Chapter 2685: The Demon Lion Achieves Sentience

Liu Yunyao calmly replied, "I'm just a woman; unlike you men who fight and kill, I'm fine just keeping a pet!"

At this moment she regained the demeanor a princess should have, and began sparring verbally with the other princes.

"That's best! A woman should stick to woman's affairs, don't keep meddling in the men's crowd.

Fighting and killing isn't suitable for you; you'd get hurt, and that would be bad!"

Fourth Prince Liu Yunheng hinted with double meaning.

"Thanks, Fourth Brother, for the reminder! Yunyao will go back to cultivate now; you brothers be busy!"

Liu Yunyao said that, turned and left, without arguing with them.

The princes all wore expressions of surprise.

"Could it be that this girl has changed her nature recently?"

In fact Liu Yunyao just wanted to hurry back to spend more time with Ye Liuyun, not waste time with them.

Since Ye Liuyun appeared, she truly hasn't been that interested in power these days.

Fourth Prince Liu Yunheng and Sixth Prince Liu Yunfei have both been watching Liu Yunyao's recent movements, knowing she spends most of her time cultivating.

They don't believe Liu Yunyao is giving up the contest; they think she's holding back some big move.

But Liu Yunyao made no move, and they were powerless.

They could only tighten their grip on each other, trying to expand their own influence.

After the princes dispersed, a man clad in royal robes and crowned, accompanied by a middle‑aged man dressed as an Elder, slowly approached.

"The Demon Lion was chosen by the princess.

It seems this is all destiny!"

The middle‑aged man said to the man.

The man looked fifty‑ or sixty‑year‑old, yet wore an imposing air of authority.

He is Liulin King Liu Qianzhong.

The Elder beside him is National Master Lin Qiwén.

Lin Qiwén is the only official among the civil and military officers of the Liulin Dynasty who does not cultivate.

Though he doesn't cultivate, he is a renowned Divination Master, proficient in astrological arts.

Moreover, his predictions are said to be very accurate.

Even King Liu Qianzhong holds him in high regard, bestowing upon him the title of National Master.

No major power dares to offend him.

According to his speculation, the future successor of the Liulin Dynasty is Liu Yunyao.

In this Demon Beast selection, Liu Qianzhong and Lin Qiwén, knowing the Demon Lion's origin, deliberately mixed it among the others to see who would pick this special Demon Beast.

"Before choosing the Demon Lion, Yunyao seemed to have favored that rhinoceros."

Liu Qianzhong recalled the scene carefully and thought Liu Yunyao originally didn't intend to pick the Demon Lion.

He observed closely and concluded that Ye Liuyun's reminder led Liu Yunyao to select that Demon Lion.

"Arrange for someone to investigate the guard beside her."

"Yes!"

Lin Qiwén also agreed.

After returning to her Side Courtyard, Liu Yunyao took Ye Liuyun straight back to her boudoir, dismissed all the maids, leaving the maids utterly shocked.

Especially Hong ling, who hurriedly asked the princess, fearing she had been controlled by someone.

"I'm fine; he's a disguised Liuyun."

Liu Yunyao replied to Hong ling.

"Liuyun?

Young Master Ye?"

Hong ling finally realized.

"Yes!"

"Calling Liuyun so quickly?"

Hong ling immediately teased, "Is the Prince Consort staying here tonight?

There's plenty of time today!"

Liu Yunyao's face flushed red again at her words.

"How would I know if he'll stay here! Bring some wine and dishes later!"

Liu Yunyao gave her that order and sent her away.

In truth she also looked forward to Ye Liuyun staying, yet felt nervous inside.

After entering her room, Ye Liuyun restored his true appearance, released the Demon Lion, and placed it on the table.

"Speak, where did you come from?"

Ye Liuyun asked it directly.

"I am the Beast King's son from the Demon Beast planet.

My father was treacherously plotted against by you humans; before dying he sealed all the True Essence within my body.

Unfortunately, other Demon Beasts fought for the throne, exposing me, so I was captured.

However, your great king knows my origin and intends to use me to test the princes, to see who can select me.

He believes whoever selects me will later be able to control Demon Beasts and have a greater chance to inherit the throne."

The Demon Lion spoke plaintively.

Liu Yunyao, seeing this Demon Beast could speak human language, was astonished, her mouth agape.

Although she had already encountered Monster Beasts, the Nine-Head Demon Dragon and the Black Tortoise had never revealed their true forms, so she was still not used to talking ferocious beasts.

"Oh! No wonder when you chose Demon Beasts, your Father King was watching from the side!"

Ye Liuyun said casually.

He did see Liu Qianzhong and Lin Qiwén monitoring them in a room, but he paid no mind.

After understanding the situation, Ye Liuyun used the Slave Seal to learn the coordinates and details of that Demon Beast planet.

The planet had many Demon Beasts, and they were all fairly strong; Ye Liuyun planned to capture them and let his clone expand the Space World.

"Is this a Monster Beast?"

Liu Yunyao asked Ye Liuyun in confusion.

"You're the Monster Beast! I'm a Demon Beast!"

The Demon Lion immediately bared its teeth and retorted.

Liu Yunyao was amused by its rebuttal.

But Ye Liuyun snapped a palm back, sending the Demon Lion flipping several times.

"How can you speak?"

"She is my woman."

"From now on you'll follow her, protect her; if any mistake occurs, I'll skin you!"

"Your Demon Beast planet, I'll soon capture it into my clone's Space World, and then you won't lack cultivation resources."

"First go to the clone's Space World to strengthen yourself; he can also help you break a few layers of seals, accelerating your realm's advancement."

"Hit so hard?"

"How would I know she's your woman!"

The Demon Lion, like a kitten, covered its face with a paw and complained to Ye Liuyun, making Liu Yunyao want to laugh even more.

Ye Liuyun warned the Demon Lion: "I don't need the Slave Seal to fully control you; you already know better.

"Don't keep playing dumb; otherwise I'll turn you into a complete Kuailei."

"Fine, you're in charge; can't I just surrender!"

The little Demon Lion raised both paws and crouched on the ground, as if surrendering.

Then Ye Liuyun directly captured the Demon Lion.

"I'll first raise its realm to the Heavenly Mortal Realm for you, then hand it over."

"But this Demon Lion is not ordinary; it's very cunning."

"Moreover, it has a special ability: it can locate Crystal Stone mineral veins and other energy resources."

"Besides that, its Spatial Power is also quite unique."

"Anywhere its eyes can pierce, it can enter."

"With it, you'll never lack Divine Crystals."

"I guess this guy is a master thief!"

Ye Liuyun told Liu Yunyao.

"It has so many abilities?"

"I just think this little guy is too cute!"

Liu Yunyao was completely fooled by its appearance.

"Its spirit intelligence is so high; when it grows up it'll become even more refined."

"After giving it to you, you must strictly discipline it."

Ye Liuyun reminded Liu Yunyao.