Divine Beast Creator

Chapter 1662 - 1663: Encounter

"You’re not planning to take a walk?"

Qi Chen looked speechlessly at Feng Yuan, who lay back on the grass. Even if he had no need for the resources in the Secret Realm, he didn’t have to act like this, did he? Even during camping, wouldn’t people look around?

"Hmm... I’ll just take a nap first. I’ll talk when I wake up."

Feng Yuan waved his hand and said casually. Xiao Ji sat beside him again, watching him. As for Feng Yuan’s choice, it didn’t have much opposition, after all, Big Cat and the others were busy gathering resources, so this was fine too.

Unfortunately, it was clear not everyone wanted Feng Yuan to have a leisurely afternoon. As he slowly opened his eyes, Feng Yuan was momentarily stunned when he saw Lanadi, dressed in a black uniform, and said,

"A short skirt isn’t convenient for fighting, not to mention you’re wearing pantyhose and high heels. Do you investigators dress like this normally?"

"Of course not. It seems you’re not surprised to see me here? But, Gladys must have told you, right?"

Lanadi sat down next to Feng Yuan, completely unconcerned that the weeds would dirty her uniform. Sitting up, Feng Yuan curiously asked Lanadi,

"I trust you can sense my thoughts, right? Could it be..."

"Since fate let us meet here, of course, I won’t give up. At least, I have tried, and I never said I would give up."

Looking at Feng Yuan, Lanadi said with a mysterious smile while another investigator accompanying her was hiding in the grove, secretly cheering her on.

"I see, that’s why she’s being so proactive suddenly. Someone’s been egging her on, huh~"

The person was startled before turning around to see Veronia looking at them teasingly. Dou Na sighed in relief and patted her chest, saying,

"You really scared me. I thought he had found me."

"Why, you’re bold enough to encourage Lanadi to wear that outfit, but you’re afraid of him?"

Dou Na didn’t seem to fear Veronia, even though it looked rather odd for her to be wearing a dress here. She turned back to continue secretly observing Lanadi and Feng Yuan, saying,

"That outfit wasn’t something I told her to wear. To be honest, this is really strange. They’re being so proactive, yet nothing’s happening. This doesn’t feel right. Does he have a problem?"

Though Lanadi appeared to have taken the initiative, Dou Na noticed something unusual; Feng Yuan’s gaze toward Lanadi lacked much admiration. Yet, it wasn’t that he wasn’t interested in her either. With Lanadi’s personality, she certainly wouldn’t be interested in someone completely uninterested in her.

The way they were interacting was just strange. They clearly liked each other, and Lanadi was even quite proactive, yet Feng Yuan didn’t accept it. It wasn’t as if he was completely uninterested, but Dou Na felt anxious looking at their awkward behavior.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Lorna appeared once again in the little woods. Seeing Lanadi and Feng Yuan’s actions, she inexplicably felt a pang of jealousy, which quickly turned into concern. Finally, she let out a sigh seeing them part ways, quietly disappearing into the woods.

Veronia looked confusedly in the direction where Lorna disappeared. Her intuition told her that someone was just there, but upon closer inspection, she didn’t find any traces.

Though her intuition pointed something amiss, Veronia didn’t dwell too deeply on it. With so many Divine Beasts able to conceal themselves, especially with the emergence of the World Fragment, those Divine Beasts unrelated to humans were one thing, but those closely tied, even ones behind the Great Xia, wouldn’t completely ignore this place.

After all, technically, she and Agunas didn’t have much to do with Great Xia but were inclined towards it because Feng Yuan was there. She believed those Divine Beasts knew this. That’s why those illicit organizations basically stopped bothering Feng Yuan.

Not only because they couldn’t win, but they didn’t want to provoke the wrath of two Divine Beasts simultaneously.

"Investigating this World Fragment? I have nothing much to do right now, why not walk around with you? Of course, regarding some matters..."

Glancing at Lanadi, Feng Yuan smiled, not wanting the other to misunderstand. After staring at Feng Yuan for a moment, Lanadi smiled and said,

"I understand. I believe you will eventually move forward, and when that time comes, it will undoubtedly be me you’ll think of!"

"Please no, I don’t want to delay you. Don’t you have other suitors?"

"What do you think?"

Seeing Feng Yuan and Lanadi leave together, Veronia commented mysteriously,

"Interesting, he’s finally moving on?"

"Probably not, but at least it’s a good start."

Hearing Agunas’s words, Veronia glanced at Agunas, who was pretending to read but was actually distracted, thinking of Feng Yuan, and laughed softly, saying,

"Don’t you think we’re like matchmakers?"

"That’s hard to say, but I think we’re just trying to help him, like her."

Glancing at Dou Na nearby, Agunas spoke. It wasn’t surprising she recognized their identity as Divine Beasts. After all, they weren’t some unknown Divine Beasts emerging out of nowhere, and if an Alliance investigator couldn’t identify them, that would be an issue.

Thus, the two Divine Beasts and an Alliance investigator were sneakily following the two like thieves. Naturally, Feng Yuan could sense those three following them since Agunas and Veronia’s power traits were too distinctive. As for Lanadi?

Even though her Anna couldn’t predict Agunas and the others, Dou Na couldn’t evade it. However, she couldn’t be bothered to point it out, as revealing it wouldn’t serve much purpose.

While storing spiritual medicine in his bag, Qi Chen looked up and noticed Feng Yuan and the peculiarly-dressed Lanadi, freezing for a moment. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the stealthy presence of one person and two Divine Beasts behind them. As he hesitated whether or not to speak, Dou Yanlan patted his shoulder and shook her head, saying,

"No need to remind him; he surely knows they’re tailing him."

Saying this, Dou Yanlan looked at them with a peculiar expression. If it were only Feng Yuan and Lanadi, they did seem like a young couple, but with Agunas and the others following, it looked a bit strange.

"What a pity, I thought Chen Xin might still have a chance..."

"Perhaps this is fate? Besides, she might find new affection in Shangjing. Distance brings suspicion and alienation, breaking apart countless couples, let alone ones who aren’t even dating."

Shaking her head, Dou Yanlan wasn’t too regretful. Chen Xin wouldn’t stay in Maomu City for her goal, and Feng Yuan wouldn’t move to Shangjing. The vast distance covering most of Great Xia would gradually cool their relationship. Moreover, Chen Xin’s goal likely meant she wouldn’t consider these things much until achieved.

Watching Feng Yuan and the others disappear into the distance, Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan had no intention to follow. Besides, the direction Feng Yuan was heading further into was actually moving away from the safe zone? Forget it; the safe zone was more for teacher’s protection of students, but Feng Yuan? It’s not him encountering danger; it might be the Shengling Tree that would suffer instead.

"The Little Drill clan is all heading towards the Secret Realm gate?"

The leading Jingming Divine Monkey froze upon receiving the transmission from the academy. It hadn’t expected the Little Drill clan to appear at this time, but Agunas and the others had previously reminded it of this, so it wasn’t particularly surprised. Informing nearby teachers, the Jingming Divine Monkey immediately dashed towards the entrance.

It needed to ensure the Little Drill clan wasn’t there for some special task, like moving the Space Gate. Otherwise, problem would arise. So far, seven Space Gates leading to this fragmented world were confirmed near Chongshan Town. The Shengling Tree too couldn’t be overlooked for its importance to Yufeng Academy.

If possible, it hoped to stabilize the Secret Realm in Chongshan Town entirely. However, noticing the Little Drill clan’s arrival, it wasn’t confident how the Secret Realm would turn out, for it couldn’t fathom Their thoughts.