Chapter 208: Chapter 1: Return to Alentia (Part 1)
Late summer, Alentia Kingdom, Yasen City.
Approaching evening, households lit the Glazed Lamps, Beastmen knelt in the fiery twilight, chanting blessings for the Holy Female who would save the Beast World.
Wen Shu and others arrived to witness such a scene.
Yining and Nanqu rented accommodations, Mious had a meeting to attend, and followed Wen Yang with her.
As for Luo Fei, he spotted the Beastmen from the former Blood Alliance, worried about their situation after losing contact for so long, he hurried to check on them.
Only Wu Xuan and the masked Rah, carrying several large bags of local specialties, followed Wen Shu unhurriedly.
Wen Shu, cradling the young cub, saw the solemn atmosphere in Beast City, and inquired about it. She learned that Bai Qiao was going to give birth ahead of schedule.
Without any delay, she quickened her pace, bringing the two swiftly to the residential area, catching the astonished looks of the crowd as she directly entered the Bai Family Castle.
The matter of the Holy Female giving birth was not only of great importance to Yasen City, but also to the Bai Family with its dozens of members, and several notable nobles were present too.
The leading male caught sight of a familiar figure passing by, rubbed his eyes in disbelief, "Did I just see a ghost? Was that Wen Shu just now!"
His voice was light, but the Bai Family member next to him heard it clearly.
Yun Suo, the father of Wen Shu’s original persona, froze, while Bai Yan, sitting silent in the corner, slowly lifted his face.
The handsome, pale youth, though now more composed after various changes, his eyes instantly turned red upon hearing this news.
He held his breath, gripping his older brother Bai Chi’s shoulder, his voice deep and trembling uncontrollably, "Who did you just say?"
For his rude behavior, Bai Chi and others were used to it, as everyone knew Bai Yan was close to his sister.
When Wen Shu committed a crime, fearing being implicated, the Bai Family laid low at home for several months, but only Bai Yan, even when locked up, was restless, shouting to break into prison.
Luckily, he was not strong enough, and was discovered before getting far. Bai Chi personally caught him back several times.
Until Wen Shu’s death news came, he finally calmed down, but grew increasingly strange, either frantically training or researching things like Priest Crystal Stones, his room becoming eerie...
Lately, Bai Chi cringed at the sight of him, and now, seeing his blood-red eyes, felt even more goosebumps.
"Seems like Wen Shu... Don’t ask me, just see for yourself!"
Bai Chi wanted nothing to do with it, freeing himself from Bai Yan’s grip, he retreated to the back of the crowd.
Bai Yan didn’t push further, taking deep breaths, his handsome eyebrows furrowed, gazing at the dense crowd.
On the second floor of the castle, Wen Shu squeezed past unfamiliar noble females, found Bai Qiao’s Beast Husbands, stated her intentions, and the birthing room’s door opened slightly.
"Wait outside, don’t cause trouble."
Wen Shu handed the cub to Wu Xuan, raised her eyebrows, reminded Rah, then walked into the birthing room.
The females, sweaty and anxious, Bai Rong sat at the bedside, didn’t notice someone entering.
Instead, a stunningly beautiful young female dressed in City Lord’s clothes beside her, turned her head upon hearing the sound.
The situation looked grim, Wen Shu smiled at the female, then went to the bedside, holding Bai Qiao’s cold hand.
"Don’t worry, I’m here."
Bai Qiao’s strength was continuously draining, her control over her power was not yet adept, her vision increasingly blurred.
In her daze, she heard Wen Shu’s voice, struggled to open her eyes, confirming it was her, then relaxed.
Beside her, Bai Rong, suddenly squeezed out, looked at the newcomer with urgency and anger.
Upon seeing the familiar side profile, she froze on the spot.
"You..." Her eyes widened slightly, her voice filled with disbelief, "Ashu, you’re alive?"
Wen Shu’s expression was indifferent, not responding, focusing instead on channeling her superpower to assist Bai Qiao.
Until nightfall, a faint cry finally echoed in the quiet room, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Qiao’s Beast Husbands rushed in eagerly, while Bai Rong too, seemed to forget about Wen Shu, sincerely cradling the cub with joy in her eyes.
Looking at Bai Qiao amidst the crowd, her face regaining color, Wen Shu did not linger.
Having rushed from the island, she hadn’t rested yet, now only longing for a bed to sleep soundly.
However, as she was about to leave, Bai Rong suddenly called to her, silencing the bustling room.
"Ashu!"
Wen Shu turned around, only to see Bai Rong, her brows slightly furrowed, walking closer with solemnity, and City Lord Lu Sha, along with the Beast City nobles, all looking at her.
Their eyes filled with astonishment, evidently recalling her name and deeds.
"Child, are you alright, mother misses you..."
Amidst her distraction, hearing the slightly tender voice, she glanced over, seeing Bai Rong standing before her, eyes flickering with deep regret.
Wen Shu felt nothing in response, for now, everything had ended, she was entirely removed from her original identity.
Seeing her silent, Bai Rong’s eyes overflowed with tears, attempting to grasp Wen Shu’s hand, only to be quickly avoided.
Wen Shu’s expression was firm, meeting Bai Rong’s gaze, a layer of stern coldness emerging from her eyes, "City Lord Bai, don’t mistake me, I am not your daughter."
Gazed upon coldly, Bai Rong froze, reading the seriousness in her eyes, her heart skipped a beat.
Seeing Bai Rong’s stunned expression, unable to recover for a long time, Wen Shu turned and left the room, yet there were others curious about her.
"Wen Shu Female?"
Having just taken the cub from Wu Xuan, the young City Lord chased after her.
Wen Shu turned her gaze to her, seeing the nobles around her treating her with utmost respect, confirming her identity, "City Lord Lu Sha, do you need anything?"
Though it was their first meeting, Lu Sha had heard of Wen Shu’s story long ago, when she defeated Lu Di and smoothly ascended to the position of City Lord, having investigated some matters.
Wen Shu was framed by Lu Di, forced into fake death and escape.
Latterly, in the Beast World’s crisis, when all Beast Cities were in peril, it was she and Bai Qiao who salvaged the end times...
"Wen Shu Female, Yasen City owes you," Lu Sha’s expression was solemn, bowing slightly, she sincerely said, "You saved the Beast World, people should be grateful."
Wen Shu hadn’t expected she sought her out for this, seeing her bowing, she offered no rebuttal to her apology.
"It’s Lu Di’s deliberate framing, nothing to do with you," Wen Shu lifted Lu Sha, smiling, "I just hope City Lord Lu Sha can help clear my name."
Lu Sha, straightforward in nature, exchanged smiles with her, "Certainly! Hereafter, in Yasen City, you can reside without worry of others."
The surrounding nobles heard the conversation clearly, their gaze moving between the two, silently holding their breath.
"Could there be two Holy Females..."
They murmured, while Wen Shu bid farewell to Lu Sha and turned away, following Yining back to her lodging.
Xi Xi was also exhausted, Wen Shu embraced her into the bedroom and fell asleep immediately, when she awoke again, it was already the next morning.
Last night’s arrival was hurried, the castle was yet to be tidied, Nan noticed she wasn’t in a rush to leave, instructed the males to clean up the castle.
After Wu Xuan brought her breakfast, he suddenly said someone was visiting the living room.
Wen Shu took a couple of bites, curiously asked, "Who came?"
"Bai Yan."
Bai Yan?
Come to think of it, it had been a while since they last met.
Wen Shu had a good impression of Bai Yan, so she picked up her food, followed Wu Xuan in a few steps, "It’s not good to keep the guest waiting, I’ll accompany you."
