Chapter 414 - Qilin’s Son (2/2)

Gu Santong only blushed, biting his lip and tearing up.

Kunpeng wasn’t hard on him, letting him digest this shocking news and turning to Zhuo Fan, “Young Sanzi’s history is certain. But I can’t help but wonder, what came of brother Qilin after you entered Lightning Canyon. How is he?”

Zhuo Fan gave a bitter smile, making his right hand flash red, “Only this remained…”

“What? The Soaring Qilin’s leg is resting under your shoulder?”

Kunpeng was flabbergasted, touching Zhuo Fan’s right arm, “The great sacred beast became a human’s tool. Nine Serenities Emperor’s research was complete. You are a truly rare genius, boy.”

Kunpeng instantly took it as an effect of Nine Serenities Emperor’s secret art. But Zhuo Fan was frowning, the sadness gone from his eyes, replaced with fear.

[For god’s sake! Here you are seeing your old pal’s only remains and instead of mourning, you’re praising Nine Serenities Emperor’s research.]

[Humph, the sacred beasts aren’t that friendly after all.]

[Does that mean all that sadness just now was fake?]

He came up with two logical explanations: to win Gu Santong over and to win him over. [Since he still has stuff he needs me to do, winning me over takes precedence.]

[Let’s see where he’s taking it.]

Zhuo Fan squinted but sighed, “Senior, please don’t grieve.”

“Oh, sorry, I lost myself there.” Blushing, Kunpeng took back his hands, the sadness back in his eyes.

“Senior, what is it that you want from me?” Snickering inside, Zhuo Fan bowed.

Kunpeng sighed, “As the leader of the five sacred beasts, I mourn the fates of three of my brothers sealed away in such spaces, unable to get out, with me powerless to help. That is why I want you to do it, get my brothers out of there. I will never forget your immense effort!”

“Senior exaggerates, nothing is impossible with your power. Junior is a mere ant’s disciple. How can my meager skill rescue seniors from eternal damnation?” Zhuo Fan sighed.

Kunpeng rushed, “Kid, you underestimate yourself. With Nine Serenities Emperor and Heavenly Emperor’s ultimate skills, the sky’s the limit! And those spaces came to be through the Divine Eye of the Void. You who possess that skill will have no problem removing the seal.”

“But my achievement is meager. It’d be better to give the art to senior. With your training, you’d complete it in no time…”

“No, no, no…” Kunpeng shook his head hastily, “Each person has his own path. Humans comprehend Dao, to rule over everything, while sacred beasts unearth the power deep within. Each has their own strengths, but never can they mix. A human’s art is something a sacred beast and spiritual beasts can never learn!”

Zhuo Fan unclenched.

Of course he didn’t lose it and turned charitable. He wouldn’t just hand it over. It was all a test, a test! Now that he knew that the sacred beast couldn’t use his art, he breathed easier.

Since there was no conflict of interests, they could build a stable business relationship.

“Dad, just do it!” Gu Santong’s pitiful eyes turned to Zhuo Fan.

Recalling his father’s tragic passing, Gu Santong wished to help the other sacred beasts.

Zhuo Fan patted his little head, chuckling fondly.

[Little scamp, how can I not? We are in another guy’s home after all. He said he won’t force us but even a moron can see this is no request.]

[Humph, if I don’t agree, there won’t be a bone left of my body in this mountain range.]

But Gu Santong merely showed a bright smile, his innocence warmed the cockles of his heart.

The kid’s puppy looks aside, business is business. It was not Zhuo Fan’s style to meet such a moneybag and not fleece him of every last penny, or spirit stone.

Case in point, Zhuo Fan bowed, “Senior, since you are trusting me with such a monumental task, I would be needing some support. “

Kunpeng’s face was twitching, getting the drift, “Ha-ha-ha, I didn’t meet that old freak Nine Serenities, but you sure have that geezer’s style down pat. Ha-ha-ha, no worries. I have a great gift prepared…”