Half an incense stick later, he still hadn't recalled exactly who the other party was. He clicked his tongue and said indifferently, "Whatever. Go notify it and tell it to get over here and see me. While you're at it, return the Natal Treasure Yōumíng forged from the reverse scales to its owner."
After giving his answer, it curled its eight enormous spider legs together, preparing to sink back into slumber.
But after receiving the order, Thunderclap Demon Ancestor didn't hurry to leave. Instead, it wore a troubled expression, pretending it had something to say but wasn't sure whether it should.
Seeing this, Spider Demon Ancestor's face showed a trace of displeasure. "What is it, Thunderclap? Have your wings grown stiff lately? You don't even listen to This Ancestor anymore?"
At that, Thunderclap Demon Ancestor feigned alarm, its body trembling uncontrollably. "Ancestor, you've misunderstood."
"It's not that I don't want to follow your orders. I just can't summon that lion anymore."
"It seems to have taken a bribe from Lady White Bone and joined her ranks. When I speak to it now, my words are about as useful as a fart."
"That lion can't even be bothered to pay me any mind."
"Is that so?"
As it watched Thunderclap Demon Ancestor complain endlessly before it, an amused smile appeared on Spider Demon Ancestor's face.
After a long pause, it spoke in a cold, hoarse voice devoid of emotion. "Thunderclap, from what you're saying, one of the demon ancestors under me stole another demon ancestor's Natal Treasure, then took the thing and went to join that strumpet."
"Seems that little lion thinks rather little of This Ancestor!"
At that, Thunderclap Demon Ancestor was wild with joy inside, though not a trace of it showed on its face.
It had followed this