Chapter 1871 1870: You’re Far Too Indulgent!

"Ling, Young Master Ling..."

Wan Shi and Yin Shou, along with the other two, were at a loss when they saw Ling arrive.

After all, they had followed him before, and now that he came to find them, it was a bit awkward.

"You all..."

Ling furrowed his brows tightly at this moment, his eyes fixed on the wine and meat on their table. The aroma of the wine could fill ten alleys, and the delicious roast meat looked crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, juicy yet not greasy. He couldn't help but swallow, saying, "You're too extravagant! Eating wine and meat?!!"

In his heart, he always believed that the four of them would eventually return to his side.

He just needed to wait for Qin Feng's money to run out.

Once they stood by him again, wouldn't their money become his money?

So, seeing them now gulping down meat and drinking heartily felt like they were spending his own money; it hurt deeply...

"Uh... Young Master Ling, would you like to have some?"

Wan Shi said at this moment.

Even though they had betrayed him, Ling's power was not to be underestimated. If he bore a grudge and sought revenge later, it would be a great loss. It was better to ease the relationship now.

"Yes, yes, Young Master Ling, have some too!"

"We've just started, there's still plenty left."

"..."

Yin Shou, Fu Mo, and Black Dragon quickly offered seats as well.

"..."

Ling wanted to reprimand them fiercely, thinking they were too extravagant. Given the current situation, shouldn't they economize and focus on their cause? To indulge in such opulence and chase after pleasures, what great achievements could be accomplished!

However, his stomach grumbled twice rebelliously.

His mouth was also trying hard not to drool visibly.

No choice.

He could only step towards their table.

Once they offered a seat, he sat down earnestly, trying to control his demeanor and not expose his hunger.

He picked up chopsticks, taking a piece of meat into his mouth.

For a moment, he felt a surge of emotion, almost wanting to cry.

In Sky Termination City for so long, he had been reluctant to eat well or dress well, and now, finally eating such delicious meat...

Of course.

He also had to restrain himself and said to the four people earnestly, "Not to criticize you, but in these difficult times defending the city, isn't eating like this wasteful?"

"Uh, Young Master Ling, this wine and meat cost nothing," Wan Shi said.

"Cost nothing??" Ling questioned in confusion.

Yin Shou smiled at the side, "Yes! This is a reward from Young Master Qin. He seems to have obtained some treasure that lets him conjure wine and meat in Sky Termination City without limit, not costing a penny, heh heh..."

"What?!"

Ling was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed, "You're saying Qin Feng gave you this?!"

"Yes! What's wrong?"

Wan Shi and the group did not understand why he reacted so dramatically.

"You, you..." Ling flushed with anger, realizing he was eating the enemy's roast meat. He continued angrily, "You all lack ambition! Eating his wine and meat!!"

"..."

The four of them exchanged glances, puzzled, "We've already pledged loyalty to him, what's the issue..."

"You, you..." Ling, again rendered breathless with fury, yelled, "You're so short-sighted and naive, pledging allegiance just for some wine and meat?"

The four of them: "..."

"You shouldn't just see that he currently has money and think he can successfully defend," Ling advised earnestly. "You must see beyond appearances to the essence. He might be rich, but the way he's spending, it'll run out soon. He'll eventually lose everything. Following him leads to a dead-end!"

"Uh..."

Again, the people exchanged puzzled looks, saying, "Young Master Ling, we think... maybe you should join us?"

"Yes, join us too!" Yin Shou persuaded, "I heard you dropped to 'Level Four Surge,' and at this rate, you can't hold up. Why not join us with Young Master Qin."

"Young Master Qin is sure to be victorious; everything's within his plans, plus you get meat to eat with him."

"..."

Ling was further infuriated, seeing them essentially trying to persuade him. He shouted, "Bunch of fools!! I came to convince you to abandon him and lend me your aid in defending the gate, yet you're trying to persuade me to join him?"

"We're sincerely thinking of your good..."

The four of them spoke earnestly.

"You, you..."

Ling was now speechless with anger, finally saying, "Forget it! In just a few days, Qin Feng will squander everything he has before you realize I was thinking of your well-being!"

With those words.

He turned away in anger and left.

Returning to his camp, Ling was filled with frustration, not only failing to persuade them but being counter-persuaded, especially their sympathetic, almost pitying eyes that fueled his internal fury even more.

Moreover, he was still very hungry...

"Never mind, I'll deal with the biggest issue first!"

Ling patted his growling stomach.

Thinking about Wan Shi and the others being won over by Qin Feng's lavish food, he felt uneasy.

"Hmph! With my skills, I surely can find something delicious too!"

Ling declared, making his way out of Sky Termination City.

It was getting late.

Outside Sky Termination City, darkness lay all around.

Ling proceeded cautiously forward, not his first time out of the city gates, having done so twice when he first arrived.

The danger lay in the fact that the place was teeming with beasts.

In these parts, one's cultivation and magic were confined, leaving only body techniques available.

Despite possessing "Dragon Heart" power, it was entirely useless in this wasteland.

And during the night's hours, although there were no half-beasts, skeleton monsters, or wild beasts, there existed a type of spiritual beast resembling a deer. Its speed, power, and attack were immense, and capturing them required proper hunting tools.

Only Ghost Lady had them before, rumored to have bought them from a general store on Ti Yun Peak.

He went back once, intending to buy them from the store, but everything sold there was single items, gone once bought.

The second method was to try and capture them forcefully.

Which would require quite a bit of effort.

Very soon.

Ling found himself within the woods of the Heavenly Termination Domain, eerily quiet, the dark trees bare of leaves, twisted branches resembling old witches.

Even Ling felt some fear.

At this moment.

He suddenly heard a noise up ahead, quickly hiding behind a tree!

Peeking forward quietly.

Instantly, he saw a deer beast moving around.

"Great!"

Ling's mind quickly envisioned a mouthwatering roast.

Stealthily and cautiously, he moved towards the deer beast.

Seizing the right moment, Ling drew a dagger, lunging towards the deer beast!

Unexpectedly!

The deer beast's senses were remarkably keen. Before he could stab, it had already sensed his presence, immediately ramming at him with its antlers!!