Chapter 245 - Willing or Unwilling (2/2)
”She was gravely injured.”
”I'm not sure, the monster kings retreated without any losses, even against four human kings.” He answered.
”It wasn't a question. She was indeed heavily injured.” Zhiyue Lingdan mused. ”The initial ambush was not trivial. Although her self-recovery ability is amazing, it takes a tremendous amount of spiritual energy as well as life energy. This plus the four on three battle completely depleted her strength. I can tell this simply through the control plate. Her signal is extremely weak. There is a good chance she went into hibernation to recover.
”She is a special little bug, incredibly tenacious and brimming with life-attribute spiritual energy. If it was any other Spirit King, they might have already died. She will be able to survive but to even awaken from her state, I estimate it will take at least a year.”
The white fog spun around the two excitedly for a moment before settling in front of Jasmine.
”Baby, what I am about to say may shock you but please be patient and let me finish. Okay?”
”Mmm.” Jasmine nodded obediently.
”In a divine beast's life, there are a few major events that can be a catalyst for rapid growth. The first was when you grew your second tail and became a Spirit Lord. It transformed you from a little pup into a young fox. Now, you are no longer young, and yet you are still a young fox. That is because you have not found your first mate. When we of the nine tailed fox clan find a mate for the very first time, we will grow a third tail and enter another period of rapid growth. It will change you from an immature girl that you are now into a young woman. It can also take you from your current cultivation to the Spirit King Realm in a short period of time. Once you are at that realm, the improved spiritual energy will allow my spiritual imprint to remain around longer, perhaps for another hundred years.”
”Oh…” Jasmine was lost for words.
She glanced at Chen Wentian who also happened to be staring at her. Their eyes locked for a moment but she turned away quickly and blushed. She wanted to keep her mother but she was aware of the obvious implications. The most suitable mate around was naturally Chen Wentian but she wasn't quite willing, at least not yet.
”Baby, there is also something else. I would have not mentioned the matter of finding a mate without it. The mantis queen is injured and will not recover in at least a year. Within that time, if you are able to reach the Spirit King Realm, you can take advantage of her weakened state and reestablish the slave bond. You can see what a boon that will be. You will be able to team up with her and subdue the other two beast kings in turn. Once that happens, finishing your revenge would only be a matter of time!”
Jasmine remained silent for a long time. When she finally dared to speak, her voice was small and uncertain.
”It's not that I am unwilling… but… is there no other way to reach the Spirit King Realm in a year?”
”No. Even for divine beasts, a whole immortal realm is not easy. You may not reach it for twenty years at least. It will be slow for you since there are limited resources here.” Zhiyue Lingdan answered.
Chen Wentian almost jumped in shock. Twenty years was considered slow? He suddenly felt slightly insecure about the situation. He himself wasn't sure if he could reach the Spirit King Realm within twenty years and one year was even more difficult, if not borderline impossible.
Her mother continued, ”I know you are hesitant, perhaps even unwilling. But finding a mate is a natural part of life. We beasts are born, grow up, and find a mate to produce offspring. It is natural as breathing, eating, and sleeping. There is nothing to be scared of. The one next to you may not be the most handsome man but he is suitable. His blue dragon abilities are real. Finding a divine beast in this part of the world is already considered incredibly lucky.”
”Mother… He… but he…” Jasmine lost her voice and hid her face.
”So, what if he has some other women? It doesn't matter!” Zhiyue Lingdan said, ”You are my daughter, a Nine Tailed Moonlight Fox, a divine beast! How can any of those human women compare to you? Also, once you reach the Spirit King Realm, can he still tell you what to do? It will his turn to listen to you!”
Chen Wentian finally had enough. He didn't like the mother's tone. He was the master; Jasmine was the disciple. He would never relinquish this. If Jasmine wanted to get to the Spirit King Realm, then he would reach it before her!
”Hey, you didn't ask if I was willing. What about my feelings?” He said indignantly.
Jasmine glared at him but it was her mother who spoke up.
”You're a man, what do you have to complain about? I know how men like you think. I'm giving my daughter to you so just be happy and shut up!”
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