Zhao De did not get angry at his attitude. Instead, he beckoned Yang Ling forward.
"My disciple, let me introduce you. This is your Uncle Qiguan Shande."
"The Qiguan Family is a great, established clan in the Abyssal Land."
"Take that damned Great Dream Dynasty, for instance. Long before it existed, the Qiguan Family was already renowned."
Yang Ling was somewhat shaken, and his understanding of the Abyssal Beast Cavern deepened another degree.
This place was probably more than just a haunt for exotic beasts!
The Qiguan Family had actually existed longer than the Great Dream Dynasty?
"This junior greets Uncle Shande."
Yang Ling cupped his hands in greeting.
Qiguan Shande smiled weakly.
"No need for formalities. Your master flatters our Qiguan Family.
"In the Abyssal Land, how could the Qiguan Family count as a great, established clan?"
"Old friend, that's not right. Who doesn't know that even the Emperor Lord here has to show your Qiguan Family some respect?"
Zhao De said solemnly, "I won't beat around the bush. Let me get straight to the point.
"I came today to borrow some kindling fuel."
Qiguan Shande froze briefly, then hurriedly waved his hands.
"Kindling fuel? Where would I get anything like that? Even if I had any, I'd either have consumed it myself or saved it for the disciples under me."
The young martial artists nearby exchanged glances, then looked at Yang Ling with unfriendly expressions.
They did not dare show Zhao De any displeasure, but this fellow, who looked about their age, actually dared to compete for their martial arts training provisions. How hateful!
Zhao De glanced at the young people present.
"Ninth Rank, Eighth Rank, Seventh Rank, Sixth Rank, Fifth Rank. Hmm, not one has condensed martial way kindling.
"These youngsters have no need to consume kindling