Chapter 16: Ma Hongjun, a One-Year Agreement.
"My name is..."
The little fat man in front of him was about to speak when he was interrupted by Flender, who came over with the Nether Wolf.
"How are you, little fat man? Are you okay?"
Upon hearing this, the little fat man quickly waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.
"I'm glad you're okay."
Flender nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Xuan Mo and tossed the Nether Wolf corpse in his hand to him.
"Mo boy, take it."
Xuan Mo immediately took it and placed the Nether Wolf corpse into the "King Kong" to save it for later use as a meal.
"Uncle Swindler, even though this place is near the Star Dou Great Forest, why would a soul beast like the Nether Wolf appear alone here? Logically, shouldn't it live in a group?"
"I think this Nether Wolf lost its bid for the position of Wolf King and was driven from the pack. But a single Nether Wolf would have difficulty surviving in the Star Dou Great Forest. This Nether Wolf likely left the Star Dou Great Forest for this reason."
As soon as he finished speaking, Flanders cast his gaze at the chubby boy beside him, a glint in his eyes.
Then he feigned indifference.
"Mo boy, it's getting late. It looks like we need to find a place to stay. Go look around and see if there's any woods nearby. We can stay for the night and just make do."
"Huh?!"
Xuan Mo was stunned, unsure of what he had in mind.
Flanders had previously told him to check out the Bird Village up ahead to see if he could stay the night.
Why now...
Thinking of this, Xuan Mo was about to speak.
But Flanders glared back, then glanced at the chubby boy nearby.
Oh my!
Xuan Mo now understood what Flanders was up to.
He was thinking of using the favor of saving his life to stay at the chubby boy's house, saving the expense of staying elsewhere.
And since Flanders had saved his life, the chubby boy would definitely ask first, so Flanders wouldn't lose face.
"Such a cunning old man!" Xuan Mo glared at Flanders with disdain, but didn't voice his thoughts.
And then, as expected, it happened.
"My two benefactors, you saved me after all. I have nothing to offer in return. Why don't you stay at my house for the night?"
"I'm so sorry, sorry to bother you then."
As soon as the chubby boy had spoken, Flanders immediately agreed. He said he was sorry, but it didn't show at all.
Then, watching the chubby boy lead the way, Xuan Mo was speechless, but he followed anyway.
...
Flying Bird Village, the village chief's home.
The old chief of Bird Village was called Old Henry.
It was evening, and Old Henry was doing his usual routine. He was in the kitchen preparing a sumptuous dinner, awaiting the return of his adopted grandson.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Old Henry quickly put down his spatula and went to open it.
"Excuse me, are you?"
Old Henry saw the person coming. He saw a middle-aged man in his forties, with a sturdy build.
But there was something odd about him.
His face was distinctive, with a slightly protruding chin, broad cheekbones, a flat face, and a slightly hooked nose, like a shoe sole. He also wore a pair of black-framed square glasses.
Old Henry had no idea who he was.
"Grandpa Village Chief," the fat boy suddenly called out, drawing Old Henry's attention.
"My dear grandson, you're back."
Old Henry quickly grabbed the fat boy and looked warily at the middle-aged man and the child behind him.
"My dear grandson, who are they?"
Upon seeing the village chief's reaction, the little fat boy immediately realized he'd misunderstood and quickly spoke up.
"Grandpa Village Chief, this is a spirit master named Flender. I was just attacked by a spirit beast, and it was you and your spirit masters who saved me."
Old Henry hurriedly felt around the little fat boy's body to check for any injuries.
Finding only his knees bleeding, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, spirit master, thank you so much..."
He was about to kneel down and kowtow, but Flender stopped him.
The little fat boy then spoke up.
"Grandpa Village Chief, these spirit masters are passing through our village and would like to stay overnight. Since we're the only one with a spare room in the village, I brought them here to ask if you could accommodate these two spirit masters for the night."
Old Henry quickly agreed and welcomed Flender inside, inviting them to dinner. And he went into the kitchen again and cooked a large table of dishes...
After dinner, Xuan Mo and the little fat boy sat alone in the courtyard, gazing at the night sky.
"Brother Mo, do you think I can become a spirit master?"
The little fat boy looked at Xuan Mo, his eyes flickering with envy.
Hearing the little fat boy's question, Xuan Mo tore off a piece of chicken with his mouth and, without hesitation, said, "Of course. Fatty, be more confident. You know, you'll dominate the Douluo Continent in the future."
The little fat boy smiled wryly at Xuan Mo's words and said, "Brother Mo, you just tease me. Our village hasn't even produced a spirit master yet, so how could I possibly dominate the continent?"
Xuan Mo remained silent, but his thoughts flashed back to the conversation at the dinner table.
He then took in the all-too-familiar face. He thought to himself, "You're one of the future Shrek Seven Devils, the Evil Fire Phoenix, Ma Hongjun."
...
The next morning.
"Old Henry, we'll be leaving now. This day next year will be the day when Little Hongjun's spirit awakens. Young Mo and I will come again. If Little Hongjun awakens a high level of innate spirit power, I'll be his teacher,"
Flanders said with a faint smile as he bid farewell to Old Henry.
Of course, Flanders said this because Xuan Mo, after learning that the fat boy was Ma Hongjun, pestered Flanders relentlessly. He only agreed because of the extra one hundred gold soul coins he offered.
After all, Xuan Mo didn't want the Evil Fire Phoenix, one of the Shrek Seven Devils, to disappear.
Of course, Flanders's agreement was also due to a slight fondness he harbored for Ma Hongjun.
As for Xuan Mo at this moment.
He came up to Ma Hongjun and placed his right hand on his shoulder. "Fatty, let's make a pact. One year from now, I'll definitely come to see you awaken your spirit and become a spirit master. But after that, you have to come with me."
"Of course! Let's make this a one-year pact. I won't let you down, Brother Mo."
A hint of determination flashed in the little fatty's, oh no, Ma Hongjun's eyes...
Not long after, Flanders took Xuan Mo and headed towards Soto City.
As for the Bird Village.
Xuan Mo and the others will come again in a year. After all...
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