The Master of Beasts-Chapter 590 - 152_2

"Oh, right, I also brought back some spiritual beasts, take care of a few of them."

Releasing the Black Widow, Earth King Snake, Sandstorm Scorpion King, and Sand Ape King, Chen Jiuge pointed at the Sand Ape King and said, "Zhan Ge, the Sand Ape King is yours, it's time for the Northern Guards to expand a bit."

"The Sandstorm Scorpion King will be entrusted to Mo Yu, your strength is still a bit lacking."

Due to managing the city, Mo Yu's cultivation progress was a bit behind.

"I'll take the Earth King Snake and Black Widow back to the Jade Flood Dragon Secret Realm, but I'll leave behind communication methods, if there's any trouble, you can contact them directly."

"Also, take me to see Xiao Zizai, he seems quite interesting."

.....

"Life is just a glass of wine, feelings deep, bottoms up!"

"Hahaha, another glass, another glass."

"No more, no more!"

Standing outside the small courtyard, Chen Jiuge suspiciously turned his head and said, "Do you two feel like one of the figures inside seems familiar?"

Zhan Ge scratched his head, hesitating, "Dabai?"

"No need to doubt, it's him!" Mo Yu said with slightly gritted teeth.

Ever since Xiao Zizai stayed in the City Lord Mansion, Mo Yu served him with good food and wine every day, yet somehow Dabai got wind of it and came over the first night Xiao Zizai moved in.

In just a few days, he managed to become drinking buddies with this Three Flowers Heavenly Immortal, mooching off food and drink every day!

"Clang"

Xiao Zizai was somewhat startled, while Dabai had a guilty look.

"City Lord of Xingyue City, Chen Jiuge?" Although it was phrased as a question, Xiao Zizai's tone was very certain.

"Xiao Zizai?" Chen Jiuge cupped his hands in greeting.

Xiao Zizai dared not act presumptuous, quickly returning the courtesy, the peerless beauty standing behind Chen Jiuge gave Xiao Zizai a very unsettling feeling.

"It seems the family underestimated the strength of Xingyue City, getting out of this won't be easy."

Regarding the rumors in the city, Xiao Zizai had also heard, and inwardly sneered repeatedly. The person behind the scenes foolishly tried to use the fame of Black Sea Demon to make Chen Jiuge retreat, what a blunder!

Ignoring whether the Black Sea Demon would be willing to offend the Five Elements Sect for Xiao Hong, merely using Black Sea Demon's name might give that old demon an excuse to extort a batch of resources from the family!

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Jiuge left, and also deftly took away Dabai, who was pretending to be innocent; the little creature didn't appear very honest.

"How's it been in the city recently?"

"It's been okay, aside from the initial impact of the war between the Five Elements Sect and Thunder God Temple, everything's been as usual, but recently rumors have caused some unease among the loose cultivators." Mo Yu explained.

"Hmm, let Zhan Ge handle it, what can be said, what mustn't be said, they need to understand." Chen Jiuge said casually.

After all, being a distinguished disciple of the Five Elements Sect and a person of stature, not just anyone has the right to spread baseless rumors outside.

"By the way, where's Xiao Hong?" Chen Jiuge suddenly remembered the person involved.

"Xiao Hong's in seclusion, it seems there's a sign of a breakthrough in some divine skill." Mo Yu said somewhat helplessly, this person in charge really has a big heart!

"Alright then, you handle the city's affairs, I'll head back to Star Moon Pond for now, I'll send some new spiritual beasts over these days, remember to receive them."

"And if anyone from the Xiao family causes trouble, just take action, isn't Black Crow Elder here? Tell him if he can hold back Xiao family's Three Flowers Heavenly Immortal, I'll give his granddaughter a rare spiritual beast with immense potential."

Mo Yu chuckled lightly, relaxed, "Then Hei Mu will have to go all out, he's very fond of his granddaughter."

"Hmm, if you have the time, also look into Master White Tiger, I suspect there might be someone of his in the city."

Regarding Master White Tiger, Chen Jiuge didn't think that guy would give up on resolving his porcelainization techniques, due to the war, the next opening of the secret realm is very near.

"Alright."

......

Star Moon Pond

The robust Star Spirit Horses merrily frolicking on the grass.

Some small spiritual beasts were sneaking in the corners gnawing on spirit grass.

The hundred assassins of the Shadow Stabbing Clan have completely transformed into staff at the breeding grounds, expertly mowing the grass!

"Sir!" Ci Yao looked at the returning Chen Jiuge with delight.

"Oh, it's Ci Yao! Long time no see. Looks like your cultivation has improved quite a bit!" Chen Jiuge said with a cheerful smile.

Ci Yao said shyly, "It's all thanks to your care."

As part of the maintenance staff for Star Moon Pond, the Ci Ying Clan naturally had some benefits, mainly being able to consume large amounts of Spiritual Beasts from the pond, which made their cultivation progress extremely fast.

Originally at only the True Immortal twentieth Layer, Ci Yao was now on the verge of reaching Little Heavenly Immortal cultivation, surpassing Bing Yue and the Stone King who were struggling outside.

"Has my residence been cleaned?"

After over a decade of absence, Chen Jiuge was quite worried that his place would be covered in dust. Although it would only take a bit of magic, there needed to be a sense of ceremony about it.

"Well, sir, how about you go and take a look yourself?" Ci Yao hesitated somewhat.

Chen Jiuge's old residence wasn't unoccupied anymore.

"Oh, someone's there?" Chen Jiuge was slightly surprised and began to speculate—it could only be those little troublemakers!

"Yikes!"

As he opened the door, Chen Jiuge thought he would be greeted by a warm scene of the little ones gathered worriedly. However, reality often differs slightly from your imagination.

Round-headed Dabai was hanging from the beam, bound as tightly as a big white pig.

A little girl with a delicate and cute appearance stood with a long whip in hand, hands on her hips, scolding Dabai.

The fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy crouched timidly at the side, holding a wine cup, shivering.

"Did I come at the wrong time?" Chen Jiuge asked, a little surprised.

"Master!"

The three shouted in unison, though Yue Meng and Silver King were overjoyed, while Dabai looked as if he had seen his savior.

Hugging Yue Meng, who leaped into his arms, and giving a pat to Silver King, who awkwardly wrung his hands at the side, Chen Jiuge looked at Dabai and said curiously, "Weren't you at the City Lord Mansion just now?"

Earlier at the City Lord Mansion, Chen Jiuge had seen Dabai, but this guy seemed a bit guilty and slipped away without even greeting him. Although he was only a moment late, Dabai ended up hanging here—it was really something amusing!

Dabai's slightly bruised face put on a fawning smile, "Master, how about letting me down first?"

"No way!"

Yue Meng hopped down from Chen Jiuge's embrace, brandishing the long whip fiercely on the ground, producing a crisp snap.

"Master, let me tell you, this guy is always up to mischief. Last night, he even dug up the Immortal Brew from the courtyard and gave it to someone from the Xiao Family. Such a backstabber needs a good lesson!"

"The Immortal Brew in the courtyard?" Chen Jiuge was momentarily stunned, then with a face full of disdain, he said, "Go ahead, beat him to death for all I care!"

Even Mo Yu had mentioned that Dabai was well-served with fine food and wine every day, yet he still dug up his own wine—a rare collection of brews Chen Jiuge barely indulges in, only sipping bit by bit.

"No, Master!"

Ignoring Dabai's despairing wails, Chen Jiuge quickly headed to the backyard to check how much Immortal Brew was left!

Soon, a heartbroken shout echoed from the backyard, "Dabai, you're finished!"

...

Night

Star Moon Pond welcomed its first grand gathering.

At the head sat Chen Jiuge, and to the right were the cultivators, such as the You Family with You Xue, Black Crow Elder and his granddaughter, the Northern Guards under Zhan Ge, Jiang Xueyao and Zhu Ying from the Zi Jing Blossom of Commerce, followers brought by Xiao Hong, and other cultivators who had sought alliance with him.

The left side was filled with Spiritual Beasts.

The exquisitely cute Yue Meng, the bruised Dabai, the elegant and composed Mo Yu with her strong-woman vibe, and the bold Zhan Ge.

Also present were the serious and straight-faced Black Eye, the slightly restless Yue Li, the expressionless Yang Huan, the seemingly shady Silver King, the frail-looking Ao Yi, and the lovingly gazing Ao Li. Both Master Tianpeng and Bali drooled together.

These were the Spiritual Beasts found so far; Li Kui, Tian Que, Chen Ziteng, and others like Ming Yujing, Bai Ya, were still missing despite having contracts.

There were even more non-contracted ones missing—Black Eye's wife, children, and clan members, Zhan Ge's wife and children, Li Fire Monkey Shan, the Soldier Insect General Xiao Qiang, as well as numerous Spiritual Beasts from the past Grotto Heaven.

"I wonder how they're all doing now?"

Feeling a slight wistfulness, Chen Jiuge quickly refocused. It was a time for joy, not for dampening spirits.

"Cheers!"