Chapter 580: Chapter 579: So, Let’s See It Then
"I keep my word. I will certainly do everything in my power to protect you. If I don’t, I will willingly accept the Beast God’s punishment," the Princess declared, steeling herself. Immediately, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky. The white afterimage shot to the center of her forehead, signifying that the pact was sealed. She had it all figured out. ’You have to be willing to sacrifice the bait to catch the wolf.’ Once the Si Shuo Divine Servant became her Muse and worked for her, she could gather many more desirable males after returning to Pingjing.
Perhaps, because of this, the entire power structure of Pingjing was about to be reshuffled!
Si Shuo and the others were all surprised. They hadn’t expected the Oath Curses on the Yongchang Continent to be so powerful. Any oath "heard" by the Beast God became set in stone.
Xiao Sishuo Cheng hesitated. "Princess, allow me to discuss this with the males of my family before I give you an answer."
The Princess pursed her lips and nodded contemptuously. "Go on, then. You’re a disgrace to us females. You’re the head of the family. You should do whatever you want. Why do you need them telling you what to do?"
Xiao Sishuo Cheng didn’t bother arguing with her. He simply pulled Yin Jiang along and found an open space outside the tent. The other males followed close behind.
Naturally, Si Shuo and Xu Chi also turned invisible and followed them out.
"Sister, what do you think we should do?" Only after Yin Jiang set up a Protective Shield did Xiao Sishuo Cheng turn his head and ask the empty air with a smile.
Si Shuo materialized. Looking at the "her" who was her exact double, she couldn’t resist hugging and nuzzling him. ’Wow, he’s so soft and delicate,’ she thought. ’Slender where he should be, and full-bodied where it counts.’
But after just a couple of nuzzles, she was "saluted"! Si Shuo froze for a second, then immediately understood what it was and glared at him in angry embarrassment.
’This... this fox! How can he use my body and still have... his extra parts?!’
Xiao Sishuo Cheng was also a bit embarrassed. With a low cough, he pressed her into his embrace and looked solemnly at the other males. "Brothers, what do you all think?"
Gong You shrugged. "I don’t mind either way. Wherever my cute cub is, I’ll be there. When the coldest season comes, we can come to the lake here and go ice fishing.
"I heard that you just have to drill a hole and the big fish inside will jump right out..."
Si Shuo’s attention was immediately diverted. "Gong You, did you find out what day that is?"
"About a month into winter, when the ice on the river is thick enough, we can start," Gong You said with a smile.
Zhi Le also nodded. "As long as our little kitten is happy, anywhere is fine."
Xu Chi pursed his lips. "Xu Feng came from Pingjing, and he’s definitely not the only one to be sensed by the Bone Token. I have to make a trip to Pingjing, but it would be safer if we raised our cultivation first."
Ji Liang chuckled lightly. "No matter what our plans are, the coldest season is almost upon us, so we probably don’t have time to act on them. We’ll have the entire winter to think about this. Why don’t we agree for now, and then head to Pingjing after the winter passes?"
"I’ve been out gathering information these past few days. It seems we can also do odd jobs during the winter. I asked around; there’s a courier service here, divided into short-haul and long-haul, that specializes in delivering letters and packages.
"An entire winter is enough time for us to figure out the rules and customs of the Yongchang Continent..." Yin Jiang had now learned how to arrange his own tasks to coordinate with his Couple Brothers.
"Then I’ll help my clansmen get on the right track as soon as possible. In the future, whether we leave or stay, the Iron-eating Beast Clan will be able to stand on its own, deeply rooted here, and become our home and our support!" Wei Ce also clarified his own mission.
"And I’ll play the part of ’sister,’ becoming a shining target in everyone’s eyes. We’ll see who’s asking for a beating by provoking me," Xiao Sishuo Cheng said, his chin slightly raised, grinning like a fox that had stolen a fish.
Si Shuo looked up at him, her expression complicated. He looked a bit like the Sun Monkey disguised as Miss Gao in Gao Village.
’My hands are itching. I really want to teach him a lesson.’
When they returned, the Princess asked eagerly, "Si Shuo Divine Servant, what was the result of your discussion?"
"Alright, but we’ll have to wait until after the coldest season has passed. We need to first adapt to the climate and local customs here, and get into the right mindset before following you back to Pingjing, Princess," Xiao Sishuo Cheng said with a smile.
His casual tone was inexplicably convincing. The Princess didn’t doubt the truth of his words in the slightest.
"So, can we start now?" the Princess asked, slightly excited.
Xiao Sishuo Cheng rubbed his head. "Not yet. How long has it been since the last Beast Mark transfer? My spiritual power can’t keep up. I’ll need at least half a month. Of course, if you give me enough Crystal Stones, it’s not impossible to shorten this rest time."
The Princess’s face, which had been about to darken, softened. She sneered, "Don’t worry. As long as you’re working for my Princess Mansion, you won’t be short on benefits!"
Xiao Sishuo Cheng held out his hand. "Then why don’t you let us see some of them?"
The Princess directly took out two Level 16 Crystal Stones and tossed them into the arms of Zhi Le, who was standing next to him. "This is a deposit. After the matter is settled, I’ll give you the remaining eight."
Si Shuo and her group consumed a Level 16 attributeless crystal stone every few days, so they naturally grew quickly. Anyone else would be stunned to see a Level 16 Crystal Stone, but having seen so many, they were not impressed.
"Princess, other people’s males are ordinary and their Levels aren’t high, so the price is cheap. But when it comes to you, shouldn’t the price be multiplied several times over to be worthy of your noble status as the Princess..."
These words left the Princess a bit stunned. ’What in the world is he talking about?’ "What are you trying to say? Stop beating around the bush!"
"Do you have anything rare or unusual, like attributeless crystal stones, various artifacts, and so on?"
The Princess couldn’t help but curse under her breath. ’This Si Shuo Divine Servant is so greedy. But the greedier someone is, the easier they are to control. It’s the ones without flaws that are scary.’ She nodded with a cold expression. "I certainly won’t treat you unfairly!"
Xiao Sishuo Cheng just kept smiling. "This isn’t a secure place to make a deal. Let’s go talk over there."
The Princess had no choice but to go to the spot where Si Shuo had been standing earlier, accompanied by her males.
She looked down at the "little girl," but she couldn’t summon her usual domineering aura. It felt like punching cotton.
"Speak. You’d better have thought through the consequences of making excuses. I will only accept your agreement."
Xiao Sishuo Cheng sighed softly. "You really know how to make things difficult for me, Princess.
"I can agree. This is to show you my abilities, but that’s not a reason for you to order me around and have me misuse my divine duties.
"The Beast God chose me out of trust, not so I would abuse my position."
The Princess’s eyes sparkled. She nodded repeatedly, her smile finally genuine. "Of course. I just want to see the Si Shuo Divine Servant’s skills for myself.
"Don’t worry, I understand the rules. The more powerful the superpower, the more restrictions it has. I will definitely ensure that the Si Shuo Divine Servant’s superpower is used where it counts most."
Only then did Xiao Sishuo Cheng give a sound of assent. "Just choose one."
"Leng Shi, then," the Princess said without hesitation, inwardly pleased with herself.
Su Yan had plenty of males, but their aesthetic tastes were different. Besides, the Princess was from Pingjing and had higher standards.
She only had her eye on Leng Shi. All that beating around the bush earlier was just a negotiating tactic.
