Chapter 695 676: The Second Dingy One

Wang Meng rubbed his nose. "Ahem, well, it's a long story. Young people are bound to make mistakes."

"Mhm. Father Emperor often says that there's no greater good than to know your faults and correct them. You should be nicer to Seventh Sister from now on. Seventh Sister is very kind. I'm sure she'll forgive you."

Ji Jin'Er said this seriously, but Master Wang was extremely skeptical.

Just then, the Little Princess's gaze drifted back toward the Water Spirit Beast, Big Mouth...

At that moment, seeing Wang Meng talking to an outsider, the little ones all went to bother Old Horse. Old Horse had been napping in the sun, and having his pleasant dream interrupted, he was now busy scolding the rowdy little beasts.

"It looks like you weren't just bragging back at the Dao Field. Your True Essence Beasts really are like friends. Is that really arrogant horse your True Essence Beast too?"

The Little Princess's eyes sparkled as she ran over. Old Horse glanced at her, then proudly raised his head, clearly unimpressed by so-called "noble" human princesses.

"This guy? He's a guest who eats, drinks, and lives here for free."

Wang Meng said with a laugh.

Jin'Er, however, was delighted. "You're so strange. How can an old horse like this be a guest? Are you very poor? I'll have my servants send you ten fine steeds. After all, a friend of the Tenth Princess can't be losing face."

Wang Meng burst out laughing. 'This is great! Old Horse is always walking around with his nose in the air. This time, he's been thoroughly insulted.'

Old Horse had always been incredibly arrogant, with a temper that reached the heavens. To be looked down upon by a little girl... this was absolutely intolerable.

"Little girl, you wouldn't know a treasure if you saw one. You're a far cry from this kid!" Old Horse walked over and suddenly sniffed the air. "Huh? You have a very strange scent on you. Don't tell me you have a Celestial Horse?"

Ji Jin'Er's large eyes went wide as saucers. "You... how can you talk?"

It was known that very, very few Divine Beasts could speak, although they could communicate with their masters via a spiritual link.

So, for an old horse with short, gray fur to suddenly speak, how could the Little Princess not be startled?

"Little girl, shouldn't you answer my question first?"

Old Horse said sternly, as if he were scolding a child.

The Little Princess immediately brightened up. She loved strange and curious things most of all. "Old Horse, my friend is named Beauty God. She's a Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse, you know."

Seeing the arrogant Old Horse, the child's own pride was stirred.

"Beauty God, come out and meet a new friend!"

The Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse leaped out of the void and hovered proudly in the air before slowly descending to the ground. A Divine Beast was a Divine Beast, after all. It radiated light and carried a noble aura, truly making the humble dwelling shine with its presence.

Celestial Horses were among the Divine Beasts known for their beauty and splendor. A holy light shone upon the entire area, making the five little ones a bit nervous. They blinked their big eyes as they stared at the Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse.

The strongest among them was only the Fifth-Transformation Nine Discount, a far cry from the Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse.

Beauty God didn't know why her master had summoned her. All she saw were low-level True Essence Beasts and a rather inferior Plant Element creature.

...And a shabby-looking old horse.

Old Horse, who had been holding his nose high in the air, suddenly saw Beauty God, and his eyes lit up. He immediately sidled up to her, letting out a series of special calls.

Beauty God was taken aback for a moment, then she too responded with a few calls. Old Horse grew even more excited and actually led Beauty God off to the side to "chat."

Wang Meng and Ji Jin'Er watched, dumbfounded. Master Wang felt he had truly seen it all. 'Damn, is he hitting on her? Old Horse actually knows the language of Celestial Horses.'

It was clear Beauty God wasn't very willing, but she ended up going with Old Horse anyway. Ji Jin'Er was stunned. "No way! Don't tell me my Beauty God is interested in *him*???"

Wang Meng cleared his throat a few times. Old Horse was his, after all. "Your Highness, my old horse is the type with inner substance. You'll see his good qualities once you get to know him."

'Actually... Master Wang had no idea what was so good about him either. The guy was lazy, gluttonous, and had a huge temper. You couldn't get him to do anything without a handsome reward...'

In fact, it wasn't just Ji Jin'Er who thought this way; the Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse felt the same. This drab, gray old horse before her was actually coveting *her*!

The Celestial Horse's aura swept out—an Innate nobility and pressure, a deterrence almost like Dragon Power. She wanted to make this overconfident old horse feel ashamed of his inadequacy.

Faced with such an aura, Old Horse had no reaction at all. He continued to call out to Beauty God and even started getting handsy.

The Nine-Transformation Celestial Horse was also shocked. Her aura couldn't suppress him; in fact, it had no effect whatsoever. This was something she had never encountered before.

The Celestial Horse took a few steps back. She really couldn't stand this shabby, short-furred horse.

Wang Meng couldn't help but smile. 'Is this the True Essence Beast version of Beauty and the Beast?'

Beauty God was the absolute "fair, rich, and beautiful" type, while Old Horse was a classic case of "short, shabby, and poor."

Since her master hadn't given an order to attack, Beauty God couldn't make a move. However, she had no interest in this old horse and flew back to her master's side.

Old Horse immediately gave chase but was blocked by Master Wang.

"Old Horse, you need to be patient with girls. Being so aggressive will scare Beauty God."

Wang Meng said with a smile.

"What do you know, you public enemy of women!" Old Horse was clearly contemptuous of Master Wang in certain respects.

Ji Jin'Er clapped her hands. "Old Horse, you're so interesting! He really is our public enemy."

Master Wang rubbed his nose, having been teased by the old horse again.

Beauty God vanished, much to Old Horse's regret. Ji Jin'Er pulled Old Horse aside and whispered a few words to him. Old Horse's eyes immediately went wide as saucers.

"Wang Meng, we're officially acquainted now. If I come looking for you, you can't refuse me, understand?"

"Well, Your Highness, for the sake of your reputation, it would be best if we kept our distance from now on."

Wang Meng didn't want to get any more entangled with them. It was simply playing with fire.

"Is that so? In that case, I'll just tell Seventh Sister and Fifth Brother that you lured me here with ill intentions. Oh, and that you tried to peep on me while I was bathing!"

Ji Jin'Er said with a sly smile.

'This girl is just a carrot away from looking like a little devil,' Master Wang thought.

"Fine, fine. If you're not afraid, what do I have to be afraid of?"

"That's more like it! Old Horse, see you later." Ji Jin'Er waved.

Surprisingly, Old Horse wasn't arrogant at all. He said a very polite goodbye, then glanced at Wang Meng, making Master Wang feel a little uneasy. 'Is there some kind of scheme afoot?'

As soon as Ji Jin'Er left, Old Horse immediately returned to his usual self and went back to leisurely sunbathing.

The sisters Zuojing and Youjing had been watching from the side. 'The master is really quite amusing,' they thought. 'How could such an approachable person be an ignorant lecher?'

After leaving Wang Meng's place, Ji Jin'Er didn't return to the Imperial Palace. Instead, she headed toward the Yuan Family's estate.

"Old Fire, Old Fire, get out here!"

The moment she entered, the princess started shouting without a care in the world.

Seeing this, the Yuan Family's steward broke out in a cold sweat. This was the Ancestor's residence; anyone else who came here wouldn't even dare to breathe too loudly.

Following an explosion, smoke and dust billowed out, and the Fire Emperor shot out, covered in soot.

"Ahem, ahem! Little girl, don't shout like that. This old man has a frail heart; you'll give me a scare."

Ji Jin'Er stared at the sooty Fire Emperor, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. 'This is the second gray-looking fellow I've seen today.'