Beast World: Rise to Power with the Offspring System
Chapter 924 - 922: Destined to Spend Long Lonely Nights, Rarely Sharing the Same Pillow in Sleep

Chapter 924: Chapter 922: Destined to Spend Long Lonely Nights, Rarely Sharing the Same Pillow in Sleep

Sally returned to Zong Silu’s Divine Lord Residence.

Zulu had to find another place to stay, and the sisters Yona and Senior Sister Shishi also followed Sally, temporarily residing in the Divine Lord Residence. Other kids still messing around at World University no longer went back to their Father Beasts’ homes but followed Sally and stirred up a commotion in the Divine Lord Residence.

Zong Silu felt that the Divine Lord Residence hadn’t been this lively in a long time, and his handsome face was always adorned with a smile.

"Come, come, come, mommy’s giving out candy~ Line up everybody." Sally lifted a handful of Little Storage Bags.

Immediately, all the kids lined up according to age.

Yona and Senior Sister Shishi turned into their youthful Beast Bodies and stood behind Xiaohao. At this moment, they were forever children.

When Qing Linghuan visited Zong Silu’s place and saw Sally happily playing with the children, he curled his lips, "This cold-hearted woman!"

Zong Silu laughed, "To her, children are the most important because they will not betray her."

"What do you mean? Does she think Ming Linyuan has betrayed her?" Qing Linghuan, in fact, had sought out Ming Linyuan for a chat.

"Oh?" Zong Silu looked at him, "Is there perhaps more to the story?"

"That Jade Dance Goddess made a deal with Ming Linyuan: as long as he promised to watch her dance for three months, she would sell him half a Lotus Seed of the Chaos Lotus, and it’s this." Qing Linghuan took a Jade Box out of the Spatial Ring.

"Chaos Lotus? Really!" Zong Silu was astonished.

"Everyone thinks the Ancestral Dragon emerged from the Ancient Primordial Cauldron, but in reality, it was bred by the Chaos Lotus. Ming Linyuan knew Sally wanted to resurrect the Ancestral Dragon, so he sought out the Lotus Seeds of the Chaos Lotus. Although it’s only half a seed, with Xiaomei’s abilities, it’s not impossible to restore it to its complete form," Qing Linghuan replied.

Zong Silu eyed the Jade Box, "Then why didn’t Ming Linyuan clarify this, letting everyone think he had shifted his affections?"

"Ming Linyuan didn’t really think much of it, he felt it wasn’t anything significant," Qing Linghuan watched Sally.

Zong Silu reflected on this and finally fell silent.

When Sally received the Jade Box, she was also surprised.

Then she stored it in the System Space for Xiaomei to check the data on the Chaos Lotus...

After retrieving it again, she questioned Qing Linghuan, "Have you seen this thing before?"

Qing Linghuan replied, "I haven’t."

Sally opened the Jade Box and returned it to him, "This is not the Chaos Lotus, it’s the seed of the Merit Golden Lotus, and it is only half a seed. Even if it can be restored, it will only be a Divine-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

"Even if it’s not the Chaos Lotus... Ming Linyuan was trying to help you," Qing Linghuan also recognized it.

"I appreciate his sentiment," Sally responded, "If he wants to say anything, he can come himself. I am neither a ferocious beast nor a savage creature, or it’s just a matter for a Sound Transmission Talisman, there’s no need for beating around the bush."

Zong Silu patted Qing Linghuan’s shoulder, "How about going for a drink with Zulu?"

Qing Linghuan wanted to say something more but was forcibly dragged away by Zong Silu.

When they left the Divine Lord Residence, Qing Linghuan realized Zong Silu was heading towards Zhu Sanlang’s place, "This isn’t going to Zulu’s, is it?"

"Saying you’re naive might be a bit offensive to your status as a God Venerable. If it’s just for buying and selling a seed, there are plenty of methods; why insist on watching dances for three months if not to entice Old Ming? And Old Ming watched for full three months."

"...Was I deceived by Ming Linyuan?"

"It’s not exactly deception; his initial intention probably was indeed for that Lotus Seed. As for what happened later, that’s unclear. And as Yanyan said, something that could be resolved with a Sound Transmission Talisman instead dragged on, making the tension between the two increasingly taut. What’s the reason behind that?"

"Are you saying Ming Linyuan?" Qing Linghuan still couldn’t believe it.

"Whether it is or isn’t, I can’t really say. It could also be something to do with Old Madam Ming’s situation, maybe he harbors some resentment towards Yanyan. Or perhaps a wise man playing the fool, wanting to test his importance in Yanyan’s heart."

"After the restoration of the Heavenly Dao, the great promotion of the human path began. Just last year, during the Ascension due to Tribulation, there were fifty thousand Human Cultivators and ten thousand Demon Cultivators, with only three out of a thousand successfully becoming deities. Not everyone can become divine," Qing Linghuan frowned.

"Moreover, the Heavenly Dao changed the rules; even if one failed the Tribulation and their path was destroyed, as long as they have meritorious deeds, they can also reincarnate and cultivate again. Old Madam Ming had meritorious deeds, but since she was born with flaws, reincarnating and cultivating anew is a good thing. There’s no need to hold a grudge against Yanyan for not resurrecting Old Madam Ming."

"Indeed, even the children understand this matter." Zong Silu had sent several Sound Transmission Talismans to Ming Linyuan, none of which were returned.

"If it was to test his importance in Yanyan’s heart... Yanyan gave birth to four of his children and even spent points to resurrect him, this lifetime of his should belong to Yanyan... just as you said, a wise man playing the fool," Qing Linghuan felt more and more like having a drink.

They had just arrived at Zhu Sanlang’s residence—Su Garden.

"Open up—" Qing Linghuan called out.

The gate opened, and Zhu Sanlang and Zulu came out.

Zhu Sanlang: "Distinguished guests grace our humble home, enlightening our doorstep. Please come in."

Qing Linghuan: "I’m here to drink."

Zulu took out the Storage Bag, "Enough to cover everything!"

...

After Sally tucked the children into bed with no sense of sleepiness, she still felt a chill on her body.

The Blood Clan fetuses would suck her essence blood, leading to a deficiency in her Qi and blood, causing her hands and feet to turn cold at night.

Sally wrapped herself in a thick down jacket and left the room to visit the Divine Lord Residence’s garden, where she looked up at the moon. [Xiaomei, show me the video you traced from the Lotus Seed Jade Box.]

After Qing Linghuan gave her the Jade Box, she had Xiaomei trace back its history. But Xiaomei advised her against watching it, and Sally had an inkling of why.

[Alright, Host, don’t be sad.] Xiaomei opened a segment of the video.

In the video, the Jade Box was placed on the painting table.

A woman of ethereal beauty, dressed in a simple and elegant cyan outfit, was painting... Her delicate eyebrows and eyes exuded gentleness and serenity as she gazed earnestly and affectionately at the character in her painting—Ming Linyuan.

Anyone could tell that the woman had feelings for the man in the painting. Suddenly, she lowered her head to gently kiss the lips of the painted Ming Linyuan, adding a touch of red to them, and the entire character instantly came to life with vivid color!

Sally closed her eyes at this point.

[Host, you’re getting emotional.] Xiaomei reminded Sally.

Without a word, Sally continued watching the video.

The scene shifted abruptly—the woman holding the Jade Box was conducting a transaction with Ming Linyuan, just as Qing Linghuan had said, three months of dance performances in exchange for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures Chaos Lotus Seeds.

Ming Linyuan agreed.

The next time the Jade Box appeared, it was being handed over to Ming Linyuan.

The woman, dressed in red, danced gracefully toward Ming Linyuan, knelt, and presented the Jade Box to him.

She didn’t want Ming Linyuan’s Divine Crystals, she only wanted Ming Linyuan to hug her once!

She told Ming Linyuan that she was still a virgin and that in the future she could be his servant, his concubine, without vying for favor...

Sally could watch no further.

Xiaomei said to Sally, [Host, don’t be sad. The old lover won’t go, the new one won’t come. Xiaomei will definitely find you a male who’s even more handsome and talented!]

[I like the sound of that, it’s decided then, happily.] Sally stretched, "I originally devoted my heart to the bright moon, but what does it matter if the bright moon shines over the ditch?"

It seemed not quite right, she didn’t have a heart to devote... well, as long as he wasn’t bored, that was good. With her as a wife, he was destined for many a lonely night, rarely sharing a pillow in slumber.

[Host, the reconstruction of Zulu’s Dingshi Building is complete.]

[Didn’t they say three days?] Sally asked.

[If Xiaomei needed it, it would take three days. 003 switched to construction mode; it only needed one day. Host, do you want to take a trip to the Dark World Continent to look for the Main System? Xiaomei has a way to replace your heart.]

[Oh?] Sally momentarily set aside the matter with Ming Linyuan, [Let’s go to the Dark World Continent.]

[Yes, Host.] Xiaomei took Sally away from the Divine Lord Residence.

When they left, the Divine Lord Residence’s Defense Array was triggered, and Zong Silu noticed and said to Qing Ling, "Yanyan is gone."

Qing Ling immediately stood up, "It couldn’t be my words that upset her."

"It’s unlikely. She used system power; she must have left Beast World," Zong Silu said.

Zulu filled Qing Ling’s cup, "Yanyan was never going to stay for us. Brother Qing, if you’re feeling bored, you could take a nap."

Qing Ling: "... I’ve been single for ten million years, and I’m doing just fine."

Zulu looked at him with admiration, "Indeed, cheers to that!"

Qing Ling found this very satisfying and raised his cup to drink.

Zhu Sanlang rubbed his hands, "Is it true that Old Ming and Yanyan have split up?"

Qing Ling glanced at him, "I didn’t hear Yanyan giving you any chance either."

Zhu Sanlang smiled naively, "There’s always time in the future; I can keep waiting. Honestly, I just need to stand by her side; nothing else matters."

Zong Silu said, "If only Old Ming had your dedication..."

A Sound Transmission Talisman flew towards Zulu—it was from Sally—[The Dingshi Building has been refurbished and is ready for business at any time. Remember to help me with the stall; I want to keep it open continuously. As for Ming Linyuan, do as you usually would. He is still Manman’s Father Beast. I have something to attend to in the Dark World Continent and might not return for a while. Tell the kids for me. Wishing you well and prosperity!]

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