Chapter 18 Director Yang Xing!

- I am not like that! I don't like pain! "Ye Ziyun answered confidently and her face turned red.

And Xiao Ning'er looked at Ye Ziyun strangely, as if some mystery she had not solved until now had just begun to become clear.

"Oh, so you don't like pain... So in the moments of humiliation and power, I didn't miss... Uh-huh... I see..." Xi Yu pointedly took out a piece of paper and began to write down.

- No! I don't like humiliation, and I don't have any lust for power! Why are you picking on me? - Ye Ziyun growled angry and pouting.

While Xi Yu was arguing with Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ning'er just looked at them smiling. While Ayane tried to understand how a girl like Xiao Ning'er could become friends with such a stupid and pompous girl like Ye Ziyun.

- By the way, I've always wondered why Ayane always calls you Highness? - Xiao Ning'er asked interestedly.

"It's just a title, I've already asked her a hundred times not to call me that." But for some reason she is adamant on this matter," Xi Yu answered with a sigh.

- This is not just a title! You are the Crown Prince of the entire Demonic Beast Empire! And not just some tiny country, but an empire whose territory occupies half of this world! - Ayane said in a dissatisfied tone. In relation to how Xi Yu treats his position as the future ruler of the Empire of Light.

- A? - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun exclaimed in surprise.

- Demonic Beast Empire? A-Are you Demonic Beasts? - Ye Ziyun asked with fear.

- Prince? - Xiao Ning'er asked in shock.

- Don't pay attention, it's just a title. There, the Head of the Sacred Family also sounds majestic. So what? Ayane, who considers herself a maid, made him squeal like a pig in his own home. With guests from daughter families... Titles are just rubbish, the main thing is strength. The guards in my palace are stronger than your city lord. And we live in the same world, but what if someone manages to descend from the great world? We will all be crushed like insects, and they will not care who has what title - Xi Yu expressed his point of view.

"But...", stuttering, she tried to say something to Ayana, but she also realized that her Master's gaze simply does not lie in this world, he always looks higher.

"God, they are Demonic Beasts... And she is not just a Demonic Beast, she is a Legend Rank Demonic Beast! We need to inform Father and Grandfather!" Ye Ziyun thought in fear. After receiving the information, her relaxed attitude towards these two changed dramatically.

"He is a prince... He probably has quite a few who want to be his princess... And he is probably already engaged... He and I live in completely different worlds," Xiao Ning'er thought sadly.

"Little sister Ning'er, apparently Ye Ziyun was inventing something for herself... It's as if she lost consciousness out of fear." Look how the sweat is flowing from her forehead - Xi Yu and Ye Ziyun began to tease Xi Yu, smiling.

- She just thinks a lot. I'll explain everything to her later..." Xiao Ning'er answered, looking at the frightened and quiet Ye Ziyun.

"Well, as your Elder Brother, I have an order for you that cannot be refused," Xi Yu said in a serious tone.

- A? Y-yes! What is this? I'll do everything I can! - Xiao Ning'er answered, panicking at first, but soon becoming inspired, and even waiting in anticipation. She wanted to do at least something for Xi Yu.

"My order is as follows: Today you sleep in the same room as Ye Ziyun!" - At first, pumping up, and then Xi Yu simply said.

- A? For what? - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun asked incomprehensibly.

"Firstly, you need to talk, and secondly, you Xiao Ning'er, after what happened, it's better not to be alone today." You were prepared to die today, right? And don't even think about evading, I've gotten to know you quite well these days! If I'm not mistaken, you decided to carry out the ceremony properly so that the Holy Family would not touch your family, and then commit suicide before the wedding night took place. I'm right? - Xi Yu asked.

-... - Xiao Ning'er was speechless from shock.

"How did Xi Yu find out about my plan? Even my father didn't guess, and I didn't say anything to anyone... We've known each other for less than a week... Has he really already studied me so well that he can predict my actions?" - Xiao Ning'er thought, and her heart warmed from the fact that Xi Yu was so attentive to her.

- This is true??? Ye Ziyun asked in shock, looking at Xiao Ning'er, her eyes turning red.

"How difficult it was for her, but I couldn't even imagine. And I also called myself her friend..." Ye Ziyun thought sadly.

- Okay, Ayane and I still have things to do. And you carry out the assignment while staying with Ye Ziyun

"As for you Ye Ziyun, your grandfather and father know about me and Ayan, and that we are Demonic Beasts." Just don't tell them that we kidnapped you today, otherwise it may provoke an unnecessary conflict. Xiao Ning'er, if she knows how to keep her mouth shut, then you can tell her everything you know. That's all Ayane, let's go to the Alchemists Association, it's time to earn some money - Xi Yu said, and he and Ayane disappeared into thin air as soon as she took him by the shoulder.

- What did he mean by kidnapped? Xiao Ning'er asked curiously.

- Well... As soon as I woke up and put myself in order, this Ayane appeared in my room. Without saying anything, she kidnapped me. And in the blink of an eye, I found myself in this carriage, and Xi Yu was sitting opposite me. At first I was afraid that I had been kidnapped, but we talked and he clarified the situation. I wanted to turn to my father so that he could help protect you. But Xi Yu said that he only needed moral support from me, and he would deal with the rest himself. And then the carriage stopped, and we entered the ceremonial hall. Well, you yourself know the rest - Ye Ziyun explained as clearly as possible.

- Ning'er, who is he? Is he a Demonic Beast? Why don't they kill us? Demonic Beasts eat people... - Ye Ziyun asked incomprehensibly.

"You are confusing Demonic Beasts with Fierce Beasts." Let me explain everything, Demonic Beasts... - Xiao Ning'er began to explain to Ye Ziyun everything she knew about Xi Yu's situation.

Alchemy Association, Office of Director Yang Xing.

Yang Xing, as usual, sat at the table and sorted out letters. Suddenly an unfamiliar voice rang out:

- Good afternoon Director Yang Xing.

Jumping up in surprise, Yang Xing noticed a guy of about 13 years old with a distant expression on his face, and behind him stood a girl of about 25-30 years old in a maid's uniform.

- W-Who are you? How did you get here - Yang Xing asked nervously.

"Don't panic, we came with a business proposal," the guy said dispassionately.

- Then why don't you come like all normal people? With a knock, through the door? - Having calmed down a little, Yang Xing still asked warily.

- I heard that you are a smart and capable woman... So why do you ask such stupid questions? - with a hint of disappointment, but with the same detached expression, the teenager asked. -... - Yang Xing, speechless from such impudence. - Well, come on, be smart... Why could we sneak in to do business? - the teenager asked as if mockingly.

After thinking a little, Yang Xing realized that in order to appear in front of her like that, you need to have at least a Steel Rank! And since the teenager is still too small for such strength, it turns out that the maid behind him has a Steel Rank! And judging by the woman's features, she had teamed up with the Weasel Demon Spirit.

- Do you need so much time to understand why we didn't go through the door? - Yang Xing and Xi Yu continued to tease. Wanting to know how much time she needs to get ready.

- N-no, of course not. You said so because you want this meeting to take place secretly, right? - Yang Xing answered, gathering her thoughts, trying not to lash out at the teenager because of his sharp tongue. Fearing the power of the maid standing behind him.

- Congratulations, you finally guessed it! - Xi Yu clapped his hands defiantly.

"What an impudent boy! If this business of his turns out to be some kind of nonsense, you will pay with me. And even your maid won't help you. I wonder who sent it? And what family does he belong to? - Yang Xing thought.

- So what kind of case are we talking about? - Yang Xing asked, not understanding how he could behave like that, with that indifferent expression on his face.

- It's simple, I give you these 10 recipes and this contract. Read, review, if you agree, sign - Xi Yu said, handing over 10 sheets with a detailed description of the recipes for elixirs and their properties. Then he put the contract on the table, giving time for Young Xing to get acquainted with everything.

"Th-this is incredible, if it's not fake..." Yang Xing answered, continuing to read the contract and looking at the recipes.

- Um... This clause on non-disclosure of identity, can it be amended? I don't want to hide anything from Head Gu Yang..." Before she could finish her sentence, Yang Xing was interrupted.

- No! You are the only one who can know about my involvement in this... I have no desire to have a discussion on the topic of alchemy with Chief Gu Yang or answer any questions. This is a business, that's why I drew up the contract, so that all the conditions were clearly spelled out and observed. "Either you sign, or I'll find someone else," the teenager said categorically.

- Fine. "I agree," Yang Xing answered, hesitating a little, but still signed the contract and handed it to Xi Yu.

- Well, good cooperation for us. I understand that you need time to prepare for such a large-scale project... But I expect that you will complete it in a week... - Xi Yu hinted about the desired time frame.

- I will do my best! - Yang Xing didn't promise, but she didn't deny either.

"When the profit appears, send my part to this address," Xi Yu said, handing her a piece of paper with the address, after which he and Ayane disappeared from the office, right before Yang Xing's eyes.

And Yang Xing still looked in disbelief at the place where they had just stood...

"Weasel Demonic Beasts are very nimble and agile, but for the water to disappear like that... she is most likely at the peak of the Steel Rank... She can't be at Legendary, can she? Ugh, what kind of nonsense is going through your head? Okay, we need to report to Head Gu Yang and check the recipes," Yang Xing thought and got to work.

Xi Yu Mansion.

- Mister, why do you need the money of this city? - Ayane asked incomprehensibly.

- I gave her the recipes not only for the sake of money. Firstly, I myself need those elexits. And secondly, with money it will be possible to buy up all the Demon Spirits in the city - Xi Yu simply explained his thoughts.

- Why do you need so many weak Demon Spirits? - asked Ayane.

"In the near future, I will have a chance to absorb them... Although I'm not sure of this, they won't be superfluous," Xi Yu simply answered.

Ayane was surprised at this opportunity, but seeing that her Master was about to start practicing martial arts moves, she decided not to interrupt him. Lately, she herself began to often devote time to this; although these martial arts could not help her beast form, she could become stronger in her humanoid form. She enjoyed learning new things and found these techniques very interesting. The next day. Institute of the Holy Orchid.

Entering the classroom, Xi Yu noticed that Ye Ziyun was sitting to the right of Xiao Ning'er, and they were chatting animatedly about something. Sitting quietly to the left of Xiao Ning'er, Xi Yu wanted to say hello, but was beaten to it.

- Hello, Xi Yu! - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun greeted each other animatedly.

- Good morning, how did you rest? - asked Xi Yu, creating a barrier around them from eavesdropping.

- Okay, I told Ye Ziyun about everything that happened to me, and she told me about what it was like for her. We fell asleep in the morning, but even though we didn't sleep much, we feel fine, and how are you doing? - Xiao Ning'er asked.

- Okay, I got 5 stars this morning! - Xi Yu replied being in a good mood.

- How so? - Ye Ziyun asked and looked at Xiao Ning'er, surprised. Last night, when Xiao Ning'er was telling her so many fantastic things, she mentioned that Xi Yu was at Bronze Rank 3 Star. And now he says that he is already at the 5th Star, she wondered when he managed to break through to the 4th Star.

- Congratulations, but when did you get 4 Star? - Xiao Ning'er was surprised.

- I'll tell you later how you feel, did you remember to take your medicine yesterday? - Xi Yu asked.

- No, I have them with me in the ring. I already feel absolutely healthy! - Xiao Ning'er answered enthusiastically, and her heart filled with a pleasant feeling because of Xi Yu's care.

- This is good. Tomorrow after the Daoyin consolidation massage, we will begin cultivation," Xi Yu said.

- Uh-huh... umm... Can Ye Ziyun come with us? - Xiao Ning'er asked hesitantly, afraid that Xi Yu would refuse.

"It's okay, Ye Ziyun give me your hand," Xi Yu said, extending his hand.

- A? W-why? - Ye Ziyun was embarrassed by the unexpected request.

"This is your master's order, give your hand here," Xi Yu said with amusement in his tone.

- YOU... What other owner? - Ye Ziyun said angry and pouting, but still extended her hand.

- Wow, it really works. Masochist incarnate! Xi Yu said, taking Ye Ziyun's hand.

"Y-you... Ugly..." not finding the right words, Ye Ziyun blushed, but did not pull her hand away. She had already learned a lot about Xi Yu's incredible abilities, and understood that he was trying to help her with her development.

- You have: Soul Vessel - Blue, Soul Form - Ice Phoenix, Attribute - Snow Wind. Marvelous! You and Xiao Ning'er suit each other so well... - Xi Yu said, releasing Ye Ziyun's hand, feigning surprise in his voice.

Although he had long known Ye Ziyun's Attribute and soul form, and wanted to offer them one option... And Xi Yu performed this performance to simply embarrass Ye Ziyun, and an excuse was found for one.

- Soul Form - Ice Phoenix? - Ye Ziyun asked incomprehensibly.

- Why are we suitable for each other? - Xiao Ning'er asked, interested.

- People generally believe that the Dragon and Phoenix represent good luck. Do you know why? - Xi Yu began to explain.

- Why? - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun became interested.

- This is because real Dragons and Phoenixes of the same Attribute always settle close to each other. Because they have a natural synergy. If the Ice Dragon and Ice Phoenix live together, then they will evolve faster than if they were apart. This is the origin of why people say that the Dragon is destined for the Phoenix or vice versa - as the teacher explained to Xi Yu.

- People generally believe that the Dragon and Phoenix represent good luck. Do you know why? - Xi Yu began to explain.

- Why? - Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun became interested.

- This is because real Dragons and Phoenixes of the same Attribute always settle close to each other. Because they have a natural synergy. If the Ice Dragon and Ice Phoenix live together, then they will evolve faster than if they were apart. This is the origin of why people say that the Dragon is destined for the Phoenix or vice versa - as the teacher explained to Xi Yu.