Future Beast World: Becoming A Pampered Beauty-Chapter 192 - 136: Meeting the Phoenix Emperor

When Si Jing rushed over and heard this, her eyes burned with rage.

"That traitor! I spared his life, but I never thought he’d be just like his father! The ambitious wolf! To think he’d dare to plot against my grandchild! I will purge this filth from our clan myself!"

"Luoluo can’t stay in the Western Region any longer," Si Ye said.

"That’s right. Although we’ve temporarily repelled the invading Demon Beasts, they certainly won’t give up. The Northern Border is just watching from the sidelines, and there’s no telling when they might strike from the shadows. Luo’er is carrying your child, making her their primary target. We absolutely cannot afford a single accident!" Si Jing said to him. "Little Ye, take Luo’er and leave the Western Region. I will guard the city, so you don’t have to worry."

Si Ye nodded. Just as he was about to leave with Sang Luo, Si Jing stopped them again, producing a black and gold token. "This is the Bian Order, held by the Clan Leader. It grants unrestricted passage wherever the Bian Clan can be found. If, one day, I am no longer here, you will..."

Si Ye took the token and handed it to Sang Luo. "I have no interest in being the Clan Leader. You should save your energy and focus on raising your grandchild."

"Haha, then it’s a deal. After Luo’er gives birth, you must bring the child back for me to raise."

Si Jing watched them leave with reluctance, but then her expression suddenly turned icy and murderous. She called out into the shadows.

"Zhu Su."

A tall, handsome male Beastman appeared out of thin air, his features gentle and refined. "Ah Jing, why have you summoned me?"

"I’ve run into some trouble. Go and summon Fan Si, Kui Lu, Jiang Ci... get all of them over here!"

Si Jing had eight other Beast Husbands, all of whom were at the True King Rank or higher.

They were her powerful allies, secured through marriage.

These Beast Husbands were kings in their own right, each ruling over their own territory. But when Si Jing needed them, they would lend her their full support.

This was why no one dared to provoke a Female King. The Bian Clan was already a powerful Ancient Clan on its own. Combined with the power from her eight husbands’ clans, their influence covered more than half of the Western Region. Even the Bian Beast King of the Southern Border, a master at the Peak of King Rank and on the verge of becoming a Half-step Emperor Rank, had never dared to rashly invade the Northern Border. Now that his plot was exposed, a storm of blood was sure to follow.

In less than half a day, the eight Beast Husbands arrived at the outer city walls with their armies—a vast and mighty host of millions of Beast Soldiers. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Si Jing stood atop the city gate, gazing at the dark, rolling clouds on the distant horizon.

"Daring to attack my territory? They’ve got some serious nerve! All of you, follow me! We will defend the Northern Border and attack the Southern Border! We’ll make sure none of those bastards make it back alive!"

Meanwhile, Si Ye flew with Sang Luo toward the Central region.

A massive war was about to erupt in the Western Region, making it unsuitable for her to continue her pregnancy there.

During the years he had been away from the Western Region, Si Ye often traveled to the Phoenix Clan on business. His relationship with the Phoenix Emperor was not only that of a blood-related uncle and nephew, but also that of a trusted King and subject.

He also had his own mansion in the Central region’s Fengwu Imperial City.

After thinking it over, Si Ye decided that taking Sang Luo to the Central region was the safest option. The wars there had ended several years ago, and another major conflict was unlikely to erupt anytime soon. He would be able to care for her and their child in peace.

...

「The Central Region, Fengwu City.」

「Imperial Palace Study Room.」

The stench of blood filled the room, and fresh stains dotted the floor.

Another body was carried out, covered by a white cloth.

The new servants were terrified, but those who had served for a long time were already unfazed by such sights.

The Phoenix Emperor’s reputation for being cruel and bloodthirsty was no exaggeration. Ever since that incident, the King’s temperament had grown even more volatile, paranoid, and violent. Accidentally provoking his inscrutable nature was a crime punishable by beheading.

The servants skillfully cleaned the blood from the floor, lit fresh incense in the hall, and took all the blood-spattered memorials and books to be burned.

They cleaned so thoroughly that not a single speck of dust remained.

You would never know someone had just died here.

Fei Yuan continued to review his memorials.

Someone came to report, "Your Majesty, the Young Master has returned."

"He left without a word last time. I thought he’d gone off to inherit the Bian Clan’s estate. What brings him back now?"

"I am not certain, but the Young Master returned with a beautiful young female this time. I presume she is his mate."

"Oh?" Fei Yuan’s interest was piqued. He knew what had happened in the Southern region recently. ’Is he here to ask for reinforcements?’

"The Young Master first took the noble female to the Marquis Mansion to rest. He asked me to deliver this letter to Your Majesty."

Fei Yuan opened the letter and glanced over it. So, Si Ye was bringing his mate to settle in the Central region. He was apparently going to be away for some time and was asking for his help in protecting her.

"Does this mean I have to babysit again?" he chuckled.

’Oh well,’ he thought. ’She’s my nephew’s wife, after all. It’s only right that I look after her.’

"Tell him to bring her to the banquet tonight."

"Yes."

The servant departed for the Marquis Mansion to deliver the message.

Si Ye hadn’t returned to his Marquis Mansion in some time, but the servants had been meticulously maintaining it. There was no need to prepare a separate room; Sang Luo stayed directly in his personal chambers. She slept until evening, then changed into a simple yet elegant dress and went hand-in-hand with Si Ye to the banquet at the Phoenix Palace, where they were seated among the guests to the right.

Seeing that Si Ye had returned, many noble ministers approached to offer toasts, their words laced with flattery.

Noble females from prominent families took notice as well, trying to curry favor with Sang Luo both openly and subtly.

The pregnancy had left Sang Luo exhausted in both body and mind, so she was not inclined to socialize. Si Ye politely refused all the toasts on her behalf.

After all the guests had arrived, a short while later, the Phoenix Emperor took his seat.

"We wish the Phoenix Emperor peace and prosperity."

Everyone below the dais rose, bowing and raising their glasses to the incomparably noble man on the high throne.

Sang Luo followed Si Ye, rising to offer a toast. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at the tall, devilishly handsome man in magnificent black robes seated upon the throne.

Her eyes went wide. It was one thing to be stunned by his wild, handsome features, but what truly shocked Sang Luo was the realization: ’Isn’t... isn’t this the man I ran into at the bathhouse when I first left the East Continent?’

’He’s the Phoenix Emperor?!’

Sang Luo’s hand trembled, and the wine in her cup nearly spilled. She ducked her head like a frightened quail, quickly downed her wine, and immediately sat back down.

Thankfully, Si Ye’s tall frame was in front of her, managing to obscure half of her body from view.

Still feeling exposed, Sang Luo shrank down behind Si Ye’s back, trying her best to fade into the background. From the high throne, her face was almost completely hidden.

Si Ye glanced at her in confusion, assuming she was frightened by the rumors she might have heard. He comforted her, "Don’t worry, Luoluo. My uncle isn’t as unreasonable as they say. He’s always looked after me since I was young. Since you’re my mate, he won’t be too hard on you."

Sang Luo didn’t reply. Instead, she tugged on his arm, trying to make him shield her more.

"..."

Her evasive posture, however, seemed to catch Fei Yuan’s attention. His long, narrow eyes drifted toward them. Stroking the rim of his white jade cup with his thumb, he smiled leisurely. "Little Ye, long time no see. Have you been well?"

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle. I am well."

The two exchanged a toast.

But she could feel that scrutinizing gaze fixed upon her.

’It feels like needles on my back!’

"And you’ve brought a little female with you this time. This is the first I’m seeing of her."

Fei Yuan looked down at Sang Luo, his voice rich and decadent, laced with a deep, teasing tone.

"Lift your head. Let me have a look."