.

When Ying Li entered, his eyes lit up.

This Little Male was indeed good-looking, even more so up close.

His skin was supple and smooth, with pores that were almost invisible.

The beast skin the Great Priest had prepared for her was also very suitable, making her look both spirited and delicate.

He placed the delicious food inside the hall.

He was very curious about Nan Zhisui, so he lingered, reluctant to leave.

The Eagle Beastman stood to the side, pausing to ask, “Are you the Sage Zhi Nan who was all the rage in Myriad Beast City five years ago? I’ve heard of your deeds.”

Nan Zhisui picked at some fruit to eat, casually dealing with Ying Li as she nodded. “Yes, that's me.”

“After you left, our Great Priest spent five years searching for you.”

“Oh,” Nan Zhisui replied perfunctorily.

Ignoring her dismissiveness, Ying Li reminded her solemnly, “But Sage Zhi Nan, our Great Priest is destined to become the beast god.

The beastmen who serve the future beast god are the Holy Sons.

While I don't mind you becoming a Holy Son,

you should be more sensible and learn to please him, rather than always letting him take care of you.”

Nan Zhisui looked up. “Does the Great Priest know you're saying this to me?”

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

Nan Zhisui didn't take the bait. “Ying Li, I don't want to become some 'Holy Son' you speak of. Nor do I want to serve your beast god.”

“Besides, the current beast god isn't the Great Priest, is it? You've simply chosen a future beast god for yourselves. You're certainly loyal.

Also, since when is it your place to manage what happens here?”

This was Ying Li's first time dealing with this small-statured sage, and he hadn't expected her to be such a tough nut to crack.

He frowned. “Sage Zhi Nan.”

“If Long Yi has something to say, tell him to say it to me himself.”

What a joke. She had the beast god right in her space; she could kiss the beast god and crush Long Yi!

Why would she be afraid of Long Yi?

And he wanted her to serve him?

Believe it or not, she'd beat Long Yi up first!

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

Ying Li frowned slightly.

Nan Zhisui smiled and said, “Ying Li, you're not going to try and manage the City Lord of Myriad Beast City too, are you?”

Ying Li said, “Sage Zhi Nan, this way please.”

Nan Zhisui looked straight ahead and strode out of the Priest Hall.

As Ying Li followed her out, Hu Qian caught up. “Ying Li, what kind of beast is this Zhi Nan?”

Ying Li sighed and said, “Sharp-tongued. Not one to be trifled with.”

Hu Qian thought of his recent experiences and said, “She’s not easy to deal with either.”

Ying Li asked, “What do you mean?”

Hu Qian said, “Have you forgotten that Female from the Eastern Coast? She has so many Beast King Males; she's very formidable. It's strange—we didn't encounter any difficult beasts for years, but lately, we keep running into them.”

That Nan Zhisui from the Eastern Coast had caused him quite a few losses.

And now this Little Male, Zhi Nan—it seemed Ying Li wouldn't get the better of her either.

Have powerful people become more common these days?

Shi Ling smiled and waved at Nan Zhisui. “Zhi Nan.”

“Hello, City Lord,” Nan Zhisui smiled at her.

Shi Ling put her hands on her hips and said frankly, “So you found out I'm the City Lord! Zhi Nan, want to go for a walk?”

“Sure.”

Nan Zhisui 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 looked down and asked.

“No. Why would I be mad at you? I just had things I had to do, so it was time to go,” Nan Zhisui replied with a smile.

“Oh, as long as you're not mad. You have no idea how much everyone missed you after you left.”

Nan Zhisui asked, “By the way, did you and the Great Priest become mates?”

Long Yi was such a scumbag—having an engagement with Shi Ling while acting all ambiguous with her, a 'Male.'

She had to warn her sister.

Shi Ling laughed. “Haha, that was cancelled long ago.”

“Huh?”

“Long Yi and I were only ever in a partnership. We have no romantic feelings. If I had to describe our bond, it feels more like mother and son.”

“Huh??!!”

“Hahahaha!” Shi Ling laughed heartily.

“How about it? Do you want to be my mate? I won't be a mother to you. We can be life partners.”

Nan Zhisui shook her head. “No, no, that won't do.”

A Female and a Female would have no good result.

Shi Ling's eyes dimmed with disappointment. “Can I ask why?”

Nan Zhisui said, “Well... I don't have that kind of feeling for you—the kind for the opposite sex. You understand, right?”

Shi Ling: “...”

After a long sigh, she said, “I understand. Fine then!”

Just then, a black figure rapidly approached, and Nan Zhisui felt a dark, heavy pressure bearing down on her.

Just as she turned her head, he grabbed Nan Zhisui's wrist and pulled her behind him.

Nan Zhisui: “...”

Long Yi and Shi Ling stared each other down. Nan Zhisui looked at Shi Ling, then at Long Yi.

She quickly pulled Long Yi to the side.

“The two of you—things get weird the moment you meet.”

Shi Ling smiled at Nan Zhisui.

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

Shi Ling said airily, “Long Yi, be careful. A Male as excellent as Zhi Nan is coveted by many.”

Having successfully annoyed him, Shi Ling turned to Nan Zhisui with a smile. “Zhi Nan, I'm heading back. See you later when you're free.”

“Okay, see you later.”

With that, she turned and swaggered away.

On the way back, Long Yi held Nan Zhisui's hand very tightly.

He slowed his pace to walk alongside Nan Zhisui before saying, “A Male loses his freedom after following a Female. Do you understand?”

“I know.” Nan Zhisui thought that if Long Yi knew she was a Female, he would probably stay far away.

Long Yi continued, “Once a Male and a Female become mates, the Male's fate is completely tied to the Female's. Even if the partnership is severed, the Male must pay an extraordinary price, and with bad luck, he might even die. Do you understand?”

Long Yi tightened his grip on her wrist.

Zhi Nan, you must see clearly—following Shi Ling is definitely not as good as standing by my side.

Nan Zhisui was very understanding. “I know, don't worry.”

No wonder Long Yi hadn't mated with Shi Ling; high-level Males were afraid of being trapped. She understood that.

Did she really understand?

Long Yi felt like she didn't... As a lazy freeloader, Nan Zhisui lived in the Priest Hall for over ten days, served hand and foot by a dragon for food, drink, and massages.

Slowly, Nan Zhisui began to feel homesick again.

Although she could call her beast husbands through the Totem Space, she couldn't actually touch or hug them.

And then there were the Cubs.

She missed the Cubs so much.

Once a crack of longing opened, it couldn't be plugged.

Nan Zhisui simply entered the Totem Space.

It just so happened that Chi Xiao was there.

“Chi Xiao!”

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

“Little Female Master, I knew that if I waited here, you would definitely come back. You really came!”

Nan Zhisui beamed at him. “Mm-hmm.”

The Fire Chi Eagle totem twisted and turned. A Male acting flirtatious toward his Female—even if he was just a totem—looked like he was trying to show off his muscles.

“Little Female Master, look, is there anything different about me?”

“Gained some muscle?”

“No. But close,” Chi Xiao laughed. “I've advanced! I'm an Eight-mark now!”

The book will be finished; I will definitely work hard to write it well to the end.

One must always complete a work with craftsmanship.

A beginning and an end.

I hope Nan Zhisui will be remembered and liked!

But whether I'll write more books in the future is a bit uncertain.

For now, I don't want to write anymore.

As for which book was plagiarized, I really don't want to give it any traffic, so I won't say.

(The content from yesterday has been deleted; I don't want to affect everyone's reading experience. As long as you know.)

...Love you babies!