Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Privilege Unlocked
The heretic’s face was full of heartache. "Young Master Yusen cried! He stood by the sea and cried all night!"
"My lord, you have no idea! The pearls on the beach piled up into a small mountain. Young Master Yusen must have been so heartbroken!"
Mermaids’ tears turn into pearls, but the proud Mermaids are strong-willed their entire lives and never cry!
This time, it shocked the entire All Beast Star.
Before, it was only known from records in books; no one had ever truly seen it happen...
The heretics had never dared to speculate about Young Master Yusen’s thoughts before, but after this, everyone understood that the female from the Rabbit Clan was truly the apple of his eye.
Shen He was bare-chested, unwrapping the bandages from his chest layer by layer. When he heard the heretic, a strange smile appeared on his lips.
"Send out the order."
"This Miss Rabbit... is to be captured alive."
The heretic bowed in pleasant surprise. "Your subordinate will go at once! Lord Shen He is wise and powerful! Miss Rabbit will surely be grateful to you!"
"Her? Grateful to me?" Shen He sounded as if he had just heard the biggest joke in the world.
’If I really get my hands on her, this little Rabbit Clan female will likely wish for death.’
’I could have given her a quick end.’
’But now, I’ve changed my mind.’
"My lord, your willingness to spare her life is a heavenly gift in itself."
Shen He raised an eyebrow. "I’ve simply discovered she has a greater use."
"A use?" The heretic was stunned.
"Compared to provoking the alliance between the Valoran and Moon Rising Empires, her being alive can provide far more value."
The man finished treating the wounds on his body and plunged his long saber into the thick stone wall.
"If you cannot bring her back to the Deep Sea Imperial City within three months, all of you will bring me your heads."
"——Yes, my lord!"
...
Yu Zhizhi came down with a high fever. She lay in the suite of the mansion, a towel on her forehead, her cheeks flushed bright red.
Louis had given her fever-reducing medicine and also administered Nutrient Liquid.
Delirious with fever, tears still clung to the corners of her eyes. Her rabbit ears drooped, and a small tuft at the tips of their snowy white fur was also flushed red.
Louis stayed by her side, tending to her without leaving for a moment.
The Guard Team stood watch outside the entire time. During this period, Luther visited once and brought some daily necessities.
The sloth maids at the mansion helped care for her, wiping down her body in the morning and evening.
This illness came on fiercely and unexpectedly.
It wasn’t until three days later that Yu Zhizhi gradually regained consciousness. She looked at Louis, who was sitting beside her, a slight wrinkle on his ink-blue uniform.
Her throat was very dry. Yu Zhizhi reached up to take the towel off her forehead.
The slight movement woke Louis.
He leaned closer. "You’re awake?"
"Mmm... I’m so thirsty," Yu Zhizhi said, her voice hoarse.
Louis stood up, walked briskly to the table, and poured a large glass of water. He helped Yu Zhizhi sit up, leaning her against the bed.
He brought the glass to her lips. Yu Zhizhi took it with both hands and began to drink in small sips.
Sensing Louis’s gaze, she looked over at him, still dazed.
The young man smiled faintly. "It’s good that you’re awake. I was just wondering what I would do if you had woken up a few days later, Miss."
"Did something happen?" Yu Zhizhi’s heart skipped a beat. "Sensen, he—"
"He’s fine." Louis stood by the bedside. It was noon, and the sunlight streaming through the window cast a pale golden sheen on his ink-blue uniform.
"Miss, I have to go now."
A gentle smile was on the young man’s face, but as his dark eyes rested on the young woman’s face, they were filled with deep reluctance to leave.
"Although I would love to stay by your side forever, Miss, that’s impossible."
"——Where are you going?"
Yu Zhizhi had thought that Louis would say goodbye one day; she just hadn’t expected that day to come so suddenly.
"Are you going back to the Mystical Forest?"
She remembered from his file that he was a member of the Mystical Forest’s Guard Team.
It wasn’t far from the Moonrise Imperial City and was a very mysterious and important territory of the Empire. Anyone who worked there had undergone rigorous trials.
Louis just smiled faintly. "I’ve quit that job."
He rarely spoke of his own affairs. His past was a mystery to Yu Zhizhi.
Yu Zhizhi was still weak from her illness. She leaned against the bed, the residual warmth from her fever still on her cheeks, like a delicate rouge.
Her fingernails tapped lightly against the glass in her hand. Though reluctant to see him go, she still managed a smile for Louis. "Well, you have to be safe, okay?"
"I will, Miss."
More than for himself, Louis was worried about her.
’By my calculations, the Valoran Empire’s Delegation will be arriving soon. At that time, it’s highly likely a fierce battle will break out with the Moon Rising Empire. The Mermaid left early, so he won’t be drawn into this war.’
Louis slowly knelt down, looking up at the little female before him. She was like a pure white flower blooming in the snows of Paradise—clean, flawless, delicate, and helpless, easily stirring a male’s protective instincts. He was always worried for her.
Louis placed a brown wooden tablet in her hand. "When you’re in the most danger, you can use this. Perhaps it can save your life."
Yu Zhizhi looked down at the brown wooden tablet in her hand. It was about half the size of her palm, engraved with incomprehensible incantations and patterns resembling lightning bolts.
"Thank you." She clutched the wooden tablet. Though she didn’t know its specific function, if Louis said it could save her life, then it definitely could.
Louis could feel the little female’s trust in him.
A faint smile rippled in his dark eyes as he thought that this parting might be their last, that they might never see each other again. A flash of bitterness went through his heart.
He stood up. "Ms. Zhi Zhi, it’s time. I have to set off."
’The entrance to Paradise will be closing soon. That is my way home.’
Yu Zhizhi tried to get out of bed.
He quickly bent down and gently pressed her shoulders. "You don’t have to see me off."
His fingers touched her soft body, and Louis gazed at her deeply. If he could, he would have loved to stay with her a while longer.
Yu Zhizhi leaned against the headboard, watching Louis’s retreating figure.
The midday sun was brilliant, but the moment he closed the door, Yu Zhizhi still felt a pang of loneliness.
...She was all alone now.
In the wooden cabin in Paradise, the three of them had always been together day and night.
During that time, even when it often snowed heavily, she had still felt so warm.
Yu Zhizhi gripped the wooden tablet in her hand, her eyes gradually misting over.
"I want to... see the rewards..." she murmured.
[Congratulations, Host, for receiving the postpartum reward!]
The System’s voice appeared in her mind.
[Super Delicious Meal Set x30]
[Super Filling Nutrient Liquid x10]
[Nutrient Liquid for Smooth and Snow-White Skin x10]
[Perfect Concealing Breath Pill (Effective for 72 hours) x10]
[Truth Serum x1]
[Speak and It Shall Be Done Scroll (Single Use) x1]
[Pheromones to Drive All Males Mad x1]
[+10 Storage Shelf Slots Card]
The string of rewards was dazzling. Besides the other common items, the newest one was the [Speak and It Shall Be Done Scroll (Single Use)].
Besides that, Yu Zhizhi saw a line of golden text pop up in the air—
[Congratulations, Host, you have reached the Third Level! Two privileges unlocked!]
