Ling Xiao looked at the two "pigs" walking over and felt disgusted for no reason.
This guy was too outrageous. He already looked like a pig, but he didn't expect the spirit beast to have a pig as well. He was thoroughly impressed like the surging river.
Ling Xiao ignored the fatty and entered the restaurant with the Demon Sovereign.
The fatty was really thick-skinned. He kept the spotted pig and ran towards Ling Xiao with clumsy steps.
"I say, brother, don't walk so fast. Wait for me!" The fatty panted as he caught up to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao looked at him gasping for breath, and couldn't help but admire him in his heart.
He had only run two steps and he was already so tired. How could he be a martial artist in the middle stage of Mystic Realm? I really don't know how he reached this realm.
"What's the matter?" Ling Xiao asked indifferently.
Although this fatty looked harmless, he had to be careful when he was outside. Otherwise, he wouldn't even know what was going on if he was cheated by others.
"I see that you're a talented man, distinguished, handsome, and Dignified …" The fatty said a series of flattering words to Ling Xiao. His words were very smooth as if he had already written them in his mind.
Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel smug from his words. He thought to himself, "This fatty really has a discerning eye!"
At this moment, a martial artist came down from the restaurant and said to the fatty, "Fatty Wei, you're bluffing a newcomer again!"
Hearing this, Ling Xiao felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. He felt extremely uncomfortable.
"Go to hell with you, Eighth Hu. This young master is speaking from the bottom of my heart. There's not a single word of falsehood," the fatty said thickly.
When he turned his head, he realized that Ling Xiao and the Demon Sovereign had already walked up to the second floor.
"Hey, brother, listen to me. I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart!" Fatty exclaimed at Ling Xiao.
When Ling Xiao heard this, he almost fell down the stairs. He couldn't help but curse, "F * ck you, you damn fatty. If you dare to say another word, this young master will hack you alive."
"Damn, you're really sincere. Do you think you're a peerless beauty? You're really a piece of glass," cursed Ling Xiao inside.
Everyone in the restaurant laughed.
Someone laughed and said, "Fatty Wei, you're too talented. You scared this young master away."
Another person beside him laughed and said, "Isn't that right, Fatty Wei, you've been using this trick for too long. It's time to change it up."
Another person said, "This Fatty Wei is not only thick-skinned, but his skin is also very thick. He's really not a normal person!"
…
Fatty said disdainfully, "I won't lower myself to your level."
After saying that, he walked up to the second floor.
Then, he saw that Ling Xiao and the Demon Sovereign were sitting by the window. He actually had the face to walk over and say, "Brother, why are you rejecting me a thousand miles away? This young master is sincere and wants to be friends with you."
"Tell him to scram!" Ling Xiao frowned and said to the Demon Sovereign.
"Hey … Brother … Don't … Don't be like this!" Fatty waved his hand and said.
The Demon Emperor snorted indifferently and reached out with one hand. A black illusory palm flung Fatty out of the window.
Then, he heard Fatty's exclamation, "Aiyo, my mother, I'm going to die!"
Ling Xiao shook his head and murmured, "My ears are finally at peace!"
Ling Xiao ordered two jugs of wine, five kilograms of spirit beast meat, and a few other side dishes, and began to drink with the Demon Sovereign.
Although Ling Xiao was very wary of the Demon Sovereign, it didn't stop him from respecting his subordinates.
Just as the two of them were halfway through their drinks, a familiar figure appeared in front of them.
"It's a small world. Brother Ling, it's been a long time!"
An elegant and handsome young man with a white paper fan in his hand walked towards Ling Xiao with a gentle smile on his face.
When Ling Xiao saw who it was, he immediately stood up and said in surprise, "Brother Xuan Yao … Why are you here!"
The person who had come was actually Xuan Yao, who he had met twice before.
Previously, Xuan Yao had participated in the selection of the Priestess's husband in Gu Zhai City. Later on, when Ling Xiao returned to the Purple Heaven Sect from Gu Zhai City, he met him by chance in Burning Earth City. The two of them had a feeling of being close to each other, as if they had been old friends for many years.
Unfortunately, he was disturbed by the people of the Lao Clan that day.
After parting ways with Xuan Yao that day, he hadn't seen him for more than half a year.
Xuan Yao closed his white paper fan and said with a smile, "I've been waiting here for Brother Ling for many days. The heavens do not disappoint those who are willing, and we've met today. Come, come … Let's drink to our heart's content first."
Xuan Yao didn't stand on ceremony with Ling Xiao, and directly sat down opposite Ling Xiao.
However, when he saw the Demon Emperor, the corner of his eyes twitched, and an imperceptible light flashed across his face.
The Demon Emperor also felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at Xuan Yao. He couldn't tell what exactly was going on, but he was also on guard against Xuan Yao in his heart.
Ling Xiao ordered another two pots of wine and asked Xuan Yao, "Brother Xuan Yao knew that I was coming here?"
After drinking a cup of wine, Xuan Yao said with an unfathomable expression, "As a vassal, of course I have to return to my hometown to pay my respects to my ancestors!"
Ling Xiao's expression changed slightly. He could already hear the meaning behind Xuan Yao's words.
'Could it be that he already knew about Yun' er's physique and knew that I would definitely go south to search for the Heaven Gu Divine Art? 'Ling Xiao wondered in his heart.
Xuan Yao raised his cup and said, "Brother Ling, there's no need to worry. I'm not disgusted. It's just that I have some unorthodox methods that allowed me to find out that Brother Ling is going south, so I'm here to lend Brother Ling a hand."
Ling Xiao and Xuan Yao clinked glasses, and after a sip, he said, "Brother Xuan Yao, can you help me?"
Xuan Yao also took a sip of wine and looked at the Demon Emperor, but he didn't reply to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao could only give the Demon Emperor a look, and the Demon Emperor tactfully retreated.
"Brother Xuan Yao, you can speak now," Ling Xiao said indifferently.
He faintly grew wary of Xuan Yao. The other party seemed to already know of his movements, but he knew nothing about him. He only felt that he had a good impression of Xuan Yao, but this was only a friendship between friends. It didn't mean that Xuan Yao was completely trustworthy.
After all, there were quite a few people who knew how to disguise themselves and deceive others into trusting them.
Xuan Yao said seriously, "I have some history with the High Priestess, so the priestess should be my cousin!"
"What?!" Ling Xiao was startled by Xuan Yao's words, and his hands trembled, almost dropping his wine cup.
"Brother Ling, do you still have that fan of mine?
There used to be a painting of the priestess. If I wasn't her cousin, do you think she would have let me paint for her? "Xuan Yao said seriously.
Ling Xiao was already half convinced by Xuan Yao's words.
He hadn't spent much time with the priestess, but he could completely understand that the priestess was definitely a cold and elegant woman that no one could get close to.
And the fact that Xuan Yao was able to copy the priestess's painting meant that the priestess had allowed Xuan Yao to paint her of her own free will. Otherwise, with Xuan Yao's strength, he naturally wouldn't have been able to force the priestess to do so.
Thinking of this, Ling Xiao was even more convinced.
"Then does Brother Xuan Yao know about my trip south this time?" Ling Xiao asked tentatively.
Xuan Yao said lightly, "Heaven Gu Body, Heaven Gu Divine Technique!"
This time, Ling Xiao completely understood!
"Then should I call you cousin Xuan Yao?" Ling Xiao said faintly.
"Of course!" Xuan Yao slightly raised his head and replied proudly.
"Don't even think about it," Ling Xiao said impatiently, and then asked, "Brother Xuan Yao, do you know the whereabouts of the Heaven Gu Divine Technique?"
Xuan Yao shook his head, his face somewhat solemn.
Ling Xiao said disappointedly, "Then how will you help me find the Heaven Gu Divine Technique?"
"That will depend on your luck, and I will only play a supporting role from the side," Xuan Yao replied.
"The High Priest spent more than ten years and still couldn't find it. I don't have much confidence in myself," Ling Xiao sighed.
"In the boundless world, fate follows fate. Some people may spend their entire lives searching for something that they can't achieve, but others can obtain it in an instant. This is the difference between those who have no fate and those who are fated," Xuan Yao said in a mysterious tone.
Ling Xiao was at a loss as he listened. He ate a piece of meat and gulped down a mouthful of wine, saying, "Brother Xuan Yao, do you think I look like a fated person?"
"If you are fated, then you will naturally be fated. If you are not fated, then you naturally can't force it. Fate comes and goes, and everything goes according to fate," Xuan Yao said mysteriously.
Ling Xiao was a little defeated by Xuan Yao at this time. The hidden meaning in his words made him dizzy.
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. Since we have met today, let's drink to our heart's content," Ling Xiao said straightforwardly as he raised his cup.
After three rounds of wine, Xuan Yao changed the topic, asking, "Who is that old servant beside you?"
Ling Xiao didn't understand. "Brother Xuan Yao, what do you mean?"
Ling Xiao didn't think that Xuan Yao knew Zhao Shiren, and it was even more impossible for him to sense the Demon Emperor's existence.
Xuan Yao opened his white paper fan and gently waved it. "His killing intent is very strong, and the world is dangerous. I just want to remind you not to trust others so easily."
Ling Xiao's opinion of Xuan Yao rose a notch. He hadn't expected that Xuan Yao would be able to sense the Demon Emperor's killing intent.
"Brother Xuan Yao, don't worry. He's loyal to me, and he wouldn't dare do anything to me," Ling Xiao replied.
"That's good." Xuan Yao didn't continue pestering him. He then said, "Let's go to the Dong family's auction tomorrow."
"The Dong family's auction?" Ling Xiao asked in a daze.
"That's right. Nantian City is the Dong family's territory, and they're very powerful. They hold an auction once a month, but every time, there'll be a lot of good things. Even Earth Sovereigns will fight for some of them," Xuan Yao replied with a nod.
Ling Xiao recalled the group of people hurrying through the city gates calling out "Miss Dong." They must be from the Dong family. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to be so unscrupulous.
Ling Xiao nodded. "Since the auction is so powerful, of course we can't miss this opportunity."
Afterwards, Ling Xiao asked Xuan Yao about the situation in Nantian City, and he paid more attention to why people could casually ride spirit beasts in and out of the city.
After listening to Xuan Yao's explanation, Ling Xiao finally learned that this measure was specially approved by the Dong family.
This was because many cities in the central region allowed martial artists to ride spirit beasts into the city. However, after entering the city, they had to take good care of their spirit beasts and avoid any major conflicts. Otherwise, they would definitely be obliterated.
Ling Xiao finally understood, and he thought to himself, "So this is how cities in the Central Region are managed as well."
After drinking, Ling Xiao and Xuan Yao went to an inn near the Dong family's auction and stayed the night so that they could participate in the auction the next day.