đ Chapter 1034 - Xie Haiyang's Guess
The Scorching Spirit Ancestor was also in the middle stage of the Eternal Star Realm, and he was the strongest among Wang Baoleâs eight Eternal Star Realm Dao Protectors. Standing with the others next to Wang Baole, he stared coldly at the elderly Dao Protector from the Xie Family.
The more he looked at him, the more unpleasant he found the old man.
When the Scorching Spirit Ancestor appeared, the Xie Familyâs elderly Dao Protectorâs pupils contracted. The expressions of Xie Yuntengâs other Dao Protectors also changed, and they stepped forward on after another, staring at Wang Baoleâs eight Dao Protectors as if facing a great enemy.
After looking the newcomers over, the Xie Familyâs Dao Protectors all revealed grim expressions.
âThe Raging Flame Galaxy sure knows how to do things⌠A Profound Dao Eternal Star is actually being used as a Dao Protector! Donât you feel the slightest bit resentful?â The black-robed old man said slowly.
âResentful? It is the highest glory for me to be the young masterâs Dao Protector. I can both protect the young masterâs safety and repay my esteemed lordâs kindness. How could you Yellow Dao and Mortal Dao Eternal Stars understand?â The Scorching Spirit Ancestor laughed loudly, as did the other Eternal Star Realm Dao Protectors beside him.
The Dao Protectors of the Xie Family immediately grimaced. As Eternal Star Realm cultivators, they naturally knew that Eternal Stars were divided into different grades. Unlike Planets, which were Immortal-grade, Spirit-grade, etc., Eternal Stars were divided into the five levels of Heaven, Earth, Profound, Yellow, and Mortal!
Between two people of the same cultivation level, a difference in the grade of their Eternal Stars would lead to a vast difference in battle prowess.
Although being a Dao Protector required extreme trustworthiness, to a certain extent, it was nothing more than working as a bodyguard. Eternal Star Realm cultivators had their own pride, and even major forces had to show them respect. Generally speaking, they would be treated with extreme courtesy even if they were just bodyguards of the younger generation.
But even so, most people with Profound Dao Eternal Stars wouldnât choose to become Dao Protectors. Even among those with Yellow Dao Eternal Stars, only a few became Dao Protectors. It was only those who were of Mortal Dao, who had exhausted their natural talent and opportunities just to reach the Eternal Star Realm and had little hope of advancement, who would often choose to become Dao Protectors. They would receive the resources they needed in exchange for loyalty and meritorious service.
For example, among Xie Yuntengâs Dao Protectors, only the black-robed old man had a Yellow Dao Eternal Star, and all the rest were of Mortal Dao.
But on Wang Baoleâs side, aside from the Scorching Spirit Ancestor, all of them were of Yellow Dao! And the Scorching Spirit Ancestor was at an even higher level, wielding a Profound Dao Eternal Star!
Thus, as soon as they appeared, the black-robed old manâs expression changed. He couldnât help but think of the rumors about the Flame Patriarchâs overprotectiveness.
With a gloomy expression, the black-robed old man flicked his sleeves and snorted coldly.
âWeâre leaving!â
With those words, he began to retreat. Xie Yunteng fell into a daze, letting the Dao Protectors lead him away. But seeing that the opposing party was about to leave, Wang Baole narrowed his eyes and spoke in a cold tone.
âArenât you going to offer an explanation?â
As soon as those words rang out, the Scorching Spirit Ancestor seemed to straighten up. Laughing loudly, his cultivation base instantly erupted, and the other Eternal Star Realm Dao Protectors of the Raging Flame Galaxy spread out to block Xie Yuntengâs party.
âThis is the Xie Familyâs interstellar market!â Seeing this scene, the black-robed old man let out a low growl.
âSo what? We are people of the Raging Flame Galaxy!â The Scorching Spirit Ancestor responded in a proud and righteous voice, making the black-robed old man freeze.
âYou-â
The surrounding onlookers all wore different expressions as they watched this scene play out.
ââYouâ what? You interfered in my young masterâs battle, and you attempted to destroy my young masterâs divine ability with malicious intent. All of this is a grave disrespect to the esteemed Flame Patriarch. If you donât give me an explanation today, I can only capture you and bring you back to the Raging Flame Galaxy to make amends!â A cold light flashed in the Scorching Spirit Ancestorâs eyes as he slowly spoke.
This domineering attitude made the black-robed old manâs breathing hasten. But thinking about the other partyâs strength, as well as their formidable background, he could only endure his rage. Glancing back at his own young master, he saw that Xie Yunteng was still in a daze. He couldnât help but sigh in his heart.
âWhat kind of explanation do you want?â
Wang Baole narrowed his eyes and sent a sound transmission to the Scorching Spirit Ancestor. The Scorching Spirit Ancestorâs eyebrows rose, and he laughed out loud. Looking at the black-robed old man, he opened his mouth and spoke.
âMy young master will be merciful this time. Just pay the bill for everything Young Master Xie has purchased, and you can leave.â
Xie Haiyang blinked when he heard his name being called. He quickly took out a jade slip and imprinted some words into it before tossing it over. The black-robed old man caught the jade slip and swept over it with his divine sense. A moment later, his expression changed drastically.
âOne hundred Spirit Planets? Thatâs impossible, there arenât even a hundred Spirit Planets in this whole market, you-â
âWeâll pay, but you have to answer my question first!â Before the black-robed man could finish speaking, Xie Yunteng finally recovered from his daze. Speaking with a gloomy expression, he didnât even look at the jade slip in the old manâs hand. Instead, he looked right at Wang Baole.
âWhat you used just now was the law of silk?â
âTake a guess.â Wang Baole smiled slightly, neither admitting nor denying it. His Dao Planetâs unique natural law couldnât be kept a secret for much longer. After all, back in the Divine Eye Civilization, he had already used the natural law of paper against the Violet Gold Civilizationâs army. If someone looked into it, they would obviously be able to find out.
If he hadnât used the law of silk just now, his divine ox phantom would have been destroyed, and his losses wouldnât be small. Thus, as soon as he made a move, Wang Baole had already been determined not to care whether or not his secret was exposed.
Thus, Xie Yunteng already had an answer when he heard Wang Baoleâs words. A hint of trepidation appeared in his eyes, and he fell silent. After giving Wang Baole a deep look, he turned around and left with his Dao Protectors.
As for Xie Haiyang, he didnât look too surprised. But that was only because enough time had passed for him to suppress the shock that had risen when heâd seen Wang Baole use the natural law of silk. Now, he felt more and more that he had made the correct choice in entering the Raging Flame Galaxy and sucking up to Wang Baole.
âThe law of duplication⌠Wang Baole doesnât even need to wait until the Star Domain Realm. As long as he reached the Eternal Star Realm, it will be almost impossible to stop his rise to prominence!
âPlus, he has the backing of the Flame Patriarch and a close relationship with Chen Qingzi. Even the Never-Ending Clan would have to think thrice before attacking him!â When his thoughts reached this point, Xie Haiyang took a deep breath and quickly bowed toward Wang Baole respectfully.
âMany thanks, Sixteenth Sect Uncle!â
âWeâre all our own people. Thereâs no need to be so polite.â Wang Baole was in a good mood. Through the battle just now, he had not only managed to get a grasp of his current battle prowess, but also had the chance to duplicate a special natural law. Thus, his spirits lifted, and he couldnât help but smile.
The other members of the Xie Family on the ship reacted very quickly. Almost as soon as Xie Yunteng left, several Eternal Star Realm cultivators came to pay respects, including Old Yao.
Old Yao was extremely polite as he spoke to Wang Baole, and at the same time, he assured Xie Haiyang that the previous misunderstandings had been cleared up. His name had been re-entered on the family register, and they had restored his bloodline protection.
Xie Haiyang felt extremely moved, but he also wasnât surprised at all. Wang Baole had shown enough value in the battle with Xie Yunteng. According to Xie Haiyangâs knowledge of the Xie Family, geniuses like Wang Baole were always targets of heavy investment.
And since he had a close relationship with Wang Baole, Xie Haiyang himself would naturally rise as well. After all, he was the strongest link between Wang Baole and the Xie Family. This matter was of great benefit to Xie Haiyang, and it could even affect his ranking among the direct descendants.
All of this made Xie Haiyang even more determined to tie himself to Wang Baole. In fact, everything that had happened meant that he and Wang Baole were like grasshoppers on the same rope, destined to succeed or fail together.
Although this sort of relationship wasnât in line with the philosophy of an investor, Xie Haiyang couldnât care less about that right now.
âDid he do this on purpose, or⌠was it by accident?â Xie Haiyang lowered his head and sneakily glanced at Wang Baole, who was laughing with the Xie Family elders on the ship. An unfathomable feeling rose in his heart.
Wang Baole naturally noticed Xie Haiyangâs gaze. He didnât blink in the slightest as he continued chatting and laughing with the Xie Family elders, but a profound light that others couldnât see flickered in the depths of his eyesâŚ
After quite some time passed, the Xie Family members bid farewell and took their leave. Before they left, they told Wang Baole that Xie Yunteng had paid for everything Xie Haiyang had mentioned, including the one hundred Spirit Planets!
However, Spirit Planets were too valuable and in short supply. There really werenât a hundred on the ship. However, arrangements had been made for the remainder to be delivered as soon as possible.
Wang Baole was quite satisfied with all of this and gave Xie Haiyang an appreciative glance. Xie Haiyang quickly suppressed his guesses and smiled in response. This wasnât the first time heâd cooperated with Wang Baole, and he had immediately known what to do.
At the same time, he knew that his guesses werenât important. It didnât matter whether or not Wang Baole had planned everything. On the one hand, if everything had happened by accident, then it meant that Wang Baoleâs luck had reached a heaven-defying level. And on the other, if it was all according to plan, then his schemes ran horrifyingly deep. Either way, Xie Haiyang was fully convinced of the wisdom of his investment.