Chapter 168 Figure in the Mist
Chapter 168 Figure in the Mist
After hastily holding a pairing ceremony with Yu Paopao, and after he took the evolution pill and advanced to the strongest of the ninth rank, Chu Xinyao took Shemo, Huxiao and Yu Paopao and left the Yao Tribe Alliance.
Xika reluctantly boarded the blue-shadowed beast-drawn carriage. Looking at the Yao tribe alliance with its rising smoke from the chimneys, she said to Long Wu with a hint of regret, "Is it really that urgent? Can't we stay a few more days?"
His eyes were full of longing and reluctance, as if staying one more day would bring him more joy in spending time with the cubs.
Long Wu sat down beside him, patted his shoulder, and said helplessly, "There's nothing we can do. You know the city lord's situation. We must return to the Holy City as soon as possible. But if you like, you can ask the Goddess of Childbirth to give you your own cub!"
My own cubs?
Such an adorable cub!
A wave of emotion washed over Xika, and a series of heartwarming images flashed through her mind.
He finally managed to sneak into the school as a part-time teacher and saw so many cubs, either listening attentively in class or playing happily after class.
Thinking of this, a strong desire welled up in Xika's heart. He longed to have a cub of his own to care for, love, and accompany it as it grows up.
His own cub? It doesn't seem impossible. He's almost 30, which is the age for an orc to start a family, build a career, and pass on his bloodline.
With his eighth-tier strength, he was one of the most powerful figures in the Holy City, and his position as the Holy City Guard Chief further enhanced his prominence among the females. He had no shortage of suitors, but he had always focused his attention on his work and the affairs of the alliance, leaving him no time for his personal life.
Now, looking at the happy families and the children who are loved by their parents in the Yao tribe alliance, he couldn't help but feel a sense of envy and longing.
Seeing Xika deep in thought, Long Wu smiled, knowing that his words had had an effect.
"What, are you tempted?" Long Wu teased, his eyes full of mockery.
Xika snapped out of his reverie, his face flushing slightly, but he nodded firmly: "Yes, I also want a cub of my own." His voice was filled with seriousness and anticipation.
Longwu laughed heartily and patted Xika on the shoulder: "Alright then, when we rest later, we'll go find the Goddess of Childbirth. But you'll have to find a suitable partner first."
His smile was full of encouragement and support. Xika is a good male orc, and he will definitely be a good father.
“Yes.” Xika nodded solemnly in response.
In the vast, boundless wilderness, the convoy resembled a winding dragon, slowly moving forward. Sunlight poured down from the sky, gilding the earth with a golden glow, and also shining through the car windows onto the blue shadow beast in the center.
Inside the carriage, Chu Xinyao sat on a soft seat, gazing gently at Hu Xiao beside her.
Hu Xiao was focused on his work, carefully peeling and pitting the fruits that had already been washed in a small basket, and then cutting them into appropriately sized pieces so that Chu Xinyao could enjoy the delicious fruit in one bite.
"Yaoyao, how long will we be gone this time?"
She took the fruit Hu Xiao offered, took a small bite, and the aroma instantly filled her mouth. Savoring it carefully, she slowly said, "I don't know either, but according to Long Wu, we'll have to wait until the city lord awakens next time to see him. I estimate it will be more than a month!"
Hu Xiao frowned slightly; a little over a month was not a short time for them. But thinking of the portion of the reward they had received in the Yao Tribe Alliance courtyard, he quickly composed himself.
"The city lord of this holy city is truly mysterious. I heard from Shemo that he has never met this city lord and has always been cooperating with Xika."
Chu Xinyao nodded and replied softly, "Yes, I've heard that too. This city lord seems to be very old and has been in a deep sleep. I don't know why, but he hasn't found a mate or had any cubs." As she said this, she took a bite of a slightly sour fruit and couldn't help but frown.
"What's wrong? Is this not tasty?" Hu Xiao, who had been watching Chu Xinyao, stopped what he was doing and took the fruit from Chu Xinyao's hand.
"Hmm, it's okay, it's a little sour."
"Want to eat some more?" Hu Xiao peeled another red fruit and handed it over. "How about this?"
Chu Xinyao shook her head, "It's okay, it's just a little sore, it won't affect anything."
He swallowed the fruit in his mouth, handed the plate to Hu Xiao, and asked him to put it away. Hu Xiao took the plate, cleaned up the fruit residue, and put it back in its original place.
"It's still early, I'll take a nap," Chu Xinyao said softly, her voice tinged with exhaustion. The recent days of travel and stress had left her feeling somewhat overwhelmed.
Hu Xiao silently handed over a blanket and said softly, "Okay, you rest well, I'll stay here and watch over you."
Chu Xinyao took the blanket, glanced gratefully at Hu Xiao, and then gently covered herself with it. Leaning back in her chair, she closed her eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep.
Hu Xiao sat beside her, quietly watching over her, his eyes full of doting affection. He gently adjusted the chair to make sure Chu Xinyao could sleep more comfortably.
The space was still filled with white mist. It had been more than two months since Long Tingting went into hibernation and her voice had not been heard.
Chu Xinyao strolled through the space, her gaze frequently drifting towards the white mist, as if sensing something there.
She reached out and gently touched the white mist.
The mist, like silk threads, lingered around her fingertips, only to vanish in an instant, leaving no trace.
Chu Xinyao took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and slowly walked into the white mist.
Chu Xinyao's vision gradually blurred, and she could only grope forward by relying on her intuition.
Her heart pounded in her ears, mingling with the white mist. As she went deeper, the mist grew thicker and thicker.
Chu Xinyao felt as if she were in a boundless maze, where every direction looked so similar.
Finally, in a thin layer of white mist, Chu Xinyao saw a blurry figure.
Her heart skipped a beat, almost leaping out of her chest.
"Who? Who are you?" Chu Xinyao reached out, trying to fan away the white mist in front of her.
As the distance decreased, the figure gradually became clearer.
The figure was actually Long Tingting. She lay quietly on the ground, her body enveloped in a faint halo of light.
Her face was peaceful, as if she were simply asleep. Chu Xinyao knelt down and gently touched Long Tingting's cheek.
The moment it was touched, a mechanical voice rang out:
[Purchase the physical body of the system's Long Tingting?]
[Insufficient points, this session has been automatically closed]
As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Xinyao was thrown out of space by a tremendous force.
NFBE