Chapter 37: The Dragon Empire’s Empress and the 3 Billion Bounty!
Xiao Xingyu opened the system warehouse and found, in addition to the previously acquired system task reward [Blood Marrow Pill], the newly acquired [Dragon Spirit Pill].
These two pills were Xiao Xingyu's trump cards.
After spending 1250 vouchers, his account balance was only 50 vouchers.
"The items sold in the system shop are treasures that can't be found on the market."
"I must accumulate more vouchers to exchange for more trump cards."
The way to earn vouchers is through task rewards and achievement unlocks.
"Wang father and son, I won't let you live to see next month."
Xiao Xingyu seemed to be smiling, but his gaze was colder than a bloodthirsty beast.
A complete plan unfolded in his mind...
At the same time.
Wang family.
Study room.
Wang Dongsheng was sipping tea and reading when a rapid knocking sounded at the door.
"Come in."
"Dad, something's happened!"
Wang Dongsheng put down his teacup, frowning, and said sternly, "What's with the shouting, where's your composure!"
Wang Yan, flustered, handed his phone to Wang Dongsheng.
"Dad, this is a latest media report."
"Xiao Xingyu has been discharged and will return to Qinglong Academy tomorrow!"
Wang Dongsheng looked up at Wang Yan's expression, his sigh filled with disappointment.
"You useless thing, is there a need to panic?"
"Dad, we didn't manage to kill Xiao Xingyu last time, he'll retaliate against us, and he's backed by the Sky Guild!"
Wang Dongsheng snorted coldly, "Retaliate? What's the connection between us and that accident at Yinnan Mountain?"
"But..."
"Even if Xiao Xingyu suspects us, does he have evidence?"
Wang Yan gradually calmed down.
"Dad, what should we do next?"
"As the saying goes, if you start something, finish it. If you can't kill him once, do it a second time!"
Wang Dongsheng opened a drawer and handed Wang Yan a bottle.
"This is..."
"Rage Pill."
Wang Yan's hand trembled as he took the bottle.
After a Beast Master consumes the Rage Pill, they enter a berserk state, doubling their strength, and can unleash critical hits with any combat skill.
"This weekend is the freshman ranking competition."
"Although the match list is supposedly randomly decided by drawing lots."
"But don't forget, your father is the vice dean."
"I have a hundred ways to arrange a match between you and Xiao Xingyu."
Wang Yan looked sheepish.
"Dad, I lost miserably in the last arena match, I'm not a match for Xiao Xingyu."
Once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of ropes. Wang Yan shivered every time he recalled that arena match.
Xiao Xingyu's strength far surpassed his.
"Fool, after using the Rage Pill, are you still afraid of not beating Xiao Xingyu?"
"The Rage Pill is a prohibited drug, what if..."
"To achieve great things, minor details mustn’t be a concern. Yan'er, this is your best chance to cripple the Hell Gale Wolf!"
The father and son exchanged cunning smiles.
"Dad, I understand!"
"The reason Xiao Xingyu is valued by Dean Su is because of that Hell Gale Wolf."
"As long as I cripple the Hell Gale Wolf, Xiao Xingyu will become a nobody, and Dean Su won't favor him anymore!"
Wang Dongsheng picked up his teacup again.
"Good lad. Come, have some tea with me."
However, the Wang father and son were unaware that a disaster was looming over them.
The next day.
"Sister, Mengmeng, I'm off to school."
"Be safe on the road, I'll bring you dinner after school."
"Brother, here's some coffee milk Mengmeng made for you, drink it on the way!"
With a fried dough stick in his mouth and a cup of warm coffee milk in hand, Xiao Xingyu bid farewell to Xiao Ruoxue and Ye Shimeng before hurrying off to Qinglong Academy.
Along the way, Xiao Xingyu hummed a tune, feeling exceptionally cheerful.
As a one-star Beast Master, having secretly contracted a Beast Emperor form beast, and one with mythical-quality bloodline, no less. Such a great fortune would make anyone overjoyed.
While passing through an alley, Xiao Xingyu suddenly stopped.
A telephone pole caught his attention.
On the pole was a nationwide wanted notice.
The wanted poster depicted a half-human, half-fox beast.
Purple nine tails, fox ears, exotic features...
Xiao Xingyu felt as if struck by lightning.
Below the image.
Wanted: Beast Emperor Form Beast · Nine-Tailed Demon Fox · Daeluo
Bounty: 3 Billion
Claim location: Imperial City · Lan Palace
This bounty was personally issued by the Dragon Empire's Empress, Shangguan Lan.
After the initial shock, Xiao Xingyu's eyes gradually filled with blood.
Ten minutes later.
In an abandoned factory.
Inside the dilapidated building, Xiao Xingyu activated the Beast Master emblem to summon the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
Daeluo stood beside Xiao Xingyu, dressed in a red gown, with her nine tails and fox ears temporarily hidden, looking no different from a normal person.
"Master, why have you summoned me?" Daeluo yawned, her lazy demeanor exuding both sensuality and elegance.
This was the unique trait of beast-type familiars. Daeluo could appear in human form and only revealed her true nine-tailed fox form during battle. In human form, she appeared as a mature, queen-like beauty, stunningly beautiful and alluring.
"What's with that expression?" Daeluo noticed something was off with Xiao Xingyu.
Xiao Xingyu pulled out the wanted notice from behind him. "Fox, you lied to me!"
Daeluo paused briefly, then chuckled, "I didn't deliberately hide it. You just never asked me."
"You're a wanted criminal with a bounty issued personally by the Empress of the Dragon Empire, and you wouldn't tell me about something this significant?"
"What difference would it make if I told you? Do you regret forming a blood contract with me? If you do, you might as well sell me now and claim the 3 billion bounty!"
The two began to bicker irrationally, like a quarreling couple.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Xingyu regained his composure. "Lulu, you're my familiar, and I'm your master. I don't want you keeping things from me."
Daeluo calmed down too, her tone softening. "I can understand how you feel right now, thinking I kept things from you and deceived you."
"Let's clear the air now."
"Yes, I'm a fugitive wanted by your Dragon Empire's Empress, Shangguan Lan."
"If you think I'm too much trouble..."
Xiao Xingyu interrupted, "I never said you're a trouble."
Daeluo looked up and met Xiao Xingyu's intense gaze.
"Lulu, you're my familiar, Daeluo. Forget about the 3 billion bounty."
"Even if it were 30 billion, I wouldn't trade you!"
A warm feeling welled up in Daeluo's heart.
The system notification sounded:
"Ding~"
"Loyalty +10"
Daeluo looked at Xiao Xingyu with anticipation. "What if the bounty were 300 billion?"
"Even if it were 300 billion, I would... 300 billion? I'd trade you!"
Daeluo's smile vanished instantly.
"Ding~"
"Loyalty -10"
Back to the matter at hand.
Xiao Xingyu advised, "Lulu, given your sensitive status, try to stay hidden within my Beast Master emblem and avoid coming out in public."
Daeluo nodded obediently.
"By the way, why are you wanted by the Dragon Empire's Empress?" Xiao Xingyu asked a crucial question.
Daeluo hesitated, her eyes evasive.
"This vixen is definitely hiding a lot from me!"