Chapter 2877: No wonder they're fellow disciples

Seeing Xu Jie holding a sapling in his hands, the other Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts around seemed unchanged, so Lu Youyou plucked up her courage and stepped forward to ask.

"Third Senior Brother, what's the situation now?"

I don't know if Third Senior Brother has settled things, but it looks like it's settled.

Facing Lu Youyou's question, Xu Jie immediately put on a proud, self-satisfied expression and said.

"Junior Sister, what are you saying? Could Third Senior Brother's effort possibly have any problems?"

"Third Senior Brother is amazing."

Seeing this, Lu Youyou relaxed, smiling and praising.

Xu Jie clearly liked this flattery; the junior sister was good, and for a moment he held his head even higher.

"This is just the beginning; besides, Senior Brother has also secured a great opportunity for you, but whether you can get it depends on your own abilities."

"What opportunity?"

Hearing that, Lu Youyou's eyes sparkled with anticipation as she asked.

"Have you seen these trees?"

"Yeah, I saw them."

"How strong is their strength?"

"Strong."

"Senior Brother has already negotiated with them; they're willing to give you a chance—if you can successfully subdue them, they'll become your tree familiars, and I, Third Senior Brother, have already succeeded."

Saying this, Xu Jie glanced at the sapling in his palm, his eyes full of pride.

With this tree familiar, he, Xu San, in Beyond the Heavens, could also be considered a top figure.

Upon hearing that, Lu Youyou's eyes were already filled with little stars.

The strength of these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts goes without saying—they've all experienced it firsthand.

Just look at Senior Brother Zhao Zhengping—every time he strikes, they don't even make a sound.

Such powerful tree familiars, if subdued, would definitely be a great asset.

Third Senior Brother actually managed to negotiate this?

Not only Lu Youyou, but even Liu Shuang beside her showed anticipation—who wouldn't want such a treasure?

"Please, Senior Brother, teach me."

Lu Youyou didn't waste words; she immediately clasped her hands before Xu Jie in a deep bow.

After so many years as fellow disciples, she knew Xu Laosan's character well enough.

Every word was flattery, making Xu Jie delighted; he immediately explained the method for subduing these tree ghosts in full.

After hearing Xu Jie's words, Lu Youyou excitedly stepped forward, planning to coax—no, to subdue her own tree familiar.

This girl spent half a day looking around, obviously choosing a tree familiar she liked.

Seeing this, Xu Jie beside her wore a helpless expression and said.

"I say, Junior Sister, what's there to pick? Aren't they all the same?"

"I found it—it's you."

But just as Xu Jie finished speaking, Lu Youyou excitedly called out.

Following the sound, I saw Lu Youyou standing before a tree ghost with white spots on its body.

Huh??? Did this girl really pick a special tree familiar?

These Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts look identical at first glance, but upon close observation, there are indeed some differences.

Lu Youyou stroked the tree ghost before her, and it quickly initiated a connection with her.

Having Xu Jie's example beforehand made things much simpler for Lu Youyou.

"Can you let me eat?"

Facing the tree ghost's question, Lu Youyou nodded without hesitation.

"Of course."

"Good, I'm willing to be your tree ghost."

Just like that, Lu Youyou likewise subdued her tree ghost.

Meanwhile, during the conversation, Lu Youyou also tried to subdue other tree ghosts, but, like Xu Jie, she was too greedy and failed.

No wonder they're from the same master—truly of the same lineage, equally ruthless.

Liu Shuang and Zhao Zhengping were still waiting; these two wanted to net them all at once.

Watching Lu Youyou dawdle there for half a day, Xu Jie also guessed what she was up to, but he wasn't the least bit anxious.

Even he hadn't succeeded, so this girl certainly couldn't.

"Heh, greed leads to trying to swallow an elephant."

He chuckled inwardly, and only after Lu Youyou successfully subdued that tree ghost—turning into a sapling in her hand—did Xu Jie whisper.

"Junior Sister, what were you just doing? You wasted so much time."

Hearing that, Lu Youyou smiled with an innocent, guileless expression.

"I wasn't doing anything; I'm just a bit slow, and subduing this tree familiar took some time."

Lu Youyou's demeanor truly brought to life a pure, innocent girl.

If we weren't from the same sect, having grown up together, we might really have been fooled by her.

However, this girl's tricks might fool others, but trying to deceive Xu Laosan? That's far off.

We're all old foxes; what are you playing at with Senior Brother, some strange tales?

Thus Xu Jie spoke, smiling, unhurried.

"Junior Sister, sometimes a person shouldn't be too ruthless; as Master often says, greed leads to indigestion—having just one is fine."

"Shī xiōng is also the same."

"Hearing that, Lu Youyou's smile didn't fade; she remained pure and radiant, and replied in a clear, crisp voice."

"Xu Jie knew what she was up to; how could she not guess what the third senior brother had just been doing?"

"Given the third senior brother's nature, if he could eat them, would any of these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts remain? He'd have devoured them clean; would there be any left for them?"

"The two senior fellow disciples exchanged glances, both wearing smiles; everything was understood without words."

"However, at that very moment, Liu Shuang, who was likewise coaxing her tree pet, suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face instantly turning pale."

"Seeing this, Lu Youyou blinked her big eyes and said with a smile."

"Look, here comes another even more black-hearted one."

"Second Senior Sister, this is truly black-hearted."

"They both had tried, but upon realizing it didn't work, they decisively gave up."

"But Liu Shuang is clearly different; her style is to be ruthless with few words. Surely she had sensed the pressure and knew she couldn't do it, yet she insisted on forcing it through, and thus directly suffered a backlash."

"So, one shouldn't be too black-hearted."

"Xu Jie and Lu Youyou both figured out what was going on, and they weren't worried about Liu Shuang's condition; as long as she wasn't stubborn, she'd definitely be fine."

"Only Zhao Zhengping, looking worried, asked."

"Junior sister, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing; perhaps I got injured just now. Senior brother, please, junior sister is already done."

"Saying this, Liu Shuang supported a small sapling, voluntarily stepped aside, and it looked like she had given up."

"Hearing this, Zhao Zhengping still couldn't help but worry; after repeatedly confirming that Liu Shuang had no problems, he then began to subdue his own tree pet."

"Seeing Senior Brother like that, Lu Youyou helplessly rubbed her forehead, 'Senior Brother, how did you ever become a disciple of Master Shīzūn?'"

"As for Xu Jie, he was already laughing and teasing Liu Shuang."

"Senior Sister has a big appetite; Junior Brother gladly yields."

"Hmph."

"Hearing that, Liu Shuang didn't answer, merely gave a cold snort. With this opportunity, she'd definitely want to give it a try—you guys aren't?"