Watching the crowd scatter in a frenzy, Bald Bird nodded in satisfaction. With his bare wings folded behind his back, he looked every inch the peerless master. He cast a meaningful glance at Old Yellow Tooth beside him, narrowed his eyes, and lectured:
"Who would've thought that, not long after arriving, this old man would already become so formidable that people flee at the mere sound of my name? Old Yellow Tooth, see that? The moment they saw this old man, they turned around and ran. That is the prestige a true powerhouse ought to possess."
Old Yellow Tooth nodded thoughtfully, stroking his chin as realization dawned on him. "So that's how it is. This old man has that kind of influence in Shu Mountain too. No wonder those disciples and hall masters always take a detour whenever they see me. It seems it truly is a kind of prestige."
"Not bad, not bad. You have some potential. In the future, this old man may consider taking you to the Upper Realm." Bald Bird nodded approvingly.
"Is that true?" Old Yellow Tooth immediately looked delighted.
"Of course. On the condition that you share the heavenly treasures you've secretly stashed away with this old man. You get three, I get seven—no, no, you get two, I get eight!"
"This..." Upon hearing that, Old Yellow Tooth immediately drew back his hands. Hesitation appeared on his face. "You wouldn't trick this old man, would you? This is this old man's nest egg for the coffin."
"Damn it, do I look like some swindler? Take a look at where this old man comes from. Do you really think I care about your little trinkets? This old man is only taking a symbolic portion. Otherwise, if I took you away for nothing, wouldn't that leave