Chapter 21: The Unexpected True Heir

  Back in the city, Xiao Yu had just wanted to return to his room to rest for a while, but found that old steward Xiao Hong and Long Hui were already waiting for him at the door.

  At this time, Xiao Hong and Long Hui were no longer the desperate eyes they had for him before, but their eyes were shining with spirit, full of energy, as if they had suddenly become ten or twenty years younger, clearly filled with confidence in the future of Lion King Ridge.

  Indeed, today's battle greatly boosted everyone's morale.

  Although it is unknown where Xiao Yu got these beastmen and elf soldiers from, they saw a glimmer of hope in Xiao Yu.

  This hope is not only brought by Xiao Yu's leading of these soldiers to a victory against the odds, defeating Karu's army, but also by Xiao Yu's transformation, directing calmly on the city wall, with a composed expression, and after the battle, arranging everything in an orderly manner, with a strong sense of control, making everyone feel a strong sense of trust.

  Especially in the post-war Xiao Yu's decrees of consolation, one can feel that this is something only a truly great person can do.

  Xiao Yu is actually not a great person, but just moved out the set from the movie he watched before.

  The era where Xiao Yu was in his past life was two thousand years more advanced than this world, and even the slightest thought was novel and shocking to this world.

  "Hong Shu, Long Shu, are you looking for me for something?" Xiao Yu said with a smile on his face and his hands behind his back.

  "Young master, of course we have something to discuss." Xiao Hong's face also showed a rare smile as he said: "Young master, where did you summon these beastman soldiers and elven archers from? Can they talk to us?"

  Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Come in and speak."

  As for this matter, Xiao Yu had already thought of an excuse a long time ago. Now it's just giving them a reason to make them believe. Even if they don't believe it, it doesn't matter. After all, now that I have real power, it's solid and substantial.

  "Alas, it's a long story. After I was severely injured by Karu that time, I knew I had made trouble, so I was afraid in my heart and wanted to run away." Xiao Yu started with this seemingly very realistic sentence. This kind of words also made Xiao Hong and Long Hui feel very natural, and they wouldn't think that Xiao Yu's role change was too fast.

  Otherwise, based on their previous understanding of Xiao Yu, they might have some doubts. A young master who used to be a good-for-nothing, timid and weak, suddenly changed so much, it would definitely make people feel that something is not right.

  As expected, Xiao Hong and Long Hui heard Xiao Yu say this, and both of their faces showed an expression of "it's no wonder". This guy Xiao Yu was originally supposed to be like that.

  Xiao Yu continued, "That time, I was in a panic and escaped into the depths of the Ankora Mountains to hide, thinking that no one would find me there. Now that I think about it, it was really a stupid thing to do - the Ankora Mountains are full of ferocious beasts, making it even more dangerous. As expected, I didn't walk for long in the mountains before encountering a large brown bear. It roared and pounced towards me like a gust of wind. At that moment, I thought I was dead for sure, so scared that I sat paralyzed on the ground, not knowing whether to run or not. But just then, a strong light flashed, and two figures suddenly appeared in front of me - one was a sturdy beastman with an extremely robust build, and the other was a slender, handsome elf. As soon as they appeared, the brown bear was scared away, running off with its tail between its legs. I was shocked at that time and asked them who they were. They told me that they were the gods of the Beast Tribe and the Elf Tribe, and because the two tribes had declined, they needed a great person to lead the revival of the Beast Tribe and the Elf Tribe. And the one they chose... was me."

  Xiao Yu finished speaking, proudly raising her chin, with a look of being the chosen one. Xiao Hong and Long Hui blinked their eyes, looking at each other, but didn't say a word for a long time.

  It wasn't until five minutes had passed that Xiao Hong pointed at Xiao Yu and said: "You're the chosen one... you?"

  Xiao Yu nodded with a pleased expression, looking very arrogant as if he were the emperor of this continent right now. "That's right, I was chosen. The spirit god and beast god said that I am destined to be the greatest king of this era, unifying the entire continent, so they want to use my power to revive the beast tribe and spirit tribe."

  Xiao Yu finished speaking, still with a self-satisfied expression, as if this were really true.

  Lying without blushing is also a skill. Xiao Yu Tian was born with this skill.

  Xiao Hong and Long Hui looked at each other, staring for a long time without saying anything. Xiao Yu's words were really too unbelievable.

  If the spirits of the gods and beasts chose Xiao Yu's father, Xiao Zhan Tian, they might still have some credibility. After all, Xiao Zhan Tian was also a talented and ambitious person who was just born at the wrong time. Choosing Xiao Yu... this is really unjustifiable.

  Have the gods of spirits and beasts gone blind? Choosing such a prodigal son?

  Xiao Yu himself actually knew that this was indeed a bit unbelievable, but to think of a better excuse was really quite difficult. After all, the beastman and the elf were not of the same race, how could they possibly be willing to follow Xiao Yu? The contradictions between races had always been very deep.

  However, Xiao Yu is indeed able to command these beastmen and elves now, so if you explain it this way, others can't say anything even if they don't believe it.

  This excuse is not only used now to explain the origins of these elves and beastmen, but also a future pretext for Xiao Yu's conquest of the world, just like the legend of High Ancestor beheading the White Snake, to make people believe that Xiao Yu is destined by heaven.

  In this era, such an idea is needed to make people believe. Xiao Yu indeed has the ability to summon spirits and beast tribes, and his strength will gradually expand in the future, making this convincing power stronger and stronger. Now, Xiao Yu needs to constantly use this statement to establish a reputation for himself.

  Xiao Yu knew that anyone with even a little bit of brains wouldn't believe such nonsense. But as long as the vast majority of ordinary people believed it, that was all that mattered.

  Xiao Yu remembered a politician from his past life saying that the masses were meant to be deceived.

  "Cough, so that's how it is. Young master, you're indeed the chosen one, and we'll definitely support you to achieve great things. However, I'm worried, along with Long Hui, about those so-called Spirit God and Beast God - are they plotting something? After all, people from different clans must have different intentions, they wouldn't be so kind as to give us these soldiers to help us fight without any ulterior motives. Is there some sort of scheme?" Xiao Hong was clearly not convinced by Xiao Yu's explanation, but he also couldn't directly say that the Spirit God and Beast God wouldn't be so blind as to choose him, as that would hurt Xiao Yu's self-esteem too much.

  So, Xiao Hong could only say it in a veiled way.

  Xiao Yu waved his hand, a serious expression on his face, and said: "Hong Shu, Long Shu, I know what you're worried about, but rest assured, I'm not a child, I definitely won't be deceived. In short, these soldiers are absolutely reliable. The two great gods didn't let me command these soldiers for nothing, they have cast a blood curse on me, letting me achieve my ambition and lead the revival of the beast tribe and the spirit tribe in the future. If I don't fulfill my promise, I will turn into a pool of pus and die."

  This so-called blood curse is also what Xiao Yu saw from a martial arts novel and just blurted out.

  "What? They've put a blood curse on you?" Xiao Hong was suddenly shocked. Although he didn't believe what Xiao Yu said, he still feared for Xiao Yu's safety due to the loyalty of the Xiao family.

  "Yes, but this matter must not be told to others, otherwise they will take advantage of my blood curse. Only the two of you know about it." Xiao Yu said solemnly, with a look of sorrow and indignation on his face, as if he was shouldering a heavy burden.

  "Alright, we'll keep it a secret, but is there really no way to lift this blood curse?" Long Hui said worriedly.

  Xiao Yu hung his head and shook it, saying: "The blood curse of the great god is not something that can be lifted, but as long as I help them revive the beast tribe and the spirit tribe in the future, they will lift it for me. You don't have to worry about it. So, our next step must be to quickly increase our strength, not only to defend the Lion King's territory but also to expand our territory and compete for dominance over the world. Only then can we help them revive the beast tribe and the spirit tribe and lift the blood curse on me."