After a round of inspection, Velin and Kyle left the Teleportation Hall.
On the streets, humans and Shia Beastmen mingled together in roughly equal numbers.
As they gradually moved away from the area covered by the Teleportation Array and entered the residential district, the number of Shia Beastmen noticeably increased.
Bang!
A young Shia Beastman girl crashed into Velin's arms with a crisp impact.
As she was about to fall, Velin slightly raised his hand and steadied her.
"Young Mistress, are you all right?"
A female Shia Beastman guard rushed forward, helping the girl up with concern on her face.
The young Shia Beastman girl patted the guard's hand, giving her a reassuring look. Then she looked up at Velin, first offering him a bow in apology before saying, "Sir, I have seen you before."
"Oh?"
A curious expression appeared on Velin's face. "I have never been to the Holy Shia Beastman Kingdom. Where could you have seen me?"
Faced with Velin's scrutiny, the young Shia Beastman girl showed no fear. "In a painting."
"A painting?"
Velin pondered for a moment, seeming to understand something.
"Sir, may I invite you to my home?" Hope filled the young Shia Beastman girl's eyes. Her hands tightened slightly, as though she were trying hard to restrain her nervousness.
Looking into her eyes, Velin nodded slightly. "I accept."
"Please follow me, sir."
Seeing this, Velin gave a slight nod at the girl's proper bearing before following her.
After passing through the bustling streets, an ancient little courtyard came into view.
Looking up, Velin saw the words White Jujube Courtyard written on the plaque.
Pushing open the gate, the young Shia Beastman girl called out loudly, "Father, I've brought you an honored guest."
In the inner courtyard, a young Shia Beastman man slowly opened his