The two Demon Beasts were brought inside by that Southern Spirit Sect disciple, who promptly sold them to someone else.
"You don't see little snakes this pink very often. Give me a few more Spirit Stones."
"They look pretty good. All right, I'll give you ten more Spirit Stones."
"Deal!"
And just like that, the disciple who had bought the spirit beasts took them back with him.
"We got in without attracting any attention. This is ideal-it'll help us find the Young Master," Eagle Five secretly transmitted to the little snake.
"When the time comes, we'll sneak out. They won't be able to stop us!" Snake Seven nodded emphatically too.
Just then, an inner voice rang out again in the distance.
[Lan Yue: Ah, sure enough, feasting on gossip is still the most fun at a time like this. I'll secretly take just one bite, then get right back to these questions!]
What was that voice?
The two Demon Beasts started in alarm. Could that voice be transmitting to them? Did that mean another big shot from the demon realm had already discovered their whereabouts?
While they were speculating, the inner voice continued.
[Lan Yue: I think I saw a fresh gossip melon pop up beside Elder Fang yesterday. How could I possibly pass up a melon like that? I have to take a good look.]
"It's here, it's here." The disciple who had just bought the two Demon Beasts came over carrying a fruit platter, his eyes bright with a smile.
"Gossip like this has to be savored together, and it's even better with melon seeds! Too bad I finished all mine a couple of days ago." The disciple sounded deeply regretful.
"It's fine. We can eat something else. It's all the same." The female disciple opposite him didn't