Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

"Could it be... the Diviner!"

Qingque gave a wry smile. "Maybe I should just quit. This 'iron rice bowl' job is incredibly demanding."

"But the Diviner has been very kind to me, it's such a difficult choice."

"Putting back the jade token, Qingque ruffled her hair in frustration."

""ah--""

Jing Yuan remained calm and composed, as if he had expected this all along.

The internal affairs of Chiming should still be left to Chiming to handle.

Once the wolf-hunting operation is over, many things will come to light.

When the topic of wolf hunting came up, Ling Sha looked worried.

"Hu Lei has not eaten for a long time in the prison, and I don't know if that messenger can safely pass through the tribulation in the air."

Ling Sha closed her eyes and prayed, "May the Emperor's Bow protect him and keep him safe and sound."

"Jing Yuan was observing the virtual chessboard at the Shence Mansion, constantly making deductions in his mind."

"General, I am preparing to travel with Mr. Danheng to Lin Yuan Realm to prevent any unforeseen events from occurring within the Dragon Master's ranks." Ling Sha entered and bowed.

"From the video, she has realized that it wasn't the general's fault back then."

Jing Yuan nodded and smiled, "It just so happens that Dan Heng and Xing Ye are on their way to Shence Mansion. Miss Ling Sha can ask Dan Heng if he's willing."

Ling Sha: "Understood. Mr. Danheng has long been dissatisfied with the Vidyadhara Dragon Master, and should agree to my request."

After saying that, the two fell silent.

Two hours before the martial arts ceremony began, Chang Le Tian...

"As I just mentioned, my profession is a physician. However, my medical skills require the aid of medicinal cuisine to be effective."

The pink-haired fox explained to the two fox-people in front of him, while Modu stood by with his arms crossed, watching coldly.

The courtyard where the group was located seemed strangely familiar, as it appeared to be where the disciples of the Medicine King's secret lineage gathered when Huanlong caused trouble.

Jiaoqiu repeatedly emphasized that he was a physician, a physician who could cook.

"If a child is a picky eater and refuses to eat green peppers, what methods do you have to get the child to eat them?"

Mo Du snorted twice, "Stuff this kid's mouth with green peppers and boil him in a pot."

Jiaoqiu: "Hahaha, Brother Buli is being humorous. I heard that the Buli people have lost a lot of taste buds in the process of self-transformation, and only the saltiness of flesh and blood can arouse your appetite."

Mo Du said impatiently, "It's a pity I don't have any green peppers on hand, otherwise I really wanted to gag you and boil you in a pot."

[Star: Pepper eats pepper.]

[Xiangling: But he'll probably finish the green peppers before they go into the pot, right?]

This is perfect for marinating.

[Mozawa: Green peppers won't work; I suggest using cilantro instead.]

[Jiaoqiu: Uh… Moze, I don’t think I offended you.]

Jiaoqiu still laughed and said, "Just kidding, don't rush me~ It's very simple. Just chop the green peppers, put them into the minced meat, and make meatballs. The flavor of the meat will overpower the flavor of the green peppers, so the kids will be able to eat them."

[Aikefei: A very good cooking technique that not only solves the unique taste of green peppers but also prevents the minced meat from being greasy.]

[Ying: What if we replace the green peppers with cilantro?]

[Jiaoqiu: That won't do, it's an evil substance. It has a pungent smell, tastes like soap when held in the mouth, and will cause a strong adverse reaction if ingested.]

[Lina: Is this stuff really that bad?]

[Star: I don't know, but I think it's alright.]

Chapter 183 Prophet Python Guth

The final look on his face was fierce.

"Do you think this hotpot will cook your tongue? I know what kind of delusions are going on in your head. You're trying to stall for time and wait for reinforcements."

He scoffed, "You said Jingliu returned to Luofu, and she did indeed return... but I also found out more information. She committed a serious crime and was sent to another immortal ship."

"Do you think you can delay our departure by using a little cleverness to incite Lord Hulei's desire for revenge?"

Mo Du sneered, "Don't mistake Bu Liren for barbarians who know nothing about the Immortal Ship. I know perfectly well how the Immortal Ship people track us, from the jade omen you carry with you to the clever bird in the sky."

The hill remained calm and serene.

But deep down he was probably extremely nervous, knowing that Bu Liren would not let him go.

Now he only hoped to delay Hu Lei as long as possible, hoping to get the possibility of curing Fei Xiao from him.

As for his own life, he had long since disregarded it.

Motto: "The greater the hope in your heart, the more intense the pain when death comes. When I tear open your throat, I want to see if your expression can still be as calm as before."

[Last Step: Hahaha, those scum from the Immortal Ship killed me! Prophet, you lied to us... Lord Hulei, I understand now, but it's too late...]

[Hu Lei: At least you have some backbone.]

[Hu Lei: All the Bu Li tribes, the fox-woman Fei Xiao will be your new leader in battle! Rejoice for her!]

[Star: What does this mean?]

【Lord War Chief, what does this mean?】

[Hu Lei: Fool, she has the blood of my kind flowing in her veins; we share the same origins.]

[Hu Lei: And now, we are about to have a duel, the victor... will be king! She will lead you to a brand new future, hahahaha...]

[Feixiao: You're insane!]

【Awoo~ Flying Sky Warrior Leader! Flying Sky Warrior Leader!】

[Final Battle! Final Battle! Final Battle!]

"Bang! With a loud crash, the cave where Hu Lei was imprisoned shook."

A thunderous laugh escaped from deep within his throat. "You're getting impatient, Feixiao."

As the door closed, Fei Xiao withdrew his clenched fist and took a deep breath.

"She understood that this was exactly what Hu Lei wanted to see—to sow seeds of doubt among the higher-ups of the Immortal Ship. If she could bring Hu Lei back unharmed, all would be well; but if something went wrong, those seeds would sprout."

"Don't suppress yourself. I've said it before: we are the same kind," Hu Lei continued to entice.

"Once you become the War Chief, you can do whatever you want with those Bu Li people. Use them as cannon fodder, vanguards... or even destroy them all for experimental purposes."

Feixiao frowned, not quite understanding. Hulei seemed indifferent to the future of the tribe.

“Oh~ Tell me about it.” Feixiao’s voice clearly reached Hulei’s ears.

"A hint of mockery flashed in Hu Lei's sharp eyes; he finally couldn't hold back any longer."

"Because I... am separated from the hunting pack itself—!"

"The sound, like the roar of a lion, pierced through the gates of the cave and struck Feixiao's face."

Feixiao shook her head, her fluffy white fox ears closing. "What are you doing, showing off your loud voice?"

"What does your being the pack have to do with me? Hure... do you really understand me?"

Hu Lei remained silent. She seemed even more difficult to deal with than I had imagined. Besides, after being imprisoned for seven hundred years, isn't it normal for her to be out of touch with the times? Are you bullying an old person?

"The two military officers left behind by Fei Xiao in the Dark Prison exchanged a glance and gradually approached Hu Lei."

"The branches under the armor are growing at an accelerated rate."

"His calmness is only temporary, thanks to the medication. But the effects will wear off quickly, right?"

A burly, middle-aged fox-man with a thick head of white hair walked over, and there were totem-like patterns imprinted on his left shoulder.

Modu respectfully said, "Lord Hulei."

[Gui Naifen: Is this Hu Lei? He looks quite handsome. Ugh... He's hideous, a wicked beast. You know me, you wouldn't judge a book by its cover.]

[Su Chang: I know, you're just covering up a slip of the tongue.]

[Gui Naifen: She speaks without restraint.]

[Bell: This character model isn't even as good-looking as our NPCs.]

Hu Lei looked at Jiao Qiu, "Pathetic fox people, for thousands of years, we allowed you to live a life of ignominy, we gave you civilization. But for the freedom promised by the Immortal Boat people, you ultimately chose to betray us."

[Jiaoqiu: Thank you so much for treating us like slaves, for feeding us... and I also want to thank you for your teeth.]

[Walter: The Fairy Ship gave us more than just freedom; it also gave us human dignity and the will to resist.]

[Feixiao: Yes, I only realized after I was liberated that the star that guided my way was the light arrow of the Emperor's Bow.]

[The debt of gratitude owed to Bu Liren can never be repaid. (doge emoji)]

"But it doesn't matter. As long as you can smell your master's (Bu Li's) scent, you will always obediently return to our side... no matter how far you run away."

This guy is really arrogant, but I need to keep stalling for time.

Jiaoqiu squinted and smiled, "Hulei, have you ever wondered why it took these guys seven hundred years to finally think of coming to save you?"

Jiaoqiu continued sarcastically, "The days when Bu Liren was so arrogant are long gone. Before giving you hope of returning home, did they tell you these pathetic facts, Lord Hulei?"

"Now they have been crushed into a pile of sand by Yao Qing's Heavenly Strike General... by a fox-man, hiding in a corner of the Milky Way, trembling with fear. Like a drowning, wounded beast, desperately reaching out to grab any straw in its imagination, which is you."

Your Bu Li Empire no longer exists.

Hu Lei seized on the key point, "Yao Qing's general... a fox-man? Very interesting. Mo Du, is everything he said true?"

[Jingyuan: The Jiaoqiu envoy truly has great courage; even with his life hanging by a thread, he was still scheming against Hulei.]

[Feixiao: He's just telling the truth. How could there be any scheming involved?]

[Jiaoqiu: General Jingyuan, you flatter me. I am but a humble physician. In the video, I may simply have wanted to live a little longer.]

"...He wasn't lying," Modu replied. "She was a war slave who escaped from the hunting party, cannon fodder, a thief! She stole our strength and, relying on her knowledge of the Buli people, used every despicable means in the war—"

Hu Lei interrupted, “She defeated you. Modu, injustice is an excuse for the dead and the losers. Now that the pack is torn apart, who told you I was still alive, and who sent you here?”

He sighed at the end, but there was a light in his eyes.

“In our most desperate moment, it was the prophet Mangus of the Lord of the Eternal who guided us. Through her guidance, we gradually saw hope.”

Hu Lei asked in a muffled voice, "Prophet Mangus... what does she want to do?"

The prophet said: "The people of Buli have been divided for too long. Only your return can unite all the hunting parties and restore their former glory! Only then did we learn that you are still alive... It must be the manifestation of the Lord of Longevity!"

Chapter 184 Asking for help

Every word and action of the prophet was an expression of trust and obedience to him.

Pepper said provocatively, "You've all been deceived by that so-called prophet. She just sent you here to die."

“But her prophecy has come true! The leader of the war is right here!” Modu retorted loudly.

[Star: Poor Bu Liren is practically being trained into a domestic dog by Huanlong.]

[Qingyi: However, they performed quite well as pawns. Huanlong's goal was to let Hulei escape from the Netherworld Prison and cause chaos on the Immortal Ship.]

[Hu Lei: Foolish! The future of Bu Li Hunting Group can only be in our own hands; we are already a shell of our former selves.]

[Huanlong: What's wrong with being manipulated? At least I gave them a chance, didn't I?]

[Hurray: You are the prophet of the Lord of Immortality... a messenger of destruction.]

Jiaoqiu looked at the two indifferently, "Once the news of the Prison of Shadows spreads, the Cloud Cavalry will blockade all ports. You think you have escaped from the prison, but you are just trapped in the cage of Luofu."

Seeing how adept this fox-man was at sowing discord and stirring up trouble, Mo Du hurriedly assured Hu Lei that the supporting star raft would arrive soon.

"Luofu is currently focused on the martial arts ceremony, which is the best opportunity to escape Luofu. Once we return to Buli territory, revenge is only a matter of time."

Hu Lei now has a general understanding of the situation.

"Opportunity? To return to a crippled and weak hunting pack, to be manipulated by a ridiculous false prophet, to become a flag he waves and shouts at? Her plan is full of flaws. The only paths she has prepared for you are escape and death."

"Listen carefully, a wolf will never allow itself to become prey. From now on, you must follow my orders."

Wendy: As expected of a clan leader, she immediately grasped the key points from just a few words.