jdhmnovel Chapter 298 You're Back
Chapter 298 You're Back
“Of course there are,” Di Lin affirmed, gazing at the vast sky outside the window. “However, beings that can rival the Beast God are extremely rare, and as far as I know, they are now hidden in remote places, unknown to most. But that doesn’t mean they will never come out again.”
Ze Hui's expression was solemn: "If that's really the case, then the safety of the Beast God is indeed a cause for concern."
The Beast God is not only a symbol of power, but also the cornerstone that maintains the balance and faith of the Beast World.
His disappearance is like throwing a boulder into a calm lake; beneath the ripples, there may be towering waves.
If anything were to happen to the Beast God, the Beast World would likely never see peace again.
Di Lin nodded and continued, "And then there's Hui. His disappearance has been too long; it's all too coincidental. Now it seems there are more suspicious points about him than we previously suspected."
Yun Feng sneered: "It's more than just a point of suspicion. If there was no one behind Wu Feng, he alone would hardly be able to stir up such a storm, let alone extend his reach into Tiger Lion City and kidnap Qianqian. In my opinion, Hui is very likely the key 'connection point'."
"The problem is, this is just our speculation," Chi Miao interjected, his brow furrowed. "Only a few of us have noticed Hui's unusual behavior. In the hearts of most beastmen, Hui is still the most loyal and capable representative of the Beast God. His status is revered, second only to the Beast God. His prestige and trust in the beast world are his best camouflage."
If we act rashly or publicly question him without solid evidence, we will not only fail to convince the public, but we may also alert him and even cause unnecessary unrest.
Di Lin wholeheartedly agreed: "That's precisely the difficulty. Therefore, the most urgent task is to adopt a two-pronged approach. The primary task is to use every possible method to find the whereabouts of the Beast God. If the Beast God can return safely, many problems will be easily solved. Secondly, regarding the comet..."
He paused, a golden glint flashing in his eyes. "We can only remain calm and observe secretly. If he really has a problem, he will eventually slip up. We must not act rashly before we have solid evidence."
Everyone nodded in unison, their faces solemn.
They all understood that an unseen storm was brewing, and they had to find the key to breaking the deadlock before it fully arrived.
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Sky Tower.
Night had fallen, and the majestic palace cast a huge shadow under the moonlight, exuding supreme authority in its tranquility.
Tonight was supposed to be Tingzhou's turn to keep watch, but as evening approached, Tingzhou must have eaten something unclean, because he had a severe stomachache, went to the toilet several times, and turned pale. He was so weak that he could barely stand up straight.
He clutched his stomach, looking miserable, and found Wenmeng reading a novel: "Wenmeng, help... I really... can't take it anymore tonight..."
He pleaded weakly, "Could you...stand in for me for one night? Just one night! I swear, once I'm better, I'll give you two shifts back!"
"You said it, you can't go back on your word!"
Wenmeng raised her head from behind the thick book, revealing a beautiful face that was filled with reluctance.
She was reading a storybook she had obtained from a mermaid caravan, which depicted many fantastical love stories.
She was so engrossed in the crucial plot that she couldn't stop watching.
"Tingzhou, I'm not trying to criticize you, but why are you eating random things again? Have you forgotten the time you got diarrhea from sneaking some of the Ice Crystal Fruit that the kitchen prepared for the Dragon King?"
Tingzhou's face turned even paler: "That was because I did my duty and tested the poison for the king! But I really didn't steal any this time... maybe it's just... the water and soil aren't suitable? Please, Wenmeng, look at me, I can't even sit still. If something goes wrong, the Dragon King will skin me alive when he comes back!"
Thinking of the Dragon King Di Lin's ruthless methods of punishing his subordinates who made mistakes, Wen Meng shuddered.
Seeing Tingzhou's miserable state, she finally softened, sighed, and closed the storybook: "It's a promise, give me back two classes, not a single hour less!"
Tingzhou felt as if he had been granted a pardon and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you so much, Wenmeng, for waiting until I'm better. I'll treat you to a big meal!"
"Alright, go back to bed." Wenmeng waved her hand, resignedly stood up, put on a soft coat, picked up her storybook, pressed the elevator button, and headed to the guard post in the lobby on the first floor.
As night deepened, all was quiet in Mutian City.
Bored, Wenmeng leaned against a pillar by the palace gate, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings. He took out a handful of fragrant roasted melon seeds from his small cloth bag and secretly pulled out the storybook he hadn't finished reading. Under the dim, warm yellow light of the corridor, he began to read it with great interest.
The storybook is currently describing a touching passage about a male mermaid and a female fox reuniting after overcoming numerous hardships.
The story is vivid, the language is elegant, and the plot is full of twists and turns.
I was so engrossed in reading "Questioning Dreams" that I would often chuckle to myself, amused by the characters' silly antics, and feel deeply for their fates.
Just as she saw the merman male beast nearly lose his soul while saving the fox female, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure in the shadows of the plaza in front of the building.
Wenmeng jolted awake, instantly putting away her storybook and melon seeds, quickly straightening up, and frantically glancing at the shadowy area.
A figure slowly emerged from the shadows, walking towards the building under the cool moonlight.
The newcomer was dressed in a simple gray robe, was slightly thin, and had obvious fatigue on his face. He was none other than Hui, who had been missing for many days.
Wenmeng was surprised, but dared not show it on her face. She immediately straightened her chest and raised her head: "Lord Hui! You're back!"
Hui walked closer, nodded to Wenmeng, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Yes. Are you on night watch tonight?"
He glanced at the silent building behind Wenmeng, then at Wenmeng's slightly hurried actions of packing her things, but did not pursue the matter.
"Yes, Tingzhou... is unwell, so I will temporarily fill in for him."
Wenmeng answered respectfully, unable to resist giving Hui a curious look.
The man before me looked travel-worn, with dark circles under his eyes and chapped lips, clearly indicating that he had been busy and hadn't had a proper rest.
"Lord Hui, where have you been these days? The Dragon King and several other officials asked about you a while ago," she asked boldly.
Throughout the entire Mutian City, Hui was known for his gentle and polite temperament, and he never easily punished his subordinates, which is why Wenmeng dared to ask a question.
As expected, Hui did not blame her for being talkative. Instead, he sighed, and the worry between his brows deepened.
"The whereabouts of the Beast God are unknown, and I am extremely anxious. I have been running around these days, searching in many places where there might be clues, but unfortunately, I am incompetent and have come up with nothing."