In a small, rundown room, three individuals… three beasts… three beastkin were engaged in a heated argument.

  "So, if I understand correctly, the priestess of the Imperial Spirit Sanctuary, one of the three great sanctuaries of the beastkin kingdom, has disappeared. And now you want me to take her pce to protect the beastkin?" Ye Lan nodded sagely, her expression practically screaming, I’m very smart.

  Across from her, Niu Tou (Bull Head) and Ma Mian (Horsehead)1So... all this time, I was wrong, and it turns out their names were actually these and not some kind of nickname as I originally thought... discreetly wiped the sweat from their brows. There were rumors that beastkin priestesses were born with some kind of intellectual deficiency, and it seemed those rumors might just be true…

  "Miss Priestess, please return with us and inherit your rightful position! Don’t worry, your responsibilities won’t restrict your personal freedom. You’ll just need to learn some aristocratic etiquette, attend a few noble gatherings, host a priestess festival once a year, and then..."

  A relentless stream of duties spilled from Ma Mian’s mouth, making Ye Lan’s head spin. She clutched her forehead, overwhelmed.

  "Enough! Enough! Enough! Just tell me what kind of privileges a priestess gets" she demanded, rubbing her temples and waving a hand.

  "Privileges?"

  "There are plenty!" Ma Mian grinned. "The priestess holds a position second only to the king. You’ll enjoy all the benefits of nobility, and we’ll train you with all our resources. In less than ten years, you’ll become a level 200 powerhouse"

  Level 200?

  Ye Lan’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. She had suspected as much before, but hearing it confirmed still sent a jolt through her. The beastkin race was truly terrifying!

  Their level cap wasn’t 100, but 200! This… this was absolutely insane!

  She couldn’t even begin to fathom the strength of a level 200 beastkin warrior. Would they be able to cause earthquakes just by stepping on the ground? Tear the sky apart with a single strike?

  It sounded incredible!

  However…

  "If this position is so amazing, why did the previous priestess run away? Are you hiding something from me?" Ye Lan narrowed her eyes suspiciously, raising a finger.

  Immediately, Niu Tou and Ma Mian broke into a cold sweat, shaking their heads frantically. "N-No! The priestess is one of the most prestigious figures among the beastkin! We have absolutely no idea why your predecessor ran away!"

  "Really?"

  "Really, really!"

  "Alright, I'll go back with you"

  "That's wonderful!"

  "But on one condition!"

  At Ye Lan’s demand, Niu Tou and Ma Mian showed no objections. To them, as long as they could bring the priestess back, whether it was one, ten, or even a hundred conditions, it was all fine.

  Ye Lan nodded in satisfaction before raising both hands and cpping twice. Immediately, Chuyue timidly stepped inside from outside.

  "Mama~"

  "Mama!?"

  Both beastkin’s eyes widened in shock as they stared at Ye Lan. In their hearts, they thought. For the priestess to already have a daughter at such a young age… impressive!

  The corners of Ye Lan’s mouth twitched as she shot them a sharp gre.

  "I'm her adoptive mother, understand? If I return to the Beastkin Kingdom, she has to come with me. If not, I simply won’t go!" she decred firmly.

  She couldn’t leave Chuyue behind. Who knew what humans might do to her? No matter how talented she was, her level was still only 8.

  Niu Tou and Ma Mian exchanged gnces, their faces filled with resignation.

  "This... this will be difficult, Miss Priestess. You should know that our race does not have a very friendly retionship with humans. We, as vegetarians, wouldn’t do anything, but those who are carnivores wouldn’t be able to resist upon seeing her. Bringing this human into beastkin territory would be extremely dangerous..." Both of them looked at her with evident concern.

  Ye Lan’s face darkened. She immediately took Chuyue’s hand and, without hesitation, turned to leave. Seeing this, Ma Mian panicked and hurriedly stepped forward, only to stumble and fall to the ground.

  "Wait! Let me examine this child’s body! There might be a solution!" Ma Mian, still sprawled on the floor, stretched out an arm and pleaded desperately.

  Ye Lan hesitated for a moment before crouching down and speaking to Chuyue. "Go to Uncle Ma Mian and let him examine you. Don’t worry, he won’t hurt you"

  Chuyue timidly nodded and approached Ma Mian. With newfound seriousness, he raised his hand and pced it on the girl’s head.

  [Skill: Super Detection]

  Chu Yue’s body and mind instantly fell within Ma Mian’s detection range. Suddenly, his eyes widened in shock.

  "Shit! Why does she have so many genes?! Is she beastkin? No, is she human? Well, whatever, this actually makes things easier" Ma Mian decred confidently.

  "Do you have a method?" Ye Lan asked curiously, stepping closer.

  Ma Mian, full of pride, pced his hands on his waist and raised his head. "It’s very simple. It’s true that for a human, the beastkin territory is dangerous, there’s no doubt about that. But if we turn this child into a beastkin, then the problem is solved!"

  "Turn her... turn her into a beastkin? Is that even possible?" Ye Lan blinked in disbelief.

  Can something like this really be done? Converting another race? This is incredible!

  "A normal human couldn’t be converted, but this girl has multiple beastkin genes, so it’ll be easier. I'm going to prepare right away!" Ma Mian decred before turning around and delivering a strong punch to Niu Tou, who had been zing around behind him.

  "Get to work! Give me your magic!" he ordered sternly.

  "Oh, oh!"

  Niu Tou transferred his 82 magic points to Ma Mian, who already had 83. Now, with a total of 165 magic points.

  He pced his hand on Chuyue’s head, releasing a miraculous glow that enveloped her entire body.

  [Magic: Yin Modification]

  Yin Modification: A special ability of the beastkin sanctuary used to modify the female body structure. It is generally used to aid in reproduction or physical recovery, though some beastkin have taken this magic to astonishing levels.

  "Ha!"

  Chu Yue’s body began emitting cracking sounds, and Ye Lan couldn't help but worry, unable to see what was happening inside the light.

  Ten seconds ter, Ma Mian, drenched in sweat, took a step back as the light surrounding Chuyue began to fade, revealing her figure more clearly.

  Swish! Swish!

  A pair of snow-white wings suddenly unfurled, and from within the fading light emerged a beautiful young girl with golden hair.

  "Mama!"

  With excitement, she rushed into Ye Lan’s arms. The tter, still in shock, stared at the girl before her. This radiant figure, who looked almost like an angel... was she really Chuyue?

  [Detection]

  Name: Chu YueGender: FemaleRace: BeastkinLevel: 8Equipment: NoneSkills: Leopard, Falcon, Rhinoceros, Buffalo, Lion, Chick, True Chick.Attack: 250Defense: 200Agility: 300 (Flight: 500)Magic: 8 points

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