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Chapter 2367 Living Up to the Boss!

Feng Yiwang was willing to take the initiative to search for souls, but it was also aware of the Tree Clan's own weaknesses.

To be on the safe side, it said, "I can try to trick it first. Boss, you've sealed its senses, right?"

“Yes,” Qu Jianlei nodded.

Of the nine prisoners, apart from the Nascent Soul Flying Locust which was under a restriction, he casually sealed the six senses of the other eight.

Sealing off the six senses isn't too difficult; you can just overpower someone with a higher cultivation level. However, at the same cultivation level, sealing off the six senses requires quite a few methods.

“That makes things simple,” Feng Yiwang replied confidently.

So Qu Jianlei hid inside the tree hole, watching how the tree traitor would "trick" him.

Feng Yiwang first lifted the restrictions on the locusts, then released his Nascent Soul aura and asked in a sinister tone, "Do you recognize me?"

The locust feeds on tree creatures, but the difference in their cultivation levels is too great; it simply cannot withstand the opponent's aura.

"I..." In fact, the Foundation Building Locust hadn't fully reacted yet; it had no idea what had happened.

This level of cultivation level in locusts doesn't even fully awaken their intelligence.

It could sense that the other party was a big shot in the tree race, but so what? He wasn't its big shot!

The Foundation Establishment Locust emitted a series of unintelligible mental fluctuations—which Qu Jianlei couldn't understand anyway.

But Shujian understood, and became angry, "Don't you recognize me? Then I'll let you get to know me today!"

Several thick tree trunks lashed down, nearly killing the Foundation Establishment Flying Locust. "Now do you understand?"

The locust emitted another series of unintelligible fluctuations, intermittently.

Feng Yiwang understood again and continued to speak viciously, "How despicable! You won't speak properly unless you're beaten. Who is your master?"

The locust twisted twice and emitted a simple wave.

Shu Jian seemed not to understand this time, "What happened? Did the master do this to you?"

The locust writhed twice more, and then suddenly exploded.

"Huh?" Feng Wangyi was taken aback, but fortunately it reacted quickly and released its aura to gather all the scattered debris.

"What the hell... Boss, what's going on?"

Qu Jianlei was utterly speechless. "You're asking me? Who just told me it was a very simple matter?"

"Oh, my mistake," Feng Yiwang tried to sound less flustered, "Boss, please forgive me this time."

It felt that it had demonstrated its loyalty enough, and now it had gained followers.

Then it's necessary to try to get closer to the other party, so as to show that you're "one of us".

Otherwise, how can you keep your subordinates in check?
Everyone has an ambition, and it is no exception.

Whether it can grow into a mother tree depends on the situation, but at least it needs to keep its younger brothers in check to show that its choice was correct, right?
"A mistake?" Qu Jianlei wondered if he had been too good to this guy, that he was now even making excuses.

“Boss, listen to me, I’ll definitely be careful next time,” Feng Wangyi hurriedly said, “I’ll even do a soul search.”

"Next one?" Qu Jianlei's nose almost twisted with anger. Do you know how hard I've worked for so many days and only caught a few?

“Hmm, this one is a little off,” Tree Sly replied seriously. “I know, the boss doesn’t have many prisoners left.”

"Not much is not much," Qu Jianlei said, becoming increasingly annoyed. "What do you mean by emphasizing this word?"
"Then I'll give you a few more so you can successfully search for their souls?"

"I knew it! What do you mean by 'not many', boss!" Shu Jian replied confidently, "At most eight...five!"

Five... Qu Jianlei was so angry he almost laughed. "Nascent Soul Flying Locust, can you search souls?"

“A Nascent Soul stage is out of the question!” Feng Wangyi answered without hesitation, “Although I wish I could devour that evil locust alive…”

"But I know my own limitations. I can defeat a Nascent Soul Flying Locust, but I can't fight it with my soul!"

That was the truth, and Qu Jianlei was too lazy to argue with him. "Here's another one, but if you mess it up again..."

“One…I’m afraid that’s not enough!” Tree Sly hesitated for a moment before indicating that since its boss was being serious, it couldn’t be stubborn.

"Then go catch some more on the Zerg planet!" Qu Jianlei said with a dark face. "There are only four Foundation Establishment cultivators left!"

"This isn't just..." Feng Wangyi started to say, then quickly stopped, "Give me two more, okay?"

"I still need to leave some for the other immortals," Qu Jianlei replied calmly.

“I understand, I understand,” Feng Yiwang hurriedly replied. “I made so many plans just to be on the safe side.”

"Here's another one," Qu Jianlei tossed out another Foundation Establishment cultivator, then added after a moment's thought, "If that doesn't work, I'll give it one."

The "it" he was referring to was that Golden Core Tree Clan member, whose name even Boss Qu didn't know.

However, this guy Shujian has always had his own agenda and a sense of crisis, so isn't this just a convenient way to put pressure on him?
"I will definitely do my best," Feng Wangyi hurriedly said, then secretly stretched out a small branch and whipped Jin Dan hard.

The tree-clan minion dared not retaliate; it was already used to being manipulated and knew it was just a warning—unfortunately, it didn't hurt at all.

This time, the Tree Demon was much more serious. Even though the other party was at the Foundation Establishment stage, it carefully checked them twice.

Then it actually discovered something: "Near the heart, there's a stagnant energy... Boss, do you think it might be this?"

Qu Jianlei sensed something was slightly off. "I'm not very familiar with the structure of locusts. Is there a problem?"

When it comes to understanding locusts, he is certainly not as knowledgeable as Shujian, but the problem is that he is not very knowledgeable about the path of becoming a god through incense offerings either.

"How about... Boss, you release another one?" Feng Wangyi was really serious this time.

Qu Jianlei casually released another golden locust.

There really aren't many left! Feng Wangyi sighed inwardly. Besides Foundation Establishment, there's Golden Core... there should also be Nascent Soul, right?
It knew more about the Golden-Clad Locust and, after a quick examination, determined, "There is indeed a problem with its heart..."

"But boss, shouldn't the path to becoming a god through incense offerings involve the soul?"

“An imperial decree…that’s hard to say,” Qu Jianlei said thoughtfully, unable to help but think of Jiao Daoren.

It's a pity that Lao Jiao didn't come along; he had some understanding of the "imperial edict" back then.

As he spoke, Qu Jianlei put away the Golden Elixir Flying Locust. "Let's get started."

This time, Feng Yiwang was quite cautious. After releasing the Foundation Establishment Flying Locust from its seal, it actually sent its Golden Core disciple to inquire.

Communication between the Golden Core Tree Clan and the Flying Locusts is also quite obscure, but the Tree Spies can understand it and will translate it in a timely manner.

The tree-clan junior, pretending to be a passerby, discovered the "unconscious" locust and wanted to ask what had happened.

It's normal that there's a Nascent Soul expert behind me; it's also normal for the expert to be aloof and indifferent.

The Foundation Establishment Locust didn't have many doubts, but aside from being polite, it remained highly vigilant.

In the words of the Tree Traitor, this is because the relationships between the different tribes of the Tree Clan are not particularly good, and the competition is very strong.

Furthermore, locusts and tree races are inherently rivals, so there is even greater hostility between tree races and locusts from different tribes.

One moment they might be communicating and exchanging ideas, and the next they might be annihilating each other.

That's why Feng Yiwang adopted such a high-pressure stance when he questioned the first locust.

Unfortunately, even with a more conciliatory approach, the other side will not let their guard down.

The locust said it didn't understand what was happening and refused any help.

The Golden Core disciple expressed his displeasure, which was a normal reaction—not to mention that a Nascent Soul expert was standing behind him.

So it questioned the other party about which tribe they belonged to, and how they could be so disrespectful and disobedient!

The answer it received was the self-report of the Foundation Building Locust, without any hesitation.

It's a disaster! The Golden Core disciple was dumbfounded, and all the branches, big and small, on his trunk couldn't help but tremble violently!

It knew very well that behind the big boss behind it, there was an even bigger boss watching—wouldn't I be killed to vent my anger?

However, Qu Jianlei had been listening to Feng Yiwang's translation the whole time and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Tree Demon wanted to explain that this situation was not surprising, but it keenly sensed that the boss did not seem to be angry.

So it simply said, "The last one, the very last one... let's just search its soul."

It could say this because it had already roughly sensed how the abnormal energy near the locust's heart was functioning.

It is ultimately a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even though it betrayed its clan and displayed various forms of humility and weakness, its realm and cultivation level are not fake.

Qu Jianlei glanced at it expressionlessly, "What cultivation level do you need, and how long will it take?"

“Hmm… Golden Core,” Feng Wangyi hesitated for a moment before making his choice. “It’s more difficult, but it will contain more information.”

This is indeed a challenge. At the same cultivation level, the locust's soul is slightly stronger than that of the tree race.

Therefore, the Nascent Soul Soul Searching Golden Elixir, especially since the other party is involved in the path of becoming a god through incense offerings, does indeed involve some uncontrollable factors.

Feng Yiwang was somewhat wary of these challenges, but what it feared even more was that its boss had almost chosen its underling today!
It could only try to be conservative in its statement: "As for the timeframe, let's be on the safe side and say one day, so we can make some trial and error."

So when it's time to gamble, you should take the plunge.

“One day…” Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment and nodded, “Alright, this time you can’t make any more mistakes.”

Feng Yiwang didn't dare to utter a word. This was not something that could be promised lightly. It had already decided to gamble, but ultimately it couldn't go all in.

It was so preoccupied with its own little schemes that it didn't consider why the leader hesitated.

You should know that this is a desolate scree area, so quiet that you can't even see patrols of the tapir or insectoid races.

Seeing Qu Jianlei release a Golden Core Flying Locust, Feng Wangyi didn't dare to break the restriction this time.

While using its divine sense to perceive the other party, it also extended several thin branches to caress the locust's body.

Although the pressure was a bit great, the eldest dog sat cross-legged in the tree hole on its trunk, looking quite at ease.

Since my boss trusts me so much, I must live up to this weighty trust!
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