Chapter 1716

"You just know how to bully me!"

"What's this talk of bullying?" Su Yang chuckled. "I'll just ask—you betting or not? If not, forget it!"

Xia Na thought for a moment: "This bet's unfair—if you win, what then?"

"How about this: if I win, you do exactly as I say… if I lose, I'll do exactly as you say!"

"Get lost!" Xia Na's face flushed red. "No way!"

"Hmm… how about betting on that Grade Mid-Grade Divine Beast egg?" Su Yang asked after a pause. "If I lose, the egg's all yours!"

"Deal. No going back!"

Upon hearing Su Yang wanted to bet the Grade Mid-Grade Divine Beast egg, Xia Na immediately agreed.

No matter what, she very much wanted that Divine Beast egg.

No one would ever turn down having more Divine Beasts.

Except Su Yang!

"How could I break my word? The Shenlongshang Alliance will definitely arrive in Ziyun City within ten days!"

"Alright, it's settled!"

"Mm!"

Thus, both felt they had gained the upper hand.

Thinking of the Grade Mid-Grade Divine Beast egg, Xia Na was too excited to sleep.

In the darkness, she silently prayed that the Shenlongshang Alliance's elites wouldn't appear.

Even if they planned to attack the Baozhaifen Alliance, let them strike only after eleven days!

After she won the bet.

Su Yang heard Xia Na's heart pounding sharply and smiled.

He wasn't as excited as Xia Na—just mildly eager.

He glanced at the system task panel, pondering when the opponent would arrive.

From the task reward, the Shenlongshang Alliance would surely send at least God-Rank Mid-Grade Beast Tamers!

He was looking forward to it!

The next day, Yun Shuying took Su Yang and Xia Na on a tour of Ziyun City, briefly appreciating its local customs and famous landmarks.

Yun Shuying was an excellent guide, effortlessly recounting countless legends and background stories.

Though Ziyun City was the capital of Chen Guo, it was still not very large for God-Rank Beast Tamers.

If the Baozhaifen Alliance came under attack, they could return in the blink of an eye.

While wandering Ziyun City, Su Yang also spotted Night Demons and Blue Demon folk.

These Night Demons and Blue Demon folk stood out among the humans like cranes among chickens, strikingly conspicuous.

Moreover, their strength was quite impressive!

Su Yang suddenly said: "You've got quite a few Demon folk here!"

"Does Zhanglao Chen suspect them?"

"No, I'm just remarking."

The Baozhaifen headquarters didn't have this many Demon folk.

Most of those seen were slaves with markings on their faces!

"Don't think our Baozhaifen and the Shenlongshang Alliance are at war means Chen Guo can't coexist with other Demon nations," Yun Shuying whispered. "For over a decade, Chen Guo has barely maintained peace with them; both sides secretly exchange people."

Chen Guo borders Demon nations—without war, interaction between the two races can't be fully severed.

"Has Chen Guo ever fought the Demon nations?"

"Of course!"

"What was the outcome?"

Yun Shuying sneered, her expression darkening: "We lost more than we won—lost vast territories!"

"Chen Guo doesn't seem weak!"

"But the Night Demon Kingdom is stronger," Yun Shuying whispered. "Let me put it this way: one Night Demon Kingdom's territory is several times larger than Chen Guo's. Without support from neighboring nations and the Baozhaifen, Chen Guo wouldn't have lasted this long."

"That's tragic."

"Worse—some nations have already been wiped out," Yun Shuying murmured. "Four thousand years ago, between Chen Guo and the Night Demon Kingdom stood Chen Guo—a nation with considerable strength."

"Mm."

"That was before either side's God-Rank Beast Tamers entered the fray—only Emperor-Rank Beast Tamers and Beast Tamer armies fought," Yun Shuying said. "The Night Demon Kingdom's God-Rank Beast Tamers were far stronger than ours."

"Tragic."

Su Yang silently mourned for Chen Guo.

For a nation, having a powerful military neighbor nearby was unbearable.

"Compared to human Beast Tamers, Demon Beast Tamers of equal rank are generally stronger—certain high-tier Demon bloodlines are naturally powerful!" Yun Shuying whispered. "Blue Demons have naturally resilient lifespans; Night Demons are born with flight; Three-Eyed Demons have innate sharp perception… the Spirit Race's spiritual power is naturally strong—even low-level Spirit-type ferocious beasts struggle to attack them."

Yun Shuying raised her delicate eyebrows and added: "The higher the Beast Tamer's rank, the less pronounced these advantages become."

Su Yang smiled: "Without Beast Tamers, purely in physical strength, the Demons still have the edge, right?"

"Of course. It's precisely because of the Beast Tamer profession that humanity has barely managed to level the playing field with the Demons!"

In the afternoon, the three slowly walked back to the Baozhaifen.

As soon as they entered the Baozhaifen building, Su Yang noticed a Night Demon.

He was tall, clad in a black hooded robe that completely concealed his face.

But no matter how well he hid, he couldn't escape Su Yang's perception.

His strength was Imperial-Rank Beast Tamer—quite formidable.

"Do you Baobaozhai take this item?"

By the voice, it's still a female Night Demon!

Su Yang walked while glancing at her curiously.