The reason why Vivian was able to find me was obviously related to how the Spirit Snake crippled the Wild Boar race member.
Even though the Wild Boar race member was a hoodlum, he had the cultivation of a Monster King. It would be weird if the Spirit Snake didn't come looking for him.
I had intended to use a few high grade beast pills to settle this matter, but I didn't expect that Vivian would be involved.
The truth was just as I had guessed. Hearing my question, Vivian smiled and said, "This matter is also a coincidence. Last night, I coincidentally went out and heard people discussing a fight. They said that among the perpetrators, there was a powerful Dog-Headed Man who crippled a Monster King's cultivation in the streets. At that time, I had a feeling that it was you. Last night, after the King City patrol team found some clues, I thought that I would only be reassured if I personally came to take a look … I didn't think that it would really be you."
After Vivian said that, she stared at me, her eyes filled with surprise and disbelief. I couldn't help but smile awkwardly.
When we parted at Rapids City, she had vaguely expressed her feelings to me. I didn't take it to heart and thought that it was just a child's emotions. I didn't expect that after so many years, she would have to personally verify the identity of a strong dog-headed man in the faraway King City to be at ease.
I obviously couldn't continue this topic. I turned my head to avoid her gaze and changed the topic. "After so many years, how have you been after returning to King City?
I see that your strength has increased a lot. Did you find a teacher or did you enter another school? "
Vivian shook her head and the joy on her face faded. "Our Lion race has specialized teachers in the King City. Along with my powerful bloodline, it's normal for my cultivation to increase."
Vivian obviously didn't want to talk about such matters. After a simple reply, she hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Actually, the reason why I suddenly left Rapids City and returned to King City was because my father arranged a marriage for me …"
My brows furrowed. Marriage?
Vivian's father?
"Isn't your father from the dragon race?
Did he arrange a marriage for you to be betrothed to another dragon race? "
Hearing what I said, Vivian widened her eyes and shook her head. "My mother is from the dragon race while my father is from the lion race … the lion race's Monster Emperor."
This time, it was my turn to widen my eyes. Previously, Vivian had expressed her hatred towards the dragon race and had even mentioned her mother. I had subconsciously thought that the reason why she possessed the dragon race's bloodline was because her mother had been raped by the dragon race. Who would have thought that my guess was completely wrong?
The Lion Clan's Demon Thearch clearly referred to Emperor Pu 'er, who ruled the entire Demon Region. Vivian was actually Emperor Pu' er's daughter?
For some reason, I suddenly thought of Nam. If he knew that he had interacted with the daughter of the great Emperor Pryor, he would probably kneel down in fear.
My mind was indescribably chaotic. Suddenly, I recalled the rumour that I heard in the pub yesterday. I hastily asked, "I heard that the Lion race's princess is going to marry the young Monster Emperor of the Sea race three months later. Could it be you?"
Vivian's expression instantly darkened. She didn't say anything and only nodded.
The young Monster Emperor of the Sea race … … When I heard about this person yesterday, I already had the intention to challenge him. Now that I heard about this matter, my fighting spirit inexplicably increased.
However, after remaining silent for a moment, I smiled wryly and shook my head. What did this matter have to do with me? Even if I really wanted to challenge the young Monster Emperor of the Sea race, it shouldn't have anything to do with this matter.
I remained silent and Vivian didn't have the intention to speak either. After a long while, she lifted her head and squeezed out a stiff smile. "Duo Ji, I'm really happy to see you. However, the King's City's patrol team is still waiting outside. I can't stay here for too long. If not, I might bring trouble to you … … I'll bring my men and leave first. I'll come back here to look for you after a few days."
After saying that, Vivian looked at me for a few seconds before she stood up and left.
After she left, the Spirit Snake jumped next to me and said hastily, "This won't do. How can Xiao Wei marry that Monster Emperor of the Sea race? Isn't this the same as a good cabbage being taken by a pig?"
I rolled my eyes at him. "What does this matter have to do with you? Even if she's taken by a pig, it won't be your turn. Could it be that you're still thinking about her?"
The Spirit Snake glared at me angrily. "Old … … I'm doing this for your sake. I already felt that something wasn't right when we were in Rapids City. Xiao Wei's expression just now couldn't be any more obvious. It's obvious that she's in love with you. You're about to be made a cuckold by the Monster Emperor of the Sea race. Aren't you worried?"
"You're the cuckold. Which eye of yours saw that she's in love with me?
Pfft! What's in love? Can you not make it sound so disgusting? "
The Spirit Snake looked at me in disdain. "Just pretend to be confused. Anyway, you're the one who's going to be made a cuckold, not me."
I didn't bother with him and stood up. I stretched my body and stood by the window as I looked at the bustling street outside. My heart felt heavy.
The Spirit Snake, who had been quiet for a few minutes, came over again. "You're really not worried?"
I slapped his head. "Shut up. Pack up. We're going to go out for a stroll."
There was still half a year's time before the last beast awakening ceremony. I planned to stay idle in King City for the next half a year. If I had nothing to do, I'd walk around and experience the customs of the Monster race. At the same time, I'd stabilize my cultivation.
Seeing that I wasn't moved, the Spirit Snake could only follow me out resentfully.
When I'd strolled around King City the previous day, I'd felt that it was novel. However, after strolling around for half a day, I didn't feel that I had gained anything. Hence, I soaked in the inn for half a day before returning to the inn.
I didn't go out for the next few days. I just closed my eyes and adjusted my breathing.
I adjusted my state of mind and stabilized my cultivation at the same time.
In the past few years, if I wasn't hunting beasts in battle, I'd been swallowing beast cores to increase my power.
After a few years, my cultivation had rapidly increased, but my state of mind had fallen behind. If I didn't stabilize my state of mind in time, it would definitely affect the advancement of my cultivation in the future.
Many days passed in a row as he adjusted his breathing. Under the slow adjustment, his mental state gradually became much more harmonious and clear.
One afternoon after a few days, Vivian came to the inn again.
This time, she didn't lose her composure like the previous time. She also didn't mention her marriage and just chatted with me for half an hour. Afterwards, she said that it was boring staying in the inn, so she invited me to play in the Beast Hunting Grounds.
I didn't think much about it and directly rejected her. She and I were people from two different worlds. Moreover, her wedding was imminent. It was inappropriate for a lone woman and a single woman to meet and play at this time.
After hearing my rejection, Vivian's expression darkened a little. However, she recovered in the blink of an eye. She didn't say much and continued to chat with me for half an afternoon before leaving.
In the following two months, Vivian would come to the inn every few days to find me. She didn't ask me to do anything like the first time. She just chatted with me in the inn and occasionally helped me tidy up the room. She even personally cooked for me.
Her status was noble, so the word 'Princess' seemed to have an otherworldly aura. But in fact, she was very good at tidying up the room and the food she personally cooked was delicious. It was completely different from what I had imagined.
Three months passed in a flash. In the week before the wedding, Vivian didn't come to the inn at all. I didn't think much of it and just thought that she would be busy as the wedding was approaching.
However, I didn't expect that on the night before the wedding, Vivian would suddenly come to the inn again.
When I saw Vivian, I was a little surprised. "Why did you come to find me at this time?"
She seemed to have drunk a lot of wine as her face was red. Her previous restraint in front of me was completely gone. She didn't answer my question and just giggled at me. "Guess."
Of course, I couldn't guess her goal. I just frowned and advised her, "You shouldn't be drunk at this time."
Vivian rolled her eyes at me and didn't say anything. She lifted her foot and walked into the room. After a few steps, she suddenly turned around and slammed the door with her foot. Then, she walked to my bed and sat down. She raised her head to look at me and giggled. "I'm staying here tonight. I won't be leaving."