Chapter 373: Mermaid! Soul Resonance

Although Yu Zhizhi didn’t know why, this was a taboo for the Crown Prince. She grew anxious, afraid that if she angered him, she would be sent straight back to the room she’d stayed in when she first arrived.

That place was far from his bedchambers, which would mean even fewer opportunities...

Yu Zhizhi’s face paled. Just then, the Snowflake Bracelet on her wrist began to emit faint wisps of purple light, which gently wrapped around her wound.

The tiny cut, along with the bloodstains, gradually vanished as if smoothed away.

Yu Zhizhi froze.

’This bracelet... The Purple Fox gave it to me before I came here.’

’It even has this kind of effect?’

’Is this Lord Li Yuan’s way of protecting me?’

If she hadn’t been so close to the Crown Prince, the tiny wound would have healed without her even noticing, leaving no trace behind.

Cang Lan noticed the scent of blood disappear.

His eyes were dark and profound. "Turn around."

Yu Zhizhi, sitting on the floor, slowly turned around. Her long hair was slightly disheveled, a small red patch had formed on her forehead, and teardrops still clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look utterly pitiable.

The Rabbit Clan girl was clutching her wrist, and Cang Lan’s gaze fell upon it. Though the aura had only appeared for an instant, he had still sensed it.

"The fox gave it to you?"

Yu Zhizhi nodded.

Cang Lan shot her a sidelong glance. In the dim bedchambers, his figure was elongated by the shadows, making him appear mysterious and alluring.

"To be able to grant your wish and send you to the Extreme Ice Palace... he treats you quite well."

’And he even went out of his way to give her a bracelet that could heal scratches.’

Yu Zhizhi looked up at the man standing before her and answered truthfully, "I saved Lord Li Yuan once. He said he doesn’t like being indebted to people, so he helped me fulfill... my wish."

Cang Lan walked over to the low table and sat on a soft cushion.

"You may leave."

Yu Zhizhi knew tonight’s operation had failed. She could also be sure of one thing: her pheromones were useless on him.

’Does this mean I have to wait until he’s weak before I can...?’

But an opportunity like that couldn’t be forced; it could only be chanced upon.

She used a nearby clothes rack to slowly pull herself to her feet. "Understood."

Cang Lan picked up his wine cup and watched the small rabbit’s silhouette. She walked toward the exit, crestfallen, her cheeks puffed out and her rabbit ears drooping pitifully, as if stewing in frustration.

Suddenly, the young female rabbit stopped in her tracks.

She turned her head, her glossy dark eyes staring straight at him.

"Prince Canglan."

Yu Zhizhi asked softly, "May I dine with you from now on?"

’I have to take every chance I can to get close to this Big Tiger!’

Cang Lan glanced at her but didn’t answer.

"Then it’s settled!" With that, Yu Zhizhi hurried away, taking his silence as tacit agreement and giving him no chance to refuse.

After the young female left, Cang Lan drained his cup. He recalled the scent of her blood from earlier. It was far too sweet...

He slowly wiped the residual red stain from his lips with his thumb. As he looked down at the food on the tray, the corner of his mouth slowly curled into a strange smile.

Yu Zhizhi slept very soundly that night.

Perhaps it was because so much had happened during the day.

She dreamed of the Ice Crystal Dragon cub. It suddenly grew as large as a small mountain, its ice crystals glittering under the sun. It had become a behemoth, chasing her with a massive, gaping maw.

The path was winding, and the air around her was unbearably cold.

Just as Yu Zhizhi thought she was about to be eaten, an ice-colored barrier materialized before her, firmly shielding her.

The feeling was strangely familiar.

It felt so warm, so safe...

Yu Zhizhi woke up.

She was lying on the large bed, half of her blanket having slipped to the floor. Her forehead was covered in sweat from the chase in her dream.

Her heart was pounding.

But a thread of coldness emanated from between her eyebrows. Yu Zhizhi closed her eyes for a moment, then slowly sat up, clutching the blanket tightly.

’...What’s going on?’

Yu Zhizhi couldn’t resist touching her forehead. The cold energy grew stronger, but it wasn’t biting. Instead, it was a refreshing coolness that soothed her body and mind.

Gradually, she began to feel an intensely strong presence...

Something occurred to Yu Zhizhi. "Sen... Sensen?"

A mist-like Ice Qi gradually materialized before her, slowly enveloping her. She could clearly feel this Strength boring into her chest, gradually merging with her very marrow and blood.

The entire process lasted for several minutes.

When the ice mist slowly dissipated, Yu Zhizhi found her forehead was burning hot. She hurried out of bed and over to the mirror.

In the mirror, Yu Zhizhi saw an ice-colored mark appear on her forehead. It looked like a budding branch, full of life. But the mark quickly began to fade.

Everything returned to normal.

Yu Zhizhi lightly touched her forehead. "Soul Resonance?" she murmured.

She remembered Sensen telling her back in the Deep Sea Imperial City that he would raise his Glacier Talent to Level 6. Once he did, he could bind with her and protect her from afar whenever she was in danger.

’So...’

’Sensen successfully leveled up?!’

A flash of excitement lit up Yu Zhizhi’s eyes. It was a shame she didn’t have a communicator and couldn’t contact Yusen.

’I can’t believe he reached Level 6 so quickly.’

’Sensen is amazing.’

Yu Zhizhi couldn’t help but touch her forehead where the mark had vanished. Even though they hadn’t exchanged a single word tonight, she understood Sensen’s feelings.

Her mood instantly brightened.

Part of it was because Sensen had leveled up, and she was happy for him.

The other part was that with this mark, she felt as if Sensen was right there with her, always keeping her company.

’I really want...’

’...to see him soon.’

The matter of the smuggler was in the past now. Back in Greenfield City, the Duke himself had tested her and found nothing unusual. The Big Shark was there too. ’He shouldn’t suspect me anymore, right?’

Yu Zhizhi sat before the mirror for a long time.

「Dawn broke.」

Footsteps sounded from outside the door. "Ms. Zhi Zhi, are you awake?"

"Please come in."

Two female attendants from the Extreme Ice Palace pushed the door open and entered. One of them held a light-colored court gown.

"Ms. Zhi Zhi, please allow us to help you with your hair and makeup."

Yu Zhizhi remembered she was scheduled to meet with reporters today.

She couldn’t help but glance back at the mirror, confirming there was nothing on her forehead.

"Okay~"

The two female attendants helped her into a magnificent gown. The court dress had a deep, jewel-toned blue as its base color, with an outer layer of light, transparent silk organza. Her waist was cinched with a belt inlaid with tiny pearls and crystals.

Below the belt, the skirt fanned out, forming an exquisite, lace-edged train.

The two maids looked on in awe.

The handmade, custom-tailored gown was stunning, but the Rabbit Clan Lady wearing it was even more so.

’I heard she’s an SS-Level female!’

’The Moon Rising Empire hasn’t had an SS-Level female since the Queen passed away!’

They styled the future Crown Princess Consort’s long hair into an updo and placed a magnificent crystal tiara on her head. Reflected in the mirror, the Rabbit Clan female’s skin was as smooth and white as milk silk, her eyes sparkled, and her lips were a lovely rouge red.

SOB!

’She’s so beautiful!’

’This news is going to stun the entire world!’