Chapter 80 79: What is the price for losing a daughter?

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Little Xianzi and Bai Kaixin went together to Dongfang Residence to return Dongfang Yan. Sally was organizing the ledger in the inn's main hall when she suddenly felt Manman in the System Space awaken. This little thing digested the Beast Nurturing Pill quite fast. She released her from the System Space. Having not seen her for just half a day, Manman had actually grown a size larger and was now about as big as a quail, with a golden crown feather sprouting on her head. Looking at that crown feather, Sally couldn't help but laugh out loud, "So silly." "Chirp~" Manman first chirped, then in a milky voice asked, "What did Mommy say?" Sally, hearing her speak human language, knew the Beast Nurturing Pill had successfully elevated her talent. "Nothing much, Mommy is very happy that you can talk," Sally stroked the golden silly hair on top of her head. Manman gently pecked at Sally's finger, "Mommy, where's Daddy gone?" "Your daddy..." Sally thought about the shots she fired at the Phantom Demon Beast, Zong Silu surely must have heard, and given his speed, he would probably arrive soon. "Is killing the baddies." "What are baddies?" "They are Phantom Demon Beasts." Sally tenderly held Manman, "Mommy's little darling, no one can bully you without paying a price, even a painful one." "Then what should I pay... for having lost my daughter?" At the entrance of the inn, a man who had been standing there for who knows how long, hoarsely spoke, full of sorrow and regret. Carrying Manman in her arms, Sally kissed her silly hair, "Good darling, go back and sleep for a while, okay?" Manman "chirped" once, wanting to turn her head to see the newcomer, but Sally directly took her back into the System Space. Sally picked up the guest registry on the table, "Are you looking for a room, guest?" "... A room," Ming Linyuan approached the counter, his eyes fixed on her, as if trying to see into the depths of her heart, "You were clearly dead, how come you came back to life? And what's with this daughter? Did you carry a pregnancy at that time too? I heard that the Rat Clan sometimes has females with two uteruses, one for pregnancy and the other for storing male essence. Are you one of them, who conceived twice, one earlier and one later?" A barrage of questions assailed Sally's ears until they rang. Lifting her eyes, she carefully scrutinized the young man standing before her. Tall and elegant in black attire. His condition wasn't good at all; his long silver hair was unkempt and tangled, indicating lack of care for who knows how long. His face, rough with stubble, featured a stern jawline, and those silver eyes, though dimmed, still shimmered with a different kind of grace and nobility. One could imagine that in his prime, his beauty would be unparalleled in the world. Taking another look from head to toe, there was a smile on her lips that didn't reach her eyes, somewhat cold and chilly, yet revealing a seductive charm. Ming Linyuan, who had sought pleasure with her night after night, was thrown into confusion by the allure before him. "I'm sorry, we are fully booked," Sally suddenly retracted all emotions, closing the registry with an icy mien. ... Bai Kaixin cheerfully returned with many gifts from Dongfang Residence. As soon as Dongfang Yan arrived at Dongfang Residence, she woke up, having completely forgotten what had happened to her, suffering from intermittent amnesia. To protect Dongfang Yan's reputation, Dongfang Residence gave Bai Kaixin quite a sum as hush money. Bai Kaixin was more than happy to accept it. Seeing a destitute man standing at the door, seemingly hesitant to enter, Bai Kaixin politely asked, "Is there anything I can assist you with?" Little Xianzi also carried many items and, upon seeing the man, suddenly remembered something, "Are you here to apply for a job?" Bai Kaixin suddenly realized, "Right, right, right, look at me forgetting. I posted a job notice yesterday, and I don't know where it flew off to this morning. Are you here to apply for a job?" Ming Linyuan looked at the two of them and then at the inn, "Who are you?" "I am Bai Kaixin, a partner at the Wanfang Inn, in charge of the whole inn's operations, including front desk and room arrangements. He is Little Xianzi, responsible for the inn's catering and cleaning, basically doing a bit of everything. What can you do?" "...Cooking." Ming Linyuan hesitated for a moment before replying. "A chef, huh." Bai Kaixin and Little Xianzi exchanged a glance and then broke into smiles. "That's perfect, we just happen to need a head chef. Follow me." Bai Kaixin immediately led Ming Linyuan into the inn. Sally had already returned to the small building in the backyard to rest. Her pregnant body always got tired easily, and seeing Ming Linyuan had left her in an unusually foul mood. She had thought that upon seeing him again, at least she would be able to have a calm conversation with him, like an acquaintance who is a stranger. In reality, this man still managed to affect her emotions. After having been so intimate in the past, how could she possibly act as if nothing had happened? [Host experiencing abnormal emotional fluctuations, initiating immediate clearance of emotional cache.] Xiaomei issued an irresistible absolute command. Soon, Sally's emotions calmed down, to the extent that even a Phantom Demon Beast appearing before her wouldn't cause any stir. [Well done, Xiaomei.] Sally sighed wistfully, then closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep, entering deep sleep in no time. ... The next morning, Sally got up to wash and dress. After eating the last piece of Nine-Petal Lotus Root, she decided to go to the Primordial Beast Forest to search for some heavenly materials and earthly treasures on her own. Had Zong Silu been present, naturally she would have sent him to look for food, but now he was busy with the Phantom Demon Beast issue, so she figured she might as well handle this little problem herself. Bai Kaixin came with some food. "Sally, the new chef's cooking is quite good. Do you want to try some?" "No need, I am going out today. I'll leave the inn to you." "Sure, don't worry Sally." Bai Kaixin walked away with the food. Ming Linyuan changed his face to an ordinary one, even his silver hair and eyes turned amber-colored, making him look very unremarkable. Seeing Bai Kaixin return with the food again, Ming Linyuan tensed up, "What's the matter? Doesn't it taste good?" "No, no, it's not that. Sally just doesn't have much of an appetite lately. She's heading out soon, probably to the academy. Don't worry about her." Bai Kaixin started eating by himself, heaping praise as he ate, "This is delicious, where did you learn to cook like this?" Ming Linyuan did not reply but suddenly his expression changed, and he hurried towards the backyard. "Chirp-chirp." Manman fluttered her fluffy little wings, shaking unsteadily as she flew through the air. Sally nodded in satisfaction, "Ah~ right, right, just like that. Manman, you're doing great flying. You're a Phoenix Bird, destined to dominate the skies one day. Never allow outsiders to intrude, so you definitely have to start training in flying early." "I know, Mommy," Manman said, flapping her little wings with all her might. Ming Linyuan watched from afar, his heart aching. She barely had all her feathers in, and yet she was flying so desperately; she could get hurt! Yet he dared not get close, afraid she might discover him and drive him away again.

Chapter 80 79: What is the price for losing a daughter?

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