I was terrified! Raising a colossal star beast in the Beast Taming World

Xue Youyou's pupils suddenly widened in shock.

The words "Sister, I was just kidding" were almost out of her mouth, but when she met Manluo's eyes, all the words got stuck in her throat.

Those eyes were so earnest, so earnest that they didn't seem to be making a request, but rather like they were entrusting something heavy.

Xue Youyou's heart finally softened.

It's strange, really. Compared to Lin Yueyao, the petite Manluo actually has a more feminine charm. That stubborn yet fragile demeanor makes you want to pull her behind you and protect her.

Xue Youyou is not a pretentious person.

Since even the daughter of a nobleman has mustered the courage to call her "Mom," she might as well lend a hand and do a good deed.

However, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind, almost making her lose her composure—what kind of expression would Mutsuki have if she knew that her daughter was calling her "Mom" over and over again?

Thinking of this, Xue Youyou couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth, a mischievous smile appearing in her eyes.

She looked down at Manluo, her tone relaxed but not perfunctory: "Although the tea has expired, I'm always happy to help others. I can't guarantee whether it will work out in the end, but I'll do my best to help you."

Having received this promise, Manluo's tense expression finally relaxed a little.

Although there was still obvious shame on her cheeks, the relief and relaxation in her eyes were undeniable.

She felt utterly powerless to face the entire world alone; the mere thought of it made her feel breathless.

But Xue Youyou was different. Even though Manluo still had a lot of resentment towards her because of Lei Ying, and even felt instinctively hostile when she saw this white hair, she was also very clear that this hateful white-haired person in front of her was the strongest beast tamer in the current Yue Lanzhou era.

No one else could shoulder this burden for her.

Manro did not hesitate.

She knelt down decisively, her back ramrod straight, and spoke each word solemnly, as if making a vow: "During the Imperial Ritual, I will spare no effort to help you."

Xue Youyou looked at her with a half-smile, her eyes filled with a hint of mockery, but her tone was not harsh: "You can't say that. If your cult leader heard you say that, she would be heartbroken."

Manluo's body trembled slightly.

She remained silent for a long while before slowly raising her eyes, her voice filled with cautious probing and barely suppressed concern: "Excuse me... do you know where she is right now?"

The "she" she was referring to was, of course, Mutsuki.

Since last night, she has been completely unable to contact Manzhu. All means of communication have been ineffective; messages sent out seem to have been swallowed by the void, without any response.

As for Mutsuki, she never had any way to contact this adoptive mother.

Adding to that, the live stream of the Hero King girl this morning, which went viral throughout the state, felt like knives stabbing into her heart.

She had a vague feeling that the Moon Worship Cult's operation had probably failed, and that Manzhu had most likely lost her personal freedom.

This made her worry about Mutsuki's current situation.

If Manju is like this, what about Mutsuki?

Xue Youyou simply chuckled. Her smile was understated, her tone casual, yet it inexplicably put people's minds at ease: "Don't worry, she looks... quite well now."

Manluo paused, then murmured softly, "Is that so...?"

Xue Youyou nodded, her tone resolute: "Yes, she has also been chosen for the Imperial Ritual and will participate in it as well, so you don't need to worry."

"……Thanks."

Manlu did not press the matter further.

It wasn't that she didn't want to know more, she just felt that enough was enough.

For her, knowing that Mutsuki was still alive was enough.

After all, it's not accurate to say she was particularly close to Mutsuki. After giving birth to her, she completely ignored her, never showing up, never taking care of her, and never fulfilling any of her maternal duties.

She simply wanted the other person to live, to live well, that was enough. Just being alive was enough, nothing else was needed.

She stood up, but didn't leave immediately. She stood there, somewhat bewildered and hesitant, quietly watching Xue Youyou.

Xue Youyou raised an eyebrow, asking in confusion, "Is there anything else?"

Manlu shook her head gently. Her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something but swallowed it back. The last sound she uttered was very soft, yet it carried a sorrowful feeling of having nowhere else to go: "This world has no place for me anymore. Please let me... stay with you for now."

Xue Youyou gave her a strange look.

For a fleeting moment, she almost blurted out, "It's not that exaggerated," but after looking at Manluo's expression, she ultimately didn't utter that slightly flippant remark.

This girl is serious.

Xue Youyou's heart suddenly stirred, and a certain thought sprang up like a spark, instantly giving her pause for thought.

A slow, meaningful smile played on her lips, her tone tinged with mystery: "I know a good place, I'm sure you'll like it."

A look of surprise appeared in Manluo's eyes, and she couldn't help but look up at her.

The good place Xue Youyou mentioned was naturally Mutsuki's place. Thanks to Xue Ran's contact, she could also sense Mutsuki's location.

Without offering further explanation, she took Manluo and flew directly to a secluded villa on the outskirts of the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by lush greenery, it's so quiet that you can only hear the wind and birdsong.

Xue Youyou raised her hand and knocked on the door.

Not long after, footsteps approached from afar, and the door was opened from the inside, revealing Meng Tianxiang's face.

The moment Meng Tianxiang saw Xue Youyou, she was visibly surprised and blurted out, "How did you find me? I was just about to come looking for you—"

The words came to an abrupt halt.

Her gaze passed over Xue Youyou's shoulder and landed on the slender figure behind her, her pupils contracting slightly.