Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points

Chapter 528: Chapter 520: Skillful Diplomatic Tactics

“You just don’t understand! These two fox cubs may look small, but they are not ordinary foxes. You will naturally know once you start raising them. I had originally planned to buy you a tall green wolf to serve as your mount, but unfortunately, I didn’t come across a suitable one.”

“So that’s the case! Then I will take good care of them and raise them well.”

Wang Wanyan looked at the two fox cubs, and her naturally kind heart couldn’t help but be filled with maternal affection.

She poured a little water and fed them with soaked food using chopsticks.

The next day, early in the morning, Qin Niu went out and bought two handsome horses and food for the fox cubs. The price of horses was really not expensive, two horses that were even taller and better in quality than the Black Mare Horse, only costing a total of more than two hundred and sixty silver money.

Had it been in Black Tiger City, buying a single Black Mare Horse without spending a thousand silver money would be unthinkable.

The Myriad Beast Gang was the origin of many beast pets and had formed an industry advantage, with prices so low they were beyond imagination. However, the prices for those beast pets with special bloodlines or abilities were frighteningly high.

Qin Niu returned with the horses, and Wang Wanyan couldn’t wait to feed the two hungry fox cubs that were chirping and scrambling for food.

After soaking it in warm water, she fed them.

Seeing them eat with gusto, she was finally put at ease.

“This food isn’t cheap; it cost me a total of more than seventy silver money for three bags, an exorbitant price indeed.”

Even though Qin Niu had substantial wealth, spending money like water while abroad made him worry about depleting his resources.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Nevertheless, he did not hesitate to spend the necessary silver money.

Having finished their specialized food, the two little foxes seemed much calmer and cuddled together to sleep. The night before, due to extreme hunger, they had been climbing all over, making a constant ruckus.

Qin Niu glanced at the Green Demon Bee King, which was still evolving. The dark aura enveloping it seemed to have grown even denser.

On the other hand, the Green Ox showed little effect after consuming the Demon Core.

It continued its usual activities.

That was a stark contrast to the time it consumed the Ancient Banyan Tree Blood.

Upon checking its attributes, Qin Niu was pleasantly surprised to find that the Green Ox had advanced from Grade Six to Grade Seven. However, almost none of its attributes had changed, except for a significant increase in energy.

Skills, talents, and key attributes like lifespan remained unchanged.

Its lifespan seemed fixed at 9999 years and not increasing.

To be honest, having nearly ten thousand years of lifespan was already quite remarkable.

“Moo~!”

When the Green Ox saw its master approaching, it leaped out of the stall in high spirits and affectionately rubbed its head against Qin Niu’s body.

One could still feel the significant improvement in its strength.

The aura it emitted was much stronger than before.

Its movements had also become quicker.

“If one Demon Core only allows you to advance by one grade, then I would really be crying.”

Qin Niu petted its head and noticed that fine sparks were still flashing on its horns, indicating it was still refining and absorbing the Demon Core.

“Let’s set off!”

He led the two Black Mare Horses out. After a night’s rest, they were lively and energetic.

The elder who was managing the post station helped him with the saddles.

“Master Qin, here is the payment for the two Dragon Colt horses you bought, totaling two hundred and sixty silver money. Please accept it.”

“What does this mean?”

Qin Niu had bought the horses at the horse market outside. Why was the post station returning the money to him?

These tall horses were known by a resounding nickname, Dragon Colt.

A true Dragon Horse was generally chestnut-colored, with an odd shape and a long neck like that of a dragon.

These Dragon Colts could be a hybrid breed cultivated by the Myriad Beast Gang, a sub-species. Their pulling strength, endurance, and running speed were all quite impressive, much better than the so-called Sweaty Precious Horse.

Such superior horses were almost freely available here, and at very low prices.

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Only sold for a hundred and thirty Silver Money per horse.

Even an ordinary horse would cost fifteen or sixteen Silver Money. Its price was less than ten times that of an ordinary horse.

“You are a distinguished guest of the Myriad Beast Gang, and the Gang Leader has long instructed us to provide good hospitality to all participants of the Water and Land Dharma Assembly and Spirit Qi Realm Experts who traverse the territory of our gang. If I have not provided you with adequate hospitality, it would be my negligence.

The Dragon Colt is a mount bred by our gang. It is our honor that you have taken a liking to them, so how could we possibly accept your money?”

The old man spoke very sincerely.

“No, no, it’s only right and proper to pay for purchases. I can’t take this Silver Money back.”

Qin Niu repeatedly declined.

“Master Qin, please be assured that as the Myriad Beast Gang, we merely fulfill the hospitality due to a landlord without seeking any return, and there are absolutely no conditions attached. Please do not make this difficult for me. After you have participated in the Water and Land Dharma Assembly, you are welcome to stay with us again on your return trip.”

The old man was very persuasive, insisting that Qin Niu keep the returned silver money.

It’s very likely that the government would cover this expense directly.

“Well, then, I thank you for the Myriad Beast Gang’s generosity,” Qin Niu said, no longer refusing.

After settling his wife and Xiao Qing, Qin Niu drove the carriage away from the post house.

The diplomatic skills of the Myriad Beast Gang were extremely sophisticated and adept at winning people’s hearts.

As long as there were Spirit Qi Realm Experts passing through the territory of the Myriad Beast Gang, they could all expect gracious hospitality, even to the point of giving away horses worth nearly three hundred Silver Money.

It seemed like a huge expense, but in reality, it was money well spent.

After receiving favors, these crossing experts would surely remember them and have increased goodwill towards the Myriad Beast Gang.

In future conflicts involving the Myriad Beast Gang, naturally, they would remember this kindness and be inclined to favor the gang.

No sooner had the carriage left the post house than a strange man followed.

“Chi Xing is here to serve as Master Qin’s bodyguard!” the man declared.

At the sound of his voice, Qin Niu could not help but laugh quietly to himself.

It turned out to be Chi Xing, who had altered his appearance to look like a stranger.

“Ride one of the Dragon Colts at the back and guard our rear,” Qin Niu instructed.

“Got it!”

Chi Xing leaped onto one of the Dragon Colts and followed behind Qin Niu.

Wang Wanyan, inside the carriage, was quietly curious, whispering, “My husband, when did you hire a personal bodyguard?”

“The journey is quite dangerous, so I thought it safer to hire a bodyguard. His name is Chi Xing, and he’s quite skilled.”

“Oh!”

She nodded her head and said no more, internally calculating the likely high cost of hiring a Spirit Qi Realm Expert.

Once they were out of Rat City and still within the territory of the Myriad Beast Gang, they encountered no obstacles.

The Myriad Beast Gang had many sparsely populated areas since most of its population was concentrated in and around cities. Each Sect’s underlings had their own unique way of life.

With beast taming as their main activity, they needed to leave ample wild space for the beasts to roam.

This particular circumstance also resulted in an interesting concentration of population.

Two days later, their carriage left the territory of the Myriad Beast Gang and entered the territory of the No Peak Sect. This No Peak Sect was a rather weak Sect, possibly even weaker than the Black Tiger Gang.

It hadn’t been swallowed up by the Myriad Beast Gang because it bordered Fire Cloud Tunnel on another side.

Being situated between two powerful Sects, it served as a buffer zone.

Without No Peak Sect as a buffer, it would be easy for the two super Sects to come into direct conflict.

As one can imagine, life for No Peak Sect, wedged between two super Sects, was not easy. Although they had not been wiped out, forces from both super Sects frequently intruded into No Peak Sect’s territory without restraint.

The wife of Chi Xing had fallen victim in No Peak Sect’s territory while pursuing a Gold-Striped Lightning Leopard.

Despite its name, No Peak Sect’s territory was actually full of mountains; it only seemed peakless because the mountains were layered and surrounded by mist, giving the appearance of having no peaks.

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