Chapter 2902: then translation of title

Watching A Jiu carefully heat up the rations, then carefully open them.

Translation: Watching A Jiu carefully heat up this ration, then carefully open it.

Seeing A Jiu carefully heat up this ration, then carefully open it.

Instantly, an unfamiliar aroma filled the entire room.

Translation: Immediately, an unprecedented fragrance instantly filled the entire room.

The moment the scent appeared, Old Seven's face brightened instantly and he couldn't help drooling.

Translation: As soon as this fragrance appeared, Lao Qi's expression instantly became wonderful, and saliva uncontrollably secreted.

Old Nine, this is............

Translation: "Lao Jiu, this is………………"

Seeing Old Seven's expression, A Jiu grinned.

Translation: Seeing Seventh Brother's appearance, A Jiu grinned and said.

Old Seven, this is a human treasure; if my Shadow Demon clan surrenders, we can enjoy it daily—far better than following the Feather Gods.

Translation: "Seventh Brother, this is a great thing for the Human Race; as long as my Shadow Demon Tribe is willing to surrender, we'll be able to eat this every day, which is far better than following the Feather God Tribe."

Old Seven's reaction boosted A Jiu's confidence, exactly as he had anticipated.

Translation: Lao Qi's reaction made A Jiu grow more confident, just as he had guessed.

With this reaction, once Old Seven tastes the ration, he won't be able to refuse.

Translation: As long as there is this reaction, once Seventh Brother later tastes this ration, I won't fear his refusal.

Everything was set, but A Jiu hadn't anticipated that before Old Seven could take a bite, Liu Shuang's tree spirit outside the room would also catch the scent.

Translation: Everything had been planned, but what A Jiu didn't expect was that, before Lao Qi even took a bite of the ration, Liu Shuang's tree spirit, which had been guarding outside the room, naturally also smelled the ration's fragrance.

Without hesitation, a tree branch shot from outside, and before A Jiu and the other could react, the bundle of rations disappeared in a blink.

Translation: Without the slightest hesitation, a tree branch shot out from outside the room, and before A Jiu and the others could react, a roll of ration vanished in the blink of an eye.

Only when the rations vanished did A Jiu shout in alarm.

Translation: Only after the ration disappeared did A Jiu hurriedly shout.

Hold on, I need this ration for something important.

Translation: "Wait, I have a great use for this ration."

But the black mist forest tree demon outside ignored A Jiu's plea and swallowed the ration whole.

Translation: But that Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost outside the room paid no heed to A Jiu's shout, directly swallowing the ration whole into its belly.

Ah, that's satisfying.

Translation: "Ah, that feels good."

Seeing the bare table, A Jiu froze, Old Seven stared in disbelief—what's happening now?

Translation: Seeing the empty tabletop, A Jiu froze, and Lao Qi was dumbfounded, "What the heck is going on now?"

He looked up, eyeing A Jiu suspiciously; under Old Seven's stare, A Jiu could only respond with a bitter look.

Translation: He raised his head, gave A Jiu a doubtful look; facing Seventh Brother's gaze, A Jiu could only reply with a bitter expression.

Old Seven, that ration was actually delicious—if you try it, you'll surely agree.

Translation: "Seventh Brother, actually that ration was really delicious; if you just try it, you'll definitely agree."

A Jiu spoke earnestly, but Old Seven's mouth twitched and he replied irritably.

Translation: A Jiu's attitude was sincere, but regarding this, Lao Qi twitched the corner of his mouth and replied unhappily.

What exactly are you trying to do?

Translation: "What exactly do you want to do?"

Old Seven, surrendering to humanity is definitely the best option for my Shadow Demon clan.

Translation: "Seventh Brother, surrendering to the Human Race is absolutely the best choice for my Shadow Demon Tribe."

Heh, are you saying following an acquired race is better than following an innate one?

Translation: "Heh, you mean following an acquired tribe is better than following an innate tribe?"

Humans are different, brother.

Translation: "The Human Race is different, Brother."

Enough with the nonsense; I'll ask you straight: we're brothers—are you really going to betray me?

Translation: "Alright, no need for these nonsense words; I'll ask you one thing now—we are blood brothers, are you really going to sell me out?"

Old Seven, you............

Translation: "Seventh Brother you………………"

Let me go now, I'll forget what happened—or do you want to kill me, even your own brother?

Translation: "If you let me go now, I'll treat what happened before as if it never occurred; or do you want to kill me, not even sparing your own blood brother?"

Without the ration, things quickly went downhill; trying to persuade Old Seven, who's been raised loyal to the Feather Gods, with just a few words is clearly unrealistic.

Translation: Without that ration, the situation naturally took a sharp turn for the worse; trying to convince Lao Qi, who had been indoctrinated since childhood with loyalty to the Feather God Tribe, with just a few words is obviously unrealistic.

Old Seven also realizes his predicament; he asks for nothing else, only hoping that Old Nine, out of brotherly love, will spare him.

Translation: Lao Qi also understood his current situation; he no longer hoped for anything else, only wishing that Lao Jiu, out of brotherly blood ties, would let him go.

But A Jiu stayed silent in response; seeing this, Old Seven frowned and clenched his teeth.

Translation: But facing Lao Qi's words, A Jiu remained silent; seeing this, Lao Qi frowned tightly and couldn't help gritting his teeth.

How can you refuse even this small request? After turning traitor, you don't even care about brotherhood?

Translation: "How come you won't even grant this small request? After becoming a traitor, you don't even care about blood ties?"

Old Seven, what are you talking about? I could never hurt you.

Translation: "Seventh Brother, what are you saying? How could I, as your younger brother, possibly harm you?"

Old Nine is truly innocent; he never intended to harm Old Seven—he sincerely wants to bring Old Seven and his people a better life.

Translation: Lao Jiu is truly innocent; from beginning to end he never thought of harming Seventh Brother's life; he genuinely wanted to bring Seventh Brother and his people to a good life.

But Old Seven doesn't believe him at all; even if he wanted to let Old Seven go, seeing the black mist forest tree demon outside, Old Nine just shook his head with a bitter smile.

Translation: But Seventh Brother completely distrusts him; moreover, even if he now wanted to let Seventh Brother leave, seeing that Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost outside, Lao Jiu just shook his head with a wry smile.

It's not that I'm unwilling; it's that the tree spirit outside can't be stopped.

Translation: "It's not that the younger brother is unwilling; it's that the tree spirit of the senior sister outside cannot be dealt with."

A Jiu knows the strength of the black mist forest tree demon well— not even Old Seven, nor even the father emperor himself, could get past it.

Translation: The strength of the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost, A Jiu naturally knows; not to mention Seventh Brother, even if the father emperor himself came, he couldn't get past it.

Furthermore, these black mist forest tree demons obey only their own master—this one follows only Liu Shuang's commands; even if Hong Zun tried, it wouldn't listen, let alone him.

Translation: Moreover, these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts only obey their own master's words; take this one of Liu Shuang's, it only follows Liu Shuang's orders—even if Hong Zun came to speak, it wouldn't work, let alone him.

Hearing this, Old Seven also looked toward the black mist forest tree demon outside.

Translation: Upon hearing this, Lao Qi's gaze also turned toward the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost outside.

He saw nothing special—just an ordinary tree sprite; could it really stop me?

Translation: He saw nothing unusual; isn't this just an ordinary tree demon? How could it stop me?

Besides, those three human cultivators had such low cultivation; even if the tree spirit they tamed is strong, how strong could it really be?

Translation: Furthermore, those three human cultivators just now had such low cultivation; even if the tree spirit they subdued were strong, how strong could it possibly be?

The master's cultivation determines the tree spirit's cultivation, which normally applies.

Translation: The master's cultivation determines the tree spirit's cultivation; this normally holds true.

But Old Seven knows nothing about the black mist forest tree demon and ignores it completely.

Translation: However, Lao Qi doesn't understand the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost and completely disregards it.

Upon hearing A Jiu's words, Old Seven immediately rose and said.

Translation: Upon hearing A Jiu's words, Lao Qi immediately stood up and said.

If you don't stop me, I have my own escape plan.

Translation: "As long as you don't block me, I have my own way to escape."

Old Seven, wait............

Translation: "Seventh Brother, wait………………"

Saying this, Old Seven moved to leave—could a mere tree sprite really stop him?

Translation: Saying that, Lao Qi was about to step out; a mere tree demon—could it really stop me?

Seeing this, A Jiu tried to intervene, but Old Seven had already marched out before he could.

Translation: Seeing this, A Jiu hurriedly tried to speak to stop him, but gave no chance; Lao Qi had already strode out the door.

Instantly, his form began to fade—he was preparing to run.

Translation: Immediately, his form began to turn illusory—he was preparing to flee.

Throughout, Old Seven never paid any heed to the black mist forest tree demon outside.

Translation: From start to finish, Lao Qi never regarded that Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost outside as anything.

You think something like that could stop him? That's pure wishful thinking.

Translation: Something like that trying to stop him? Pure fantasy.

But before Old Seven could fully fade away, the next second, with an anguished cry, he was flung back by a branch of the black mist forest tree demon.

Translation: However, before Lao Qi's form could fully distort and dissipate, the next second, with a miserable scream, he was flung back by a branch of that Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost.

He slammed to the floor inside the room, coughing up a large mouthful of blood.

Translation: He crashed hard onto the floor inside the room, spurting a large mouthful of blood from his mouth.

His innate powers were useless against this tree sprite, and a casual strike left him unable to resist.

Translation: His innate divine ability was utterly useless against this tree demon; moreover, with a casual strike from it, he had no power to resist.

How............ could this be possible............

Translation: "How……………… is this possible………………"

He didn't even have time to check his wounds; Old Seven stared wide-eyed at the black mist forest tree demon outside—what the hell is this? These humans aren't right.

Translation: Without even having time to check his own injuries, Lao Qi stared wide-eyed at the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost outside, "What the hell is this thing? This human race is not right."

How could such low cultivation command such a powerful tree spirit? Wouldn't there be a backlash?

Translation: How could such low cultivation possibly possess such a formidable tree spirit? Wouldn't it suffer backlash?

That makes no sense—it's like a mouse taming a tiger.

Translation: It makes no sense at all—this is like a mouse taming a tiger.

At the same time, A Jiu rushed forward, concerned, and asked.

Translation: At the same time, A Jiu hurriedly stepped forward to ask with concern.

Old Seven, are you alright?

Translation: "Seventh Brother, are you alright?"

I'm fine, this tree sprite............

Translation: "I'm fine, this tree demon………………………"

Old Seven, this is a black mist forest tree demon from the Barbarian Gods' divine realm; even the Barbarian Gods fear them—I said I couldn't do anything because I can't command these tree demons either.

Translation: "Seventh Brother, this is a Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost, originating from the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm; the Barbarian God Tribe themselves dread them, and earlier I said there was nothing I could do because I also cannot command these tree ghosts."

Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm?

Upon hearing this, Lao Qi was completely dumbfounded; this tree ghost from the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm—no wonder its strength is so strong—but the question is how the Human Race managed to subdue them?

According to what A Jiu said, the Barbarian God Tribe couldn't subdue them, yet the Human Race managed to do so?

In a short time, Lao Qi found himself increasingly unable to comprehend the Human Race.

Meanwhile, A Jiu, after helping Qi Ge onto the bed to rest, also began to advise him softly while attending to him.

"Qi Ge, the Human Race is truly different; listen to my younger brother's advice, just submit—there are absolutely many benefits; for our entire Shadow Demon Race, this is a heaven-defying, fate-changing matter."

"This………………………How could I betray my lord?"

This time, Lao Qi obviously hesitated a bit, but soon he gritted his teeth and said.

Seeing this, A Jiu also looked helpless; indeed, without Ye Zhangqing's bowl of rice, the effect was greatly diminished—relying solely on words, it was almost impossible to persuade Qi Ge.

But if Qi Ge refuses to yield even unto death, what then? A Jiu felt a little panicked.