The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong demanded, "Ninety percent sure? Not a hundred? You're gambling with your life and want to drag me into it?"

Liu Ling replied seriously, "With you, it might as well be a hundred percent."

"Why do you say that?"

"Your Divine Sense is comparable to the Nascent Soul Stage, and your technique for concealing your cultivation is flawless. As long as you don't reveal your true cultivation level, not even I can see through you. With your Divine Sense and Cultivation Technique providing cover, not only can we slip past the Guardian Array, but no one will be able to discover my Demon Race identity."

Chen Dong considered it for a moment, then said, "No. I still can't agree. I simply don't trust you!"

'Here in Lexian City, things were still manageable. Liu Ling hadn't recovered her strength. Although Chen Dong could sense she had the aura of a Nascent Soul, her current power was only at the Early-stage Golden Core. Recovering to the Nascent Soul Stage wouldn't be so easy. But once they reached the Demon Race's territory, if Liu Ling suddenly went back on her word and summoned a horde of demons, he would be completely helpless.'

Liu Ling's brow furrowed. "I can make a Celestial Dao Oath right now. I can also tell the person you're searching for is extremely important to you. Once we're in the territory of the Demon Race, I can guarantee your safety!"

Seeing Chen Dong still hesitating, Liu Ling grit her teeth. A strip of ancient, mystical silk appeared in her hand.

She said, resolved, "This is a Celestial Dao-level Beast Taming Contract. Let me become your bonded beast, and you'll have nothing to worry about. Once this is all over, you can dissolve the contract! We must prepare quickly if we want any chance of catching up to the person you're seeking!"

Chen Dong was stunned. He knew about the Beast Taming Contract. The Floating Shadow Realm had the Beast Taming Technique in ancient times, but it was lost in the current Spiritual Qi cycle. Beast Taming Contracts only ever appeared in ancient ruins.

Most Beast Taming Contracts were only at the Foundation Establishment or Golden Core level; the contract would become void once the beast's cultivation surpassed that realm. In all his time in the Floating Shadow Realm, Chen Dong had only heard of the Cyan Sky Sect possessing a few Golden Core-level contracts. He had never even heard of one at the Nascent Soul level.

As for a Celestial Dao-level contract, Chen Dong had never even laid eyes on one. Such an item could directly enslave a great demon of the Mahayana Stage, though it required the demon's willing participation—the contract couldn't be completed otherwise. While this made the Beast Taming Contract seem somewhat pointless, a Celestial Dao-level one was an absolute top-tier treasure.

'Chen Dong couldn't authenticate it at a glance, but he could clearly feel the Power of the Celestial Dao flowing from the silk. It didn't matter that he couldn't recognize it. Once the contract was formed, its rules would become clear to him. Besides, it originated from the Ancient Beast Taming Sect and had no effect on the Human Race.'

'At the same time, Chen Dong was astonished by Liu Ling's audacity. To offer a Beast Taming Contract... Once it was formed, her life and death would be in his hands, and she would be incapable of defying any of his commands.'

'Chen Dong couldn't fathom why Liu Ling was so desperate to return to the Demon Race's territory, but her willingness to offer the Beast Taming Contract made her credible. With a Celestial Dao-level contract, as long as he didn't release her from it, Liu Ling would be under his control until the day she became an immortal.'

"If this contract is real, I'll help you return to the Demon Race," Chen Dong said earnestly.

Without another word, Liu Ling let a drop of her blood essence fall from her palm onto the silk. She fixed her gaze on Chen Dong. In an instant, the silk ignited, releasing two inscriptions that flew into their bodies. A trace of the Celestial Dao's power unfolded, echoing within Chen Dong's very soul.

'Instantly, everything about Liu Ling was laid bare to Chen Dong. So this is the power of a Celestial Dao Contract? I can even know her thoughts.'

Chen Dong softly uttered, "Warm my bed."

'Liu Ling's expression changed in a flash. Did I misjudge him? He's actually a lewd and shameless scoundrel! We just made the contract, and he's already ordering me to warm his bed?!'

'Though her heart screamed "no" a million times over, she couldn't summon a single shred of resistance under the great power of the Celestial Dao.'

She raised her hands to take off her light-blue, flowing dress. A shoulder slipped free, revealing the swell of her *dudou* underneath. But just then, Chen Dong said, "Stop."

'Liu Ling inwardly sighed in relief. What was that all about?'

Chen Dong explained, "I was just testing whether the contract was effective."

'Liu Ling felt a murderous urge, but it vanished instantly under the contract's influence. All she could feel was that Chen Dong's words were absolute truth.'

At that moment, Liu Ling still hadn't realized the true power of the Beast Taming Contract. She had simply believed that Chen Dong possessed a Dao Heart similar to her own, that he was a trustworthy person. She thought she had only offered the contract out of desperation.

Chen Dong noted that Liu Ling, who had initially seemed so reserved about matters between men and women, had begun to undress without the slightest hesitation. When he told her to stop, she froze on the spot, not even moving to pull her dress back up.

"Let's hurry. What do you need to prepare? We need to get past the Guardian Array as soon as possible," Chen Dong said.

Liu Ling seemed to snap out of her stupor. She hadn't even realized that a look of anticipation had just been shining in her eyes.

"I don't need to prepare anything. When the time comes, I'll just ask Master to cooperate with me!"

The moment the words were out, Liu Ling clapped a hand over her mouth. Her cheeks flushed as a shock went through her. 'Why did I call him Master? Even with the Beast Taming Contract, we're supposed to be partners!'

Chen Dong glanced at Liu Ling. He didn't find the title inappropriate and asked casually, "Shouldn't you recover from your injuries a little more?"

It was only a casual question, but Liu Ling felt a sudden sense of bliss, as if she were being doted upon. She hurried to reply, "My cultivation realm has fallen, but that can be restored with enough Spirit Stones—it just takes time. The injuries to my body, however, require the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid!"

Chen Dong nodded. Nascent Soul Stage injuries weren't easy to treat. Even with his unparalleled medical skills, he could do nothing without the right Spiritual Objects; it would be a futile effort.