As for taking this giant toad into his Divine Kingdom as he had Scorpion Lady, that clearly would not be so easy.
The giant toad had an inherited foundation and knew more than Scorpion Lady. Judging by how highly he regarded his own bloodline, he plainly would not agree.
And if Chen Cheng forced him into the Divine Kingdom, refining him quickly into a fighting force would be nowhere near as easy as it had been with Scorpion Lady.
For now, it was better to string him along as a toad who worked for him. At least the creature would do his best for the sake of his own interests.
"You little toad have quite a lot on your mind. You're even hoping that when one man attains the Dao, his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven with him."
With his thoughts exposed by Chen Cheng, the Swallowing-Moon Toad did not so much as blush or miss a breath.
"Immortal, please let this little frog stay by your side. I would gladly serve as an attendant boy."
As he spoke, the Swallowing-Moon Toad shrank rapidly. Once he was as small as he could get, he draped the Snow Toad Garment over himself and stood up. He really did look like a little toad attendant.
The sight reminded Chen Cheng of the Kappa from the legends of an island nation in his previous life. Wasn't it just like the Swallowing-Moon Toad now—a giant toad standing upright?
"In that case, I'll bestow a nickname on you. From now on, you'll be called Kappa."
Anyone hearing "Kappa" would know it was hardly a compliment. After all, the Kappa of legend was both ugly and sleazy.
But the Swallowing-Moon Toad did not see it that way. To him, the name suited his new