CSMCDB - Chapter 104
Chapter 104
Wen Yuncheng thought she wouldn't be able to sleep, but after lying stiffly for a while, she relaxed and slowly drifted off.
The little fox was right. The Empire's Protectors came to negotiate with the sovereigns, and she would be able to leave here soon. This time, two Protectors had come—Mo Dingtian and Di Feng. Protector Chu Han was holding down the fort in the Imperial Capital and didn't come. The two Protectors first discussed the matter of "Fu" with the seven sovereigns. The sovereigns didn't say what Fu had come seeking, and Mo Dingtian and Di Feng didn't press them. They just promised benefits and reminded them of their agreement with the Empire, which served as a warning. These sovereigns were all old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years. They had their own ways of doing things, but in the end, it was all for profit.
If the Empire was strong, they would cooperate with the Empire. If Fu was strong, they would cooperate with Fu. They lived deep within the Demonic Beast Great Forest and didn't conflict with the Empire. Even the annual autumn Beast Tide was beneficial to both sides. Humans used the low-level, non-sentient demonic beasts that couldn't shapeshift for practice, and in turn, they used the young humans to hone their own demonic beasts.
Wen Yuncheng didn't know how the negotiations between the Protectors and the sovereigns were progressing, but she had more or less learned what kind of demonic beasts the seven sovereigns were.
The current number one sovereign was a Black Abyss Ox, residing in the Blackwater Pool in the deepest part of the forest. It was rather lazy, disliked moving, and wasn't very interested in other matters, so its cultivation was the highest, currently at the 2nd Layer of Star Emperor. It was called the Black Abyss King.
The second-ranked sovereign was a Black Tortoise, living in a cave by the Blackwater Pool. It would occasionally soak in the pool but spent most of its time sleeping. It had lived for over a thousand years. It was already there during the time of the previous sovereigns; those sovereigns had passed away, but it remained. Although the species was called Black Tortoise, Wen Yuncheng didn't know if it was related to the divine beast Xuanwu from her own knowledge. This Black Tortoise King was also a master who disliked conflict and wasn't very interested in cultivation. But because it had lived for so long, it also had a cultivation level of Star Emperor 2nd Layer.
The third-ranked sovereign surprised Wen Yuncheng a little. It was a lynx demonic beast. Because it had a fortunate encounter in its youth, it had always laid low and bided its time. Later, through constant battles, it invaded the territories of other demonic beast kings and fought its way up step by step. This Lynx King was probably the youngest of the seven current sovereigns, only over four hundred years old. Star Emperor 1st Layer.
The fourth sovereign was the Celestial Fox King Wen Yuncheng had met. The Fox King's species was the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. He was now over seven hundred years old, and his little cub... Xiao Shi'er, was now almost a hundred, which shocked Wen Yuncheng greatly. The Celestial Fox King was also at the 1st Layer of Star Emperor and had been stuck at this level for a long time.
The fifth sovereign was the Green Flood Dragon King. It had dragon blood in its veins. The dragon that entered the depths of the forest a few years ago was injured by it, and the Empire later gave it a lot of dragon blood. The Green Flood Dragon King was currently at the 3rd Layer of Star Venerate. It had been unable to break through for a long time and was extremely frustrated, believing its bloodline was the limitation. It desperately wanted to transform into a dragon and be reborn.
The sixth sovereign was the Demonized Dragon Ape, which also had a trace of dragon bloodline. It was also stuck at the 3rd Layer of Star Venerate. Its strength was boundless; moving mountains and filling seas was just a matter of some effort for it.
The seventh sovereign... was the "uncle" the little fox mentioned, from the Rainbow Phoenix Chicken clan. Although the little fox called them chickens, they could also be considered birds. They could fly, they just didn't particularly like to. The Rainbow Phoenix Chicken clan had seven-colored tail feathers, and the feathers on their bodies were also extremely magnificent. They were the undisputed standard for good looks. The Rainbow Phoenix King's cultivation was only at the 2nd Layer of Star Venerate, but their clan had a huge population, with a vast difference between the sentient and non-sentient members.
The hierarchy among demonic beasts was extremely cruel. They didn't care about the life or death of those demonic beasts that couldn't gain sentience. They would even slaughter and eat those ordinary demonic beasts to satisfy their appetites. This was one of the reasons they were indifferent to humans using the ordinary demonic beasts in the outer and middle rings for training during the autumn Beast Tide.
Of course, there were also demonic beasts that had fought their way up from the outer and middle rings, survived, cultivated, and achieved shapeshifting forms. Some of them felt they should protect all demonic beasts, but this idea was ultimately never implemented. It wasn't as if no demonic beasts thought they should attack human towns. After all, in ancient times, the entire continent was the domain of demonic beasts, and humans only appeared gradually later. According to records, humanity's initial breeding ground was just a small patch on the northeastern coast of the continent. Their current territory was all won through battle.
Although the demonic beasts had the ambition to rule the continent again, humanity developed extremely rapidly. The Empire officially had three Protectors, all Star Emperor-level experts. The various sects also had their own powerful figures in seclusion, ready to act. If an all-out war were to break out, it would likely result in mutual destruction. The demonic beasts later stopped thinking about it and just made an agreement with the Empire for mutual non-interference, with occasional trade.
Over there, the two Protectors finished their discussion with the sovereigns about "Fu" and then brought up Wen Yuncheng. "The people from Fu abducted a talent of our Empire, who now seems to be with the Celestial Fox King. I wonder if the Fox King would be so gracious as to return him to the Empire."
The Celestial Fox King was stunned. He thought, that human fell into my daughter's hands, she's probably already in her stomach. What is there to return? My Xiao Shi'er is extremely gluttonous, she's probably eaten even the bones. "This... To be honest, I have already gifted this human to my young daughter. As for returning him... allow me to make some inquiries."
Di Feng frowned. He didn't have a very good temper, and seeing the Fox King's evasion, he felt the fellow didn't want to release the person. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly sensed another aura approaching. The seven sovereigns were also stunned for a moment. The next second, they saw a white-haired old man walking through the air, slowly descending.
Di Feng was a bit confused, not knowing which Star Emperor of the human race this was. Mo Dingtian, however, recognized him after a brief look. "Everyone, this is a senior from our Empire's Flowing Cloud Sect."
"Haha, this old one has taken the liberty of visiting. I hope I haven't disturbed your discussion?" The old man smiled kindly. He didn't have the slightest hint of a Star Emperor's might and looked completely harmless. He didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I have a granddaughter of exceptional talent who has already passed the sect master's trials at a young age... Unfortunately, her good friend was abducted by the scum from Fu. Alas, the girl has grown more and more despondent. I fear if this continues, it will hinder her cultivation. So, this old one has taken the liberty of visiting to request that the Fox King allow me to take that little fellow back and give her an explanation."
The Fox King fell silent. He had thought it was an ordinary human, with slightly better talent at most. He never expected to draw out so many Star Emperors to ask for the person. It wasn't a big deal, and he had no interest in the human. It was just his Xiao Shi'er...
I hope she hasn't taken a bite yet.
Thinking of Xiao Shi'er's silly, drooling expression, the Fox King sighed inwardly. He stood up, bowed, and agreed.
Wen Yuncheng was completely dumbfounded. She had expected to leave safely, but she never imagined it would be under these circumstances.
Seven sovereigns, two Protectors, and an unfamiliar old Star Emperor... ten big-shot-level figures had come to the little fox's wooden hut and were now staring at her as if she were a rare curiosity.
The seven sovereigns of the Demonic Beast Great Forest were simply looking at a curiosity, wondering what was so special about this kid to make the humans value him so much.
The two Protectors, seeing Wen Yuncheng looking so lively, wondered how she managed it. They also glanced at the bewildered little fox and marveled at how powerful the bloodlines of high-level demonic beasts were. They could naturally grow to a certain level during their youth without much effort in cultivation. It was said that the Green Flood Dragon King's cubs were at least Star Lord level right after hatching. As they grew, they would become Star Kings upon reaching maturity, without even facing a bottleneck.
The old man... was seriously sizing up Wen Yuncheng. Lin Jinyu valued this kid so much, and he had also heard from that boy Zhenyun about the past engagement and its cancellation. He guessed that although the two youngsters had feelings for each other, they didn't dare to speak up because of Lin Zhenyun's past foolishness. A young man, almost nineteen, 1st Layer of Star Lord, first place in the Youth Tournament. Although he had a Star Power Mutation, his potential was immense. A good personality and decent character. Although he had some connection with the First Princess of the imperial family, it wasn't a problem. The main thing was that Jinyu liked him.
The head of the Lin family, Lin Jinyu's grandfather, the former Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect. After handing the Flowing Cloud Sect over to Lin Zhenyun, he no longer involved himself in the sect's affairs, living a carefree life like a drifting cloud or a wild crane. If Lin Zhenyun hadn't pleaded with him over this matter, he wouldn't have gotten involved.
"Very good, very good." The old man smiled and patted Wen Yuncheng's shoulder. "The younger generation is truly formidable."
Wen Yuncheng was stunned by the pats and didn't dare to move. She didn't know who this was. The old man had retracted all his oppressive aura, but the majesty of a Star Emperor was still there, and Wen Yuncheng could sense that this person was extraordinary.
"Not bad, not bad. Jinyu has good taste." The old man said Lin Jinyu's name with a smile, and Wen Yuncheng finally understood. The old man glanced at the seven sovereigns. "In that case, I'll be taking this kid back with me now?"
The Fox King nodded. Just as he was about to speak, he heard his Xiao Shi'er say weakly, "My chicken... ninety-nine of them..." The Fox King's brow twitched. He pulled Xiao Shi'er over and said, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Wuwuwu, I still have ninety-nine chickens... even tastier than Rainbow Phoenix Chickens..." The little girl cried while swallowing her saliva, causing the Rainbow Phoenix King's face to darken. However, he still spoke to comfort her:
"Xiao Shi'er, Uncle will bring you some Rainbow Phoenix Chickens tomorrow."
Wen Yuncheng quickly opened the system store. It would be a lie to say her heart didn't ache, and a lie to say she didn't hesitate. But she still gritted her teeth, placed an order for one hundred chickens, chose to have them all wrapped in lotus leaves, and then put them directly into an empty storage ring. She hurriedly bowed and presented the ring with both hands. "This is my promise to you. I never intended to go back on my word." After speaking, Wen Yuncheng looked at the big shots around her, still feeling apprehensive, not knowing how to address them or what to say. "I've troubled all you seniors."
The Fox King saw his cub staring at the ring with wide eyes. The cub wasn't shedding tears, but drool, which was utterly disgraceful. He reached out, took the ring, and stuffed it into his cub's hand. The little cub immediately beamed with joy.
With this matter concluded, the sovereigns didn't keep them. Wen Yuncheng then left with the two Protectors and the old man.
...This trip to the Beast Tide was too surreal. Even after being carried back to the Imperial Capital, Wen Yuncheng was still in a bit of a daze, as if she hadn't fully woken up.
Comments
Post a Comment