Chapter 868 - 661: Twilight Sparkle

Having been in the hunting grounds for several days, Long Yi had yet to see any Thunderflame Beasts, creatures known for their extreme wariness. Although they were powerful, they did not enjoy fighting and would always choose to withdraw from danger if possible, resorting to battle only when there was no other option. Therefore, up to this point, it was rumored that very few had actually encountered a Thunderflame Beast during these first days of the hunting season, let alone killed one.

However, there were rumors that the twin Crown Princes of the Sanctuary Empire once encountered a lone young Thunderflame Beast. As they were about to attack, they were preempted by another group of hunters who arrived and startled the creature, allowing it to escape. As a result, the twin Crown Princes fought with the other party, and the latecomers were thoroughly defeated by the brothers. Of course, this was mainly because the latecomers were only scouts with modest combat skills.

For Long Yi and Ai Lin, their aim in coming here was to have fun. As for the Thunderflame Beasts, encountering them would be great, but it wasn’t a big deal if they didn’t.

But as it often happens in the world, the more you want something, the less likely you are to get it. And when you stop caring about it, that’s when you’re more likely to strike it lucky.

One day, Long Yi and Ai Lin were enjoying a lavish lunch, as usual. The three princes were still salivating over the food and wine, when suddenly, a white shadow dashed out from the woods. Accompanied by tiny bolts of lightning and fire, it moved incredibly fast and in the blink of an eye, collided with Long Yi’s chest. At the time, Long Yi was whispering with Ai Lin in the contract, and without being vigilant, was knocked to the ground by the white shadow, while the chair beneath him instantly shattered.

Long Yi’s first reaction was one of disbelief. At his level, it was virtually impossible to be taken down by such a blatant surprise attack, especially since the attacker wasn’t particularly fast or forceful. Looking down, Long Yi discovered a small white pony lying in his arms, passed out from the collision. Its four hooves were like rubies, semi-transparent with small flames burning without heat, and a transparent bump on its forehead, presumably where the Thunderflame horn had yet to grow.

"Alright, somebody tell me, is this little guy in my arms called a Thunderflame Beast?"

Long Yi got up, dusted himself off, and cradled the small white pony in his arms.

The three princes came over for a closer look.

"Yes... this... this is indeed a Thunderflame Beast," the First Prince said. At this point, the princes were quite frustrated: countless people had desperately been trying to find a Thunderflame Beast, but there Long Yi was, casually eating, when a Thunderflame Beast cub literally fell into his lap! They knew that the cub’s black market price was enough to be extremely tempting for all three princes!

Long Yi glanced down and then addressed the pony, "From today on, you’ll be called Ziyue."

After speaking, Long Yi handed the little pony over to Ai Lin, who hurriedly took it in her arms.

"Ziyue?" The princes exchanged glances. The pony was completely white, so where did the name Ziyue come from? And to have already named it so quickly?

In that moment, there was a commotion from outside the forest, followed by a soldier rushing over.

"Your Highnesses, many people are storming the perimeter!"

No way! That quickly? Or was it that this little pony was what they were chasing?

A loud crash was heard as giant trees in front fell in rows, and several young people rushed in. Floating in the air, they almost instantly saw the pony lying in Ai Lin’s arms.

They landed simultaneously, facing the three princes.

"Prince Saint Cassio, we’ve been in pursuit of this cub for several days, isn’t it inappropriate for you to intervene like this?"

Prince Saint Cassio simply smiled.

"We intervened? Have you ever seen an intervention like this?"

Saying so, Prince Saint Cassio gestured for his interlocutors to look carefully at the dining table, utensils, and the chair that had just been smashed. Anyone who wasn’t a fool could immediately deduce that the pony had charged in of its own accord and was captured.

Although the other party understood, they were not willing to give up.

"Prince Saint Cassio, we went through a lot of effort to separate this cub from the herd, and many soldiers were injured because of it. Could I ask you to relinquish the cub to me? I will compensate you. Besides, for the mighty Divine Auffa Empire, getting such a cub shouldn’t be too difficult."

The other party’s eyes were tinged with red, a Thunderflame Beast cub was a treasure money couldn’t buy! Losing it like this was a pity. Even though he knew it was unlikely, he still wanted to give it another try.

Prince Saint Cassio smiled faintly and replied, "You jest, this cub is not mine. If you want it, you may discuss it with Miss Ai Lin."

Upon hearing this, Ai Lin looked up and simply said, "No."

Crisp and conclusive.

Just then, two more people emerged from the forest, immediately laying eyes on the pony.

Without a word, they raised their hands and launched two large magic missiles at Ai Lin, and simultaneously waved their arms, activating Arrays on the ground and in the sky; it was Blazing Impact from both sides!