"Oh? There's such a thing? "The hunchbacked elder in charge asked in surprise.
"Sir, that was a Seven Star Fiendish Armor Rat. At that time, I saw it being eaten by a Saber-Toothed Demonic Lizard," Xiao Lingyu answered. Even if he didn't say it, he would definitely be asked about it in a while.
"Did you see it too?" The hunchbacked elder asked Miao Yan and Jia Gang.
"No!" Miao Yan and Jia Gang said in unison.
"Tell me in detail what happened today." The hunchbacked elder didn't seem to intend to ask any more questions.
Xiao Lingyu didn't speak, but Miao Yan and Jia Gang began to talk at once.
"Miao Yan, did the cubs you fed riot first?" The hunchbacked elder asked after listening.
"Yes, sir." Miao Yan nodded. He couldn't deny it, and there was no need to.
"That Saber-Toothed Demonic Lizard was fed by you, Jia Gang, right?" The hunchbacked elder asked Jia Gang again.
"Uh … Yes, sir." Jia Gang paused for a moment before replying. He couldn't deny it either.
"At that time, many rioting cubs trampled around the Seven Star Fiendish Armor Rat's nest. Is that true?" The hunchbacked elder asked again.
"Yes …" Miao Yan stammered.
"In that case, it's normal for the weaker Seven Star Fiendish Armor Rat to be trampled to death or eaten. There's nothing to be suspicious about."
The hunchbacked elder in charge concluded. Then, he asked Miao Yan and Jia Gang, "When the cubs were rioting, why didn't the two of you step in to suppress them?"
"Uh …"
Miao Yan and Jia Gang didn't know how to respond because they had already made an agreement with Fang Yu. If the cubs were to go on a rampage, they would contact Fang Yu. Fang Yu would suppress the cubs and see if there was really someone causing trouble.
"I know you are worried about accidentally killing the cubs again, but you can't be afraid of ropes for ten years after being bitten. If you had acted earlier, that Seven Star Fiendish Armor Rat might not have been eaten," the hunchbacked elder said.
The hunchbacked old man reprimanded. From his tone, it seemed like he had already accepted that the strange cub had been swallowed. Not only did he not blame Xiao Lingyu for not taking care of it properly, he instead blamed Miao Yan and Jia Gang.
Miao Yan and Jia Gang were very depressed. At the same time, they were also very nervous. However, the Seven Star Fiend Armor Rat was devoured by a violent cub and not killed by them. That was why they could stand here calmly.
"You can't blame the two of them for this. The situation at that time was too chaotic. Even if they had taken action, they might not have been able to suppress it. It might even have backfired."
Fang Yu couldn't help but interject. "The person who fed the Seven Star Magic Armor Rat knew that the Seven Star Magic Armor Rat was very young and weak, but he didn't protect it when the baby beast went berserk. He was also guilty of dereliction of duty."
The hunchbacked elder glanced at Fang Yu, cupped his hands, and said politely, "Today, I have to thank Junior Brother Fang for arriving in time and helping my Imperial Beast Hall avoid a disaster. However, the matter here is clear. If Junior Brother Fang has other matters, I won't stay any longer."
It was clear that the hunchbacked elder was asking him to leave. He had a good relationship with Jiang Kui, so he naturally didn't like Fang Yu.
Moreover, the hunchbacked elder also knew that his two subordinates had defected to Fang Yu, who was doing very well in the Sect but had an extremely bad reputation. Fang Yu definitely didn't just happen to pass by today.
How could the hunchbacked elder endure that his subordinates had asked someone else to back them up? If it were anyone else, they would also have a grudge.
It was one thing to take in people from the Imperial Beast Hall as lackeys, but to even meddle in the internal affairs of the Imperial Beast Hall was a little overboard. Therefore, the hunchbacked elder had no reason to keep Fang Yu here.
"In that case, Junior Brother will take his leave."
Fang Yu's expression changed, but he still tactfully left. Although he was doing well in the Sect, and also addressed the hunchbacked old man as Senior Brother, he knew very well that the steward of the Imperial Beast Hall was a very important position. For the hunchbacked old man to be able to sit in this position, he naturally had a strong background.
The steward of the Imperial Beast Hall had always been personally selected by the Lord of the East Pole Demon Sect. It could be said that the steward was the Lord's man. No matter how bold and arrogant Fang Yu was among his peers, he didn't dare to easily fall out with someone like the hunchbacked elder.
Moreover, Fang Yu had never liked to play direct games. He preferred to play tricks behind people's backs.
"Today's matter will end here. That Seven Star Magic Armor Rat wasn't a high-level Magical Beast, so it's dead. I will explain this matter to the Sect. In the future, when you don't have any evidence, it's better not to suspect each other. Moreover, you have to remember that you are disciples of the Imperial Beast Hall, not from other halls. Whether you can become an Inner Disciple or have the opportunity to be accepted as a disciple by the Sect's experts, you still need my recommendation."
After saying this sentence that was full of threat and reprimand, the hunchbacked elder closed his eyes again and waved to Xiao Lingyu and the other two.
Miao Yan and Jia Gang repeatedly said yes, then bowed and retreated out of the room. Xiao Lingyu then turned around and strode out, looking much more confident.
Just as Xiao Lingyu walked out of the door, the hunchbacked elder opened his eyes. He frowned slightly and said, "This kid is really brave. He doesn't seem to be afraid at all. Why is he so confident?"
The loss of a Seven Star Magic Armor Rat in the Imperial Beast Hall didn't cause any disturbance. After all, even Miao Yan and Jia Gang, who detested and hated Xiao Lingyu, thought that the Seven Star Magic Armor Rat was indeed swallowed by the crazy Saber-Toothed Demonic Lizard. The others didn't have the slightest doubt in their hearts.
An ordinary Seven Star Magic Armor Rat wasn't a high-level Magical Beast. If it died, then it died. The experts of the East Pole Demon Sect didn't have much time to carefully examine it.
As usual, Xiao Lingyu would feed the more than one thousand young Magical Beasts that he was responsible for every few days. When he was free, he would return to his secret room and secretly put the food that the strange young Magical Beasts liked to eat into his Spirit Beast Pouch. He would also inject some of his power into the Spirit Beast Pouch for the strange young Magical Beasts to absorb.
Another two years passed in this way …
One day, Xiao Lingyu was called over by the hunchbacked elder.
"You have been in the Imperial Beast Hall for some time. You have been very diligent. Whether it is taking care of the young Magical Beasts or your own cultivation, you haven't stopped. It is really commendable. Therefore, I have recommended you to the Sect and let you formally enter the Sect," the hunchbacked elder said with a calm expression.
Xiao Lingyu also knew that after ordinary Cultivators entered the East Pole Demon Sect, they would first be assigned some duties. While working, they would also be observed and tested by the Sect. As long as one of the leaders of the East Pole Demon Sect was satisfied, they would have the opportunity to formally enter the Sect within a hundred years.
However, formally entering the Sect didn't mean that one would truly become a member of the East Pole Demon Sect. After entering the Sect, one would still have to be observed for a period of time. Then, one would become a disciple of a Devil King Stage Expert of the Devil Sect. Only then would one be considered a true Cultivator of the East Pole Demon Sect. One would have the opportunity to receive guidance and cultivation from a Devil King Stage Expert and enjoy the Devil Sect's cultivation resources and support. This period of time was not certain. It could be very long or very short.
Miao Yan and Jia Gang had been in the Imperial Beast Hall for thousands of years. They had entered the Sect long ago, but because their aptitude and comprehension were too ordinary, they had stayed in the Imperial Beast Hall to do odd jobs and hadn't been chosen by any Devil King Stage Cultivators.
But once they entered the Sect, there would be a Devil Sect Expert who would plant a restriction in their soul, making it impossible for them to betray the East Pole Demon Sect for the rest of their lives. They would always think of the East Pole Demon Sect's interests and risk their lives for the Sect …
This was something that Xiao Lingyu learned later. He naturally didn't want others to plant a restriction in his soul, because not only would it restrict him, but it was also very likely that his true cultivation would be exposed.
But at this time, Xiao Lingyu really didn't know how to refuse the hunchbacked old man's kindness.
"What? You don't want to?" The hunchbacked old man asked with a gloomy face when he saw Xiao Lingyu was silent for a long time.
"It's not that I don't want to. It's just that I've been with those young beasts for a long time and have a deep affection for them. I don't want to leave them," Xiao Lingyu lied.
Previously, he had thought of leaving the East Pole Devil Sect. However, he was still unfamiliar with the Devil World and the Bloodmoon Continent. Even if he left, he wouldn't be able to find peace. He might even fall into an endless massacre. Moreover, the East Pole Devil Sect wouldn't let him leave easily. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough strength to break out.
He regretted coming to the East Pole Demon Sect a little, but when he thought of the strange young beast in his Spirit Beast Pouch, his regret faded a lot. At least until now, he had gained a lot in the East Pole Demon Sect.
"Hehe, you're very confident. Even if you enter the Sect now, there may not be any experts who will take a fancy to you. Maybe you'll be like Miao Yan and Jia Gang, staying in the Imperial Beast Hall forever," the hunchbacked old man said with a smile.
"Then I'll leave everything to Sir's arrangement." As things stood, Xiao Lingyu could only accept it. If his cultivation was really exposed, it might not be a bad thing. After all, the East Pole Demon Sect was only a third-rate Sect. There certainly wouldn't be many experts with the strength of a True Demon.
Moreover, after entering the Sect, Xiao Lingyu could freely enter and leave the Imperial Beast Hall and the East Pole Demon Sect. The Soul Restriction planted in him would automatically emit an aura that belonged to the East Pole Demon Sect. The demonic beasts in charge of guarding the Demon Sect's encampment wouldn't make things difficult for him.
"In the future, this will be your identity jade tablet. You just need to recognize it as your master."
The hunchbacked old man threw a black jade tablet to Xiao Lingyu. After Xiao Lingyu took it, he said again, "Close your eyes and concentrate!"
Xiao Lingyu knew that the hunchbacked old man was about to plant a Soul Restriction on him. Not only was he not too nervous, but he also relaxed a lot.
With the cultivation of the Late Heavenly Demon Realm, even if the hunchbacked old man could successfully plant a restriction in his soul, it was impossible for him to see through his true cultivation.
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