Having confirmed that the millet was in good condition, the treasure-hunting rats were genuinely happy to accept it.
Both Lu Li and Liu Yugu Borong breathed a long sigh of relief, and their hearts, which had been pounding, were finally at ease.
After a while, thinking about what he was about to do before leaving, Lu Li couldn't help but ask again, "I wonder when Junior Sister will be able to come out of seclusion?"
He wanted to see whether he should wait until his junior sister emerged from seclusion before taking care of his own business, or finish his business first and then come back to wait for his junior sister to emerge from seclusion.
Thinking this, Lu Li looked at Shu Chi with a questioning gaze that also carried an urgent tone.
Shu Chi was filled with doubt. He looked at him suspiciously several times, then glanced at the other two behind him. After thinking for a moment, he gave an answer: "It will probably take three to five years."
This is the time estimated by it and three other old guys. Whether it's accurate or not depends on the specific situation of the millet and potatoes.
However, it wouldn't tell those people about this. It always felt that the phoenix in front of it had other ideas about its cub, and it needed to be careful.
Thinking of this, Shu Chi narrowed his eyes and, quite rudely, ordered them to leave.
"I heard you've been in the clan for several days now, and I imagine you must have a lot of things to do outside. I won't keep you any longer."
That was practically saying, "You guys should just leave now," leaving the three of them speechless.
Realizing that there were still matters concerning the Phoenix Clan to attend to outside, and that the purpose of their trip had been accomplished, the master and disciple did not linger any longer and took their leave.
Just before stepping out the door, Lu Li suddenly remembered that the Phoenix Clan's ten-thousand-year grand ceremony always invited the Treasure-Seeking Rat Clan.
Worried that they might be unaware of the impact, Lu Li solemnly reminded them, "Ancestor, please inform the clansmen to be careful during the Phoenix Clan's ten-thousandth anniversary celebration."
Upon hearing this, Shu Chi, who had been happy that they were leaving, immediately stopped, glanced at Lu Li, and instantly remembered what he had heard about the Phoenix Clan after returning.
The next moment, as if remembering something, Shu Chi's eyes widened, and he pointed at Lu Li and began to curse.
"You brat, you call me ancestor but treat me like an outsider. It's such an important matter. It's not like the Treasure Rat Clan can't afford to send rats. We may not be as strong as the Feather Clan, but if we can't send rats, can't we provide resources? You are my little brother's senior brother. If you want to take revenge, how can we just stand by and watch? I'm so angry."
After cursing, Shu Chi stretched out his claws and pressed the three of them back into their seats. He then used telepathy to summon Shu Ye, Shu Li, and Shu Mai over.
Because it sent a message of utmost urgency, the three rats arrived very quickly, appearing here together in just a few breaths.
After learning the whole story, the treasure-hunting rats quickly joined the plan. Since they couldn't be the main force, they were responsible for providing some of the resources.
Lu Li can distribute these resources directly to everyone for use, or exchange them for better pills and other war supplies.
In short, the treasure-hunting rat clan is standing behind Lu Li.
Not only because of Shu Chi's order, but also because the other treasure-hunting rats and the three ancestors voted in favor after hearing it.
After all, the newly appointed Phoenix Lord is no good.
Of course, the main reason is that Lu Li is Shushu's senior brother; otherwise, the treasure-hunting rat clan would most likely have remained neutral rather than actively participated.
And so it was settled: the three members of the Liuyue Sect arrived as a group of three.
When they returned, they brought back a full load of supplies, several treasure-hunting rats skilled in combat, Shufei whose talent had been activated, as well as Yaoguang Ding, Xuejie, Tianchen, Huoyi, and Dutao Duran.
Erhou and Duhan originally wanted to go and join in the fun, but Erhou was currently training its body, and Duhan wanted to stay with it, so they had to stay in the safer Treasure-Seeking Rat territory.
As for the others, they plan to infiltrate the area as guests, working together with Shuye and the others to coordinate an attack from the inside.
Watching the group leave, Shu Chi returned to the secret land to guard the millet and yam still in the incubation pool.
Days passed, and the outside world was in full swing. The totem on the golden egg wrapped in millet and sweet potato in the secret place was only the tip of the egg left to be completed.
The golden egg had been shining brightly for a month.
If this place weren't a secret place, such a powerful light would have already caused a huge sensation.
Even so, the people outside, as well as the surrounding divine beast race, still noticed something.
There were noticeably more people coming to deliver visiting cards, and more people loitering outside under various pretexts, with some even attempting to sneak in to investigate.
However, none of them succeeded. Apart from the poisonous miasma on the outskirts, the stone tablet of the Treasure-Seeking Rat Clan was no joke. Without the guidance of a Treasure-Seeking Rat, almost no outsider could enter.
In addition, most of the treasure-hunting rats who were away had been recalled to their ancestral home. Shuye arranged for everyone to take turns on patrol and sentry duty for twelve hours a day, so there was no gap in their duties.
As the millet and potato gradually evolved, everyone could clearly feel the tension in the atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.
Just when they thought this situation would continue, they were surprised to find that everyone's attention was quickly diverted.
It turned out that the Phoenix Clan had made a move, or more accurately, Lu Zhao had made a move.
As someone who rose to power through cunning means and was not of legitimate royal blood, the numerous Feather Clan members under him would never have submitted to him if he hadn't forcefully suppressed them over the years.
Even the mythical beasts of various races outside mostly looked down on him, and many of them didn't even plan to attend the ten-thousand-year celebration.
Not attending the celebration would mean that he does not acknowledge his status as the Emperor of the Feathered Clan.
Lu Zhao couldn't stand it, so he gritted his teeth and went all out.
It was declared that for every clan leader/young clan leader who attended the celebration, each clan would receive two Phoenix Fruits as a token of gratitude; for elders and other leaders who attended, each clan would receive one Phoenix Fruit.
As soon as the news came out, the invitations, which were originally a hot potato, instantly became something everyone wanted to grab.
Meanwhile, most of the attention that was focused on the treasure-hunting rat clan vanished instantly, as they all went to stake out the phoenix clan.
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