For two full days, Da Yu and the two Iron Eater Beast Emperors had remained by the side of Lin Zhan and the four youngsters.
Finally, a platinum-level pressure emanated, and Lin Zhan and the four youngsters instantly opened their eyes.
The five of them looked around in confusion, finding only depleted King Crystals scattered around them.
Xiao Bao, with his distinctive black and white head, mumbled groggily, "Damn, who is this? So wasteful, they drained almost two hundred King Crystals. How depleted must they be."
Tie Lao Si and Tie Mo instantly reverted to their true forms, albeit much smaller, otherwise, even Gao Wu might not have been able to contain them.
Two large, black and white heads, just like Xiao Bao's, extended next to Xiao Bao and said, "You know you're depleted? Aren't these all the same youngsters who drained them?"
Startled by the two sudden heads, Xiao Bao, still groggy, then said in utter bewilderment, "Holy cow, how come you two look so much like me?"
Tie Lao Si furrowed his brow, swung a massive bear paw, and gave Xiao Bao a solid smack on the head: "Now you know who we are, don't you?"
Xiao Bao, having been hit, shook his big head and said, "Damn, Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, you guys are out of jail? When did you get out, you didn't even tell your little brother, so he could invite you for some drinks."
Tie Mo also gave Xiao Bao a solid smack on the head, saying, "Did you get stupid from leveling up? We were sealed in slumber, not sent to a study room. What 'out of jail' are you talking about?"
Lin Zhan, also groggy, looked at the four youngsters and was instantly startled: "Holy cow, my brothers, did you eat fertilizer? You grew so fast."
Hearing Lin Zhan's words, everyone began to examine the four youngsters more closely.
First was Xiao Jin, who had grown from 30 meters to 50 meters, with a diameter of about 8 meters. Most importantly, the two small fleshy bumps on its head had transformed into small deer antlers, about a foot long, looking quite cute at first glance.
The biggest change was in Xiao Hei. Its shell, previously 15 meters in diameter and its body length of 20 meters, had grown to a 30-meter diameter shell and a 40-meter body length. Its height when all four legs were on the ground had increased from 6 meters to 10 meters, and its ferocious large head had also grown two small horns.
Xiao Bao's appearance hadn't changed much, growing from a height of 5 meters to 10 meters, with a body length of 20 meters. If there was any change, it was probably that his head had become larger.
Xiao Ji had also transformed into a Longque form with a height of 10 meters and a wingspan of 20 meters. The only change was that beneath its feathers, a layer of fine scales had grown.
Da Yu said to Lin Zhan, "Kid, what did you feed these youngsters? Their current size is already larger than diamond-level spirit beasts of the same species, and their bloodline is even more concentrated. If they keep evolving like this, perhaps the glory of their ancestors will re-emerge through them."
At this moment, Lin Zhan's mind also cleared. He said to Da Yu, "Ancestor, you're back too? Has there been any change with the Blood Race?"
Da Yu shook his head and said, "You don't need to worry about that one. After we finish dealing with Britannia, we'll move against the Blood Race. This time, I've returned firstly to protect you all, and secondly to fetch Tie Lao Si to help find Britannia's treasure trove secret realm."
The young Daoist Zhang Haoming also walked to Lin Zhan's side and said, "Big Brother, those two are Bao Ge's biological older brothers, and they also want to bring some of their kin to join us. Also, Sister-in-law started preparing a highest-level banquet three days ago, and it should be ready today."
Lin Zhan nodded after hearing this and said, "That's good. I'll go and exchange some coded language with Xiao Bao's two brothers."
Xiao Bao saw Lin Zhan approaching and said to him, "Boss, these two are my Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother. They want to bring some of their nephews and grand-nephews to join us."
Tie Lao Si and Tie Mo bowed to Lin Zhan and said, "Chief leader, shall we exchange coded language in the spring? (Spring point: also known as 'chun dian,' commonly called slang)."
Lin Zhan looked at the two Iron Eater Beast Emperors' actions and solemnly bowed in return, saying, "You two are high-ranking brothers, both upright and reasonable individuals on the path. We don't need to exchange coded language in the spring."
"Just arrange for however many family members come to be handled by Xiao Bao. Equipment, benefits, and treatment will all be handled by Xiao Bao. Brothers, don't worry, even if 30,000 or 50,000 come, we have places to accommodate them."
Tie Lao Si nodded and said, "As expected of the Great Leader, you handle things decisively. We are at ease with the youngest following you. Since we've joined the Great Leader's group, our family's bears, from digging tunnels and breaking lines, to front attacks and rear support, through wind, frost, ice, and snow, and galloping dust, will all be at the Great Leader's command."
Lin Zhan laughed heartily and said, "Brothers, you're too kind. When the great nephews arrive, they will certainly not be wronged. As long as I, Lin Zhan, have something to eat, I will never let them drink thin soup."
Then, he turned to Zhang Haoming and said, "Brother-in-law, go back and tell your Sister-in-law to open the wine cellar and bring out ten-thousand-year-old spirit wine to entertain the two brothers and Ancestor Da Yu."
Da Yu was taken aback and shouted to Lin Zhan, "I knew you still had some hidden stock, boy. Ten-thousand-year-old fine wine, where did you get so much good wine?"
The eyes of the two Iron Eater Beast Emperors also instantly lit up. Ten-thousand-year-old fine wine was not something even an ancestor could easily obtain.
Not long after, Zhang Lingxiu walked out with elegant grace, stood beside Lin Zhan, and said, "Husband, the dishes are ready, we can begin the feast."
Lin Zhan looked at Zhang Lingxiu's graceful and dignified appearance and couldn't help but be secretly delighted. His wife was becoming more and more presentable. The way she called him "Husband" made him feel so proud.
"Then let's begin the feast. Oh, by the way, have you made arrangements for Grandma Ancestor and Maternal Grandmother?"
Zhang Lingxiu nodded and said, "According to the preferences of the elders, 36 exquisite dishes and several spirit fruits and pastries have been prepared. I'll leave this here for you to manage. I'll go and accompany the elders."
Looking at Zhang Lingxiu's receding figure, Lin Zhan put on a silly grin.
Da Yu also nodded and smiled with satisfaction. After all, if they were to calculate by bloodline, Lin Zhan's lineage traced back to Emperor Huang's eldest son, Shao Hao, while Da Yu's lineage traced back to Emperor Huang's second son, Chang Yi. Lin Zhan calling Da Yu "Ancestor" was not just a term of respect, but a true connection by blood.
"Zhan'er, Xiu'er is a good girl, and she's increasingly showing the demeanor of a queen. You should also put in more effort," Da Yu said to Lin Zhan with implied meaning.
Xiao Jin and the other rascals looked dejectedly at the table full of delicacies, unable to partake. It was all because their size had become too large after their recent advancement.
Tie Mo shook his head and smiled, then waved his hand. Four golden lights entered the minds of the four youngsters: "Cultivate according to this technique, and you will be able to change your size."