Hidden genius: Black belly snake

"Your highness, if I may know, is this for any special cultivation purpose?" Zyrn nervously asked, barely containing his excitement.

Tang Yue was still busy shoving all the neatly packaged goods into her space pearl while thinking about what else she could have bought and absent-mindedly answered. "No, they are just for me to eat."

Huh? Zyrn nodded. 

He had heard about how the noble ladies and the royal princesses were always on a strict diet and only ever indulged themselves with spirit wine if at all. So this was quite unheard of and new to him.

But Tang Yue was the only princess who was even rumored to have captivated the crown prince's attention to the extent of locking lips with him in public.

He also remembered seeing the princess with a much different figure before this.

So Zyrn nodded in deep thought and came to the obvious conclusion. 

Maybe the crown prince has a fat fetish!

While these two were conversing, a loud murmur spread in the market square, attracting the attention of several customers and vendors alike.

Tang Yue turned around and looked towards the direction of all the commotion.

A majestic pitch black flame panther strode into the market, it's each step leaving a charred impact on the ground behind it.

Wisps of flame shot out of its nostrils ever so often as the beast arrogantly snorted.

A beast mount?! Tang Yue gazed at the magnificent mid-grade beast in awe. The very sight of it was inspiring.

It could be said that mid-grade beast was the highest grade among beasts that could be tamed.

Anything higher than that was typically impossible to tame and even a mid-grade beast mount in itself was a rare privilege.

Not many were around except for the royal army and very skilled hunters.

But why would anyone walk around on a battle mount in the middle of a market square?

Tang Yue's eyes slowly trailed on to the familiar figure sitting arrogantly atop the beast, exuding the aura of an immortal. 

Her expression instantly changed. 

What an eye sore! A pig was sitting on the beautiful majestic specimen.

"Ha Ha Ha. We need to stop meeting like this, pretty princess." 

The smiling pig, also known as Marvin, jumped down from his tamed mount and greeted Tang Yue with glee and pride in his eyes.

"You must be joking, young master Marvin. Meeting you often is a real delight." She rolled her eyes.

But then suddenly, Tang Yue remembered something. 

It took a while for her to think about this, considering the amount of disgust she had to swallow down, but eventually, she got there.

It seems that her prey had walked himself to her, all on his own accord. 

As per the system's weird requirements, she needed to find him in order to 'bitch' slap him thrice and obtain the beast contract.

And lo and behold, Marvin had volunteered and offered up himself on a silver platter.

Tang Yue's superficial smile suddenly widened into a huge grin.

"Buying some more fire twin-tailed birds, young master Marvin?" She asked, with her emerald eyes sparkling.

Just as she spoke the words, Tang Yue casually took a step forward moving closer to Marvin in an inconspicuous manner.

"Ha Ha. No No. Not this time." The elf rubbed his clean shaven chin and replied back with an attitude.

He was no longer the same man he had been a few days back. Everything had changed now!

He was not a cripple anymore who couldn't use fire magic. 

He was now the genius son of the royal grand master alchemist, who overcame his natural weakness all by himself! He was a force to be reckoned with.

Tang Yue smiled gently, taking one more step, inching closer and closer to the arrogant fatso.

Even Marvin was pleasantly surprised by her attitude. 

But he didn't think too much and shrugged it off, casually accepting their on again and off again flirtatious relationship.

Being the grand master's son, he was very used to this sort of reaction from the elven beauties. 

And now it looked like it won't be too long before he could finally taste this exotic seductress.

Marvin excitedly rubbed his hands together and chuckled. 

"What are you here to buy, pretty princess? I can help you with anything you want." He proudly jutted out his chest.

Tang Yue smiled and was about to answer when suddenly she acted as if she had terribly lost her footing and fumbled forward.

Marvin as well hurriedly took the bait and quickly stepped forward to catch her and support her with a tremendous amount of eagerness.

His hands grabbed the silky soft waist of the enticing snake princess and the elf nervously gulped as he enjoyed the warm and smooth sensation.

Things were happening faster than he had anticipated! And he liked it!

Ha Ha Ha. Is this my lucky day? Marvin grinned.

While the elf was happily immersed in the delightful little surprise, eyeing and admiring the beauty in his arms at such a close distance, a loud and crisp slap landed on his cheek.

Huh? Huh? What just happened? Marvin blinked.

Before he could react, the beauty in his arms had already straightened herself out and was now angrily staring down at him.

And of course, PA! Another loud and crisp slap landed on the same cheek, leaving a burning and stinging pain behind.

Tang Yue was not sure what constituted a bitch slap, so she just slapped hard with the full force and strength that she could muster.

What the hell? You crazy bitch! Marvin's face turned completely red. 

Why was this princess suddenly acting crazy? They were standing in the middle of a meat market for heaven's sake! 

So many people were looking at them and gossiping silently, gasping in surprise. Marvin was utterly humiliated.

To all the onlookers, it rather seemed like Marvin had misbehaved and molested one of the royal consorts in public. What a brave pervert!