No One Wants to Be a Son-in-Law, An Unremarkable Entrance

Ling Xiao was dumbstruck. He checked again and again—the creature cradled in the woman's arms was indeed the Origin-Devouring Beast.

The woman's identity was equally obvious: the Master of the Mysterious Yellow Hall, the beloved daughter of the Master of the Mystic Heaven Realm.

"How did the Origin-Devouring Beast end up in her hands?"

Ling Xiao frowned inwardly. The Mystic Maiden seemed to adore the Origin-Devouring Beast and could hardly bear to put it down; even on an occasion like this, she held it in her arms.

So the problem now was: how could he snatch the Origin-Devouring Beast back?

Troublesome!

Far too troublesome!

After his initial excitement, Ling Xiao sank into deep thought.

He had never imagined, even in his dreams, that he would encounter the Origin-Devouring Beast here.

"Hall Master, if I become the King of Divine Generals and make a small—perhaps somewhat excessive—request of the Master of the Mysterious Yellow Hall, do you think she'd agree?"

Ling Xiao patted Dao Wuya and asked in a low voice.

"An excessive request? That depends on just how excessive it is."

Dao Wuya paused and looked at Ling Xiao strangely.

"Ye Chen, don't tell me you've taken a fancy to the Master of the Mysterious Yellow Hall? Still, it's understandable. Whether in looks or family background, she stands at the very pinnacle—there is no one in the entire Mystic Heaven Realm who can surpass her.

"If you could win her heart, you'd become the Realm Master's son-in-law. You'd save yourself lifetimes of struggle and be able to swagger sideways through the entire Mystic Heaven Realm..."

Dao Wuya wore an "I understand" expression, looking exceedingly suggestive.

"Hall Master, you're thinking far too much into it. I have no such thoughts at all."

Ling Xiao was speechless. He had said one sentence,