Chapter 298: Searching for the Cat Clan

It had been a long time since Yu Zhizhi had checked her personal profile. The last time she was re-evaluated was back when she was with the K family.

She tapped the [View] button.

Her profile panel appeared in an instant—

[Name: Yu Zhizhi]

[Race: Rabbit (Adult)]

[Spiritual Power: 1000]

[Super Talent: Evolution (Top-Tier Rare), Healing (Rare)]

[Constitution: Intermediate]

[Uses: 6]

[Comprehensive Rating: SS+]

Compared to her initial stats, her spiritual power, Super Talent, and Constitution had all been upgraded. Her final rating had also advanced from her previous S-Class to SS+!

Yu Zhizhi was now a Double S-level female who had awakened two talents, and for now, she was the only one who knew.

[System: The Empire’s next official assessment will formally update the host’s Level. Please do not miss it.]

On the Beast World Planet, females who advanced to S-Class received exclusive benefits.

And for those who advanced to SS Level, the perks were even greater.

Yu Zhizhi nodded lightly. "Mm-hmm."

She made a mental note of it.

Outside the door, a Hamster servant brought in a bowl of minced meat porridge. He patiently fed the young master as Yu Meng swallowed it in small bites.

The Little White Snake’s gaze never left his mother, as if he were afraid she would disappear.

It was rare for Teacher Dai Li to see Young Master Yu Meng eating. She said softly, "Ms. Zhi Zhi, the Duke has given instructions. We can take Young Master Yu Meng back to the Study."

During the Study’s renovation, a separate living space was set aside for Young Master Yu Meng.

"Wonderful!" Yu Zhizhi’s eyes lit up. ’If I can live with Little Amon, it’ll be so much more convenient to heal his Beast Bone every day.’

She thought of the countless small pits on Little Amon’s Golden Beast Bone. With her current spiritual power, it would probably take a full month to heal them all.

’And if I factor in helping him with his Evolution...’

’That would probably take another half a month.’

’The only problem is, I can’t guarantee that my current spiritual power is enough to help Little Amon evolve successfully.’

Upon hearing he could live with his mother, the Little White Snake’s tail wagged happily, sending ripples and small splashes across his medicinal bath. He had eaten a little and found that his body genuinely felt better; he no longer had that awful feeling of vomiting until nothing but bitter acid came up.

The Hamster servant placed him into a small bamboo basket lined with a soft, thin blanket.

"Young Master, it’s windy outside. Don’t catch a chill."

He knew that Young Master Yu Meng would much rather be snuggled in the Rabbit Clan Lady’s arms than be in a bamboo basket.

’But the Young Master’s body is still very weak and requires the utmost care.’

The Hamster servant followed cautiously behind the Rabbit Clan Lady, not daring to lift his head to look at the noble lady for fear of displeasing her.

Yu Zhizhi walked with a light step. She had been worried about Little Amon for so long, always terrified she would suddenly receive terrible news from the Duke Mansion...

Now, everything was fine!

She could heal Little Amon herself and be there to watch him grow up.

When the Duke returned, she would have to ask his permission to go see Tang Luo Ke. She had heard that Tang Luo Ke was undergoing secret treatment, and security was tight to prevent enemy spies from taking advantage of the situation to harm him.

However—although she had no plans to leave Valoran Imperial City anytime soon, Yu Zhizhi still had to find a way to locate her mission target as quickly as possible.

’A Cat Clan male, and he has to have a Special Mark.’

「Back at the Study」

The pool was filled with Ghost Lotuses in full bloom. A quick glance revealed what looked like a Red Lotus blooming among them.

Yu Zhizhi paused. A closer look revealed that the "Red Lotus" was actually the Little Octopus, leisurely sunbathing with its tentacles spread wide.

It seemed to be very pleased with this pond.

From here, there was even a connection to the outside of the courtyard, where a much more spacious lake lay.

Little Amon’s new quarters were very close to the Study.

Everything inside was ready.

There was a special area for his medicinal baths.

Teacher Dai Li said softly, "Usually, Lord Nuo’er comes to treat Young Master Yu Meng once every three days. However, he’s been staying at the Royal Palace all week. He should be returning with the Duke later on."

To outsiders, it seemed as if the Duke was always staying at the Royal Palace and rarely returned to the mansion.

’But things are different now,’ she thought. ’Ms. Zhi Zhi is back, so the Duke will probably come home every day.’

Yu Zhizhi guessed that the "Duke" Teacher Dai Li was referring to was likely a decoy he had intentionally left behind in the Imperial City, fooling everyone.

Back in the Study, Yu Zhizhi played with the Little White Snake for a while longer until he happily drifted off to sleep. Even in his dreams, he clutched a small, light-blue handkerchief she had given him, coiling his tail around it like he was hugging a pillow.

「The Next Day」

As promised, Geoffrey came to the entrance of the Study to pick up Yu Zhizhi.

"Ms. Zhi Zhi." The Peacock Clan male was once again dressed in golden aristocratic formalwear, several eye-catching Treasure Pearl Necklaces draped across his chest.

He helped Yu Zhizhi into the carriage.

"I’ve already arranged it with the Hughes family. They will gather all the members of their Cat Clan. Ms. Zhi Zhi, you may take your pick."

In Valoran, the Duke’s status was incredibly prestigious. To be able to enter the Duke Mansion as an attendant was an unattainable honor for many.

The Hughes family of the Imperial City was one such branch of Valoran’s Cat Clan.

Geoffrey had meticulously arranged everything.

In his eyes, Ms. Zhi Zhi’s requests were of the utmost importance; he had to ensure she was completely satisfied.

Even back at Moonrise, Geoffrey had been extremely respectful toward the Rabbit Clan Lady.

’After all, she was the female the Duke held in such high regard.’

The carriage arrived at the Hughes family estate.

In the Imperial City, the Hughes family was merely an ordinary noble house. The most prestigious branches of the Cat Clan were far away in Moonrise and on Cang Mountain.

The head of the family greeted them with a beaming smile.

Seeing Geoffrey alight from the carriage, followed by the Rabbit Clan Lady at his side, the entire welcoming party bowed low.

"Welcome, Mr. Jeffrey and Ms. Zhi Zhi. Please, come in—"

’Geoffrey was the wealthiest merchant on the Beast World Planet, while this Rabbit Clan Lady was an S-Class female in her own right, not to mention a guest of honor at the Duke Mansion.’

’And that wasn’t even mentioning that she had given birth to five Snake Pups with extraordinary talents.’

’That was the bloodline of Bolun, the First Duke of Valoran.’

’Furthermore, rumors said her relationship with the Imperial Weapon was extremely close. Some whispered that the K family was vying for the position of First Beast Husband.’

’In short, one could only imagine what this lady’s future status in Valoran would be.’

’Even the Empire’s own Little Princess couldn’t compare.’

Yu Zhizhi was led to the Hughes family’s magnificent reception hall, where she took the seat of honor. The head of the Hughes family quickly sent out the order, and soon, group after group of Cat Clan Beastmen were brought before her for her personal selection.

’Of course, I can’t just ask them directly, nor can I lift up their clothes to check.’

’But I still have the system.’

Yu Zhizhi redeemed a hint scroll from the system store. As soon as she encountered a Cat Clan male bearing the Special Mark, the system would notify her.

The head of the Hughes family and Geoffrey waited patiently, noticing that the Rabbit Clan Lady seemed to be paying very close attention to the Cat Clan males.

Geoffrey had been smiling happily, but when the head of the Hughes family solemnly presented his own sons as candidates, the teacup in Geoffrey’s hand suddenly trembled.

—Huh?