Chapter 55 - News of Pregnancy

Heikou (Black Dragon Mouth)

Heicheng (Black Dragon City)

Censorate (Supervisory Court)

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Children's friendships form quickly, especially when they discover someone more impressive than themselves. They compete to be friends with those who stand out.

When the city's screening platform began showing footage of the school's hunting competition, the school organized a collective viewing for the students.

After the children saw Pa Rou Rou and Xiao Ye's performances, they were even more excited.

"I want claws too! Pa Rou Rou's claws are so cool!"

"I want Xiao Ye's teeth! They're so sharp!"

Meanwhile, Xiao Ye and Pa Rou Rou stood proudly in the front row, puffing out their little chests.

The students from the neighboring basic class were filled with envy. None of their classmates had made it into the top five of the hunting competition. It was all the little ones from the preschool class who stole the show.

Especially Gou Sheng, who was envious of the sharp teeth and claws of the kids from outside the city. Even their pupils were beautiful. He looked down at his own short hands, his nails neatly trimmed by his mother.

"Ugh, why aren't I as strong as them? I want sharp claws too!" Gou Sheng clenched his fists.

He couldn't stop talking about it even while doing his homework at home. His mother had no choice but to change the subject: "Wang Wang, you're going to have a little brother or sister soon."

Gou Sheng froze, then shouted, "What?! Really?"

"Yes, it's already been two months. In eight more months, you'll meet them."

Gou Sheng screamed with excitement, completely forgetting about teeth and claws. He was going to have a little brother!

Yin Jixue also received the news. With Black Dragon City's small population, gossip spread quickly. Feng Xiu reported it to her as soon as she heard.

Yin Jixue cupped her face and calculated the time: "Two months means the baby will be born during the coldest part of winter. Black Dragon City is about to welcome a new life!"

It was a good omen. The baby was conceived during the season of renewal and would be born in summer, avoiding the discomfort of extreme weather.

Feng Xiu glanced worriedly at Yin Jixue's stomach: "When will we hear news from you, Your Highness?"

Yin Jixue pointed at herself: "Me?"

She was still an innocent child. She hadn't even held hands with the demon king.

"Yes, Ruo Shui and I could help take care of the little prince or princess."

"What little prince or princess?" Lou Zhao suddenly appeared.

Yin Jixue innocently looked up at the sky, leaving Feng Xiu to explain.

Feng Xiu lowered her head: "We were discussing when you and Her Highness would have a child. A family in the city is expecting."

Yin Jixue hadn't felt embarrassed earlier, but now, with the other party present, she felt awkward.

Lou Zhao thought his wife wasn't the type to blush, but her face was now bright red.

"I'll keep that in mind. You may leave."

After Feng Xiu left, Yin Jixue grew even more nervous.

Oh no, she had only teased the demon king verbally. Was she about to face retribution?

The demon king moved closer.

"Do you want a child?"

Yin Jixue turned her head away: "Don't be ridiculous. Feng Xiu brought it up."

Her face was red, and her ears felt like they were on fire.

Lou Zhao pretended to understand: "Oh, I thought it was your idea."

Yin Jixue muttered, "Can we change the subject? I don't want a child."

Lou Zhao, having finally caught an opportunity to tease her, wasn't about to let it go. He leaned over the desk, locking eyes with Yin Jixue: "Why not? Don't you like children?"

Even a rabbit bites when cornered, let alone Yin Jixue.

Taking advantage of the demon king's guard being down, she stood up, grabbed his collar, and pulled him closer, smirking: "Why wouldn't I want one? Isn't that up to you?"

Lou Zhao felt her breath on his face, and soon his face was even redder than hers.

"You… let go of me first." He was afraid he might accidentally hurt her.

Yin Jixue chuckled: "Weren't you curious earlier? I've answered. What's your response?"

"I… you… you're still too young…" Lou Zhao turned into a cloud of black mist and fled in embarrassment.