Monster Girl Development Master

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It seems I need to ask Bishop Rosa. I never imagined that ancient monsters could be related to the church.

Zhuang Sen was indeed surprised, but while pondering, he didn't forget to remind the True Blood Duke: "I understand. It seems I need to pay more attention to those religious fanatics. But you haven't mentioned the loss of reproductive ability yet."

"Don't rush, your personality is truly classic shapeshifter." True Blood Duke casually scooped up a sliver of blood from the Blood Throne and put it in his mouth to moisten his throat, then continued, "We monsters don't have the ability to reproduce naturally. After all, we were created as weapons of war, so there's no need to give us reproductive organs and abilities. But as a race, we certainly can't avoid absorbing new blood, so we created six artifacts. Through these artifacts, we can transform humans and even animals into new monsters. However, while we were asleep, these six artifacts were taken away by humans. And we, who have withered to this point, can't create new artifacts. We have to find a way to take them back. That's why we created the Blood Origin Order, and why we're scattered across various kingdoms plotting conspiracies, including other monster organizations. Without taking back the artifacts and the ability to reproduce, no matter how strong we are, we will eventually perish completely under the power of time."

As Zhenxue Gong spoke, he was deeply moved, speaking from the bottom of his heart. Zhuang Sen also felt that it was mostly true, at least logically consistent. The only problem was... how come there were six items? Zhuang Sen thought it referred to the relics the system wanted, but the system only marked three relics. Could it be that they weren't actually the same thing?

Thinking didn't stop Zhuang Sen from speaking: "So, the Fallen Star Kingdom also has one? And it's in the hands of the royal family, which is why Brad wanted to start a rebellion with Grand Duke Star? But why do humans want us to create artifacts for our new kin?"

"Of course, it's to perfect the bloodline they stole. Their clumsy skills and bodies can't support our complete bloodline, which is why they can't even fully master our abilities. Only by perfecting the bloodline can they master the same power as us. And those artifacts are used to modify monsters, so they naturally have the ability to improve bloodlines. That Earth Titan must have perfected his bloodline with some artifact, otherwise he would definitely not be a match for the Creeper!"

The True Blood Lord's long, unthinking speech revealed his genuine dislike and utter contempt for humans who had stolen the bloodline of demons, even though the ancient demons themselves were inferior tools created by the "gods."

Zhuang Sen stroked his chin: "I understand. So, if I want to join you, my mission is to find a way to get that artifact from the Titan King? It doesn't sound too difficult, after all, I'll soon become a prince, and it won't be hard to infiltrate the palace. It's just that I don't recognize those artifacts. Do you have any information?"

True Blood Duke shook his head: "No, Brad is dead, his power will inevitably be greatly weakened, and the King of Fallen Stars will definitely be on high alert. Not to mention that you have lost the wisdom and knowledge passed down from ancient times, even if you were normal, you would not be able to deal with him. So I think you can come to the Thousand Towers Kingdom to help me. My plan has progressed to a critical point. As long as you help, we will definitely be able to take back the 'Dreamland' that rightfully belongs to us from those arrogant and foolish scholars who think they know the truth after reading a few books and try to plunder the power of the sublime!"

The Kingdom of a Thousand Towers seems to be quite lively.

For the True Blood Prince, who looks arrogant and haughty, speaks of noble blood and refers to humans as lowly, and calls himself the King of Vampires, to ask for help, how could he possibly do it without some strength and ability?

However, he had approached the wrong person. Zhuang Sen wasn't a true ancient demon. Even if they were to take the so-called divine artifact, it would be for Zhuang Sen himself, not given to the True Blood Lord. Of course, this didn't stop Zhuang Sen from verbally agreeing first to find out the True Blood Lord's specific plans. Just as he was about to speak, a figure approached them, attracting Zhuang Sen's attention.

She was an ordinary-looking woman, easily overlooked at first glance, but a pair of gray wings extended from the base of her spine, swaying slightly as she walked. What surprised Zhuang Sen even more was that as the woman approached, he felt a sensation of being "sun-kissed" by her, yet his vision clearly told him that she radiated no light whatsoever; in fact, her black robe absorbed a considerable amount of light. Moreover, her strength didn't seem particularly formidable; Zhuang Sen felt she probably couldn't withstand a single shot from him.

But this unremarkable and weak woman made the True Blood Duke stand up from the Blood Throne, his face turning somewhat ugly, his already gray-black hair drooping even more gloomy: "Angel of No Light."

The woman known as the Angel of No Light nodded slightly, her lips not moving, but a voice came from her position: "True Blood Lord, it should have been said at the voting meeting that I will send someone to make contact with the Thousand-Faced Lord?"

Chapter 260: The Angel Without Light

The appearance of the Angel of No Light caused Zhuang Sen to once again enter a low-key state, silently watching the drama unfold. While he was happy, the True Blood Duke was rather distressed. Although only the Angel of No Light had arrived, the one who had just spoken was the King of No Light! Currently, the most powerful of the ancient demons active, and the only one worthy of the title of King! Any ancient demon that can plunder the power of gods and condense a divine seal can become a Duke, but to become a King, one must kill at least ten gods, completely plundering their power, even their divine kingdoms, and converting them into one's own. Only then can one be crowned with the title of King and rule over a region of demons!

It could be said that True Blood Duke's position before King Wuguang was like that of a duke before a king in this era—seemingly only one level apart in bloodline, but that one level was actually an insurmountable chasm! Even though King Wuguang seemed to be seriously injured and his strength greatly weakened, True Blood Duke didn't think he could win. Therefore, when King Wuguang caught him sneaking over to contact Zhuang Sen, attempting to lure him to the Thousand Towers Kingdom for help, he was extremely nervous and even prepared to run away.

Of course, if he could, he would try to argue his way out: "Your Majesty, I'm just here to verify Earl Johnson's identity. Didn't Brad's last words say that we could verify it at will?"

"Did Brad leave a will?"

Zhuang Sen quietly interjected, mainly because he saw the True Blood Duke's cowardly appearance and felt that continuing would only result in gossip, not free information. This wouldn't do; who wants to see a humanoid bat get beaten up? A voluptuous vampire woman would be more appealing.

The Angel of No Light silently turned to look at Zhuang Sen: "Nice to meet you, Lord of a Thousand Changes. I am the King of No Light, the leader of the Blood of Origin. I wonder what you and the Lord of True Blood discussed?"

Zhuang Sen glanced at True Blood Duke and saw tension and pleading on the bat-like face covered in gray fur. He couldn't help but chuckle: "He briefly talked about the origin and end of the ancient monsters, as well as the ideology, goals and plans of the Blood of Origin, and warmly invited me to go to the Thousand Towers Kingdom to act with him."

The Angel of No Light tilted its head, glanced at the True Blood Duke, and asked in a faint voice, "Are you planning to go?"

Zhuang Sen didn't answer, but stared at the Angel of No Light and said, "More than that, I'd like to know what your current situation is? This shouldn't be a shell, it looks quite harmonious. And surely King of No Light and Angel of No Light aren't both your nicknames?"

The King of No Light calmly replied, "The Angel of No Light is the title for my messenger. In terms you are more familiar with, this is a bloodline holder who has awakened my bloodline. My ability allows me to control beings with bloodline power, like fire extinguishing a candle. As for the body, it is a technology developed based on my ability, but it can only be considered a inferior version."

“I see. Although I still want to know why your messenger is called an angel, I’ll answer your question first.” Zhuang Sen remembered that Brad had said before that those with the bloodline of the Mud Monster could casually condense wings of light on their backs, pure white and bright red like fire. “At least I don’t want to go now. I’m an earl in the Falling Star Kingdom, and soon I’ll be a prince. I can’t stand going to the Thousand Towers Kingdom to be a rat in the gutter.”

True Blood Lord wanted to say that he didn't intend for Zhuang Sen to be a scoundrel in his plan, but the calm voice of King Wuguang rang out first: "In that case, you just need to do what you want. The Blood of Origin will not restrict the behavior of its members, as long as they do not betray the organization or harm formal members. Of course, I also hope that members can help each other - deception does not count as helping each other, True Blood Lord."

Upon hearing King Wuguang's words, True Blood Duke had initially relaxed and even felt a surge of joy, assuming King Wuguang was tacitly approving of his actions. However, the latter part of the sentence jolted him awake, and he immediately cowered. This embarrassing display made Zhuang Sen burst into laughter, showing no respect whatsoever to True Blood Duke. King Wuguang, on the other hand, seemed unfazed, calmly continuing, "Since True Blood Duke has already explained the specifics to me, I wonder if Thousand Transformations Duke intends to join us?"

Zhuang Sen nodded: "Of course, but I should make it clear first that I have amnesia now. I don't remember any of what the True Blood Lord said. For example, I don't know why I can transform into an angel of this level. Also, I can't accept Brad's legacy. I don't want to be killed by the Titan King in some corner."

"You really are..." True Blood Duke was somewhat displeased with Zhuang Sen's cowardly remarks, but before he could finish speaking, King Wuguang spoke again: "None of that matters, but you said you have amnesia, and you don't even have the inherited memories?"

Zhuang Sen shook his head: "Apart from the ability to naturally understand how to use it, I don't know anything else."

The Angel of No Light twitched his brow twice, and slowly took out two small glass tubes from his black robe. The King of No Light's voice followed: "Could you give me some of your blood? Perhaps I can try to cure your amnesia. Moreover, members of the Blood of Origin will receive a device for uploading information, which needs to be made with your blood to ensure that only you can use it."

Zhuang Sen didn't care at all; he was used to bloodletting. Mira had even conducted extensive research on his blood. In human experiments on death row inmates, Zhuang Sen's blood always had some special characteristics. However, if you simply analyzed the blood, it didn't seem to have anything special about it, just like a normal bloodline user—the bloodline activated during bloodletting.

So he was quite looking forward to seeing what the King of No Light could come up with, and whether he could pull off something amazing. But the problem was, how was he going to release his blood through his body?

Upon hearing Zhuang Sen's question, King Wuguang seemed to freeze for a moment, while Duke Zhenxue jumped up in surprise: "You mean, your true form isn't inside this body?"

Zhuang Sen, controlling his body, spread his hands, looking completely innocent.

Just as the True Blood Prince was about to say something, the King of No Light reconnected: "Then, after that, you should hand over your blood to the local Blood Source Cult. I will have this child retrieve it. Or, if you have time, you can come to the Holy Kingdom. It would be better to actually study your original body. But whether you come or not, remember to keep a low profile. Those loyal dogs of the gods are becoming increasingly powerful and insane. Once they discover you, even if you have the title of prince, you will be subjected to endless assassinations and hunts. Moreover, I have learned some information from their actions. The ancient gods seem to be reviving. They are probably eager to reclaim the power in our hands."

Zhuang Sen recalled the divine seal on the True Blood Lord's hand and the symbols ubiquitous in the vampire lineage. He thought that if those ancient gods were truly resurrected, what they would likely steal wouldn't be power, but rather… cough cough, he couldn't think like that. Not all monster girls were as obedient as the ones he had personally developed. What if they were captured, imprisoned, and exploited? He'd be finished. Besides, the idea that "the gods the monsters spoke of were monster girls" was just his conjecture; he couldn't be absolutely certain. What if they were something like Zeus, indiscriminate and unable to distinguish between humans and animals…

His thoughts shifted rapidly, but Zhuang Sen nodded calmly: "I understand, but surely there aren't so many of those loyal dogs of the gods that they exist in every church and temple?"

“No, not at all…” King Ambition controlled the Angel Ambition to retract the test tube. “Then let’s stop here, Lord of a Thousand Changes. May our noble blood guide you forward.”

Chapter 261: Wedding Preparations

Zhuang Sen severed the connection with the body, completing the remote disposal of the corpse. He then reopened his eyes, rubbing his forehead. The amount of information this time was truly overwhelming, leaving him somewhat unable to process it all. Especially the origin of the monsters—it was actually related to monster girls! So, monsters really are "girls," huh?

Judging from various details, the gods mentioned by the monsters are all related to the monster girl. The so-called divine seal on the True Blood Lord's hand is exactly the same as the symbol in the vampire palace when Mira was passing on her skills. Later, King of No Light and the True Blood Lord revealed that before Brad died, he was seriously injured by the Goddess of the Spring while exploring her shattered divine kingdom, which is why he attacked Serafina and was beaten to a pulp by Baro. So where is the Goddess of the Spring's shattered divine kingdom? It's so hard to guess.

After Johnson's rant, the wives surrounding him each had their own opinions. Lysander went so far as to say, "So, Seraphine attacked and died because of Piper?"

Piper in her arms widened her eyes and pouted, "What? He was the one who insisted on taking the water from the Fountain of Youth! The books say you can't force it, how stupid!"

Zhuang Sen rubbed the two sisters' faces, his mood improving: "Is that the point? My goddesses?"

The goddesses smiled and began to grope Zhuang Sen. Dantalian grabbed Zhuang Sen's face and gently pressed her large breasts against it, saying, "In that case, my dear, you are the husband of the gods?"

“This title sounds rather strange…” Johnson replied, his mouth squeezing Dantalian’s soft flesh, the thin fabric becoming wet and pushed up, revealing glimpses of soft light. “Never mind, anyway, everyone should be more vigilant lately and not act alone, especially Piper, and you big idiot, Lim.”

Lime, wriggling on Zhuang Sen's body, raised its head, tilting it slightly, as if a lightbulb were shining from the top of its head: "I understand! From now on, I'll always stay wrapped around Master, so I won't have to worry about being alone~"

Lyme had a look on his face that said, "This is great news!" and his wisdom seemed to be turning blue.

Lady Lia grabbed Lyme, who was about to stretch out her body to resemble Zhuang Sen's underwear, and said, "Actually, Zhuang Sen, you don't need to worry so much. Putting aside the others, Dantalian, Angela, and Lydia have all exposed their monster girl forms. There was no control over this information before, so those monsters must have already collected it. But they didn't even mention it once, which means they don't think that there is a monster girl bloodline at all. They just treat them as ordinary bloodline users. Come to think of it, they treat monster girls as gods, but with our current strength, we can't be considered gods, can we?"

Lady Lia's words did indeed comfort Zhuang Sen, allowing him to gradually regain his composure after worrying about his wife: "You're right, I was a bit too nervous. If they really suspected you, they would have done so long ago. Moreover, they were afraid of the ability that specifically restrains bloodlines even towards the loyal dogs of the gods, rather than worrying about their demon girl bloodline. Obviously, they don't believe that the bloodline of the gods still exists... No, they probably think that only they, these demons, have truly inherited the bloodline of the gods."

Zhuang Sen's speculations seemed increasingly reasonable, which reassured him considerably. However, he still added, "Even so, you should not let your guard down, in case they suddenly have any unexpected ideas..."

"Yes, yes." Dantalian lowered her head slightly, using her ample breasts, like ripe honeydew melons, to block Zhuang Sen's tireless lecturing. Her eyes curved into a sweet smile, revealing her inner joy. Zhuang Sen's repeated requests didn't annoy them; instead, they felt happy because it showed that Zhuang Sen valued and cared for them. Although they already knew this was a fact, each instance of Zhuang Sen's concern made them even happier.

Before being ganged up on and eaten by the evil monster girl horde, Zhuang Sen struggled to squeeze his head out from Dantalian's perfect, voluptuous breasts: "And Mira, remember the recent research... mmm mmm."

Miss Mira won first place.

……

Time flew by, and more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, nothing else happened except for the rapid progress of Johnson and Celine's wedding.

After nearly a month of preparation, Starry Night City was decorated with an incredibly lively and festive atmosphere. Crimson red, representing the red dragon, was visible everywhere, especially at Starry Night Castle, which was nominally the princess's residence. It was almost entirely decorated in red, with the crimson dragon flag symbolizing Celine and the fallen star flag representing the royal family visible everywhere. However, although it was nominal, Celine actually stayed with Johnson, while Serafina used it as her base... well, it was the red dragon after all.

Within Starry Night City, long banquets have been specially prepared along the main streets. On the wedding day, everyone can eat and drink as they please. With the Farau Territory secured, the food crisis in the Leon Territory has already been resolved, not to mention Hannah's powerful influence!

In just one month, the number of nobles who came to participate reached a huge number. It wasn't just the Falling Star Kingdom that sent people; other kingdoms also sent representatives. Leon Manor couldn't even accommodate them all, so they had to open part of Star Night Castle to accommodate all the proper nobles. As for their attendants, servants, children, and relatives, they had to figure that out for themselves.

As a result, the hotels and taverns in Starry Night City were packed to capacity. The large number of people and nobles attracted a huge number of merchants who brought a vast amount of goods from all over the country. Many of them were merchants from the White City Federation, who were the most enthusiastic. Even though the White City Federation had almost listed Zhuang Sen as a mortal enemy in diplomacy, this did not stop these merchants from coming to pay taxes to Zhuang Sen.

Of course, with such a large flow of people, security must also be taken seriously. So Zhuang Sen simply pulled out the Black Crow Army, which had been resting for a month, and used them as temporary police. The Black Crow Army, who were already completely devoted to Zhuang Sen and were also paid overtime, strictly implemented Zhuang Sen's requirements, cracking down on all illegal activities. They even dared to step forward to stop nobles or even bloodline masters from causing trouble, and they would call their immortal marshal over at lightning speed.

However, while Zhuang Sen's tough approach earned him more prestige, it also caused resentment among many nobles, especially some earls and even marquises. These were nobles whose territories might be assigned to Zhuang Sen's princely domain. No one wanted to have an extra leader above them, especially one who had been parachuted in.

Therefore, they gathered together without prior arrangement, preparing to present Zhuang Sen with a great gift, to make him understand what it means for the honor of the nobility to be insulted!

Then, New Year's Day arrived as scheduled, and the wedding officially began.

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Chapter 262: A Dazzling Wedding (6454 words)

Dressed in a festive and dashing tuxedo, Johnson rode a similarly adorned, tall horse from Glory Manor towards the Temple of Aranta, the venue for the wedding. Ravenwing Guards stood guard on his left, their plate armor gleaming, while Vengeful Warriors flanked him on his right. Their ceremonial armor concealed their entire bodies, yet couldn't conceal their alluring curves. Each guard had their own specialty and purpose, but neither could overshadow Johnson's presence.

Influenced by his various bloodlines, Zhuang Sen was already handsome and dashing. Now, wielding the [Holy Lance Angel], he possessed an even more sacred and majestic aura, making every move he made seem like a true angel descended to earth, exuding elegance and holiness. Coupled with the magnificent attire that Lady Lia, Dantalian, Ange, and others had painstakingly arranged for him, he truly resembled a god descending to earth. Many young women and noblewomen lined the road, their eyes gleaming, their legs tightly closed, and even some men...

Disgusted, Zhuang Sen withdrew his gaze, subtly urging his horse forward, quickly arriving at a large crater. This wasn't some audacious act of sabotaging Zhuang Sen's wedding; rather, it was part of the traditional wedding ceremony of the Fallen Star Kingdom, stemming from the kingdom's founding story. Legend has it that the kingdom's founding emperor encountered a falling meteor on his way to his wedding. In the midst of danger, he awakened his Earth Titan bloodline, successfully protecting himself and his wife. He then transformed into a hundred-meter-tall giant, escaping again from the bottomless crater, thus winning the heart of his beloved and the allegiance of his army.

Since then, traditional weddings in the Falling Star Kingdom have included a trap set up on the groom's path to the bride, where he must face "meteors." Of course, they don't actually bring a meteorite; relatives and friends simply throw small stones to simulate it. The groom can dodge and block, so he doesn't necessarily have to be hit. Additionally...

Even "meteorite craters" are graded. Ordinary people would just make a shallow pit, about one meter deep, to go through the motions. Those with special bloodlines would make them much larger, as it's believed that a larger crater signifies greater strength for the man. The one in front of Zhuang Sen was a massive crater, a hundred meters in diameter and fifty meters deep. To prevent onlookers from accidentally falling in and to facilitate guests throwing "meteors," there were even stands, walls, and guards around it. This size and scale was second only to the scale of Baro's marriage to the Queen, perfectly befitting Princess Celine's status and even more so to the princely title Zhuang Sen was about to receive.

Zhuang Sen urged his horse forward, following the pre-prepared steps to the bottom of the pit. His trusted Ravenwing Guards and Vengeful Warriors flanked him, waiting for him at the edge of the pit. Meanwhile, in the stands, the guests eligible to throw stones at Zhuang Sen had already picked up the clean pebbles they had prepared, eager to try their luck.

This included the nobles who intended to give Zhuang Sen a great gift.

While normally throwing the "meteor" is just a formality, and no one actually uses much force, and most wouldn't even aim at the groom, if they did do it, no one could say anything, since it was a ritual initiated by Zhuang Sen himself. Anyway, Zhuang Sen has already awakened four times; he wouldn't get injured because of this, would he?

The pranksters exchanged glances, each seeing the potential for amusement in the other's eyes. Then, they raised the stones in their hands and hurled them at Zhuang Sen. The moment the carefully chosen pebbles left their hands, they created a tremendous whooshing sound. To the onlookers, it seemed as if countless white lights were hurtling towards Zhuang Sen, making them tremble with fear.

Also in the stands, but Lady Lydia and Dantalian, who had each occupied a separate area, saw this and their initially joyful and happy expressions turned cold, though they quickly adjusted their smiles again. This was Johnson's wedding; they couldn't greet him with a sour face. But smiling didn't mean they forgave those troublemaking bastards across from them.

The tender stones originally aimed at Zhuang Sen turned into killing stones aimed at those bastards, but then they lowered their aim and targeted the stones thrown by the nobles. Ordinary people couldn't keep up with their speed, but most of the monster girls could, and soon, those counts and marquises stopped laughing.

All the stones they threw were intercepted and shattered, with fragments even flying towards their heads. One of the weaker earls, who was standing closer to the front, even suffered a cut on his face, forcing them to abandon their planned strategy. Despite their fear, they remained unwilling to give up, and even harbored more resentment towards Zhuang Sen and the monster women. They dared not show it fully on their faces, but in their hearts, they had already cursed them countless times.

Anyway, this is just the first big gift; there's more to come...

Thinking this, they cast aside their fear and once again revealed that tacit, cunning smile, until a stone wrapped in white light slammed into their heads, leaving small dents in their steel-hard foreheads. The groom could dodge, parry, and naturally, he could also… deflect! After all, this was a confrontation with a "meteor," not some lucky charm where the groom was expected to take the hit without fighting back; if that were the case, Zhuang Sen wouldn't have chosen to hold this kind of wedding.

In an instant, what was originally a one-sided throw turned into a back-and-forth attack. However, for those genuinely gentle throws, the return force was also gentle; the pebbles, imbued with divine power, became even whiter and smoother, and even glowed for a short time, more like a delightful souvenir. But for those who used all their might, wishing they could smash Zhuang Sen's head, the returning force and speed were stronger than theirs. Remember to catch it, or your head will be gone!

Under the threat of death, these people's eyes instantly became clear, much to the disappointment of Zhuang Sen, who was just about to start an enjoyable tennis tournament. However, he decided to let them go for now.

Soon, the prepared pebbles were cleared away, and Johnson rode his horse back to the ground, rejoined the honor guard, and successfully arrived at the Temple of Aranta. The onlookers followed closely behind, but due to space constraints, not everyone could enter this time. Only those of sufficient status and position were allowed in. Simply put, those below the rank of count stood outside the door, except for those with connections, such as Nia's father, Rom Harper.

Moreover, even from outside the gate, one could see through the wide-open main gate of the Aranta Temple that Johnsen, dressed in his finest attire, and the incredibly luxurious and opulent decorations inside the temple. Pearls and gemstones were strung together in ropes, connecting the beams and pillars of the main hall, and draped with gossamer-thin red silk, dividing the area for the upcoming wedding ceremony from the area for the spectators. Various jewels and ornaments were also hung on the silk, creating a harmonious and interwoven effect that perfectly combined the magnificent jewelry with the sacred temple. And this was only a fraction of what could be described; there were many more decorations that would be too cumbersome to convey in words. The only thing that needs to be added is that all of these things belonged to the royal family and were part of Celine's dowry.

Those scheming nobles, watching the lavish wedding, were practically drooling with envy. The cost of this wedding alone was enough to cover their income for a year, or even several years! Damn Zhuang Sen! He was nothing... nothing at all... Zhuang Sen's age, title, official position, prestige, and even appearance were all a perfect match for Celine. Even these nobles themselves couldn't find a fault with him. This impeccable quality only fueled their anger, jealousy, and resentment, making them even more determined to embarrass Zhuang Sen and prove themselves to him! And they were ready to do just that.

After the wedding ceremony, it was time for the guests to present their gifts. They had prepared gifts that were meant to disgust Zhuang Sen. For example, Count Millais had prepared a pair of birds of prey that love to hunt crows. The feathers, flesh, and even eggs of these birds of prey are rare materials for magic potions. No one could say that these were not worthy of being a gift for this wedding, and Zhuang Sen would have no choice but to accept them with a heavy heart.

Others, such as Marquis Norsa, Marquis Plantagenet, and Earl of Deep Forest, also displayed their skills, making thorough preparations to show Zhuang Sen that they were not to be trifled with, and preferably to make Zhuang Sen abandon the idea of ​​incorporating them into the new princely territory! They even made no attempt to hide their sinister smiles, like some crazed criminals who like to give a warning before committing a crime, hoping that the victim will show a shocked and frightened expression. Unfortunately, Zhuang Sen seemed to have completely ignored their performance and did not react at all. This made Earl Millai very disdainful, and he whispered to the Marquis Plantagenet next to him, "The Minister of Intelligence is so slow-witted, really... heh heh."

Marquis Goldflower glanced at his relative with a complicated expression, then his smile deepened. He was about to casually agree when he suddenly stopped. But at that moment, not only was he stunned, but the other guests also fell silent and looked towards a section of the temple hall, a corridor separated by pearls, gems, silks and jewels. Baro, holding a gorgeous bride's dress, slowly walked towards Zhuang Sen.

Celine's beauty was amplified by her magnificent attire and joyful mood, but what shocked the guests was not her, but Baro. According to tradition, if the bride is led out by her father, it signifies the bride's family's complete trust and support for the groom. In other words, Johnson and Celine's wedding was not due to the little princess's capriciousness, but rather had the king's full support…

Count Millais swallowed hard, his muscular body instantly breaking out in a cold sweat that soaked his expensive ceremonial robes. The main reason he dared to provoke Zhuang Sen was his belief that the King would not allow Zhuang Sen, a prince, to have too much power and would definitely have to check and balance this brat who had kidnapped the princess. That's why he only dared to annoy Zhuang Sen. But now, Baroo was actually expressing his support for Zhuang Sen in this way...

He suddenly looked away and anxiously peered out the door, trying to find the servant he had arranged to take back that damned crow-eating bird of prey. But the crowd outside made it impossible for him to find the servant. He dared not leave on his own now and could only think to himself that at least he wasn't the only one. Even the king couldn't punish them all at once... right?

……

Zhuang Sen paid no attention to Earl Millais's initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness. His heart pounded with fear, and his gaze was firmly fixed on Celine. Although she was already very familiar with him and his wife with whom he spent every day, Celine, dressed in her wedding gown, now radiated a completely new beauty and temperament.

The princess, who usually preferred simple clothing, donned a magnificent crimson gown adorned with jewels and jade. Every stitch was exquisite and delicate, forming beautiful patterns, with gold thread subtly highlighting her slender waist and gradually swelling breasts. The glittering jewels accentuated her already beautiful and radiant appearance, making her appear even more noble and majestic. The aura of the red dragon further amplified this effect, causing many to hesitate to look directly at the young princess. Only Zhuang Sen, gazing at the girl's shyly blushing, fair face, her eyes filled with affection yet tinged with a proud and triumphant air, was increasingly captivated by this new side of her.

"You're really engrossed in watching, darling."

Nia's slightly jealous voice echoed in Zhuang Sen's mind, but it was mostly joyful, with a touch of teasing, "Stop daydreaming, the ceremony is about to begin!"

Zhuang Sen was so engrossed in watching that he forgot to follow the ritual. The others couldn't remind him, but luckily Nia was wearing the Dwarf Couple Rings, which allowed her to communicate telepathically. Otherwise, if the foolish couple had been so captivated by each other's beauty at the wedding that they had forgotten to take the next step, Zhuang Sen would have truly become a legend.

Yes, Celine was also mesmerized by Johnson's gaze.

Fortunately, thanks to Nia's reminder, Zhuang Sen recovered and took Celine's hand from Baruo's. Her hand was warm and smooth, soft to the touch. The two, who should have been used to this feeling long ago, gazed at each other intently, their hearts fluttering. Baruo maintained his stern, kingly expression, but inwardly scoffed. At least Zhuang Sen truly loved Celine, and Celine was completely under this brat's thumb… eh.

The ceremony proceeded as planned. Under the witness of Bishop Rosa, Johnson and Celine exchanged eternal vows, completing the final ritual. Amid cheers, the guests began presenting their gifts, a flood of rare and precious treasures, not to mention ordinary gold and silver jewels. Earl Millais, who hadn't had time to change his gift, awkwardly carried the cage containing the ravens to complete his offering. To his relief, Johnson didn't show any unusual reaction; he merely glanced at him, said some polite words, and then moved on to the next person.

Count Millais, wiping the sweat from his brow, looked at Count Deepwood behind him, maliciously anticipating Deepwood's embarrassment. However, Count Deepwood produced an incredibly luxurious set of magic iron and gemstone jewelry, which, combined with the remaining gold and silver, made him the one giving the most extravagant gift. Count Millais couldn't believe it. He remembered Count Deepwood saying he intended to give him a dagger given to him by Kross Leon to humiliate this patricide! Where was the book?! Enraged and tense, Count Millais acted unusually, noticing Count Deepwood's unusually prominent buttocks, and his mouth dropped open.

But what surprised him even more was that after Earl Deepwood, almost all the other nobles who had originally joined him in teaching Zhuang Sen a lesson pulled out gifts completely different from what they had said before—gifts devoid of any mockery, but rather quite valuable—and handed them to Zhuang Sen. Only three, including Earl Millais, were truly "honest." Moreover, Marquis Plantagenet and Marquis Norsa were not among them. Earl Millais suddenly recalled the Marquis Plantagenet's complex gaze earlier, and realized that that gaze seemed to have appeared before.

At this moment, even though he was in a warm temple, he felt as if he had fallen naked into an ice cave, his heart and body chilled to the bone.

……

Zhuang Sen ignored the minor incidents and quickly skipped the gift-giving and subsequent procedures. After returning to Glory Manor, he carried Celine directly into his newly decorated bedroom and placed her on his specially renovated, reinforced bed.

"Why are you in such a hurry today?" Celine tried to tease Zhuang Sen with a touch of arrogance, but her words were cut short by a flushed, delicate face. She lowered her head shyly, her long, coiled hair revealing a beautiful, white neck that curved alluringly, making Zhuang Sen lose all interest in replying. He simply pulled Celine into his arms and kissed her. The two kissed passionately, then rolled onto the large bed. Their gorgeous and expensive dress was crumpled and roughly pulled open, partially revealing the real jade pearls hidden beneath.

In the dim candlelight, Celine pursed her lips, which were almost swollen from being kissed, and glanced at Zhuang Sen with alluring eyes. She reached for her belt, but Zhuang Sen pressed her down and guided her to his belt instead. Celine obediently unbuckled Zhuang Sen's belt, conveying her doubt with her seductive eyes.

Zhuang Sen cupped that pretty face in his hands and said with a grin, "You'll look even better if you don't take it off~"

"Pervert~"

Celine hummed softly, pulling down Zhuang Sen's pants. His erect penis, now more powerful than ever, made the red dragon swallow hard, lowering its head to take him in, wholeheartedly serving him. In the wet dragon's kiss, Zhuang Sen swelled even more, no longer satisfied with this warm-up adventure, and actively pulled away, pointing towards another, tighter nest. Celine stretched her slightly sore cheeks, lying back as she reached for a bottle of medicine on the bedside table and drank it.

"Today, it won't end so easily for you."

The little red dragon said fiercely, "In this world where bloodlines reign supreme, there are many potions that enhance reproductive abilities, available for both men and women. However, back in the day, with so many sisters in the family, everyone used their own abilities to 'possess' Zhuang Sen. No one would say anything if someone could fight Zhuang Sen for a whole day, but using drugs was a different story. But today is her wedding day, so even if she made an exception, it wouldn't matter. Cricket Zhuang Sen, prepare to bow down in my, Princess Celine's, red dragon lair today!"

As the pink potion entered her mouth, Celine felt an immense surge of power coursing through her body. Her previously weak and sore cheeks quickly recovered, allowing her to confidently take the initiative, pulling Zhuang Sen into her arms. The already perfectly synchronized Zhuang Sen immediately slipped into Celine's embrace and sensed something amiss. The already scorching red dragon's lair became even hotter, the path narrower and more treacherous, and a large amount of slippery water flowed out, tightly binding Zhuang Sen.

"Hiss... What are you drinking?" Zhuang Sen asked, his hands resting on Celine's ears.

"Hmph, now you're scared? But it's too late!" Celine wrapped her arms around Zhuang Sen's waist, tightening her thighs to launch an attack. "I'll defeat you today, even without Dantalian and the others!"

"Oh..." Zhuang Sen looked at Celine, who was beaming with smugness. Although she had lost that alluring nobility, her appeal to Zhuang Sen had not diminished at all. The Red Dragon Princess's natural cheerfulness and her slightly irritating arrogance were what made her most beautiful. Zhuang Sen lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then grinned mischievously: "In that case, I'll have to go all out."