Future Beast World: Becoming A Pampered Beauty-Chapter 537 - 476: Starfall

After so many years together, he knew her every sensitive spot like the back of his hand.

Before long, Sang Luo went limp in his arms, panting delicately.

"You—!"

Her cheeks were flushed, but with anger. She opened her mouth and bit down hard on his broad, straight shoulder.

’She wanted to give him a child, but he wouldn’t let her!’

Lan Cang grunted but didn’t argue.

Sang Luo grew even angrier, biting her lip in mortified frustration. "Don’t tell me you really can’t get it up anymore. Or... have you just lost interest in me?!"

The man’s eyes fluttered open, his gaze hazy as he looked at her. His handsome, mature face was flushed an alluring red.

Seeing him like this, Sang Luo was reminded of their other, more heart-pounding passions. Her face flushed, and her heart pounded so fast she could barely breathe. A nameless fire that had been building inside her shifted elsewhere, an explosive sensation!

Sang Luo took a deep breath, pushed Lan Cang away forcefully, and straightened her clothes. "...Forget it. If you don’t want to, then don’t. I’ll bring the children to visit often when I have time."

"Luoluo..." But he hugged her tightly again, unable to let go.

He buried his face in the crook of her neck, only speaking after a long while.

"You just gave birth not too long ago. Rest well for now. We can talk about this later."

...

「A few days later.」

Fei Yuan returned. He first swung by the Phoenix Palace but, seeing no one, tracked them down to the North Continent.

"Why are you back by yourself? Where are Yan and Minos?" Sang Luo asked while munching on a fruit.

It was a unique Spiritual Fruit from the North Continent. It had a cool, chewy texture and wasn’t very large, making it a perfect snack. Lan Cang had stockpiled quite a few for her.

"Minos had matters to attend to at the Holy Palace, so he went back first. Yan is still in the Divine Realm. I’m here to take you there. Didn’t you used to clamor about wanting to visit the Divine Realm? I’ll take you there to have some fun."

"You guys got out of the Ghost Realm?"

"The Ghost Realm is no pleasant place. The Ghost Energy there is highly corrosive to one’s Divine Soul, so it’s not wise to stay for too long. We destroyed the Teleportation Gate that the Ghost Realm had hidden in the Divine Realm and came back."

Fei Yuan’s phoenix-like eyes curved into a handsome smile. "The Divine Realm is safe now. What do you say? Luo’er, want to bring the children over for a visit?"

"Alright. Little Qi and the others have been wanting to see the Divine Realm for a while now. Besides, Quan Jin just told me a few days ago that Little Qi and Little Yuan are awake. The two of them have been cooped up in the Dragon Tomb for so long. You can take them out for some fresh air."

"You’re not going?" Fei Yuan asked, surprised.

Sang Luo paused. "The Divine Realm doesn’t hold much appeal for me. I’d rather not go to the trouble."

"No, you have to go this time."

Sang Luo sensed a whiff of conspiracy and glared at him. "You’re trying so hard to trick me into going to the Divine Realm. You don’t have some other scheme in mind, do you?"

"Little Luoruo, why so vigilant? Your husband would never harm you~"

"Luoluo has the Divine Power of the Divine Tree in her body. The Phoenix Emperor must be here for that, right?" Lan Cang said, walking over with a platter of sliced fruit.

Fei Yuan gave him an appreciative glance. "Correct. The Blood Lotus Fruit that Luoluo consumed back then was the last Divine Fruit left behind by the Divine Tree at the end of its life. It’s different from ordinary Divine Fruits. That Rebirth Divine Fruit contains the essence of the Divine Tree’s inherited Divine Power—the very power necessary for its rebirth."

"I originally took the seed that contained the Divine Tree’s Divine Power from Luoluo’s body, transplanted it back in the Divine Realm, and grew it. But after the Divine River dried up this time, that Divine Tree withered again. There’s still residual Divine Power in Luoluo’s blood. Perhaps it can revive the Divine Tree once more."

"In that case, I’ll go pack. We can leave tonight," Sang Luo said to Fei Yuan. "Before we go, I want to have a few more words with Cangcang."

Fei Yuan nodded, not wanting to intrude. "Call me when you’re ready. I’ll come get you."

"Okay."

Fei Yuan teleported away.

Sang Luo turned and hugged Lan Cang, taking a deep, lingering sniff of his scent. "I’m afraid I’ll be gone for a long time again," she said wistfully.

Lan Cang knew she only wanted to stay because of him. He gently stroked her long hair with his warm, dry hand. "Luoluo, the Divine Realm needs you. Go do what you have to do. I’ll be here at home, waiting for you."

...

「That evening.」

Fei Yuan appeared. "Luo’er, is there anything else you need to say?"

"Nothing else. Let’s go." Sang Luo summoned the children.

When the children heard they were about to go to the Divine Realm, they were absolutely thrilled.

"Be good. Don’t run around. Stay close to Mommy and Uncle Fei Yuan." Sang Luo was even holding a small red flag. The little ones lined up obediently behind her, sorted by size.

A key radiating a seven-colored divine light appeared in Fei Yuan’s hand. He swiped it through the void, and a rift tore open, forming a Gate.

Inside the Gate, it was pitch black; nothing could be seen.

But the moment one stepped into the Gate, they vanished instantly.

Lan Cang watched the spot where they had disappeared for a long time before turning and heading back to his study.

Several years passed in a flash.

Sang Luo never returned.

Reviving the Divine Tree was an extremely long and arduous process. It would likely take decades to see any results.

...

「City Lord Mansion, Study.」

Lan Cang had just finished revising a proposal when he suddenly covered his mouth, coughing violently.

"City Lord, your illness is acting up again." Someone proficiently brought over a bowl of medicinal soup.

"It’s nothing, just the same old problem." Lan Cang covered his mouth and shook his head, his voice weak. "Take this medicine away. There’s no need to bring it anymore."

"But... City Lord, your health..." The Servant caught a glimpse of the handkerchief in the City Lord’s hand—it was stained with blood!

His face changed drastically. He fell to his knees with a THUD and pleaded, "City Lord, your health is what matters most! Please, drink the medicine!"

Lan Cang shook his head with a bitter smile. "This medicine is useless for me." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

He knew his own body better than anyone.

Over hundreds of years, Ice-breaking City had grown into one of the six major cities of the North Continent, the culmination of half his life’s work. But Lan Cang’s health was only getting worse.

He had sought out doctors and remedies for years, and had even asked a Divine Venerable to examine him. They found no illness, yet he grew weaker by the day, the root cause remaining elusive.

In the end, he could only attribute it to the Pollution Source Crystal Stone he had accidentally swallowed as a child. It had likely seeped deep into his bones and marrow, into every fiber of his being. It couldn’t be completely eradicated; it had become a part of him. While it had helped him mutate from an ordinary Wolf Beast, it had also shortened his lifespan.

In his youth, his strong and healthy body could resist the Pollution Source’s corrosion. But as his body aged and weakened, the pollution began to retaliate with a vengeance, consuming his very flesh and blood.

Knowing his time was short, Lan Cang had long since made arrangements. He was gradually transferring his power to his son and daughter. Matters beyond their capabilities were entrusted to his most loyal subordinates, who would assist the three children in carving out a world of their own.

At this point, he had no regrets.

...

「Holy Domain.」

「Holy Palace, Meditation Chamber.」

Minos’s eyes suddenly snapped open, a golden light floating in his azure pupils. He rose, summoned an attending Servant, and went to Buxing Hall.

As soon as he entered the hall, a vast and boundless Star River Map materialized on the floor. The space around him shifted rapidly, and countless stars swirled at his side as if he had plunged into a sea of stars.

Golden light flowed from Minos’s fingertips. The sea of stars shifted and changed, finally settling on a single point.

High in the celestial sphere was an exceptionally brilliant star, orbited by several other stars that clustered around it like a court of attendants.

Minos gazed at the brightest star, a faint smile touching his lips.

But then, he noticed one of the surrounding stars weaken and dim, fading away in a streak of light.

Minos froze.

A few seconds later, he used his Spiritual Power to quickly write a letter, sending the news to Sang Luo, who was far away in the Divine Realm.