Weaker demons might not know what a Soul Contract is, but how could Wan Shi Tong possibly be unaware? If he signed a Soul Contract, he would have to serve Xiao Xiao with all his heart. If anything were to happen to her, he would be the first to die. Therefore, Wan Shi Tong hesitated.
Sensing his hesitation, Xiao Xiao snorted coldly and said, "Still hesitating? Youâre so ugly. If it werenât for the fact that you might be useful, I wouldnât even want you as my pet. Iâd be mortified if anyone found out I had such an ugly pet."
Wan Shi Tongâs face was beet-red with humiliation. To be taken as a pet and then criticized for being ugly... He simply couldnât understand the peculiar thought process of the porcelain-doll-like girl before him.
Seeing Wan Shi Tong remain silent, Xiao Xiao lost her patience and said to Ye Qingchen, "Young Master, since heâs unwilling, just kill him. I donât particularly want a pet like that anyway."
Ye Qingchen nodded and walked toward Wan Shi Tong with the Qingfeng Sword in hand. Feeling the killing intent radiating from Ye Qingchen and the cold glint of the Qingfeng Sword, Wan Shi Tong shivered again. He knew that if he didnât agree now, he would surely die here.
At this thought, Wan Shi Tong cast aside his last shred of dignity and hurriedly said, "My lady, this humble one is willing to be your pet, as long as you spare my life."
A cunning smile touched Xiao Xiaoâs lips. She pulled a golden scroll from her robes, tossed it in front of Wan Shi Tong, and said, "Infuse your Divine Soul into it. From this day forward, you are this ladyâs pet."
Resigned, Wan Shi Tong picked up the scroll and poured his Soul Power into it. He immediately felt an invisible bond form within his sea of consciousness, along with a strange connection to Xiao Xiao.
Seeing that Wan Shi Tong had signed the Soul Contract, Xiao Xiao beckoned to him and said, "How dare you poison your master! Thatâs utterly unforgivable. But since youâve turned over a new leaf, Iâll spare you this one time. Now, hand over the antidote."
Faced with Xiao Xiaoâs accusation, Wan Shi Tong could only manage a sycophantic smile as he respectfully handed the antidote to her. After receiving the antidote, Xiao Xiao swallowed it immediately and sat down cross-legged to begin circulating her internal energy and purging the poison.
How could Ye Qingchen not understand Xiao Xiaoâs intentions? With her status, she could have any pet she wanted. The reason she subdued Wan Shi Tong was his exceptional understanding of the Demon Region, which far surpassed that of an ordinary person. The one thing he and Xiao Xiao lacked most right now was knowledge of the Demon Region. If they wanted to find the Demon Core quickly, Wan Shi Tong would be their greatest asset. Ye Qingchen understood that she was doing all of this for him.
A moment later, Xiao Xiao had completely expelled the toxins from her body. Her mischievous and spirited demeanor restored, she returned to Ye Qingchenâs side.
Ye Qingchen affectionately ruffled her hair and said, "Letâs go. We need to find Liang Fei. We split up with him earlier, and I wonder where heâs run off to."
Xiao Xiao nodded and affectionately linked her arm with Ye Qingchenâs. With his knowledge of the terrain, Wan Shi Tong walked ahead to lead the way.
With Wan Shi Tong as their guide, they avoided a great deal of trouble along the way. After traveling for half a day, the trio finally found Liang Fei. At this moment, however, Liang Fei seemed to be thoroughly lost in pleasure, enjoying himself so much that he had forgotten everything else.
The three of them saw Liang Fei cuddling with a seductive vixen, an expression of pure bliss on his face.
Xiao Xiao pouted and cursed under her breath, "Just a little while ago, he was professing his love for me, and now, not even a full day later, heâs all lovey-dovey with someone else. That fatso! That scumbag! That wretched Liang Fei!"
Cursing twice wasnât enough to quell her anger, so she continued, "See? All men are the same! Just a bunch of scumbags and cheating pigs!" As she spoke, she kept glancing over at Ye Qingchen.
Ye Qingchen speechlessly touched his nose.
Iâm not a scumbag. Why does she keep looking at me while sheâs cursing?
However, he kept this thought to himself and said to Xiao Xiao, "Xiao Xiao, look closely at Liang Fei. His eyes are dull and lifeless. Itâs clear his mind has been controlled."
Xiao Xiao took a closer look. Sure enough, Liang Fei was repeatedly calling the vixen "Xiao Xiao." A dopey, idiotic smile was plastered on his face, and he was even drooling. Clearly, the fool had mistaken this vixen for her.
That wretched Liang Fei! That stupid fatso! How dare he fantasize about me!
Just then, the vixen cooed at Liang Fei, "Dearest Liang, Iâm so in love with you. Wonât you engage in Dual Cultivation with me? Please?"
What the vixen called Dual Cultivation was, in truth, a method to drain Liang Feiâs Essence Blood and cultivation. Given his current state, he had completely fallen into her trap. He would have unhesitatingly agreed to anything she said. But to the vixenâs surprise, Liang Fei actually refused.
He declared with righteous conviction, "No, Xiao Xiao! You are the goddess of my heart, to be admired from a distance, never to be defiled! When I get back, I will have my father go to your family to propose marriage. I want to marry you properly and honorably!"
Moved by Liang Feiâs righteous words, Xiao Xiao couldnât help but remark, "That lecherous fatso actually has some principles!"
But her words had barely faded when Liang Fei continued, "However, as a man, I canât simply refuse a womanâs request. Especially not my goddessâs request! I, Liang Fei, would never refuse you, Xiao Xiao. Since you wish to engage in Dual Cultivation with me, letâs start with that. We can get the ticket after boarding the train; thatâs fine too. Once we get back, I will definitely marry you with full honors!"
Before he had even finished speaking, Liang Fei impatiently ripped the vixenâs clothes apart. Instantly, the splendor of a spring garden could no longer be contained. The vixen was not only beautiful but also had a stunningly curvaceous figure. Exposed, she was like a freshly peeled spring bamboo shootâdelicate, alluring, and a vision of beauty.
"Xiao Xiao, Iâm coming for you! Donât worry, Iâll be gentle. You donât have to be afraid, HEH HEH HEH..."
Liang Fei could no longer hold back and pounced on the vixen.
Ye Qingchen shook his head helplessly.
Liang Feiâs wits are seriously concerning. He couldnât even see through such a simple Illusion Technique. I have no idea how he managed to cultivate to his current realm.
But Ye Qingchen couldnât simply ignore Liang Feiâs impending doom. Seeing him lunge forward, he quickly used his Mystifying Steps to appear in front of him. Ye Qingchen grabbed Liang Fei by the collar and tossed him aside.
Still lost in the Illusion Technique, Liang Fei saw Ye Qingchen ruining his good time and was about to start cursing. At that moment, Xiao Xiao walked up to Liang Fei, slapped him squarely across the face, and yelled, "You fatso! You bastard!"
Liang Fei clutched his face, the slap from Xiao Xiao having shocked him awake. Seeing it was Xiao Xiao who had hit him, he finally came to his senses, realizing he had been under the control of an Illusion Technique.
Meanwhile, Wan Shi Tong stared at the vixen and gasped in astonishment, "Lord Yellow Skin Demon King!"