Ch. 61Would Your Majesty Like a Pet Dog?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Changxin discovers a young Purple Crystal Winged Lion King (a Third-order Magical Beast) eating a dead Fifth-order Magical Beast.
- He decides to take the lion cub as a pet for the queen.
- Chen Changxin finds the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's home, containing a Companion Purple Crystal Source and a Purple Spirit Crystal, which he takes.
- He feeds the lion cub Purple Crystal Liquid and takes it with him.
Character Developments
- Chen Changxin: Shows his knowledge of magical beasts and their hierarchy, as well as his cunning and resourcefulness in capturing the lion cub and obtaining the crystals.
- The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King (young): Demonstrates its power by killing a Fifth-order Magical Beast, shows fear and submission to Chen Changxin, and reveals its love for Purple Crystal Liquid.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: The lion cub's strength is evident, but it's no match for Chen Changxin's power, illustrating the theme of power imbalance.
- Greed and exploitation: Chen Changxin takes the lion cub and its crystals, mirroring Xiao Yan's actions in the original plot, highlighting the theme of exploitation.
Character Interactions
- Chen Changxin and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King: Chen Changxin shows initial admiration for the lion cub's strength, but later treats it as a pet, showing a power dynamic. The lion cub initially resists but submits to Chen Changxin after being overpowered.
- Chen Changxin and Xiao Yi Xian (off-page): Chen Changxin worries about Xiao Yi Xian, showing his affection and protectiveness towards her.