Hearing this, the Black Empress Clan, who was being pinned to the ground and ground beneath imperial pressure, shook his head slightly, opened his bloody maw, and began barking.
Ye Fan, An Miaoyi, and the others, who had been resting cross-legged nearby, heard the commotion and hurried over.
When they arrived and saw the Big Black Dog before them, a trace of surprise appeared in their eyes.
"Where did this big black dog come from? He actually managed to get in here! We practically wore ourselves out getting here, yet this fellow is that badass!"
"He looks pretty old. I heard that back where we come from, once a big black dog gets on in years, stewing him makes a very nourishing soup. How about we have him with our drinks tonight?"
Hearing the pair teasing him, the Black Empress Clan's expression changed as he lay on the ground. He quickly turned toward Ye Xingchen and pleaded:
"All right, all right! I believe you, okay? Stop tormenting me! I can hardly take it anymore. It's settled. I'll follow you, I'll follow you!"
A smile appeared on Ye Xingchen's face as he watched the Black Empress Clan give in.
He nodded and waved a hand, immediately withdrawing the Heavenly Emperor Cauldron's pressure. Turning to glance at Ye Fan and An Miaoyi, he teased:
"This is a puppy Great Emperor Wushi took in back then. After living all these years, he must be tens of thousands of years old, right? You want to eat him? He certainly would be nourishing!"
"Back when this fellow followed Great Emperor Wushi, he ate plenty of Immortal Medicine, along with even more immortal-grade treasures. His body is practically full of precious blood. If that's what you have in mind, you can ask him and see whether