Lin Xuanzhi fell into deep thought.

　　Moments later, he raised his eyes and asked, “If the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest is ruled by demonic beasts, then what about the Ji family?”

　　The Ji family was the number one beast tamer family in the West Continent. It was said that every single disciple from their family knew how to tame beasts. In addition, if they wanted to earn the family’s recognition, then they must venture deep into the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest before they reach adulthood and contract with a demonic beast at or above a specified level. Otherwise, their rite of pa.s.sage to adulthood would be postponed.

　　More importantly, the demonic beasts contracted by the Ji family were all captured, raised, and trained in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest. If the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest was truly sealed off by the demonic beasts, then the first one to bear the brunt of it would be West Continent’s Ji family.

　　This was very awkward and dangerous.

　　Sure enough, as soon as Lin Xuanzhi mentioned the Ji family, Qi Yun’s chatterbox switch was flipped, and he started talking nonstop.

　　“At first, the Ji family was quite calm, saying that they could tame demonic beasts of any level. However, when I went to the West Continent a few days ago, I heard that the Ji family had sent many core disciples deep into the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest, but all of them were thrown out after having their cultivation crippled. The Ji family elders are now ashamed to appear outside. I reckon that their young master is currently trying to unite the other families in the West Continent to fight against that great monster in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest.”

　　“They hunted wild geese all day long, yet they were ultimately pecked by wild geese.” Lin Xuanzhi commented nonchalantly, “It was difficult for demonic beasts and humans to coexist peacefully, to begin with, plus generations of West Continent’s Ji family made a living taming demonic beasts, so this can also be considered as acc.u.mulating a long-cherished wish.”

　　Yan Tianhen mused, “If the situation in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest really did become like this, then I’m afraid that Yuyang Gege’s antidote will not be easy to find.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi responded, “It’s difficult to say. Although the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest used to be dangerous, it hasn’t yet reached the point of becoming a forbidden area. Apart from the Ji family, many large families and sects also get all their demonic beasts, rare herbs, spiritual plants, and demonic beast cores from the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest. These families will never allow this situation to continue.”

　　Yan Tianhen understood Lin Xuanzhi’s meaning and suddenly realized, “Dage means that maybe this is an opportunity.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi nodded. “Challenges and opportunities exist side-by-side; no single family can take down the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest alone.”

　　Qi Yun was not very interested in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest. Similarly, he knew the truth “the less you know, the longer you’ll live” very well. After the task was completed, he did not inquire about the dispute between Qing Zhu and that Liu family head. He took the money and left. In any case, even if Lin Xuanzhi hired him again to fight against the Liu family, he would never accept it to keep his little life.

　　Lin Xuanzhi probably knew this too, so he didn’t mention it either.

　　Before he left, Qi Yun especially asked about Ah Bai and Hu Po, but Lin Xuanzhi had no plans to throw them out for training for the time being — although these two tiger cubs had again reached the point of “taking tiles off the roof after not getting hit for three days”.

　　This was not a good place to talk either. After Qi Yun left, Lin Xuanzhi and the others returned to their courtyard in Profound City together.

　　Along the way, everyone was silent.

　　Yan Tianhen was full of thoughts about Liu Mengchen, that Liu family head. Although he did not know the full name of Qing Zhu’s sweetheart before, he remembered that there was the word “Mengchen” in that person’s name.

　　It was difficult to not think about the a.s.sociation between these two people.

　　By the time they arrived at the other courtyard, Yan Tianhen’s imagination was full of wild conjectures.

　　After closing the door, Qing Zhu was somewhat helpless and tired, but he looked at the two teenagers in front of him with vague excitement, “You’re right. Liu Mengchen is the master of the Liu family, and he is also my former lover.”

　　Lover?

　　This word wasn’t anything good.

　　Lin Xuanzhi poured a gla.s.s of water for Qing Zhu and pushed it over. “It sounds like quite a long story, I think. Drink some water to moisten your throat first. We’re not in a hurry.”

　　Qing Zhu, “…”

　　He suddenly had a feeling that others were watching a show at his expense.

　　But…forget it, even he himself felt like the entire thing was a joke.

　　Qing Zhu took a sip of water, and his dry throat felt more comfortable. His conflicted feelings before about not knowing where to start also greatly dissipated.

　　Indeed, people really should be nice to themselves.

　　Qing Zhu cleared his throat, “In fact, this matter can be summed up in a few words. Simply put, I used to be in a relations.h.i.+p with Liu Mengchen. But later, because we argued and broke up, I ambushed and seriously injured him. After that, I hid with Young Master’s help. Liu Mengchen probably couldn’t swallow this grievance in his heart, so he ordered Young Master Zhan to hand me over. However, he didn’t succeed. In his anger, he began to try every means and use dirty methods to disturb Young Master Zhan’s businesses, attempting to use this method to force Young Master Zhan to yield.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi, “…”

　　Indeed, he gave a very clear account with only a few words.

　　This much information didn’t satisfy Yan Tianhen’s desire for gossip at all. He eagerly looked at Qing Zhu, “Brother Zhuzi, as far as I remember, wasn’t Liu Mengchen only a mortal when he visited our house before? How did he become the Liu family head within two years?”

　　Qing Zhu froze for a moment, and his expression became colder at a speed visible to the naked eye. He let out an extremely sarcastic and cold Hmph from his throat. Only then did he say, “It’s nothing more than being able to disguise himself well. The mighty Master of the Liu family and a Profound Realm cultivator who achieved major attainment in the Return Origin Stage — how can such a person be a mere mortal?”

　　“Ah!” Yan Tianhen let out a cry and frowned, “He lied!”

　　And he also fooled Lin Zhan.

　　Lin Xuanzhi added silently in his heart.