This was the territory of the Qilin Divine Beast, a dreamlike paradise.
Three elders who seemed to be over a hundred years old were sitting together and drinking tea.
These three were the three Great Elders of the Qilin Clan, and they were the Great Elders Huo Gan, Huo Kun, and Huo Sha.
These three were the pillars of the Qilin Clan, and they were all old monsters that had existed for over ten thousand years.
Their strength could only be described as unfathomable.
"Second Brother, I don't understand why you allowed Lin 'er to follow that weak human." Huo Sha looked at Huo Kun in confusion.
Huo Kun stroked his beard and smiled. "It's the right time and fate!"
"Second Brother, you're acting mysterious again. Aren't you making me anxious to death?" Huo Sha's attitude was completely different from when he had received Ling Xiao, and he no longer had the slightest bit of calmness.
"Third Brother, don't be anxious. It's not like you don't know Second Brother's personality. He likes to imitate the human race and be genteel." Huo Gan smiled.
Huo Kun shook his head. "Now that the human race has taken over the world, even if our Nine Great God Clans were to reappear, we wouldn't be able to change this fact. That is, unless our Nine Great God Clans were to cooperate. However, that is almost impossible, so we can only go with the flow. Although Lin 'er has the hope of unifying our clan, the various branch clans have definitely made preparations over the past tens of thousands of years. Who can be sure that Lin' er will be able to rise above them?"
Huo Gan said, "Second Brother is right. The Metal and Earth Branches have always protected each other, and they are also the strongest. It will be extremely difficult for Lin 'er to obtain their approval. As for the Water and Wood Branches, they have always maintained a neutral position. But now that the Nine Great God Clans are about to reappear, they will definitely want to become our clan's leaders. It's impossible to restrain them according to the agreement from back then."
"That's true, but what does this have to do with that human?" Huo Sha still didn't understand.
Huo Kun revealed a solemn expression. "I have a premonition that that human brat might become a supreme Godking in the future."
"What … How is this possible?!" Huo Gan and Huo Sha were shocked.
"As you all know, my premonitions have always been accurate. A few years ago, that human brat was so weak, but now he has already grown so much. Furthermore, he has two Heavenly Jewels on him, and Lin 'er has followed him wholeheartedly. That is more than enough to prove that this little brat's future is limitless. Lin' er will definitely be the right choice to follow him to train. Furthermore, whether or not Lin 'er can unify our tribe will depend on that human. Furthermore, the fate of our tribe will be closely tied to him," Huo Kun continued.
Huo Gan and Huo Sha revealed expressions of disbelief.
They all knew that Huo Kun possessed Tenbin's divine ability, Premonition, so they trusted his words.
It was just that they found it hard to accept this fact.
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In the desolate mountain range, Ling Xiao brought the prodigal and the Earth Flame Tiger to harvest spirit herbs in the territories of various high-level spirit beasts.
Ling Xiao had been grinning from ear to ear for the past few days.
Ling Xiao's heart was blooming with joy as he looked at the stalks of precious spiritual herbs in his hands.
With these spirit herbs, he wouldn't have to worry about refining any pills in the future.
If he encountered a spirit herb that he didn't have on hand, he could go to the second level of the alchemy cauldron to exchange for it, which was much more convenient.
Not only that, but Ling Xiao also planted some immature high-level spirit herbs into the alchemy cauldron.
Although he couldn't use them now, he would be able to use them in the future when they matured.
It had to be known that the second level of the alchemy cauldron had level-six soil, which could accelerate the growth of the spirit herbs.
In the blink of an eye, the one-month deadline was almost up.
"Alright, we're already outside. Flaming Tiger, you can go back," the prodigal said to the Earth Flame Tiger.
The Earth Flame Tiger bowed and said, "Your Highness, the Elder has ordered me to follow you. Please take back your order."
"There's no need. This King is with Boss, so no one can threaten us," the prodigal said bluntly.
"This …" The Earth Flame Tiger didn't know how to respond.
Although the Elder had given the order, he didn't dare to disobey the Prince's words. For a moment, he didn't know what to do.
"Zizai, Brother Tiger has good intentions. If you chase him back, you'll be making things difficult for him. Why don't you just let him follow you?" Ling Xiao advised from the side.
How could Ling Xiao let such a strong helper go back?
In the future, when they reached the central region, there would be many experts there. If he didn't have any protection, it would be difficult!
"Boss, it won't be fun if he follows us," the prodigal said.
The Earth Flame Tiger looked at Ling Xiao for help. He couldn't go back!
Ling Xiao said again, "Don't worry about this, I have a plan that satisfies both sides. However, Brother Tiger has to listen to my instructions."
"Boss, just call him Flaming Tiger. He doesn't have the right to call us brothers," the prodigal said.
"Yes, yes, Boss, just call me Flaming Tiger. As long as I can follow the Prince, I'll listen to everything you say," the Earth Flame Tiger nodded.
Thus, Ling Xiao told him about the plan that satisfied both sides.
That was to let the Earth Flame Tiger listen to his orders and store it in the medicine cauldron. If the prodigal encountered any danger, he could summon it to protect the Prince.
This way, the Earth Flame Tiger wouldn't have to return and could be considered a Prince that would follow him at all times. Ling Xiao would have another great helper. This was a perfect plan for both sides for Ling Xiao.
The prodigal listened to Ling Xiao the most, so he naturally didn't have any objections. Anyway, he didn't want the Earth Flame Tiger to follow him.
The Earth Flame Tiger hesitated for a while but still agreed.
He only thought of protecting the Prince in the future. Then, his status in the clan would rise, so he definitely couldn't give up on this escort mission.
After discussing everything, as a low-tier eighth-level spirit beast, he could only listen to Ling Xiao's orders and enter the medicine cauldron to cultivate.
At this time, the prodigal thought of the Golden Wolf King and said, "Oh right, Boss, where's my little brother? Let it come out, I have something to give it to eat."
"Your little brother?
You mean Xiao Jin? "Ling Xiao asked.
"Of course, that kid's strength is too weak. I feel embarrassed to say that he's my little brother. I've already prepared good things from the clan for him," the prodigal said.
Ling Xiao smiled faintly and summoned the Golden Wolf King.
The Golden Wolf King was already a mid-tier fifth-level spirit beast, but compared to the Blue Water Dragon and the prodigal, it was still much weaker.
When the Golden Wolf King saw the prodigal, it immediately lay on the ground and bowed to him, its mouth continuously howling.
"Eh, your strength increased so quickly, and you even activated the Bloodline Tenbin!" the prodigal said in surprise.
"It's following Boss, of course it won't be treated badly," Ling Xiao said from the side.
"That's true, Boss. Help it keep these gold and wind element essence. Let it eat more and quickly level up!" The prodigal had over a hundred fifth-level and sixth-level gold and wind element beast cores floating in front of him.
Ling Xiao was worried about the lack of wind-element beast cores. Now that the prodigal had taken out so many, it would be enough for the Golden Wolf King to advance to the peak of the sixth-level.
"Xiao Jin, hurry up and thank Zizi!" Ling Xiao said as he patted the Golden Wolf King's head.
The Golden Wolf King walked in front of the prodigal and lightly licked his heel, looking very intimate.
At this moment, the prodigal patted the Golden Wolf King's head and said, "If I had known, I would have gotten a Shapeshifting Grass from the clan for you. Forget it, it's better for you to cultivate faster in your original form."
After another two days, Ling Xiao brought the prodigal back to the abyss in the mountain range.
This was the meeting place that Ling Xiao and the others had agreed to meet.
There were still three days left until the one-month deadline.
At night, Ling Xiao walked to a side alone, then glanced in a direction and said faintly, "The old man has followed me all the way, it's time to come out."
Just as he finished speaking, a small tree that could move quietly appeared not far from him.
A green shadow materialized. Wasn't this Lu Weng who had escaped earlier?
"I say, old man, why are you still following me?" Ling Xiao looked at Lu Weng unhappily.
He really hadn't expected that this old fellow would escape by himself just as he was about to die. This was really disappointing.
Lu Weng chuckled as he stroked his beard. "Little friend, don't be angry. Aren't you safe and sound right now?"
"Hmph, this young master's life is a little better, or else I would have long become food in the stomach of a snake." Ling Xiao snorted coldly. He then said, "You can go, I don't need a friend like you who has no sense of loyalty. Back then, I took you in, and you also helped me quite a bit. Now, we're even."
Lu Weng anxiously said, "Don't … don't, little friend. This time, it's this old man's fault. This old man hasn't recovered yet, and I'll be in danger at any moment!"
"Whether you're in danger or not has nothing to do with me," Ling Xiao bluntly said.
"Ai, I originally thought that if little friend was willing to forgive me, this old man would give you two drops of Ten-Thousand Year Tree Sap and two Ten-Thousand Year Tree Fruits. But since little friend isn't willing to forgive me, then I can only keep them for myself. Little friend, take care of yourself." Lu Weng heavily sighed and then turned to leave.
Ling Xiao disdainfully thought to himself, "You want to tempt this young master? My willpower is firm, so how could I change my mind for such a trifling thing?"
Unfortunately, as he watched Lu Weng gradually disappear into the darkness, Ling Xiao grew even more anxious.
"Well, the sky is already dark, and it really isn't a good time to hurry. This young master respects the old and loves the young, so I'll let you stay behind," Ling Xiao said.
Lu Weng didn't turn his head and continued to slowly walk forward. However, there was a pleased smile on his face as he thought to himself, "This isn't the first time I've met you!"
Ling Xiao hadn't expected that Lu Weng wouldn't stop, and he became even more anxious. He definitely couldn't let the Ten-Thousand Year Tree Sap and Ten-Thousand Year Tree Fruit slip away from his hands.
A spirit grass appeared in Ling Xiao's hand and he waved it around. "What a pity for this Pseudo Withered Grass!"
"Pseudo Withered Grass!"
Lu Weng instantly stopped, and his ears perked up. He turned around to look at Ling Xiao, and sure enough, he saw that Ling Xiao had a Pseudo Withered Grass in his hand.
Whoosh!
Lu Weng teleported back to Ling Xiao's side and revealed a fawning smile. "Since little friend is pitying this old man, then I'll stay behind."
"Don't. If you want to leave, then leave. This place isn't a shelter." Ling Xiao put away the Pseudo Withered Grass and refused with his hands clasped behind his back.
He thought to himself, "Stinky old man, you dare to play with this young master? You're still too young."
"Little friend, you can't be so heartless. I'm already so old, so you have to respect your elders!"
"I told you to stay just now, but you were the one who didn't want to!"
"It's this old man's fault. Little friend, if you have any dissatisfaction, just say it. This old man will listen to you."