Wang Baole had been sitting cross-legged in the pagoda, waiting for Xie Haiyang's arrival. When he heard Little Sister's words, he opened his eyes and arched his eyebrows. He couldn't conceal the smug look on his face.
Part of the smug look came from the fact that Xie Haiyang had arrived just as he had expected, and the other part came from the fact that he was the most handsome man in the Federation.
"It's been a long time since someone called me that …." Wang Baole sighed inwardly. At the same time, he was surprised that Xie Haiyang had addressed him as Sect Uncle. He was just about to call Xie Haiyang in when Little Missy's lazy voice rang out in his mind.
"Do you have any shame?"
"Huh?" Wang Baole was a bit displeased.
"What do you mean?!"
"I asked you if you have any shame, fatty. I've been following you since you were a little kid. All these years, I've only heard you call yourself the most handsome man in the Federation. I've never heard anyone call you that. And now you're saying it's been a long time since someone called you that …. Do you have any shame?"
Wang Baole glared at her. If anyone else had heard her words, they would have been embarrassed, if not enraged. But Wang Baole was no ordinary person. His eyes widened, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.
"Little Missy, why are you so unconfident? I have to correct you. Don't always care about what other people think. For Cultivators like us, self-confidence is the most important thing. As long as we think we can do it, then all the living things in the world will naturally act according to our wishes. You …. "Wang Baole sighed and shook his head.
"You damned fatty! You're just too thick-skinned!"
"Little Missy, could it be that even soul bodies have periods?" Wang Baole's expression was the same as ever as he spoke. His words caused Little Missy to choke. She could only snort coldly and give up. However, she was still trying to figure out what was going on.
Actually, she had noticed that her temper had been a bit strange recently. Normally, when she was behind the mask, she could sense it, but it wasn't so obvious. But today, for some reason, she couldn't control herself.
"Something's off …" Inside the mask, Little Missy sat cross-legged with her chin propped up, a thoughtful look in her eyes.
Just as she was thinking about why her temper had increased recently, Wang Baole had already called for Xie Haiyang, who was waiting outside, to enter. As the door to the pagoda opened, Wang Baole walked out with a warm smile on his face.
As soon as he saw Wang Baole, Xie Haiyang took a deep breath and bowed deeply once more.
"Disciple Xie Haiyang pays his respects to Martial Uncle Sixteen!"
"Brother Haiyang, why are you doing this?" Wang Baole was shocked. He stepped forward to help Xie Haiyang up and asked in surprise.
"You and I are brothers. Why did you address me as martial uncle after meeting my master? Brother Haiyang, please don't joke around. "
Hearing Wang Baole's words, Xie Haiyang was a little embarrassed. In terms of being thick-skinned, he couldn't compare to Wang Baole. Now that Wang Baole had said that, he couldn't help but recall that he was one generation younger than Wang Baole. However, he quickly adjusted his thoughts, and a smile appeared on his face with a hint of pride.
"Martial Uncle, Grandmaster saw my sincerity, so he asked his first disciple, who is my master, to accept me as his disciple. From now on, I, Xie Haiyang, am your martial nephew. So, Martial Uncle, please don't call me brother. Our relationship now is even deeper than brothers," Xie Haiyang said sincerely. The pride on his face made Wang Baole's expression become a bit strange.
In his heart, he thought that his master was too ruthless. If he wanted to take advantage of him, then so be it. But he still wanted to tie him to the Blazing Flames lineage. Not only would Xie Haiyang be taken advantage of, but he would also belong here.
It was obvious that he didn't want to take advantage of him once, but for a lifetime …
"He is indeed a good master!" Wang Baole sighed inwardly. Looking at Xie Haiyang, he couldn't help but rub his head ….
Xie Haiyang's body stiffened, but there was nothing he could do. He was a junior, and could only console himself that it was all worth it. This was the rule of the Blazing Flames lineage. Since he was a junior, what was wrong with having an elder rub his head?!
With that thought, Xie Haiyang's emotions disappeared. As Wang Baole rubbed his head, an instinctive smile appeared on his face. However, when Wang Baole called him that, the smile froze on his face and almost disappeared ….
Wang Baole cleared his throat and accepted his new identity. Clasping his hands behind his back, he walked into the pagoda. "Yang 'er, Martial Uncle thinks you're right. Come on in. Let's talk inside."
Xie Haiyang took a deep breath, and once again tried to console himself. Then, he followed Meng Hao into the pagoda, closing the door behind him. Looking very attentive, he even seemed to be self-taught. After entering the pagoda, he quickly looked around, then rolled up his sleeves and called out loudly, "Hey!
"Sixteenth Martial Uncle, I see that there's some dust here. Let me help you wipe it." With that, he started to wipe the table.
Seeing this, Wang Baole once again praised his master's strength. However, he naturally couldn't let him do this, so he pulled Xie Haiyang back and spoke seriously.
"Yang 'er, you don't have to do this. Sigh, tell me, which Martial Uncle of yours do you want me to introduce you to?"
Hearing Wang Baole call him that again, Xie Haiyang's face twitched. He looked at Wang Baole with a wry smile.
"Martial Uncle, don't tease me. You're the one I'm looking for!"
"Me?" Wang Baole blinked.
Xie Haiyang sighed and recounted everything that had happened between his father and Chen Qing. From when his father had helped Divine Emperor Moonsplitter refine his Dharma artifact, to how Chen Qing had attracted the Dark Sect's Heavenly Dao, reversed the array formation, and started a massacre. Now, they were close to reappearing. Given Chen Qing's temperament, he would definitely vent his anger on the people who had helped him once he finished off the Divine Emperor.
Xie Haiyang didn't hide anything. His father was in the wrong. At the same time, Xie Haiyang offered to compensate Chen Qing as long as he could let the matter rest.
Wang Baole's expression was calm at first, but as he listened, his breathing began to change. When he finished listening, he sat there with his eyes closed. The waves of emotions in his mind slowly calmed down.
He finally understood why Senior Brother Chen Qing had left him in the Divine Eye civilization. It was obvious that he had been surrounded when he brought him to the Dark Sect's hiding place. That was why he had been sent out first.
At the same time, he heaved a sigh of relief. Xie Haiyang's attitude made it clear that not only was Senior Brother unharmed, but his reputation had risen again and shocked the entire Never-Ending Dao Domain. After all, he had trapped a Divine Emperor, and his fate was unknown.
The Never-Ending Clan might try to stop him, but on the whole, Senior Brother was safe. Otherwise, Xie Haiyang wouldn't have come to him for help.
After he relaxed, Wang Baole opened his eyes and glanced at Xie Haiyang. He was in a good mood. Since his master had led him here, and Xie Haiyang was close to him, no matter what, he had helped him a lot. Hence, he had to help him.
However … their relationship had once been one of investment and business. Naturally, it was the same now. Hence, Wang Baole looked troubled.
"Well … I'm not that close to Chen Qing …"
"Uncle-Master, I'm willing to give you 100 Mortal Stars to repay you for your help!" Xie Haiyang said hurriedly.
"Actually, I'm only a little familiar with Chen Qing …" Wang Baole coughed. He raised his right hand and rubbed his thumb and index finger together. Then, he ran his fingers through his hair.
"I'm willing to add on 1,000 Mortal Stars!" Xie Haiyang gritted his teeth fiercely, but that wasn't the case in his heart. He knew that he had to increase the bargaining chip bit by bit, from small to large. He couldn't give too much all at once. Only in this way could he use the lowest price to exchange for the greatest benefit.
"I've eaten with Chen Qing!" Wang Baole blinked.
"3,000 Mortal Stars!"
"I've drunk with Chen Qing!"
"5,000 Mortal Stars!"
"I've kowtowed to Chen Qing!"
"Eight thousand. Uncle-Master, this is the limit …" Xie Haiyang was on the verge of tears. However, in reality, this was all on the surface. Eight thousand wasn't his limit. Wang Baole could tell that as well. However, he knew that if he wanted to take advantage of the situation, he had to take it one step at a time.
Hence, he nodded reluctantly.
"Forget it. Since you're so filial, Yang 'er, I'll help you out. When I see Chen Qing, I'll put in a good word for you."
Xie Haiyang's eyes flashed when he heard this. He immediately understood that there was another meaning in Wang Baole's words. After all, the amount and weight of the words depended on how much was said. Therefore, he instantly understood that if he wanted Wang Baole to help him wholeheartedly, he had to curry favor from time to time.
At the very least, he had to make the other party happy before he could resolve this matter …
"This Wang Baole is as cunning as Lieyan Laozu … Master is so honest and kind. He doesn't have any bad intentions!" Xie Haiyang lamented inwardly. He felt that his master was too good of a comparison …
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