“This…”
Hearing these words, the Dragon Clan Chief’s face also turned unsightly.
He had not expected the old cow-nosed Taoist to go back on his word.
“Master, did we not just agree to let Mu Mu travel with young friend Chu Feng?”
The Dragon Clan Chief asked again.
“Lord Clan Chief, what needed saying has already been made very clear by my disciple.”
“His entry into the Dragon Vein Source is not for sightseeing or simply to help one of your Dragon Clan’s juniors obtain an opportunity, but to activate this Dragon Vein Source.”
“For such an important task, he naturally needs to find a helper he considers reliable.”
“What do you think?”
The old cow-nosed Taoist said.
“Why do you say I am unreliable?”
“In what way am I inferior to that Long Xiaoxiao?”
“You two, get your identities straight.”
“You are merely hired help, while we are your employers.”
“It is not for you to tell us what to do, but for you to do as we say. You take rewards to work. Do you not even understand the master-servant relationship?”
Long Mu Mu roared in fury.
She was truly enraged. These words came out as a hoarse bellow. In this state, she no longer resembled a noble princess at all, but more like a shrew.
“Master-servant relationship?”
At these words, the old cow-nosed Taoist’s eyes narrowed slightly. He then looked at the Dragon Clan Chief. “So, in the eyes of your Dragon Clan, my disciple and I are merely servants?”
“No, absolutely not.”
“Master, please do not misunderstand.”
The Dragon Clan Chief’s face turned green. He hurriedly explained. After saying this, he turned to Long Mu Mu.
“What nonsense are you spouting? The Master is a honoured guest invited by our clan. Where does this master-servant relationship come from?”
“Hurry and apologise to the Master.”
At this moment, the Dragon Clan Chief’s face was full of anger.
He was truly infuriated by Long Mu Mu.
After all, whether the Dragon Vein Source could be successfully activated depended entirely on the old cow-nosed Taoist.
He dared not offend the old cow-nosed Taoist, yet Long Mu Mu had said such things. Was this not causing trouble?
It was precisely because he rarely took this attitude with Long Mu Mu that she was frightened and, at the same time, felt deeply wronged, bursting into tears.
“What are you crying for? Hurry and apologise to the Master.”
However, towards Long Mu Mu with her tear-streaked face, the Dragon Clan Chief showed no pity at all. Instead, his scolding voice grew louder.
Right now, he cared nothing for his daughter’s feelings. He only cared about the Dragon Clan’s future.
“I was wrong, Master. It was my fault. Please do not hold it against me.”
With no choice, Long Mu Mu had to compromise and apologise to the old cow-nosed Taoist in person.
But the old cow-nosed Taoist merely smiled faintly, giving no response. Instead, he said to the Dragon Clan Chief, “Lord Clan Chief, opportunities are fleeting. Do you still need to consider?”
“Master, please wait a moment. I will be right back.”
After saying this, the Dragon Clan Chief leapt away and left the area.
Everyone knew where the Dragon Clan Chief had gone. In the face of the Dragon Clan’s interests, he compromised without hesitation. This was evident from how he scolded Long Mu Mu.
After the Dragon Clan Chief left, Long Mu Mu looked again at Chu Feng and the old cow-nosed Taoist. Her eyes were full of resentment, as if she wanted to kill the old cow-nosed Taoist with her gaze alone.
Though she said nothing more, everyone could see she was filled with hatred towards Chu Feng and the old cow-nosed Taoist.
In front of everyone, the great opportunity that belonged to her had been snatched away.
This was no longer just about the opportunity.
It had caused her to lose all face.
“Master, what impressive methods.”
At that moment, Long Mu Mu’s mother suddenly spoke. This time, her words carried no anger. Instead, a smile played on her lips.
But this smile was somewhat chilling.
“I wonder what Madam means by this?”
The old cow-nosed Taoist asked.
“I simply think the Master’s methods are extraordinary. However, activating the Dragon Vein Source is also extremely dangerous. Master, you must be careful.”
After saying this, Long Mu Mu’s mother prepared to leave with her daughter.
Long Xiaoxiao would arrive soon, and the mother and daughter did not want to see her gloating.
Her words sounded like concern for the old cow-nosed Taoist.
But everyone could hear that she was threatening him.
So, just as the mother and daughter were about to leave, the old cow-nosed Taoist spoke.
“Madam, there is no need to worry. As the saying goes, one does not take on porcelain work without a diamond drill. Since this old man dares to accept this heavy responsibility, he naturally has his methods.”
The old cow-nosed Taoist said.
“Is that so? Then I wish you master and disciple a safe return.”
Long Mu Mu’s mother gave a cold smile and then leapt away.
In the blink of an eye, the two graceful figures disappeared into the distant desert.
This realm suddenly seemed peaceful again.
After all, the earlier atmosphere of conflict was gone.
“Chu Feng, come here. Your master has some things to explain to you.”
The old cow-nosed Taoist called Chu Feng over and handed him a Cosmos Sack.
He then openly instructed Chu Feng on what to do once inside the Dragon Vein Source and how to be careful.
He even specially taught Chu Feng a unique formation.
But after the open instructions, a secret voice transmission emerged from the old cow-nosed Taoist’s mouth and entered Chu Feng’s ear.
“Chu Feng, there is a bottle of black liquid in that Cosmos Sack.”
“When you enter the depths of the Dragon Vein Source, you will see a golden lake.”
“Pour that black liquid into the golden lake.”
“Before pouring the liquid, remember to set up a formation on the bottle. Just arrange it according to the formation I just taught you.”
Hearing this, Chu Feng checked the Cosmos Sack and indeed found a black bottle inside.
But the bottle itself was a formation, and a very powerful one, at least beyond what Chu Feng could arrange.
Such a strong formation was often used to seal malicious things.
So, just seeing the black bottle, even before seeing the so-called liquid inside, Chu Feng already realised this bottle was dangerous.
“Master, could it be that you…?”
Chu Feng asked the old cow-nosed Taoist via secret voice transmission.
He had realised that what the old cow-nosed Taoist wanted him to do was definitely not above board. Otherwise, there would be no need for secret transmission, and the black bottle would not be so ominous.
“As you suspect, this is a safeguard. Rest assured… as long as the Dragon Clan honours their promise, we will not be overbearing. That liquid will not harm them.”
“But if they go back on their word afterwards, they will surely regret it.”
The old cow-nosed Taoist said via secret voice transmission, but then added, “Chu Feng, you are not going soft-hearted, are you?”
“This disciple will do as Master says.”
After saying this, Chu Feng put away the Cosmos Sack.
“That is more like a man who can achieve great things.”
“Worthy of being my disciple.”
Seeing Chu Feng agree readily, the old cow-nosed Taoist nodded in satisfaction.
As for Chu Feng, he glanced at the Supreme Elders present, then fixed his gaze in the direction Long Mu Mu and her mother had left.
Setting aside the hostile mother and daughter.
Even these Supreme Elders, though outwardly respectful, who knew what they truly thought?
He and his master had already challenged the Dragon Clan’s authority.
The likelihood of the Dragon Clan going back on their word afterwards was very high.
In truth, Chu Feng knew they were taking a risky move. He had been worried earlier about how to handle the aftermath.
But this move by the old cow-nosed Taoist removed his concerns.
Chu Feng also knew this method was not that of a gentleman.
But if it ensured their safety, what did it matter if it was a villain’s tactic?
Using villainous means to achieve a just end, even if it was wrong, so what?
As the old cow-nosed Taoist had said.
If the Dragon Clan kept their promise, they would never use this to threaten them.
But if the Dragon Clan went back on their word and broke faith.
Then he and his master would let the Dragon Clan know their true capabilities.
