Chapter 122: The Empire Gives So Much
Chapter 122: The Empire Gives So Much
Chapter 122: Chapter 122: The Empire Gives So Much
Feng Si was suddenly overcome with joy. She raised a hand to her forehead, shielding the flicker of light that flashed in her dark eyes as she lost her composure.
’I’ve read before that when humans get organ transplants, their personalities can change to match the organ.’
’When the body and soul don’t align, could the original body transform to match the soul inside it?’
’The first time I looked in the mirror here, I saw a face that was incredibly similar to my old one from the modern world. Maybe that’s because the original body’s appearance changed to match me?’
’The proof is that Feng Lian has blue eyes, and when she saw me last time, she didn’t recognize me as the original person at all.’
’I originally wanted to keep my modern name as a memento and never changed it, but when Feng Lian heard it last time, she had no reaction, just as she didn’t when she saw me in person.’
’It must be because the original body has been gradually changing to match my soul!’
’Hahaha.’
’This is wonderful! It’s so great to have my own body back!’
’No wonder! A few days after I first arrived, my red hair inexplicably turned black. So the blue eyes must have turned into dark ones too.’
’This isn’t just a resemblance; it’s completely transformed into me.’
Feng Si let out a low laugh.
Yun Chi was draped across Feng Si’s shoulder, his chubby body trembling with his mother’s laughter. Sensing her joy, Yun Chi let out a soft, hissing chuckle of his own.
The people around them showed not the slightest surprise at Yun Chi’s open appearance.
Liu Xuan had done her homework on the Special-level Female’s records in Nantong City before she arrived.
She had seen Lady Feng Si’s registration information on the public records terminal in Nantong City.
It was quite conspicuous—a newly-of-age Special-level Female adopting a Black Snake whelp. She’d known about it before she even arrived, and had even thoughtfully prepared a first-visit gift for the little snake.
As the dean of Boman Gate Island for fifty-five years, Liu Xuan...
...had a clear stance on the matter—
’Lady Feng Si is a Special-level Female. Anything she does is reasonable, especially something as compassionate as adopting an orphaned whelp.’
Thus, when Liu Xuan showed up at her door with a huge pile of supplies for a Snake Clan whelp and uttered the words "your Black Snake Clan whelp," Feng Si just went along with the misunderstanding.
She never received Yun Duo’s ID card in Nantong City. At the registration office, she’d only heard the sub-female say it was "all set," and the incident had occurred the very next morning after she got home.
’They probably heard me say ’mythical dragon,’ realized the system didn’t have such a species, and just put him down as Black Snake Clan.’
’It makes sense, come to think of it. Otherwise, what’s to stop people from using their connections to register as dragons? The entire continent would be filled with self-proclaimed dragon descendants.’
’So this is actually good news.’
She had dressed Yun Duo in an outfit that covered his little claws, leaving only his cute, little black head exposed, and had brought him out without any attempt to hide him.
Unaware of his mother’s clever little plan, Yun Chi was adapting well to the outfits that covered his black claws.
Yun Duo relied on his chubby body to slide around anyway. His little black claws were just too short; slithering was much faster than running for him!
Yun Duo lifted his head, asking for a kiss!
’My little whelp can have a secret identity now. With me, a Special-level Female, as his mother, he’ll be safe. As long as he doesn’t go near his father, I won’t have to worry about his species being discovered. He’ll be able to play outside freely in the future.’
A smile bloomed on Feng Si’s face. She tilted her head slightly, granting the little whelp’s wish and letting Yun Duo press a kiss to her cheek. Liu Xuan watched the little Black Snake whelp wrapped around the Special-level Female’s shoulder, struggling to contain her excitement.
She then handed Feng Si a black metal bracelet. "This is an identity bracelet bound to your new profile. Your previous assets have been transferred. Additionally, the Empire’s grants for a newly matured Special-level Female—a residence in Pantian City, a personal hover car, and five hundred million coins—have been credited to your account. Please confirm receipt."
’The Empire is really generous to females. No wonder they say females don’t have to do anything but be provided for. The Empire itself is setting the example!’
Feng Si took it, a little surprised. "Okay, thank you for bringing this to me."
Yun Duo eyed the black bracelet in Feng Si’s hand, slid down his mother’s arm, and coiled himself around her wrist. He lifted his little body high, head cocked as he stared curiously at the dark band.
’What’s that? Let Yun Duo see!’
The whelp was wearing a leaf-green outfit today. As he moved his head, light and shadow played across his black scales. His round eyes, wide with curiosity, glittered like two flawless golden gems.
A smile lit up Feng Si’s eyes. She dotingly drew Yun Duo back into her embrace, tucking the black bracelet he was so curious about in front of him. She supported them both, the little whelp and the bracelet, in her hands.
Nestled against his mother’s chest, Yun Duo wiggled his front paws, trying to grab the bracelet. When he realized his claws couldn’t reach out from his outfit, he resorted to threading his long tail through the black band instead.
The bracelet was much bigger than the chubby, two-finger-thick Yun Chi. To get a grip on his new toy, the clever little creature wrapped his flexible tail around the black band, finally managing to bring it up to his eyes.
Feng Si watched him, a smile playing on her lips.
Though her attention was captivated by the adorable Yun Duo, she hadn’t forgotten her guests. Tilting her head to glance at the position of the sun, she asked, "It’s getting late. Was there anything else?" ’If not, you can go home now.’
The other three people in the room, whose gazes had also been irresistibly drawn to the little black snake, were startled as if waking from a dream. Liu Xuan glanced out the window at the shaded courtyard, and then she remembered.
She extended an invitation, "It’s far too gloomy here. The house at the summit—the only one there is—has been cleaned. We invite you and your little snake whelp to move up from the base of the island."
Feng Si was sitting on the sofa with one arm around Yun Duo. With the fingertips of her other hand, she deftly flipped a sparkling, black-diamond-like crystal back into her palm, the dark stone a striking contrast against her fair skin.
In a good mood, she reached up and stroked Yun Duo, who was still on her chest with his tail stubbornly hooked through the black bracelet. "Oh? There’s no need for all that trouble," she said nonchalantly. "I’m fine living anywhere."
’I’m used to it here. Too lazy to move.’
Liu Xuan, sitting primly on the sofa opposite Feng Si, froze for a moment.
’According to the customs of Boman Gate Island, the summit was reserved for the highest-status residents. The secluded, castle-like residence there was far more exquisite and grand. I never imagined a Special-level Female would refuse.’
Liu Xuan was stunned for a few seconds. She couldn’t tolerate the Empire’s priceless treasure living in such a shabby room. Her eyes flickered silently to the Black Snake whelp, who looked perfectly content with the black bracelet, and an idea formed.
"The summit gets ample sunlight," she offered. "Perhaps you would reconsider?"
Feng Si was speechless.
’Wouldn’t that be nice and warm? That’s exactly the kind of place Yun Duo loves!’
’And also, for drying the wheat!!’
Feng Si instantly changed her mind.
’The wheat I spread out on the bedroom terrace will never dry without intense sunlight. I was just about to buy a drying machine, but now I have the perfect spot.’
Her eyes flicked toward Liu Xuan. "Is the yard there large?"
"Extremely large," Liu Xuan replied with a benevolent smile. "Your whelp can play in the yard all day long and enjoy the sunlight to his heart’s content."
"Alright, I can move right now." All her previous nonchalance gone, Feng Si tucked Yun Duo and the new identity bracelet into her pocket, then turned and told F22 to go to the kitchen and pack their things.