The Master of Beasts-Chapter 589 - 152

"Have you heard? The Master Xiao from Beauty Valley is supposedly the pre-marital concubine of the Black Sea Demon!"

"What, you mean the Black Sea Demon with Daluo Cultivation?"

"Who else? I really didn't see that coming!"

"That's not right, I've heard Master Xiao has quite a unique relationship with the City Lord of Star Moon City!"

"Now, this is going to be interesting. I wonder if the Black Sea Demon will offend the Five Elements Sect and come to snatch people away."

"You've got it backward. It should be a question of whether the Five Elements Sect will turn against the Black Sea Demon for just one disciple."

At the busiest tea stall in Star Moon City, such gossip was spreading everywhere today.

In just three days, rumors about Xiao Hong being the pre-marital concubine of the Black Sea Demon and the City Lord of Star Moon City seizing her from Daluo's hands had spread throughout the streets and alleys.

Star Moon City Criminal Department

You Xue looked at the two Loose Cultivators forcefully subdued and kneeling before her, feeling a headache coming on. "Is it because of rumors again?"

"Yes, I don't know what's gotten into these people," the Star Moon Guard on the right said helplessly.

"We haven't lost our mind; it's true, you know." The kneeling Loose Cultivator chuckled.

"I think you're asking for trouble. Better let us go and make fewer enemies," remarked the other Loose Cultivator arrogantly.

"Huff huff"

A massive shadow covered the Loose Cultivator, black smoke puffing from the Hellhound's nostrils, its blood-red eyes sending chills down one's spine.

"You... you... what are you trying to do?"

Black Eye snorted, sparks fell on the Loose Cultivator, instantly melting him into powder, terrifying the other Loose Cultivator into wetting themselves.

"Trash like you dare to spread rumors about the master? You deserve to die!"

You Xue covered her forehead in dismay. This Hellhound named Black Eye had privately killed several disrespectful Loose Cultivators lately.

After Black Eye left, You Xue turned to the Loose Cultivator on the ground and said quietly, "Fifteen days in confinement. Remember, don't speak recklessly in prison!"

The Loose Cultivator, scared out of his wits, nodded repeatedly, too afraid to speak.

The Xiao Family never said that spreading rumors could lead to death. Truly, people from big clans have black hearts. This money is hard to handle!

...

Outside Star Moon City

Zhan Ge got off the Flying Boat, looking at the city gate within reach, and hesitated, "Are we really going back just like this?"

Zhe Ghost consoled him, "Sir, we're delivering important news, not losing face."

"Alright then."

With much persuasion, Zhe Ghost managed to convince Zhan Ge.

Just two steps forward, Zhan Ge stopped suddenly and looked fiercely at the Loose Cultivator who just passed by, "What did you just say?"

"Huh?"

The Loose Cultivator looked at Zhan Ge in confusion, trembling under the pressure from a Heavenly Immortal.

"What did you just say?" Zhan Ge repeated.

"Senior, nothing much, just some news from the city. The gossip is that the City Lord of Star Moon City stole the pre-marital concubine of the Black Sea Demon, and everyone says the City Lord is doomed, the Black Sea Demon will never let him go." The terrified Loose Cultivator spilled everything he knew.

"Boom"

The splayed ape palm, like a gigantic hand covering the sky, crushed the Loose Cultivators to a pulp.

Zhan Ge coldly snorted, anger on his face, "You, trash, dare to talk about the Master? Black Sea Demon, humph."

"Men, quickly enter the city."

The momentary interruption by the Loose Cultivators prompted Zhan Ge to hastily lead the Northern Guards into the city.

As Zhan Ge left, Chen Jiuge arrived shortly after.

Looking at the distinct bloodstains on the ground, Chen Jiuge frowned slightly. "Zhan Ge's aura? Could Star Moon City really be in such chaos?"

This place is only a few miles from the city walls, and yet there are Loose Cultivators causing trouble here. This had not happened before!

With Zhan Ge's outrage erupting upon entering the city, the Loose Cultivators were out of luck.

Because Black Eye was mostly stationed at the Criminal Department and rarely roamed outside, the Loose Cultivators felt safe spreading rumors. But Zhan Ge was different.

With his fiery temper, he captured all Loose Cultivators, crushing anyone who dared to resist without mercy.

There were even some Loose Cultivators who tried to rally resistance, but unfortunately for them, Zhan Ge was accompanied by the elite Northern Guards. The Loose Cultivators didn't have a single Heavenly Immortal among them, let alone any means of escape.

Fortunately, during Zhan Ge's chaos, Mo Yu noticed and specifically brought him back to the City Lord Mansion first.

Without yet figuring out how to explain the situation, Mo Yu sighed with relief upon seeing the sudden arrival of a figure.

"What's the situation in the city? The Loose Cultivators seem quite restless," Chen Jiuge said with a slight frown.

"Master....."

"Alright, let me explain." Mo Yu stopped Zhan Ge from speaking and informed about the arrival of people from the Xiao Family, the presence of Xiao Zizai, and the strange rumors in the city.

Stroking his chin, Chen Jiuge remarked with some surprise, "Interesting, they even know to use public opinion."

"Master, what should we do?" Mo Yu inquired.

"Ignore it. Not to mention whether the Black Sea Demon would bother coming after me for Xiao Hong, in the Golden Desert, a Daluo cannot enter. Even if he wants trouble, he'd have to get past my Ancestor first."

Chen Jiuge didn't take the Black Sea Demon seriously. The Xiao Family's plan was too crude. It might work on ordinary disciples of the Five Elements Sect but fell short with Chen Jiuge.

After all, he was the favorite of his master, his ancestor, and his Grandmaster. His Grandmaster even secretly took his Spiritual Beast once; there's no way they wouldn't help him!