Xia Feng's maneuver was something she had never witnessed before, truly an impressive feat.
After all, the concept of soul contracts did not exist in this world; apart from binding with divine pets, souls of individuals could not form contracts.
Therefore, Xia Feng's claim of having them contracted with Zi Ruolin was what caused Zi Ruolin's astonishment.
However, upon reflection, it was only natural. Xia Feng was a legendary Divine Emperor; what could possibly be considered unusual?
"Thank you, Young Master." Zi Ruolin quickly accepted the reality.
"Alright, your affairs are arranged. Stay in Great Yan City for three days, and once you've settled your matters, you will accompany me," Xia Feng said, preparing to leave.
Now that everyone here was Zi Ruolin's servant, her safety was not a concern at all.
As for the matters of the Great Xiao Kingdom, how Zi Ruolin arranged them was her own business; Xia Feng would not concern himself with such trivialities.
"Young Master, please move to the main hall. I will vacate my chambers for you to rest; your status no longer permits you to sleep in the side halls."
Zi Ruolin suddenly remembered that Xia Feng was still residing in a side hall and quickly made her request.
At this moment, it felt somewhat inappropriate for her to still occupy the main hall.
Xia Feng smiled and refused, "No need. I have no great demands for these external trivial matters. Handle your affairs and then come find me."
With that, Xia Feng waved his hand and rose to leave, Li Mo and Mu Yunchen following closely behind.
Zi Ruolin watched Xia Feng walk out of the grand hall without further questioning, her gaze following him until he completely disappeared. She knew that her life would forever be inextricably linked with this man.
She hoped their relationship would develop from zero contact to a negative one.
Once Xia Feng was completely out of sight, Zi Ruolin quickly regained her proud queenly demeanor. She looked at everyone present and declared, "I now announce my coronation. We need not wait until tomorrow. Once all matters are arranged today, I will accompany the Young Master starting tomorrow."
"Yes, Master."
Everyone responded in unison.
Zi Ruolin's words now held the weight of imperial decrees; no one dared to harbor the slightest thought of defiance.
Upon returning to his palace, Xia Feng had Mu Yunchen tidy his room before preparing to rest.
After Mu Yunchen departed, Xia Feng summoned the little piggy.
"Master, you sent for me?" the little piggy floated in the air, asking Xia Feng.
"Indeed, I have a small matter to inquire about," Xia Feng nodded slightly.
Hearing this, the little piggy thumped its chest, assuring, "Master, feel free to ask any questions you have. I will tell you everything and hide nothing, never daring to deceive you or conceal anything from you, Master."
Xia Feng was already immune to this rhetoric from the little piggy.
He had heard this promise countless times. The little piggy would still deceive him without discrimination.
It would even find excuses for itself, claiming that 'he' himself had sealed its memory, so it wasn't its fault, but rather his own.
"I have found three people with special constitutions. I still need one more with the constitution of 'great wisdom hidden in foolishness' to complete the set. Once assembled, how will they cooperate with me? Do I need to take them to the Sacred Realm?"
Xia Feng voiced his uncertainties.
Would the Sacred Realm be like the Divine Realm?
Their cultivation realms were still so low; could they endure the Sacred Realm?
If it were similar to the Immortal Realm or the Divine Realm, then it would be fine.
He feared that the Sacred Realm might be different from the Immortal and Divine Realms, and what if problems arose then?
Upon hearing Xia Feng's question, the little piggy pondered for a moment and replied, "I don't know."
Xia Feng: ...
Just as he had expected, it was completely useless.
"You truly open my eyes. You are as useless as ever. I don't understand why the jade slip spoke so highly of you and even told me to treat you well. Tell me yourself, how am I supposed to treat you well?"
Xia Feng recalled the jade slip left by 'himself,' which had instructed him to treat the little piggy well.
This was truly a case of wanting to help but being unable to.
Couldn't it at least be a little useful?
"Uh... Master, why are you blaming me again? You know yourself, and I can't do anything about it."
"All the grievances you are currently holding against me will cause you to blame yourself a hundredfold later. Please, Master, treat me a little kindly and let me feel the warmth you give me."
The little piggy put on a pitiful, wronged expression, evoking a sense of sympathy.
Xia Feng didn't dislike the little piggy; rather, he strongly suspected that the little piggy was deliberately withholding information on many matters.
If this fellow wasn't of one mind with him, why should he treat it kindly?
At the very least, they should be of one mind.
That way, he would at least have a reason to treat it well.
Besides, he was merely speaking to it verbally.
He couldn't actually beat it, so why act so wronged?
"Forget it. Every conversation with you successfully infuriates me. To date, you are the only one capable of doing this," Xia Feng waved his hand, no longer wanting to argue pointlessly with the little piggy.
The little piggy smiled in satisfaction, then suddenly said,
"Oh, right, I just remembered something."