Everyone looked over.
A youth from the Rabbit Clan was leaning lazily against the door. No one knew when he had arrived. Now, he sat on the steps holding a leaf, basking in the sun.
When Yu Zhizhi saw him, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on her face—
Noel!
Mumu of the Snake Clan paused for a moment. She quickly realized this was the Rabbit Clan’s most famous prodigy, and also the acting City Lord of Greenfield City.
She curiously sized up the young Rabbit Clan member. She had only ever seen him in the news before—things like "the most talented Top-level Healing Master," or how he had cured countless difficult and complicated illnesses. Every time he came to the Valoran Empire’s Imperial City, it was to undertake important duties.
’He actually came to pick up Zhi Zhi himself?’
Wow, this was the highest standard of reception from the Rabbit Clan!
Mumu was quite happy. She had originally felt indignant on Zhi Zhi’s behalf, thinking the Rabbit Clan was being too unreasonable for leaving her with the Snake Clan and never checking in.
But now, it seemed they weren’t so bad after all.
Yu Zhizhi hadn’t seen Noel in a long time, but she was extremely familiar with his voice—
Ever since she awakened her Healing Ability, Noel had been her guide. They often spoke via voice calls. He personally reviewed her weekly quizzes and monthly exams.
"Senior Noel."
Yu Zhizhi walked to the doorway, her shadow falling at the bottom of the steps.
The Rabbit Clan youth tilted his head to look at her. The memory took him back to their first meeting before the K family’s altar. She had been nervous and anxious then, harboring a secret.
Noel’s eyes were weary from staying up all night, and they held a hint of drowsiness. He stood up, lazily walked down the steps, and made sure to avoid the shadow of the young female rabbit on the ground as he descended.
Yu Zhizhi glanced back and waved at the three people in the room.
’Time to say goodbye to Teacher Dai Li and Mumu for a while.’
Mumu followed her to the door to give her a warm send-off.
Yu Zhizhi lifted the hem of her skirt and slowly descended the steps. Noel slowed his pace, and she quickly caught up. "I thought no one was coming for me."
Being near Noel gave her an indescribable sense of security.
’Maybe it’s because he’s also from the Rabbit Clan.’
Noel looked at the shadows on the ground. "Weren’t you enjoying your stay at the Duke Mansion? I don’t recall you writing any letters to the Rabbit Clan."
"We can write letters?"
Yu Zhizhi was taken aback. She truly hadn’t known. Although she had wanted to go to Greenfield City... she still felt anxious about the unknown, despite her anticipation.
Noel glanced at her. "When do you plan on returning to Greenfield City?"
"Where... where would I live?"
She didn’t seem to have any relatives in Greenfield City.
"Live wherever you want. Greenfield City is huge, take your pick."
It sounded like an invitation, but it could have also just been a pleasantry. After all, his tone didn’t sound particularly sincere; it was as if he had just mentioned it casually.
But hearing him say that still made Yu Zhizhi very happy.
They rounded a shady green path and soon arrived at the edge of a spacious hot spring pool. Within the heavily guarded grounds of the Royal Palace, many members of the Cat Clan had already arrived.
A few Rabbit Clan Beastmen were standing under a large tree. Upon seeing Noel, they all bowed in greeting. Then they saw the Rabbit Clan Lady following behind him—
’It’s Ms. Zhi Zhi!’
’She’s much prettier than in her photos!’
She followed quietly behind Noel, her bright, dark eyes curiously scanning her surroundings. Aside from the people of the Hugh Cat Clan, who looked somewhat familiar, everyone else was a complete stranger.
They were chatting amongst themselves, seemingly discussing topics of mutual interest.
Yu Zhizhi pressed her lips together slightly. Her gaze swept across the faces of the many unfamiliar Cat Clan males, wondering if among them was...
...Zero?
She hadn’t had a chance to go to the Divine Hall these past few days; the Duke had been watching her too closely.
Yu Zhizhi thought of Zero’s hair color. Because his lifespan was being drained by his prophecy, his hair had already turned half-white—
’He should be very easy to recognize.’
But none of the Cat Clan males present had such distinctive hair.
Yu Zhizhi searched for a long time, but found nothing.
A trace of disappointment appeared on her face.
’Mm, I really want to see him.’
’In the real world.’
The Divine Hall Illusion Realm felt so unreal. Their relationship had seemed very "intimate," but she knew nothing about Zero.
All she knew was that his Talent Ability was [Prophecy].
Suddenly, a cry of surprise rose from the crowd. "Miss Hui Chu is here!"
"Ah! Miss Hui Chu!"
"Ahhhh! I came especially to see her! I finally get to see her today!"
"Long live Miss Hui Chu!"
Hearing the cheers around her, Yu Zhizhi also looked over curiously.
Hui Chu of the Sand Cat Clan was an extremely Rare, young, SS-Level female in the Valoran Empire. It was said that there were no more than five SS-Levels in her age group.
And Miss Hui Chu was the most outstanding and beautiful one among them.
Even the Rabbit Clan Beastmen couldn’t help but take a few steps forward. Only Noel remained where he was, busy handling work matters on his communicator.
Standing in the crowd, Yu Zhizhi watched as the Sand Cat Clan female walked over, surrounded by admirers like the moon amidst the stars.
The Sand Cat Clan was also a part of the Cat Clan.
Living year-round in the desert, their bodies were very petite. The females of the Sand Cat Clan possessed both the petite cuteness of the Cat Clan and the clever ruthlessness of a hunter.
Miss Hui Chu of the Sand Cat Clan walked through the crowd, her magnificent court gown making her look absolutely dazzling.
Her features were delicate and charming, yet held a hint of cold indifference. Her deep brown, cat-like eyes showed no trace of a smile, as if nothing was worthy of her happiness.
Many from the Beast Clan were trying to curry favor with her.
A Rabbit Clan Beastman also said in a low voice, "Miss Hui Chu is about to choose a Beast Husband. I wonder if our Lord Nuo’er is interested?"
"When has Lord Nuo’er ever cared about marriage? The only things he’s interested in are his patients."
"That’s true..."
Yu Zhizhi was confused and asked, "Isn’t Lord Nuo’er engaged?"
’He was supposed to be engaged to the young lady from the White Snake Clan before.’
’But then that incident happened...’
’The engagement was canceled.’
Yu Zhizhi had heard that the Empire had arranged other marriages for him since.
A young male Beastman from the Rabbit Clan replied respectfully, "Ms. Zhi Zhi, you’ve been away from Valoran for too long, so you might not know. Lord Nuo’er has had three different fiancées, but all the engagements were later canceled for one reason or another."
"That’s right. Lord Nuo’er doesn’t really care about this matter. He’s said before that it doesn’t matter who he marries."
"His Majesty the King specifically had Lord Nuo’er come this time, probably to see if Miss Hui Chu will take a fancy to him."
"It would be great if she really did choose him—"
"But so many Cat Clan males came this time. I heard that even *that* region sent someone!"
She was an SS-Level female, after all. Every female who could advance to SS-Level had awakened at least two Talent Abilities, and very good ones at that.
They have the strongest reproductive capabilities and will one hundred percent inherit the Strength of the father’s lineage.
On top of that, the probability of an SS-Level female giving birth to a daughter is greatly increased.
Every Beast Clan wants female offspring, especially since they can inherit their mother’s Fertility from birth, starting at S-Class at the very least.
Yu Zhizhi listened to their conversation, but didn’t pay it much mind.
She noticed that many more Cat Clan Beastmen had arrived behind her, and she couldn’t help but scan them one by one, searching for any sign of Zero.
Just then, His Majesty the King and the Duke arrived.
The Cultural Exchange Ceremony was about to begin.
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