Pretending To Be A Boss

"Since the attribute panel includes luck, I should find some time to study the 'Book of Changes' and other mysticisms."

With this thought in his mind, Tang Xian crouched under a tree and said softly:

"Don't ask anything, don't say anything, I will tell you the truth in a few days."

These words were naturally addressed to Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan.

The two girls nodded, their minds filled with too many questions.

But sensing the distant atmosphere, which was faintly oppressive but growing increasingly heavy, they really had no desire to speak.

Soon after, they finally understood where that oppressive feeling was coming from. Even in the shade of the trees, the large branches of the guiding locust blocked much of the view.

But when those serpent creatures, some dozens or even hundreds of meters in length, appeared in groups, one could still glimpse the squirming fear.

When had Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan ever seen so many calamity-level creatures appear in groups?

This scene was even more overwhelming than the previous beast tide.

After all, the beast tide mostly consisted of elite-level to perfect-level creatures.

Tang Xian made a shushing gesture.

The calmness in the depths of his eyes also settled the minds of those around him.

Compared to the two girls, a bird and a cat seemed much calmer this time.

Although Tang Bingxiang was still tucking his tail, he wasn't shaking fearfully. Tang Gazi was even more normal, his small eyes constantly shifting, perched on Qing JiuYu's shoulder, seemingly deep in thought.

After all, they had seen Qing JiuYu, and facing a group of calamity-level creatures was not unacceptable.

The hissing of the great serpents flicking their tongues in the air slowly settled into quiet.

The gurgling growls of the foxes also gradually ceased.

For a moment, the woodland to the west of the Tianque Plains was exceptionally quiet.

Only the softest footsteps could be heard, and even that sound was only faintly audible when stepping on fallen leaves.

Bai Mansheng had arrived.

Her gaze swept the surroundings, and with a slight frown, she said:

"There are actually humans in this place. You really have strange tastes."
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"Humans can be very interesting at times. We should catch a few more to play with, maybe we can learn a lot."

Bai Mansheng pondered for a moment, thought of someone, and unexpectedly nodded, saying:

"Makes sense. Let's start the negotiations."

The female leaders of the two clans were just a dozen feet apart.

The atmosphere of the entire Tianque Plains turned solemn and tense with their exchange of glances.

When Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan heard this, there was another woman?

Although they had heard the name Bai Mansheng just before, something still felt off.

Perfect-level creatures they could understand, but why were these calamity-level Nvwa Snakes... also standing behind a human?

The shock made them peek out their heads slightly.

From a distance, they only saw Bai Mansheng from the side.

But with that quick glimpse, the sight of her profile left them astonished.

"This woman is too beautiful!"

Both girls had the same thought in their hearts.

They thought Qing JiuYu was the pinnacle of beauty in ancient attire, but Bai Mansheng was no less extraordinary.

She managed to wear a plain long dress with a beauty more stunning than a wedding gown, which suited her own cool temperament perfectly.

Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan naturally had many suitors, but at this moment, they felt somewhat disheartened.

This beauty seemed beyond what humans could possess.

With their minds whirling through a jumble of thoughts, Qiao Shanshan and Dong Ran glanced simultaneously at Tang Xian.

Their looks were scrutinizing and judgmental, as if silently labeling Tang Xian.

Tang Xian chose to ignore this.

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The war on the Tianque Plains had lasted for half a month, during which both clans suffered heavy losses. Although the fox clan had fallen behind, the snake clan wasn't faring well either.

Bai Mansheng's self-healing abilities were astonishing, but her injuries hadn't fully recovered until now.

The foxfires summoned by Qing JiuYu seemed to burn the soul.

If they continued to fight, the two clans might become severely weakened and other beast clans could take the chance to invade.

The leaders of both clans realized this problem, which led to today's peace talks.

Tang Xian felt that the pettiness between women, regardless of the occasion and level, wasn't because women were stingy, but rather this kind of pettiness was unrelated to generosity with money.

Take Qing JiuYu and Bai Mansheng for example, even if discussing official matters, many reasonable concessions that could be agreed upon were continuously delayed due to personal emotions.

In short, one second they might be discussing territory distribution, and the next they would start attacking each other.

The funniest part was, both were mortal enemies on the battlefield, not leaving room for each other to live, and while their negotiations were fiercely contentious, there was also a strange harmony.

"Dear sister, this forest is not suited for you. Look at these little snakes; their bodies are even thicker than the guiding locust trees. Why not give the flowers and grass some room to live?"

"You're better suited? A careless move and your foxfire would burn down the entire forest."

"Our fox clan has been living here for generations, and when have such problems ever occurred? But sister, with such a fiery temperament, I'm afraid you're going to breathe fire."

"I can't compare to you, who seems gentle and charming but devours people without spitting out the bones."

"Sister, you're really too modest. When it comes to devouring people without spitting out the bones, how can one compare to your snake clan? I'm quite curious; with such feasting, do you even taste what you eat?"

"Let's talk business."

"Aren't we talking right now?"

Bai Mansheng wore an expression of cold detachment, while Qing JiuYu maintained a flirtatious smile.

One like a secluded lotus under the ice spring, the other like a peony filled with boundless spring vitality.