On the other side.
Chi You looked at the exasperated Emperor with a wicked grin. "Aiya, Big Brother, what's wrong with you? Why the long face?"
"Forget it, I don't want to look at your big donkey face. You can chat with the Boss here. I need to find Zhan'er. Tell him to hurry up and work harder. Don't you see how few people are left at home? We old folks are more numerous than the young ones."
Watching Chi You's receding figure, the Emperor angrily turned to Yan Emperor. "Big Brother, what does this third brat, Hu Zi, mean?"
Yan Emperor waved his hand and patted the Emperor's head. "What does he mean?"
"What else could he mean?"
"So you're allowed to bully honest people, but honest people aren't allowed to fight back?"
"I think you shouldn't stay here with me. Continue your patrol of the heavens."
"You haven't even finished your important tasks, why did you run back? How old are you, and you still don't let me worry."
With that, he tore open the void and, just as he had thrown Zi Qi and the others, he threw the Emperor into it as well.
Chi You arrived beside Lin Zhan and Tie Dashan. "You wicked brat, you've really screwed Old Tie this time."
"Even so, Old Tie is a notable figure among the myriad races. He's killed dozens of Ancestor-level Great Emperors. Now, all his reputation is gone."
"This time, the entire heavens will spread the word that the Iron Eater clan's Ancestor-level Great Emperor, Tie Dashan, privately bites dogs to relieve stress. Is this societal injustice or a perversion of bear nature?"
Chi You shook his head, his voice rambling. The young Taoist priest's eyes suddenly lit up. He winked at Xiao Bao, who was lying on the ground. Xiao Bao gave a subtle nod, then took out a miniature camera and started recording.
Lin Zhan curled his lips. "Ancestor, this isn't my fault. Old Ancestor Tie ate something bad himself. Don't think about making me pay. I can eat and drink, but you won't get any money from me."
Chi You was stunned, then he realized. This kid was a real miser.
"What are you talking about, kid? Do I look like someone who lacks money?" Su Dan Novel Network
"When this Ancestor and these brothers came out, we killed sixteen abyssal demon dragons of the Great Emperor level. Can this Ancestor lack your paltry sum?"
As he spoke, he threw a demon dragon crystal core to Lin Zhan and the young Taoist. "One for each of you, play with them."
Lin Zhan looked at the crystal core, a meter in diameter, in his hand and said hesitantly, "An... Ancestor, is this really an Ancestor-level crystal core?"
Chi You nodded. "That's right, it's this thing. I just dug it out of an abyssal demon dragon's head a few days ago. Guaranteed fresh."
"It's just too big. When this Ancestor kills a few Great Emperors of the Divine Race, I'll get you two divine crystals to play with."
Then, he took out two sets of feather cloaks woven from the feathers of the Jiuli Yellow Sparrow. He handed one set to Lin Zhan and the other to Xiao Tuanzi.
"This set is for your wife. When this Ancestor first saw you brats, I felt an immediate connection. I won't say any more. From now on, you brats are my grandchildren, and I am your ancestor."
Lin Zhan and the young Taoist, shamelessly, exchanged a look. They quickly knelt before Chi You and shouted, "Grandson greets Grand Ancestor."
Chi You laughed heartily. "Good, good, good. You are all good children." He then tore open the void beside him and shouted into it, "Second Brother, did you hear that? I am Zhan'er's direct ancestor now. You can go play somewhere else."
Lin Zhan and the others looked at the void in confusion, only faintly hearing a roar from within: "Third Hu Zi, I'll go f*** your ancestors."
Chi You chuckled and muttered softly, "You dimwit, I've always called your father 'Grandpa'."
Yan Emperor shook his head with a wry smile and lightly kicked Lin Zhan and the young Taoist twice. "You two money-grubbing little brats, can't you have any aspirations? It's just a Great Emperor-level crystal core, have you never seen one before?"
Lin Zhan and the young Taoist shook their heads together and said in unison, "Never seen one."
"Hahaha, these two children are interesting." Chi You laughed heartily and then turned to Yan Emperor. "Boss, I'll leave the household to you. We've been out for several days, and the outer perimeter of the Qi Luck Sea needs patrolling. I'll take the brothers back now."
Yan Emperor nodded. "Go, third brother. Be careful, you brothers too."
"Also, if you see my father, tell him that Emperor Yao has returned to the Shan Hai Jing. We should also gather our troops."
Chi You nodded. A military whistle sounded, and everyone jumped onto the little Kunpeng and vanished into the void.
Yan Emperor looked at Lin Zhan, who was lost in thought. "Child, don't overthink it. Fight the war of the myriad races as you normally would. Even if you lose, it's no big deal. The sky will fall, and we old guys will hold it up."
Lin Zhan nodded. "Old Ancestor, our logistics and army are almost ready. We're just waiting for the war fortress to be completed."
"However, the strength of our brothers is still a bit lacking. They aren't even Lords yet. How can they lead the soldiers into battle? I want to call everyone over for a month of special training."
Yan Emperor nodded in strong agreement. "Well done, child. Go and call all those children over. Strive to advance another level before the war begins."
"Also, your purchased storage secret realm from the Holy Spirit clan is finished. Emperor Huang happened to be patrolling the heavens and brought these four secret realms back. Who are you planning to bind them to this time?"
Lin Zhan pointed to the young Taoist beside him. "Still him."
Yan Emperor nodded and casually threw out four light orbs, which were firmly sealed into the young Taoist's soul.
"Tsk tsk, this kid is a rich man now. Not to mention the resources within the secret realms, just these eight storage secret realms are worth a fortune."
Lin Zhan said to the young Taoist, "Brother-in-law, take Ya'er to Qing Qiu and pick up your elder sister-in-law and Ancestor Daji. After all, Ancestor Daji is pregnant, and it's better to have her recuperate in the Shennong clan."
"Alright, I'll go now." The young Taoist priest quickly nodded, pulled Lin Ya'er, and rode the husky out.
Lin Zhan shouted from behind, "By the way, contact those beasts in the team and tell them to come for special training."
Watching the young Taoist disappear, Yan Emperor chuckled. "You're sending this silly fatty away, what do you want to say?"
"Are you afraid you'll lose and want me to protect this little fatty?"
Lin Zhan grinned. "Heh heh, Ancestor, you are wise. Nothing can escape your eyes. That's exactly what I mean. Do you think there's any way?"