The architecture in the Monster region wasn't as exquisite as the human world. Even in the Royal Palace, the buildings were mostly made of huge rocks and long wood. It was extremely majestic, but not as exquisite.
Under the guidance of the maid, I came to the side of an umbrella-like palace. It was the wedding room that Wei Weian and I used on the day of our wedding.
At this moment, there were many red cloths that were folded into the shape of flower petals on both sides of the palace door. There was also a long red carpet at the entrance. The wedding attire was still there.
When I walked into the palace, I saw Wei Weian sitting not far away from me. She was still wearing the traditional golden robe of the Lion race, but it wasn't as complicated as the wedding attire. When she saw me enter, she immediately stood up and bowed towards me, but didn't say a word.
The atmosphere was slightly awkward. I walked over and sat down. After staying silent for a moment, I told Wei Weian about the fief that her father had given me. After briefly explaining the situation, I continued to tell Wei Weian, "Even though our marriage was just a transaction, we still have the status. After Nam and the rest move in, you'll follow me to the fief.
I won't be staying in the Monster region for long. I'll need your help to take care of Nam and the rest's affairs in the fief. "
Even though I said that, in reality, Wei Weian would be the one in control of the fief after I left. It could be considered as giving her a place to settle down.
At the same time, with Wei Weian around, the safety of Nam and the rest of the Dog Head tribe would be more guaranteed.
After hearing what I said, Wei Weian stayed silent for a moment before lifting her head to look at me. "That's your Dog Head tribe's fief. If you want to leave, you can just hand it over to Nam or the other tribe members to manage. Why hand it over to me?
Duo Ji, you already said that our wedding was just a transaction. I've also gotten what I wanted, so you don't have to feel guilty towards me. "
I smiled wryly and hastily explained. "Don't misunderstand. I do feel guilty towards you, but this matter isn't just because of guilt.
Once I leave the Monster region for a long period of time, Nam and the rest will enjoy the treatment of the Monster Emperor's clansmen without the protection of the Monster Emperor. It's only a matter of time before they attract a calamity.
I'm worried about them, so I can only ask you to take care of them. "
Vivian listened to my explanation and for some reason, she suddenly smiled. Then, she shook her head and said, "As long as you don't die, no one from the Monster Emperor's clan will dare to bully you … But don't worry, I've agreed to this matter, but it can't be considered as compensation. This is what I should have obtained from that transaction."
Vivian had been sad and disappointed ever since she caught a glimpse of him at the banquet, but for some reason, she seemed to be happy all of a sudden. There was a smile on her face, and the sadness on her face had disappeared.
Seeing her like this, I heaved a sigh of relief and nodded. "That's right. You deserve it."
"If you really want to compensate me, pick a Longevity Grass and give it to me." Vivian suddenly made another request.
"Longevity Grass?"
This was a strange term that I had never heard before. Vivian saw that I didn't understand, so she started to explain.
According to her, this' Longevity Grass' was a famous immortal herb in the Monster Domain. It only grew in the Scattered Star Sea in the extreme north. Legend had it that consuming this immortal herb would increase one's lifespan by 200 years, and at the same time, it could make one stay young forever.
Even with my current cultivation as a Monster Emperor, I was speechless when I heard about these two effects.
The lifespan of a Monster Emperor or a Xiaju Immortal was unlimited. With an unlimited lifespan, one's youth naturally wouldn't fade. These two effects were useless to me, but to a normal person who was below the Monster Emperor rank, it was comparable to an elixir. It wasn't surprising that Vivian would make such a request.
I first nodded in agreement, before asking what kind of place was the 'Scattered Star Sea' that she mentioned.
"The Scattered Star Sea is the holy land of ferocious beasts. There are countless ferocious beasts of the Monster Saint and Monster God realm. There are even ferocious beasts of the Monster Emperor realm. A normal person wouldn't be able to enter, and only the Monster Emperor could barely enter. Moreover, they might encounter danger."
After listening to her explanation, my first reaction was elation.
There were actually Monster Emperors among the ferocious beasts. Firstly, this meant that the world of the Monster Emperor wasn't as lonely as I imagined it to be. Secondly, it pointed out a path of cultivation for me.
Prior had already told me that the only way to increase my realm in the future was to obtain the source of Demonic power. Hunting ferocious beasts was undoubtedly easier than hunting other Monster Emperors. It was also more practical than obtaining the source of Demonic power from other places through luck.
Other than this path, the Longevity Grass was undoubtedly a good item. Apart from gifting it to Vivian, I could also bring it to the human world and gift it to other people that I was familiar with.
Among the negative effects of an unlimited lifespan, the sense of loneliness was undoubtedly at the forefront. A large part of this loneliness came from the constant aging and death of the people around me.
I didn't have much feelings towards this loneliness, but it didn't mean that I couldn't imagine it.
The Longevity Grass would undoubtedly be able to temporarily alleviate this problem.
After thinking about the matters that I had to do, I couldn't head to the Scattered Star Sea now. Thus, I told Vivian that I would make a trip there after two months. If I was able to successfully gather the Longevity Grass, I would bring it back for her.
Even if I couldn't do it for the time being, I would definitely do it in the future.
It was obvious that Vivian wasn't in a hurry. After hearing my promise, she revealed a smile and nodded, telling me that she would be waiting.
After chatting about this matter, the subtle awkwardness between Vivian and me magically disappeared. However, she still excused herself and left.
I similarly didn't stay for long. After sitting and thinking for a moment, I left the imperial palace and returned to the inn that I had previously stayed at in King's City.
When the Snake Spirit saw me, he heaved a sigh of relief. His concerned tone carried a hint of reproach as he asked me why I had mingled with Prior for so long, causing him to constantly worry about me.
I was slightly puzzled as I asked, "Prior doesn't have any hostility towards me. What are you worried about?"
The Snake Spirit shook his head. "I've heard from the people in the Dragon's Territory that Prior is a terrifying Monster Emperor. Moreover, I can faintly feel this."
A fourth grade Monster Emperor represented the strongest power in the Monster domain. It wouldn't be wrong to use the word 'terrifying' to describe it.
I didn't pay attention to the Snake Spirit's words and asked him what he had been doing during this period of time.
"What else can I be doing? I'm just waiting for your news.
It's been a total of forty-nine days of darkness. If it wasn't because I knew that it was a phenomenon caused by you advancing to the Monster Emperor, I would have thought that the Monster domain's doomsday had arrived. "
The Snake Spirit's face was filled with worry as he spoke.
I had always felt that even if the sky were to collapse, the Snake Spirit would only laugh as he ran away. It was rare to see him so worried.
"The Monster domain's doomsday …. It doesn't sound like a bad thing. What's there to worry about?
What's wrong with you? Could it be that you're jealous that I advanced to the Monster Emperor? "I said half-jokingly.
The Snake Spirit rolled his eyes at me and the worry on his face lessened. He shook his head. "Why would I be jealous? You might not know that our Dragon race is unable to cultivate to the Monster Emperor realm. There's no point in being jealous."
This was the first time I had heard of such a saying. I couldn't help but be interested as I immediately questioned him.
The Snake Spirit then told me that the Dragon race could only advance to the Monster Emperor realm after obtaining the power of the Primal Chaos.
This was completely different from when I advanced to the Monster Emperor realm after obtaining a trace of the power of the Primal Chaos. To me, that trace of the Primal Chaos was just a catalyst. The essence of the Monster Emperor power that I obtained was still the source of the Monster power.
To the Dragon race, the source of the Primal Chaos was their entire power.
There was a huge difference between the two. Vivian's mere trace of the Primal Chaos was the rarest thing in the world. As for the Dragon race, they needed a large amount of the source of the Primal Chaos to advance to the Monster Emperor realm. It was impossible to find it. That was why the Snake Spirit said that it was impossible for the Dragon race to cultivate to the Monster Emperor realm.
I frowned as I felt that it was unbelievable. If the Dragon race didn't have a Monster Emperor, why did the Dragon Territory have such a high status?
The Snake Spirit seemed to have seen through my doubts. Without waiting for me to ask, he continued to tell me that the Dragon race actually had a Monster Emperor. He was the actual ruler of the Dragon Territory, the Black Dragon King. He was also the only Monster Emperor of the Dragon race.
The Monster Emperor of the Dragon race that possessed the power of Primal Chaos would naturally suppress the other Monster Emperors, regardless of their rank. This explained the Dragon Territory's high status.
After answering this question, the Snake Spirit mentioned Vivian. He told me that the reason why he had chased after Vivian was because he had sensed the power of Primal Chaos in her body. It was just that he wasn't aware of it at that time. He had only vaguely sensed it now.
After understanding this matter, I also understood the changes in the Snake Spirit's emotions. I extended my hand and patted his shoulder. I didn't know how to comfort him.
For the next half a month, I stayed in the inn and meditated every day to comprehend the power of the Monster Emperor in my body. I gradually familiarized myself with the usage of this power.
Vivian didn't appear again. Pu Lai Er didn't question me about why I left the palace.
As for the Snake Spirit, the short period of worry that day seemed to be just a dream. He quickly returned to his normal state and went out to have fun every day. He was still living a carefree life.