Some in the universe knew the benefits of signing a contract with the Taotie Clan, but the problem was that no one could afford the cost of raising one. Even a Saint would have to think twice before keeping one, terrified it would eat them into poverty.
One could imagine how the Taotie had become a race that struck terror across the entire universe. Everyone feared one might find them and latch onto them—it was simply more terrifying than staged accidents and extortion.
Fortunately, the Taotie Clan was exceedingly rare, few enough to count on one's fingers. Otherwise, they would likely have become a disaster.
"Damn."
Xia Ping's mouth twitched. He had swindled countless people, yet today, he had actually been tricked by a little girl and forcibly bound by contract. Walk by the river often enough, and sooner or later, your shoes would get wet.
The surrounding Fite Family members were all overjoyed. At last, they had rid themselves of this enormous burden on the Fite Family by pushing her onto someone else. From now on, no Taotie would ever eat the Fite Family into poverty again.
They looked at Xia Ping with immense pity. Though this fellow was a true disciple of the Universe Sect, how could he possibly afford to raise a Taotie? Before long, he would probably be eaten into poverty and become an even poorer pauper than they were.
"Big brother, take me to eat."
Tan Menglu blinked her innocent eyes, indicating that she was hungry.
Xia Ping bared his teeth. She was clearly trying to mooch off him, but he had no choice. Since they had signed a contract, he could not simply abandon her. He could only accept it.
"Wait. Let's settle this first."
He waved a hand and walked up to the