NOVPUBChapter 336: Chapter 334: Holy War Roster
Chapter 336: Chapter 334: Holy War Roster
Ming Linyuan knew the contents of the negotiation. Setting aside the rest, the mere thirty billion Demon Crystals were enough to make him want to curse his father.
Zi Qi really dared to ask for so much! And the old geezer actually dared to agree!
Even though the payment was spread over 30 years, with one billion per year, it was still quite ruthless.
And it was divided among the Demon Kings, two billion each. The first year it would be taken from the third Demon King’s inheritance, just enough to cover it.
But the second year it would be his turn! Following the order 3456712…
When the other Demon Kings found out, they regretted immensely not helping the third Demon King.
But it was a done deal. If they didn’t want to pay, the only option would be to keep fighting. Seeing that old guy licking boots, afraid of offending the Beast Emperor, they all lost their spirit.
They might as well mine obediently.
Suddenly, from the Demon Kings down to the lowest-ranking Demon Beasts, the entire Dark Continent transformed into miners, collectively laboring to repay the debt…
Zi Qi returned to the Imperial Palace.
What he saw was a dream-like beautiful scene!
Sally had transformed into a little white mouse, comfortably lying on a furry mat, sleeping soundly.
Little Shiqi surrounded the furry mat, protecting Sally.
Around her were scattered toys and various snacks.
…
After Sally learned about the terms of the negotiation, she remained silent for a long time.
“Your Majesty, you must have planned this a while back, just waiting for a chance to take advantage of them, right?”
“How can you say that? It costs a lot of Crystal Coins to comfort the families of the female Beastmen who were harmed.”
“That would hardly cost a fraction of what you’re gaining, and in the end, it all goes into your pocket anyway. I see that your son is in cahoots with you. One plays the fool knowingly, and the other pretends to be ignorant while being fully aware. The Dark Continent has really been played by you father and son.”
Surprisingly, the Demon Emperor didn’t seem to care at all and even sent over the Teleportation Gate that belonged to Qing Linghuan.
“This thing is very good,” Sally stroked the black box. “Without it, Xiaojiu, Xiaoshi, and Little Shier might have all been gone.”
Zi Qi didn’t know, “What is this?”
“Once opened, it can immediately transport you to a place. But this thing actually belongs to Qing Linghuan, he calls it the Teleportation Gate. The correct way to open it can only be used by him.”
“This thing can be used for escaping.”
“But its randomness is too great; sometimes it can take you to a place you cannot easily return from.”
“Keep it for now, better not use it unless absolutely necessary,” Zi Qi looked at her. “The Holy War is about to start. If I can’t accompany you…”
“I’ll be fine on my own,” Sally reached out and embraced him. “I’ll quickly release the little ones, though their Cultivation Base may even be higher than you fathers, can you handle them?”
Zi Qi remembered this and felt a twinge of pain on the back of his hand—Little Shiqi always loved to butt his hand with her horns…
“We can handle it!” They must be able to.
Not keeping an eye on them for such a long time, he guessed they must have gone wild.
Sally hugged him, patting his back to console him: “Stay calm, you must be calm. Xiaomei has been tattling to me every other day now.”
“… ” Even the System was forced to show its mortal frustrations, one could imagine how difficult they were to manage.
“By the way, where is Little Shiliu?” Zi Qi asked. He waited for her to talk about it herself, but she never mentioned it.
Sally’s expression suddenly froze.
That child, she tried not to think about her. But occasionally, she would still be startled awake at night by inexplicable cries of a baby…
“She’s a girl, and she’s with her father.”
“How’s her talent?”
Zi Qi knew that sometimes she stared blankly at Little Shiqi, probably thinking of Little Shiliu.
Sally replied, “Her talent is good; she is a pure Human.”
Zi Qi was a bit surprised, “A pure Human?”
Sally said, “Yes, she’s in another world. She was once my obsession. Only after she was born could I truly let go, but it also left me with more concern.”
Zi Qi stroked her head, “Bring her back if you have the chance.”
“Qi, thank you for everything you’ve done for me.” Sally pressed her face to his chest. “And for allowing me to disrupt your originally peaceful life.”
Zi Qi picked her up.
Little Shiqi ran over like the wind, with a brocade carp in his mouth, and spat the fish directly onto the fluffy white blanket, “Mother, I want to eat grilled fish.”
“Zi Yunxian! This is a new blanket!” Sally’s eyes widened.
The little one saw that Sally was angry and turned tail to run.
Sally picked up the fish and chased after him.
Zi Qi chuckled softly… Before she came, it wasn’t peaceful, it was dead water.
******
Divine Beast Academy, a corner of the library.
Sally lay on the table basking in the warm sunlight, feeling sleepy.
Zong Silu, wearing his school coat, carried several books in his hand and stopped when he passed by Sally’s corner.
In the past few days, she had talked to Rong Wu and even transformed into her beast form… a tiny white mouse, so small. What race could she be?
He had flipped through all the books and found nothing. The only explanation was a mutated Beast Clan.
And when the Beast World approached the Dark Continent, he went along and saw her beast form perched on the Little Prince’s back.
There were many mysteries about her.
Sally lifted her drowsy eyes and saw Zong Silu, and the books in his hand, and murmured, “Your son really resembles you, both so fond of reading, so knowledgeable.”
Zong Silu: “…Classmate, you might have mistaken me for someone else.”
“Mistaken person?” Sally stared at him for a good while before she coyly smiled, “Hmm, I don’t know you.”
“…Carry on then.” Zong Silu’s ears warmed slightly as he walked away with the books.
Sally looked at his somewhat panicked departure, “Just like before.”
[Host, there are three days until the Holy War.] Xiaomei’s voice rang out, [The list for this Holy War has been set.]
[Little Shiqi has been taken into the System Space, can Zi Qi be selected?] Sally asked anxiously.
Xiaomei was silent for a while before replying: [Unfortunately! Nor are Zong Silu and Pei Xuan on the list.]
Sally frowned, [Who is then?]
…
Two days later, in the blink of an eye.
Wanfang Inn.
Bai Kaixin hung up the ‘Full House’ sign.
A male with short black hair, grey clothes, and deep grey shoes came over and asked, “Excuse me, do you have any rooms available? Just for one night will do.”
Bai Kaixin looked at him, curious about the mask he wore on his face, “Where are you from?”
“I come from another district, seeking relatives. The day is getting late and I’d like to find a place to rest and tidy up before I formally visit tomorrow.”
“Well, there’s a storeroom in the backyard. Usually, one of our workers rests there. He’s gone home today, so if you don’t mind, we can offer you half price, including dinner and breakfast.”
“Thank you, boss.”
“Then follow me in to check in.”
“Alright.”
Seeing the name he left—Welly—just two words, Bai Kaixin smiled and said, “From the Northern Region?”
“…Yes.” Welly nodded.
“Only the Eastern District and Northern Region have many two-word names, and our Beast Emperor is also single-surnamed.”
“So, the Beast Emperor’s surname is Zi?”
“Yes, generally single-character surnames are quite ancient. I heard that even longer ago, there was only one surname, no given names at all.”
“You know so much, boss.”
“It’s what our boss taught me.”
…
