Jiang Man was somewhat surprised when he sensed Zhao Tiankuo's emotions.
He had not expected the man to crack so soon.
He had even devised several plans, worried he would not be able to fool him.
Now he no longer needed to worry.
After a brief hesitation, he agreed to the man's request and gave him another chance.
Of course, this time he added a new requirement: Zhao Tiankuo was to establish contact with the Daoji Clan. He said little else, leaving the rest for later. There was no rushing it.
As for how he would establish contact, this was a good opportunity to test Zhao Tiankuo's abilities, or perhaps draw out some traces of the person behind him.
It did not matter if nothing came of it. Those were merely incidental benefits.
The main goal was still to get the Daoji Clan working and obtain the Sealing Technique along the way.
With that settled, Jiang Man began cultivating.
Cultivation took priority now.
The next day.
While Jiang Man was cultivating, he noticed Miss Ji Meng approaching.
The Heavenly Dog immediately ran over, his four paws touching the ground with light, airy steps. His tail wagged like a dog's, but his cries were sharp and cheerful, like a wildcat's. Ji Meng glanced down and casually tossed him a piece of pastry. "Maid Su Yue made this. Try it."
"Delicious! Anything Mistress gives me is delicious." The Heavenly Dog held the pastry in both paws, his expression devout and his eyes unusually bright.
Jiang Man stopped cultivating. He felt that keeping the Heavenly Dog here wasted his talents. He could easily go out begging and bring food back for him.
Besides, he had done quite well with the enrollment expansion. Wasn't the reward supposed to include food deliveries?
Why had he