"Don’t worry, they’ll only cause trouble at the border. If they dare to cross, I’ll naturally let them know who has more gods."
Feng Yuan said with a mischievous smile. Agunas flicked its tail, somewhat speechless. It doubted that if Feng Yuan really brought all the Lorraine Towers, the Divine Land Region might just erupt into a full-scale war, given that just Lorraine Tower and Gitalien could almost push through the entire Divine Land Region.
It believed that guy would definitely not just call them over. By then, just adding Delong Tower and Veronia, other Divine Beasts would probably be forced to join in. Even if Delong Tower didn’t come, Veronia alone was terrifying enough, being the master of the World of Mirrors. Even if the World of Mirrors was downgraded, her methods were still quite eerie.
"Little Crocodile, why do I feel like you’re not thinking good thoughts about me?"
Veronia looked at Agunas suspiciously and after a pause, Agunas almost blurted out, ’how did you know?’ Maintaining a poker face, it looked at Veronia and said,
"When will you get rid of this narcissistic habit? What about you am I supposed to think?"
"Hmph! You know very well if you’re guilty!"
Veronia glared at Agunas, holding her precious orb and floated over to Feng Yuan, asking,
"Among those countries provoking Great Xia, do you have your eye on anyone?"
"What are you trying to do..."
Feng Yuan, looking somewhat speechless, glanced at Veronia. Why did he feel like her words had a hidden agenda? Her eyes sparkling, Veronia said excitedly,
"After seeing your design, I think rebuilding a Mitradite in the modern era seems quite good!"
"Hey! You’re not serious, are you?!"
Looking at the somewhat fanatic Veronia, Feng Yuan was speechless. She better not cause any major trouble, especially since Divine Beasts establishing a nation? Although modern nations are indeed established with the support of Divine Beasts, they have never come out into the open. Veronia doing this might just pose a problem.
Veronia said somewhat discontentedly while Agunas, glancing at her irritably, said,
"Are you planning to make enemies with all Divine Beasts? Everyone tacitly avoids meddling in human affairs, and you’re stirring things up? It’s not the Mythical Era anymore, and besides, do you think the Mitradite model would still work today?"
The Mitradite model, inherently a blend of politics and religion, was no easy foe. Back then, they were fervent warmongers, frequently stirring up wars. Agunas didn’t believe Veronia would really stay out of trouble, especially since the Divine Land Region was not very stable to begin with. If Veronia stirred things up, real chaos might ensue.
"So what if I make enemies? Am I afraid?"
Veronia said unabashedly, causing Feng Yuan to hold his forehead helplessly and say,
"What’s the point of doing that? People aren’t the same as they were back then. Do you think they will treat you the same as before? Even if you really find someone willing to build Mitradite with you, can you be sure they’re not coveting your power?"
The fervent Veronia seemed to have been doused with a bucket of cold water. Feng Yuan’s words made her well aware that this was not just a possibility but a reality. Even back in the day in Mitradite, how many truly cared for it? Most coveted its power, and even then...
Looking at a dejected Veronia, Feng Yuan cheerfully said,
"Isn’t it quite good now? Whatever you want to do, you do. Plus, with your identity as a Divine Beast, when you want to buy something, they wouldn’t dare ask you for money, right?"
"Why do you make it sound like I’m a villain? Besides, we’re not short on money."
Agunas said somewhat speechlessly. They, the Divine Beasts, really weren’t short on money. Even if they wanted to exchange for some rare materials, it wasn’t a hard task for them, given their strength. Unless they were like Xiao Ji, a Divine Beast in its growth stage, not yet strong enough to venture into dangerous places, the rare Spiritual Medicine and Materials within those perilous lands were more than enough for their needs.
"Why are you, , so belligerent?"
Drudgeon looked at Veronia somewhat puzzled. It hadn’t interacted much with her, and since Veronia wasn’t active in the Divine Beasts’ intelligence network, not many were aware of her existence. Drudgeon had only known about Veronia through Agunas.
"Belligerent? I just want to spread divine light all over the world, is that wrong?"
Veronia glanced at Drudgeon with a hint of disdain and said. Feng Yuan scratched his head and said cheerfully,
"If you really intend to do that, you’ll probably end up clashing with Lorraine Tower and Delong Tower, no, not just the Divine Beasts of the Yang World, but Eclipse and its kind would likely be your enemies too. Do you think you stand a chance of winning?"
Thinking of that annoying black lizard, Veronia shuddered. She didn’t think she was a match for it, and with other Divine Beasts involved, she likely wouldn’t stand a chance; plus, she now had something precious to protect.
Looking at the orb she held in her arms, Veronia, trying to appear tough, said,
"Hmph, I’ll give up for now, for your sake."
"Really... what a peculiar character."
Drudgeon’s ears twitched as he said. Veronia turned her head, her eyes flashing fiercely as she quietly threatened Drudgeon,
"Kitty Tuanzi, what did you say?!"
"Wanna fight? I’m game."
Agunas stood in front of Drudgeon, glaring unpleasantly and locking eyes with Veronia. Feng Yuan, rubbing his forehead, didn’t know what to say to these Divine Beasts. That was when a knock came at the door, prompting Feng Yuan to call out, somewhat puzzled,
"What’s going on here?"
As he pushed the door open and saw Veronia and Agunas facing off, Lanadi paused, chuckled, and Feng Yuan sighed,
"Don’t worry about them. What’s up?"
"How about going moon-watching?"
Staring at the wine in Lanadi’s hand, Feng Yuan paused, then finally said helplessly,
"I’m not really into alcohol."
"Don’t worry, it’s just a very low-alcohol fruit wine. I’m not into strong spirits,"
Lanadi said with a smile. Gladys, walking in carrying a beautifully packaged bottle, complained,
"What’s so great about those fruit juice drinks? Want to try the ’Millennia Intoxication’?"
"Forget it. You’d probably not sober up until tomorrow night after drinking that."
Lanadi said, giving Gladys a look. If he didn’t know that her preferences were normal, he would have suspected her intentions. Feng Yuan glanced at Gladys and queried,
"Do you think that would do anything for me?"
"What? Perhaps you have some inappropriate thoughts about me? Too bad, you’ve lost your chance."
Gladys said, smiling while striking an enticing pose and chuckling. Just then, He Nanqing cleared his throat and remarked,
"Please don’t do this kind of thing here."
Gladys laughed, shaking the bottle in her hand. Feng Yuan stared at the bottle and asked,
"What exactly is in there? That bottle has been opened, but it looks like something was poured back into it?"
"Grape wine, we made it ourselves."
He Nanqing said somewhat helplessly. Earlier, when she had mentioned showcasing their painstakingly crafted grape wine, Gladys had grabbed this bottle to use in a trick.
"Ho ho, how about? Want to give it a try?"
After popping the cork, Gladys bragged. Feng Yuan slightly frowned after sniffing and said,
"That alcohol smells strong. Are you sure it’s really grape wine?"
"I saw her pour it myself, and it’s more like juice. It shouldn’t have much alcohol."
He Nanqing said, puzzled, while Lanadi glanced at Gladys asking,
"Are you playing tricks again?"
"Too bad, it failed~"
Gladys said with a laugh. Feng Yuan glanced out the window at the silvery-white landscape and decided,
"Let’s go, the moon does seem exceptionally good tonight."
"Ho ho! Wanna give it a try?"
Gladys said as she draped her arm around Lanadi’s neck and held the bottle up to him. But the pungent alcohol smell convinced Lanadi that Feng Yuan was right—this was strong wine. He looked at Gladys speechlessly and said irritably,
"Are you planning to do something to me? Or do you want me to stay a few more days?"
With a mysterious smile, Gladys let go and shook the bottle slightly,
"That’s a real shame~"