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Luo Kuisan arrived, and he was not alone; he brought a large group of elite Asuras with him.
"Elder, welcome, welcome," Chen Jiuge greeted them outside the city gate.
Luo Kuisan looked at Corner Shadow City before him and expressed his surprise. "You’ve actually built a city here? This place is too remote to be a good location."
Chen Jiuge explained with a smile, "Every place has its unique characteristics. The Purple Butterfly Clan’s Flower Nectar and the Infinite Snake Clan’s liquor, for instance; I think they’re quite good."
Luo Kuisan shook his head. He looked at the neat streets with some surprise. "The ground is paved with Shadow Stones. It seems the Shadow Clan is rather wealthy. I should have just conquered them directly."
"But, Divine Son, it would have been the same even if you had taken it," Luo Kuisan continued. "This time, I’ve brought three Golden Immortals, thirty Heavenly Immortals, and eight hundred True Immortals to replenish your forces a bit."
"You set out quite quickly, and the selection method was somewhat different. You still need more hands."
"Wencheng," Luo Kuisan said, turning his head, "you arrange these people as you see fit. I’ll discuss matters concerning the Netherworld King Clan with the Divine Son first."
Luo Wencheng shook his head. "I’ve sensed the aura of those two from the Netherworld King Clan. I roughly know who they are. They can go directly to the barracks for now. With Luo Zhenhai and the others there, nothing will go wrong."
After the little elves had served the drinks and dishes, Chen Jiuge gestured for them to leave before speaking. "Elders, regarding the arrival of the Netherworld King Clan, what are your thoughts? How should I handle this?"
Luo Wencheng, who knew more of the inside story, said, "The visitors should be Ming Yijie and Ming Huayu. The Netherworld King Clan has even fewer members than our Asura, so there won’t be anyone else."
"Moreover, their sudden visit is likely related to your cooperation with the Myriad Beasts Sect. There’s no ill intent. At most, it’s just to discuss the extent of their participation in the war and the subsequent distribution of benefits."
Luo Kuisan chugged three bottles of beer and said, "What kind of liquor is this? It tastes weird."
"These two are also old friends, so there won’t be any problems. Just be careful with Ming Huayu; she’s quite crafty."
Although it was supposed to be a discussion, they only exchanged a few words at the start. Seeing that it was getting late, Luo Wencheng dragged the newly arrived Luo Kuisan off to a bar, leaving Chen Jiuge utterly speechless. Indeed, one couldn’t expect the Asura to stick to discussing business.
Fortunately, Luo Kuisan stated that the two of them together were no match for him. His confidence, backed by sufficient strength, helped Chen Jiuge understand how to face the upcoming Netherworld King Clan.
A dusty grey Flying Boat cut through the clouds, leaving a long trail behind.
Ming Yijie asked, puzzled, "Huayu, why do we still need to meet those Asura? Haven’t we already seen them?"
Ming Huayu held a scroll, continuously flipping through its pages. After reaching the last page, she closed it and revealed a faint smile. "After all, this new Divine Son is somewhat different from Luo Longxiang. He’s not a pure-blooded Asura. He’s said to have been a disciple of the Myriad Beasts Sect and held quite a high status within the Sect."
"Like the Princess’s Prince Consort?" Ming Yijie asked in surprise.
"Yes, so this time we need to probe his stance. While this region may not belong to any single powerful race, some of the groups here are still quite strong. We can’t let those outsiders from the Human Clan monopolize all the benefits."
"Forget it, I don’t understand. I’ll just do whatever you say," Ming Yijie said, rubbing his temples. "It’s best if I don’t get involved in these kinds of mentally taxing matters."
The Netherworld King Clan member in charge of steering quickly approached from behind them and bowed. "Your Excellencies, we have arrived at the Shadow Domain."
Ming Huayu looked at the massive, faintly visible city ahead, a trace of astonishment on her face. "They’ve built a city? This new Divine Son actually built a city in this godforsaken place?"
Ming Yijie said nonchalantly, "It’s just a city. Maybe this new Divine Son built it for fun. After all, it doesn’t cost too many resources."
The massive grey Flying Boat stopped outside Corner Shadow City. Ming Huayu and Ming Yijie stood quietly at the bow.
After a short while, Luo Wencheng arrived with Luo Kuisan before them. Seeing the two reeking of alcohol, Ming Yijie said with displeasure, "Luo Kuisan, you’re here too? What’s going on with you two? What a stench!"
Luo Kuisan let out a belch and bellowed, "Ming Yijie! So many years and you’re still like a woman! Can’t even handle the smell of alcohol, huh?"
Ming Yijie was so furious his nose practically contorted. He wanted to retort, but then he considered that this brute before him had a volatile temper, and he probably couldn’t defeat him. Sulking, he turned his head away, deciding it was best to ignore him.
Ming Huayu smiled faintly. "I wonder where your esteemed Divine Son is? We’ve come to discuss matters."
"Hmph! Old woman, who are you putting on that act for? As if we don’t know what you’re really like!" Luo Kuisan said bluntly, not giving her any face.
Ming Huayu’s expression remained unchanged as she looked at Luo Kuisan.
Luo Wencheng tugged at Luo Kuisan’s sleeve. "Alright, that’s enough. Let’s take them to see the Divine Son. We still have to get back to drinking later. It’s rare for things to be this lively."
Chen Jiuge met members of the Netherworld King Clan for the first time.
They had horns atop their heads and black wings sprouting from their backs. Their faces were exceedingly beautiful and quite feminine, with faint Purple Patterns at the corners of their eyes, giving them a unique allure.
"I am Ming Huayu of the Netherworld King Clan, and this is Ming Yijie," Ming Huayu said with a slight smile. "We have taken the liberty of visiting primarily to discuss the matter of cooperation with the Human Clan."
Chen Jiuge, who had seen countless beauties, was momentarily stunned by Ming Huayu’s smile; her beauty was truly exceptional.
Luo Kuisan muttered quietly, "Divine Son, surely you won’t be bewitched by this old woman’s beauty?"