Lin Zhan looked at the 3,888 Iron-Eating Beasts before him and was momentarily bewildered.
According to Tie Lao Si, the number 3,888 was auspicious. Their family wasn't lacking a few dozen bears, and if there was an opportunity in the future, he would try to gather 8,888 for his brother.
Xiao Bao tugged on Lin Zhan's sleeve and whispered, “Boss, listen to your brother, quickly find Xiao Ming back. To deal with shameless people, you need someone even more shameless. Otherwise, these bear cubs will eat you out of house and home, down to your underwear.”
There was no other way. These 3,888 King Iron-Eating Beasts ate a whole month's worth of meat for the entire army in a single meal.
If they didn't call back the little Taoist with the portable secret realm, even an imperial throne wouldn't be enough.
These foolish brutes, they didn't care if you were an Emperor-level mighty being. Their family had plenty, and if the young ones couldn't handle you, the elders would come out immediately.
With their black and white patterned coats, they just wandered around freeloading and eating. No matter who you were, you had to tolerate them.
The title of "China's Number One Scoundrel" wasn't given for nothing.
In a short while, a confused-looking Xiao Dao Shi was dragged over by his collar by Cao Yu.
Seeing the group of pandas, Xiao Dao Shi's eyes lit up as he exclaimed, “Damn, brother, where did you get these treasures? We're rich this time! These guys are experts at robbing and pillaging!”
He then ran towards the Iron-Eating Beasts, shouting as he went, “Big brothers, give me three days, and I'll give you back an invincible army!”
Lin Zhan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead as he watched Xiao Dao Shi, saying, “Invincible army? I think it's a rogue army.”
The next morning, Lin Zhan woke up early.
He went to the training grounds and nodded to the soldiers of the Wind God Winged Dragon Knight Order, saying, “Everyone, take care. This battle will be a great victory.”
“Great victory!”
“Great victory!”
“Great victory!”
After three shouts, he, along with Xuan Shang and the other three, flew towards the allied forces of the Necromancer race.
Following closely behind were the Golden Wolf Riders, led by Temujin and the grassland kings.
Accompanying them were Bao Yi, Bao Bing, and Bao Ding, three ancestral figures of the Great Shang with immense power.
Wang Jian led the Second Army Group towards the Undead Canyon, preparing to set an ambush there.
The two old Heavenly Masters from the Tianshi Mansion also brought 80,000 Dao Soldiers, and Jiang Zheng and Leng Shan led the Hunter Special Operations Brigade on the expedition.
The only ones left in the camp were the 3,888 King Iron-Eating Beasts of the National Treasure Army and the Xuan Bird Army of the Great Shang.
Chang Ruo, Cao Yu, Shang Tang, and Tie Lao San, after bidding farewell to Lin Zhan, also went out to search for the hidden Emperor-level undead beings.
Since there were no Emperor-level mighty beings guarding the camp, Zhu Ren and Zhu Gui, father and son, stayed by Lin Zhan's side, protecting him closely, lest any more abominations appear and kill the Emperor's son of the Great Shang.
Also under strict protection was the little Taoist Zhang Haoming, and the remaining two old Heavenly Masters.
However, the little fat man seemed to be perfectly safe.
Rows of black and white patterned big heads sat opposite the little Taoist.
Tie Lao Si, Tie Lao Wu, Tie Lao Liu, Tie Lao Qi, and Tie Lao Ba, five Emperor Iron-Eating Beasts, acted like invigilators. If a panda wasn't listening attentively, they'd give it a big slap.
“Our ancestors taught us through personal experience that if you're not ruthless, you won't stand firm, especially in this chaotic era of warring races. Whether you're human or bear, you have to be ruthless, or you'll be bullied.”
“If you're not ruthless, you won't succeed. If you don't succeed, you'll watch others date, crave others' meat, smell others' drinks, and endure others beating you.”
“Everyone tell me, do you want to live like this?”
The little Taoist, as if possessed by Emperor Gaozu of Han, began the first brainwashing lesson for the National Treasure Army.
“No, no! Who dares treat us like this? We'll smash their heads to bits!”
A group of newly released pandas said in their hometown dialect.
“That’s right, anyone who can pee standing up doesn't want to live like this. So what should we do?”
The little Taoist nodded, seeing the excited crowd of national treasures.
“Hmm, the morale is usable.”
“Beat them!”
“Get them!”
“Kill those bastards!”
The little Taoist further incited the emotions of these national treasures, saying, “That’s right, we have to beat them until they have no temper, let them know who the boss is on this street of all races in the heavens!”
“But fighting isn't free. First, you need brothers, and second, you need money.”
“So, our main task from now on is to make money, make money, and make a lot of money.”
The little Taoist nodded with satisfaction and said, “What is our core tenet?”
A group of pandas shouted in unison, “Make money!”
“Very good.”
The little Taoist asked again, “What is our code of conduct?”
The pandas answered again, “Be ruthless, be black-hearted, be thick-skinned, and sell your big brother.”
“Okay, class dismissed, time for breakfast.”
Lin Dashao watched the results of the little Taoist's teaching and nodded with satisfaction:
“Not bad, this kind of class should be popularized more in the future… Wait, damn it, this little fat guy is selling his big brother, and his big brother is me… Damn it!”
The big shots on the side secretly watched the little Taoist's lecture and couldn't help but feel deeply: This kid is truly a talent.
If the Tianshi Mansion hadn't been ruined by this little fat guy over the years, it would definitely be due to the protection of the Ancestral Master.
Then, they looked at the Great Shang people with pity.
The sixth-generation old Heavenly Master sighed and shook his head helplessly:
“Alas, the sect is unfortunate. I hope the Ancestral Master blesses us… we…”
Then he realized and looked at the Great Shang people with a mischievous smile.
“Why should I worry? This kid is a live-in son-in-law of Great Shang. If the sky falls, these tall fellows from Great Shang will bear it.”
“Besides, the big brother this kid is going to sell must be that brat Lin Zhan. I have to say, Haoming has good taste. Lin Zhan will definitely fetch two more yuan per jin than other big brothers. This deal is worth it!”
The sixth-generation old Heavenly Master smiled and greeted the old ancestors of Great Shang:
“Oh, greetings to you, my relatives! Haha, we’ll all be family from now on. If you need anything from us, just ask, don’t be polite!”
After speaking, he walked towards the little Taoist with a smile.
The old ancestors of Great Shang who were present looked at the departing sixth-generation old Heavenly Master in confusion.
Di Xin tugged on Zhu Gui's clothes and said, “Old Ancestor, what’s wrong with this old Taoist? Did we hit his head last time?”
Zhu Gui shook his head in confusion. “I don’t know. Our Great Shang has been established for thousands of years, and we’ve never encountered anything like this. Perhaps this old fellow had a nocturnal emission last night.”
Zhu Ren quickly agreed, “Let me tell you, stay away from this old guy. His character is not good, and he likes to play dirty.”