Chapter 83: Don’t Tell Me They’re Looking for You?
The people at the detection center hadn’t expected visitors from the second-largest family on the Main Star. The Beastman who had previously made a promise to Bai Zhi hesitated.
’That female’s intention that day was clearly to avoid the attention of these powerful factions. That’s why she specifically requested secrecy.’
’But maybe she just didn’t want to go to one of the smaller families?’
’The second-largest family on the Main Star is extraordinarily powerful. Perhaps she’d be willing to go there?’
Seeing his colleague’s indecision, another Beastman at the detection center immediately stepped forward. "She left right after her test," he said. "She really didn’t give us any other information and even asked us to keep it confidential. However, I did notice she left in a Flying Sports Car. There are only a few of those on all of Blue Star. If you investigate that, you should be able to find her."
’The reward from the second-largest family must be substantial. I’m not about to give that up for some unknown female.’
The lead Beastman from the Main Star simply offered a cool "Thank you for the information" and left with his people.
Seeing this, the first Beastman who had spoken angrily demanded, "What are you doing?!"
The Beastman who had just revealed Bai Zhi’s information retorted righteously, "I just told them what I knew. *You* promised not to say anything, but I never did! Besides, aren’t you tempted by a grand reward from the Main Star’s second-largest family? Giving up a gift like that for a female who’s useless to us? You might be willing, but I’m not!"
He huffed, quite pleased with his own cleverness. "Besides, we didn’t really say anything. I just told them Bai Zhi was in a Flying Sports Car. Whether they can find her is their business. If they do, it’s because they found her themselves, not because we told them."
The other man just gave him a look before heading back inside.
’Such a grand reward wouldn’t be so easy to claim.’
「At the same time」
Two more Starships from the Main Star arrived on Blue Star. They landed at almost the same moment. As they emerged from their Starships and stood on the lowered ramps, the two groups exchanged glances, maintaining a facade of peace. "I never thought a mere S-Class female would be enough to make the renowned Grand Steward Rodmond go to all the trouble of coming from the Main Star."
The Beastman, who appeared to be in his forties or fifties, kept a constant smile on his face. Hearing the words, he gave a helpless wave of his hand. "That’s just praise from outsiders, not worth mentioning. But you, the esteemed Hall Master of Qianxin Hall, you’ve come in person as well, haven’t you? Surely you’re not also here for that female Purification Master?"
The Qianxin Hall Master’s small, calculating eyes narrowed slightly. "We’ll just have to see who gets to her first," he said meaningfully.
Then, with a wave to the people behind him, he commanded, "Let’s go!"
Rodmond’s smile deepened. He too descended from his Starship and quickly headed in another direction.
In no time, several groups from the Main Star had arrived on Blue Star, and news of their arrival spread like wildfire.
To thank Xing Fan and the others, Bai Zhi had invited them over to her house for hot pot today.
Since there were a lot of people coming, she woke up early and busied herself preparing the ingredients with Hu Yan and the others. She stir-fried the hot pot base and got all the dipping sauces ready.
She was busy until just after eleven o’clock before everything was finally ready.
Yan Yichen, who knew how to mix drinks, had specially prepared some low-alcohol beverages suitable for the females.
Just as they finished, Xiang Ling arrived with her Beast Husbands. "Here we are to bother you again."
Bai Zhi replied, "What are you talking about? It’s no bother. I’m the one who troubled you."
Xiang Ling didn’t stand on ceremony and made the introductions. "These are my Beast Husbands: Liger Qing, Xiang Kui, and Niu Qi."
Bai Zhi gave them a slight nod. "Hello."
Then she said, "I believe you’ve already met my Beast Husbands: Hu Yan, Lang Qiu, Yan Yichen, Sang Mo, and Yue Junxiao."
After the introductions were made, Bai Zhi brought them some snacks. "The hot pot is ready. We can start eating as soon as Xing Fan and the others get here."
However, Xiang Ling had just sat down when she brought some not-so-great news. "I don’t know what’s going on today, but several groups of people from the Main Star have arrived on Blue Star."
Bai Zhi was startled for a moment, then frowned. "You’re saying a lot of people from the Main Star came to Blue Star today?"
Xiang Ling said casually, "Yeah, it’s all over high society. The second-largest family is spending a fortune investigating Flying Sports Cars, I heard Qianxin Hall sent people too, and it seems like a few other major families have also sent representatives. Looks like they’re all searching for someone."
Bai Zhi’s heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously exchanged a glance with Hu Yan.
Hu Yan gave Bai Zhi a look that said, ’Stay calm.’
So, Bai Zhi directed them to take the ingredients outside. She had even specially prepared two pots, both of them divided pots.
At the same time, she asked, "Why did they all come to Blue Star today? And with such a huge fuss, looking for someone. There are so many of them, it’s not like the person they’re looking for can be split into pieces."
Xiang Ling shook her head, then said after a moment’s thought, "I’m not sure. It seems the system on the Main Star was updated today, so maybe the insiders planted by the various families discovered some special talent? That’s why they came looking? A wise bird chooses its branch, after all. With so many factions looking, a person would naturally pick the most powerful one with the best offer to join!"
Hu Yan and the other husbands entertained Xiang Ling’s Beast Husbands.
A short while later, Xing Fan and Xiao Yu also arrived.
Bai Zhi immediately got the hot pot simmering. While they were eating, the topic of the visitors from the Main Star came up, and it turned out the two of them knew about it as well.
Xiao Yu immediately said, "They came looking for my uncle. Right now, there are fewer than ten Flying Sports Cars on all of Blue Star. Very few are owned by females, but they can’t rule out the possibility that one belongs to a Beast Husband, so they’ve already started their investigation."
Xiao Yu had barely finished speaking when Xiang Ling, as if remembering something, suddenly looked at Bai Zhi. "I remember... yours is a Flying Sports Car..."
As she said this, everyone turned to look at Bai Zhi. The room fell silent for a few seconds.
Xiao Yu also stared at Bai Zhi in disbelief, adding the crucial piece of information, "I remember... they’re looking for a female..."
Her eyes widened as she looked at Bai Zhi in shock. "They’re not... looking for you, are they?"
Bai Zhi looked awkward. "If your information is correct... then maybe..."
Having been in the business world for many years, Xiang Ling immediately understood the key points of the situation. She didn’t ask why they were looking for Bai Zhi, but simply asked, "So what are you going to do now?"
Xiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "If you don’t want them to find you, my uncle should be able to help. Our family is pretty well-off on the Main Star."
Then she added, "Although I don’t know why they’re all looking for you, if you absolutely have to choose a faction, our family can’t compare to those major families, but we have a good atmosphere. But it’s okay if you don’t choose us, either. Your own wishes are what matter most."