My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 696 - 234: Animal Medley_3

What is it...

Du Xixi felt a sudden burst of courage without understanding why, and unexpectedly took a step forward, while Ke Lian and others for some reason did not stop her. They just stared blankly as Du Xixi’s hand touched the green "curtain," the vines hanging that couldn’t be swayed by wind, easily lifted by Du Xixi’s hand.

Immediately, everyone was dumbfounded, especially Du Xixi standing at the edge of the "curtain," for she saw the scene inside most clearly.

A massive cliff with a waterfall loomed in the distance, cascading like a white ribbon from the heavens. As it fell, it emitted misty white fog that would appear and disappear, enhancing the uniqueness of this "white ribbon."

Below the waterfall, there was an enormous pool, so vast that Du Xixi couldn’t see its end, yet she could clearly see creatures occasionally surfacing and diving within the pool.

This was almost an impossible occurrence; the two Iron-eating Beasts Du Xixi had seen previously were right there in the pool. Beside them were equally gigantic black-and-white lumps, no fewer than a hundred. Next to the Iron-eating Beast group surprisingly squatted some majestic lions, their manes undulating, exuding unstoppable vigor as they fluttered in the wind.

There were also mammoth herds, leopard packs, elephant groups, monkey troops, snake swarms... Many species that couldn’t possibly coexist here were staying harmoniously by the pool’s edge. They seemed to mind their own business, yet they merged harmoniously, with no sense of predatory competition among the beasts.

Du Xixi couldn’t help but take a deep breath, but the shock made it difficult to exhale. Clutching her chest, she wanted to gasp a few times, yet a breath got stuck, turning her face red. If Ke Lian hadn’t quickly stepped in to help her breathe, Du Xixi might have fainted here from sheer astonishment.

"Xixi, isn’t this impossible?" Ke Lian appeared calm as he helped Du Xixi catch her breath, yet only he and Du Xixi knew that his hands were shaking. Clearly, Ke Lian also found it difficult to accept the scene before them.

Although the Star Era didn’t have this many animals, sometimes Du Xixi would tell Ke Lian stories about Blue Star, and with the Insect Clan as a large reference, Ke Lian naturally understood that the chance of such a scene unfolding was almost zero.

Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores... not to mention how rare it was for such a gathering of animals, it was almost impossible for predator and prey to coexist so peacefully in one place. Ke Lian thought he might be seeing things.

But... surely a dozen people couldn’t all be seeing things together!

Du Xixi, a bit weak at the knees, leaned against Ke Lian’s embrace. Their commotion had already caught the attention of some animals, but the animals just glanced over and then withdrew their gaze, seemingly uninterested in Du Xixi and the others.

However, not all the animals were uninterested. At least the two Iron-eating Beasts that "led" Du Xixi and the others over began to approach step by step. Du Xixi and the others watched them amble leisurely, with no sign of aggression, and cautiously held their knives, not for attack, but for self-protection.

"Mm..." The normal sound of an Iron-eating Beast was somewhat like a cooing "mm mm" sound. One of the Iron-eating Beasts extended its paw and gently hooked Du Xixi’s clothing, seemingly wanting to lead her somewhere.

Ke Lian and the others were ignored by the Iron-eating Beasts, who clearly only wanted to take Du Xixi away.

Du Xixi hesitated, and Ke Lian and the others were unwilling, but the two Iron-eating Beasts extended their paws to Du Xixi, benignly hooking her clothing. Du Xixi laughed, "It seems I must follow them today."

"Xixi!" Ke Lian grabbed Du Xixi’s hand, not wanting her to leave with the Iron-eating Beasts alone. So many dangerous animals inside this "curtain," and even if they seemed calm, what if one suddenly became aggressive? Would these beasts, lacking human reason, still protect Du Xixi?

"Let me go." Du Xixi smiled and, amidst the slightly impatient roars of the Iron-eating Beasts, pushed Ke Lian’s hand off her, "Don’t worry about me, I’ve still got my cleaver! If anyone tries to harm me, I’ll just turn them into a dish!"

"You!" Ke Lian looked at Du Xixi who could still smile and joke about herself at this moment, and he couldn’t help but playfully tap her forehead, then watched her walk straight into the "curtain" accompanied by the two Iron-eating Beasts.

Ke Lian and the others held their breath, hoping these animals would maintain their current state, staying asleep or laying down as they were, and that none would harm Du Xixi.