"May the Beast God protect you."
The Godfather lightly tapped the wolf cub's head with his fingertip.
He placed the second beast cub into the detection Array.
Nearby, Yu Zhizhi watched nervously. 'This Godfather... he looks so serious, meticulous, and elegant. Is he really not the person I think he is?'
The light of the Array surged. Columns of data materialized.
[Initial Test: 2nd Cub]
[Species: Wolf Cub]
[Sex: Male]
[Spiritual Power: 18,000]
[Superpower: To be unlocked]
[Physique: Martial God Level]
[Overall Evaluation: SS+]
"Another Beast Clan cub with a Martial God Level Physique..."
The beastmen murmured amongst themselves.
They had seen many beast cubs, and the Physique category's Levels, ranked from lowest to highest, were divided as follows—
Bronze → Silver → Gold → Diamond → Star Shining → Martial King → Martial God!
Although the second wolf cub's evaluation was lower than the first's, all the beastmen noticed that its Superpower was still waiting to be unlocked!
Even so, it was still rated SS+!
In just a few years, once its Superpower unlocked, it would be at least SSS-level to start!
Next up was the third wolf cub.
[Initial Test: 3rd Cub]
[Species: Wolf Cub]
[Sex: Male]
[Spiritual Power: 30,000]
[Superpower: Initial Thunder Element · Divine Thunder Level]
[Physique: Martial God Level]
[Overall Evaluation: SSS]
During the test, the little wolf cub sat quietly, nibbling on the eggshell in its paws to replenish its nutrients.
Its personality was much calmer than its two older brothers'.
But the data from the test was simply astonishing!
"——Thirty thousand spiritual power!!"
"Yeah, that's just too strong. It perfectly inherited its father's Strength."
"I heard that Don Locke K's initial spiritual power was exactly thirty thousand! And now, he has already gone through an Evolution to reach one hundred thousand..."
"Don't forget, the last time he took a public test was three years ago!"
"Does that mean he might have gone through another Evolution by now?"
The beastmen whispered amongst themselves, all of them marveling at this string of three little beast cubs born at the Martial God Level.
'Is this what an S-Class female is like? The talent of the cubs she gives birth to is simply heaven-defying!'
No wonder every family on the Beast World Planet was vying for an S-Class female. They would even accept a polyandrous marriage!
In the crowd, a young man from the Big Dog Clan was seething with jealousy.
'Damn it...'
'We just don't have an S-Class female. My sisters-in-law are all A+, and it takes them several years just to carry one litter...'
'My older brothers have top-tier talent too, but unfortunately, it can't be perfectly inherited by their beast cubs.'
'If this S-Class female from the Rabbit Clan was willing to marry into the Big Dog Clan...'
The young master of the canine clan's eyes suddenly widened. He had to go home and urge his two unmarried older brothers to hurry up and win her affection!
Next to him was the high-born lady of the Beast Clan, Nana. Her dark eyes were fixed on the floating golden data, her heart filled with resentment and bitterness.
'...Hmph.'
'I'm an S-Class female, too!'
'If I were the one to carry Lord Locke's cubs, they would definitely be born at the Martial God Level, too!'
Her family's branch of the Leopard Clan had been in decline, languishing in obscurity for decades.
Now that she had finally awakened as an S-Class, the high-born lady of the Leopard Clan's Black Panther lineage couldn't just marry any random male.
'If I'm going to find a mate, I must find the one with the strongest spiritual power!'
Since ancient times, the females of the Beast World have only ever mated with the strongest males around them to reproduce.
Across the entire Valoran Empire, the only one who could possibly meet her requirements was Don Locke K!
After all, his nickname was the "Imperial War Monster"!
He was the Valoran Empire's ultimate weapon, allowing it to stand proudly above all other males on the Beast World Planet!
Only by bearing Tang Luo Ke's cubs could she change her family's destiny.
Even if he was infamous, incomparably brutal, and locked underground day after day, never seeing the light of day...
Even if he was ugly and terrifying, with a monstrously savage physique, the high-born lady of the Leopard Clan wouldn't mind.
'When I choose a Beast Husband, I only look at strength!'
'Being able to produce an SSS Level beast cub and elevate my family is more important than anything else!'
Nana of the Leopard Clan clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
'How unfair fate is.'
'This Rabbit Clan female from who-knows-where somehow got pregnant with Tang Luo Ke's wolf cubs and gave birth to four at once!'
'Two SSS-level, one SS+, and one more...'
The results for the first three beast cubs were delightful; no one thought the fourth would be mediocre.
Now, the only thing everyone was anticipating was whether it would be a female.
This was the last one.
And the last chance.
Housekeeper Qiao was so nervous he couldn't stop wiping the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, while at his side, Donner stared intently as the Godfather picked up the last wolf cub and placed it in the testing Array.
Yu Zhizhi's gaze never left the Godfather's hands.
'I'm a little worried...'
'I'm afraid he might do something to harm the beast cub.'
The test data quickly appeared—
[Initial Test: 4th Cub]
[Species: Wolf Cub]
[Sex: Female]
[Spiritual Power: To be unlocked]
[Superpower: To be unlocked]
[Fertility: To be unlocked]
[Overall Evaluation: Awaiting good news]
...
The glittering golden lines of text nearly blinded the assembled beastmen.
They looked at the "Sex" category again and again—
"A female?!"
A unanimous gasp erupted from the crowd.
That's right! A female!
Only a female's initial test would result in a series of "To be unlocked" statuses.
On the Beast World Planet, a female's true public test and ranking wouldn't happen until she came of age!
Lisa jumped up in excitement. "A little miss! It's really a little miss!"
"The first female Black Wolf has been born into the new generation of the K family..."
"This is absolutely wonderful news!"
"It looks like the Imperial Family will make a special trip to celebrate this time!"
"Beast God be praised! Beast God be praised!"
Housekeeper Qiao bowed repeatedly before the divine statue, his voice trembling so much it was nearly inaudible. "As long as the young masters and the little miss can grow up safely, I am willing to give up twenty years of my life!"
Don Nal K walked up to Yu Zhizhi.
He knelt on one knee.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, he took her hand and placed a kiss on the back of the little Rabbit Clan female's hand.
"Ms. Zhi Zhi, please allow me to thank you on behalf of the K family. Thank you for giving birth to these four wolf cubs. We will devote the entire family's power to cherishing and protecting them."
Yu Zhizhi's face flushed slightly as she said softly, "You're welcome."
'So cute!'
No matter how many times they looked, the male beastmen couldn't help but sigh with emotion in their hearts.
'This little female from the Rabbit Clan is so beautiful, and her grade is so high. She's simply perfect!'
The beastmen quickly surrounded her.
In the spacious and bright banquet hall, a large crowd of well-wishers gathered around the little Rabbit Clan female. Many of the beastmen among them harbored ulterior motives, hoping to make an impression on her.
"Your Grace the Duke, the Emperor has sent a messenger. It seems there's a clue..."
A beastman guard walked to the edge of the crowd, stopping beside a man holding a glass of red wine.
The Duke of the Valoran Empire was a man of noble status. His golden, slit-pupiled eyes remained fixed on the young Rabbit Clan woman—
She was shining in the middle of the crowd.
Even from such a distance, he could smell the faint, elusive fragrance coming from her.
'This is...'
'...simply wonderful.'
'It seems I'll have to lure this little rabbit home as soon as possible.'
'Lest I fall behind on my plan.'
Meanwhile, Dracula, who stood outside the crowd of beastmen, watched the surrounded Yu Zhizhi, his deep, dark eyes as cold and still as stagnant water.