"Chi You, do you remember? Back in the ancient times, my brother and I traveled thousands of miles to Zhuolu and fought with the Yellow Emperor. But the Yellow Emperor wasn't fair, he tempted me with good food and drink, so I had no choice but to betray you. You, You, where are you? Are you still holding a grudge against me for this? Even if you are, I don't care anymore, after all, I'm a national treasure now."
Huaxia, Capital High Martial.
A devilishly catchy song filled with wails and howls echoed from Young Master Lin's mountaintop villa.
That's right, today was the day Young Master Lin was hosting guests, and they weren't outsiders, but Xiao Bao's elder brothers: Tie Mo, Tie Lao Liu, Tie Lao Qi, and Tie Lao Ba.
Accompanying them were the young Taoist Zhang Hao Ming, Xiao Jin, Xiao Hei, and Xiao Ji.
Looking at the five man-eating beasts bouncing, leaping, and wailing at the table, Young Master Lin couldn't help but feel a touch of helplessness.
He couldn't help but think to himself, these pandas are all—
Tie Mo said with an air of arrogance:
"In our man-eating beast clan, only those who have rendered great service and slain enemies at higher levels are bestowed with names. I once single-handedly slew a bear-man at the initial Emperor realm, so our ancestors bestowed upon me the name Tie Mo."
"My eldest brother slew a bear-man Emperor at a higher level and was named Tie Xiong. My second brother slew a demon dragon at a higher level and was named Tie Long. My third brother slew a brown bear at a higher level and was named Tie Xiong. My fourth brother was a bit unfortunate, only managing to slay a silver dog. Should he be called Tie Yin or Tie Gou? He couldn't possibly be called Tie Yin Gou."
Lin Zhan was shocked after hearing this: "Holy crap, this whole family of drunk bears is incredibly fierce. They can all fight at higher levels. I need to maintain good relations with them. If anything happens in the future, even if it's just for Xiao Bao's sake, they shouldn't let me be bullied."
"Holy crap, Fifth Brother, your whole family is awesome. Cheers!" Lin Zhan raised his wine jug and said with great admiration.
Tie Lao Liu, standing beside him, said resentfully:
"Yes, they are famous because they are the ones who fought. After that, the early stage Emperors of the Ten Thousand Races stopped fighting us. As soon as my brothers and I show up, at least ten mid-stage Emperors will surround us, leaving me, Lao Qi, and Lao Ba still without names."
Lin Zhan's eyes darted around, and he quickly said:
"Sixth Brother, don't worry. Isn't this a good opportunity? Those old bastards from the Ten Thousand Races are all dormant. Even if they wake up later, they won't be able to form a group. Then we'll see whose name sounds better, and we'll wait at their doorstep."
Tie Lao Qi and Tie Lao Ba nodded in agreement: "Yes, this plan works. We three brothers must really plan this out."
Tie Lao Ba turned to Xiao Bao and said:
"Youngest, your brother is good! Your brother can be trusted. He's full of mischief and can come up with rotten ideas when something happens. This brother is truly someone you can rely on."
"Quick, send a message. I want to see my eldest brother." Lin Zhan, who was in the middle of a lively conversation, heard William's shout.
Lin Zhan shouted loudly: "Let my brother in."
Seeing William run in with a terrified and anxious look on his face, Lin Zhan joked: "What's wrong, brother? Did you lose money? Or did a dog bite you?"
William hurriedly said: "Holy crap, Big Brother, don't joke with me. My mother is here to see me."
"Gulp," Lin Zhan, startled, fell under the table.
He quickly scrambled up, bowed in all directions, and then said politely:
"Auntie, please rest assured, I will take good care of William. If you have any needs, just say them, and I will fulfill them without any hesitation. Are you lacking food or clothing, or do you need money? Just say the word, and I'll handle it immediately."
He then turned to the bewildered young Taoist and said:
"Brother-in-law, quickly call your senior brothers and have them chant the Samsara Mantra or something for Auntie, to see if she has any needs and if they can help her through the back door or something."
Seeing no movement around him, Lin Zhan cautiously said to William:
"Brother, ask our mother where she is. If necessary, I'll kowtow to her."
William looked at the mystical Lin Zhan with a bewildered expression and instantly realized that his words had caused a misunderstanding. He quickly said to Lin Zhan:
"Big Brother, you've got it all wrong. It's not my biological mother, it's my stepmother, the new wife my father just married, who's here to see me."
Lin Zhan let out a sigh of relief after hearing this, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead:
"Holy crap, you scared me to death. I thought your old lady was here. Then, as juniors, we must show proper filial piety to the elder."
Tie Lao Liu, seeing the stunned Lin Zhan, said with a lewd grin:
"This kid must have scammed a lot of sons. The moment he heard someone's mother was looking for him, he was scared stiff. It seems this little brother hasn't done many wicked deeds."
"I say, is your father King Arthur, that old bastard, so bored that he has to marry so many young wives? And they've come to Huaxia. What, are you expecting me to kowtow to her too?"
William hurriedly explained: "That's not what I meant. Big Brother, haven't you forgotten what I told you? Charles's father, my cheap elder brother, has always disliked me and wants to find an opportunity to kill me. Who knows if they are here for me."
"Why are you so nervous? What's the big deal with a mouse's backache? This is Huaxia. Without your elder brother's nod, no one who comes here will have any influence," Young Master Lin said with his legs crossed, looking unconcerned.
He then pointed to the pandas on the table and said to William:
"Brother, see these elders? Call them Fifth Master, Sixth Master, Seventh Master, Eighth Master, and offer each of them a bowl of wine. Then I'll tell you, never mind your stepmother, even your ancestral grandmother came, it would be useless."
William was inherently a clever person, otherwise, he would have been dealt with by his two cheap elder brothers long ago.
Upon hearing Lin Zhan's words, he immediately understood. Lin Zhan was introducing him to important figures and asking him to pay his respects.
He then offered wine to each of the pandas, even calling Xiao Bao "Master Bao."