Chapter 249: Partner Bullying the Dog

"You want to follow my footsteps, don't you? Without a magic treasure, you can't keep eating Chaos Residence's dishes, your strength will rise slowly, and sooner or later you'll be left farther and farther behind."

"Who knows, maybe by then even Xiao Tian's cultivation will surpass yours—how will you follow my footsteps then? First, let me make this clear: those who follow behind me cannot be weak in strength."

Tianpeng raised his head at a 45-degree angle, a hint of invincible loneliness on his face, and spoke solemnly.

Exactly!

Xiong Dao Ren's heart trembled—he wanted to follow Peng Ge's footsteps, how could he fall behind in strength? The deliciousness of Chaos Residence's dishes and that miraculous power—how could he forget? "I understand, Peng Ge."

Xiong Dao Ren's spirit soared, and he replied in response.

His heart was even more overjoyed—Peng Ge must be saying this because he has high hopes for him; he absolutely must not disappoint Peng Ge.

"You're just talking—why drag Da Ye into this?"

Xiao Tian dog glared sideways, eyes wide, and shouted angrily in dissatisfaction.

What do you mean "maybe he'll surpass you"? What do you mean "surpassed by Xiao Tian Da Ye"? Is that really embarrassing? He has now fused with a higher-grade bloodline, his cultivation aptitude has advanced, and with the help of Shopkeeper Chen's dishes, becoming the strongest dog is inevitable, right? Xiao Tian dog now has this confidence—certainly, it's the confidence given to him by Chaos Residence Shopkeeper Chen.

Seeing that neither the person nor the bear paid him any attention, Xiao Tian dog felt a deep sense of frustration, and angrily flicked his dog head.

He breathed rough air from his dog nose: "Today you ignore Da Ye, tomorrow Da Ye will make you unable to catch up."

Xiao Tian dog's fighting spirit rose high, already beginning to imagine the satisfaction of one day thrashing Tianpeng.

Three hundred years east of the river, three hundred years west of the river—don't bully the poor dog!

Xiao Tian dog silently chanted this slogan to himself.

"Come on, follow Bei Shuai into the cave."

Tianpeng waved his hand grandly, full of heroic spirit.

Now he could truly be said to have trusted subordinates.

Even though he commands a hundred thousand water troops in Tianhe, how much genuine loyalty do they really have in their hearts? This person—quality matters, not quantity.

In Tianpeng's view, Xiong Dao Ren's bear-like abilities and worth are enough to surpass those hundred thousand water troops!

Tianpeng eased his strength a bit and did not directly smash the gate to pieces.

In the Three Realms, a cave gate can symbolize a cultivator's face.

This cave master's cultivation is at least that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal—if we really anger him, it's over.

They steal with principles, but they don't do bandit-style looting and pillaging.

"Peng Ge, wait."

Xiong Dao Ren suddenly spoke up again to stop him, quickly stepping forward in front of him!

"I think we should each set up a concealment formation—it would be safer."

Xiong Dao Ren proposed.

Upon hearing this, Tianpeng nodded, gave Xiong Dao Ren an approving look, and said, "Indeed, that's true."

Many who are skilled at calculation, even if only at the Great Luo realm, can deduce some things' origins and evolution through divine calculation.

For example, who stole one's own cave dwelling—if discovered, one might be hunted down by powerful beings across the Three Realms!

Fortunately, no move has been made yet.

I didn't expect Xiong Dao Ren to be this steady.

"Not bad—I deliberately didn't mention this earlier, just wanted to test your carefulness and steadiness. Looks like I didn't misjudge you."

Tianpeng encouragingly patted Xiong Dao Ren's shoulder, blowing his cowhide with utter naturalness.

"Keep working hard, follow me well, work well, study well.

Sooner or later, you'll catch up to my back."

Xiao Tian dog, standing nearby, heard this—his dog face was utterly speechless. When it comes to blowing cowhide, no one else convinces him, but he's convinced by this Tianpeng guy.

"Yes."

Xiong Dao Ren nodded heavily, received Tianpeng's praise, and the whole bear radiated imperial celebration.

Catching up to his back— I didn't expect Peng Ge's expectations of him to be so high; he absolutely must not let him down!

Peng Ge's praise just now—did he mean to be cautious?

A flash of sharp light appeared in Xiong Dao Ren's eyes.

Looks like he will definitely develop more in this direction in the future!

Xiong Dao Ren flicked his duster and began to display this divine communication, setting up the formation.

Shortly after.

"Alright, now we can go in, Peng Ge."

Xiong Dao Ren called out.

Tianpeng took a few steps, felt around a bit, but detected nothing.

He lightly coughed and said in a pretentious manner: "I didn't expect you to know this formation too."

Peng Ge also knows it? Xiong Dao Ren keenly noticed the inner meaning in Tianpeng's words.

That's right!

Seeing Tianpeng calm and composed, carefree and indifferent, Xiong Dao Ren understood clearly in his heart, and a feeling of admiration arose even more strongly.

Peng Ge is so divinely martial and wise—how could he not know about a mere concealment formation? He must have been giving him a chance to perform just now; the more Xiong Dao Ren thought about it, the more he felt this was the reason.

Feeling grateful, he nodded and said in agreement: "Peng Ge truly has eyes like torches."

"This concealment formation has a small range, can be carried while walking, its concealment effect is far from ordinary, and it's most suitable for the current situation."

As he spoke, Xiong Dao Ren also specially gave a detailed introduction.

Because he knew Tianpeng certainly understood this inside out, and what he said was only to verify to Tianpeng whether his train of thought was correct— "You did very well."

Tianpeng hummed, pretended to nod.

But inside, he felt a bit uneasy—where did he learn all this? But in front of Xiong Jing, who admires him and follows him around, how could he show weakness? He could only fumble a response: "Dao Ren, your analysis of purpose and actual situation is extremely clear—keep pressing forward."

Yes

Xiong Dao Ren immediately straightened his stance, his attitude solemn.

This is Peng Ge's encouragement and admonition to him; he absolutely must not become overjoyed and careless for a moment.

Xiao Tian: "..."

He didn't even know what to say anymore.

Tian Peng doesn't understand anything about formation arrays; once during a treasure hunt, they encountered a small natural illusion array.

As a result, they failed to notice it, and they stubbornly walked an entire day, finally only escaping when he used divine communication to find the exit.

I didn't expect Tian Peng to still be pretending to be a big-tailed wolf here!

Xiao Tian was furious, but he could do nothing; even if he exposed Tian Peng's deceit, it would be pointless.

Xiong Dao Ren, this foolish bear, had long been swayed by Tian Peng's words and followed his plans; even if he directly exposed him, Xiong Dao Ren estimated he could still force Tian Peng to come back, as he had tested this before.

I don't know what immortal pill Tian Peng gave this foolish bear, but there's no solution.

After arranging things for Tian Peng, Xiong Dao Ren also set up a formation array for himself.

"Peng Ge, let's go!

Xiong Dao Ren indicated to Tian Peng that everything was arranged, and they could begin the treasure hunt.

Meanwhile, the dazed Xiao Tian, waiting blankly for the formation array, was dazed; you two have it, but what about me? Watching Tian Peng and Xiong Dao Ren about to enter the cave dwelling, Xiao Tian shouted: "Hey!

I don't have a formation array!"

"I don't have a formation array!

I still don't have a formation array"

Xiao Tian was so anxious his whole dog jumped up, paws splayed outward, his entire dog's mindset collapsed.

This dead bear ignores himself, but surely not to this extent, he's an indispensable member of the small team—without him, how would we find treasure? "Bring him along"

Tian Peng said a sentence, then subtly winked at Xiao Tian.

You little rascal, letting you usually act coy with us here, now one thing counters another, huh!

As for Xiong Dao Ren, Tian Peng truly found him increasingly pleasing to the eye; this kid, you're on the right path!

Xiao Tian absorbed Tian Peng's mocking expression fully, and instantly his anger flared up uncontrollably.