Chapter 20

In the cafeteria, Illryu, in the form of a blue cat, walked out of a side door with a fish in her mouth, looking very pleased.

In her seductive cat steps, there was an endless sense of pride.

"Hmph! If I want to steal, I will steal. I am a noble Phantom Cat lineage! A Master Star Beast! Why shouldn't I be allowed to steal if I have the skills to do so?

Don't think that just because you are now strong and I was forced to become your Star Pet, you can do whatever you want.

I am not someone you can control just because you want to!

Once my cultivation breaks through and my mental power surges, I will definitely make you my human pet!"

As Illryu walked out leisurely, she happened to see Ye Xiao standing by the roadside, staring at a huge rock outside.

"Huh? What's he up to again?"

She thought to herself.

Just as she was puzzled, the next second, Ye Xiao's mental power erupted, shattering the boulder into pieces.

"Meow—!"

Illryu screamed, her tail standing straight up, her fur bristling, her eyes bulging, and her jaw dropping. The fish in her mouth fell to the ground.

What did she see?

Ye Xiao used his mental power to instantly destroy a boulder?

Ye Xiao's mental power could actually become tangible?

Was he joking with her?

Was this a mistake?

She didn't know that Ye Xiao had cultivated mental power, thinking he was a martial cultivator. For his mental power to become tangible, he would need to be at least a Grand Master!

Her master was actually a Divine Master?

At this moment, Ye Xiao sensed the commotion, turned around, and glanced at her. Seeing the fish on the ground, he frowned.

"Did you steal something again?"

Illryu shook her head in fear.

"No, no, this is something I found. Someone dropped it and didn't want it anymore."

Damn, if she said she stole it and angered Ye Xiao, he would probably kill her.

Although Ye Xiao was a bit skeptical, he didn't bother to check the security cameras or anything, so he turned and walked back to the library.

Illryu let out a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, her mind was quick. If she had been a bit slower, she might have ended up like that rock.

She picked up the fish and followed him casually.

It seemed her master was really strong, not just a little bit strong!

This made it harder for her to break free from his control.

But... having such a strong master wasn't so bad, after all, he could protect her safety.

"No, no!"

Illryu shook her head vigorously.

How could she submit to a human's tyranny?

She was a noble Phantom Cat lineage!

Even among Star Beasts, she was an extraordinary existence.

Her future would definitely surpass a Grand Master. How could she recognize a human as her master?

But for now, she would endure the humiliation and wait until she grew strong enough to kick him out.

Star Beasts were different from humans. They could automatically become stronger through time or by devouring powerful beings. So Illryu didn't have to worry about her future cultivation.

Alright! Decided!

She would be his servant for two hundred years!

...

Ye Xiao returned to the library and continued reading.

It wasn't easy to find mental cultivation techniques, after all, the world mainly focused on martial cultivation.

Around two o'clock, the work bell rang, and Gu Hai, who knows where he had been, appeared.

"Old Ye, reading again?"

Ye Xiao put down the book, raised his head slightly, and glanced at him. Seeing him energetic and smiling, he said calmly:

"It's work time, how do you have time to come here?"

"Hehe, haven't a few interns arrived recently? They were all assigned to the second floor. I took one and let him cover for me. I took the opportunity to take a break and come find you to play. Also, there's something I want to tell you."

"Go on."

Ye Xiao picked up the book again, clearly preparing to read while listening to Gu Hai's chatter.

After all, most of what he said wasn't serious.

"I'm getting married."

Thud.

The book Ye Xiao had just picked up fell to the ground.

He tilted his head, looked at Gu Hai, and his brows furrowed into a '川' (川).

Gu Hai's face twitched.

"What's that look for? I'm a young man, the right age for marriage. Isn't it normal to get married?"

"No, I'm just curious, whose daughter is going to be ruined by you?"

"If I tell you, you'll be shocked. Guess who, it's someone you know."

Ye Xiao was silent for a moment.

"Sister Wang?"

Gu Hai: "..."

"Sister Wang could be my mother. Can you be serious?"

Ye Xiao shook his head.

"Just tell me directly, I don't want to waste brain cells."

"Alright, I won't keep you in suspense. It's Old Lu's daughter."

Ye Xiao: "..."

This time, it was Ye Xiao's turn to be speechless.

"Old Lu from the Guard Team?"

"That's right, but from now on, you can't just call him Old Lu. You have to call him Uncle Lu. I'm often caught by him, so he sent his daughter to educate me. Turns out my charisma was too strong, and she fell for me. Isn't that cool?"

"Did Old Lu agree?"

"He definitely didn't. But there's no choice. The deed is done, and I've even planted a seed. If he disagrees now, he'll be harming his own grandchild."

"That's a pretty despicable move."

"Don't say that. This time, I'm truly repentant. I'll definitely be a good person from now on and strive to improve. I've already started preparing for the Guard Team exam. I promised my dad that I'll become a Guard Team member and work with him, so he can keep an eye on me."

Ye Xiao was even more speechless. Gu Hai was already calling him dad.

However, he was happy that his good friend was turning over a new leaf.

"Alright, congratulations. When are you planning to quit?"

"Not in a hurry. The Guard Team exam isn't something that can be done overnight. Besides, if I don't quit now, I can still collect some gifts at my wedding from the library. Just so you know, you're my best friend, so don't try to get away with giving me just two hundred yuan."

"Don't worry, I'll keep that in mind."

"By the way, I came to find you for another reason. Yesterday, my wife and I went to the antique street and bought some things. There's an old book among them that I can't understand. Since you love reading, here, I'll give it to you. If you don't like it, just throw it away."

The moment Ye Xiao saw the book, the golden book inside him trembled noticeably, making his eyes flicker.

It was a fundamental cultivation technique.

He took it, and while he didn't recognize all the ancient characters, he could vaguely make out the word 'sword.'

It was a sword technique.

Ye Xiao was immediately delighted. It was a sword technique, no wonder the golden book trembled.

His sword technique was just one type away from being able to fuse again.