Chapter 2684: Chapter 2684
"Mm-hmm!" Liu Yunyao nodded obediently, then suddenly asked Ye Liuyun, "You’ve given me so many resources—do you still have enough for yourself?"
"Don’t worry, I’ve kept plenty for myself," Ye Liuyun reassured her.
With that, he summoned the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon and the Vespera.
"Greetings, Mistress!"
Both creatures had taken human form, and at first glance, Liu Yunyao couldn’t tell them apart from ordinary people. But when she activated her crimson pupils, their true monstrous forms became visible.
"Both of them are at the second level of Dominator realm, and their combat strength is exceptional. In an ambush, they could even take down a third-level Dominator cultivator. The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon is massive, so I won’t show you its true form here," Ye Liuyun explained.
He then instructed the dragon to release a demon soldier.
"These demon soldiers can hold their own against second-level Dominators. I’m leaving you a thousand of them, all stored within the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon’s spatial realm. Only use them in life-or-death situations—otherwise, keep them hidden."
Ye Liuyun kept listing one thing after another, overwhelming Liu Yunyao with information.
"You even have demon soldiers? Where did you get them?" she asked, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.
"Just happened to subdue them on a demonic planet," he replied vaguely.
"You’re giving me way too much! With so many protectors and armor, I’ll be practically untouchable!" she marveled.
"Don’t get complacent. No matter how strong others are or how powerful your tools, nothing beats your own strength. You can hold off on repaying those essence energies you owe me, but I’m setting a deadline—you must absorb one every month. If you slack off, you’ll owe me double next time," he teased with a grin.
"Honestly, I’ve never met a penny-pincher like you, keeping tabs on his own woman!" Liu Yunyao laughed.
"So you admit you’re mine now? Why don’t we speed things up and make it official?" Ye Liuyun chuckled, pulling her back into his arms.
"Ah!" Liu Yunyao let out a startled cry, pounding her fists against Ye Liuyun’s chest. "There are people watching!"
"Disappear!" Ye Liuyun commanded the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon and the Vespera with a single word.
The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon immediately donned its invisibility cloak, while the Vespera vanished without a trace, its presence completely erased.
Liu Yunyao’s crimson eyes couldn’t detect the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon under its cloak, revealing that her vision was significantly weaker than Ye Liuyun’s golden pupils. Yet, she could still see the Vespera.
"You’re just messing with me! Invisibility doesn’t mean they’re gone! How could you even think of that?" Liu Yunyao gave Ye Liuyun another couple of playful punches.
But Ye Liuyun pulled her close, kissing her deeply before finally saying goodbye.
"I have to go now. Call me if you need anything. Remember, I have a teleportation treasure—just give me your coordinates, and I’ll be by your side in an instant to protect you. So don’t panic if you’re in danger; reach out to me as soon as possible."
"Also, if the opportunity arises, I’ll deal with the Sixth Prince for you—eliminate some of your threats," Ye Liuyun added.
"But didn’t you say before that you didn’t want to get involved in my family’s affairs?" Liu Yunyao asked, puzzled.
"That was before. Things have changed now—you’re my woman. If I can easily remove a threat to you, why would I let him linger?" Ye Liuyun chuckled, ruffling her hair affectionately before throwing on his invisibility cloak and slipping out the door.
Liu Yunyao’s heart swelled with happiness, basking in the warmth of Ye Liuyun’s love.
"Madam, are we supposed to stay invisible in your room the whole time?" the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon asked after Ye Liuyun had left.
Though they were demonic beasts, lingering in their master’s woman’s chambers felt awkward.
"Bear with it for now. Tomorrow, I’ll get you both sets of guard uniforms so you can pose as my personal escorts," Liu Yunyao reassured them.
"Understood! Our master also instructed us to conceal our true cultivation levels. We can display ourselves at the First Heaven Realm—whatever suits your needs, Madam," the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon added.
"Alright, let’s display it as the First Heaven Realm then!" Liu Yunyao finally decided.
From that moment on, she threw herself into cultivation without hesitation. Ye Liuyun had provided her with plenty of techniques and resources, ensuring she would have her hands full for a long time.
Yet, under his encouragement, she never complained about the exhaustion. Day after day, she trained relentlessly. Whenever she recalled his kiss, a silly grin would often creep onto her face.
By the time Ye Liuyun returned to his quarters, dawn was already breaking.
As for dealing with the Sixth Prince, he had already devised a plan. With his formidable soul power, the slave seal he planted on the prince would be impossible for anyone in this world to break. Even if the royal family discovered it, he couldn’t care less. This way, he wouldn’t need to accompany the prince back to the capital.
Once his mind was made up, he boarded the Sixth Prince’s battleship and immediately took action—not only against the prince himself but also his two closest advisors, branding them all with slave seals.
However, Ye Liuyun didn’t order the Sixth Prince to assist Princess Yunyao, lest his enslavement be exposed. Instead, he used soul-searching to uncover another formidable adversary in Liu Yunyao’s path—the Fourth Prince, Liu Yunheng.
Liu Yunheng had fought in battles against the southern barbarians and commanded an army of a hundred thousand, making him a man of real power. Ruthless and merciless, he showed no hesitation in eliminating his enemies.
Originally, Liu Yunfei (the Sixth Prince) had planned to deal with Liu Yunyao first before turning his attention to Liu Yunheng. Now, under Ye Liuyun’s influence, he was directed to focus solely on the Fourth Prince.
Liu Yunfei even suspected Ye Liuyun of being a barbarian spy, never once connecting his actions to Liu Yunyao.
To further strengthen the Sixth Prince’s hand, Ye Liuyun helped him tame a Dominator-level beast. Yunfei’s earlier claim of not bringing any beasts had been nothing but an excuse.
By aiding him, Ye Liuyun ensured Yunfei would be a more effective weapon against Liu Yunheng, thereby easing the pressure on Yunyao.
Afterward, Ye Liuyun accompanied the Sixth Prince back toward the royal capital. But once they reached the void of space, he departed alone. Using a communication talisman, he informed Liu Yunyao of how he had dealt with Yunfei before mounting his falcon and setting off to attend to his own affairs.
Ye Liuyun specifically targeted uninhabited worlds, harvesting their core energies or outright refining entire realms into his spatial domain. He wasn’t the only one—his companions also collected worlds of their own, all of them growing stronger together.
As his mastery over spatial power deepened, his speed through the void matched that of his falcon. Within days, he could claim an entire world. Had he not been selective about uninhabited ones, he could have seized one every day or two.
But he found this pace satisfactory. There was no need to strip inhabited worlds from those who depended on them for survival.
Back in the royal capital, Liu Yunyao found herself under far less pressure without the Sixth Prince’s schemes. Unlike him, however, she didn’t rush to confront Liu Yunheng. Instead, she devoted most of her time to honing her strength.
