Chapter 199: Chapter 199

Si Yan gave the wine to Yin Hong, who then took it to the City Lord’s estate in Myriad Beasts City.

After everything was done, Si Yan turned her head, only to see Bao Lin still glaring at her hatefully. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovєlFіre.net

Si Yan smiled. Bao Lin had tried to suppress her, but ironically, those attempts had merely become stepping stones, elevating Si Yan even higher. Oh, she did enjoy the sight of others wanting her dead, yet being incapable of accomplishing it.

Bao Lin was indeed furious.

She looked up at the wooden board displaying the answers, wanting to take it down for a closer look. However, with so many people coming and going, she felt it would be rather difficult.

Bao Lin flung her hand dismissively and stomped off in a huff.

Having returned to the city, Bao Lin was still seething with anger.

Just as she arrived at her parents’ place, intending to complain once more, she suddenly overheard the voices of several Beastmen from Myriad Beasts City and quickly hid by the doorway.

"Lord of the Castle, we... we just visited the Delusional Tavern," one of them said.

The corners of Bao Lin’s mouth twitched. Damn it! News of that Si Yan’s arithmetic skill is going to reach Father Beast’s ears through others.

Her father always admired Beastmen skilled in arithmetic. How will this be spun?

Now, Si Yan’s status is likely to rise again.

Xue Lin, having already received the fine wine Si Yan had Yin Hong deliver, said cheerfully, "So you went, what of it? Did my girl bring some sage there only to be outwitted?"

The Beastmen below exchanged glances, hesitated, then mustered their courage. "What the Lord of the Castle said is true... but... we discovered something else..."

At this, Bao Lin, who was hiding nearby, pricked up her ears. Something else? What could it be?

Indeed, Xue Lin also urged, "Out with it! What’s with all the mumbling?"

The Beastman who had spoken, chastened by the initial reprimand, pursed his lips and then steeled his resolve. "We discovered... we discovered that Mr. Si Yan at the Delusional Tavern... she... she possibly..."

Xue Lin grew even more impatient and was about to lecture, "Possibly what? Look at you! A perfectly fine Beastman, why are you being so timid? Would it kill you to speak more directly?"

The Beastman, thoroughly embarrassed now, blurted out, "She... she might be the Second Miss, Si Yan!"

"...?" Xue Lin suddenly stepped forward. "What did you say?"

The Beastman clenched his teeth. "We don’t know how the Second Miss suddenly became so clever. But we’ve been taking care of her for over a decade; we shouldn’t be mistaken..."

Another Beastman affirmed, "I also believe that she is the Second Miss, Si Yan."

A Beastman’s scent might change, and their appearance could alter slightly. But they had taken care of Si Yan for so many years; they still recognized her. It was indeed Si Yan, truly that foolish girl Si Yan!

"You’re saying... she is Si Yan?"

The Beastmen all nodded in unison.

"She is Si Yan?" Xue Lin carefully recalled. Suddenly, he remembered Bai Feng fostering her and the betrothal issue with the Black Dragon Clan.

So that’s how it was.

"HAHAHAHAHA!" Xue Lin burst into laughter. "What’s there to be tense about? Her being the Second Miss is a wonderful thing, a splendid thing!"

Setting down the wine, Xue Lin sauntered over to his plump Mistress. "Mei Mei, it turns out Si Yan is actually our Si Yan, that very same little kid Si Yan! Surprised? Unexpected, right?!"

The Mistress couldn’t be bothered to look at him. She picked up a bamboo stalk and began peeling it intently. She had been busy all day and hadn’t had a moment to properly enjoy her bamboo. She certainly didn’t want to talk to him now. So stupid!

Xue Lin declared, "Si Yan is our Si Yan! In that case, as her father, I really must go and have a good chat with her!"

Bao Lin, who was still hiding in the corner, felt her entire world crumble.

What? Si Yan is *that* Si Yan?

The Si Yan who effortlessly had Bai Feng as her Zheng Xiong? That incredibly stupid female who had everything despite knowing nothing?

But she had clearly pushed her into the Snake Pit! She saw with her own eyes as that snake coiled around her!

That was a cold-blooded snake Beastman that had completely lost its sanity; there was no way she could have survived!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Si Yan was a stupid female who knew nothing, who didn’t even know how to say ’no’ when bullied!

There’s no way she could have become smart. If she became smart, then I’m finished!

Xue Lin had always publicly referred to Si Yan as his second daughter. Therefore, not even Bao Lin, nor his other three sons—Jian Lin, Sheng Lin, and Kang Lin—knew that Si Yan was merely an adopted daughter. However, even though they all believed Si Yan to be their biological sister, none of them had ever treated her well.

The more Bao Lin thought about it, the angrier she became.

Damn it. On what grounds?

Originally, she had thought that even if this Si Yan had beauty and talent, without status or background, she still couldn’t compete with her in Myriad Beasts City.

But now, that wasn’t the case anymore.

Si Yan... she was the Second Miss of Myriad Beasts City, her own sister! Their statuses were equivalent.

And on top of that, she knew how to brew wine and do arithmetic.

Bao Lin felt like she was going insane.

"Bao Lin, you’re here too," Xue Lin said with a smile.

Knowing she couldn’t hide, Bao Lin walked out dejectedly.

This can’t go on, this can’t go on! If this continues, she’ll lose everything!

Xue Lin asked, "So, you know that Si Yan is your sister?"

Bao Lin forced a smile. "Father Beast, I didn’t expect Si Yan to be *that* Si Yan either. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have fought with her, and we would have gotten along well."

As she spoke, Bao Lin seemed to clarify her thoughts. That’s right, Si Yan is her sister. Even if it’s an act, she has to pretend they get along harmoniously.

Bao Lin immediately adopted a sweet tone. "Father Beast, when are we bringing Second Sister back? Her room is still kept for her. I also have many little gifts waiting for Second Sister."

Xue Lin glanced at Bao Lin and smiled. "Bao Lin is such a good older sister. When you were younger, you volunteered to take care of her. All these years, it’s thanks to you personally looking after her."

Bao Lin managed a smile. "Little Si Yan is so cute; I like her the most. She’s been gone for so long, and I’ve missed her terribly. Father Beast, I can’t wait to bring her home!"

Xue Lin raised a hand. "No rush."

"Why no rush?" Bao Lin was frantic.

The Myriad Beasts City Lord’s estate is still her territory. As long as Si Yan comes there, she’s confident she can control her. That’s better than letting her grow freely outside.

Xue Lin explained, "Your younger sister has been out for so long and suddenly became so clever; who knows what she’s been through. I’ll find an opportunity to communicate with her first. We need to take this slowly; it can’t be rushed."

Seeing Xue Lin disagree, Bao Lin grew even more anxious. "Father Beast, let’s bring her back soon. I’m really worried about Second Sister being out there all by herself."

Looking at her anxious demeanor, one might think she genuinely cared for her younger sister.