Chapter 99: Who Are You? Able to Borrow the King’s Power
Chapter 99: Who Are You? Able to Borrow the King’s Power
Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Who Are You? Able to Borrow the King’s Power
Ever since she decided to reveal her female identity, she had been looking up the laws of the Southern Wilderness on the Light Net.
When the Empire discovers an unknown female, her identity is first confirmed by her appearance. After that, her own wishes determine her place of residence and the timing of any tests.
Females were precious. To protect their fragile, sensitive hearts and avoid making them uncomfortable, they weren’t supposed to be forced into immediate blood tests that would instantly classify them by status.
For some reason, a deep-seated resistance to being forced to give blood began to well up inside her. It felt like being trapped in a sky-spanning spiderweb, and the sense of danger made her scalp tingle.
’Why should I have to obey just because you say I need a blood test?’
But in their brief conversation, she could already tell that this Admiral was a man of decisive action. He held military power and was clearly the type of male beast who placed himself above the law. Arguing with him would be useless.
Feng Si felt a wave of helplessness as her plans began to unravel, and she remained motionless.
She lowered her eyes, hiding the trace of panic within them.
A thick, impenetrable fog seemed to rise before her, obscuring the path forward and leaving her feeling lost and helpless.
Feng Si frowned, putting on the arrogant air of a privileged female. "I order you to just change my status in my profile."
Xi Zhu noticed the unnatural expression on Feng Si’s face. It was the look of someone hiding a little secret.
He took a step closer to Feng Si, his gray eyes glinting like starlight.
"I’m afraid this is not something you can refuse."
Feng Si’s mind raced. In her pocket, an anxious Yun Duo was unconsciously prodding a black ball with its tiny paws. It must have pressed something, because it suddenly called the only friend listed on the Xiao Si account.
At that very moment, Chi Jie had just finished trying on the imperial robes for his coronation the day after tomorrow. He wore a black, scaled long robe, his hair slicked back to reveal his fine features, which only enhanced his cold and imposing aura.
He glanced down at the vibrating Light Net terminal on the table, a dark glint flashing in his golden eyes.
’She’s never initiated contact since adding me. After all this time, has she finally lost her patience?’
An enigmatic smile touched Chi Jie’s lips as he watched the rapidly vibrating black wristband with great interest.
The surrounding attendants broke out in a cold sweat. They all fell to their knees, bowing their heads low. ’The King’s expression right now... it’s terrifying.’
"No need to be so nervous. I’m quite satisfied with these robes. We’ll use this set." Without a glance at his attendants, Chi Jie’s gaze remained fixed on the name "Xiao Si" that had materialized above the black wristband.
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed all the attendants from the room. By the time they had all withdrawn, the ringing from the communicator had stopped.
It had been cancelled.
Chi Jie wasn’t a particularly curious person. After all, he had already decided to keep his distance from the black-haired female. However, it seemed his own indifference had prompted her to change her tune.
The pleasant ringtone started up again, persistent. It inexplicably stirred a flicker of interest in him.
’Hm? ... It seems she really does have something important to discuss.’
Chi Jie’s lips curled. The smile in his golden eyes was like starlight in the rosy dawn clouds. His finger had been heading for the "Decline" button, but it ’slipped’ and lightly tapped "Accept."
On the screen, a male beast in imperial robes appeared. His features were severe, his eyes golden, and his gaze was chilling. It was the condescending, indifferent glance of a superior being.
The next second, the palm-sized light screen that had suddenly materialized in front of Feng Si just as suddenly went dark.
That gaze was so familiar it sent a shiver down their spines—it was identical to the figure in the memories of Xi Zhu and the other warriors.
Holy shit!
The Beast King.
After the figure vanished, everyone remained frozen in place, as if they’d been bitten by a cold-blooded reptile. For once, Xi Zhu was so shocked by the Beast King’s sudden appearance that he completely lost his composure, his mind going blank.
Feng Si, who had been trying to figure a way out of her predicament, had only managed to catch a glimpse of a black sleeve before the figure vanished.
She hadn’t figured out what was happening, but on the other end, Chi Jie had understood everything.
Even after he corrected his ’mistake’ and quickly ended the call, the playful feeling of transgression he’d felt moments before vanished completely, replaced by an unavoidable irritation.
Seeing a group of his subordinates through the screen, Chi Jie’s entire demeanor visibly turned to ice. He casually tossed the black wristband back onto the chaise lounge.
With his superb vision and memory, he had understood the black-haired female’s predicament in that single glance.
’Her hidden identity has been exposed. Xi Zhu and his soldiers must be making a difficult demand of her. So she was trying to use the call to borrow my authority?’
’Interesting. Very clever.’
Chi Jie let out a short laugh, but this time, the smile didn’t reach his eyes.
「Meanwhile.」
Feng Si was an expert at reading people’s expressions and adapting to the situation.
She didn’t know who they had seen, but they were all standing there dumbfounded, mouths agape and fear in their eyes.
’This is my chance.’
She didn’t have time to think it through. She had to seize the advantage first. Tilting her chin up, she said, "I refuse any decision that makes me uncomfortable. Now, get out of my way. Otherwise, I’ll be sure to file a complaint against you with the Female Protection Institute."
The Female Protection Institute was established a thousand years ago by the Sacrificial Hall and the Empire Beast King, Chi Yi Shi. It was later placed under the direct authority of the Female Queen, created to guarantee the absolute rights of all females.
Any female who felt even slightly wronged or dissatisfied could seek help from the Female Protection Association.
Alongside the Imperial Military Department and the Sacrificial Hall, the Female Protection Association was one of the three great powers on the South Desolate Continent, yet its sole purpose was to protect females.
Xi Zhu’s eye twitched.
’Forget about filing a complaint.’
’You’re acquainted with the Emperor of the South Desolate Continent himself. Is there really any need to use that as a threat to scare me?’
’What in the world is going on?!’
’Why would a black-haired female who just randomly appeared in Nantong City know the King?!’
Closing his mouth, which had been hanging open in shock, Xi Zhu, Admiral of the Second Legion, truly couldn’t comprehend the relationship between the Beast King and this black-haired sub-female.
He bit the tip of his tongue. The sharp pain confirmed this was no hallucination. Forcing a stiff smile, he said, "If I may ask, when would you like to depart for Pantian City? The journey is long and arduous. Please allow us to escort you via the military routes."
’Wait, am I really getting off the hook this easily?’
’!!’
"Twelve noon. I need to go back and get my things in order." Having set the time and not refusing the offer of a free, private escort, Feng Si immediately turned and hurried downstairs.
As she walked past Xi Zhu, she caught sight of the dazed Northern Barbarian Beastmen out of the corner of her eye. ’Beastmen really are tough...’
She glanced back as she walked and said to Xi Zhu, "Oh, by the way, the Northern Wilderness beastmen took extra food from Si Shi. They made off with about two hundred thousand of my jars of pickled cabbage. I’ll transfer them to you. Feel free to go and collect them. Consider it payment for the escort."
Shi Li and the other Northern Barbarian Beastmen, who were still clutching their stomachs in pain: "..."
’That’s not right! How is half of two hundred thirty thousand jars two hundred thousand?! What a vicious female!’
Xi Zhu: "Pickled cabbage?"
His eyes lit up. He immediately ordered his subordinates, "Zhong Bai, take some men to the Northern Wilderness warehouse and move the goods. Zhong Song, take a squad and take charge of protecting Lady Feng Si."