Chapter 2888: He's Too Ugly

After parting ways with the Iron Peak Tribe at the dock, the group, on their way to the Fire Room courtyard, Hong Zun asked curiously.

"What exactly is the great opportunity you spoke of?"

Feeling somewhat curious, Lin Potian and the others only mentioned a great opportunity, then fell silent, leaving Hong Zun with an itchy curiosity that was truly unbearable.

As for that, Lin Potian and the others smiled without speaking, implying that you would understand once you arrived.

I've had enough.

Hong Zun angrily bit his teeth; what did he mean by saying that halfway?

The group all the way to the Fire Room courtyard, from afar they saw several Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts; seeing this, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun looked doubtful, while Ye Zhangqing had already learned the truth from Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls.

The girls naturally wouldn't keep him in suspense; they had already explained everything, so there was nothing strange about it at this point.

However, as Ye Zhangqing stepped into the courtyard with one foot, Xu Jie and the others had just come forward to greet him, not yet having had a chance to speak.

Thus, among the many Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts, the strongest, the sole king, transformed directly into a small sapling appearing before Ye Zhangqing.

The next second, Ye Zhangqing heard the voice of that tree ghost in his mind.

"I have been waiting for you."

Huh???

Before Ye Zhangqing could speak, the tree ghost directly acknowledged him as its master.

As the king of the Black Mist Forest, even when choosing a master, it would certainly pick the best.

That person naturally was undoubtedly Ye Zhangqing.

This was actually decided long ago by the many tree ghosts; after learning they could acknowledge masters from the Dao One Immortal Sect, this tree ghost chose Ye Zhangqing, looking down on everyone else.

On the palm, just like Xu Jie, Bai Hua Xianzi and the others, a sapling pattern appeared.

"Is that the acknowledgment of mastery?"

Watching the tree ghost sink into his body, Ye Zhangqing still felt somewhat unreal.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong, Hong Zun and the others around them all had their eyes light up.

So this is such a great opportunity; who would have thought these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts could be used this way?

Before, they had never even considered it; for a moment, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun's gazes at the remaining tree ghosts flashed with excitement.

There's no doubt about the strength of these tree ghosts; everyone had truly witnessed how powerful they are.

With such a tree spirit as a pet, it's practically walking sideways.

Seeing the two with fiery gazes, Xu Jie laughed and said.

"Sect Master, Shīzūn, this is specially left for you, but whether it succeeds depends on your own abilities; after all, when I first subdued a disciple, it cost me considerable effort…………………"

Xu Jie said proudly, especially emphasizing the phrase "first subdued."

However, hearing this, Zhao Zhengping's complexion turned somewhat complicated.

How could I hear Third Junior Brother's meaning and think it's all his achievement? Clearly, back then it was him who took all the beatings.

From inside the Fire Room to the courtyard, Xu Jie and the other two had not a single trivial matter; it was entirely this Senior Brother who bore everything.

Now that Shīzūn and the others have returned, does this achievement all belong to him again?

For this, Zhao Zhengping felt inexplicably unbalanced in his heart.

But before Xu Jie could finish speaking, Hong Zun waved his hand and said.

"If you can handle it, Master, could there still be a problem? Cut the nonsense."

What kind of person is this Old Three Xu? Hong Zun couldn't be unaware; hearing this, it's clearly self-praise.

However, these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts, such a great opportunity, naturally cannot be missed.

After exchanging a glance, the two immediately walked toward those two tree ghosts.

As for his own people, Xu Jie naturally explained the method thoroughly and honestly.

As for the specifics of execution, that depends on each one's abilities.

Qi Xiong here quickly established a connection with the chosen tree ghost.

Then he declared his identity, gave a spiel, nothing more than saying I am the Sect Master, follow me and you won't go hungry, etc.

When Qi Xiong revealed his Sect Master identity, this tree ghost already had no resistance.

After all, this identity is already far superior to others, making it a fine choice.

Soon, this tree ghost accepted Qi Xiong and, under his persuasion, successfully acknowledged him as master.

Qi Xiong's side went smoothly, but looking at Hong Zun's side, the scene was completely different.

As Qi Xiong successfully secured his tree pet, Hong Zun here grew increasingly anxious.

Because the tree ghost before him simply ignored him.

"How strange, could this tree ghost be mute?"

Hong Zun eyed the tree ghost suspiciously; it shouldn't be—he and the Senior Brother acted together, the Senior Brother already succeeded, so why is it so difficult for me?

I've tried every method, yet this tree ghost shows no reaction; damn, could it be dead?

Hong Zun grew more anxious, while Qi Xiong at this moment felt fine and stepped forward voluntarily.

"Junior Brother, want me to help?"

"Help me with what?"

"I'll let my tree pet assist you in communication."

"You……………"

Showing off, blatant showing off, but for the greater good Hong Zun endured, gritting his teeth.

"Then you come."

"Fine, fine, as Senior Brother I should naturally care for my junior."

"Cut the damn nonsense."

Immediately, Qi Xiong had his tree pet ask the other party what they meant, but he got no response for a long time.

This left Qi Xiong a bit dazed—what's going on, even his own people aren't responding?

He felt embarrassed, and Hong Zun beside him added to it with a sarcastic remark.

Are you capable or not? Didn't you say there was no problem?

This damn thing isn't really a dead tree, is it? Ah...

Hong Zun was still cursing when a tree branch suddenly whipped him away, proving this tree ghost wasn't dead.

In the end, with no other choice, Ye Zhangqing stepped forward, and his tree pet said.

This fellow is extremely aloof and proud; even among us he can't be bothered to deal with other tree ghosts, and he says he looks down on that human.

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing asked curiously.

Why?

Too ugly.

Such a simple answer—upon hearing it, Ye Zhangqing wore a strange expression, never expecting that reply…

He gave Hong Zun a strange look; although he wasn't exactly handsome and was a bit unkempt, that didn't have much to do with being ugly, right?

Facing Ye Zhangqing's gaze, Hong Zun quickly asked.

Ye Xiaozi, how do you say?

Having faith in Ye Zhangqing's abilities, Hong Zun naturally believed that while Qi Xiong, that good-for-nothing, couldn't accomplish it, Ye Xiaozi would surely succeed.

After all these years, he has never disappointed anyone, and these tree ghosts all give him face.

Hong Zun really wanted to know what this tree ghost meant—damn it, even that old fool Qi Xiong succeeded, yet here he fails?

Hong Zun looked anxious, and everyone else turned their gaze toward him; after all, aside from Ye Zhangqing, no one had paid attention to that tree ghost, and at this point only he knew the reason.