Beast World: A Fragile Beauty Blessed with Many Children

Chapter 581 - 580: I’m Not an Unreasonable Person

From the time they met Su Yan on the riverbank, Ji Liang had already dug up most of the information there was on both her and the Princess.

Just as the Princess had said, Su Yan tyrannized the women and dominated the men of Ningbei City, a force of nature that not even King Rong could compare to. This Leng Shi character was handsome and quite the scholar, earning him the nickname "Little Xu Feng."

Naturally, Su Yan had tried everything to make Leng Shi her own. Unfortunately, after she abducted him, the novelty wore off after a short time. She felt he didn’t know how to please her, and in the bedroom, he was too reserved and not exciting enough. Now, she had long since forgotten all about him.

As for Leng Shi, his aloofness was just an act. Even the "Little Xu Feng" moniker was something he had painstakingly plotted to acquire.

So, you could say that the Princess’s offer was Leng Shi’s wish come true!

Xiao Sishuo Cheng asked coolly, "Before I pray to the Beast God to transfer Leng Shi’s Beast Mark from Su Yan to you, Your Highness, I must be certain that you are sincere toward your males. At the very least, you must not treat them like commodities to be given away at will."

Ali possessed the superpower of Divine Judgment, which would only take effect if certain conditions were met. Generally, there were two ways for this to happen: either the target was at fault, or it was based on the will of the person directly involved.

Hu Hang fell into the first category, while Leng Shi fell into the second.

The Princess nodded again and again, thumping her chest in assurance. "It’s true that I like to bring males home, but I always insist on mutual consent. I’m not one for taking anyone by force."

"Any male who enters a Contract with me is my man, and I cherish him dearly. Besides, I took a liking to Leng Shi the moment I saw him. How could I bear to let him be wronged?"

"And you can go ask around in Pingjing City how well my males are treated! Besides," she added, "not just any male is qualified to offer his Beast Mark to me."

Si Shuo glanced at the several Beast Marks on the Princess’s face and believed her. ’She’s right, not just anyone qualifies. Any more marks and you wouldn’t be able to see her skin at all.’

Xiao Sishuo Cheng noticed as well. He gave a low cough to hide his amusement and simply nodded with a straight face, saying nothing more.

The Princess froze for a second, then immediately understood. She took out a Seventeenth Level attributeless crystal stone. "Si Shuo Divine Servant, would you say this is proof enough of my sincerity?"

Wild Beasts with superpowers were few in number, and High-level Beasts were even rarer. To find a Wild Beast that had formed an attributeless crystal stone within its body required an incredible stroke of luck.

An attributeless crystal stone had fewer impurities and could be consumed by any Beastman, regardless of their elemental type or Level. A low-level Beastman could use it to break through to the next Level, a Beastman with no superpower had a chance of awakening one, and it could even extend one’s lifespan.

A smile finally touched Xiao Sishuo Cheng’s lips. He accepted the stone and nodded. "Your Highness is truly generous. I really don’t wish to make things difficult for you, but one must have rules. Otherwise, the line of people seeking my services would wrap around Ningbei City three times."

"And wouldn’t the Beast God be the one who suffers for it?"

The Princess nearly rolled her eyes. ’If you want something valuable, just say so. All this beating around the bush is nauseating.’ "Alright, alright, I get it," she said. "So, can we begin now?"

Xiao Sishuo Cheng lovingly stowed the Crystal Stone away, then turned to face the moon. Clasping his hands before his chest, he began to mutter.

"O respected Lord Beast God, the male Leng Shi was forced into a Contract by Su Yan, only to be treated with cold indifference, leaving him miserable and depressed. Meanwhile, Su Yan has long forgotten his existence and continues to prowl the streets for new thrills. This behavior cannot be tolerated... Strong cubs require the union of exceptional males and females. By stealing another’s male, Su Yan is snuffing out the potential for new cubs..."

"Now, the Princess, unintimidated by Su Yan’s tyranny, is willing to take the male Leng Shi under her care and give him new hope... This is surely a tale worthy of praise. I pray the Beast God will grant this request and deliver Leng Shi’s Beast Mark to the Princess..."

As she chanted the incantation, Ali silently mimicked the words.

Suddenly, the Princess felt a burning sensation on her skin just in front of her ear, and a new, intimate connection formed in her sea of consciousness. It was the sign of a successful Beast Mark transfer. Her eyes shone as she stared at Xiao Sishuo Cheng. ’I can’t believe Si Shuo is actually a Divine Servant!’

She couldn’t help but burst out laughing. She reached out to clap Xiao Sishuo Cheng on the shoulder, but Yin Jiang had already pulled Xiao Sishuo Cheng aside, dodging the gesture.

Far from being annoyed, the Princess’s eyes filled with a frenzied joy and excitement as she looked at them. "Si Shuo Divine Servant, from this day forward, you are my First Counselor!"

As she spoke, she pulled out a Token refined from Level 18 Dragon Bone. "I only have two of these Identity Cards. One I gave to my main husband, and the other is for you."

"With this Token, you’ll have your very own contingent of the Royal Guard. No one will be able to bully you—not even Su Yan will dare to cause you trouble!"

Xiao Sishuo Cheng exchanged a look with the males beside him and lowered his eyes, a chill filling their depths. ’Some "guard." This is obviously just surveillance disguised as protection.’

’And this Token... it could probably be used for tracking or control, too.’

For the moment, however, Xiao Sishuo Cheng showed none of this. Instead, he put on a joyful expression, smiling as he plucked the Token from the Princess’s hand. "My thanks. Seeing as Your Highness is so straightforward, feel free to give me a direct order if you have any tasks in the future."

"As long as the conditions are met and your token of sincerity is sufficient, I’m not an unreasonable person."

The Princess grinned, her chest heaving with excitement. "Excellent!"

The transaction was complete. Without a moment’s delay, Xiao Sishuo Cheng had Yin Jiang carry her away.

However, a contingent of about twenty guards now followed them, every single one a male at Level Sixteen!

Upon arriving at the stone cliff face, the guard contingent unceremoniously moved to requisition the eight caves adjacent to the one Si Shuo was renting.

Xiao Sishuo Cheng toyed with the Crystal Stone-inlaid Dragon Bone Token in his hand and said coolly, "What’s this? The Princess assigned you to be my guards, not a pack of bullies."

"Since when did the Pingjing Royal Guard adopt such tactics? Or are you planning to lord it over me and throw your weight around?"

"Hmm, perhaps you weren’t virgins when you received your marks. But no matter. I can ask the Beast God if he can... restore that for you..."

Knowing what the Si Shuo Divine Servant was capable of, the guards’ previously arrogant demeanor visibly deflated. They exchanged a glance, and their captain asked with a strained smile, "Well, Si Shuo Divine Servant, we are supposed to guard you closely."

"Staying in the caves surrounding yours is the best way to do that. It’s fine, we’ll provide the others with appropriate compensation."

"Everyone knows the Late Autumn Grand Competition is about to begin; guest caves are impossible to find. Enough. We’re surrounded by other Beastmen. What danger could I possibly be in?"

"You can just pitch some tents down below. Otherwise, go back where you came from!" Xiao Sishuo Cheng said impatiently.

They could only agree with sheepish smiles, though inwardly they were seething. The pay and benefits for the Royal Guard were excellent, but of course, the selection criteria were incredibly strict. Cultivation, strength, and family background were all essential; it was an assembly of the most powerful individuals.