In Daisetsuzan National Park, a black shadow passed over the calm lake, carrying sparkling water, and flew all the way to the headquarters of the Northern Monster Alliance.
In the scene reflected from the water, you can see the strong body covered with sinews, the shiny black fur, and the most eye-catching huge bull head.
That's right.
The visitor was the Minotaur who was invited by the leader of the Cedar Tree Alliance to come here to have a feast.
But at this moment, the Minotaur was flying in the air, looking hesitant.
Because it is also muttering in its heart.
Why did the aloof leader of the Northern Monster Alliance suddenly become so enthusiastic towards him?
Something is wrong, very wrong!
Could it be that the other party noticed something?
Thinking of this, the Minotaur couldn't help but shudder.
If the other party finds out that he actually doesn't have that many demon coins to pay for the bounty, his end will be more than just miserable.
Maybe later at the banquet, the other party will show a ferocious smile, point to the hot oil pan and say something like, "The main course is finally here, hurry up and jump in."
However, if you don't go to the banquet, you are not giving face to the leader of Shanshu Alliance, which is also a dead end.
After much thought, the Minotaur slowly flew towards the base.
Suddenly, its strong body shook violently, and in the distance, it saw a tree man with green hair on the tall Asahidake Mountain, who had already prepared a banquet and had been waiting there for a long time.
Also waiting there was a girl in kimono following it.
It was the leader of the Cedar Tree and Yukino.
The moment he saw it, the fir tree leader's experienced eyes suddenly burst into life and vitality, and sparks shot out from his gaze as he stared at the Minotaur.
That kind of gaze gave the Minotaur the feeling that it was like seeing a walking half a million demon coins.
The bull-headed demon tremblingly fell from the sky and came to the two of them.
"Leader, if you have anything to do with me..."
But before it could finish what it said, the leader of the fir tree hugged him warmly and scolded him.
"Brother, you are so unkind! Why are you hiding such a big happy event from me? Do you not take me as your big brother seriously?"
"Happy event? What happy event?"
The words of the Cedar Tree Alliance Leader could not help but make the Minotaur even more confused.
"Look at you, you're pretending to be here with me."
The leader of the cedar tree laughed and said, even the treetops of his hair were blooming with colorful flowers.
"Haha, brother actually knows everything!"
He patted the Minotaur on the shoulder and said ambiguously.
"Brother, when did you join the Fujin Clan?"
"I heard that all the monsters there are talented and have superb sorcery skills. Except for the selected monsters, ordinary monsters have no way to join."
"You can be favored by that organization, Brother Niutou, that's great for you!"
After hearing this, the Minotaur's heart suddenly fell to the ground.
So that's what happened.
It turns out that my identity as a member of Fujin was discovered.
Thinking of this, its waist straightened up instantly, it swept its tail, and said Niu Li in an arrogant manner.
"Hey, Alliance Leader, I, Niu Da, really didn't hide this from you on purpose. It's just that compared to the title of the 124th batch of outstanding graduates of the Fujin School, I would rather get along with everyone as an ordinary monster."
"Since I was discovered by the alliance leader today, there is nothing I can do. However, I hope that the alliance leader can keep it a secret for me. After all, I don't want everyone to feel distanced because of my identity. If anything happens at home in the future, you can still come to me, Niu Da.
"
"Well, it should be, it should be." Leader Shanshu nodded in agreement.
He turned around and waved behind him.
"Yukino, don't just stand there, come over and say hello to Brother Niutou."
"Yes, Grandpa."
After hearing his words, Yukino Ren moved lightly behind her, came to the front of the Minotaur, bowed slightly and said.
"I have long admired you, the Minotaur. My little girl's name is Yukino. Please take care of me from the Minotaur in the future."
Looking at Yukino in front of him, the bull-headed demon's copper-bell-sized eyes suddenly widened.
As a snow girl, Yukino's appearance is of course impeccable.
But what attracts her even more is Yukino's identity.
All the monsters in the Northern Monster Alliance know that Yukino was raised by the leader of the Cedar Tree Alliance. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is his closest relative. She is almost destined to succeed the leader of the Cedar Tree Alliance.
In the world of monsters, this is a veritable Bai Fumei.
The reason why the leader of the Cedar Tree would introduce her to him was already obvious.
This is because he wants to win over himself, so he wants to marry her as his wife.
For a moment, the Minotaur couldn't help but smile and nodded frequently.
"It's easy to talk to. I, Niu Da, will definitely take good care of you."
It paused and asked.
"Speaking of which, it's time for Miss Yukino to talk about marriage. I don't know if you already have someone you like. I'm not boasting, but I am an expert in this field and can help Miss Yukino make suggestions."
Hearing this, Yukino couldn't help but lowered her head shyly, her peach-like cheeks showing a touch of pink, and she avoided its sight as if to escape.
"That, it didn't exist before."
"But just now, I have met someone I like."
Could it be that that person is talking about myself?
Hearing this, the Minotaur suddenly grinned its tongue in excitement and swung it around its mouth, its expression gradually becoming imaginative.
If what that person said was not his own...
Hehe, then I will be even more excited.
Looking at the Minotaur with a lewd smile on his face, a hint of intense disgust flashed through Xueno's lowered eyes, but he immediately regained his innocent expression and raised his face to ask.
"Minotaur, are you alone now?"
The Minotaur was startled for a moment, then responded immediately.
"Moo, yes, I'm single. I'm still single."
"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that you don't have any other accomplices?" Yukino continued to ask.
"Accomplice?" The Minotaur looked at Yukino doubtfully.
"He is a companion who serves in Fujin with the Minotaur. I...I want to know more about the Minotaur." Yukino said a little shyly.
Seeing this scene, the Minotaur couldn't help blowing out two streams of white air from its nose, and patted its chest proudly.
"Moo, regarding this, the organization trusts my great ability and believes that I am qualified for this task on my own, so they did not arrange any companions for me."
"Really?" Yukino opened her mouth slightly, looking very surprised.
"Of course." The Minotaur pushed back its hair proudly, "Miss Yukino, do you want to come and see my awesome abilities?"
Looking at the other party's appearance, the corners of Xueno's mouth suddenly curved in a cold arc.
"If you are so sure, then I won't be polite."
The next moment, a bright flash of light lit up in her palm.
As the terrifying demonic power surged, Yukino decisively slapped a palm towards the Minotaur that had not yet reacted.
With this palm shot, a violent extreme cold storm swept across the entire mountain in an instant. Under the harsh low temperature, the thick trees were covered with frost, as if they had returned to the Ice Age.
The Minotaur that bore the brunt of the attack looked even more embarrassed. At this moment, its body was covered with a thick layer of ice, and it was still spreading upwards along its body.
In a short period of time, it had reached the waist level, and it looked like it would not stop until the entire monster was completely frozen.
What makes the Minotaur monster most desperate is that as this layer of ice covers its body, the demonic power in its body is also frozen. The demonic power that can be used is less than one-tenth, and it is impossible to escape from this predicament.
Get out of trouble!
Looking at the confused Minotaur, Yukino raised her hand with a cold expression.
"Tauren, I have heard of your deeds a long time ago."
"You have repeatedly harassed other monsters' partners when they were out, and later threatened them not to speak out, and even used the safety of their families as a condition."
"We Yuki-onna will never let go of a monster with corrupt moral character like you!"
She clenched her fists fiercely, and the speed of the ice spreading on the Minotaur's body suddenly accelerated again, and the sound of freezing was heard continuously.
"Wait... wait a minute!"
Looking in horror at the ice that had spread across its chest, the Minotaur moved its lips that were purple from the cold and struggled subconsciously.
"According to the rules of the Northern Monster Alliance, private fights between all monsters are strictly prohibited."
"Even if I'm guilty, I should be tried by an alliance jury instead of doing it privately like you!"
"What I said is right, alliance leader! So, hurry up...stop her quickly!"
It shouted loudly towards the leader of the fir tree.
However, the leader of the Cedar Tree Alliance on the side was indifferent to this. Instead, he reached out and picked out the earwax, put it in front of his eyes and flicked it away, sighing to himself.
"Oh, you are so old, you can actually hear the ice sculpture talking."
Seeing this scene, the Minotaur finally recognized the reality, and his expression suddenly changed.
"Leader, you...you..."
Before its face was covered with ice, it couldn't help but let out an angry roar.
"Why? Why do you do this to me? I'm so dissatisfied!"
In response, the leader of the Shanshu Alliance smiled ferociously.
"I'm sorry, brother Niutou, but they gave me too much."
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Thanks to the puppeteer Ture for the 1,500 starting coins!