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

Chapter 233: The Ex-Wife of Marquis You

The rest room of the Ghost Institute.

Apart from Manluo and Lei Ying, all the other members of the Ghost Academy were completely bewildered as Lei Ying, this unexpected guest, "invited" them out.

It was called "invitation" in a nice way, but in reality, it was no different from herding ducks—Lei Ying just stood there casually at the door, waved her hands, and coaxed and pushed people out.

Yet her movements were so decisive and efficient, as if this were her territory all along.

However, Lei Ying is an ultimate beast tamer and the daughter of the evil Lei Hou, so her strength and status are undeniable.

Even if they were unwilling, they dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction or disobey in the slightest. They could only suppress their anger and dare not speak out.

Adding to the mix, Manluo played the good cop, chiming in, "Let's all go sit in the Leiming Courtyard's lounge first; it'll be more lively with more people."

Since the captain had personally offered a way out, everyone readily complied, reluctantly leaving their own rest room and moving towards Leiming Courtyard.

Only after walking a little further away, making sure those two couldn't hear him anymore, did he dare to mutter a few curses behind their backs, just to vent the nameless anger in his heart.

Lei Ying had no other choice but to do this.

Who could blame them for bringing such explosive news?

The two were about to discuss something of utmost importance; if even the slightest detail were overheard by others, the consequences would be unimaginable, and they would likely have to resort to ruthless measures.

We can't just let her and Manlu keep whispering to each other; that would be too obvious.

By asking the people from the Ghost House to leave, she was, in a way, protecting them.

As is widely known, Manluo's mother is Marquis Jiuyou, Manzhu.

This is undeniable, both from the appearance of the mother and daughter and their pet.

No one would believe that Manluo was not Manzhu's biological daughter.

So, according to what Manluo just said, Mutsuki is her other biological mother.

In other words, the woman who claims to be a divorced single mother, Marquis Manzhu of the Nine Netherworlds, was once in love with Muyue.

Moreover, Mutsuki's strength is quite remarkable.

The problem is, once you follow this line of thought, the timeline completely falls apart.

Manro is a third-year student; she'll be graduating after this competition.

Even if Mutsuki is a third-year student, wouldn't that mean she gave birth to Manro with Manju right after she was born?

What kind of operation is this? What gene-editing technology was used?

Or perhaps, in her youth, Manju fell in love with an embryo?

Lei Ying's thoughts were in complete disarray, and she didn't know where to begin.

Manluo, on the other hand, had a "go ahead and ask" expression, remaining calm and patient as she quietly waited for Lei Ying to speak.

Finally, after hesitating for a long time, Lei Ying managed to squeeze out her first question: "Are you the same age as your mother?"

Manluo calmly replied, "As far as I know, her real age should be a bit older than Lord Qingming Marquis Meng Tianxiang."

"Oh? She looks very young!" Lei Ying was quite surprised.

After all, Mutsuki's appearance didn't even look as mature as Lei Ying's own. Unexpectedly, the other party was older than Meng Tianxiang, the most senior among the four marquises.

As Lei Ying thought about it, she suddenly felt that she had vaguely grasped some clue.

Manju has the appearance of a mature and sophisticated woman, but her daughter Manluo is petite and delicate, which is likely due to inheriting Mutsuki's genes.

She silently gave herself a thumbs up for her cleverness.

However, this makes things even stranger.

Why would a woman older than Meng Tianxiang participate in the college league?

After racking her brains, Lei Ying tried to guess: "Is it that your Muyue mother wants to get your Manzhu mother's attention again, using the academy league to convey her love? Like that classic... ex-wife apologizing and begging for reconciliation plot?"

Upon hearing this, Manluo rolled her eyes without even thinking: "How could that be? What are you thinking?"

Lei Ying pressed on relentlessly, "Then tell me why? Why did your Muyue mother come to participate in this academy league?"

Manlu shook her head, her voice lowering slightly: "I don't know either."

She paused, as if recalling something, and then added softly, "Actually, this is the first time I've seen her since I grew up."

Even Manlu herself didn't know.

Upon hearing this, Lei Ying felt even more that her guess was quite reasonable.

She argued logically, "Think about it, didn't your Muyue mother use a golden skill, 'Heavenly Net Silkworm Catching,' during your battle? At the time, Xue Youyou and Bao Xiaoxing were commentating from the commentary booth, and they specifically mentioned that this skill was the courtship skill of the Nine-Turn White Moon Silkworm Fairy."

"I think your mother, Mutsuki, must have had a deeper reason for doing this."

Manluo's eyes widened: "There's such a thing?"

She was on the field at the time and had no idea what the commentary was saying. It was only now, after Lei Ying mentioned it, that she learned about it for the first time.

"Um!"

Lei Ying nodded vigorously: "Now you believe me, right?"

After Lei Ying said that, even Manluo herself had to admit that what she said might actually make some sense.

However, there is only a small degree of truth to it.

Then, Lei Ying sighed, "But speaking of which, it's hard to imagine that a beast tamer as strong as your mother has remained unknown all this time."

After a moment of silence, Manluo said softly, "She's not unknown at all; you must have heard of her."

Lei Ying was taken aback: "What title?"

Manluo gave Lei Ying a deep look and slowly uttered a few words: "The leader of the Moon Worship Cult, the Moon Mother."

"ah?!!"

Lei Ying's mouth gaped open, and she couldn't close it for a long time. She stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Now she finally understood why Manluo had so many worries.

It's likely that Manro herself only learned of this news in the last couple of days—waking up to find out that her other biological mother is the Alliance's greatest enemy would leave anyone bewildered.

At the same time, she also understood why Marquis Jiuyou, Manzhu, claimed to be a divorced single mother.

Her lover was the leader of the Moon Worship Cult, the Alliance's biggest nemesis. He wielded considerable power and was sworn enemies of the Alliance. This was something she couldn't openly admit. If anyone were in Manzhu's position, they would have to stick to the words "divorced and single."

Lei Ying said somewhat awkwardly, "I take back my guess."

Manluo: "..."

Manlu really wanted to complain, saying that nobody cared about her coinage guess anyway. She held back and swallowed her words.

After a moment, Lei Ying coughed lightly, her expression becoming more serious, and asked, "So, what are you now? Are you part of the Alliance, or the Moon Worship Cult?"

The conversation has now reached the most crucial question.

Lei Ying finally realized that this was the root of Manluo's troubles.

Identity, stance, belonging—these seemingly distant questions have now landed squarely in front of Manluo, leaving her no room for further evasion.

Manlu remained silent for a very long time, so long that the air seemed to freeze.

Finally, she fixed her gaze on Lei Ying's eyes and answered, word by word, "Lei Ying, I've received news that an earth-shattering battle is about to unfold between the Alliance and the Moon Worship Cult."

Many people will die, but I don't want you to get hurt.

Manro paused, as if weighing the weight of each word, and then said, "If the Moon Worship Cult wins, I'll save a place for you. And if the Alliance wins, I hope you'll save a place for me too."

After Manluo finished speaking, Lei Ying did not answer, but just stared straight at Manluo.

His gaze was clear and pure, without shock, anger, or hesitation; he was simply looking at her intently, as if he were re-evaluating someone he had known for a very long time.

Manluo felt a little embarrassed, turned her head away, and her ears turned slightly red: "What?"

Lei Ying chuckled, her clear laughter instantly dispelling the heavy atmosphere in the room: "You didn't just say that to me, trying to make me an accomplice, and you're deliberately trying to trick me, did you?"

Manluo smiled slightly and said, "How could that be? You came to me of your own accord; I didn't invite you over."

Lei Ying laughed, "Watch the finals, see how your mom tortures Xue Youyou!"

"Um."

Manluo responded softly, finally feeling a little relieved.

She knew that Lei Ying's words meant she had agreed.

There were no grand pronouncements, no blood oaths, just a simple sentence, like any ordinary agreement between them.

But the more understated the statement is, the more weight it carries.