Chapter 256: Chapter 256

The Black Tiger Beastman Ming Yan stepped forward and said, "I left White Tiger City, and now it’s not convenient for me to return. Black Tiger City is also in chaos, so there’s no rush at this moment. Since you’re going to the Wan Cheng Gathering, I’m sure you’ll need more people. I’ll go with you."

Si Yan asked, "White Tiger City should be participating too, right?"

"Mm," Ming Yan affirmed.

Recalling the time in Black Tiger City and the journey after leaving there, he and Si Yan were still in a relationship akin to a transaction. Although there was admiration, their statuses were not equal. But now, Ming Yan was extremely polite to Si Yan. There was both admiration and equality.

Si Yan turned around and saw the four little snake cubs surrounding Tai Seng, catching up on old times. The Silver Wolf Beastman Tai Seng was very fond of the cubs, and they clung to him, calling him Uncle Tai Seng to his great delight.

Then she turned to look at She Wang, the deadbeat dad standing beside her, paying no attention to the cubs. The contrast was stark. She Wang looked at Si Yan, a confused expression on his face, not understanding her thoughts. Si Yan sighed softly.

Before long, Jin Tong caught up to Si Yan’s large entourage.

"Si Yan!!!" Jin Tong greeted with a smile.

He previously wanted to tell Si Yan that he was her brother, but after the incident with Jin Yang, Jin Tong decided to wait a bit longer. After all, Si Yan had told him she had no siblings. So he shouldn’t be hasty. He would first become friends with her and then gradually tell her that they were siblings, born of the same womb.

Si Yan stood up as well.

Although the dreams told her Jin Tong could be trusted, and the cubs also told her Jin Tong could be trusted, this time, by allowing Jin Tong to face a choice between her and the Golden Dragon clan, Si Yan’s heart was both hopeful and anxious about whether he would catch up.

Now seeing Jin Tong catch up without any burden, Si Yan’s face also wore a faint smile.

"I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!" she said.

In this world, the original host finally had a natal family member she could trust.

The Snake Beastman watched intently.

Hearing the conversations between Jin Yang, Jin Tong, and Jin Yao, he started to have some thoughts and doubts about the relationship between Si Yan and Jin Tong. This lessened the strong jealousy he had felt before. But watching Jin Tong approach Si Yan, he was still filled with vigilance.

Jin Tong ran over, excitedly saying, "Si Yan, can I join your team?"

Jin Tong showed off his Beast Crystal, and while flexing his muscles, said, "I’m a Jin Jing Beastman, and I’m strong. I can fight and work hard!"

Si Yan observed Jin Tong, who bore some resemblance to Si Jie.

Si Jie was the top scholar of the college entrance examination, going on to become a young PhD with direct promotions along the way. He had over two hundred research patents, many of which had a profound impact on humanity. After the apocalypse, he exhibited extraordinary leadership and was promoted along the way, becoming a scientist and a leader of the base. He was shrewd and efficient. Unlike Jin Tong. It must just be a coincidence that they looked somewhat similar.

Si Yan felt a hint of disappointment in her heart. This feeling was like, although she and her brother Si Jie were at odds in the end, leading to mutual destruction, here she was, all alone in this strange and foreign Beast World. She wished for someone from her hometown—whether to fight with or to love—so she wouldn’t be so lonely. It was only some comfort for the soul.

After adjusting her mindset, she said with a slight smile, "Jin Tong, you saved Xi Qing and Bei Ji and took care of them for so long. You are a benefactor to our family. If you don’t look down on our humble lot, I welcome you to join us."

Greatly encouraged, Jin Tong said enthusiastically, "Thank you, Beast God! This is wonderful!"

Just one day remains before the start of the Wan Cheng Gathering, meaning after a night’s rest, the event will commence the very next day.

Participants in the Wan Cheng Gathering came from seven factions. These were the Four Main Cities (White Tiger City, White Eagle City, Water City, and Arid City), Myriad Beasts City (the main city of the beast race), and two major forces: the Merfolk Clan, rulers of the seas, and the Snake Tribe of the Delusional Domain.

The Snake Tribe of the Delusional Domain, despite being eligible to participate, had traditionally abstained from taking part.

This time, however, the Lord of the Delusional Domain had established a mate and now had a Lady of the Lord. Due to her will, his tribe decided to join the competitive fray of the Wan Cheng Gathering.

Si Yan and the others returned to the inn, and everyone found their own places to rest. Even Jin Tong and Ming Yan each found an empty room.

In the room, without the presence of outsiders, Si Yan, along with her four cubs and She Wang, reveled in the rare opportunity for the cubs to cling to her closely.

Xi Qing and Bei Ji’s clothes were old, so Si Yan gave them new animal-skin dresses she had made. They were overjoyed to put them on, though they were a bit tight. "You’ve both grown up," Si Yan said with a relieved smile. She altered the dresses slightly, and when the two cubs changed into them again, they fit perfectly.

Bei Ji said joyously, "Mother, the animal-skin dress you made is so pretty, I love it so much."

Xi Qing was also very pleased, "Mother, do I look good?"

Si Yan stroked his little head. "You look wonderful!"

Bei Ji asked, "Mother, Bei Ji has grown up, I’m almost five years old. Can you still bathe me in the future?"

Feeling particularly cheerful, Si Yan said to the cubs, "Of course I can."

The adorable little Bei Ji’s face lit up with joy, and he kissed Si Yan’s cheek. "I love you, Mother!"

With spirits uplifted, Si Yan took out the scar-removing cream she had bought for Xi Qing and said, "Xi Qing, Mother bought a cream to help remove your scars. Do you want to try it?"

Seeing that Si Yan was looking at him, Xi Qing sat up straight and nodded. "Mm-hmm."

Bei Ji exclaimed excitedly, "Mother, even when we weren’t around, you were still thinking of us, weren’t you? You made us new animal-skin dresses and even cared about Third Brother’s wounds!"

Si Yan playfully poked Bei Ji’s little cheek and said, "Mm, I thought about you all."

Xi Qing and Bei Ji’s cheeks flushed red as they smiled. Among the four brothers, Bei Ji was the most adept at acting cute and charming; his personality was cheerful and lovely, and he always wore a smile.

Si Yan removed the silver mask from Xi Qing’s face. It had been modified from the Silver dagger. Since silver is quite malleable, it hadn’t taken much effort to adjust. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥

Xi Qing hung his head low. Despite knowing that everyone present didn’t mind his face, he was still a bit nervous, worried that his mother might find his face unattractive.

As Si Yan gently touched his cheek, her eyes began to redden.

Ever since she learned of the original host’s past and everything about her, Si Yan had embraced everything about the original host. Her actions seemed to Si Yan as her own. It was she who had hurt Xi Qing, and it was her mistake.

"I’m sorry..." Si Yan whispered softly.

"Mother!" Xi Qing lifted his head.

He was at a loss for words.

He comforted her, "Mother, it’s all in the past. We all understand, you were just too scared back then."

Si Yan pressed her lips together, touched his face tenderly, and said, "Mother will definitely heal you."

After applying the cream to Xi Qing, to maximize its effect, Si Yan retrieved medical gauze from her space and carefully wrapped it around him.

She bandaged him with careful precision, and Xi Qing, watching the careful and gentle Si Yan, felt his cheeks flushing slightly red again.

There was nothing more blissful than knowing one’s mother loved them.

Bei Ji said excitedly, "Third Brother, your face will definitely get better!"

Xi Qing replied, "Mm!"

Dongchi and Nan Mo started to smile as they watched Xi Qing.

She Wang sat to the side, observing the four cubs chatting and talking with Si Yan.

「Until late into the night.」

It was only then that the Snake Beastman stood up and picked up each of his four cubs one by one.