Chapter 578: “Tongzi, you think you’re the bee’s knees again now, huh?”
“Let’s speed up the production of Spirit Implements.” Bai Feng pondered for a few seconds, then suddenly remembered something. He looked over at You Su Rong Rong and asked, “By the way, did you send the Spirit Food (Spirit Pet Feed) over? How’s it working?”
“It’s really effective,” You Su Rong Rong nodded, her expression tinged with excitement. “All the Nine-Tailed Foxes who ate the Spirit Food have increased bloodline purity. I estimate that in a little while, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan will be able to reclaim their status as a major demon race. When that happens, they’ll definitely be able to help Young Master Bai even better.”
“That’s good to hear.”
Bai Feng nodded. Giving fox grain to the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan wasn’t just a whim; first, because they’d helped him quite a bit and deserved some reward. Second, the Southern Region was becoming more chaotic by the day, and strengthening the Bai Jiū Alliance was prudent.
He didn’t expect the results to be so effective, but then again, previously, the Dragon Clan feed he made for Shui Miao Miao could refine bloodlines, so it makes sense that the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan’s might do the same. The reason it wasn’t obvious when feeding Little Jiu earlier was that she’s a pure-blooded Nine-Tailed Fox to begin with—no room for improvement there.
“Young Master Bai,” a voice called from the side. It was He Yi, the Crane Clan girl, asking softly, “Can our Crane Clan join the Bai Jiū Alliance?”
This had been a long-time consideration for her. Although the Crane Clan has some ties to the Sacred Land, in the increasingly chaotic Southern Region, they felt a bit short. Plus, Bai Feng’s good relationship with the Sacred Land, and her grandfather’s hinting to stay close to Bai Feng, meant the Sacred Land also valued him highly.
“Of course, but I remember you guys also set up a little alliance of your own? How do other demon tribes see that?” Bai Feng asked curiously.
“Most of the demon tribes have already joined the Bai Jiū Alliance,” she replied.
“…Huh?”
So they’re such flip-floppers?
“Mainly because Yan Lin’s alchemy is top-notch. As long as they complete the tasks assigned by the alliance, they can earn precious pills. So, many originally neutral demon tribes have now joined Bai Jiū.”
“…”
Bai Feng was at a loss for what to say. Should he blame these demon tribes for being easily bought by pills? Or blame the Bai Jiū Alliance for poking its shovels into the allies’ backs?
By the way, wasn’t Lin Yan working too hard? Wasn’t he supposed to be looking for herbs? Now he’s getting involved in developing strength with Ling Feng?
Maybe he should ask Lin Yan if he’s interested in becoming the leader later. Ling Feng’s about to go to the Western Region soon, and rare spiritual herbs for healing divine souls aren’t exactly plentiful. Lin Yan might end up staying in the Southern Region for a long time—perfectly suited for a temporary alliance leader.
……
“Didn’t think we’d get to this stage,” Ling Feng looked at the South Region Alliance, already changed hands, and shook his head lightly. Now, they’d have to bear all the pressure from the major demons.
“No choice. Who made the South Region Alliance’s leader so shameless?” Lin Yan crossed his arms. “Pretending to be other demon tribes to attack our base, rob our shops, using the Nine-Tailed Fox Girl’s feelings to lure her out and question her for intel, and even when that failed, dressing up as the Savior to save her—do they really think our aerial projection devices are just decorations?”
This last stunt was the last straw. Since both sides faced a powerful demon enemy, even if the internal members disapproved of the South Region Alliance’s actions, they still didn’t want to act against them outright. But after the kidnapping incident, most demon tribes within the alliance, especially the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan that had once joined it, became the most radical hawks.
“The leader of the South Region Alliance, what was he thinking? Doing such stupid stuff,” the White Wolf Girl whispered beside Ling Feng, “I even thought they’d be our enemy, but their level of competence is…”
“Not exactly stupid,” Ling Feng said. “Actually, his planning was pretty meticulous; he considered nearly every angle. Too bad he doesn’t know much about the Shadow Projection Device our young master made—it was his downfall.”
“So, what’s our next move?” Lin Yan asked. “Those big demons won’t just sit back and watch us swallow the South Region Alliance.”
“We can only stall.” Ling Feng looked at Lin Yan. “As long as we can drag this out, those demons won’t dare strike recklessly.”
“This phase is going to require Brother Lin’s help,” he continued.
Lin Yan chuckled softly. “Rest assured—pills in place.”
……
While Ling Feng, Lin Yan, and others in the Southern Region busied themselves, Bai Feng was also busy.
He was planning to forge a Immortal Sword. Once done, the Extermination Sword Array would have its final piece, completing the puzzle.
Even if the Western Region’s Immortal Corpse awoke, he was confident he could take it down.
“Money really doesn’t go far…” Bai Feng sighed. He’d used all his accumulated materials and spirit stones to craft this sword, barely scraping together enough to forge it.
But after gathering the materials, he didn’t start immediately. Instead, he wanted to optimize his condition, especially since he still had two strands of immortal Qi left—he intended to use these to boost his cultivation and increase his chances of success.
So, before forging the Immortal Sword, Bai Feng began intensive cultivation.
【Ding! Detected host’s attitude is show-offy. The Child of Destiny, Bai Yu Mo, was bullied harshly—awarding +66 Luck Points and +6 all attributes.】
Bai Feng: “…”
Tongzi, why are you having another outburst? Didn’t hit her for days, and now she thinks she’s invincible again?
But he didn’t rush to settle with the system. Improving his forging success rate was more important, and the system’s attribute bonuses were not insignificant. So he decided to let Tongzi frolic for a few days.
【Ding! Detected host’s strategic planning skills—**Yun Yue Yao**, the Child of Destiny, was completely no match for you. Lost big in the game of landowner and was defeated so badly she abandoned her armor, ran like crazy, and spilled everything—reward: +99 Luck Points and +10 all attributes.】
“…”
【Ding! Detected host’s methods are unusually ruthless—attacking **Zuo Qiu**%@￥！, basically just brutal. Reward: +168 Luck Points and +16 all attributes.】
“…”
【Ding! Detected host is shameless and despicable—doing this to Chu Chu, the Child of Destiny. Reward: +114 Luck Points and +11 all attributes.】
“…”
【Ding! Detected host… hmm, host… a common fish, a common fish! Here, take 100 Luck Points and 10 all attributes!】
“…”
Tongzi, you’re not playing dead anymore, huh? You really think I won’t dare lay a finger on you?
Bai Feng entered the library. Without saying a word, he grabbed the Tian Dao Incarnation lying on the cushion.
“What are you doing? Weren’t you meditating?”
She looked panicked, recalling her fear of being spanked by Bai Feng after he barged in.
Bai Feng remained silent, slowly raising his hand. Soon, the library echoed once again with a crisp sound after many days.
After finishing all this, Bai Feng hastily dropped the Tian Dao Incarnation and left. She curled up again on her cushion, but this time with a face full of grievance—not the spirited look from earlier.
Who barges in without a word and starts hitting someone like that?
d*mn it, I want to stuff…
Just as this dangerous thought flared up, the Tian Dao Incarnation sensed the pain in her rear and silently suppressed that dangerous idea.
Anyway, she’s already got her revenge. Considering Bai Feng’s forgiving nature, she wouldn’t mind letting this slide. If she waits a few days and catches him off guard, she’ll give him another good slap!
Bai Feng didn’t know her little scheme. Otherwise, he’d definitely go back and give that mischievous little ghost a few more smacks, especially since she’s been behaving disorderly for three days now.
