Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points

Chapter 517: Chapter 509: Elder Di Scared to Wet Himself

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“Then I shall trouble you!”

Qin Niu, upon hearing that the Rat City officials had arranged a special residence for them, gladly agreed.

It was now so late, and they were strangers in a strange land, uncertain if they could even find an inn.

The three men followed the lead of the soldiers to the posthouse.

Besides being used for carrying messages, the posthouse also served another purpose, which was to receive officials on public business.

Qin Niu sat atop the shaft of the carriage, acting as the coachman, while the guide, a soldier, rode a strange horse with a row of spines along its neck. This horse, with hair black as satin and a body larger than that of an ordinary steed, stood at least two and a half meters tall.

Its limbs were stocky, and longer hair could be seen circling above the location of its hooves.

Overall, it looked very impressive and magnificently powerful.

“Don’t you have a curfew here? I see that it’s still very lively at night!”

Qin Niu noticed that the main streets of Rat City were still brightly lit, bustling with carriages and horses, teeming with people, and appearing very lively. There were shops on both sides of the street selling all sorts of things.

“Rat City doesn’t need a curfew; the official army is fully capable of handling any emergencies. Master Qin, if you’re interested, after settling in, you can take your family out for a stroll. There are many local snacks here that you can’t find anywhere else.

There’s also the largest Beast Pet Market within the Myriad Beast Gang’s territory. If you find a beast pet you like, don’t miss out.

After midnight, there’s a street that hosts the Ghost Market. They sell beast pets and various rare treasures that are very attractive. However, since it’s the Ghost Market, purchases completely depend on personal judgment. Many outsiders come with the mindset of finding a bargain, and it’s not unusual for them to end up paying a high price for trash. Master Qin, you may consider this at your discretion.”

The soldier enthusiastically introduced the flourishing aspects of Rat City, promoting its goods.

“Since I’m here, naturally, I’ll have to check it out.”

Qin Niu was quite interested in the Ghost Market.

The thrill of finding a bargain was what he was after; even if he misjudged, it didn’t matter to him.

After all, he thought of it as just for fun.

“We’ve arrived at the posthouse! I’ll go ahead and notify the manager. Please wait here in the courtyard for a moment!”

The soldier jumped down from the horse and ran inside to find the person in charge to give notice.

The facade of the posthouse was wide enough to allow two carriages to enter at the same time. The main gate was not closed but left open.

Multiple carriages could be seen parked inside the courtyard.

Clearly, there were many powerful figures gathered here for the Water and Land Dharma Assembly from all corners of the land.

Normally, experts headed in the eastern and western directions would pass through the territory of the Myriad Beast Gang. It was inevitable they would drop by Rat City for a visit.

At this moment, an old man, hugging a young girl, came out from inside.

Qin Niu thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, but upon closer inspection, there was no mistake; the stern-faced old man was none other than Elder Di of the Nine Insect Gang.

The two hadn’t directly clashed on the battlefield, but they recognized each other nonetheless.

The young girl, hugged by Elder Di, was about eighteen or nineteen years old, very attractive and slender. She seemed very compliant in the embrace of Elder Di, although her eyes looked somewhat vacant.

The Nine Insect Gang never regarded people as human beings, and its senior members indulged in extreme pleasures.

Qin Niu had witnessed it before.

Who knew where this girl had come from, now spoiled by this old man.

Such matters, no one would interfere with.

Some girls’ families were poor, and their parents were quite willing to sell their daughters for a good price, even secretly instructing them to serve well.

As long as the service was good, the parents could then use the opportunity to establish a connection with Elder Di.

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In the future, he might be able to get some help.

Even if it’s just by taking advantage of Elder Di’s influence, he could still enjoy many solid benefits.

Initially, Elder Di did not notice Qin Niu sitting at the front of the carriage.

As he got closer, he subconsciously glanced over here and found the young man sitting on the shaft somewhat familiar. The water buffalo looked familiar as well.

He couldn’t help but turn his head for a closer look.

What he saw frightened him so much that his complexion changed.

“Elder Di, I hope all is well!”

Qin Niu greeted with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

“Haha, Master Qin grows more handsome by the day! Are you also going to Elixir City to attend the Water and Land Dharma Assembly?”

Elder Di forced himself to remain calm, though the hand he wrapped around the young girl might have tightened a bit too much from nerves—her fine eyebrows knitted together, and her face showed a hint of pain.

“It’s a grand event that happens once in a decade, and I would also like to broaden my horizons. But I’m well aware of my own capabilities and am only going to play a supporting role. The Nine Insect Gang must have dispatched quite a few experts as well, right?”

“You’re too modest, Master Qin. A few from our Nine Insect Gang have gone as well. I was delayed a few days because I had some matters to take care of. The grievances between our two gangs are just that, between gangs, and there’s no need to turn them into personal vendettas. To tell you the truth, I quite admire you. A young hero, exceptional in strength. If there’s a chance, the two of us should sit down and have a drink or two.”

Elder Di discreetly probed Qin Niu’s cultivation level and discovered that Qin Niu had already advanced to the Spirit Qi Realm and was at the mid-stage at that. His face changed color once again.

It had not even been half a year since the last great battle.

Back then, Qin Niu was only at the Innate Realm, but with the Green Demon Bee, he could easily eliminate a Spirit Qi Realm Elder of the Nine Insect Gang. Recalling how swiftly and ruthlessly Qin Niu killed, Elder Di’s feet involuntarily grew cold.

To think that now, Qin Niu had already advanced to the mid-stage of the Spirit Qi Realm was simply defying the heavens.

If someone who was only at the Innate Realm could easily eliminate Spirit Qi Realm experts, how terrifying must Qin Niu be now?

With this thought, Elder Di couldn’t help but shudder.

His look towards Qin Niu changed from wariness to outright fear.

For this reason, he took the initiative to extend an olive branch, utterly unwilling to make an enemy of Qin Niu, fearing the thought of engaging in combat with him.

“Of course, of course!”

How could Qin Niu possibly sit down and have a drink with an elder from a rival sect? This wasn’t about being magnanimous. If word got back to the higher-ups of the Black Tiger Gang, how would they view it?

No one would want to be labeled a traitor or colluding with the enemy.

“Master Qin, then I won’t disturb you any further. Until we meet again!”

Elder Di forced a smile, said his farewells, and walked towards the exit holding the girl.

The corners of Qin Niu’s mouth lifted, revealing a slight smile.

He had seen clearly just now that Elder Di’s forehead was beaded with sweat. And the smile on Elder Di’s face when he said goodbye was very stiff, his hands trembling slightly.

“He makes me out to be some kind of murderous fiend! This old man must be the most cowardly elder of the Nine Insect Gang.”

At that moment, other strong individuals came out from the inside, likewise heading out to stroll through the streets and experience the lively atmosphere of the world.

There were three of them, two men and one woman, all quite young.

From their attire, they seemed to be strong practitioners from the same sect. These three individuals’ cultivation levels were quite even, all at the early stage of the Spirit Qi Realm.

The woman had an acceptable appearance, with vertical eyebrows and slender eyes that made her look somewhat fierce.

A green longbow hung on her back, and an arrow quiver was attached to her waist.

The trio walked out chatting and laughing together.