Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 375: Chapter 371: The Emaciated Man

Next, the Bull Demon King began eating his noodles and drinking the soup. He wolfed everything down, occasionally mumbling, ”Delicious, delicious.”

”This beef isn’t bad. Got a nice kick to it. It must be a Rank Two Bull Spirit,” the Bull Demon King said, identifying it with a single bite. He was surprisingly calm and composed.

Tu Xiao’an had wanted to see the Colorful Bull squirm, but he didn’t get the reaction he’d hoped for. Puzzled, he asked, ”Do you know where this beef came from?”

”Of course. It’s one of my subordinates, a Bull Demon,” the Bull Demon King replied, continuing to eat.

”Your own subordinate was made into noodle soup, and you’re eating it. Don’t you feel even a little conflicted?”

The Bull Demon King paused. ”What’s there to be conflicted about? As long as it’s delicious, it’s fine. Although I’m a bull, I have to admit that beef tastes fantastic, especially the awakened kind.”

”Heh heh...” Nearby, the widow-faced Luo Ziyun chuckled as if she wasn’t the least bit surprised by the Bull Demon King’s behavior.

On second thought, Tu Xiao’an let it go. ’For a Demon Spirit like the Bull Demon King, eating just about anything probably wouldn’t faze him.’

Ignoring the bull, Tu Xiao’an turned to Luo Ziyun. ”I’m planning to go traveling. Want to come along?”

”Where to?” Luo Ziyun asked simply.

”The Yaoling Mountain Range.”

’This woman is completely inscrutable. If I can get her to come with me, she’d be a huge help. My Insight can’t get a read on her; she might even be at the Demon King Level.’

’She and that old man from the Ancient Academy are the only two whose data my system’s Insight can’t see.’

Tu Xiao’an was busy with his own little schemes.

Luo Ziyun gave him a look, a mixture of surprise and suspicion. ”You call that traveling?”

”Sightseeing among the mountains and rivers—isn’t that what traveling is?”

”Oh...” Luo Ziyun replied, then added, ”I’ve got a business to run. I don’t have time to go sightseeing. You have fun on your own, but don’t get yourself into trouble.”

With that, she shot Tu Xiao’an a dismissive look.

”Have you been to the Yaoling Mountain Range?” Tu Xiao’an asked.

”I don’t know,” she said flatly.

’What kind of answer is that? She’s just brushing me off.’

After a moment of thought, Luo Ziyun added, ”If you don’t absolutely have to go, I’d advise against visiting the Yaoling Mountain Range. It’s not as simple as you think.”

Hearing this, Tu Xiao’an’s interest was piqued. ”Sounds like you know the Yaoling Mountain Range pretty well.”

”I don’t know.”

”...” Tu Xiao’an was speechless.

”Fine, if you won’t go, you won’t go. Don’t miss me too much when I’m gone.”

Tu Xiao’an stood up, not really wanting to face her widow-like expression anymore.

”You’re really going?” she asked.

”Yes. I have to go.” It was something he had promised someone, and besides, he would get three thousand Spirit Stones out of it.

”Then be careful,” Luo Ziyun said, giving Tu Xiao’an a profound look.

Tu Xiao’an was taken aback. A strange feeling stirred within him, and he gave a faint smile.

”Colorful Bull, are you still eating? We’re leaving.”

”This old bull isn’t full yet!”

”If you keep eating, she’s going to slaughter you and turn you into soup.”

Without further ado, Tu Xiao’an left the noodle shop, the Bull Demon King trailing behind him.

”Colorful Bull, do you know of any other Rank 3 Demon Spirits in Wencheng who have undergone Transformation and are hiding in human society like you?”

From Luo Ziyun’s brief words, Tu Xiao’an was sure that the Yaoling Mountain Range was not a place one could visit lightly. Moreover, his goal was to go up against the White Demon King.

He wanted to find a few more helpers.

Or, failing that, subdue another Rank Three Demon Spirit as a Battle Companion.

”Master, why do you ask?”

Tu Xiao’an looked at him, raising an eyebrow. ”Wouldn’t you like another friend to join us?”

The Bull Demon King understood instantly. He grew excited and said hurriedly, ”Yes, yes, yes! There are many Demon Spirits in Wencheng who came down from the Yaoling Mountain Range. I know a few of them!”

He fully embraced the ’misery loves company’ mentality.

”Then tell me, who do you know?”

But the Bull Demon King fell into thought, as if considering who would be the best person to drag into this mess. A crafty light glinted in his large, bell-like eyes, revealing his cunning nature.

Tu Xiao’an was speechless. ’Aren’t bulls supposed to be honest and good-natured? How did I end up with one that’s so devious?’

’And so lecherous, too.’

Just then, Tu Xiao’an’s phone rang. The caller ID showed Su Yu.

”Hello, Brother Su. What’s up?”

”Brother Xiao’an, where are you?”

”I’m on Ancient Street, about to head back.”

”What? You’re on Ancient Street? That’s perfect! Come wait at my Wei Xian Pavilion. I have something urgent to discuss with you,” Su Yu said, his voice laced with urgency.

Tu Xiao’an frowned. ’Has Su Yu gotten into trouble again?’

”Alright, I’ll wait for you at your restaurant.”

”Colorful Bull, does it really take you this long to name a single Demon Spirit?” Tu Xiao’an grumbled as he hung up, giving the bull a kick.

The Bull Demon King said sheepishly, ”Master, I’m just trying to remember which of the bastards I know has offended me in the past. I’ll sell that one out.”

”Alright, we’ll talk about this later. Didn’t you say you were still hungry? Your master is taking you out for a proper meal.”

Hearing this, the Bull Demon King was almost moved to tears.

Tu Xiao’an headed toward Wei Xian Pavilion on Ancient Street. As he entered, a beautiful hostess who seemed to recognize him said, ”Young Master Tu, our boss has instructed us to take you to Private Room 1 as soon as you arrive. He will be here shortly.”

Su Yu must have called the restaurant with instructions immediately after hanging up.

He was afraid of showing Tu Xiao’an any disrespect.

Inside Private Room 1, the Bull Demon King laughed. ”Ah, so this is the restaurant of the Su Family’s second son. I’ve been here before. They serve all kinds of wild game, and it’s quite good.”

Tu Xiao’an wasn’t surprised. The Bull Demon King was a real estate tycoon who had been active in Wencheng’s business circles for years; it was no wonder he knew Su Yu.

Without any ceremony, the Bull Demon King grabbed the menu and started ordering.

About twenty minutes later, after three dishes had been served, Su Yu rushed in with a bone-thin, middle-aged man.

”Brother Xiao’an, sorry to keep you waiting. Oh...” Su Yu started, then stopped in surprise when he saw the Bull Demon King. ”Boss Niu, what are you doing here?”

Of course, he had no idea that the real estate mogul, Boss Niu, was actually a Bull Demon.

”Boss Niu was with me. Your call sounded urgent, so I just brought him along,” Tu Xiao’an explained.

The Bull Demon King smiled smoothly. ”You don’t mind me being here, do you, Boss Su?”

”Well...” Su Yu hesitated, unsure of how to respond for a moment.

Seeing his hesitation, Tu Xiao’an said, ”It’s alright, Brother Su. He’s one of us. You can speak freely.”

Su Yu glanced from Tu Xiao’an to the Bull Demon King. It was hard to imagine how these two had become so close. ’One of us,’ he had said. Their relationship was clearly not a simple one.

In their business circles, this Boss Niu didn’t have the best reputation.

When it came to business, he completely ignored the rules, acting like a common thug.

”COUGH, COUGH...” The skeletal middle-aged man beside Su Yu began to cough before rushing right up to Tu Xiao’an. ”Master Tu, save me! Please, save me!”

’Who is this guy? Why is he calling me Master Tu?’

’Do I know him?’ Tu Xiao’an wondered.