Chapter 221 - : Tong Tian the Leo King (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ye Chen nodded slightly, walked in, and closed the door. He was still on his guard, knowing that he was only treated so well because the gigantic man believed Ye Chen was a Daemon King. If he knew that Ye Chen was only pretending to be a Daemon King, he would not react in this manner.

“Do you want some tea? It’s traditional Pulu tea from the western region.” The gigantic man casually poured a cup of tea and pushed it toward Ye Chen with a faint smile.

Ye Chen sat down in the chair opposite the gigantic man. After he sat down, he instantly felt that the difference in their body sizes was akin to the difference between a five, six-year-old kid sitting before an adult.

After Ye Chen accepted the cup of tea, he did not drink it. He still did not know whether this person was a friend or foe, so why would he drink the tea that was offered to him? When the gigantic man noticed this, he did not seem offended, and instead laughed openly. “You must’ve some doubts over why I’d invite you here. Let me introduce myself. I’m Tong Tian, known to others as the Leo King.”

The Leo King?

Ye Chen’s heart skipped a beat. Was this person before him Mingyuan’s boss? The ruler of the Leo King’s Palace? The Leo King that Little Tanuki spoke of? She had said that the Xiwu Empire was once the Leo King’s territory, but it was later occupied by the Wolven Kingdom.

One must pay the price for making connections indeed. Previously, at the House of Ye, they had received so many items from the Leo King’s Palace. Now, the Leo King wanted to meet Ye Chen. If Tong Tian the Leo King knew that Ye Chen was just a fake Daemon King, would he spit blood and fly into a rage? Ye Chen quietly gulped. It was inevitable that he would be rather nervous. After all, this person before him was his benefactor.

Ye Chen had realized something. Back then, Mingyuan came to the House of Ye and inadvertently resolved their crisis as well as gave them many precious herbs. Now that Ye Chen thought about it, he should be thanking Tong Tian the Leo King.

“Leo King, is anything the matter?” Ye Chen asked, trying to figure out the Leo King’s intentions.

“Brother, I’ve simply called you over for a chat to discuss matters of cultivation. Having mingled among humans, have you gained anything in terms of your attainment level?” Tong Tian the Leo King chuckled. “How should I address you?”

“Ye Chen.” It turned out that Tong Tian the Leo King only wanted to discuss Martial Truth with him. Ye Chen was hugely relieved. As long as they did not compare their abilities, there should be no danger of being exposed.

“Ye Chen, a human name?” Tong Tian the Leo King frowned slightly. He thought that Ye Chen had given a half-hearted answer.

“A name is just an index.” Ye Chen smiled.

“A name is just an index?” Tong Tian the Leo King was taken aback and something shifted in his heart. It looked like Ye Chen, who had mingled with humans over a long time, had a deeper level of understanding than his own. He had overemphasized certain things indeed, burdened by his reputation. It was just a name. What did it matter if one was a Celestial Beast or a human? All were creatures of this world. He had a flash of insight.

However, Ye Chen did not know that his careless words would cause the Leo King to think so much.

“Leo King, are you also a peak Daemon King?” Ye Chen asked. After some thought, he decided that no matter what, he had better keep up the act. The more profound he appeared, the safer he would be. No matter what, Ye Chen should first claim to be at the peak Daemon King Stage. This was a matter of life and death. He had no other choice.

“That’s right. I’ve been at the peak Daemon King Stage for over a millennium. It’s too bad that I still can’t achieve a breakthrough,” Tong Tian the Leo King said ruefully. If he could break through, he would not have been so passive in dealing with the Wolven Kingdom. He looked at Ye Chen and flashed a breezy smile. “We from the lion clan are always attuned to our kindred spirits. For some reason, my Psyche could detect from your Psyche a familiar, intimate energy. I don’t know what your original form is, brother, but I can’t figure it out.”

A familiar, intimate energy? Ye Chen was slightly stunned and soon remembered something. He had a flash of realization – it was the Purple-fire Astra Lion!

Ye Chen’s Astral Body had been shattered by the Purple-fire Astra Lion again and again, and thus, remnants of the Purple-fire Astra Lion’s energy was left on it. The Purple-fire Astra Lion and Tong Tian the Leo King both belonged to the lion clan. It was not surprising that Tong Tian the Leo King would feel this way.

Ye Chen was deep in thought for a moment. Then, he carefully released a trace of his Astral Body, ensuring that it was not detected by Tong Tian the Leo King. His black pupils were suddenly ignited by two balls of purple flames, and he looked toward Tong Tian the Leo King.

“This is…” Tong Tian the Leo King observed the peculiar purple flames in Ye Chen’s eyes and was astounded. His voice trembled slightly as he asked, “Purple fire?”