Xiao Wenbing was even more puzzled. He saw his master turn his head and give him a meaningful look. He then realized that there must be some reason he didn't know, so he stopped arguing.
"Since you've agreed, then I'll wait for you outside." The Food King was in a good mood, laughed several times, and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute."
"Are you going to back out?" The Food King was taken aback, and when he turned to look at him, his eyes were filled with deep dissatisfaction.
Xiao Wenbing smiled and shook his head, saying, "Why go through all that trouble to go out? Just stay in the main hall. That's a mustard seed space created by the Treasure God using divine power. Although it's not as big as the Demon Suppression Star, it's more than enough as a fighting arena."
The King of Food hesitated for a moment, then said, "You can't use the power of the Treasure God there."
Xiao Wenbing's smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "Since I have agreed, I will naturally not go back on my word. If you do not believe me, then you can choose the location for the duel."
"No need for that." The Food King tossed his head and said, "I'll wait for you there." With that, he moved swiftly and disappeared.
Seeing that the Food King had disappeared, Xiao Wenbing asked, "Master, what brings you here?"
The old Taoist priest pointed at the fairy butterfly with annoyance and said, "It's all because of this little fellow."
"What?"
"Since I went back, this little one has been squatting by my side every day, wanting me to bring her to see you. I am the current head of the Secret Talisman Sect. Besides, I haven't finished distributing all the magic treasures you gave me last time, so I don't have time to deal with this little one. I had no choice but to bring her here."
Seeing his master's helpless expression, Xiao Wenbing found it amusing. This old man had actually been driven crazy by the Butterfly Fairy. Clearly, the Butterfly Fairy was becoming increasingly intelligent and more like a human.
"Master, thank you for your trouble."
"It's no trouble, but when you see Old Zhang in the future, just apologize to him more often."
"Master Zhang? Why?"
"Old Master Zhang raised Butterfly Fairy for eight hundred years, but Butterfly Fairy has been by your side for less than eight years. This little thing is only thinking about you, which has really angered Old Master Zhang." Old Master Xianyun said with a smile. Whenever he thought of Old Master Zhang's angry appearance with his beard puffed out and eyes glaring, the old man would smile for a long time.
Xiao Wenbing also laughed and said, "Master, Butterfly Fairy and I are connected by blood. It would be strange if she didn't care about me."
“I know, the power of blood oath is indeed great.” As he spoke, the old Taoist’s gaze seemed to casually sweep around, then he lowered his voice and said, “Where is the treasure god? Isn’t it your master? You’ve used its mustard seed space without permission. Aren’t you afraid it will reprimand you?”
In the eyes of the old Taoist priest Xianyun, it is not shameful for a cultivator to recognize a true deity as their master; on the contrary, many people long for such a thing but cannot attain it.
However, in legends, all gods are noble and majestic, and the attitude of the baby god towards him undoubtedly proves this point.
If the old Taoist priest himself had such a master, he would certainly be extremely respectful and would not dare to have the slightest disrespectful thought.
However, Xiao Wenbing was clearly much more careless, using his master's mustard seed space without permission, which greatly worried the old Taoist. If the treasure god became angry, there might truly be no one in this realm who could save Xiao Wenbing's life.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts Chapter 268: Invitation to Battle
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback, then realized that his attitude towards the treasure god was completely different from that of the old Taoist Xianyun!
With a slight smile, Xiao Wenbing casually reassured him, "Ha, Master, don't worry. The Treasure God has already instructed that, apart from the inner hall's forbidden area, I am in charge of all other places within the Myriad Treasures Hall."
He said this to echo his master's tone; otherwise, if he knew the true contents of this master-servant contract, the old Taoist Xianyun would probably faint on the spot.
"Well, that's good. But you must remember, such an opportunity is one in a million, so you must make the most of it..." The old Taoist priest Xianyun earnestly instructed his precious disciple.
"Yes." Xiao Wenbing nodded in acceptance, but in his heart he was pondering what he should grasp. Was he not getting along well with the Treasure God? A thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that his master meant for him to try to please the Treasure God?
However, judging from the way the precious god looked, it really didn't have the slightest air of a master or any dignity, so Xiao Wenbing really couldn't muster any respect or admiration for it.
Strangely enough, the Baby God only ever appeared in this form in front of me, Zhang Yaqi, and Feng Baiyi. If there were any outsiders present, it would immediately display an arrogant and unapproachable air of superiority.
Hmm, this face-changing skill is definitely worth learning a thing or two.
Lost in thought, he led the old Taoist priest Xianyun and Butterfly Fairy toward the main hall. Suddenly, he heard the old Taoist priest Xianyun's voice in his ear: "Senior Shi Wang is, after all, a top expert among the older generation. Even three thousand years ago, he was renowned and extraordinary. Hold on for a while, then admit defeat when the opportunity arises. Remember, never be reckless."
Xiao Wenbing stopped in his tracks and asked, "Master, the Butterfly Fairy is a demon, while the Food King is a spirit. They are not of the same race, so how could he possibly teach you some unique skill?"
The old Taoist priest Xianyun tugged at his beard slightly and said, "The man-eating flower clan was a powerful race with a great reputation three thousand years ago."
Xiao Wenbing nodded and said, "This disciple understands, but we already suffered the calamity of annihilation when the demons invaded."
"Yes, but before the demon invasion, Zhenmo Star was the territory of the man-eating flower clan and the butterfly fairy clan."
"Butterfly fairy and man-eating flower?" Xiao Wenbing was greatly surprised. He simply couldn't connect these two completely different creatures.
"Yes, in that past battle, both races suffered annihilation. The Food King is the only remaining expert among the man-eating flower race, while the Butterfly Fairy is probably just a few left in the cultivation world."
“Disciple understands. You mean that it will be beneficial for Butterfly Fairy to stay with him for three days.” Xiao Wenbing stopped in his tracks, immediately understanding, and couldn’t help but smile.
The old Taoist priest nodded slightly. This disciple was indeed a clever one: "Yes, do you understand now?"
Xiao Wenbing solemnly promised, "This disciple understands. In the upcoming competition with the Food King, I will give it my all and strive for defeat."
This time, it was the old Taoist Xianyun who was stunned. What did he mean by going all out to seek defeat? When did his disciple's tone become so arrogant?
However, a closer look at his expression revealed not a trace of impatience; his words seemed to come out naturally, instilling in one a strong sense of trust.
His steps faltered slightly, and the old Taoist sighed inwardly. Although he didn't know what had happened on Zhenmo Star, Xiao Wenbing had indeed changed...
Upon arriving at the entrance of the main hall, Xiao Wenbing turned back to look at his master, who seemed hesitant to speak, and reassured him, "Master, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
The old Taoist priest nodded and watched him enter the main hall, a faint sense of bewilderment rising in his heart. This child has finally grown up...
The inside and outside of the main hall are two completely different worlds. Stepping in is like entering a vast and boundless world. Looking up, the mountains and rivers are beautiful and seem to have no end.