Chapter 988

"That fate-linked pet beast?"

"Yes!" Su Yang whispered, "That Crow of Misfortune has divine potential, and fate-linked pet beasts are extremely rare. It has always harbored resentment toward Xia Na; if not for me holding it back, it would have defected long ago. I think it will be helpful to us in the future!"

"The Crow of Misfortune… will it be like the Ice Moon Sprite and the Shadow Phantom Cat?"

"Yes!"

Liu Mengyun's expression grew increasingly serious: "Then… Xia Na can also, like me, rapidly increase her strength by hunting ferocious beasts!"

"Exactly!" Su Yang nodded. "It's like creating another genius!"

"Didn't you say your talent can only support a limited number of pet beasts?"

"There's been a vacancy recently—I can raise one more!"

Liu Mengyun stopped walking: "Do you know what your ability means?"

"Of course!"

"Aren't you afraid I'll leak it?"

"I trust you!"

In reality, even if Liu Mengyun wanted to leak it, she had no chance!

The Ice Moon Sprite and the Shadow Phantom Cat had long been controlled by Su Yang.

Su Yang admitted he was shameless, but he did it to better protect himself.

If worst came to worst, he'd treat Liu Mengyun well in the future.

After all, their fates were already intertwined.

Those four words—"I trust you"—truly moved Liu Mengyun to tears.

She knew Su Yang only seemed reckless.

Except in matters of emotion, where he was somewhat lacking.

In every other area, he was razor-sharp and had never once been taken advantage of!

Telling her his special ability meant he saw her as one of his own.

It was almost complete trust.

"If I wanted that slot—to raise one more pet beast—could I?"

"Of course!" Su Yang didn't hesitate. "Then let Xia Na wait a bit—she's waited this long already!"

"No! Give it to Xia Na!"

Liu Mengyun suddenly added.

"Hm?"

Su Yang looked at Liu Mengyun in surprise.

"Give it to Xia Na! Fate is unpredictable—raising a fate-linked pet beast benefits everyone!" Liu Mengyun whispered. "Besides, I've already wasted one of your slots. An extra slot means one more person can be nurtured as a genius—it'll help you greatly. The Federation is struggling right now; I've received notice from the Southeast Military Command to watch the ocean!"

"Sea beasts?"

"Yes!" Liu Mengyun nodded. "If sea beast surges really are cyclical, they may come within the next few years!"

"Sea beast surges are indeed troublesome!"

Even Su Yang had no confidence in facing a sea beast surge.

Ferocious beast surges and sea beast surges are not even in the same league!

Liu Mengyun asked again: "Have you thought about how to control Xia Na?"

"This…"

"Xia Na may be decent and perform well, but we can't afford to let our guard down!"

As they reached the entrance and saw two sentries far off, Liu Mengyun tried to pull her hand away from Su Yang.

But Su Yang wouldn't let her go.

He held her hand tightly.

The two soldiers saluted Su Yang and Liu Mengyun; Su Yang nodded and pulled Liu Mengyun into the villa.

The two soldiers' eyes widened.

After Su Yang and Liu Mengyun's footsteps faded, they exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.