Chapter 349: The Eldest Princess's Request

Not disturbing your fun, right?

Jing Yuheng sensed something was off between the two, his own gaze feeling strange, especially Hongxue's, as if she wanted to devour him; through the night's darkness, Jing Yuheng saw the flush on Hongxue's face, leaving no doubt about what had happened.

He hurriedly apologized: "Um, why don't you just continue, pretending I never came, okay?"

Hongxue's gaze remained icy; this woman always spoiled her good fortunes, and since Chuyang brother rarely compensated her, she couldn't let him off easy—she would make him fully experience her strength. After resting for a long time, she had finally regained a bit of strength and was about to school Chuyang brother.

Over the past three days, she spent most of the time collapsed, unable to last long; she had prepared to avenge her previous humiliation, but then this woman showed up and ruined her plans—of course she was angry.

Hmph.

She let out a cold snort, Hongxue using that snort to express her displeasure.

Jing Yuheng was utterly embarrassed; at a moment like this, anything he said would be wrong, better to stay silent, so he sought help from Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang pretended not to see, refusing to help Jing Yuheng with the trouble he'd caused; he'd handle his own affairs himself.

Jing Yuheng seethed inwardly, having complained countless times about Chen Chuyang, yet she dared not say it to his face.

Um, this time I brought the Eldest Princess's gift—plenty of good stuff, including the beast fire you need.

Jing Yuheng held up three fingers and said: "There are three strands of beast fire, Lord Chen Chuyang—are you sure you want me to leave?"

Everything's here with me; the gift is almost in your hands—are you sure you want to send me away?

I'm really leaving; then, don't regret it.

Upon hearing that, Chen Chuyang quickly turned and whispered something to Hongxue, who blushed and left.

Before leaving, she didn't forget to remind Brother Chuyang.

"Brother Chuyang, what you said… must not be forgotten."

Clenching her fists, she swung them, warning Chen Chuyang not to forget—for if he forgot and failed to act, he'd get a beating.

Chen Chuyang watched the little girl's retreating back with a chuckle, shaking his head; this weakling, clearly feeble yet daring to provoke him, oblivious to danger—once he got the good stuff, he'd make her understand who's the master and who's the head of the household.

He turned back, reaching out.

"Stuff, hand it over."

Jing Yuheng: "……"

How unseemly—just outright asking me for stuff. Jing Yuheng gave Chen Chuyang a speechless look, then swiftly pulled a flame from his bosom: a fire-red blaze radiating feral savagery; as it appeared, it seemed a lion lunging forth, and even if illusory, it was still frightening.

"This is the flame of the Blazing Mad Lion; to obtain it, over a dozen True Qi cultivators gave their lives, and the Eldest Princess specially reserved it for you."

He tossed it lightly, the flame landing in his hand; Chen Chuyang played with it for a moment, taming its feral nature.

The Blazing Mad Lion is dead, yet within this flame lingers a trace of its will.

He opened his mouth and swallowed it outright.

Jing Yuheng reached out to warn Chen Chuyang of the flame's danger, but it had already been swallowed.

Too late to stop it.

"You alright?"

Chen Chuyang opened his mouth, exhaled a murky breath, his face blissful.

Savoring the Blazing Mad Lion's flame, Chen Chuyang pursed his lips and praised: "Not bad, a bit stimulating."

"What about the other two flames? Bring them out together—I want to eat my fill at once."

Jing Yuheng: "???"

He just swallowed it?

Nothing happened at all?

The beast fire didn't even stir a ripple?

This is too……

"Are you sure you're fine? This isn't ordinary fire—it harbors the Blazing Mad Lion's ferocity, very dangerous; if the ferocity erupts, you'll be in grave danger."

She knew well the Blazing Mad Lion's ferocity, having led the hunt herself; many died before they finally secured it.

She had suffered greatly for it; no one knows the power of this flame better than she, for she dared not touch it directly, using various means to slay the Blazing Mad Lion and obtain this beast fire.

"I'm fine; a mere strand of beast fire can't hurt me."

Jing Yuheng stared a long while; seeing Chen Chuyang unfazed, she pursed her lips and muttered: "Monster."

Realizing anew Chen Chuyang's terror, this person is nothing but a monster.

He eats and swallows everything—hardly human.

Calling him a monster is actually flattering monsters.

"Here."

Jing Yuheng produced the other two flames; the second was milder, unlike the Blazing Mad Lion's fire—it was the flame of a demonic beast called the White-heart Goose, quite distinct from other beast fires, easier to absorb, and it possessed a trait other beast fires lack: a hint of purifying ability.

This is the White-heart Goose's finest ability: it can purify the mind and calm the soul, making it an excellent auxiliary flame.

It's a fine treasure for cultivation, helping one train without succumbing to deviation.

Such a function is practically heaven-defying—though its effect isn't mighty, many still covet it.

"The Eldest Princess paid dearly to obtain this flame; she said you'd surely like it."

"If not for your potent pills, the Eldest Princess wouldn't have parted with this flame; Lord Xu Junbai, do you feel her sincerity?"

She brought everything she'd promised, and even higher‑grade items.

Not those unwanted beast fires.

For this, the Eldest Princess suffered great loss.

Jing Yuheng knows this well: to bind herself with Chen Chuyang and face danger together, the Eldest Princess has never been so willing to sacrifice.

No wonder the Eldest Princess does so, for Chen Chuyang's Dragon Blood Pill has forged several Condensed Pill Strong Ones, greatly boosting her forces and making them an indispensable part of the dynasty.

The Eldest Princess's safety and influence have steadily grown; those people are fiercely loyal to her, all hers.

This visit, too, was for the Dragon Blood Pill and Hundred Herbs Pill; beyond that, she sought deeper cooperation.

"I felt it, thank the Eldest Princess for me."

Gone?

Jing Yuheng lifted their head, looking at Chen Chuyang, eyes full of confusion.

Until the beast fire in her palm was taken away, she didn't know.

Staring blankly at Chen Chuyang swallowing the White Heart Goose's beast fire, Jing Yuheng only then came to her senses.

Looking at the empty right hand, they were dazed again.

"You..."

You took the beast fire, swallowed it, but gave no response at all.

Isn't this a bit bad?

You should at least show some appreciation; just a word of thanks, and you took the flame—your thanks is too valuable, right?