Because he is the master of Yao Xing, the son of Soran, the World-ending Demon Emperor.
Although at the time the Witch Kingdom didn't know Soran was Lanling, his status as the heir of the Demon Emperor was certain. The entire Witch Kingdom regarded the Demon Emperor as the supreme leader, the highest king.
Therefore, this little brat Zhi Yu became the Crown Prince, with a status higher than his mother Zhi Ning.
Ashi Liren hesitated for a while and said, "I think you should take Zhi Yu back to Flame Demon City for discipline."
"Very disobedient?" Lanling asked.
"Yes!" Ashi Liren replied.
Lanling said, "Then I will strive to, after the reunion, give him a good fatherly beating."
Lanling could not help but imagine in his mind what Zhi Yu had grown into, having not seen him for over seven years. Back then, he was still a little baby, just over a year old, a beautiful infant who loved to cry, act spoiled, and be mischievous.
