Su Tian more or less understood how Hai Bodong felt at that moment.
He gently patted Hai Bodong on the shoulder again without saying anything more, then nodded to Qing Mu. With a flicker of movement, he instantly landed atop the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor's enormous head.
"Uh, you..."
Su Tian's sudden action left the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor, who had always been accustomed to living freely and without restraint, rather uncomfortable.
He was just about to speak when a heavy, oppressive aura suddenly erupted from Su Tian. The Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor felt the space around him abruptly freeze, as though a suffocating sensation were quietly spreading.
"Boss, where are we going?"
The Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor swallowed hard and immediately adopted a fawning tone without another word.
His attitude changed so quickly that even Hai Bodong and Qing Mu could not help casting him sidelong glances.
"This fellow doesn't have a shred of dignity as a powerful expert."
Watching the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor's ingratiating behavior, Hai Bodong frowned slightly, curled his lip, and mocked him under his breath.
The Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor pretended not to hear Hai Bodong's sneer, keeping his attention on Su Tian.
Just then, Su Tian suddenly spoke.
"Elder Hai, I'm not very familiar with the route to the imperial capital. Sorry for the trouble, but I'll need you to lead the way."
As soon as those words fell, Hai Bodong saw the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor cast him an amused look. His aged face flushed, and he gave a dry cough.
Still, Su Tian had a point. Of everyone present, Hai Bodong was probably the one most familiar with the route.
At that thought, Hai Bodong could not find a reason to refuse.
Besides, Su Tian had just promised to help restore