Chapter 550

Chapter 550: An Old Friend Returns

The Wind Blue Rain Goose Tribe moved to a huge island near the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

With just over a million members, a large island was more than enough for them.

“This island will be your territory from now on. Basic benefits will be arranged for you soon,” Xiang Yun said.

Since he and Xiong Li were the first to contact the Wind Blue Rain Goose Tribe, they naturally became the leaders of the tribe’s migration.

“In a little while, your basic benefits will be set up for you.”

“There will also be tasks for you, and you’ll get rewards for completing them.”

A few jade slips appeared in Xiang Yun’s hand.

“The requirements to officially become members of the demon division are here. The beast king can review them and send suitable members when the time comes.”

The rain goose beast king took the jade slips from Xiang Yun and glanced at them briefly.

“Human race, will we really get the treatment you promised once we join the demon division?” the rain goose beast king asked hopefully.

“Of course! Not long ago, our sect accepted a beast king into the demon division. We’ve even finished making custom artifacts for them,” Xiang Yun said with a smile, feeling proud of their sect’s artifact crafting skills.

“Custom artifacts,” the rain goose beast king murmured.

Once, their tribe had a master craftsman, but he was captured by a powerful clan after some information leaked. They threatened to destroy the tribe if he didn’t craft artifacts for them.

The memories were painful, and the rain goose beast king sighed, as if mourning their tribe’s fate.

Just then, ten large spiritual boats landed on the island.

Thousands of puppets came down and started building infrastructure.

Soon, a massive task palace rose up.

Along with it, a Spirit Gathering Formation covered the entire island.

The spiritual energy around the giant island visibly grew stronger.

The rain goose beast king and Xiang Yun went to the task hall.

Inside, they saw a giant screen filled with tasks for the Wind Blue Rain Goose Tribe.

Each task had rewards listed for completion.

Looking at the thousands of tasks, the rain goose beast king suddenly felt that joining the Hidden Spirit Sect might not be so bad.

“When can I meet your Grand Elder?” the rain goose beast king asked eagerly.

“You can ask Grape. The Grand Elder should have time to meet you soon,” Xiang Yun replied.

“Thank you.”

Meanwhile, Xu Fan was fishing on the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake when he got the rain goose beast king’s request to meet.

“Perfect, I’m free. Let him come over,” Xu Fan said, still fishing.

“As you wish, Master,” Grape replied.

Soon, a blue light flashed across the sky, and the rain goose beast king transformed into a middle-aged man, appearing beside Xu Fan.

As the saying goes, the face reflects the heart. In human form, the beast king had a square face that made him look dependable.

"Greetings, Grand Elder," the rain goose beast king said, bowing in the manner of the human race.

"Rise. Any complaints about serving the Hidden Spirit Sect?" Xu Fan asked with a smile.

"As long as the Grand Elder refrains from needlessly slaughtering my tribe, we will follow you forever," the rain goose beast king replied earnestly.

Xu Fan gave the rain goose beast king a light glance. Not following meant death; there was no need for such displays of loyalty.

"Is there something you need? Haven’t we settled all the details for your tribe’s placement?" Xu Fan inquired.

"I wish to join the sect’s demon division and serve the sect," the rain goose beast king said, bowing again.

"Are you sure? Joining the demon division means some things will be beyond your control," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"I am certain. I only wish for the sect to prosper and protect my tribe forever," the rain goose beast king replied.

In truth, during the times when powerful clans oppressed his tribe the most in the demon realm, he had considered seeking a top clan to serve. However, a brief inquiry revealed that his tribe wasn’t qualified.

"Good thinking. I’ll have Grape take you to the demon division shortly," Xu Fan said, thinking of the captain needed for the Serpent Spirit Ship.

A jade slip appeared in the rain goose beast king’s hand.

"Grand Elder, this contains all the information we’ve gathered since arriving in the Human Realm. I hope it benefits the sect."

Hearing this, Xu Fan’s eyebrows rose; this could indeed be useful.

"Grape, take this jade slip and extract its contents into the database."

"Understood, Master," Grape responded.

A puppet appeared and took the jade slip from the rain goose beast king.

"Even though your tribe has submitted to the Hidden Spirit Sect, aside from related tasks, the sect won’t exploit your tribe."

"You’ll get what you give," Xu Fan stated.

Over the years, the most valuable items he obtained from the beast races he dealt with were their records related to the demon realm.

Thus, Xu Fan’s intent was for your tribe to hand over all recorded materials.

"I understand. Thank you, Grand Elder," the rain goose beast king said.

"If you have business, attend to it. I need to focus on fishing," Xu Fan waved his hand, signaling the rain goose beast king to leave.

A puppet guided the rain goose beast king towards the demon division.

"A new general has joined the sect, and our team is growing," Xu Fan said with a smile.

Given the location of the Wind Blue Rain Goose Tribe’s island, their quick arrival at Hidden Spirit Island suggested their speed surpassed other races, a trait worth exploring further.

"The team is indeed growing, but the benefits are shrinking," Xu Fan said with a hint of concern.

Currently, the Hidden Spirit Sect’s main income sources were Spirit Cut operations mining in the Extreme Void Domain and artifact crafting orders from the Human Race Navigation Route Stars.

Otherwise, the small amounts of spirit stones earned were insignificant.

"Resource consumption is increasing while income channels are decreasing. This is a serious issue," Xu Fan said, gazing at the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

"One more beast king can drive a spiritual boat to mine, which might ease the pressure a bit, but it’s still not enough."

As he pondered this, Xu Fan suddenly sensed something and looked up at the sky.

"Master, a human star ship has appeared in the Lin Sen Fairy City area and is heading toward the sect," Grape announced suddenly.

A light curtain appeared in Xu Fan’s view.

It seemed a basic star ship capable of mining appeared before Xu Fan.

"Prepare the railgun and have the Core Formation Stage puppets on standby," Xu Fan ordered.

He felt that the people on that star ship must be connected to him.

Before long, the simple star ship descended onto the surface of the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

A precious artifact spiritual boat flew toward the Hidden Spirit Sect, an early model of flying treasure sold by the Hidden Spirit Sect.

As they neared the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan received a message.

"Grand Elder, I have finally returned!"

The excitement, joy, and a hint of grievance in that tone were palpable.