Chapter 125: Miscalculated from the First Step

Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Miscalculated from the First Step

Feng Si sat in the driver’s seat, but she was cautious and didn’t drive herself. In the end, the all-purpose S2 android butler drove the hover car while she watched intently from the side, learning.

A matte black hover car silently lifted off, speeding out of S2 Manor and heading off the island.

In the main hall, Hu Fei was supervising the sub-females’ cleaning when she caught a glimpse of a black dot flying past the window.

Thinking nothing of it, she continued to wipe an antique, pink porcelain vase. She drew her hand back, rubbed her fingertips together, and nodded grimly at the sub-females working in the hall.

"Good. Every single ornament must be wiped down, and the floors must be mopped every hour. Make sure it’s absolutely spotless. Being able to serve Lady Feng Si is..."

She stopped mid-sentence as if she’d realized something. Hu Fei whipped her head around to look out the window, and her heart skipped a beat.

’No way. Don’t tell me Lady Feng Si took the hover car she personally flew back and parked in the backyard, and left the island all by herself?’

’Right, I have to arrange for the Guard Team to go after her immediately.’

In a panic, she raised her wrist, running toward the main entrance as she called S2’s Guard Team on her communicator. "Hello? Lady Feng Si just left the island! Go after her immediately! Follow from a distance and protect her covertly..."

Stationed at the edge of the island was Xiong Shan of the Brown Bear Clan, captain of the Guard Team for Special Rank Females. He was a middle-aged, scruffy-bearded Special-level Male Beast, his brawny frame settled in his ship’s seat, basking in the warm sun.

His focus snapped into place. With a sharp gaze, he quickly replied, "Leave it to me. Protecting every Special Rank Female is the most important mission of my life."

Xiong Shan had decades of experience protecting Special Rank Females. Based on when the black hover car had flown past, he fell in behind it at a distance that was neither too close nor too far—close enough to intervene, but far enough not to disturb its occupant.

It was the perfect distance.

But this time, not long after he gave chase, another fleet of hover cars emerged from the forest, flying nearly parallel to his ship. A single glance told him their target was also Lady Feng Si.

A sense of crisis welled up inside him. Xiong Shan immediately maneuvered his ship, turning to intercept the other fleet and block them in mid-air.

The lead hover car of the fleet came to a distinct halt.

Xiong Shan menacingly opened the ship’s hatch. Facing into the wind, he broke into a ruthless grin. "Kid, you’ve really picked the wrong guy to mess with. Don’t even think about getting past me!"

A young male beast appeared at the window of the hover car. It was Shiyu, the City Lord of Yuliucheng, foremost of the Seven First-level Cities of the Empire.

He had been lying in wait here specifically for a Special Rank Female, hoping for a chance encounter with Lady Ran Feiyan.

So, the moment he saw the newest model hover car from the Empire’s manufacturing division—the only one of its kind in the entire Empire—he naturally assumed it must belong to Lady Ran Feiyan, the Special Rank Female who had just come of age this year.

After lying in wait by the island for so long, he finally had his chance to stage an encounter. The young male beast had immediately given chase.

Now, seeing the Guard Team blocking his way, he grew irritated. He gave a cocky smile. "Hey, hey. Don’t you think you’re meddling a little too much?"

The words were barely out of his mouth before Xiong Shan chose to attack. A moment later, a colossal brown bear and a golden lion were locked in a savage battle, tearing at each other in the middle of the forest.

Inside the hover car.

Amidst the rolling, deep mountains, a flock of huge, terrifying birds suddenly took flight. Feng Si turned to look back and saw a giant tree crash to the ground in the distance, exposing a patch of yellow earth.

"What’s happening over there? Did the ground collapse?" Feng Si asked, shocked.

S2 swiveled its square, light-screen head to scan the area and replied calmly, "Master, a group of brown bears and several lions are fighting."

’There are so many powerful male beasts in Pantian City. It’s really dangerous.’

She had only been in Pantian City for three or four days, and she had already encountered violence both times she went out. Feng Si was gaining a firsthand understanding of what places where carnivorous male beasts gathered were like.

Herbivorous Nantong City was much safer. She had lived there for several months and had never seen a single brawl on the street.

Lost in her fond memories of Nantong City, Feng Si arrived at the No. 1 Collection Area. It was early morning, and the parking area was already packed, with hover cars of every color parked under the trees.

Feng Si glanced sideways at Yun Duo. The little one was nestled in the hollow of her collarbone, sleeping soundly with a tiny nose peeking out from her collar. Against her shoulder, she could feel the gentle rise and fall of a soft little belly with each breath.

She slowly draped her cloak over her shoulders, pulling the hood up to cover her face before getting out of the hover car.

Just as Feng Si raised her head and began scanning for the bodyguard she had hired at great expense, two tall figures emerged from beside a nearby hover car.

As they drew closer, a familiar face with an enthusiastic smile waved at her. "One Million Coins. I accepted the offer."

Feng Si: "..."

’Damn it, why is this Black Hawk haunting me again?’

’This is the worst!’

Looking at the two towering male beast bodyguards flanking her, Feng Si found it impossible to smile.

’I had it all planned out yesterday!’

’Only I know the information about my appearance and blood. Chi Jie would never have figured it out!’

’He could search for his female, and I would raise my Yun Duo. We would definitely have no reason to cross paths again.’

’My first step was supposed to be—’

’First, to get far away from his minion, that Black Hawk. Then I could go all out and build my money-making empire, just like in Nantong City, right?’

’And! The! Result?!’

Feng Si’s gaze fell on the two burly male beasts before her, sweeping from one to the other.

"Don’t look so surprised," Ying Kong said without batting an eye. "Aside from collecting spoils of war, getting a million coins a day for doing nothing is a highly sought-after gig, even in Pantian City."

"A male beast has to earn coins to eat, too."

The subordinate officer beside Ying Kong listened to his superior’s words, his eyes sweeping over the hover cars filling the parking area. All of them belonged to Imperial-affiliated squads that Ying Kong had summoned to clear the area and protect the female before them.

’The bustling scene in the collection area was just a facade. Of course, I can’t tell that to the Special-level Female in front of us.’

Not knowing what else to say, he just gave an honest-looking smile, rubbed the back of his head, and nodded at Feng Si.

’You two have already signed the contract with me. What else can I say?’

Feng Si barely managed to twitch her lips into a smile. She was too mentally exhausted to speak for the moment. Without a word, she started walking toward the golden wheat field in the valley.

The morning sun was gradually rising overhead. Pale golden light enveloped the entire valley, reflecting off the golden wheat and creating a scene as beautiful as a pastoral painting.

Feng Si walked in silence to the far side of the wheat field. S2, having learned from their last trip, dutifully stepped forward, produced a Bone Knife, and handed it to her.

Feng Si reached out and took it. This was a Bone Knife she’d had S2 specially modify to resemble a scythe. A sharp glint of light flashed from its blade in her hand.

Ying Kong’s vision momentarily went dark. He rushed forward, and with a flick of his wrist, he instantly snatched the dangerous weapon from Feng Si’s hand. ’This blade is incredibly sharp! If it hurts Lady Feng Si, how will I ever answer to the King?’