Flying Sports Cars usually only had two to four seats. But since females typically had multiple Beast Husbands, a standard model simply couldn't accommodate that many people.
A regular Flying Sports Car cost tens of millions. While the wealthy could afford to buy several—or simply use a large flying device for family outings—a large-model Flying Sports Car like this one was extremely rare.
On Blue Star, you couldn't just add more seats. It wasn't something money alone could buy. After all, these vehicles used exclusive transport channels and their prices were astronomical.
That was why he was so utterly stunned.
Just moments ago, they were carrying tattered bags and being scorned for not even owning a flying device. Now, they were returning in a stretch-model Flying Sports Car. The contrast was so stark it would have shocked anyone.
As they passed through the main gate, Yan Yichen saw the guard's shocked expression and felt a surge of delight. "Did you guys see that? The look on that guard's face... Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
Hearing this, Yue Junxiao turned his head to look back. "Huh? I was focused on the gate. I didn't see it!"
But the Flying Sports Car was so fast that the gate had already vanished from sight in an instant.
Yan Yichen was so startled by the sudden movement that it scared his beast form right out of him. A few brilliant red feathers sprouted on his face as he widened his eyes and yelled, "Yue Junxiao, you're driving! Watch the road!"
Bai Zhi's eyes lit up when she saw the beautiful feathers. 'They're so pretty,' she thought, the corners of her lips curling up in an involuntary smile.
Thinking about the things the original owner had done and what she herself planned to do, she knew it would create a huge contrast. She decided to give them a heads-up. "There'll be plenty of opportunities to see them in the future."
When Hu Yan saw that Yan Yichen had been startled into partially revealing his beast form, he worried she would lash out and quickly spoke up. "He just lost control for a moment. He's not usually like this."
Bai Zhi heard him but didn't immediately realize he was talking to her.
It took her a few seconds to remember that the body's original owner used to beat and curse them for revealing their beast forms. In her predecessor's eyes, a Beastman who couldn't even control his own transformation was a sign of incompetence.
That's why Hu Yan had immediately made an excuse for Yan Yichen upon seeing his half-beast state, afraid that Bai Zhi would attack him.
Hearing Hu Yan's words, Yan Yichen's face went pale. His body tensed, and he quickly retracted the half-beast form he had accidentally revealed. Lang Qiu was instantly on high alert.
The comment startled Yue Junxiao so badly that he nearly collided with a car in the next lane. He swerved back just in time, but the sharp movement still threw everyone about inside the vehicle.
The atmosphere in the car instantly turned ice-cold.
Seeing them react as if facing a mortal enemy, Bai Zhi finally understood that Hu Yan's earlier comment had been meant for her.
And it was then that she remembered what her predecessor had done.
With this in mind, Bai Zhi straightened her posture and sighed. Then, with a smile, she said, "They're actually quite beautiful. Can I touch them when we get home?"
Her words made Yan Yichen's feathers practically stand on end. 'I couldn't have heard that right, could I?'
'She wants to touch my feathers?'
'Hasn't she always been disgusted by them?'
Yan Yichen couldn't help but wonder. 'Is it that she finds my feathers an eyesore and plans to pluck them all out?'
'A featherless beast form…'
The mere thought of that image made Yan Yichen shudder.
The others were all thinking the same thing: 'She hasn't changed one bit.'
Bai Zhi had no idea what they were thinking. Seeing Yan Yichen freeze up, she assumed one couldn't casually touch a beast form and quickly explained, "I don't mean anything by it. I just think they're beautiful, so I wanted to feel them."
Her words didn't make Yan Yichen feel much better. He gave a stiff nod. The others also had complex expressions, clearly not believing a word she said.
When they got home, Yan Yichen deliberately kept himself busy to minimize his presence, terrified that Bai Zhi might, on a whim, remember his feathers.
The others also deliberately helped him avoid appearing in front of Bai Zhi.
While they were busy assigning rooms and tidying up, the furniture store delivered their recent purchases.
Having a robot butler made things much more convenient. They just had to input the commands, and it would start working as instructed, greatly reducing their workload.
Seeing there was nothing for her to do, Bai Zhi went to the kitchen. She took out all the plants and meat she had purchased from the Star Network that afternoon. Using her spiritual power, she dispersed the black mist clinging to them, then began to methodically prepare the ingredients.
Meanwhile, Yang Shanshan was complaining to Yun Xi. "You have no idea how arrogant she was today! I saw her buying tons of designer clothes for her Beast Husbands. I was kind enough to remind her not to forget to pay, and what does she do? She mocks me! Then she has the nerve to say she'll buy clothes for my Beast Husband. Does my Beast Husband need anything from her? Am I short on her chump change?!"
The more Yang Shanshan spoke, the angrier she became. Her expression turned sour, especially when she recalled the humiliating things Bai Zhi had said after returning from her shopping spree. Her tone became dripping with sarcasm. "Who knows what shady business she got into to get that money. That smug, nouveau riche attitude... I couldn't stand it."
She hugged Yun Xi's arm, whining, "Xixi, you have to help me get even with her!"
Yun Xi explained with a gentle look in her eyes, "She hasn't had it easy ever since Uncle passed away. Her Beast Husband probably just hunted a High-level beast today. After being poor for so long, it's likely just some revenge spending now that she has money. It probably wasn't aimed at you."
Yang Shanshan retorted sullenly, "I don't care! She embarrassed me in front of my Beast Husband today. She needs to be taught a lesson. If she can bully me today, she can bully you tomorrow!"
At these words, Yun Xi frowned. Her cousin was unpleasant on a good day, but from what Shanshan said, she was now completely arrogant and domineering. If they let her run wild, it would be disastrous if her actions ended up implicating her own Beast Husband.
Thinking this over, she mused for a moment before saying, "My birthday is in two days. Han Yu said he's inviting his colleagues to celebrate with me."
Yang Shanshan's triangular eyes immediately lit up. "Are you saying we should humiliate her at the party?"
Yun Xi gave a faint smile. "Why would I ruin my own birthday party?"
Yang Shanshan froze. Then how would they get even?
Yun Xi said meaningfully, "My dear cousin has a lot of pride, and she loves nothing more than competing with me. The people coming to this party are from a social circle she could never hope to enter in her lifetime. Do you think she'll try to seize the opportunity? If we give her a little nudge, make her think she has a chance, she might just abandon those Beast Husbands of hers..."
A glint appeared in Yang Shanshan's triangular eyes. "Once her Beast Husbands leave her, she'll have no one left to protect her! Then I'll be able to do whatever I want with her!"
'And her Beast Husbands... I can take them all for myself. That'll be my revenge for the humiliation I suffered today!'
'Hu Yan, oh, Hu Yan. I offered you the position of head Beast Husband, and you refused! Just wait until you fall into my hands... Heh, heh, heh!'
Yang Shanshan couldn't help but feel a thrill of delight as she pictured Hu Yan's pitiful expression when he'd have no choice but to obey her.