"Are you here to cause trouble?"
"If you don't explain yourself clearly, don't even think about walking out of here!"
"Stop! Don't frighten our guests!" Andes Vulture said, then looked at Qin Jing and said, enunciating each word clearly, "But there's something I need to make clear: Sky Clan! This is it! We'll take back that stadium over there sooner or later. You'd better remember that, or my men might have a short temper."
"Well, which side is the Sky Clan and which side is the orthodox one doesn't really matter to me as a human. But I'm here because I accepted the commission from the God of War, Falcon, so can you answer a few questions for me?" Qin Jing asked calmly, not taking the bird demons' threats seriously. If he were afraid, he wouldn't have come in the first place.
The surrounding monsters were all shocked. It seemed that even though they were threatening to leave their tribe and establish their own, they still respected Hayabusa, who was regarded as their queen and a god.
"Lord Hayabusa..."
"God of War!"
"Does Her Majesty intend to intervene in this matter?"
The golden eagle laughed loudly, "Hahaha, so it's your profession. You should have said so earlier. Come, Brother Qin Jing, please sit down. As long as you're not on the golden eagle's side, I'll definitely tell you everything I know."
"Thank you for your cooperation." Qin Jing pulled Alice to sit down on the sofa and asked about the reason for the Andean eagle's departure.
Section 212, Chapter 28: Conspiracy and the Jewel Key
In response to Qin Jing's question, Andean Eagle pondered for a moment. Most of the time, he just disliked the golden eagles, and he hadn't really thought about the reasons.
"Well... to put it simply, we can't stand the militaristic management of those Golden Eagles. They restrict everything so much, and we don't have any of the freedom that the Sky Clan should have. We are free spirits who don't need rules to bind us! Right, brothers?" the Andean Vulture shouted.
The monsters on the ground floor and in the large warehouse all shouted loudly.
"Yeah yeah!"
"Big brother is right! What we want is freedom!"
"Moreover, the other side claims to follow the rules, but in reality, they are just trying to benefit themselves. My strength is no less than that of the Golden Eagle, but to become the leader, we have to vote. Shouldn't the strongest monster lead the other brothers to fight forward? But most of the Sky Clan have been brainwashed and would actually want to vote for that guy who sits in the highest place all day and just holds meetings and stamps documents."
“A true leader should always be on the front lines, someone whose brothers follow them, right?” Andean Eagle shouted.
Yes! Yes!
"Golden Eagle and his ilk are cowards!"
"I see, different philosophies, huh?" Qin Jing took notes.
If the Golden Eagles are like a strictly hierarchical army, then the Andean Vultures are more like a gang.
If, due to discipline and rules, the Golden Eagle organization divides the floors into several levels, with different ranks assigned to different areas, then subordinates always obey their superiors.
The atmosphere here is much more relaxed and free. Andes Vulture, the boss, sits on the sofa with his legs crossed, smoking a cigar, while some of his underlings chat in the back, and others stand on the iron staircase of the warehouse.
"So when do you plan to start the war?" Qin Jing asked casually.
"Of course...!" The monster was about to say it.
But after being glared at by an Andean vulture, he quickly covered his mouth.
"Brother Qin Jing, I can't tell you that," Andes Vulture said with a smile.
"Yes, I understand. It's okay if you don't want to say." Qin Jing smiled back, waving the pen in her hand, and continued to ask.
"Everyone here seems very strong. Compared to the other side, we have more high-quality combat power here, but the other side has several times more of us. What makes you so confident?"
“There’s no such thing. Competitions are all about strength! Strength! According to the rules of the monsters, the one with the strongest fist wins, and the strongest one leads their brethren forward. Don’t you think that’s the right thing to do?” The Andean Vulture said with a confident and rugged smile.
"I understand. Thank you for accepting my interview. I will come to visit again in a few days," Qin Jing said, pulling Alice along as she stood up.
"Is this all right? Why don't you stay for a drink before you go?" the Andean eagle invited.
"No, minors are not allowed to drink alcohol. Goodbye then." Qin Jing waved her hand.
Qin Jing was unable to uncover the truth.
After Qin Jing left, the atmosphere in the warehouse changed.
"Boss, it seems the Queen has taken notice of this matter. Shall we launch another surprise attack tonight?" the monster asked in a deep voice.
"Hmph, I guess I'll have to cancel it for now. I originally wanted to seize the stadium, force the Golden Eagle to fight me one-on-one, and take over the entire Sky Clan in one fell swoop," the Andean Vulture said unhappily.
"Damn it, just because of this human, our plan has to end like this? We can't let him get away like this! Catch him and give him a beating!" a monster said angrily.
“Shut up. Humans are fine, but the problem is that he has the Fox Sage and the Wolf God Academy backing him up. Now that Falcon Qing has commissioned him to investigate, we can’t touch him,” said the Andean Vulture.
"Boss, what should we do now?" the monster asked.
"Keep training going, then go and recruit all the Sky Clan members you have connections with to our side! No matter what, we must gain a numerical advantage before the Tiger God Festival begins! This is about our lifelong wealth and glory! Once I rise, I will certainly not treat you unfairly! Understand, my minions!" the Andean Vulture roared.
"Got it, boss!"
"Leave it to us, sir!"
As he spoke, the Andean eagle took out a silver key inlaid with many gems from its leather jacket. At the center of the key was a dazzling red gem, and it seemed to be pondering something.
This was the key he had obtained from that great serpent monster. The words the monster had said to him still echoed in his mind like a nightmare, causing turmoil within him.
That night in a secluded bar.
“Did you know? There’s a legend about the Demon God’s Treasure Vault during this Tiger God Festival,” the effeminate man with long black hair said in a hoarse voice to the Andean eagle.
"The Demon God's Treasury? It's the legendary treasury left behind in some secret realm by those who transcended the level of great demons and became true demon gods after leaving this world? It's said that the academy will give the greatest reward as long as the location of that treasury is found?" Andes Vulture asked in surprise.
"Yes, legend has it that it contains all the wealth of the Demon God, including spiritual medicines and treasures that even great demons covet. It would be enough to buy the entire Penglai Academy. It awaits a destined successor to open it and obtain all the wealth left behind by the Demon God," the snake demon said with a smile.
"The entire Penglai Academy? How many places would that be?" Andes Vulture exclaimed in surprise.
"There are more than you can imagine, so here you are." The snake demon smiled and pushed the ruby key toward the Andean eagle.
"This...this is?!" the Andean eagle asked, its breathing quickening.
"It's the key to open that treasure vault. Once you find it, everything inside is yours," the snake demon said with a smile.
"...What do you want me to do with this?" Andean Eagle's hand trembled slightly. He was born in the slums of this continent and had witnessed all kinds of cruelty since childhood. He knew that the happiness and peace on the surface of the monster world were just decorations. The real reality was always the cruel survival of the fittest.
So he trained and practiced relentlessly, passed the entrance exam for Hourai Academy, and lived on a scholarship. Only he himself knows the hardships and pain he endured before reaching his current status.
In such a world, besides fists, money is the best thing.
Money can make a monster noble. Money can make a monster virtuous. Money can make a monster happy. Money can make a monster free and independent. Money can make a monster pursue its dreams without worry.
Money is not the most important thing, but it is the most indispensable thing.
"You don't need to do anything. When you see this key and decide to fight for this treasure vault, I will have already obtained what I need," the snake demon said with a sinister smile.
The snake demon was very strange. The Andean eagle felt as if it had been used, but it couldn't figure out what the other party wanted to do, and now it didn't want to know anymore.
If he had the chance to obtain the treasure, his life would be completely transformed. No, it wouldn't just be for himself. Even his brothers of humble origins who followed him would enjoy unprecedented wealth and luxury.
It can directly change their fate of working for wealthy families, even after they have devoted themselves to studying and practicing for over ten years.
The Andean eagle trembled slightly, reached out and grabbed the key, and never put it down again.
P.S.: [From now on, updates will be at this time.]
Section 213, Page 29: The Arrival of the External Team
At this moment, light surged in all directions within the secret realm of Penglai Academy.
From the vast ocean, a whale was spouting high jets of water when suddenly a giant wave crashed down, throwing the whale back into the sea.
Emerging from the sea was a colossal white creature, a beluga whale with a single horn, but more than ten times larger than a typical whale.
Above the whale's head was a glass sphere resembling foam. Upon closer inspection, a castle was built inside. Standing before the castle—or rather, floating in front of it—were several handsome young men and women wearing crowns and swimsuits. The men were shirtless, revealing their well-built muscles. The women wore seashell bras, and their lower bodies were also long fish tails of various colors, their beautiful scales shimmering like jewels.
"We're almost at Penglai Academy. This Tiger God Festival must be won by our sea tribe."
"Are there two sisters studying here?" a woman asked.
The woman next to her thought for a moment and said, "Ah, it seems to be Shark and... who was it again? That child who likes to hug and read human books, the one who doesn't like to be around people."
“Sisters, it’s a whale! You shouldn’t forget your youngest sister.” At this moment, a cute little girl walked over. Unlike girls who wear seashells or men who show off their muscles, she wore a light blue vest. She was the 106th child of the Sea King, the same age as the shark, and destined to grow from a girl into a boy.
"Ahaha, sorry, little eel. But every few years, Father will spread his seed everywhere. The youngest sister and so on will soon become the last few dozen. If it weren't for special children like you, they wouldn't remember at all."
"...Is that so?" Lan Huashan gave an awkward smile, the image of the Sea Emperor galloping through the sea like a dolphin flashing through his mind. "Hahaha! My cannonballs are more numerous and bigger than the Dragon God's!"
"The Sea Emperor is a stud, and his descendants are all studs too. I think if our Blue Flower Royal Family continues like this, sooner or later we'll become like salmon and crucian carp, everywhere," the young lady complained.
"Stop talking, sister, I feel like it's really possible..." the eel said helplessly.
The narwhal rose from the sea, emitting a high-pitched and long cry, like a cruise ship setting sail into the sea of clouds, heading towards Hourai Academy.
Inside the school's cooking classroom, the whale suddenly shivered. The blue-haired girl squinted and said, "I have a bad feeling, like something I hate is getting closer and closer."
Meanwhile, high in the sky on the other side, a sun appeared. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a huge fireball, inside which looked like a burning firebird, and from within came bursts of the silvery laughter of young girls.
They are fire spirits living inside the supervolcano of Yellowstone National Park, a hidden gem in the Americas. As spirits embodying the natural phenomenon of fire, they appear to be cute and lively girls, but when angry or excited, their entire bodies burst into flames.
"Haha, I heard there are lots of elves here too!"
"Haha, could there be wind spirits here?"
"Haha, could there be earth spirits here?"
"Water sprites are annoying, so we don't need them!"
"If there were an Ice Sprite..."
"Then let her bully us to her heart's content! Wahahaha!"
"How interesting! Let's melt her down to the size of a pudding."
The fire spirit, transformed into a firebird, hurtled towards Penglai Academy like a meteorite.
Inside the academy, the ice and snow sprite Youyou suddenly jumped up, crying out, "Oh no! Oh no! Xiaojing! Help me!"
The girl with snow-white hair skipped and hopped towards the cooking classroom.
Meanwhile, in the forest on the other side.
A black panther demon, dressed in all black like an assassin, is giving a lecture to the students.
"I will be watching you from the shadows. As servants of Lord White Tiger, we have an obligation to win this Tiger God Festival. But don't forget our mission."
"Understood, teacher!" the monsters from Byakko Academy who were participating in the competition replied.
"How can those schools that play all day compare to us warriors who go in and out of battle and fight every day?"
"The only one we need to be careful of is probably 'Martial God' Falcon Qing. As long as the other four Heavenly Kings don't become great demons, they won't pose any threat at all."
"Don't be too careless. That's the first academy to open up to folk monsters, Penglai, which is said to embrace all races in the world. There might be some monsters there with extraordinary talents and special abilities," the scarred tiger demon in the lead said calmly.
"I know, I know. I heard that the special forces, the Cat Army, will also send a small team to accompany us. I wonder if there will be any pretty girls among them," Leopard said with a flippant smile.
"Stop talking, let's line up," his companion reminded him.
"What is our White Tiger Army's operational strategy!" Scarface Tiger Demon roared.
All the monsters instantly stood at attention, ramrod straight, including the previously frivolous leopard demon, and roared in unison, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!"
At this moment, the great demon black panther walked over with a group of cat-women with animal ears, and there was also a cat-eared man among them, who seemed to be very popular.
"The cat team here will serve as your backup, and this person will become your teammate, fighting alongside you. Get along well," Black Panther said, pointing to the cat-eared man surrounded by catwomen.
The cat-eared man was tall and handsome by human standards. His witty remarks made the catgirls around him giggle. Although he had cat ears on his head, he also had human ears on his lower body, and his aura gave them a strange feeling.
"Wait, your aura is strange, unlike any other monster we've ever seen. I can't let someone of unknown origin join the team. Explain your identity," Scarface Tiger asked, staring at the handsome man in Catwoman's group.
“Of course, because I’m human,” the handsome man said, taking off his cat ears.
"Humans!?"
"Yes, nice to meet you. I am Gao Quan," the handsome man who had removed his cat ears greeted.
"Wait a minute? Our secret mission is to bring humans here, right? There are already humans at the school. Is it still necessary for us to carry out this mission?" Leopard whispered to his companion.
“Of course! As long as the order isn’t canceled, it has to be completed. We can’t tarnish the White Tiger Army’s reputation,” Scarface Tiger said.
"Well, I know. But that's probably because the people over there are a bit special, like the multicolored camellias," the leopard guessed.
"No! Actually, I don't think it's necessary, because I'm more outstanding than Qin Jing," Gao Quan replied with a smile.
At this time, there were still two months until the Tiger God Festival. Schools from other worlds also sent their own participating teams to Hourai Academy to enroll as exchange students.
Section 214, Chapter 30: The Noisy Hourai Academy
A giant white whale with a single horn drifting in the sky, a firebird falling like a meteorite, and exchange student teams from other schools all flew towards Hourai Academy.
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