Swallowing the Stars: Recruiting Apprentices and Getting Cash Back

Chapter 113 Becoming a Disciple of the Demon Clan Venerable

Even though Jinwu was mentally prepared, he didn't expect it to go so smoothly. He was a human, after all, and he wanted to become the disciple of a demon race universe venerable?

That sounds exciting!

"What, you're unwilling?" Venerable Golden Wing said unhappily. He, a dignified Universe Venerable, had asked to take on a disciple, and this little bird dared to refuse. He was simply ignorant of his own limitations.

"No, no, no, I'm just too happy. Disciple Golden Crow greets Master." The three-legged Golden Crow hurriedly bowed to Venerable Golden Wing as his disciple.

"Very good. From now on, you will be my disciple, Golden Wing. Before you become immortal, you will cultivate in my territory."

"I heard from Liehuo that you're not good at claw techniques. That's like tying your own hands and feet. This is the Sky-Splitting Claw that I created. Take it and study it."

As soon as Venerable Golden Wing finished speaking, a red ball of light fell into the brow of the three-legged golden crow. The contents of the ball were none other than the Void-Splitting Claw, a secret technique created by Venerable Golden Wing at the level of a cosmic venerable.

As the name suggests, this is a claw technique that places great demands on spatial laws.

However, this was no challenge for the Three-Legged Golden Crow, because its true form was Nuolanshan, and Nuolanshan, due to taking on disciples, was already an all-rounder who was proficient in all laws.

"Thank you, teacher," the three-legged golden crow said, bowing in gratitude.

This is a heartfelt expression of gratitude, because even the original Nolan Mountain did not possess such a profound claw technique, since his ten Bozhou Venerable teachers were all human.

The reason why humans became the most powerful race was not because of their dull hands, short stature, or weak physique, but because of their skill in using weapons and their creation of arcane arts.

Only demons with naturally strong physical bodies would use themselves as weapons and study secret techniques such as claw techniques.

Putting everything else aside, even if the Three-Legged Golden Crow were to self-destruct immediately upon obtaining this secret technique, losing a set of treasures wouldn't be too much of a loss.

"I never expected such an opportunity. Could it be that I'll have to go undercover from now on? If I don't close the net soon, I'll become the head of a criminal organization." This thought suddenly flashed through the mind of the real Nuolanshan, and then it became more and more uncontrollable.

Putting aside whether he can control the demon race, as long as he can become a high-ranking member of the demon race, the three-legged golden crow will be able to continuously provide intelligence to the human race.

With intelligence support, the human race will definitely be able to suppress the demon race, which is a fair deal for the human race, even if it means sacrificing an avatar.

Thinking this way, Nuolanshan felt rather tragic.

"Blazing Fire, take Golden Crow to familiarize himself with the environment. For the next thousand years, you will stay with me. This will make it easier for you to recuperate, and Golden Crow can ask you any questions about cultivation first. If even you can't answer them, then let him come and ask me," Venerable Golden Wing instructed.

"Yes, teacher." Venerable Blazing Fire knew that he would be the bodyguard of the Three-Legged Golden Crow for a thousand years. Having a King as the bodyguard of a Domain Lord was far beyond what was expected of him. However, since he was the one who brought the Three-Legged Golden Crow back, he dared not utter a word of dissent.

"Junior brother, come with me."

"Okay, senior brother."

The three-legged golden crow hurriedly followed and soon arrived outside the palace.

"This is my teacher's territory called Golden Wing Territory. As his personal disciple, you have the right to build your own cave dwelling within a hundred kilometers of him. This is a map of the area; you can choose your home." After saying this, the Fiery King took out a parchment-like map.

The map shows countless mountains, each with a different color—dark ones indicate they are already owned, while bright ones are available for selection.

The Three-Legged Golden Crow, being an undercover agent, chose a mountain peak closest to the Golden Winged Venerable's palace as its residence, so that it could obtain information about the demon race more quickly and effectively.

Anyway, his method of transmitting information is special and leaves no evidence. Whatever happens here, the main body of Nuolan Mountain can also see it in real time.

"Senior brother, let's do it here." The three-legged golden crow pointed to the mountain peak called Yanyang Peak.

"Alright, I'll take you there now." The Fiery King spread his wings and took off, with the Three-Legged Golden Crow following closely behind. Before long, they arrived at a fiery red mountain peak.

The mountain peaks rise thousands of feet high, piercing the clouds. At the summit stands a golden palace, clearly once inhabited by demons, but now stands empty for some unknown reason.

"Greetings, King of Blazing Fire!" A large group of lesser demons at the realm lord and domain lord levels hurriedly bowed to King of Blazing Fire.

"This is my junior brother, Jinwu. He will be living here from now on. You must serve him well. If you make him unhappy, I will devour you all!" King Liehuo warned.

"Yes," the little demons hurriedly replied, not daring to hesitate for a moment.

"By the way, junior brother, I heard that you took in a little demon in my divine kingdom. In that case, I will give him to you as well."

"Senior brother, I—"

Before the three-legged golden crow could refuse, the firebird had already been pulled out of the divine kingdom by the Fire King.

"Boss, I've missed you so much!" Upon seeing the three-legged golden crow, the firebird rushed over enthusiastically.

The three-legged golden crow originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw the Fiery King winking at the firebird, he had no choice but to comply.

Without a doubt, this firebird was sent by the Fire King to monitor him. After all, it wasn't native to the area, so anyone would be wary.

It seems that I need to perform well for at least a thousand years in order to gain the absolute trust of the Fire King and the demon race.

"Alright, from now on you'll follow me." The three-legged golden crow had no choice but to pretend to be happy and accept the firebird as its follower in front of the Fiery King.

"Okay. Junior brother, I'll be going now. Ask them if you need anything." After seeing the Three-Legged Golden Crow accept the Firebird, the Fiery King immediately said that he was leaving.

"Thank you, senior brother." The three-legged golden crow bowed and saw the guest off.

After the Fiery King left, the Three-Legged Golden Crow asked, "Who is the steward here?"

"It is I, a demon. My name is Fox Cat," a demon woman who looked like both a fox and a cat stepped forward and said.

She was at the peak of the Realm Lord level, and her strength was indeed the strongest among this group.

She also subtly winked at the three-legged golden crow, but the three-legged golden crow, with a human soul, was completely unaffected by this demonic form.

Fox women and cat women are indeed sexy, but if it's a complete fox or cat, he won't be interested at all.

The three-legged golden crow stated that it is a normal human being and has no feelings that transcend race.

"I hereby declare that from this day forward, Firebird shall be in charge of Bright Sun Peak. When I am not in office or in seclusion, he shall be in charge of all affairs of Bright Sun Peak," the three-legged golden crow commanded.

"Your Highness, he is merely a domain lord, I—" The fox cat immediately protested. "I was doing well as the steward, and you just dismissed me like that? Why?"

"What, you have a problem with that!" The three-legged golden crow stared at the fox-cat.

"Your subordinate wouldn't dare." The fox-cat, seeing the three-legged golden crow's gaze, shrank into a ball in fear and dared not utter a single opinion.

Firebird puffed out its chest arrogantly and commanded in a show of force, "Then what are you all standing there for? Take the boss to the palace. A genius like the boss has precious time; it's not for someone like you to waste."

The three-legged golden crow gave the firebird an approving look.

Talented? No, what a genius!

I wanted a lackey like you, I wanted you to fight like dogs, I didn't expect you to start fighting without any provocation.

Very good, very good.