Upon learning of Ling Ying's existence, Lu Chuan immediately grew tense.
Ling Ying himself was not frightening, but behind him stood Xiao Xun'er, the favored daughter of the Ancient Clan.
If Xiao Xun'er learned that Xiao Yan had fallen into his hands, would that not spell disaster?
What reassured Lu Chuan somewhat, however, was that Ling Ying still did not know that Xiao Yan and his master had already submitted to him.
And because he was emanating the aura of a Seventh Tier magical beast, Ling Ying did not dare approach and could only hide in the shadows to observe.
In that case, there was still a chance to salvage the situation.
Having read the original work, Lu Chuan also knew that Xiao Xun'er had sent Ling Ying to follow Xiao Yan solely to protect his life.
Unless Xiao Yan's life was in danger, Ling Ying would never make a move.
Although Xiao Yan and his master were now living beside his Cave Mansion, as long as their lives were not in danger, Ling Ying would only obediently watch from the shadows.
"Yao Chen, when you return, you must warn Xiao Yan never to reveal your previous relationship with This King to that Mysterious Dou Emperor. If the Mysterious Dou Emperor truly seeks him out, have him tell the Mysterious Dou Emperor that you two are cooperating with This King and are in no danger."
After some thought, Lu Chuan gave Yao Chen these instructions.
He knew exactly how important Xiao Yan was to that woman Xiao Xun'er.
If she learned that her beloved Brother Xiao Yan had already fallen under his control, would she not come seeking revenge at all costs?
Lu Chuan believed that, with his current strength, he was still incapable of confronting the Ancient Clan. He could only avoid their edge for now.
"This old man understands."
Yao Chen nodded. Seeing the grave expression on Lu Chuan's face, he understood the severity of the matter as well.
It seemed Master already knew the Mysterious Dou Emperor's origins.
For someone capable of making Master so wary, there was a ninety percent chance he had been sent by that little girl.
The strength of that clan was among the very peak across the entire Battle Qi Continent.
No wonder Master did not dare offend them lightly.
"Lion King, since we already know of his existence, why not find a way to capture him?"
After Yao Chen left, Yun Yun looked at Lu Chuan's solemn expression and gently offered her suggestion.
"We cannot."
Lu Chuan shook his head. Ling Ying's cultivation technique was clearly suited to concealment, making him difficult to catch.
If he escaped, would that not alert the enemy?
Lu Chuan was not overly worried. As long as Ling Ying did not know that Xiao Yan and his master's lives were already under his control, Xiao Xun'er would not interfere.
Still, he could not keep Xiao Yan in the Monster Beast Mountain Range forever.
If too much time passed, Ling Ying would grow suspicious all the same.
After all, Xiao Yan had taken leave from Jia Nan Academy this time to venture out and train in preparation for the Three-Year Agreement.
Yet now he was spending every day inside the Cave Mansion refining medicine. There was clearly something wrong.
If this continued, Ling Ying would inevitably notice something amiss and report it to Xiao Xun'er.
Therefore, Lu Chuan had to find a way to let Xiao Yan go out and wander around.
"Alright, it is getting late. Yun'er, you are with child, so rest early."
Lu Chuan held Yun Yun in his arms and spoke softly.
He sighed faintly to himself. His strength was still far too weak in the end.
Otherwise, why would he need to act with such restraint?
Hmph!
Favored daughter of the Ancient Clan?
Once This King becomes strong enough, she will be nothing more than a tool for This King to bear children.
Night fell.
A full moon appeared in the heavens, its radiant light spilling over the mountaintop as though it had been covered in a layer of golden sand.
Within a dense forest, a black-clad figure slowly emerged from the darkness. He gazed toward the mountaintop, confusion flashing through his eyes.
"What exactly are Xiao Yan and his master doing?"
"Are they planning to remain in the Monster Beast Mountain Range forever?"
"What is their relationship with this Amethyst Winged Lion King? Why are they so close?"
This black-clad figure was none other than Ling Ying, whom Xiao Xun'er had sent to follow Xiao Yan.
Sensing the faint but powerful aura emanating from the mountaintop, Ling Ying frowned slightly, a trace of wariness flashing through his eyes.
A Seventh Tier magical beast was actually hidden deep within the Monster Beast Mountain Range.
It truly concealed itself well. As expected of this dangerous land of the northwest region.
Even with his skill at concealing his aura, he could only watch from afar and did not dare approach the mountaintop too closely.
If that Seventh Tier magical beast noticed him, he had no confidence that he could escape from its grasp.
When Ling Ying first discovered that Xiao Yan and his master were mixed up with the Amethyst Winged Lion King, he had been somewhat worried for them.
But he gradually realized that the Amethyst Winged Lion King seemed to have no intention of harming the master and disciple.
On the contrary, it supplied the two of them with vast quantities of medicinal herbs for pill refinement.
The two sides seemed to be cooperating.
Upon learning this, Ling Ying was immediately relieved.
By the young lady's orders, he was responsible for protecting Xiao Yan.
As long as Xiao Yan was unharmed, he could not be bothered to concern himself with the rest.
"I'd like to see how long you master and disciple intend to stay here."
Ling Ying cast a deep look toward the mountaintop before merging into the night and vanishing.
"Yao Chen, come here. This King has something to ask you."
The next day, Lu Chuan arrived at Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's cave dwelling. Upon seeing his father, the Little Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately pressed affectionately against him like a puppy.
"Go on, go on. Father has something to do. I'll come find you later."
After dismissing the Little Fellow, Lu Chuan called Yao Chen aside.
"Master, what are your orders for this old man?"
Seeing Lu Chuan acting so mysteriously, Yao Chen was immediately rather puzzled.
"Yao Chen, let This King ask you: can someone with a Calamity Poison Body bear children?"
Lu Chuan called Yao Chen outside the cave dwelling. Seeing no one around, he asked somewhat awkwardly.
He had brought Xiao Yi Xian back naturally to have children.
Yet these past few days, he had not taken the initiative to make a move.
That was because he was uncertain and could not guarantee whether a Calamity Poison Body could conceive offspring.
Lu Chuan's concerns were not without basis.
After all, the Calamity Poison Body was poisonous from head to toe. If she truly became pregnant—
could the fetus really survive?
"Bear children?"
Yao Chen was stunned upon hearing Lu Chuan's words. Once he understood, he gave Lu Chuan a rather speechless look.
From the sound of it, Master was planning to make a move on that young girl?
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, but he said nothing.
From the moment they formed the Soul Contract, Lu Chuan's will had become his will. He could only obey.
"Master, for someone with a Calamity Poison Body to bear children is indeed an exceedingly difficult matter."
A trace of reminiscence flashed through Yao Chen's cloudy old eyes before he slowly said, "However, this old man once read in an ancient text that there is a type of pill that can allow someone with a Calamity Poison Body to give birth to offspring. Moreover, there is a considerable chance that the child will inherit the mother's Calamity Poison Body."
"Oh?"
Lu Chuan's eyes immediately lit up. He hurriedly asked, "What pill is it? Can you refine it?"
"This old man recalls that this pill is called the Myriad Poison Pill. It is a high-grade Sixth Grade pill, and a Peak Sixth Tier poison-attributed Magic Core must be used as its main ingredient in order to refine it," Yao Chen said slowly.
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