56: Named Yuan Hong

“I never thought I’d carry a Royal for two and a half years!”

Yang Qian immediately became excited.

She clearly hadn't expected to be so amazing.

“Mom, calm down. Don’t get so worked up.”

Seeing his mother about to dance with joy, Li Yao immediately stopped her.

He was afraid his mother would faint if she continued to get excited.

“Long-Armed Ape, your quality has now reached Mythic-grade. It can be said that you are already the most top-tier existence in the Universe.”

“So you don’t need to worry about being abandoned, do you?”

“Master! This is all bestowed by you!”

“From the day I was summoned by you, I swore that even if it cost me my life, I would not let you suffer the slightest harm!!”

As he spoke, his golden eyes flickered, giving him an intense, electrifying gaze.

“Mm, I believe you can do it.” Li Yao said with a smile, patting the Long-Armed Ape’s shoulder.

The current Long-Armed Ape was no longer the Golden Armor Fire Ape from before; it had completely changed its appearance, reborn.

“You’ve been with me for some time, and I still haven’t given you a name.”

The Long-Armed Ape immediately became excited upon hearing this.

A name? Does this mean Master has completely acknowledged me?

The Long-Armed Ape felt incredibly moved at this moment, finally acknowledged!

This feeling of being acknowledged was truly wonderful.

Li Yao didn’t know what the Long-Armed Ape was thinking in its mind at this moment.

After pondering the memories in his mind for a moment, Li Yao looked at the two-meter-tall Long-Armed Ape and said seriously, “From today onwards, you shall be called Yuan Hong.”

“Yuan Hong?”

Yang Qian, who was beside them, thought for a moment and said, “Long-Armed Ape, ape, Yuan Hong.”

“Oh, Son, your naming ability isn’t bad.”

“Unlike your dad, who can’t name anything.”

“I still remember when I was pregnant with you, your name was almost Li Goudan.”

Li Yao: ???

“If it weren’t for me saving the day, you’d probably be called Li Goudan right now.”

Li Yao took a deep breath, then, with a look of tearful gratitude, said to his mother, “Thank you, Mom, for the kindness of changing my name. Your Son will never forget it.”

At this moment, in the spatial passage, Li Zun, who was traveling towards the Netherworld, didn’t know why, but he suddenly felt as if someone had cursed him, and he instinctively sneezed.

“Why would I suddenly sneeze?”

“With my current physique, getting a cold shouldn’t happen.”

“Hmm, it’s probably some scoundrel from another race cursing me again.”

“Indeed, being strong just makes people jealous.”

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After receiving a name from Li Yao, Yuan Hong immediately became excited.

“Thank you, Master, for the name!”

“Yuan Hong will surely use his entire life’s strength to protect Master!”

“Mm, I believe you.”

Li Yao grinned, stroking Yuan Hong’s shoulder.

Beside them, Wang Xiaomei was utterly moved by the sight.

“Wuwuwu, it’s so touching.”

“I truly envy Young Master for having such a loyal Beast.”

Steward Zhang, who was nearby, paused upon hearing this and looked at Wang Xiaomei, asking, “Xiao Mei, didn’t you also contract an Ink Kirin?”

“How is it now?”

Wang Xiaomei recalled the Ink Kirin’s proud demeanor and immediately felt a bit deflated.

“Don’t even mention it, Steward Zhang. That Ink Kirin has been moping ever since it signed a contract with me.”

“If it weren’t for her eating as much as usual, I’d suspect she had autism.”

According to Steward Zhang’s observations of the Ink Kirin these past few days, the Ink Kirin was most likely a bit disheartened.

It had originally thought it could become Li Yao’s Beast, but it was then told that it was actually Wang Xiaomei’s Beast.

What a huge difference in status!

It should probably recover soon.

“Don’t worry, it should recover very quickly.”

“Oh, by the way, we have a youth training event at our Li Corporation recently. Would you like to participate?”

“Ah? Steward Zhang, can I participate too?”

Youth training, that was an event organized by the Li Corporation.

Anyone invested in by the Li Corporation could participate, and then a Beast Master of decent strength would lead them into a Secret Realm for an adventure.

And Steward Zhang happened to be quite strong, so this time, Steward Zhang would lead the youth training event in Jianghai City.

Wang Xiaomei could be considered part of the Li family, having grown up within the Li family since childhood.

Now that she had contracted an Ink Kirin, her potential could be said to be incredibly strong.

Once she matured, their Li Corporation could produce a Cosmic-level Beast Master in the future.

It was a pity; how wonderful it would be if she could venture into the Universe.

Resources in the Universe were countless; although full of danger, danger came with opportunities.

If one seized them, they could quickly become a top-tier expert!

Yet, looking back through human history, only a few people had ever been able to brave the Universe.

Among them, several had already died in the Universe.

If it weren’t for Li Zun’s powerful rise, it’s estimated that the human race would have long since become targets for exploitation by other races.

“Xiao Mei, if you want to go, then go.”

Just then, Li Yao’s voice suddenly rang out.

“Young Master…” Wang Xiaomei was a little moved.

“Go ahead. The family isn’t without other servants.”

“Besides, your potential is immense now; if you can grow, you’ll be able to help me.”

“Steward Zhang, I’ll entrust Xiao Mei to your care.”

“Don’t worry, Young Master.”

Even if Li Yao didn’t say it, he would still take good care of her.

After all, both Li Yao and Wang Xiaomei had grown up under his watch, and he had long since regarded Wang Xiaomei as his own daughter.

“Oh, by the way, Son, I heard your dad say earlier that he caught two Ink Kirins for you to be your Beasts.”

“Where are those two Ink Kirins?”

Just then, Yang Qian suddenly remembered Li Zun’s instructions from before.

After Li Zun had been contracted for a full month, he was to contract the Ink Kirins he had captured to serve as Beasts.

“Ah… one of them has already been contracted.”

Yang Qian: ???

“Contracted? That fast!”

“Son, do you feel any discomfort?”

One must know that after every contract, there needed to be a one-month buffer period.

Hadn’t Li Yao and Yuan Hong’s contract time been less than a month yet?

At most two weeks.

Could he contract an Ink Kirin so quickly?

“I don’t feel any discomfort, but the one who contracted the Ink Kirin wasn’t me, but Xiao Mei.”

As he spoke, Li Yao pointed to Wang Xiaomei, who was beside them.

Wang Xiaomei lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment.

She was incredibly nervous, fearing that Yang Qian would punish her for this matter.