"Of course I mean it. It took me plenty of effort just to become an elder on Suxi Island. If that madman from Moji Island weren't my sworn brother, I wouldn't go to all this trouble for someone I only knew casually. Besides, given how close we are, how could I deceive you?" Pig Seven said.
"Even so, I still need something personal from that madman. The Lion-Jiaos are a tribe, and even though I'm the clan leader, I'll need to show my other subordinates something substantial if I'm to persuade them at a crucial moment. Without a personal token from Xiang Kuang, I can't make this decision lightly," Chi Min said after a moment's thought.
"I prepared that a long time ago. Take a look at this." Pig Seven gave a low, amused laugh and raised his palm. A round green orb appeared in it. A faint shadow emerged within the orb, gradually becoming clearer. The aura leaking from it was unmistakably Xiang Kuang's.
"A Mad Demon Soul Pearl? Xiang Kuang really has started cultivating that overbearing demonic technique!" Chi Min exclaimed.
"That fellow is battle-crazed. You can't judge him by ordinary standards. Back when he followed my Brother Lu through all those twists and turns, he never yielded to anyone but Brother Lu. After ascending to the Demon Realm, he switched to demonic cultivation. It's like a dragon entering the sea—who knows how far his cultivation will go? Unless I run into some extraordinary opportunity, I'm afraid I'll never catch up to that lunatic." Pig Seven often talked back to Xiang Kuang when they were face-to-face, but deep down, he had a great deal of respect for him.
"When is Xiang Kuang planning to make his move? I'll place my trusted direct subordinates at key points in the