Chapter 202: Chapter 202: When Will I Recover My Memories

"Nonsense."

Ao Jin said grumpily, "You and your Female Mother are eating the same thing. I cherish her too much for that."

’Right, he wouldn’t dream of murdering his own dear wife.’

Yu An rolled her eyes slightly and steeled herself to take a bite—

’Hey, this is actually pretty good!’

Just as the mother and daughter finished their meal and were about to chat, the Poisonous Insect Granny arrived again.

"Why is she here again?"

Yu An complained, "Female Mother, what is the Poisonous Insect Granny really here for? Is it truly to catch Ao Yun’s killer?"

"And Yu Yun," Yu Huang added. "They were both Ao Yin’s daughters. It’s just that Yu Yun was sent away when she was very young, and I didn’t know where she was sent before."

Later, she learned from Yu An that Yu Yun had been sent to the Beastman Continent.

Adding the news Chu Feng had sent back by carrier pigeon that day, Yu Huang had a vague guess.

’Over there, only Yu An would be of such interest. So if they were taking blood, it would naturally be Yu An’s blood.’

’As for the purpose of taking her blood...’

Yu Huang recalled how Ao Yin had constantly tried to drill it into her head, attempting to make her believe that Yu Yun and Ao Yun were their children.

But a fake was a fake, after all. It was just that for now, Yu Huang couldn’t use her bloodline to trace her own offspring.

But if Yu An’s Phoenix Blood were to be fused into Yu Yun or Ao Yun’s body, the two sisters would then share a blood connection with Yu Huang.

Only the blood of a Phoenix Beastman could do this, and Yu An would die from the loss of her Phoenix Blood. A cold glint flashed in Yu Huang’s eyes at the thought.

"Ao Yin’s order to me was to capture you and bring you back, but the Poisonous Insect Granny’s orders might not be the same."

Yu Huang instructed, "An’an, you must have someone with you for protection whenever you go out. If you encounter a danger you can’t handle, go into your space immediately to hide."

"Don’t worry about your space being discovered. As long as your Female Mother is here, they won’t even think about coveting your things!"

Ao Jin quickly added, "Your Female Mother is right. Your Beast Father will protect you too."

Yu An nodded emphatically. "Female Mother, Beast Father, I know."

With that, she hugged Yu Huang’s arm and swayed it back and forth. "With my Female Mother here, I’m not afraid of them at all."

Yu Huang’s expression softened. "Good girl."

The Poisonous Insect Granny had come looking for Yu Huang. Seeing that Yu An was also there, she changed her tune and said she wanted to chat with Yu An.

Yu An said without a change in expression, "I don’t even know you. What is there to talk about?"

"Beast Father, Mo Yan and I are going out to set up the stall. Can you have someone gather some more chestnuts for me?"

Ao Jin agreed, shot a warning glance at the Poisonous Insect Granny, and left with Yu An.

The Poisonous Insect Granny was furious but couldn’t show it. She said in a cold voice, "Vice Alliance Hierarch, when will we make our move?" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

’The sooner, the better. The Dragon Clan probably thinks we’ll take our time, so we should do the opposite and strike early to catch them off guard.’

"The Alliance Hierarch wants us to return as soon as possible. It wouldn’t be good to delay the subsequent plans."

Yu Huang picked up her teacup and said calmly, "I haven’t found the right opportunity yet. If Granny is in a hurry to go back, I can stay here alone."

"Absolutely not," the Poisonous Insect Granny refused instantly. "The Alliance Hierarch said I cannot leave you alone with the Dragon Clan. After all, this is their territory. It’s inevitable that they would try to harm you."

"But the time isn’t ripe," Yu Huang said, slowly beating around the bush with her. "If we act rashly, I’m afraid not only will we fail to take the person, but we’ll also alert the enemy."

"They actually believe I’m their Female Mother. I can use this as a pretext to stay, gain their trust, and then make a move. That would be the safest way. Why must we act so quickly?"

Yu Huang looked puzzled. "The Alliance Hierarch wants to go to war with the Dragon Clan. But even though Yu An is the young lady of the Dragon Clan, capturing her won’t make them surrender without a fight. Why is it so imperative to capture her before the war begins?"

The Poisonous Insect Granny’s eyes flickered. "Yu An has a great purpose. As for what that purpose is... the Alliance Hierarch didn’t tell me. We just need to follow orders."

"Alright," Yu Huang said helplessly. "I’ll find an opportunity to make a move as soon as possible."

’The Poisonous Insect Granny is Ao Yin’s confidante. She must know something, but her lips are sealed tight.’

’Yu Yun and Ao Yun are dead, so there’s no one to use Yu An’s blood on... unless it’s for Ao Yi and his brothers.’

At this thought, Yu Huang made a mental note to remind the brothers to be careful.

Still, a sense of unease lingered in her heart. Her intuition told her that Ao Yin’s reason for wanting to capture Yu An wasn’t as simple as just taking her blood.

As she thought of this, some blurry images flashed through her mind.

They came and went quickly. Yu Huang tapped her head. She thought she had seen a Merfolk in those images.

She was sitting across from the Merfolk, who seemed to be telling her something with a very solemn expression.

"Sigh—"

Yu Huang let out a soft sigh. For the first time, she felt a strong desire to recover her memories quickly. She had a premonition that once her memories returned, some of her questions would be answered.

They hadn’t set up the stall yesterday, so there were five types of treats for sale today. Besides the sugar-fried chestnuts and tanghulu, there were also the previous items: pearl milk tea, ginger milk pudding, and roasted sweet potatoes.

Yu An made a point of explaining to the Beastmen why she hadn’t opened the stall yesterday, and they were understanding.

"I saw it yesterday. Those people from the Invincible Alliance came to our Dragon City looking so aggressive. Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought they were starting a war."

"Let them start a war if they want! I’ve been itching to fight them for a while now. All they know is how to buy people’s loyalty, spouting nonsense about the Invincible Alliance being the best place in the world. Fine, say what you want, but then they go and put down our Dragon City, saying the people here are vicious and that it’s the absolute worst place to be!"

"Pah! They’ll shut up once we smash their heads open!"

Listening to this, Yu An reflected that one is influenced by one’s companions. The people of Dragon City... well, they had all learned from the Dragon Clan. Their local customs were both enthusiastic and fierce.

As they spoke, the first batch of chestnuts was ready.

The freshly roasted sugar-fried chestnuts were coated in a glossy, caramel-colored glaze. Their shells had split open, releasing a nutty, sugary aroma mixed with a hint of toasted fragrance that wafted outward.

Yu An peeled a few. The golden chestnuts were plump and full. She handed them to a few young cubs gathered around the cart.

"They’re a little hot, so take small bites."

The little ones took them, said a sweet thank you, and then took a tiny bite.

The chestnuts were dense and tender, sweet but not cloying. They instantly fell in love with the texture and tugged their parents over to buy some.

The tanghulu didn’t have such a rich aroma, but it was beautiful to look at.

The bright red and orange fruits were coated in a crystal-clear layer of hardened sugar. Their appearance alone was enough to attract the gazes of many adults and children.

Wen Qing had come by yesterday, but Yu An hadn’t set up her stall, so she had to leave disappointed. Today, she returned with her child, Yuan Yuan.

Yuan Yuan immediately set her sights on the hawthorn tanghulu. As soon as she got it in her hands, she eagerly took a bite.

The sugar coating was thin and crisp, not sticky at all. The sweetness spread through her mouth first, followed by a slight tartness.

This hint of sourness balanced the sweetness of the sugar, making the tanghulu not the least bit overwhelming.

Seeing her daughter eating so happily, Wen Qing couldn’t help but smile. Just as she paid and was about to leave, she caught a glimpse of the Poisonous Insect Granny, who had just come from the Dragon Clan’s territory.

In an instant, her face went deathly pale.