Zhan Xiaofei suddenly felt ice-cold all over. He had thought there was no urine left, yet sheer terror squeezed out another stream, soaking his crotch. With difficulty, he said, "Who... is Old Xiang?"
A cheerful laugh came from next door. "Brother Zhan, money's been terribly tight this year. I can't even afford to eat anymore. Life is hard, the financial crisis is killing me, and I'm starving..."
Zhan Xiaofei's face twisted. "My treat!"
"I'll feed your whole family for a year!"
"Thanks! Brother Zhan, you're generous indeed. A year from now, I'll delete that recording I just made. I won't keep any backups, and I'll even wipe the copy uploaded to the cloud."
"...Fuck your sister..."
On the very day Zuo Xiaoduo and Li Chenglong arrived in Fenghai City as scheduled.
Zuo Xiaonian and Mu Yanyan were also nearing the Upper Capital.
As her master, Mu Yanyan was naturally making this trip to escort her disciple to report to the Nine Heavens Pavilion.
"Another three hundred li ahead, and we'll reach the Upper Capital's territory. Once we're here, there are hardly any large forests or wilderness areas nearby that can still harbor Star Beasts. After all, this is the largest human population center on the continent."
Mu Yanyan breathed a sigh of relief. "Nian'er, the Nine Heavens Pavilion is the true cradle of the Flame Martial Empire's core fighting forces. You could even call it their headquarters. Once you're there, you must work hard!"
"The Nine Heavens Pavilion has always been a place where combat prowess speaks and strength reigns supreme. Your talent may surpass others', but you must still be careful!"
"I understand, Master. Master, once I go to the Nine Heavens Pavilion, where will you go? Back to the Kunlun Mountain Sect?" Zuo Xiaonian asked.
"I've only