Chapter 150: If You Want to Die, Don't Drag Me With You
"Subjugation?" Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the gathered magical beasts fell into silence.
They were all seasoned veterans, having lived for centuries. Naturally, they understood what Xiao Yan meant by "subjugation." But as beasts who had grown accustomed to their freedom in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the idea of becoming someone's subordinates felt akin to being reduced to guard dogs.
Seeing their hesitant expressions, Xiao Yan smirked faintly.
"I know many of you are reluctant to submit or unwilling to become my subordinates. That's not a problem, though I don't need you right now," he said calmly.
Hearing this, the magical beasts collectively exhaled in relief. If the human boy had tried to coerce them, there was little they could do, given the overwhelming power of the two Half Saints behind him.
Reluctantly, they could have accepted such a fate, but it seemed it wouldn't come to that just yet.
"But," Xiao Yan continued, his tone firm, "within three years, my forces will grow to a level that will shake the entire Northwest Continent. When that time comes, if you are willing, you may still join me."
The magical beasts exchanged wary glances. No one dared to speak. What did the strength of this human's forces have to do with them? Moreover, what could possibly change in three short years? Many of them spent longer than that hibernating.
"You," Xiao Yan said, his eyes settling on the Beast Sovereign, "these small fries don't matter, but a Five Star Dou Zun like you might still be of value to me. Think about it."
The surrounding seven tier magical beasts couldn't help but feel embarrassed. It was clear now that this human youth didn't bother forcing them to submit simply because he didn't think they were worth it.
The Beast Sovereign's expression shifted unpredictably before he finally sighed. "May I have some time to consider?"
"Of course," Xiao Yan replied indifferently. After all, the establishment of the Yan Alliance still required time, so there was no need to rush these matters.
Just as Xiao Yan turned to leave, a familiar elderly voice called out.
"Young Master, I am willing to join you."
Xiao Yan looked back at the small, silver faced old man before him.
"Good! 'Among the reeds, the clever ones survive.' You've made a wise choice," Xiao Yan said, clearly pleased. Looking at the Deep Spirit Silver Toad, he added, "As the first magical beast to submit to me, I'll ensure you reach the eighth tier as quickly as possible."
The surrounding magical beasts couldn't help but display envious expressions.
"Thank you, Young Master!" The silver faced elder's joy was palpable.
For an aging beast like him, throwing in his lot with such a powerful young master seemed like the perfect way to ensure a peaceful twilight. But he hadn't expected the youth's generosity to extend to aiding his evolution. This surpassed even the Beast Sovereign's capabilities.
"Tomorrow, make your way to the imperial capital of the Jia Ma Empire," Xiao Yan instructed. "Find someone named Xiao Li he will arrange your duties."
Xiao Yan then turned his gaze toward the six glowing Seven Colored Reverse Scales in his hand.
"I must go find the Demon Saint's Inheritance," he said before casting a cold glance at the Beast Sovereign. "This old hawk is now under my protection. If anyone dares to harm him, I will kill them."
With that, Xiao Yan ignored the complicated mix of awe, fear, and envy on the magical beasts' faces and flew off, guided by the Reverse Scales.
Once Xiao Yan had gone, the Beast Sovereign sighed heavily.
"Beast Sovereign, what should we do now?" one of his confidants asked cautiously.
"What can we do?" The Beast Sovereign shook his head bitterly, suppressing the rage and humiliation boiling within him.
"Endure it. That human youth isn't someone we can provoke. If he returns to recruit you in the future, consider accepting the offer."
The confidants were stunned by his words. When had the proud Beast Sovereign ever been this accommodating?
But only the Beast Sovereign truly understood the situation. Unlike his subordinates, who had never ventured beyond the Northwest Continent, he knew just how terrifying the Xiao Clan truly was.
"A Dou Huang with two Half Saints as bodyguards? What kind of clan operates on that level? If anything happens to that boy, the entire Magical Beast Mountain Range might be razed to the ground!"
Meanwhile, Golden Lion, a seven tier magical beast with ancient bloodline ties to the Nine Headed Golden Lion, was in a foul mood.
Not only had his painstakingly acquired Demon Saint Reverse Scale been confiscated by the Beast Sovereign, but it was later stolen by that human boy. To make matters worse, his rival, the Deep Spirit Silver Toad, had been personally rewarded by Xiao Yan and promised assistance in reaching the eighth tier.
As Golden Lion sulked his way back to his lair, he noticed a large, winged purple lion waiting outside.
"Little Purple, what brings you here?" he asked, frowning.
Upon seeing him, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King immediately prostrated itself on the ground.
"Big Brother, you must help me!"
Golden Lion's frown deepened. "What happened?"
"A human boy bullied me! He not only beat me up but also stole everything I had he even took the Companion Amethyst Source meant for my cub!"
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's eyes were filled with grievance.
"A human boy?" Golden Lion's expression darkened as a killing intent surfaced in his eyes.
Having just suffered humiliation from a human himself, the news that one of his subordinates had also been victimized by a human only fueled his anger.
"What did this human look like?"
"Black hair, black eyes, dressed in black... uh..." The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King struggled to describe the human with its limited vocabulary.
"Like this?" Golden Lion asked, gesturing to a nearby pond, where he conjured a reflection of a black clad youth.
"Yes! That's him!" the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King exclaimed, excitement and anger bubbling to the surface.
Before it could say more, a resounding slap landed on its face, leaving its other cheek swollen.
"You idiot! If you want to die, don't drag me into it!"
(Chapter End)
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