Two hours before the Wardance began, Exalting Sanctum
"As I just mentioned, my profession is a physician. However, my medical skills require the aid of medicinal cuisine to be effective."
With his back to Modu and the other Bu Li people disguised as Foxian Borisin, Jiaoqiu spoke without changing his expression.
"The cauldron is so versatile that it can be used to cook all kinds of medicines into dishes for patients to eat. No matter what kind of medicinal herbs or ingredients they are, they can be transformed into delicacies in an instant by simply soaking them in the broth and simmering them."
"Delicious food... isn't that just one flavor overpowering another?" Modu said.
"What you said isn't wrong... Let me test you. If a child is a picky eater and refuses to eat green peppers, what methods would you use to get the child to eat them?"
Modu clicked his tongue impatiently, "Stuff this kid's mouth with green peppers and boil him."
"Hahaha... Brother Borisin is joking. I've heard that the Borisin have lost many of their taste buds during their self-transformation process, making them unable to taste complex flavors; only the saltiness of flesh and blood can arouse their appetite."
"It's a pity I don't have any green peppers on hand, otherwise I really wanted to stuff your mouth shut and boil you in a pot."
"Just kidding, don't rush me~" Jiaoqiu squinted and continued, "It's very simple, just chop the green peppers, put them into the minced meat, and make meatballs."
"The flavor of the meat overpowered the taste of the green peppers, and even picky eaters could eat the green peppers now."
Modu's eyes sharpened. "Do you think this hotpot will cook your tongue? I know what kind of delusions are going on in your head. You're trying to stall for time and wait for reinforcements."
"You said [ Jingliu returned to Luofu ], and she did indeed return... Unfortunately, I also discovered more information; she committed a serious crime and was sent to another Xianzhou."
"And that white-robed priest, ha~"
Modu scoffed. Apart from the piercing wound from that attack, Lord Hoolay was currently unharmed. On the other hand, the other party was probably still hiding somewhere recuperating.
"You think you can delay our departure by using a little cleverness to incite Lord Hoolay's desire for revenge?"
"Don't mistake Borisin for barbarians who know nothing about the Xianzhou. I know perfectly well the Jade Abacus you carry, and the mechanical bird flying overhead... all the methods the Xianzhou native use to track us."
Jiaoqiu remained silent.
"The greater the hope in your heart, the more intense the pain of death will be. When I tear open your throat, I want to see if your expression will still be as calm as it was just now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hoolay's burly figure slowly emerged from the shadows, his expression sinister.
"Pathetic Foxian, for thousands of years we allowed you to live, we gave you civilization. But for the freedom promised by the Xianzhou native, you ultimately chose betrayal."
"But it's alright, as long as you can smell your master's scent, you'll always obediently return to our side... no matter how far you run away."
Seeing this, Jiaoqiu could only try to sow discord between Hoolay and Modu: " Hoolay, have you ever thought about why it took these guys seven hundred years to finally think of coming to rescue you?"
"The days Borisin was so arrogant are long gone. Before giving you hope of returning home, did they tell you these sad truths, Lord Hoolay?"
He deliberately emphasized the last four words, the meaning of which was self-evident.
"Now they've been crushed into a pile of loose sand by Yaoqing's [ Merlin's Claw ]... by a Foxian, and are hiding in a corner of the Milky Way, trembling with fear."
"Like a drowning, wounded beast desperately reaching out to grasp at any imaginary straw for salvation—that is, you."
" Yaoqing's general... a Foxian? Very interesting." Hoolay turned his head. " Modu, is everything he said true?"
"... He wasn't lying. She was a war slave who escaped from the hunting party, cannon fodder, a thief! She stole our strength and, relying on her understanding of the Borisin, used every despicable means in the war—"
"She defeated you. Modu, injustice is an excuse for the dead and the losers."
Hoolay's tone was low, then he changed the subject. "Since the hunting pack is now fragmented, who told you I was still alive, and who sent you here?"
"In our despair, it was the prophet of the Lord of Longevity, Mangun, who guided us. Through her guidance, we gradually saw hope."
Hoolay murmured, "The Prophet [ Mangun ]... what does she want to do?"
"The prophet prophesied: The Borisin have been divided for too long; only your return can unite all the hunting packs and restore their former glory! Only then did we learn that you are still alive... It must be the manifestation of the Lord of Longevity!"
"The prophet told us that Yaoqing's Foxian general will take advantage of the Luofu Wardance to abduct you. This is the perfect opportunity for us to infiltrate this place and free you from prison—"
"Everything is just as she said! And we did it!"
Modu said excitedly, but Hoolay's lips twitched almost imperceptibly for a moment.
"You've all been deceived by that so-called prophet; she just sent you here to die."
"Once news of the Prison of Deep Seclusion spreads, the Cloud Knights will blockade all ports. You think you've escaped from prison, but you're merely trapped in the cage of [ Luofu ]."
Modu's eyes were fierce; this despicable beast had been trying to divide them, it was truly hateful!
" Hoolay, kill him! Kill this treacherous, despicable beast! I assure you, the supporting Starskiff will arrive soon!"
"Right now, the entire Luofu is focused on that foolish Wardance, which presents the perfect opportunity for us to Luofu. Once you return to your loyal territory, your revenge against the Xianzhou will be just around the corner."
"An opportunity?" Hoolay sneered. "To return to a crippled and weak hunting pack, to be manipulated by a laughable false prophet, to become a banner she waves and shouts at?"
"Her plan is full of flaws. The only paths she's prepared for you are [escape] and [death]."
"Listen carefully, a wolf will never allow itself to become prey. From now on, you must obey my commands."
Hoolay looked at Jiaoqiu, "Since you say that the Cloud Knights will blockade the port, I will let you go to the port yourself to see if the Cloud Knights is as you think."
"Grown ups--!"
Modu wanted to say something more, but Hoolay interrupted him with a single sentence, " Modu, when have you ever heard of an alpha wolf obeying the cubs' commands?"
"I've never heard of that... I... I didn't give you any orders, and I will absolutely obey your instructions." Modu lowered his head, his tone extremely respectful.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't you want to escape, Jiaoqiu?"
Hoolay said in advance, "You will come back. Because you Foxian always obediently return to your master's side... no matter how far you run away."
Therefore, Jiaoqiu had no choice but to accept Hoolay's suggestion and wander around the dock area.
There are spies from Hoolay everywhere here; seeking help from Cloud Knights is definitely risky.
Jiaoqiu hadn't expected that Hoolay would actually let him move freely. Right now, they were able to hide in the bustling city, but it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.
What are Hoolay's plans for daring to let me leave?
Just as Jiaoqiu was pondering this, he bumped into a man in black who was drinking milk tea and strolling around the area.
"It seems this gentleman needs some help?"
Ye Yan completely ignored the stares of the ' Foxian ' not far away; he was simply taking Saileni for a walk.
After all, just lounging around in the bubble tea shop isn't a long-term solution (especially for Saileni ), so the priest should get out and about more often to stretch his legs.