Chapter 197

Puze County was a remote area with a backward economy, constantly interacting with the elves. Life there was dull and monotonous.

For the inhabitants, the only thing that could pique their interest throughout the year was the arrival of the Ancestor Lord on the day of the Festival for the Gods.

On this day, even the poorest families would slaughter a pig or chicken for dinner.

Not only that, but the residence of the County Lord would also host a grand feast, where anyone who arrived in the city early could come and enjoy an incredibly sumptuous dinner.

The delicacies served at the County Lord's residence were unmatched by any ordinary pigs, sheep, chickens or cattle.

Soft butter bread, cream cakes, candies, and various plump river delicacies.

Thus, the people of Puze County often counted down the days until the Festival for the Gods, the only time aside from the New Year when they could indulge in good food.

Not to mention that whenever the Ancestor Lord visited, he would distribute fine cloth and food to them.

In the vampire race, no one disliked or disrespected the Ancestor Lord.

The ox cart rumbled over the stone path, quickly arriving at the gates of Puze County.

At this time, the County Lord was already dressed and standing at the entrance to welcome Xavier.

Seeing the ox cart slowly approaching, the County Lord looked pained:

"How could we have the Lord ride such a crude cart!"

Upon hearing this, Xavier's movement to dismount the cart paused slightly, before he calmly said, "It's been this ox cart every year."

This County Lord of Puze County always put on a pained look whenever he saw Xavier, lamenting that he had to ride such a crude ox cart.

It was the same every year, and Xavier was tired of hearing it.

The County Lord of Puze County laughed heartily, "Is that so? Well then... Eh?"

He looked up and saw three or four heads poking out from the ox cart.

They were young ones, probably around twelve or thirteen years old.

The girl at the front had the same black hair and red eyes as Xavier, immediately recognizable as his kin.

The County Lord of Puze County's eyes lit up, and he cautiously said:

"Lord, could this be..."

Xavier turned around and saw Chloe slowly climbing over the ox cart's railing, about to dismount.

Without a word, he pulled Chloe down from the ox cart, cradling her in his arms and ruffling her hair. Just as she was about to get angry, he set her down.

It was only then that he nodded slightly at the County Lord of Puze County, "Yes, she's my daughter."

After saying that, he fixed the County Lord with an indifferent gaze.

"That's true. Then who are those behind them?"

"I heard they're the Young Lady's friends."

"Friends? Oh, don't you remember the recent inter-academy tournament? The champion was apparently..."

The subjects of these discussions paid no heed to the chatter.

Chloe's gaze swept across the city's inhabitants, one by one.

Whoever made eye contact with her would eventually cover their face and look away, their cheeks flushed red.

Chloe found it amusing and intentionally stared at the pretty girls and handsome boys in the crowd.

Whenever Chloe looked their way, those young men and women would smile even wider.

By the time Xavier noticed, Chloe was already holding countless roses in her arms.

Xavier: "..."

He flicked Chloe's forehead in warning, "Don't flirt indiscriminately."

Chloe rubbed her forehead, unfazed by this.

"They're the ones who like me, it's not like I'm intentionally provoking them."

As she spoke, Chloe even blew a kiss toward a girl with braided pigtails in the distance.

Immediately, shrill screams erupted from that direction.

Xavier: "..."

Never mind, it wasn't the first time he was aware of Chloe's behavior.

Not just Chloe, but Qin Huaibei and the others also received their share of roses being thrown at them.

Especially Daniel.

With a slightly darker complexion, Daniel seemed fierce and tough-looking despite his young age, which earned him great affection from the older aunts and uncles in this remote and harsh border region.

His arms were full of the most roses.

Especially Daniel, completely unabashed, the more roses he carried, the brighter his smile beamed.

His joy was written all over his face, until eventually he scampered over and hugged a large aunt, letting her pinch his cheeks.

From birth, Daniel had never experienced so many people fond of him. He was overjoyed and dazed upon returning, hugging the roses while bragging to Qin Huaibei and Katherine.

The two exchanged glances, seeing a similar expression of helplessness in each other's eyes.

Apart from Chloe, the group's favorite was Daniel! The little wolf baby, let auntie give you a kiss!!!