That original tense, life-and-death Aura also completely dissipated at this moment.
At this moment, her arms were crossed and her cheeks were puffed out, looking exactly like a little girl next door who was sulking after being wronged; where was there even a hint of the majesty of the ruler of the far north?
Seeing this scene, Liu Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as she was willing to sit down, it meant there was something to talk about.
The hardest hurdle had been cleared.
Liu Yuan waved his hand, signaling Mega Rayquaza in the sky to restrain its Aura slightly, so as not to truly scare this lady.
Then, he walked slowly to the Snow Empress's side, and his tone softened.
"Alright, since the misunderstanding is cleared up, let's make a deal."
Without turning her head, the Snow Empress said sullenly: "What deal? I'm just a prisoner now, what right do I have to make a deal with you?"
"Don't be so pessimistic."
Liu Yuan smiled and continued.
"The content of the deal is very simple."
"First, you will listen to me from now on and be my partner. Of course, in exchange, I will not lock you in the Heal Ball again; you can freely move around by my side."
Hearing 'not lock in the ball', the Snow Empress's ears twitched slightly, clearly somewhat moved.
But she still didn't speak.
Liu Yuan knew that this amount of bargaining chips was not enough.
Thus, he threw out the real trump card.
"Second, and most importantly."
Liu Yuan lowered his voice, saying enticingly: "Snow Empress, the reason you chose to transform and re-Cultivate was because you felt you couldn't pass the seven hundred thousand year Heavenly Tribulation, right?"
The Snow Empress's body jolted, and she suddenly turned her head to look at Liu Yuan.
This was her greatest secret, and also the pain of all Vicious Beasts.
"What are you trying to say?"
Liu Yuan pointed to the Heal Ball in his hand and said confidently: "Although you hate this ball, have you carefully sensed that when you stay inside it, the outside world's Aura is completely isolated?"
"Even the Law of this world, even the Heavenly Tribulation, cannot sense your existence."
The Snow Empress was stunned.
She indeed hadn't noticed this before, but thinking back now...
During the time in the Heal Ball, that sense of 'Heavenly Might' pressure that had hung over her head and made her uneasy for hundreds of thousands of years seemed to have truly vanished!
"You mean..." The Snow Empress's voice trembled slightly.
"Exactly."
Liu Yuan nodded, giving a definite answer: "This Heal Ball is a world of its own and can obscure the secrets of heaven."
"In other words, as long as you follow me, when you need to make a Breakthrough, you can hide inside the ball to do so."
"Inside here, you can ignore the threat of the Heavenly Tribulation and easily cross the seven hundred thousand year mark."
"And it's not just seven hundred thousand years."
"Eight hundred thousand, nine hundred thousand... even the legendary million-year godhood!"
"As long as I am here, as long as this ball is here, you will never need to worry about being struck dead by lightning!"
Boom!
Liu Yuan's words were like a clap of thunder exploding in the Snow Empress's mind.
Her breathing instantly became rapid, and an unprecedented light erupted from her deep blue eyes.
No need for Undergoing Tribulation?!
What did this mean for a Spirit Beast?
It meant a broad road leading to eternal life!
It meant she could Cultivate to a million years without any risk, and might even truly touch that legendary divine Realm!
Compared to this Heaven-Defying Opportunity, so-called freedom and so-called dignity seemed to become insignificant.
Furthermore, Liu Yuan had saved her life before.
The Snow Empress took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her surging emotions.
She looked up, gazing at the human man before her with a complex look.
She knew she couldn't refuse.
Whether from the perspective of strength or from the perspective of interests, she had no reason to refuse.
"Are you... sure you're not lying to me?" The Snow Empress's voice was somewhat dry.
"I have no need to lie to you." Liu Yuan spread his hands. "To put it bluntly, it's best if you're willing to listen; if not, it doesn't matter to me. I'm not lacking just one of you anyway."
The Snow Empress remained silent for a long time.
Finally, she slowly stood up, a serious expression reappearing on her youthful little face.
"Fine."
"I agree to this deal."
The corner of Liu Yuan's mouth curled slightly: "A wise choice."
"However..."
The Snow Empress changed the subject, raising one finger: "I have one last request."
"Go ahead."
"If you agree to this request, I will follow you from now on and be your... partner."
The Snow Empress stared into Liu Yuan's eyes, saying word by word: "First, if one day you die, or you become a god and leave this world, you must set me free and completely hand over control of that ball to me."
"Second, in our daily interactions, you cannot force me to do things I am unwilling to do!"
As she said the last half-sentence, the Snow Empress seemed to think of some vulgar rumors in human society about 'grooming', her face turning red again as she glared fiercely at Liu Yuan.
After hearing this, Liu Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"That's it?"
"I thought it was going to be some harsh condition."
Liu Yuan waved his hand and agreed readily: "Don't worry, I have no interest in forcing little girls. As for after becoming a god... Heh, once I've become a god, you can go wherever you want."
"It's a deal!"
"It's a deal."
As the two lightly high-fived in the air, this negotiation regarding the fate of the ruler of the far north finally settled.
Looking at Liu Yuan's open and honest smile, the last bit of resentment in the Snow Empress's heart finally vanished.
Perhaps...
Following this human really was a good choice?
And at the very instant the Snow Empress's heart was won, the long-awaited System prompt finally arrived in Liu Yuan's mind as expected.
[Ding! Detected that the Host has successfully subdued the seven hundred thousand year Spirit Beast, Snow Empress. Task completed with Perfection!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: One random god-bestowed spirit ring!]
[Note: This spirit ring will automatically adapt to the Host's current second Spirit (Primal Kyogre) and grant the optimal age based on the Host's endurance!]
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