Zhou Mu knew he had overreacted, but there was nothing he could do. After all, this little darling had a father who was practically a devilish doting father.
If it were anyone else, he would have caused some trouble on the high ground. Otherwise, it would really be a test for this veteran cadre. Besides, is this how you test cadres? At the very least, he would have to drive a few times and vent his anger.
But the person in front of me is the apple of the Dragon Clan Chief's eye. Let alone joking about it, I can't even have that thought in my heart, otherwise ten reincarnations probably won't be enough to wash away the Dragon Clan Chief's anger.
He smiled helplessly and said, "Little ancestor, please don't make jokes like that again. I can't take it."
"Hmph."
Jiang Jinyu gave a haughty snort, then ignored Zhou Mu and started grilling meat on her own.
It was the little girl's first time grilling meat, and she had no experience. Several times, the golden oil almost splattered onto her, but each time, at the last moment, the scalding oil shot to the side, and then Zhou Mu was the one who got splattered.
Zhou Mu felt helpless. He knew that Zhang Zhu was secretly retaliating against him, but he couldn't bring himself to say a word of blame. After all, he was the one who almost caused Zhang Zhu's annihilation.
The golden-brown meat was quickly grilled.
It was delicious.
As the aroma wafted far and wide, it caused a stir within the dark forest, clearly indicating that the hidden beasts were beginning to stir.
Just then, a warm breeze gently swept by, and the forest instantly became quiet.
"It's so good to have a powerful protector." Zhou Mu sighed softly.
Faced with the delicious food, Jiang Jinyu's mouth watered. This was her first time grilling meat by herself. Although she didn't participate in collecting materials or making the food, and just held a bamboo skewer and turned it around, she still felt a great sense of accomplishment.
He immediately took a big bite.
They quickly finished eating everything, leaving nothing for Zhou Mu.
After eating and drinking his fill, Jiang Jinyu lazily stood up, stretched, and looked at Zhou Mu, saying, "Call me Dad, and I'll protect you."
"Please don't."
Zhou Mu said subconsciously.
He couldn't hit or scold this little tyrant, and he couldn't even say a harsh word to him. In a few more days, he would definitely drive him crazy.
"Alright, I'm going to digest my food. You sit and rest. There are still a few bones here; you can make do with them." Jiang Jinyu said, and then left.
Zhou Mu stared at the completely clean skeleton, frozen in place.
"I'm not a dog, why would I gnaw on a bone?"
Jiang Jinyu left, and soon the area that had just begun to feel warm began to turn cold and gloomy again. The sense of impending doom in the forest sent chills down his spine.
"Father...Father, I'm here."
At this time, following Jiang Jinyu was undoubtedly the best choice; as the saying goes, a great man can bend and stretch.
The night grew deeper.
Within a deep valley a hundred miles from Tian Shu County, the cries of wild beasts echoed intermittently. With a final, mournful howl, the giant beast collapsed with a deafening crash, and the small white reptiles that had been waiting nearby surged forward like a tide.
As the white tide receded, the colossal beast, as large as a mountain, instantly turned into a skeleton.
Below the cliff, Feng Qitong looked down at the scene, finally nodded in satisfaction, and turned to Zhou Tong standing beside her, saying, "Not bad, in a few more days, these things will be very useful."
When his gaze fell upon the wriggling white worms, a clear look of disgust appeared on his face.
"That's fucking disgusting."
At this moment, Zhou Tong's expression was somewhat unpleasant. After Feng Qitong finished speaking, he raised his head and said, "The Grand Wizard has sent word that tomorrow at noon."
"What?"
Feng Qitong's tone suddenly changed, and her eyes sharpened instantly. She said, "Doesn't that damned thing know that the time isn't right? Those demonic insects haven't fully hatched yet. If it fails in the end, who will be held responsible? Is this a century-long plan to be treated so lightly?"
Even with Feng Qitong's composure, he couldn't control the muscle expressions on his face.
This is clearly a trap. Without a mature demonic insect, it certainly cannot undertake the important task of creating a portal to space and time.
If the mission fails, the so-called great wizard can blame him for everything.
At that time, his position as the young master will likely change hands.
"A conspiracy... no, this is an open conspiracy."
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Feng Qitong's gloomy mind suddenly felt much clearer.
Perhaps, from the moment he set foot on the continent of Kyushu, a conspiracy about him slowly began to take shape.
Thinking of this, Feng Qitong felt a chill run down her spine.
He abruptly turned to look at Zhou Tong, his expression somewhat terrifying. He slowly said, "Tell me the truth, do you know all this?"
Whether the demonic insect has taken shape cannot be sensed from outside the realm. The only one who can come into contact with it is the Great Wizard. For his father, the words of the Great Wizard are like a holy decree, or even more powerful than a holy decree.
If the high priest says it can be done, then it must be done.
Zhou Tong burst into laughter, then took several steps back, a sinister look spreading across his face. A cold smile curved his lips, and a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.
"You're only realizing this now? It's too late."
"Hahahahaha..."
He laughed loudly, his laughter echoing far and wide in the deep valley, carrying a certain imposing air.
After laughing heartily, he looked at Feng Qitong and said, "That's right, I was the one who spread the news that the demonic insects were maturing. It will take place tomorrow. Even if the clan leader sends people to investigate, it will be at least a few days later. With just one day's difference, plus the effect of spiritual power, the subtle difference will not be noticeable."
"So if you hold it the day after tomorrow, it will be against the imperial decree, and the higher-ups will hold you accountable. If you hold it tomorrow, the century-long plan will fail, and the hard work of the entire clan will be ruined. You won't be able to get rid of this responsibility either."
Perhaps it was out of kindness, but after saying all that, Zhou Tong looked at Feng Qitong with a hint of regret, "It's not that I don't want to do this either, but alas, I really have no choice in the matter."
By the end of his speech, his tone was already tinged with barely suppressed excitement.
"What benefits did the Great Wizard promise you? Why are you working so hard for him? Do you know that if there is the slightest mistake, your entire lineage, including your nine clans, will be wiped out?"
At this moment, Feng Qitong had calmed down. Having experienced many things and seen many storms, he had developed a certain composure in the face of adversity, but he was still not quite there yet.
“I knew I couldn’t hide it from you. Anyway, I didn’t intend to hide it from you. The Great Wizard said that as long as this matter is accomplished, my whole family can be included in the main family line when I go back. At that time, I will be able to stand on equal footing with you.” Zhou Tong said with a bit of pride.
The so-called "main lineage" refers to the core level of the extraterrestrial demons. Naturally, the resources and status they enjoy are incomparable to those of others.
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