“Dog Bastard, is the sky here always like this?” Chu Feng asked.
“Sir, we of the Dog Clan are the sinners of the Gale Hunter Clan. We don’t deserve to see light, nor do we deserve grand buildings.”
“The Soldier Clan comes to inspect us every month. If anyone dares break the rules, they’ll be punished.”
“So, we can only live like this—this is the life you see before you.”
Dog Bastard said this with a smile, seemingly accustomed to it.
No wonder. Having grown up in such a place, he must have long accepted it as normal.
There’s a saying: *If I had never seen the light, I could have endured the darkness.*
Dog Bastard and his people could tolerate the darkness, likely because they had never known light…
Seeing Dog Bastard like this, Chu Feng felt even more sympathy.
After all, it was their ancestors who had erred, not him.
Yet because of his ancestors’ mistakes, from the moment he was born, he was doomed to live this lowly life.
The saddest part was that not only would his life be like this, but his descendants’ would be too.
This thought made Chu Feng sigh.
The world of humans wasn’t the only cruel one; the world of ancient creatures was just as harsh.
“Sir, the entrance to the Civilian Clan is behind those garbage mountains.”
“But, sir, could we go a bit later?”
Dog Bastard’s face showed hesitation. Chu Feng could tell he had something to say but was afraid to speak.
“Dog Bastard, is something up?” Chu Feng asked.
“Sir, I wonder if you could do me a favor.”
“Of course, if you’re unwilling, just pretend I said nothing.”
Dog Bastard spoke nervously, trembling with fear, as if terrified that saying the wrong thing would earn him a beating from Chu Feng.
“What favor? Speak,” Chu Feng said.
“Sir, my grandma never said it outright and always told me to just stay alive and not chase cultivation.”
“But I know deep down, she’s always hoped I could become an outstanding warrior.”
“But I’m too useless. My talent is limited. I’ve cultivated for a thousand years, but my strength is still this weak.”
“My grandma’s health is poor; she probably doesn’t have long left.”
“I want to make her happy, so I hope you could pretend to be my friend and visit her as my friend.”
“If my grandma sees that I’ve made friends with someone from the Soldier Clan, she’d be thrilled.”
At this point, Dog Bastard didn’t dare meet Chu Feng’s eyes, clearly terrified.
He wasn’t just afraid of Chu Feng refusing; he feared Chu Feng might punish him.
Looking at his tightly clenched hands, Chu Feng knew it took immense courage for him to say this.
“Alright, lead the way,” Chu Feng said.
“Huh?”
“Sir… you… you agreed?”
Dog Bastard looked up, his eyes sparkling with disbelief that Chu Feng had actually agreed.
“I told you to lead the way. Didn’t you hear me?” Chu Feng said.
“Yes, yes! I’ll lead the way, right now!”
Dog Bastard was ecstatic, hurriedly guiding Chu Feng forward.
Under his lead, Chu Feng arrived at Dog Bastard’s home.
And he met Dog Bastard’s grandmother.
As Dog Bastard had said, his grandmother was in poor health, but fortunately, it wasn’t illness—just old age.
When she learned Chu Feng was from the Soldier Clan and Dog Bastard’s friend, she was overjoyed.
She brought out a pile of ugly-looking food to entertain Chu Feng.
But Chu Feng could tell, though the food looked unappealing, it was likely very precious in the Dog Clan’s realm.
Afterward, Chu Feng chatted with her.
From their conversation, he learned that Dog Bastard’s ancestors were originally from the Soldier Clan.
But long ago, the general they followed committed a grave mistake, and even the Soldier Clan members under him were implicated.
Thus, they were demoted to the Dog Clan.
In the year Dog Bastard was born, his parents were beaten to death by others while fighting over cultivation resources in the garbage mountains.
His grandmother had raised him single-handedly.
“What about his grandfather?” Chu Feng asked her.
“Dog Bastard’s grandfather was also beaten to death fighting over resources in the garbage mountains,” she replied.
“By whom? Someone from the Dog Clan?” Chu Feng asked.
“Yes, we don’t dare offend the Civilian Clan, let alone the Soldier Clan. How could we compete with them for resources?” she said.
“No one cares if someone is beaten to death?” Chu Feng asked.
“No one cares. The Dog Clan is the lowest existence in the Gale Hunter Clan. Whether we live or die, no one bothers.”
“As long as they ensure we live like stray dogs, that’s enough,” she said helplessly.
“I’ll definitely take revenge.”
At that moment, Dog Bastard suddenly spoke.
His words carried firm resolve, and Chu Feng could tell he meant it.
“Dog Bastard, never say that again! Back then, I begged so many times to spare your life. And you still think of revenge?”
“Just live well and stay out of trouble. If you don’t provoke them, I’ll thank the heavens.”
Unlike Dog Bastard’s hatred, his grandmother tried to dissuade him, showing no desire for vengeance.
After scolding Dog Bastard, she looked at Chu Feng with respect and gratitude.
“Sir, Dog Bastard told me he made friends with someone from the Soldier Clan, and I didn’t believe him.”
“Us Dog Clan are so lowly, even the Civilian Clan won’t befriend us. How could a noble Soldier Clan member befriend us?”
“But I never imagined this rascal would be so capable, earning your approval.”
“Seeing him with a friend like you puts my heart at ease,” she said, deeply relieved.
“Dog Bastard, get your ass out here!”
At that moment, a furious shout rang out. Looking toward the sound, Chu Feng saw a group approaching aggressively.
Judging by their attire, they were also from the Dog Clan, and their cultivation wasn’t strong—mostly Heavenly Immortal Realm. The leader, however, was stronger than Dog Bastard.
Dog Bastard was a Seventh-Rank Heavenly Immortal, while the leader was Eighth-Rank.
The others were mostly Fourth or Fifth-Rank, with Sixth-Rank being rare.
But they were coming in force, heading straight for Dog Bastard’s home.
Their momentum was intimidating.
Hearing their shouts, Dog Bastard’s neighbors came out.
But they didn’t seem inclined to help, instead shouting with a spectator’s mentality, as if eager for drama.
“Hey, Dog Bastard, what trouble did you stir up now?”
“Dog Bastard, your grandma’s nearly gone. Don’t make her kneel and beg for you.”
“Beg? Even if she kowtows to death, it’s useless. Don’t you see who’s coming? It’s the Dog Shock Gang!”
“The Dog Shock Gang spares no one. Dog Bastard must be tired of living to mess with them.”
In an instant, mocking and taunting voices filled the air.
