Chapter 429 - 428: "Haven’t You Always Only Liked Him?

Hearing this, Yu Zhizhi quickly stood up from her rocking chair. She sent the text she was editing to Cang Lan.

For the past few days, she had been sending Cang Lan messages on a set schedule.

But each time, her messages were met with silence.

Cang Lan was ignoring her.

At the thought of Louis’s arrival, an undeniable smile spread across Yu Zhizhi’s face. "Are all the ingredients ready?"

Ai Xi replied with a smile, "Rest assured, Lady Lord. Tonight’s welcoming banquet will be absolutely sumptuous."

The small, dark-ice-colored sphere circled Yu Zhizhi a few times. Floating in the air, it saw her leaving the castle and quickly followed after her.

"SQUEAK SQUEAK~" ’Wait for me!’

Back in the room, the Little Octopus continued to guard another dark red Pet Egg.

The ship from Paradise was docked by a calm sea.

The territory’s guards had already gathered around it.

The Guard Commander, Jialou, was handling the reception.

Yu Zhizhi approached slowly. She saw Louis, dressed in a black uniform. The sea breeze ruffled his short, dark hair. A faint smile played on his lips as he watched the woman of the Rabbit Clan draw near, his gaze unwavering.

Ai Xi was incredibly excited. "Lord Leader."

’Ah, the Paradise Leader is finally here!’

Yu Zhizhi broke into a jog for the last few steps, running right up to Louis. She tilted her head back to look up at him. "Are you tired?"

Moonrise was a great distance away, separated by Sun Ridge, and had no established sea routes. The only way to get there for the first time was to sail.

"I’m not tired." Louis’s voice was gentle. He softly took Yu Zhizhi’s hand, and they began walking deeper into the territory together. "Let me see our home."

Ai Xi followed behind them, covering her mouth to stifle a giggle.

’Now that the Lord Leader is here, he’ll definitely form a bond with our Lady Lord. That’ll make him Ms. Zhi Zhi’s second Beast Husband.’

’Besides the First Beast Husband, who carries the significance of the choice for the Empire Camp, the rest of the Beast Husbands are actually equal in status.’

’It’s just a question of who came first and who came after.’

The small, dark-ice-colored sphere was very curious about this newcomer. It watched him from the side for a long time, and after they made eye contact, it flapped its wings and flew to its master’s side.

Louis looked at this "foreign creature." Its aura was unique, mingled with the faint, elusive scent of Zhi Zhi.

’They seem to share a special connection.’

’It’s probably some kind of pact.’

Yu Zhizhi said with a smile, "Little Kui, let me introduce you. This is Louis."

Then, she turned to Louis. "Little Kui is the territory’s pet. Its name is Aquilia."

The dark ice sphere did a little spin. "SQUEAK!"

"It’s saying hello," Yu Zhizhi explained.

Louis gave a slight nod. "Hello."

As they walked, he observed the state of the territory. There were numerous, dazzling flowerbeds, the guards were orderly and disciplined, and the entire island’s environment was well-tended. It was a beautiful, sunny place, perfect for living.

Louis noticed something unusual about the little rabbit. Things that, for her, could perhaps be called "secrets."

’I will slowly come to understand everything about her.’

’I’m in no rush.’

’After all, we have plenty of time.’

They continued on their way back to the castle.

The Little Octopus upstairs peeked out the window. It was now slowly able to distinguish between the gentle personality and the ruthless one.

’For instance, this one here is the gentle one.’

’But the other one it remembered seemed like he wanted to chop off its tentacles for a bar snack.’

*Tsk.*

’I heard the Paradise Lord has three personalities. As for the last one, this Little Octopus has no clue!’

With more than an hour to go before dinner, Louis returned to his room first.

When Yu Zhizhi came looking for him at the appointed time, she found the Lord of Paradise lying on the large bed in the room.

He must have been resting, exhausted from the journey. But he seemed to be sleeping fitfully, his brows furrowed and his temples slick with sweat.

As if in the throes of a nightmare, he clenched his jaw, and his breathing grew heavy.

Yu Zhizhi froze for a moment, then hurried over to him.

The man’s face was deathly pale. She gently wiped the sweat from his forehead with a tissue and used her spiritual power to check his body, but she found nothing out of the ordinary.

’It really must be...’

’...a nightmare, right?’

Yu Zhizhi decided to get him some water. But as she started to rise, the slight movement instantly woke the man on the bed. He snapped his mismatched eyes open and lunged, his hand clamping around her throat.

His vision was hazy, as if obscured by fog.

The Lord of Paradise’s vision slowly cleared, focusing on Yu Zhizhi’s face. He saw the panic in her eyes, her small face turning red as she struggled to breathe.

He slowly released his grip.

’It was her.’

Spider closed his eyes. "Have we arrived?"

The man’s voice was hoarse.

Yu Zhizhi could finally breathe again. She panted softly, speechless for a moment.

Spider glanced at her. Seeing the little rabbit’s pathetic state, his gaze flickered, and he slowly turned his head away. "I didn’t realize it was you... I’m sorry."

He rarely apologized, and his demeanor was a bit awkward.

Yu Zhizhi let out a soft "mm-hmm" and went to pour a glass of water for the Lord of Paradise.

The man sat up, leaning back against the headboard.

He took the glass of water and began to drink it slowly.

"A bit disappointed, are you?" he said suddenly. "That the one lying here is me, not Louis."

Spider could imagine the little rabbit had come running over, full of joy, specifically to find Louis.

Yu Zhizhi pursed her lips. She had indeed thought it was Louis, but...

"I’m not disappointed."

She was very happy to see the Lord of Paradise.

Yu Zhizhi shifted over gently, leaning into his embrace.

The hand Spider used to hold the glass trembled slightly. He looked down, stunned. This was the first time the little rabbit had ever willingly thrown herself into his arms.

He recalled the moment in his dream when the little rabbit had stabbed him through the chest, and suddenly, everything had felt meaningless.

’Are dreams and reality really opposites?’

What he was seeing now felt more like a fantasy.

He slowly raised his hand. After a moment’s hesitation, he rested his palm on the crown of her head. "Do you know who I am?"

Spider found it hard to believe.

Yu Zhizhi’s fingers toyed with his long, black hair. ’What kind of question is that? Of course I know,’ she thought. ’Only Spider has mismatched eyes. Only he has hair this long.’

"I know," Yu Zhizhi said, continuing to lean against him quietly, with no intention of moving.

The little rabbit felt warm and smelled sweet. Spider held her, his tone tinged with a slight sourness. "Don’t you only like Louis? You must have missed him terribly after being apart for so long. Should I let him take over now?"

"No, you don’t have to," Yu Zhizhi said, her face flushing slightly.

’Among the three personalities, she did like being with Louis the most.’

’Maybe that’s why the other personalities’ affection levels weren’t full yet.’

’Especially Spider’s—it’s the lowest. *Sniffle*...’

Yu Zhizhi hugged him. "I missed you too, Lord Leader."