Chapter 29: Devouring and Absorption - A Prelude to Attribute Evolution.
Yu Luomian and the man were talking in hushed tones, clearly having something to discuss.
He glanced quickly at Yu Xiaolie, then beckoned to his subordinate Luo Ying, gave him a few simple instructions, and then returned to his discussion with that person.
"Young Master Yu, please come with me. I'll show you around the team."
Luo Ying respectfully nodded slightly to Yu Xiaolie.
"Just call me Xiao Lie."
Yu Xiaolie didn't say much and followed Luo Ying's footsteps.
Throughout the journey, Yu Xiaolie subtly observed his surroundings, not missing a single detail.
After all, this was the first time he had left the protection of his sect to live in an unfamiliar place.
With his second uncle, Yu Luomian, protecting him? Xiao Lie didn't think that was very reliable.
"Who's the leader of this group?"
Yu Xiaolie suddenly spoke, his voice concise.
Luo Ying paused, seemingly surprised that Yu Xiaolie would ask such a direct question.
"Lord Yu is not the most important person here."
"This place is divided into several areas, and your second uncle is in charge of one of the branches."
"There's also a steward above us, we all call him the Snake King. He's a level 72 Soul Saint, and he's the most powerful one here."
After he finished speaking in a low voice, he subconsciously looked around.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaolie frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Sure enough, I thought my second uncle was already a local ruler, but I didn't expect there to be such a powerful figure above him.
He pursed his lips, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes, but his face remained calm, simply responding with a soft "hmm".
Continuing to follow Luo Ying, they secretly observed the attitudes of the people around them towards Luo Ying, trying to learn more about the inside story of this complicated group from these subtle details.
As the two approached the warehouse, Yu Xiaolie's gaze, peering through the half-open door, was instantly drawn to the mountain of spiritual herbs and the corpses of top-grade soul beasts inside.
A strange aura permeated the warehouse, a mixture of the fragrance of herbs and the unique stench of soul beasts.
Luo Ying introduced with a smile.
"These are all collected on a daily basis. Sometimes the royal family will suddenly issue an order that certain spiritual herbs are urgently needed, so we stockpile them in advance."
"The corpses of spirit beasts are what we take back and eat after the spirit masters have absorbed their spirit rings."
"Of course, you can use these spirit herbs and soul beast meat as you like, since no one will care anyway."
Yu Xiaolie raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his calm expression.
Upon closer examination, this team is stationed on the edge of the forest, far from the reach of the emperor. Their daily task is simply to provide resources from the forest to meet the needs of the imperial family and nobles. So even if the team embezzled these spiritual herbs and soul beasts, it would just be taking advantage of the situation.
Yu Xiaolie didn't say much, he just nodded slightly.
The two continued walking, passing a data room.
Looking at the gate, it was not only dilapidated but also covered in dust, indicating that it had been abandoned for quite some time.
He stepped forward and pushed open the half-closed door, revealing rows of shelves filled with scrolls and books.
"This contains information about Sunset Forest, including records of all the herbs and spirit beasts. It was left behind by our predecessors when they were stationed here, but it has been abandoned for quite some time."
Luo Ying pointed to the bookshelf and said.
Yu Xiaolie paused, his gaze shooting straight into the archives room, a fleeting, uncontrollable heat flashing in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
He subconsciously licked his lips, a subtle gesture that betrayed his inner excitement.
He had a premonition that this information might be the key to his future breakthrough, especially the records about immortal herbs.
For the camp team, no one would have the time to look through the documents here, but for him, this place would no longer be forgotten.
He nodded slightly, said nothing, and stepped into the archives room.
Next, Luo Ying introduced the functions and personnel distribution of each area.
As he and Yu Xiaolie were walking, a tall and burly man walked towards them, and the people around them quickly stepped aside to make way for him, exuding an imposing aura.
"This is the Grand Steward, the Snake King."
Seeing this, Luo Ying quickly whispered to Yu Xiaolie.
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
Then he stepped forward and bowed to the snake king.
The Snake King nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Yu Xiaolie, looking him up and down.
Luo Ying quickly introduced the snake king.
"This is Lord Yu's nephew, named Yu Xiaolie. Lord Yu said that he should stay here for a while."
Upon hearing this, the Snake King's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile, and he said sarcastically:
"Yu Luomian's nephew, are you from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan? Young Master, you have a good life but don't enjoy it, instead you come here to seek death?"
He crossed his arms, lowered his head slightly, and looked at him with a scrutinizing and amused expression. In his opinion, a young master like Yu Xiaolie probably couldn't endure the hardships here and that his visit was just a passing fancy.
Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed in Yu Xiaolie's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
He looked directly into the snake king's eyes without fear.
"I came here not to die, but to ensure that anyone who dares to stand in my way will die."
As he said this, he exuded a fierce aura.
Upon hearing this, the Snake King paused slightly, his previously teasing expression instantly vanishing, replaced by a look of admiration.
He was secretly amazed. This kid was arrogant and ruthless, with a lot of drive, unlike those pampered young masters of the imperial aristocracy.
"Interesting, arrogant enough, I like it!"
He couldn't help but nod inwardly, a smile of appreciation appearing on his face, and pointed at Yu Xiaolie.
The Snake King wore a meaningful smile as he stepped forward and patted Yu Xiaolie's shoulder, applying slight pressure as if testing his reaction.
"But let me tell you, nobody here cares about your identity or your age. You'll be bullied if you want to be. Some veterans like to bully new recruits."
"Especially for a delicate little baby like you, you'd probably be nothing but bones here."
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze scrutinizing Yu Xiaolie as if observing his expression upon hearing these words.
In his mind, Yu Xiaolie was a flower in a greenhouse, lacking the courage and resilience to withstand the harsh environment outside. This advance notice was a form of intimidation and a test for the newcomer.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaolie's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint, cold smile.
"That suits me perfectly."
What he needs is constant honing and real-world experience.
"So you, like your second uncle, also possess the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul?" the Snake King asked casually.
"No, I have a mutated martial soul and am currently a level 12 soul master."
Upon hearing this, the Snake King's expression changed drastically, and his eyes narrowed.
He looked at Yu Xiaolie again to make sure he wasn't mistaken. The child in front of him was at least twelve or thirteen years old. As a descendant of one of the three upper-class families, he had no shortage of resources, yet he had only reached level 12.
If it weren't for the child's laziness, or if his martial soul aptitude were too poor...
Regardless of which one it is, in his opinion, Yu Xiaolie will not amount to much in the future.
I thought this kid was really something, so arrogant, but it turns out he's nothing special.
Yu Xiaolie took in the Snake King's changing expressions, and his eyes instantly turned cold.
The corners of his mouth turned down slightly, revealing a faint, indifferent attitude.
He had seen this expression many times when he was in the sect, so he could quickly calm down in the face of the Snake King's disdain.
Hmph, that kind of look again. It seems that no matter where I go, I'm bound to be looked down upon.
Yu Xiaolie sneered inwardly.
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