Chapter 88: The Beihuang Empire Is Attacking...

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: The Beihuang Empire Is Attacking...

"The food we brought isn’t enough to last until we reach Pantian City. Hunting in the Southern Wilderness requires a permit, so perhaps we can restock on food in Nantong City."

In reality... they had more than enough canned food.

It was just that after entering the South Desolate Continent, during the dull and tedious journey, Shi Li had unintentionally glanced at Si Shi Xiao Si’s livestream and was utterly captivated.

From that moment on, he couldn’t take his eyes off the sub-female, Xiao Si.

...And the pickled cabbage in her hands.

Tiger Flame frowned slightly, his displeasure evident in his voice. "Who was responsible for preparing the supplies before we left? How could there be a food shortage?"

"It was me..." Shi Li hung his head. Out of the Young Master’s line of sight, his face took on an expression of feigned humility.

’He vividly recalled the descriptions in Xiao Si’s comment section of that unique, crisp, tangy flavor that seemed to seep into one’s very bones.’

’For the sake of pickled cabbage, I’ll risk it all!’

Shi Li raised his head, a look of do-or-die resolve on his face. "It was your subordinate’s miscalculation. To reach Pantian City in the Southern Wilderness on time, I had to abandon unnecessary burdens so the warriors could travel light and make better time. I just didn’t expect them to burn through their energy so quickly while marching in the snow." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Seeing the loyal look on Shi Li’s face, Tiger Flame asked, "What solution have you prepared?"

"Of course! I prepared a cart of Gold, which is universally accepted in the Southern Wilderness," Shi Li replied.

’As his subordinate officer, Shi Li was indeed always thorough.’

Meat was heavy and took up a lot of space. If they brought enough for a team of two thousand warriors, it would require many wagons full of meat, which would certainly slow down their travel time.

Bringing Gold was much more convenient. The coins of the two Empires weren’t interchangeable, but Gold was. They could buy all the meat they needed in the various cities of the Southern Wilderness.

After hearing Shi Li’s explanation, Tiger Flame nodded. He didn’t consider himself a stingy Young Master who would let his warriors go hungry while following him.

Tiger Flame waved away the attendant who was trying to put a gemstone ring on his finger and said, "Go make the arrangements. Have the troops rest for a day in Nantong City."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Shi Li exclaimed, taking his leave excitedly to go direct the troops.

...

Mao Qiu kept tilting her head to peek into the arms of Feng Si, who was sitting beside her.

The light inside the vehicle was dim. In the twilight, the sub-female’s profile looked particularly delicate and was quite eye-catching at first glance.

Even so—

’The species Feng Si had written down for the cub earlier automatically popped into her head, which was still a tangled, confused mess.’

Mao Qiu turned her head back, then turned it again.

Her wide eyes betrayed her intense curiosity. She lowered her voice conspiratorially and began to speak:

"Feng Si..."

Feng Si, who was carefully tucking the scarf over the swaddling clothes, hummed absently in response.

Her gaze was fixed on the cub in her arms, seemingly unconcerned with anything else in the outside world.

"When you were registering Yun Chi for his ID card... the cub’s species you wrote down... was it Dragon Clan?"

Mao Qiu spoke very slowly, wondering if the cold had gotten to her and made her mishear things.

"Yes! Dragon Clan!" Feng Si replied, turning her head with a bright smile.

AHHHHH!!

’Yun Chi is actually a cub of the Beast God!’

Mao Qiu’s heart felt like it was about to leap out of her chest. Her eyes darted toward the swaddling clothes in Feng Si’s arms, and she looked as if she could barely breathe.

She then heard Feng Si, who was beside her, support the bottom of the bundle with one hand and continue speaking, her voice bright with laughter:

"I wasn’t too sure about the cub’s species back at the registration office, but Yun Duo looks like a dragon, so I just wrote that down randomly."

Mao Qiu: "..."

’You’re unbelievable.’

Mao Qiu shut down, mortified by her own foolish thoughts.

’Feng Si can make such delicious food, and everyone has been saying she’s a favorite of the Beast God! That’s why, just now, I genuinely believed the cub was the offspring of the Dragon Beast God and Feng Si.’

’After all, Feng Si had always said that Yun Duo came from her own belly...’

’It’s no wonder I filled in the blanks in my head. Feng Si isn’t one of those legendary females with fertility above the Special Level.’

’In that case, only the Dragon Beast God could possibly have enabled Feng Si to give birth to a cub in such a short time, right?’

’Ahhh—what kind of ridiculously stupid story was that!’

After that, Mao Qiu didn’t say another word all the way until they reached Thirteen Seats and were on Feng Si’s rooftop. She followed Feng Si in through the attic entrance and went downstairs.

Seeing Feng Si take Yun Chi out of the rabbit-fur backpack and start unbuttoning the cub’s coat, she said she was about to head back, but Feng Si called out to her.

"Mao Qiu, when you come over tonight, bring the buckets for the stall food. I want to rest a little longer tomorrow morning and get up later."

"Okay, I’ll come early tonight to clean the livestreaming room," Mao Qiu replied, nodding mechanically.

After Mao Qiu left, Feng Si finally let her expression drop. She raised a hand to rub the bridge of her nose, her face grave.

Head lowered, she said nothing as she gently undid the buttons on the back of Yun Chi’s clothes.

Once the restrictive clothing was removed, four short, chubby black paws stretched toward the sky. Yun Chi happily tilted his little face up to look at his mother.

Ever since he was born, his mother had always been gentle and happy. She had never worn such a sorrowful expression, and she even gave off a scent of anxiety. "Hiss?" Little Yun Chi chirped worriedly, his mouth slightly agape.

His chubby little body wriggled and flipped over on Feng Si’s chest. He then quickly scrambled up to her shoulder. Finally, stretching his upper body as far as he could, he pressed his little mouth and nose against Feng Si’s face with a wet SMOOCH.

’Hiss! A kiss! Mama always kisses me like this, and it makes me super happy!’

"Good Yun Duo." Feng Si smiled, a warmth spreading from her heart.

’Her identity as a female was just exposed, that’s all. It’s not as if I hadn’t prepared myself mentally for it.’

When Yun Chi could no longer smell Feng Si’s sadness, he settled back onto her shoulder and let out a surprised gasp. He puffed out his chubby belly with his two little paws, his round, golden eyes filled with pride.

Feng Si’s face was wet with Yun Duo’s drool. She raised a hand and gently stroked the little one.

"Now it’s time for our little Yun Duo to have his milk." Laughing softly, she lifted Yun Duo off her shoulder, cradled him in her arms, and took out a soft handkerchief to wipe his drool.

Her spirits restored, Feng Si held the little one close, rose from the sofa, and walked toward the kitchen.

...

With the City Lord and his family of three away in Pantian City, Yang Wen, as the Chief Steward of the City Lord Mansion, was having quite a comfortable time lately.

The City Lord had temporarily put him in charge of the City Lord Mansion’s affairs. Aside from carrying out a few tasks for Feng Si, Yang Wen was basically the one managing everyone else.

"Chief Steward!" A sheep guard from the City Lord Mansion rushed in frantically.

Yang Wen was in his second-floor office in the City Lord Mansion. Seeing the guard’s face flushed red with anxiety, he scolded, "Why are you so flustered? Don’t you know you represent the face of the City Lord Mansion? Watch yourself."

The sheep guard had no time to worry about saving face. His face was beet red as he roared in terror:

"The Beihuang Empire is invading!"