Chapter 84: Suffering for the sake of face

It seems the plan to farm in the Xiao Shijie is feasible.

Ye Xi'an excitedly shared the good news with everyone; Bao Jing was naturally happy too, after all he had been to the Xiao Shijie, and if farming could really be done there, they would sooner or later become the biggest and strongest family on Zhu Shen Xing.

But Ji Jiangci and Yi Yang didn't feel much: "Wife, can I go to the Xiao Shijie to have a look?"

Yi Yang also wanted to know what the world Ye Xi'an mentioned, where one could grow plants and raise small animals, was like.

"Of course." Ye Xi'an said, placing her hand on Yi Yang, lightly moving her thoughts, and Yi Yang vanished.

But Ye Xi'an's body remained where it was; only her spiritual form could enter this Xiao Shijie, she herself couldn't, but she could send others in.

Her spiritual form brought Yi Yang to the Xiao Shijie; although the planting area wasn't large, the sight was still quite impressive.

Yi Yang darted about in amazement between a few fruit trees, then curiously squatted down and grabbed a handful of soil; everything felt so real.

"This is too amazing!" Yi Yang excitedly ran up to Ye Xi'an and shouted, "Wife, I want to be your dog for life!"

Ye Xi'an couldn't help but laugh: "Why would you want to be a dog?!"

After saying that, she realized Yi Yang seemed to actually be a dog.

After showing Yi Yang around, Ye Xi'an brought him back out.

"Brother Ji, Wife's Xiao Shijie is really huge! It might even be bigger than Zhu Shen Xing. Do you want to go see it too?"

Ji Jiangci shook his head: "Not now, I have to go take a mission right away."

Everyone then remembered the business at hand; they needed to go take a mission.

Ye Xi'an opened the door with her husbands; Lin Zhi Jing had already been waiting there for a while.

"When did you start standing here?" Ye Xi'an hadn't expected Lin Zhi Jing to be right at the door; he wouldn't have been standing there all night, would he? "Perfect, I'll transfer the money to you first."

Lin Zhi Jing originally didn't want to, but then realized he still didn't have Ye Xi'an's contact info, so he opened his Light Brain: "Let me add you as a friend, you can transfer the money to me."

"Okay."

When he saw Ye Xi'an's avatar suddenly appear in his friend list, Lin Zhi Jing couldn't help but curl his lip, then opened her personal information.

"Are we going to take a mission now?"

"Mm." Ye Xi'an was already eager to go take a mission and earn money; later she'd rent a place and set up a nest for herself.

"Then let's go."

"Wait." Bao Jing narrowed his eyes at Lin Zhi Jing: "Doctor Lin, do you also want to come with us?"

"Of course. Are you going to leave me alone here? Don't forget, I got stuck here just to see you off."

Although it was his intention, it was indeed because of them.

"But Doctor Lin, haven't you forgotten that only family members can enter the spatial gate to take a mission?"

Zhu Shen Xing, to prevent beastmen who like to take advantage and sneak in, or those who secretly earn money behind their wives' backs, set the rule that entering the spatial gate must be done as a family; they have Spiritual Marks, which are easy to identify.

However, when returning from another world to Zhu Shen Xing, this function does not exist, mainly for fear that a family might lose their key and then be able to hitch a ride back with another family.

Lin Zhi Jing sneered; if Bao Jing could think of the problem, how could he not? "I'll just take a mission myself then."

"You really have to come with us?"

"Yes." Lin Zhi Jing thick-skinned: "I'm sticking with you!"

Ye Xi'an looked at the smoke-filled battlefield and dared not speak more, fearing that saying something unpleasant would completely ignite the fighting.

Ye Xi'an shrank her neck, pushing Bao Jing to leave: "Alright, alright, let's go."

The group arrived at the hotel lobby, checked out, then boarded a maglev train heading to the First Ring.

On the train, Lin Zhi Jing suddenly asked: "Why did Bao Jing suddenly get injured like that before?"

The only answer he got was Bao Jing's cold two words: "Family matters."

Lin Zhi Jing rolled his eyes, as if to say he really didn't care to know; if it weren't for fear of leaving a hidden problem, he wouldn't have asked.

Most stations of the First Ring's train are located near the Mission Hall.

After all, those who come to the First Ring either come to take a mission or live there; but families able to live in the First Ring certainly wouldn't use public transport like trains—they'd definitely have their own private aircraft.

Ye Xi'an got off the train; this was her second time coming to the Mission Hall.

Before, because she wasn't used to crowds—after all, there were too many beastmen here, and they looked too much like humans—she had never dared to look closely.

Now she had adapted quite a bit, and could finally observe properly.

But when she saw the beastmen around her clearly, she couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

It wasn't that they were exceptionally handsome; in terms of appearance, Bao Jing and company were certainly not lacking.

What astonished Ye Xi'an was their clothing and adornment.

Every male beastman wore splendid garments, sported obviously expensive accessories, and had delicate makeup on their faces, looking anything but vulgar.

"An'an." Bao Jing's eyes sank a little as he watched Ye Xi'an become enamored with the male beastmen, feeling a bit jealous: "Do they look good?"

Ye Xi'an was admiring the handsome men, completely unaware of Bao Jing's off tone.

"They look good." Ye Xi'an's gaze was suddenly caught by a golden figure; she excitedly patted Bao Jing's shoulder: "Look at that person, so good-looking."

Bao Jing's chest heaved violently twice as he followed Ye Xi'an's pointing direction; he too wanted to see what kind of beastman could make Ye Xi'an so excited.

That male beastman was tall and straight, with wheaten-colored muscle lines smooth and full of strength; a gold robe draped diagonally over his body, revealing a full, sturdy chest, the robe embroidered with an exquisite sun pattern that flashed with dazzling light as he moved.

His waist was bound by a chain of gold gemstones, outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

Most special were the ornaments on his head: two golden suns distributed on either side of his ears, with a gold tassel hanging on his forehead; in the sunlight they emitted fine specks of golden light.

If this were on Diqiu, Ye Xi'an would surely think he was cosplaying the cosmic sun god.

"Is what he's wearing pure gold?" Ye Xi'an whispered to Bao Jing, afraid the beastman might hear.

Bao Jing looked at Ye Xi'an, who only came up to his chin, and said helplessly: "It should be real; no male would be embarrassed to wear fakes out for a stroll."

If it were found out to be fake, he'd definitely be condemned to death by all the beastmen.

All real? Ye Xi'an gasped, covering her mouth: "How much would that cost?!"

Bao Jing added: "But looking around, he has no females with him; I'd guess his entire fortune is worn on him—truly dying for face while suffering."

"How do you know all his possessions are just these?" Ye Xi'an thought that to be able to dress so well, he must definitely have a large sum of savings.

Bao Jing bent over, resting his chin on Ye Xi'an's shoulder: "Look inside his bosom."

Ye Xi'an, not knowing why, looked toward the male's bosom; in the slanted cloth pouch, a piece of white horn was revealed, looking like some kind of noodle food.

(End of chapter)