The Master of Beasts-Chapter 588 - 151_2

"Ah, it's really nostalgic. It's been three thousand four hundred twenty-seven years, one month, and three days since I last tasted such delicious Spiritual Tea!" Xiao Zizai exclaimed with emotion.

Xiao Hong, with a face full of disbelief: "Didn't you have some yesterday, the day before, and even the day before that?"

"You can't say it like that, I've gone over three thousand years without it, so how can just three days be enough?" Xiao Zizai waved his hand dismissively.

"Alright, stop pretending. So, what's the family planning to do with me this time?" Xiao Hong asked with a blank expression.

"Xiao Hong, I remember holding you when you were little, don't be so distant, you should call me Third Uncle!" Xiao Zizai grinned impishly.

"Alright, Third Uncle, please tell me, what's the family procedure for me?" Xiao Hong put on a fake smile.

"Fake, too fake." Seeing that Xiao Hong was getting a bit impatient and clenching her fist, Xiao Zizai quickly continued, "I don't know."

"You don't know?" Xiao Hong, a bit irritated, questioned.

"Of course I don't know. Do you think if I liked the family's rules, I would have gone over three thousand years without a cup of Spiritual Tea?" Xiao Zizai retorted disdainfully.

"Uh."

This left Xiao Hong a bit stunned. She had stayed in Beauty Valley for so long that she indeed didn't know why Xiao Zizai had been confined by the family for over three thousand years.

"Then why did they let you come over to lead the team?" Xiao Hong said, exasperated.

"Is it possible that I'm just a bodyguard?" Xiao Zizai shrugged.

Xiao Hong furrowed her brow, and Mo Yu whispered in her ear. After some discussion, they both looked at Xiao Zizai and said, "Why don't you go back first?"

"What? I haven't even finished my Spiritual Tea. Just ask me any questions you have, it's not like I won't answer." Xiao Zizai protectively held his Spiritual Tea, worried they would snatch it away.

Xiao Hong found it hard to watch. Although she disliked the family's arrangements, she still had the Xiao family blood. Xiao Zizai's behavior was truly embarrassing.

Mo Yu, however, didn't feel much and curiously asked, "What do you know? If you tell us enough, you might be able to stay in the city directly, and never mind the rest, at least you'll have enough Spiritual Tea, Spiritual Wine, and Spirit Food."

"Gulp."

Swallowing his saliva, Xiao Zizai confirmed, "Really?"

Mo Yu clapped his hands, and a large group of Fairy Beasts came in, bringing copious amounts of Spirit Food and Spiritual Wine to the table.

The Fairy Beasts, resembling the Human Clan, were all as beautiful as Heavenly Immortals, and the Spirit Food they held was prepared by the city's best Spirit Chefs, dazzling Xiao Zizai.

"Alright, alright, alright."

"Actually, I don't know much; first of all, it's certain that I'm a fake person in charge, and among the remaining thirty people, there should be a Three Flowers Heavenly Immortal hidden. Who it is, I don't know, after all, I've been confined for over three thousand years."

"By the way, this time I'm here to talk with you; it should be his idea. As for why, I can't speculate either."

"But it seems to be all about the resources of Beauty Valley and maybe about Xiao Hong, my niece, herself."

Xiao Hong frowned. Apart from the undeveloped Beauty Shells, there were only a few Spiritual Ores with any value. Could there be something she had overlooked?

As for herself, she could understand. The Xiao family now was eager to build connections with the Black Sea Demon to maintain the Xiao family's prestige.

"Is that all you know?" Mo Yu felt they got too little from him; this guy was really useless.

"You can't expect a guy who hasn't been out in over three thousand years to have many news channels." Xiao Zizai said indifferently.

Watching Xiao Zizai gorge himself, Mo Yu took a deep breath, "Let's go out first and make the Black Crow Elder keep an eye on the Xiao family members. As for him, let him stay at the City Lord Mansion. With the great array, we can suppress him in time."

Though they spoke of suppressing him right in front of him, Xiao Zizai paid no mind, as if nothing compared to the food before him.

.......

On the other side, at Beauty Valley,

The immortals of the Xiao family had already occupied the place that originally belonged to Xiao Hong.

Looking at the residence, now stripped even of its protective array and looking incredibly shabby, Xiao Zihe took a deep breath, "Such deep-seated resentment, but the family has supported you for so many years. Thinking of breaking away by yourself won't be that easy."

"Someone come here."

"Third Elder." A Heavenly Immortal from the Xiao family quickly entered the courtyard.

"Oh, it's Xiao Wen. Arrange for our people to find some loose cultivators and spread some rumors in Star Moon City."

"In terms of content, try to lean towards the Black Sea Demon side and test what the true relationship is between this Five Elements Sect disciple and Xiao Hong?"

"If it's ordinary, upon hearing the name of the Black Sea Demon, they should know what to do?" Xiao Zihe said blandly.

"Yes, Third Elder, but what about Elder Xiao Zizai?" Xiao Wen said with some concern.

Xiao Zizai is the Xiao family's notorious rebel, and it's unclear why the Third Elder would send Xiao Zizai to Star Moon City to negotiate. Aren't they afraid he'll defect?

"No need to worry about that. Xiao Zizai, after all, is still part of the Xiao family. Even if he's unwilling to act, he won't interfere with us," Xiao Zihe waved his hand.

Letting Xiao Zizai out this time was actually the family's idea. Keeping a Three Flowers Heavenly Immortal locked up within the family is a waste; it's better to let him try to help the family.

Even if he isn't willing, just letting him go out alone can save some resources to cultivate the next generation.

"Yes."

As the most outstanding disciple of this Xiao generation, Xiao Wen naturally looks down on those loose cultivators who roam like wild dogs.

After mobilizing family resources to gather the most famous loose cultivators near Star Moon City and Beauty Valley, Xiao Wen, with a face full of pride, said, "I come from the Xiao family."

The loose cultivators below exchanged glances; who didn't know you were from the Xiao family? If you weren't, who would come here!

The anticipated exclamations and applause did not occur, and Xiao Wen felt somewhat dissatisfied, darkly complaining, "Can't even recognize a golden opportunity, no wonder you're struggling like this!"

After clearing his throat twice, Xiao Wen began to discuss the main issue: "This time, having you over, you probably know what the matter is, right?"

A bare-chested loose cultivator with a slender Spiritual Snake across his chest stood up immediately and said, "It's about spreading rumors between Beauty Valley Master Xiao Hong and the Black Sea Demon, right?"

"That's right."

"But I have a question. The Black Sea Demon isn't here, so spreading rumors about him is one thing, given the barrier of the Golden Desert. But isn't Xiao Hong part of your Xiao family?"

"You don't have to worry about that. As long as you don't tarnish the Xiao family, fill in the details as you wish," Xiao Wen waved his hand grandly. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"Heh, the Xiao family may not pursue it, but what about Star Moon City? I heard the relationship between Star Moon City's City Lord and Master Xiao isn't bad," another loose cultivator cloaked in black said sinisterly.

"Just a mere Heavenly Immortal City Lord, you shouldn't be afraid, right." Although Xiao Wen looked down on these loose cultivators, he knew about their fearlessness towards death.

"Just a mere Heavenly Immortal City Lord? Young Master Xiao, do you even realize what you're saying? Among us here, there are barely one or two with Heavenly Immortal cultivation," the man in black laughed lightly.

At this point, an old man at the forefront of the loose cultivators stroked his white beard and shook his head, saying, "Indeed, that City Lord of Star Moon City is not someone you want to offend. The Heavenly Immortal Spiritual Beast of that city alone could take our lives. Not worth it, not worth it."

Xiao Wen's face darkened; these damn loose cultivators were nothing but vultures.

"I'll double the reward!"

"This..."

The old man still had an indecisive look on his face.

"Triple it. If you can do it, do it. If you can't, I might as well spend a little more time searching elsewhere," Xiao Wen said coldly.

"Hahaha, you should've said so sooner," another Heavenly Immortal loose cultivator laughed and agreed immediately.

To get a loose cultivator to work, you have to pay them first.

Watching the treasures in his Storage Ring diminish bit by bit, Xiao Wen's heart bled!

"Damn Xiao Hong, I hope you'll surrender quietly!"

The triple reward has far exceeded the initial funds given by Xiao Zihe; the remaining portion had to come out of his own pocket, emptying most of Xiao Wen's savings.

"For the Deep Sea Baptism from the Black Sea Demon, this little sacrifice is worth it, worth it."

After forcibly reassuring himself, Xiao Wen looked at these loose cultivators with a much kinder expression; these were his helpers indeed!

After leaving Beauty Valley, these loose cultivators immediately dispersed, leaving only two Heavenly Immortal loose cultivators and the two who spoke earlier.

"Master, should we take on this task?" the cloaked loose cultivator asked the Whitebeard Heavenly Immortal.

"Hell no, I haven't lived enough yet! Tiger, are you going to spread rumors for the Xiao family?" Whitebeard Heavenly Immortal moved his lips dismissively.

The burly man sneered, taking his disciples with him, leaving behind a comment.

"Only a fool would do it!"