Above the round table, the talisman gurgled, spewing a dark green mist.
The entire Divine Hall felt incredibly mysterious to Yu Zhizhi.
She looked at the ornate, vintage candelabra on the table. Three candles burned silently, seeming to correspond with their respective numbers.
The Cat Clan youth smiled. "That’s right. There are currently only three temple messengers."
As more members joined, perhaps one day all the candles on the candelabra would be lit.
Yu Zhizhi couldn’t believe she’d actually guessed right.
’There are really only three messengers?’
’I thought this round table was almost full. I can’t believe I’m No.1.’
Yu Zhizhi picked up the white mask.
It was completely identical to the Cat Clan youth’s mask.
She gently put it on.
On the other side of the round table, the Cat Clan youth watched the Rabbit Clan female don the Divine Hall mask. She held its edges with both hands, making it wobble slightly. Her rabbit ears tilted with the motion, and an unconscious smile crept onto his lips.
He’d always wanted to recruit the little rabbit into the Divine Hall Alliance, but his feelings at this very moment were slightly different than before.
"Is there anything you need me to do?" Yu Zhizhi asked curiously.
The Cat Clan youth stroked the silver coin in his hand. "Not for now. Most matters are handled by the Divine Hall’s external personnel. As for what you need to do, Miss No.1, it will likely be to help me find new messengers in the future."
"Hmm..."
’That doesn’t sound too difficult.’
Zero Messenger gave a slight smile. "As per the old rules, you need to come to the Divine Hall Illusion Realm for a meeting on the night of every full moon."
Yu Zhizhi nodded lightly.
"Next, your initiation gift." The Cat Clan youth tossed the silver coin into the air, flicking it precisely into the mouth of the Array Talisman.
It swallowed it whole, and its body began to expand.
Gradually, it formed a smooth, projected water mirror. An image materialized in the air, just like a movie on a screen.
Skyscrapers, bustling streets—
Yu Zhizhi shot to her feet.
’This is the world I used to live in!’
The image wasn’t very clear, with mottled light and shadows flickering through it, like a short film pieced together from chaotic clips. Gradually, she saw some words from a news report—
"Dragon Bone," "Origin," "Spiritual Energy Revival."
The image quickly blurred.
"That’s about all I have. I made this montage from the memories I managed to retain during my probe. Unfortunately, I couldn’t pinpoint the exact place you lived."
’Otherwise, I probably could have shown Miss No.1 what she really wanted to see.’
The only thing he could be sure of was that her world was changing too.
Yu Zhizhi was deeply moved seeing these clips. Her only regret was not being able to see how her mother was doing.
’I hope she’s safe and sound.’
The Cat Clan youth said slowly, "If I get another chance, I’ll try again."
"Thank you."
’I’m about to reach Level 6,’ Yu Zhizhi thought. ’If I can find a way to earn a lot of points, I can reach Level 10 sooner and return to my own world—’
’But by then, my world will probably be completely different.’
’I wonder if the talent I’ve awakened will be enough for me to protect myself in my original world?’
’Most importantly, I have to find a way to find Mom.’
Yu Zhizhi knew the Duke would be back early today, so she didn’t dare to linger. After saying goodbye to the Cat Clan youth, she left the Divine Hall Illusion Realm.
「After she left.」
The Cat Clan youth sat on the red plush chair, looking at the seat the Rabbit Clan female had occupied. After she left, he was the only one in the Divine Hall Illusion Realm, and it felt incredibly empty.
He couldn’t quite describe the feeling...
He looked down, and as he recalled their last two intimate moments, a strange feeling began to stir within him.
The Cat Clan youth really couldn’t figure out Miss No.1.
Sometimes she was forward, other times reserved.
...
Yu Zhizhi returned to the study. She was back quickly this time, avoiding the "danger" of being caught by the Duke.
She gently stroked her lower abdomen. ’I hope the Childbirth System comes through and lets me get pregnant right away.’
’After all, it’s a huge risk every time. If the Duke finds out...’
She didn’t dare imagine it.
Teacher Dai Li appeared shortly after. The maid following her held a custom-made formal gown for her to try on.
The gown was a standard, full-length court noble’s dress with a white lace collar, pink half-sleeves, and a silk ribbon bow. The cyan skirt was embroidered with jasmine flowers that suited her perfectly, in interwoven shades of white and pink. A pannier held the skirt out, giving it an elegant and lovely shape.
—’It’s so beautiful!’
Yu Zhizhi fell in love with the aristocratic gown the moment she saw it.
’Is this what I’ll be wearing to the Royal Palace for the cultural ceremony? The craftsmanship is even more exquisite and beautiful than what I wore the last time.’
It was probably because this time, in addition to the cultural ceremony, there was also the crucial grade evaluation for S-Class females.
In most cases, an S-Class female’s grade would remain unchanged.
But on special occasions, some would advance.
The status of an SS-Level female was worlds apart from that of an S-Class.
Yu Zhizhi knew her own Level—
She had awakened a dual talent, and her Level had already reached SS+. However, no one around her knew. It wouldn’t be official until the evaluation.
Yu Zhizhi felt a little uneasy about the upcoming ceremony.
"Teacher Dai Li, is there anything I should be aware of?"
This would be her first time attending.
Teacher Dai Li replied gently, "You needn’t worry, miss. I will compile a document with all the important points for you to review. Also, I will teach you some basic etiquette to prepare you for the Delegations from different nations."
"Oh, right—"
Dai Li had learned something new today. "For this cultural exchange, the Delegation from the Deep Sea Empire has also arrived."
Yu Zhizhi was taken aback. "Deep Sea?"
Dai Li replied, "Yes. We’re currently in a truce with the Deep Sea. In theory, all the planet’s powers are supposed to participate in a cultural ceremony like this. It’s just that this time, it’s being held in the Valoran Imperial City."
Yu Zhizhi lowered her head and took a sip of fresh milk tea.
’I wonder if the Cat Clan branch of the Delegation will have...’
’...Zero?’
To this day, Yu Zhizhi still had no idea what his real identity was.
Teacher Dai Li continued sharing information. "Miss Hui Chu from the Greenfield City Sand Cat Clan will also be attending the ceremony."
’Greenfield City...’
Yu Zhizhi had heard of it many times.
It was the homeland of the Rabbit Clan.
Noel was from Greenfield City, and she’d heard he was now the acting City Lord.
"Hui Chu?" The name was unfamiliar to Yu Zhizhi.
Teacher Dai Li said softly, "Miss Hui Chu is one of the Valoran Empire’s few unmarried SS-Level females. She’s coming this time specifically to choose a Beast Husband for herself."
In the Empire, SS-Level females possessed the absolute right to choose.
No one, no matter their bloodline, could refuse them.
Well, except for a few...
"This SS-Level female from the Sand Cat Clan has had three Beast Husbands before. All of them were short-lived. This will be her fourth time searching."
Teacher Dai Li gossiped for a moment. "I wonder who Miss Hui Chu will set her sights on this time?"
Yu Zhizhi didn’t pay it much mind.
’Because Teacher Dai Li mentioned the cultural ceremony, I suddenly thought of the Cat Clan youth. I’ll be busy with the ceremony soon, so I might not have time to go to the Divine Hall. To be on the safe side, shouldn’t I find another chance to see Zero?’
’I have to make sure I can conceive his kitten.’
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