Calling You Old Dog to Bring Us Closer

"Damn it! How dare they lock me up in a place like this! When their sect leader arrives, I'll make him give me an explanation!"

Long Aoshi stood in the pigsty, furious.

The others, however, obediently squatted to the side.

One of them advised, "Young Master, you should try to adapt. Being away from home is different from being in the Heaven-Praying Hall, especially since we are now under someone else's control."

"Hmph! Locking me up in a place like this is a slap in the face to the Heaven-Praying Hall! Couldn't they have chosen a different spirit beast garden? Why this stinky place?"

Upon hearing this...

The others couldn't help but chuckle.

Good heavens!

You're still not out of the animal kingdom.

If we're not a little bolder, then we'll be too reserved.

At this moment.

Outside the pigsty.

Lu Ping and the others walked over, pinching their noses, and said helplessly, "Senior Sister Ling locking them up here is satisfying, but it's made things difficult for us. The sect leader told us to wash them clean before sending them over for interrogation. Junior brothers, let's get started!"

Not long after.

The group was brought before Chen Ning.

The first one that catches the eye is Long Aoshi.

She looks like someone who's been spoiled and pampered.

However, his face was swollen at this time.

Chen Ning immediately guessed that Ling Xiaoxiao was the one who did it.

But the other party is no ordinary person.

It turned out to be the Heaven-Praying Hall in Lan Province.

Like the Dragon-Seeking Sect, it belongs to a super power.

Its history is very ancient.

Lan Province has numerous lakes and rivers.

There are also many myths, legends, and corresponding folk customs.

Therefore, the Heaven-Praying Hall came into being.

Originally used for divination and predicting celestial phenomena, it later became a cultivation practice.

And it rose to become a super sect.

From then on, they became the most powerful force in Lan Province.

Upon seeing Chen Ning, Long Aoshi snorted and said, "So you're the leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect?"

"I am the future master of the Heaven-Praying Hall. If you still want to maintain good relations with the Heaven-Praying Hall, you should know what to do, right?"

Chen Ning shook his head. "I didn't hit her hard enough... Xiaoxiao, show us your talent!"

Ling Xiaoxiao understood immediately.

He immediately stepped forward.

The people behind Long Aoshi tried to stop him, but they were all too intimidated by the terrifying aura of the assassin to move.

He could only watch helplessly as the woman kicked the young master in the face again.

"You! You! You! You dare to hit me?"

Long Aoshi was shocked.

The leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect didn't give them any face at all.

This was something he hadn't expected.

"Sect Leader Chen, please forgive my offense."

Long Aoshi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Chen Ning nodded. Although this person was a spoiled brat, he had one good point: he was quick to admit defeat.

This actually made Chen Ning feel a little regretful.

It would be even better if they were a little more arrogant.

This would leave no reason for action.

"Speak, why would the young master of the Heaven-Praying Hall infiltrate the territory of my Dragon-Seeking Sect?" Chen Ning's expression changed, and he suddenly asked.

"Sect Leader Chen, we truly entered by mistake, we had no other intentions."

Behind Long Aoshi, a slightly older young man stepped forward and answered.

"Since you don't want to talk, then lock them up for now. Someone, take a few of you back to the pigsty to rest."

At this time.

Su Ling'er walked over from a distance.

He came to Chen Ning's side and whispered a few words in his ear.

Chen Ning couldn't help but laugh, "You came very quickly."

The little girl brought news that the Grand Elder had informed the Poison Venerable, the Deputy Hall Master of the Heaven-Praying Hall, that he had arrived.

They must have learned of the young master's arrest immediately.

They've come to ransom the person.

We'll have to extort a good sum from them.

"Come on, Ling'er, let's go slaughter a big, fat sheep."

Verdant Peak.

Reception hall.

The Poison Venerable sat proudly in his seat, and his disciple Aofeng was equally at ease.

If someone else were to come to the Dragon-Seeking Sect...

They were all extremely cautious and nervous.

But the two of them were very casual.

This is the confidence that comes with status and position.

They came from the Heaven-Praying Hall.

That's their source of confidence.

Even the previous generation's Dragon-Seeking Sect leader, who was so exceptionally talented, did not dare to be too arrogant when dealing with their Heaven-Praying Hall.

Moreover, the opponent they were about to face was merely a young sect leader.

Soon.

Outside the reception hall.

Several figures entered.

The leader was Chen Ning, followed by the Grand Elder Cang Yue, and then the little girl Su Ling'er.

Chen Ning took the first seat.

Throughout the entire ceremony, the Poison Venerable never stood up to pay his respects.

Logically speaking

He was merely a deputy hall master.

Similar to the Grand Elder.

One should bow to the leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect.

However, he remained unmoved.

Clearly, he still held Chen Ning in high regard as the sect leader.

Even the disciple Aofeng didn't make a move.

Utterly bland.

Quite rude.

Chen Ning observed all of this.

Then, with a smile, he said, "Old dog, the Heaven-Praying Hall has never had any dealings with my Dragon-Seeking Sect. What brings you here today?"

Upon hearing the term "old dog," the Poison Venerable's expression changed.

This young sect leader is incredibly arrogant.

"Sect Leader Chen, when I am out in the world, everyone respectfully calls me the Poison Venerable, but you call me Old Dog. Is this how the Dragon-Seeking Sect treats its guests?" The Poison Venerable sneered.

"Don't misunderstand, old dog. This is a local dialect from my hometown, a term of endearment. I just wanted to get closer to you."

Chen Ning laughed and said, "It's mainly because you haven't moved an inch since I entered. I thought you were dead here, but I suppose it's because you're being reserved. So I thought I'd call you by a more intimate term to ease the awkward atmosphere."

Upon hearing this Poison Venerable...

It's not just hair.

His face even turned a bit green.

This young sect leader actually had some skill; he noticed my disdain for him.

So they deliberately humiliated him.

This kid is tough to deal with...

Not wanting to dwell on this issue any longer, the Poison Venerable spoke up, "I appreciate Sect Leader Chen's kindness, but Sect Leader Chen should know why I've come."

"Of course I know. We're here to visit and learn. The Dragon-Seeking Sect has developed rapidly over the past thousand years, which has made some outdated super sects restless. Those sects that are stuck in their ways are already slowly dying. So we've come to learn advanced ideas. By the way, Old Dog, I wasn't talking about you, don't take it to heart!"

Chen Ning realized he had spoken out of turn.

He looked at the Poison Venerable with some apology.

The Poison Venerable had never felt so frustrated.

But Sect Leader Chen's mouth is truly venomous.

If they continue arguing, he definitely won't stand a chance.

He dared not beat around the bush any longer; if he didn't tell the truth, the other party would probably curse his ancestors for eighteen generations.

The little girl was trying to suppress her laughter.

Sure enough, the sect leader has never lost a verbal battle.

This green-haired old man is no match for the sect leader at all.

Cang Yue couldn't help but chuckle, but compared to her master's sharp tongue...

She was even more surprised that her master did not give in at all.

They seem completely unconcerned about falling out with the Heaven-Praying Hall.

Chen Ning wasn't really worried.

Our future rivals will be from Central Province!

If even a Heaven-Praying Hall can ride on one's neck.

Where would they find the right to step onto the stage of Central Province and challenge the true overlord?