How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!

"A mere kiss, is that too much?"

Chen Yu's smile broadened as he twisted his neck and with one punch, flung aside two fierce beasts that closed in, proposing what he believed to be a "not too excessive" request.

Once he spoke.

Nearby, young fighters such as Fu Hong and Fu Jing were taken aback.

To all the young men, Ye Luofeng had always epitomized the high and cold goddess with her icy beauty and transcendent purity, someone they dared not even look at directly, let alone defile.

But now, Chen Yu shamelessly made such a request.

For a moment.

The youths' gaze slightly glazed over, their expressions a bit tense.

In case!

If, just if!

The icy beauty they revered, in keeping with her promise, agreed to this request, how heartbreaking and infuriating it would be.

"You... shameless!"

Ye Luofeng's teeth gently clamped down as a trace of chill permeated her icy eyes.

The young girl's voice trembled slightly, a touch of angry blush appeared on her flawless, serene face, like the morning sun shining upon a snow-white ice lotus.

"Shameless? I see through you, Senior Sister Ye indeed isn't one to keep her word."

Chen Yu shook his head and sighed.

Ye Luofeng's face flushed red then paled, remaining silent for a moment.

On the contrary.

She had always been one to keep her promises, even the minor ones made in bets.

When the bet had taken place.

Ye Luofeng had reserved the right for the loser to comply with a small request, provided it wasn't excessive.

However.

What Chen Yu requested indeed wasn't viewed as too excessive, at least to Chen Yu.

Upon acknowledging the bet, one must accept the loss.

At this moment, Ye Luofeng prepared to act.

"Can we change the request?"

Ye Luofeng's face tensed up as she fiercely swung her sword, severing two fierce beasts.

But still, her tone revealed a hint of concession.

"No, I only want a kiss."

Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders, a hint of mockery crept onto his lips.

Since their transport to Yun Zhao Country, Ye Luofeng had always been aggressively competitive, constantly striving to outdo him.

This time.

Having found the perfect opportunity, Chen Yu would not let it slip away.

"You..."

Ye Luofeng's face alternated between red and white, torn in her heart.

She was vexed, must she really give her first kiss to this utterly shameless man?

In the following moments.

Ye Luofeng fell silent, no longer entertaining Chen Yu's words.

Together, they quickly dispatched the postnatal demon beasts that Fu Hong and Fu Jing were dealing with.

Inside the barrier, the remaining fierce beasts were hardly worth mentioning, quickly annihilated under the ferocious assault of Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng.

"Very good, the strength of you two Guest Elders exceeds expectations by a fair margin."

Family Head Fu Yuan and others applauded and laughed.

The seemingly impossible task of slaying the group of beasts was unexpectedly accomplished by Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng as if they were merely toying with a bet.

From the gaze of Family Head Fu Yuan and others, it was evident that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng probably still had some tricks up their sleeves.

At least.

They hadn't used some of their ultimate secret techniques.

"Uncles. What are the chances of our hunting team capturing the Hunting King glory?"

Fu Yanzi asked hopefully.

Hearing this, several clan elders pondered deeply.

"If it were previous years, with two Guest Elders at the helm, there was at least a seventy percent chance."

Uncle Lin paused.

"However, this year's hunting tournament, several competing clan teams are unusually strong."

Uncle Lin sighed heavily.

After exchanging glances for a moment.

The elders finally agreed on a reasonably optimistic prediction: "Thirty percent."

Thirty percent?

Not only were the Fu Family's disciples stunned, but Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were also greatly surprised.

"This year's hunting tournament, the main contenders for the title include Prince Manor, Chu Family, Fu Family, and Wu Family."

Uncle Lin explained.

Those present listened intently.

In Yunlai Prefecture, the strongest factions were just those few.

Leading them was the Yunlai Prince Manor, the most powerful.

Following closely were.

The three major families: Chu Family, Fu Family, and Wu Family.

These were common knowledge that even Chen Yu, having stayed with the Fu Family for a while, was somewhat familiar with.

According to his knowledge.

The strength of these three families was close to that of the Bone Demon Palace of Chu Country, certainly far surpassing Yunyue Sect and other sects.

Because.

Each of the three major families had more than one Guiyuan Realm, and even more in the Qi Transformation Realm,

"Speaking of Prince Manor, in past hunting tournaments, they won seventy percent of the time."

The clan elders spoke of Prince Manor with a hint of apprehension.

After all, Prince Manor, as a fiefdom of a prince, ruled over a region larger than Chu Country.

"This year, Prince Manor remains our biggest adversary, having recruited the descendant of the Ancient Clan 'Luo Haochen,' who is listed among the top talents of Yun Zhao Country on the 'Earth Ranking'."

Uncle Lin solemnly said.

"Earth rank talent!"

The Fu Family's disciples gasped in astonishment.

Scanning the entire Yunlai Prefecture, it wasn't without talents on the Earth Ranking.

However, for those under twenty years old, an Earth Rank talent hadn't appeared in the last decade.

"Furthermore, Chu Family has invited the renowned sword talent from Sky Sword Academy, 'He Qiuyun,' who is also an 'Earth rank' talent, recently making significant advancements in his swordsmanship."

Uncle Lin continued.

"Sky Sword Academy? That's one of the top four academies in Yun Zhao Country."

The Fu Family's disciples displayed a hint of respect.

"I've heard of that He Qiuyun.

"There's talk that recently, on his travels in our Yunlai Prefecture, he defeated a Martial Arts master of the Innate period with just three moves, and he didn't even draw his sword."

Fu Yanzi expressed admiration.

Because, not only was He Qiuyun supremely talented in Sword Dao, he was also famously a handsome young man among the Earth rank talents.

"Lastly, our competitor 'Wu Family' reportedly has hired a mysterious and strange 'Puppet Master.' Moreover, He Dabao has recently pledged allegiance to them, enhancing their strength significantly."

Uncle Lin finished introducing the last powerful competitor.

Puppet Master?

Chen Yu felt his heart suddenly skip a beat.

This puzzled him greatly.

Moreover, the profession of Puppet Master was unfamiliar to him.

"I didn't expect to encounter such a niche and lost school of cultivation at this hunting competition," Ye Luofeng murmured.

She seemed to know something about this school of Puppet Masters.

"Here are some materials about several formidable forces, basic information of members in each hunting team..."

Uncle Lin took out a stack of scrolls.

Next.

Everyone received a set of materials from Uncle Lin.

Chen Yu opened the scroll, which contained the rules and skills of the hunting competition, as well as basic information about the key members of each hunting team.

"Alright, there are twenty days left until the hunting competition, so let's try to cooperate and understand each other better before then," said Family Head Fu Yuan, waving his hand.

Today's practical training had gone smoothly.

In the remaining twenty days, aside from cooperating with each other, the youths could also practice and strive for some improvement.

Fu Family's courtyard.

When returning to the Guest Elder area, Chen Yu walked side by side with Ye Luofeng.

Along the way.

Ye Luofeng was silent.

Chen Yu, meanwhile, smiled without saying a word, occasionally glancing at Ye Luofeng's bright teeth and crimson lips with an "you know what I mean" expression.

Soon.

Chen Yu followed Ye Luofeng to her bamboo grove.

"Miss Ye, since there's no one else around here, can you fulfill your bet now?"

Chen Yu chuckled.

Ye Luofeng, with her graceful and ethereal beauty, suddenly paused, struggling to suppress the blush and coldness on her face.

"Chen Yu! Don't overdo it..."

Ye Luofeng tightened her face, her voice cold, a subtle bluish glow emerging from her delicate hands.

Chen Yu had a teasing smile, but suddenly felt an invisible Sword Intent focusing on his mind.

It seemed that this woman had indeed not given her all in today's training.

"Well, it was just a playful bet. Miss Ye, if you do not wish to honor it, I won't force you."

Chen Yu gestured with his hand, giving a resigned look.

As he finished speaking.

He turned and left the bamboo grove, feeling a slight regret.

With Ye Luofeng's beauty that could captivate any vigorous young man, it was natural to have such romantic thoughts.

Although Chen Yu was moved by this woman, it wasn't enough to call it affection.

"Wait."

Ye Luofeng suddenly called out to Chen Yu.

"I, Ye Luofeng, always keep my promises. The bet still stands, but I wish to extend it to the next time."

Ye Luofeng regained her icy composure.

After speaking.

She threw a tattered ancient book.

Chen Yu caught the ancient book and found inside a set of the Nameless Technique.

"This is an Ancient Technique for refining spiritual power called 'Heavenly Heart Refining'."

"This technique can activate spiritual potential, protect against demonic illusions, and, when combined with the ore mother you possess, it can have a miraculous effect on cultivation. For now, let this technique be the wager for our little bet."

Ye Luofeng spoke in a cold tone, expressionless.

Chen Yu quickly flipped through the ancient book, his face soon showing delight.

Before.

He had absorbed the power of the "Blood Soul Bud," with some residual power still undigested.

Moreover, he had also obtained the Moon Spirit Ore Mother. His spiritual power was strong but not refined, and he didn't know the method to activate it.

This 'Heavenly Heart Refining' secret technique just solved Chen Yu's urgent need.

"This technique can temporarily compensate for that kiss, albeit barely. But I wonder, what does 'continuation of the bet' entail?"

Chen Yu put away the book, his interest piqued.

He could see.

Ye Luofeng hadn't used her full strength previously and was reluctant to settle the little bet with a kiss, hoping to carry it over to the next time.

"Let's wager on this 'Hunting Competition'."

Ye Luofeng's beautiful eyes flickered with a sharp confidence.

"Oh? What kind of bet? If I win again next time, might that kiss be fulfilled?"

Chen Yu chuckled.

"We'll bet on the title of 'Hunting King'. Whoever wins the title of Hunting King wins."

"If you win, Luo Feng will let you decide her fate, not just a kiss, but even if you desire Luo Feng's hand in marriage, there will be no objections."

Ye Luofeng's eyes were deep, her gaze steady as she looked directly at Chen Yu.

"Oh?"

Chen Yu exclaimed in surprise.

But immediately.

He raised an objection.

The position of Hunting King might not necessarily be determined between the two of them.

That created three possibilities.

First, Chen Yu wins the title of Hunting King.

Second, Ye Luofeng wins the title of Hunting King.

Third, a third party wins the title of Hunting King.

"If a third party wins, then we will end in a draw. At that point, Luo Feng will fulfill her promise of a kiss."

Ye Luofeng said solemnly.

"Oh!"

Chen Yu exclaimed again, surprised.

So, Ye Luofeng truly intended to honor her promise.

"What do I need to put forth?"

Chen Yu was no fool.

In a draw, Ye Luofeng commits to her promise of a kiss.

Chen Yu wins, she lets him decide her fate, including a romantic relationship or more.

On one hand, this showed Ye Luofeng's strong confidence.

On the other, this woman certainly had an agenda.

"If Luo Feng wins the title of Hunting King, you must wager your 'Moon Spirit Ore Mother', lending it for five years."

Ye Luofeng's eyes flickered, her face showing a complex expression, quickly replaced by decisiveness.

Chen Yu suddenly realized!

Ye Luofeng indeed had an agenda and was even upping the stakes in her wild gamble.