NOVPUBChapter 329: Chapter 327: Meeting Without Recognition
Chapter 329: Chapter 327: Meeting Without Recognition
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Divine Beast Academy began its enrollment.
Sally, holding Little Shiqi, had smooth entry into the academy without even needing to undergo an assessment.
She was even personally received by the academy’s dean, Zi Yuan.
The other dean, Lin Fu, like before, was fired by Zi Yuan for misconduct right before the start of term. The Rong Family, too, became implicated because of Lin Fu’s affairs and suffered greatly in the Beast Emperor Capital.
Sally was familiar with Zi Yuan. Xiaoqi often told her how Zi Yuan liked to stick close to her, and it seemed that was indeed the case.
From the moment she carried Little Shiqi through the school gates, Zi Yuan’s eyes stayed fixed on the little tyke.
“Dean, why don’t you help me hold him for a while? He may not be big, but he’s quite heavy,” Sally said to Zi Yuan with a smile.
Zi Yuan’s eyes suddenly lit up, “Wait a moment, I’ll go wash my hands.”
Sally: “…”
After washing her hands and ensuring they were free of any scent, Zi Yuan took Little Shiqi from Sally’s arms, “Young ones have a very sensitive sense of smell, more than ten times that of grown Beastmen. They really don’t like having unusual scents on them. I had just applied some fragrant hand balm.”
Sally nodded, “The Dean is indeed thoughtful.”
Little Shiqi was familiar with Zi Yuan and was accustomed to her embrace. He found a comfortable position and began to sleep.
As Sally looked at him sleeping so contentedly and then at Zi Yuan, she asked, “Is it because of something that you… cannot bear children?”
“I was born with low fertility strength. Of all the Beast Husbands that have been with me, there haven’t been a hundred but there have been eighty. Now, there are only two left by my side. One day, when they wish to have their own offspring, they’ll probably leave.”
Zi Yuan, holding Little Shiqi, saw sympathy in Sally’s eyes and smiled, “I’ve gotten used to it. And now, I’m holding one, aren’t I?”
‘Knock, knock~’ The sound of knocking could be heard.
Zi Qi stood at the door.
“Your Majesty! I just got to hold Little Shiqi. No, I won’t let you,” Zi Yuan, holding the sleeping Little Shiqi, ran into the inner office.
That place was her private space which one couldn’t barge into uninvited.
Sally couldn’t help but laugh, “Why have you come? I was thinking of taking Little Shiqi to stay in the dormitory.”
Zi Qi leaned against the door frame, eyeing her in her uniform, “It suits you well.”
Sally threw him a flirtatious glance, “Your Majesty, this student’s name is Sally, a first-year student~”
Zi Qi immediately stepped forward, gently stroking her loose white hair that cascaded down her back, “Study well, I’ll head back to the palace now.”
“Eh? Aren’t you here to pick up Little Shiqi?” Sally looked at her.
“I came to the library here, to look up some materials. Right, Zong Silu is over there now.” With that, Zi Qi teleported away.
Sally: “…”
Zong Silu had already reached Spirit Rank.
Sometimes, the more one tries to control their realm, the faster they progress.
Sally casually picked up a book on fire element and sat down opposite Zong Silu. She planned to keep him for the Holy War, so she didn’t intend to have children for the time being.
He still sported a slightly rebellious and unruly look, especially with those earrings. She also had one, stored in the Insurance System, together with the soul memory he had left behind.
“Senior Zong, how should one perform this fire element arcane art, the ‘Meteor Shower’?”
Zong Silu lifted his gaze from his book, recognizing her as the female who bore the Beast Emperor’s eldest son.
“You should ask a teacher about that. My talent is in spatial abilities; I’m afraid I can’t teach you,” he said as he stood up and walked away with his book.
Sally watched his retreating figure, knowing that he was actually the most disciplined.
Perhaps for him, being calculated by her in the Primordial Beast Forest, where he clearly could have controlled himself but still submitted to her will, was the ultimate transgression.
Since then, he restrained himself strictly, never allowing himself to step out of line again. Otherwise, he would not have been able to raise Putao to be as well-behaved and honest.
By now, he knew of her relationship with Zi Qi, so he probably wouldn’t feel for her anymore, even considering she had already given birth to a second child.
Sally propped her chin on a book, watching him leave the library before she withdrew her gaze.
“That classmate… if you’re struggling with Fire Rain, I can teach you,” a voice as gentle as water came from behind the bookshelves.
Sally looked over, surprised, and froze.
Ice-blue short hair, sky-blue eyes, yet so warm they could melt all things in the world.
“You are Rong Ruo.” Her voice carried an unmistakable excitement, for the several times she had encountered Rong Wu, he had always been unbearably arrogant and thus she kept her distance, not wanting to provoke him.
Rong Ruo was startled, “You… how do you know?”
He had never told anyone about his dual souls with Rong Wu, especially not his own name.
Sally said, looking at him, “Because I just do, don’t let him come out, I want to talk more with you.”
“…” Rong Ruo, puzzled, asked, “Can you tell me how you know?”
“I will tell you after you separate from him,” Sally answered with a smile.
Rong Ruo was even more shocked; she even knew about his imminent separation from his original being!
And he didn’t even know her!
“Sally, Director Zhang from the Comprehensive Department is looking for you,” the library administrator told Sally in a quiet voice.
Sally’s mind raced, it must be Zong Silu finding Director Zhang, wanting to talk about her desire to learn the Fire Element Arcane Arts.
“I’ll talk to you later, just don’t let him take over,” Sally told Rong Ruo.
After she left, Rong Ruo picked up the book she had been reading, deep in thought…
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Little Shiqi was taken back to the Beast Emperor’s Palace by Zi Qi, and he hadn’t let Little Shiqi stay with Sally in the dormitory.
However, when midnight came, he sneaked in, naturally leading to a night of stolen pleasures without rest.
The next morning, a knock sounded on the dormitory door.
Sally was still nestled in Zi Qi’s arms, half-asleep. Woken by the knocking, she remembered where she was and woke up with a start.
“Hurry, go, hurry up.”
“…”
The Beast Emperor, looking like a caught lover, hurriedly left.
Sally quickly tidied herself up and went to answer the door.
Outside stood a young girl, her eyes filled with curiosity as she scanned Sally, “Are you the female who bore His Majesty the firstborn prince?”
Sally thought about Little Shiqi, who wasn’t really the firstborn, but Xiaoba was, so she nodded, “Yes, and who might you be?”
“I am Wen Yixin.”
“Nice to meet you, Classmate Wen.”
Sally remembered Wen Yixin – she was Zong Silu’s little fan and had caused trouble for Sally previously over Zong Silu and other matters. Sally hadn’t provoked Zong Silu this time, nor had she interfered with Pei Xuan; hopefully, there wouldn’t be any issues.
“Dongfang Yan from Dongfang Residence and Classmate Liu from the North-South Commerce Association… They all want to meet you. Would you like to join us for breakfast in the cafeteria?”
Indeed, with no male involvement, the females seemed to get along harmoniously.
Zi Qiaoqiao wasn’t taken into the palace by Zi Qi, nor was she granted the title of princess; she remained a royal daughter. Although her personality was still haughty, it wasn’t as imperious, and she had become more restrained, especially toward Sally with no hostility.
As for another, Sun Manrou, Pei Xuan’s cousin, when Sally saw her, she instinctively remembered how she had been victimized by the Fertility Strength virus in the Dark Continent.
[Xiaomei, the Fertility Strength virus isn’t around anymore, right?]
[It is.]
