Beast World: Rise to Power with the Offspring System
Chapter 1064 - 1062: Auspicious Beast

Chapter 1064: Chapter 1062: Auspicious Beast

"Have you heard of the Zhenyuan Army?"

"Half a year ago, I heard the Zhenyuan Army was stationed in West City, two thousand miles from here, but I’m not sure now."

"So, does the shopkeeper have a map for sale? I want to go to West City. Years ago, my brother was conscripted by the Zhenyuan Army. Now my family is in trouble, and I want to seek refuge with him."

"Are you sure your brother is still alive?"

"Letters occasionally come home, so he should still be alive."

"I have a map, but there’s only one copy, I can’t sell it to you."

"Can you make a copy for me? Whatever conditions you have, just say it."

"I can make a copy for you. Come by this time tomorrow to pick it up. I also need a lot of food, and if there’s wine, even better."

"Food is not a problem, but I can’t guarantee the wine." Sally took ten Copper Coins out of the pocket of her coarse cloth garment, "This is a deposit."

The shopkeeper raised his hand to stop her, "No need, money is useless to me."

"Then thank you for your trouble, shopkeeper."

Sally took a Dagger from the wall, easy to hide, with a sharp blade.

...

Back at the inn, Sally reinforced the window and door a bit.

Then she went into the kitchen to cook.

As soon as the food was ready, there was a knock on the door, "Innkeeper, open up—"

Sally: "..."

She went over and opened the door.

It was a young man supporting a boy with a broken arm, unconscious, along with a horse.

"We encountered a big beast," the man said to Sally.

Sally noticed the man’s well-made clothes, his appearance was handsome, and his demeanor was refined and polite. The boy’s attire was rough and simple, and his wound had already been treated, "Come in first."

Seeing the food on the table, the man couldn’t help but swallow.

Sally said, "If you don’t mind, please help yourself. There are also clean guest rooms on the second floor where this young brother can rest."

"Thank you, shopkeeper." The man carried the boy directly to an upstairs guest room, then hurried down to eat.

Sally went behind the counter, looking very much like a shopkeeper, fiddling with the abacus, "What’s your honorable surname, guest? Where do you come from?"

"It’s humble, Lu. Lu Xiao, from Weicheng." The man said, then picked up a bowl of hot soup and started drinking.

"Weicheng? The Capital of Daqi Country?" Sally was now located in a place with no concept of continents or territories, only Daqi Country, and the capital of Daqi Country was Weicheng.

Perhaps because it was too remote, the information obtainable was also limited.

Lu Xiao nodded, "Yes."

"Then Mr. Lu must be well-informed. I wonder why these beasts repeatedly attack villages and towns? Generally speaking, beasts have boundaries and won’t easily attack territories of different kinds."

Lu Xiao looked at Sally in surprise and hesitated before replying, "I actually came for this reason. An unusual increase in beast sightings has been reported in many areas, and some uncommon fierce beasts too."

"Oh? Uncommon? What are they like?" Sally asked, then found a small jar of wine from the cupboard, "This is for you, to lift your spirits."

"Thank you." Encouraged by the wine, Lu Xiao continued, as he needed help from locals for information, "There’s been a sighting of a Qilin Auspicious Beast here!"

Sally’s expression froze, "Qilin?!"

Lu Xiao took out a drawing from his pocket and opened it for Sally, "Just like this, have you heard of it, shopkeeper?"

Sally took the drawing; on it was depicted a deer-like creature with eight long tails.

This is exactly Little Lulu... She was the eldest daughter of her and Zong Silu.

"Here?"

"The latest news says it’s near Yuping Town. This place is only over twenty miles from Yuping Town, so it might show up here too."

"...I’ve never seen it, nor heard of it," Sally replied, "But is this a Qilin? It just looks like a deer, and a deer with eight tails, how is that possible."

"Auspicious Beasts are certainly different from ordinary animals. In fact, no one has truly seen what a Qilin looks like, so let’s catch it first."

"Makes sense. You enjoy your drink, I have work in the kitchen."

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

"You’re welcome."

Lu Xiao looked around the inn, particularly at the doors and windows, which bore clear signs of damage, and there were some broken fragments on the floor.

Thinking of Sally’s intentionally smudged face, it was very likely she was also sheltering here, rather than being the innkeeper.

Sally quickly prepared two dishes, rice, and soup, and took them upstairs to eat with Hong Mei.

Passing by Lu Xiao, she said with a smile, "If it’s not enough, there’s more in the kitchen, just call me."

"What’s your honorable surname, shopkeeper?"

"Humble, Su."

"Alright, Manager Su, please carry on."

As Sally reached the doorway, Hong Mei opened the door, "Sister Su, what’s wrong?"

Sally entered the room, first loudly saying, "We’ve got two distinguished guests." Then softly adding, "They think we’re inn staff for now, so don’t say anything."

"I understand, Sister Su," Hong Mei immediately replied.

Sally filled Hong Mei’s bowl to the brim with food, with both meat and eggs, "Eat well."

"Mm, thank you, Sister Su."

"I told you, no need to be polite with me."

Sally looked at her; if she were her old self, she would have definitely fixed her eyes.

...

The sky darkened.

Lu Xiao returned from outside, still stained with quite a bit of blood.

Seeing this, Sally quickly asked, "Where have you been?"

"Out searching for the Auspicious Beast, but ended up encountering a pack of wolves, all wolf blood," Lu Xiao answered.

"Was there any sign of the Auspicious Beast?" Sally asked.

"Someone said they saw it near here."

"Oh, then Mr. Lu is quite fortunate, you’ll find it soon."

"Could you prepare a set of clothes and some hot water for me, Manager Su?"

"Don’t mention it, I’ll check the storeroom for clothes right away. As for the water, it might need to be heated first. If you don’t mind cold water, there’s a sea jar in the backyard full of water."

"Alright, clothes would be appreciated, Manager Su."

Sally entered the inn’s storeroom.

Once inside, she sighed, "I really am becoming a manager here, haha!"

After rummaging around, she actually found a clothing chest containing some sets of robes, likely prepared for guests by the inn.

"Mom~ I found you!" suddenly a young voice rang out.

Sally was startled, then realized who it was, "Little Lulu! It really is you!"

"I traced your scent here, mom," Little Lulu replied.

"My sweet daughter." Sally hugged her tightly and kissed her forcefully.

"Manager Su—" Lu Xiao suddenly called out.

Sally blinked, then told Little Lulu, "Transform into a little mouse first; this guy outside is looking for you. Although we’re not afraid of trouble, it’s better to avoid it if we can."

"Okay, mom." Little Lulu turned into a small brown mouse and burrowed into Sally’s embrace.

With a set of robes, Sally went out.

Standing next to Lu Xiao was a middle-aged man, dressed like a wealthy merchant, looking at her in surprise, "Miss, this inn is mine."