"Seth of the Bauhinia-Flower Clan greets you, sir!"
"Muse of the Mandala-Flower Clan greets you, sir!"
"Logan of the Peony-Flower Clan greets you, sir!"
"Bowen of the White-Emperor-Flower Clan greets you, sir!"
"Winnie of the Red-Moon-Flower Clan greets you, sir!"
The five Blood Demon Race prodigies all knelt before Ian Song and paid their respects. Adding their clan name before their own is a unique Blood Demon custom to show respect.
The Blood Demon Race has twelve clans, all named after flowers. The Bauhinia-Flower, Mandala-Flower, Peony-Flower, White-Emperor-Flower, and Red-Moon-Flower clans are the strongest among them.
Members of the Blood Demon Race all have classic Western looks: pale skin and blue eyes.
"You may rise!"
Ian Song raised his hand. The reason these Blood Demon prodigies only now came to pay respects to their 'Master's Master' was likely because they once doubted his strength. After witnessing his world-shaking power that night, they decided to come and meet him.
"Thank you, sir!"
The five of them replied in unison, then each stood up.
"Please, have a seat!"
Ian Song smiled and gestured to the chairs on either side.
"Thank you, sir!"
"Since you all serve Joy, we can be considered family. There's no need to be so formal!"
"Yes, sir!"
The five nodded, their faces lighting up with delight.
All members of the Blood Demon Race carry the bloodline of the Vampire Clan, but it's not very strong. Sunlight doesn't harm them—at most, it makes them uncomfortable. However, they still retain the habit of drinking blood, which is how the Blood Demon Race got its name.
The conversation flowed smoothly, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Muse, in particular, was lively and showed no hesitation in expressing her admiration for Ian Song.
Muse was the very picture of a Western bombshell—nearly 1.8 meters tall, with a stunningly curvy figure and striking beauty.
"Sir, I wonder if Muse might have the honor of staying by your side to serve you!"
As she said this, Muse licked her sexy lips at Ian Song.
"Muse, don't be so presumptuous!" Seth suddenly snapped, his face darkening.
"It's fine!" Ian Song waved his hand. "Miss Muse is very straightforward—I like that about her."
"Really?"
Muse was overjoyed. She jumped up, clung to Ian Song's arm, and, in front of everyone, rubbed her ample chest against his arm.
"Sir, please let Muse stay by your side. Don't worry, my body is completely clean—no other man has ever touched me!"
It seemed that Westerners everywhere were especially bold and passionate—offering themselves up at a first meeting. But Ian Song, familiar with Blood Demon Race customs, knew that among them, the law of the jungle is taken to the extreme: the stronger a Blood Demon, the more resources, territory, and women they can claim.
And Blood Demon women all have the habit of attaching themselves to the strong.
Even though Muse was a top Blood Demon prodigy, she still harbored the instinct to attach herself to the strong.
Just then—
The usually quiet Winnie suddenly stepped forward and hugged Ian Song's other arm, pleading, "Sir, Winnie also wishes to stay by your side and serve you!"
Winnie was about 1.7 meters tall, with chestnut hair. Her figure wasn't as voluptuous as Muse's, but her beauty surpassed Muse by half a notch. She dressed very conservatively, her whole body wrapped in a white robe.
Ironically, this modest outfit only heightened her 'conquest' appeal.
Muse giggled and teased Winnie, "I never thought you'd be so bold!" She was clearly surprised by Winnie's move.
Winnie's pretty face flushed slightly, but she quickly replied with conviction, "Sir is a rare powerhouse, destined to become a god. Being allowed to stay by your side is every girl's dream—of course Winnie is no exception!"
For a moment, the three male Blood Demon prodigies all looked rather uncomfortable.
Muse and Winnie were both outstanding girls—especially in a male-dominated Blood Demon culture, their achievements were all the more impressive.
Naturally, the men harbored special feelings for them.
Unfortunately, Muse and Winnie had always kept their distance from the boys.
None of them expected that the girls they'd longed for would both offer themselves to a man today. Even if that man was their master's master, they couldn't help but feel uncomfortable and resentful.
Seth spoke up again: "Muse, Winnie, stop messing around. Only our master is qualified to serve as an attendant to sir—you two aren't worthy!"
At this, Muse and Winnie's faces showed clear displeasure.
Muse shot Seth a cold, mocking look. "Seth, don't think Winnie and I don't know what you're really thinking. Let me make it clear: even if sir doesn't want me, I'd never 'fall to you.' Winnie, am I right?"
Her last sentence was directed at Winnie.
"That's right—I feel the same way!" Winnie nodded firmly.
"You heard that, didn't you?"
Muse flashed Seth a smug smile, making his face darken even further. His fists clenched tight, anger boiling inside him—he even began to resent Ian Song.
"Seth, anything else you want to say? If you don't want us to become sir's women, are you planning to compete with him for us?" Muse pressed on.
"I wouldn't dare!" Seth stammered.
The next moment, Seth suddenly stood up and knelt before Ian Song.
"Alright, it's not that serious. Get up."
Ian Song, feeling a bit helpless, waved his hand and then said to Muse and Winnie, "You are both outstanding women—there's no need to wrong yourselves!"
"Sir, do you look down on us? Or do you dislike us?"
Suddenly, Muse's tone changed, sounding pitiful.
"If sir won't take us in, we'd rather return to the Blood God's embrace!" Winnie suddenly pulled out a black dagger and pressed it to her own chest.
"Put it down, I agree!" Ian Song said, looking completely helpless.
Muse instantly beamed, kissing Ian Song on one cheek. Winnie, blushing, kissed his other cheek.
Soon after, the other three Blood Demon prodigies left gloomily, while Muse and Winnie stayed. Ian Song called Lena Wei to arrange rooms for them.
But that night, something awkward happened: Ian Song was in his room with Lynne Ward, 'making a baby,' when Muse barged in uninvited—completely naked.
In that situation, having a stranger suddenly burst in, Lynne was so embarrassed she nearly fainted.
Muse, for her part, showed zero shame and instead tried to climb into bed.
Even Ian Song, who'd seen a lot, couldn't handle that level of boldness—he kicked her out of the room.
The next day, Prince Rowan Vance dropped by with news: in two days, the emperor invited Ian Song to a banquet at the Imperial Palace.