In the city of Avarice, business seemed to be booming from the slums. The once dirty place was now cleaned and devoid of homeless children. There were also popular shops where they sell ice creams and freshly baked bread. At the ground floor of ChangHao firm, there were people lined up and shouts were heard from inside.
"Order for table 1!"
"Would you like to have a table outside? We're currently full."
"Here's the payment for table 21."
"Order for table 6!"
"Clean table 3!!!"
"Welcome!"
People in the line waited patiently until they moved a step closer to the entrance of the building. They talked and gossip every chance they got.
This particular newcomer, who was eyeing the shop with interest, squeezed himself in the middle of the line.
"Hey! Watch it! Newcomers go to the last! We've been waiting for thirty minutes here. Move it!"
He was shoved out and then he scratched his chin, "What's with you, people? What's so interesting about this shop anyway?"
All the people in the line glared at him and shooed him away. However, he came back and lined himself last until he arrived in front of the entrance.
"Would you like a table inside or outside?"
"A demi-human?!" He exclaimed.
The demi-human's eyes twitched and then repeated, "A table inside or outside?"
"A-a table inside."
"Please come forward, I will guide you to your table," a different demi-human said, turned her heels and then walked gracefully. The man had no choice but to follow.
"This is your table and this is the menu."
The man sat and eyed the menu. "What do I do?" He said as he picked up the hard thin sheet of paper.
"This is the list of meals, drinks, and desserts you want to order and eat. And here is the corresponding price. Raise your hand and say 'Order please' and someone will come and take your order."
"Oh… okay. Thanks."
All of the food in the list was new to him and his eyes were spinning from all these new words. He called the demi-human earlier and said, "Um… I'm new here, so what's your recommendation?"
"Oh. I recommend the Set A from this section. This dessert will likely go well with the meal. Will that be all?"
"Yes, please."
"Alright. Your order will be prepared in 10 minutes."
"Isn't that too long?"
"We serve people their meals while it's hot. Please do be patient."
"Oh… that's new."
"Yes. Our boss wanted all the best for every customer. Now, please excuse me," the demi-human said as she went to the counter and said, "Order for table 17!"
After the man waited for his meal, he saw a little girl enter the shop grandly. "Isn't it… you have to wait in line?"
"Boss!"
"Eh?!"
"Welcome back!"
"I'm back," she tersed, then entered the kitchen.
The man was puzzled the entire time and then, finally, his order arrived. And damn… the smell was so good. Then he asked the waitress, "What kind of meat is this?"
"Oh. That is whale meat, sir."
"Whale?! Isn't that like… so hard to catch? And we're not even near the ocean!"
"We and our boss hunt in the ocean for food."
"Ah. I see… and what about this dessert? I remember… this is called pudding, right?"
"Yes, sir. That is made with eggs and milk."
"Eh?! You can make this with just those?!"
"Yes, sir."
"Amazing..."
"Well then, enjoy your meal."
"Uh… thanks?"
The waitress smiled warmly then bowed and left the man. He relinquished the smell and then cut a small piece. He ate it and his face showed pure bliss. "Uuuu!!! This is delicious!"
"Oh fck… this is a high class food. I forgot to bring gold coins with me!" He muttered as he chewed and then looked at the menu again. He prevented himself from spluttering his food and then looked at the menu closely. "... for only 2 silvers?! And the dessert… is 50 copper coins?! This… is incredible… and cheap!"
Moments later, he ordered more and then ate until he was full. He didn't mind that he spent almost 30 silver coins for this meal.
A little girl looked at the man's leaving figure and giggled to herself. Her employees giggled at the same manner and went back to their cleaning work. After all, it was already closing time and the man was still there, ordering.
"Boss, Master Hao is waiting for you in your office," Flora, who was now a busty young lady, said to her.
"Okay. I'll be going," Chang Xiuying said and left.
She climbed the stairs and then went to her office on the 4th floor. Opening the door, she saw Qiang Zhihao sipping tea from a cup.
"What's the matter?"
"I just wanted to say that my students are ready for their first campaign. They already reached the fifth stage and their bodies are changing."
"That's great to hear. Any more news?"
"Yes. Farma, this fellow, already reached the sixth stage just yesterday. He is bedridden and he needs to have his meridians opened with your help."
"Can't you do it by yourself?"
"I can't. His Qi is purer than mine."
"Oh. We should get your Qi purer then."
"That will take a long time for me."
"Don't worry about it. I'll give you a manual later. Show me to Farma's room."
However, when Chang Xiuying was slowly approaching the designated room, her vision blackened and then her body was burning. She leaned on the wall, clutching her head. She could feel it… one of her cores were trembling and there was a huge ripple coming from the center of his oceanic Energy.
Then, a blackhole came out of the ocean and then ate the trembling core. It made a connection to the center core and then a black line bursted out of her core to her mind.
"Aargh!" She exclaimed in pain and finally collapsed.
When she came to, she immediately sat up from her fluffy bed.
"Oh fck!"
[I've been telling you to not suddenly get up whenever you are from a deep sleep.]
"Sorry… I was just---"
[Never mind that. You have to see this particular black core in your body.]
"Okay."
She peered deep into her body and then saw a tiny blackhole almost 2/10 of the sizes from the largest cores. However, the feeling was too intimidating and ominous.
[This is the core of the Dark Sovereign. It seeped into your bones and assimilated itself. You have one powerful and evil bloodline. Later, I will give you the manual of this Dark Sovereign. First of all, with this power, you can control the body of a person and it's the greatest taboo. If 'they' came to know, you'll be killed.]
"Oh… I'll be careful about it."
[Sigh… your body is the most troublesome.]
"How come?"
[I did my own research about the three bloodlines within you. The other two deep in your oceanic Energy were already activated and you've been unconsciously using it. Then this matter came, the sleeping Dark Sovereign blood in your body awakened, rendering you resistant to all types of dark powers and have control over the dark element.]
"How about the other two?"
[All I have to say is that those two are the most troublesome. Their history run deep and incapable of forgiveness.]
"You mean… they did something bad?"
[More than bad.]
"I see… alright… thank you for watching over me."
[That's all? You don't want to know more?]
"I want to… I really want to… but I don't know why I can't. You once told me that I came from parents who are criminals and their actions cannot be forgiven… I'm afraid, Xue."
[Even a person like you have worries huh.]
"I'm still human..."
[Human? Naaaah. You're not.]
Chang Xiuying sighed. Right. She's different from all of the people here.
"Alright… I have to get used to this body."
[Agreed.]
"Thanks."
[You're my host. I am responsible for you.]
Chang Xiuying smiled and then laughed. Then she heard footsteps, multiple footsteps outside of her room and then her door was busted open.
"Master!!!"
"Eh?!"
"YOU'RE OKAY! Thank goodness!" Flora said and cried. Chang Xiuying stood up and then patted the female's head.
"You did good."
"Yes… yes..."
"Thank you for worrying too, everyone," she said to the people outside of her room, watching them.
"Yes, boss!"
"Also, I have something to talk to you all about."
Flora hugged Chang Xiuying's head to her supple breasts and then coaxed her, "You should rest first, master. You need more energy for tomorrow. Look, your eyes looked tired."
"I'm fine, Flora. It's---"
"Shh… master, sleep, okay?"
"..."
"You need more rest. Besides, look, you're much taller than when you are days ago."
"Eh… oh… you're right..." she does seem taller for a seven-year-old… Chang Xiuying looked at Flora, smiling at her warmly. "Okay, I'll rest."
"Good," Flora said as she hugged her more tightly.
'What's wrong with her...' Chang Xiuying thought.