When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Zhu Chongjiu knew in his heart that these must be people from the Peace Chamber of Commerce. However, what Zhu Chongjiu did not expect was that the Peace Chamber of Commerce had such powerful capabilities that it could mobilize a hundred Emperor-level experts to reinforce them in just over ten minutes!

Zhu Chongjiu temporarily put aside his doubts, turned to look at Xiaotu, and said to it, "Although I don't know what you are, I know that you must have come from the Houtu Swamp."

Once I've finished some things, I'll come visit you at Houtu Swamp.

Let's go!

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Tu tugged at Zhu Chongjiu's trouser leg with her little hand, showing a hint of reluctance.

Seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu said helplessly, "Darling! It's a little inconvenient for me to have you with me right now."

In particular, I will have to deal with those people who are about to arrive.

"Be good, I'll definitely come find you to play."

At Zhu Chongjiu's urging, Xiaotu, with a reluctant expression, slowly merged into the earth beneath its feet.

Seeing Xiao Hou already gone, Zhu Chongjiu looked up at the group of people who were about to arrive, exuding a strong aura of ferocity. He began to ponder the same question again, thinking to himself, "This shouldn't be the case. Even if these people are all on standby in Swamp City."

It takes at least a day to get here from Swamp City.

How did so many people suddenly appear?

Actually, Zhu Chongjiu was worrying too much about this issue.

These people originally came to support these seven Emperor-level experts, but Zhu Chongjiu arrived a step earlier than them.

Just as Zhu Chongjiu was racking his brains trying to figure it out, Xiao Hei and the group of people arrived in front of Zhu Chongjiu one after the other.

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Zhu Chongjiu burst into laughter.

The leader of the group was none other than Xiao Feng, the long-unseen president of the Peace Chamber of Commerce!

At this moment, Xiao Feng walked from the group to Zhu Chongjiu with a gloomy expression.

Looking at Zhu Chongjiu, who was holding Xiao Hei and had a mischievous smile on his face, he said, "Ninth Brother, you really know how to time things!"

Do you know that you're pregnant with something very important?

"Oh? What's the big deal?" Zhu Chongjiu replied somewhat nonchalantly.

Xiao Feng angrily said, "Do you know what you just let go?"

Before Zhu Chongjiu could ask, Xiao Tian roared even more angrily, "Immediately, the 'Source of Earth' that my Peace Chamber of Commerce has been searching for for over twenty years!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu, who was stroking Xiao Hei's hand, paused slightly.

Then he turned to Xiao Tian and said, "Hey, isn't it just the Source of Earth?"

Why don't I just catch him and bring him back?

Is it really worth getting so angry?

Huh? By the way, what's that magical artifact you have that can shield your aura?

Is there any more?

Can I have one?

If I had sensed that it was you leading the team, I would have certainly come to welcome you from afar.

"There's no need to rudely wait here like an idiot, don't you think, President Xiao?"

Xiao Feng looked at Zhu Chongjiu, who was making jokes and bantering in front of him, and felt a sharp pain in his chest, almost causing his old injury to flare up.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he angrily said, "Ninth Brother, remember what you just said."

This is the result of over twenty years of hard work by my entire Peace Chamber of Commerce.

If I can't give a satisfactory explanation, I might not be able to control my subordinates!

After saying this, Xiao Feng turned to leave.

Zhu Chongjiu refused to accept it.

Just now, he was bragging to someone that no one was threatening him, and before the night was even over, he was slapped in the face.

What will that person's spirit think of me in heaven?

"Wait a minute?" Zhu Chongjiu called out to Xiao Feng, who was about to leave, in a deep voice.

Xiao Feng turned around and saw that the man's expression had changed from playful to cold. His heart trembled, and he asked, "Is there anything else, Ninth Brother?"

Zhu Chongjiu pointed at Xiao Feng and said, "You just threatened me?"

Did Xiao Tian not convey what I told you when he went back this time?

Or do you think that my words pose no threat to you?

If you still can't control the people under you, then can I help you control them?

If you agree, I dare not say about those far away, but within ten minutes, I will definitely let these hundred-odd Emperor-level experts right beside you know the consequences of disobeying.

Especially the consequences of disobeying Ninth Brother!

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Feng felt extremely annoyed. Why did he have to be so quick-witted?

What should we do now?

This guy is unpredictable, stubborn, and a ruthless killer; you can't beat him in a fight!

They wanted to hide, but they had a mission to complete and had no choice but to make contact with them.

After hesitating for a while, Xiao Feng walked up to Zhu Chongjiu, respectfully cupped his hands and said, "That's not what I meant."

I just wanted to inform Ninth Brother that this Source of Earth is something that my entire Chamber of Commerce has worked so hard for, wasting countless manpower and resources, to finally have the opportunity to capture today.

Unexpectedly, Ninth Brother let him escape unintentionally.

Considering his old age and hardship, please, Ninth Brother, capture him as soon as possible so that we can proceed to the next continent.

After all, of the five elements, only one is currently available!

Upon seeing Xiao Feng's demeanor, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "Old fox, he knows when to yield and when to stand firm."

I was originally planning to use this opportunity to provoke you, then beat you half to death, and finally kill all the people behind you.

"Anything that weakens your Peace Chamber of Commerce, I'll disregard all morality and ethics!"

Seeing that his plan was no longer feasible, Zhu Chongjiu knew he couldn't just start a massacre without a reason.

In reality, I've never had any real grudges against the Peace Chamber of Commerce.

All the hatred stemmed from Zhu Chongjiu's disapproval of his actions, which led to a series of chain reactions.

Zhu Chongjiu felt from the bottom of his heart that, no matter what, killing someone still needed a legitimate reason.

Feeling just as frustrated as Xiao Feng, Zhu Chongjiu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, after all, we're allies."

Especially now, you are the one hiding the source of the Five Elements for me.

So I will definitely keep my word. You guys go back first.

I still have some business to attend to in Houtu Kingdom. Once I'm done, I'll go find the Source of Earth.

You've waited over twenty years, what's a few more months?

After Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking to Xiao Feng, he suddenly pointed to one of the people in the group behind Xiao Feng.

He opened his mouth and said, "Hey! It's you."

You don't need to glare at me like that. Today, it was President Xiao who saved your lives. Go back and thank President Xiao properly!

If you don't believe me, just look at what happened to your seven colleagues.

As Zhu Chongjiu spoke to the man, he pointed to the seven people he had just killed.

As Zhu Chongjiu spoke, Xiao Feng looked in the direction Zhu Chongjiu was pointing, and without thinking twice, he slapped each of the five Emperor-level experts in that area.

After the beating, he was severely reprimanded by Xiao Feng!

Zhu Chongjiu really didn't want to act with Xiao Feng anymore, so he put down Xiao Hei, who was growing taller and taller.

He rolled over and lay down, humming a little tune, and continued his journey toward the capital of Houtu Kingdom.

As Xiao Feng watched Zhu Chongjiu's departing figure, he thought fiercely to himself, "Ninth Brother, rest assured, my son and I will one day avenge the humiliation we suffered at your hands many times over!"