đ Chapter 1022 - And Now?
As Xie Haiyang lamented, he felt more and more that his master truly was good to him. At the same time, he set his goal for the near future.
This goal was⌠to keep Wang Baole happy and satisfied. This was the only way to make sure everything proceeded according to plan.
To Xie Haiyang, it was as if there was a progress bar floating above Wang Baoleâs head. Once the bar reached 100%, it meant that not only would his fatherâs crisis be resolved, it was likely that he himself would obtain new opportunities.
Xie Haiyang calculated that the progress bar was probably only around 30% at the moment. Thus, he flashed a brilliant smile and took out several boxes of Ice Spirit Water from his storage pouch.
âSixteenth Sect Uncle, before coming here, I specially ordered someone to purchase your favorite drink from the Federation. Please, take it.â With that, Xie Haiyang placed the Ice Spirit Water in front of Wang Baole.
âPlus, although 8,000 Mortal Planets is an auspicious number[1] according to the Federation, I think itâs still not enough. How about this? Iâll find a way to get 8,888 Mortal Planets for you as soon as possible!â When he saw Wang Baoleâs expression improve, Xie Haiyang continued speaking, endless flattery spewing forth from his mouth.
Handsome, wealthy, peerless in demeanor, etc.⌠Similar adjectives were repeated over and over again, until even Wang Baole felt a bit helpless.
It was clear that Xie Haiyang wasnât accustomed to speaking such words. Let alone Wang Baole, he couldnât even compare to Liu Daobin in this aspect. In the end, he became awkward after seeing Wang Baole yawn, and took his leave.
After exiting the pagoda, Xie Haiyang gritted his teeth and quickly pulled out a jade slip. First, he ordered his subordinates to purchase the Mortal Planets and send them over. Then, after a moment of hesitation, he ordered them to send some people who were talented in flattering others. He was prepared to do his best and learn this skill.
âI have no choice, I have to make Wang Baole happyâŚâ Xie Haiyang sighed. After thinking for a moment, he recalled that back in the Federation, Wang Baole seemed to always have women around him. Each of those women was also quite pretty, so he contacted his subordinates again and instructed them to find some beautiesâŚ
Just as Xie Haiyang was going all out in order to curry favor with Wang Baole, the person in question was watching from inside his pagoda. Blinking, a slight smile appeared on his face.
âMasterâs really good to meâŚâ Wang Baole coughed and thought back on what had happened ever since he first arrived in the Raging Flame Galaxy. When he needed a phantom image for his Star-Sealing Art, he was allowed to observe the divine ox. When he needed resources for his cultivation, the Violet Gold Civilization sent over plenty as compensation. Now that he needed Mortal Planets, the Flame Patriarch had sent Xie Haiyang over.
Wang Baole wouldnât believe it if someone told him that his master hadnât planned everything in advance. Thus, his respect for the Flame Patriarch grew even more, as did his sense of belonging to the Raging Flame Galaxy.
Soon, half a month passed. The Raging Flame Galaxy had grown more and more lively since Xie Haiyang arrived. Xie Haiyang dropped by to greet Wang Baole every single day, and if Wang Baole ever left his pagoda, an incense stick wouldnât have even burned halfway before Xie Haiyang showed up.
His flattery skills also improved day by day. Initially, he spewed flattering adjectives somewhat hesitantly and couldnât help but feel embarrassed. But soon, his speech grew smoother and smoother, and his words changed from overt flattery to subtle praise. All of this put Wang Baole in an extremely good mood, and he couldnât help but inwardly praise Xie Haiyangâs ability to learn.
Aside from the improvements in flattery, Wang Baole was also extremely satisfied with Xie Haiyangâs cleverness. Whenever Wang Baole wanted something, he would only need to look at Xie Haiyang, and the other party would understand his meaning and rush to take care of things.
For example, if Wang Baole cleared his throat, Xie Haiyang would immediately take out a bottle of Ice Spirit Water mixed with spirit liquid and offer it to him.
Or if Wang Baole stretched out his arm, Xie Haiyang would immediately step forward and massage it, using the perfect amount of strength to satisfy him.
Moreover, Xie Haiyang would send over gifts every day. One day he might offer a magic weapon, the next he could give a medicinal pill, and the day after he might invite Wang Baole for a tour on the Xie Familyâs newly developed roaming planetâŚ
It could be said that Xie Haiyang was the perfect lackey. At the same time, he was even more attentive in regards to his master, Wang Baoleâs First Senior Sister. As for his other sect uncles and aunts, he didnât neglect them, either, picking out valuable gifts to give them. With his background as a member of the overwhelmingly wealthy Xie Family, he was able to use gifts to make the atmosphere of the Raging Flame Chief Planet ever more harmoniousâŚ
Wang Baole was naturally very satisfied with all of this, but he still tried to dissuade Xie Haiyang many times.
âBrother Haiyang, you donât have to do this. Just ask, and Iâll naturally do my best to help youâŚâ
âSixteenth Sect Uncle, please call me by my nickname in the future. Only then will I feel like Iâm receiving your love and care!â Xie Haiyang said sincerely.
"This... you really don't have to be like thisâŚ"
âSixteenth Sect Uncle! Everything Yangâer is doing for you comes from my boundless respect for you! Please donât deny this disciple a chance to display my filial piety!â
After several attempts ended in failure, Wang Baole gave up. However, he could see that Xie Haiyang was forcing himself to do all of this, and the occasional unnatural expression on his face was obviously Xie Haiyang mentally comforting himself.
In fact, Wang Baoleâs thoughts were right on the money. As a member of the Xie Family, Xie Haiyang had always been proud and arrogant before coming to the Raging Flame Galaxy. But now, due to various reasons, he was forced to lower himself like this. He was naturally a little unwilling in his heart.
Thus, after returning to his own residence every day, Xie Haiyang would tell himself repeatedly that everything was for the sake of his goal. Although Wang Baole had tried to dissuade him and even his master had hinted that doing such things wasnât necessary, Xie Haiyang couldnât rest easy. In his opinion, aside from blood relations, all other relationships in this world had to be maintained by mutual interests.
This was the Xie Familyâs code of conduct, so he never stopped his actions. Wang Baole could see his determination, so he gradually stopped trying to dissuade Xie Haiyang. After all, he was the one feeling good from all this. At the same time, he had to admit that Xie Haiyangâs approach was indeed a way to swiftly improve relationships.
Soon, one month passed since Xie Haiyangâs arrival, and Wang Baole found him more and more pleasing to the eye. He was already ready to give it his best in persuading Senior Brother Chen Qingzi to let Xie Haiyangâs father offâŚ
If everything went smoothly, Xie Haiyang would have easily established himself in the Raging Flame Galaxy. UnfortunatelyâŚ
Xie Haiyang did something he never should have done⌠As he continued currying favor with Wang Baole and attentively serving his master, he gradually got close to his Fifteenth Sect Uncle.
Perhaps it was Xie Haiyangâs own behavior, or perhaps it was Fifteenth intentionally getting close to him. But in any case, the relationship between the two of them quickly reached the point of almost baring their hearts to each other.
Fifteenth also didnât put on any airs, making Xie Haiyang seem to regain his former dignity. The two of them got along as equals, making him feel even closer to this Fifteenth Sect Uncle of his.
Wang Baoleâs expression turned strange as he watched all this, thinking that his master was really skilled at actingâŚ
âXie Haiyangâs screwed nowâŚâ Wang Baole massaged his forehead. He could already guess how this would end up. In fact, he had given Xie Haiyang some subtle hints before, but the other party obviously didnât understand.
Thus, as the relationship between Xie Haiyang and his Fifteenth Sect Uncle became better and better, Fifteenth continually spoke ill of the Flame Patriarch, and at the same time, continually tried provoking Xie Haiyang to do the same⌠One day, Fifteenth came to Wang Baoleâs pagoda with a jug of wine. After taking a few swigs and listening to Fifteenthâs complaints about the Flame Patriarch, Xie Haiyang finally told this Sect Uncle of his about his own dissatisfactionsâŚ
âFifteenth, you are so right. Grandmaster is indeed a sinister and wicked person. He tricked me into coming here, you know. I donât dare to tell the others, I can only bring this up with you⌠Back then, when I heard people say that the Flame Patriarch is narrow-minded and loves digging holes for others to fall into, I didnât believe themâŚâ
Sitting opposite Xie Haiyang, Fifteenth narrowed his eyes. A profound meaning flickered imperceptibly through the depths of his eyes as he poured Xie Haiyang another cup of wine, and a smile appeared on his face.
"And now?"
- According to Wikipedia, 8 is an auspicious number in China. âŠ