Chapter 1828: Boss Nan Shen
Looking back at his arm, the mark of the angel wings was no longer visible. Jiang Nan even rubbed it with his hand but found nothing unusual!
He decided not to worry about it anymore.
Qian Benying excitedly scooted over and bumped Jiang Nan with her shoulder:
(#ಡ.̫ಡ) "So? So? How does using the warp bubble feel?"
"How strong are you now?"
You even managed to ram that angel to death, something so hard to kill?
Jiang Nan slowly clenched his fist:
(๑‾᷄◡‾᷅)و "Below the Transcendent level, there shouldn’t be anything that can threaten me anymore."
"Unless it’s some special ability, like skill sealing, spirit binding, elementalization, or something like that."
"Of course, they’d have to have the chance to use it in the first place."
Qian Benying’s eyes widened: (*ﾟﾛﾟ)!! "You’re… you’re already that strong?"
What the hell, casually killing everything below Transcendent? It’s hard to imagine those words coming from a Star Glory Six!
But when Jiang Nan said it, it sounded so matter-of-fact.
It wasn’t Jiang Nan bragging either. With all his various methods combined, plus the warp bubble he’d just obtained, there really weren’t many below Transcendent who could threaten him anymore.
Take Badi’s Atomic State • Selfless Body, for example—Jiang Nan might not be able to kill him in one ram.
But he’d have to have the chance to use it first!
The warp bubble was undeniably a god-tier instant-kill technique; even in Longqiu’s hands, it was already formidable.
Now that it was in Jiang Nan’s hands, the ways to use it became even more flexible.
But that wasn’t what Jiang Nan needed to consider right now.
Currently, there was basically no human on Blue Star who was reckless enough to go against Jiang Nan.
What Jiang Nan needed to use it for was to deal with the Sacred Star, with the Bose bodies.
Jiang Nan’s gaze shifted and landed on the Bad Beast Squad.
His voice was hoarse: "I’m sorry, but Longqiu is no longer with us. Originally, I wanted to cooperate with you all, beat you into submission, and take you out to fight against the Sacred Star alongside humanity."
"But Longqiu couldn’t let go of his grudge. Before he left, he entrusted you all to me. I, Jiang Nan, will do what I say."
"I want to know what you think."
At this moment, the eyes of the bad beasts dimmed, and they stared at Jiang Nan with wary expressions.
Azure Sky Mantis gritted his fangs:
(◦へ`ɷ´)へ "If it weren’t for you, the boss wouldn’t have died!"
Reflection Fox didn’t politely jab the mantis:
(๑･ˇﻌˇ･) "If it weren’t for him, we’d all be dead too…"
Soaring Sky Parrot’s expression was troubled:
(･᷄ʚ･᷅〃) "How do we know you won’t screw us over? Humans are all bad-hearted. You all want the tumors in our heads."
Clearly, the bad beasts were full of caution toward Jiang Nan.
How could they easily trust a human?
Jiang Nan patiently explained, "If you don’t believe me, even if I talked until flowers bloomed, you still wouldn’t believe me."
"But you’re facing a problem right now. If you stay in the Void Sea, sooner or later, the Sacred Star will come to kill you and take your spirit beads, using you as power sources, harvesting you like leeks."
"Do you really want to be penned up in this tiny Void Sea forever? The outside world is vast—Blue Star, countless spirit ruins, the boundless starry sky."
"No matter what you choose, I will take you out of the Void Sea. Even if I have to tie you up, I’ll drag you out."
The bad beasts said nothing, their faces bitter. How could they not know they were being farmed?
But leaving their familiar surroundings to go with humans? Their hearts were uneasy.
Jiang Nan continued, "Once you’re out, you can follow me or set up your own turf. I won’t interfere."
"But there’s one rule: no harming humans. If you do, I will step in. Of course, if any Bose bodies come to kill you, you can also call me for help."
"But I might not make it in time. The Sacred Star is like a blade hanging over all our heads. If we don’t remove it, one day it will fall."
"Fighting the Sacred Star alongside humans—I can’t guarantee that all of you will survive in the end, nor can I guarantee victory. But maybe we will win."
"Don’t waste the path Longqiu paved with his own life."
Hearing this, a few of the bad beasts began to hesitate. Who wouldn’t want to live a good life if they could?
Azure Sky Mantis ground his teeth:
(◦へ◔ɷ◔ิ)へ "Sly fox, you’ve got brains. Give us some advice!"
Soaring Sky Parrot: (•̆ʚ•̆) "Sly fox, what do you think about this?"
Reflection Fox’s eyes flickered as he looked at Jiang Nan and asked tentatively:
(๑•̌ﻌ•̑) "How… how can you be sure that when humans see us, they won’t attack and kill us for our beads?"
"Words alone are empty. You can’t make us trust you with just your mouth."
Jiang Nan smiled wryly. He pulled out his phone and opened the photo album.
(◦･᷅～･᷄)っ[] "Here, look. Remember those bunnies you fought? Didn’t I take them out before?"
"They’re doing great out there now. They’ve become a national treasure of China."
"Their population is growing, everyone loves them, and they eat well and live well!"
The album showed several photos of Jiang Nan with the Pocket Rabbits.
Some were on Sky Island, some were sneak shots by Xia Yao, and some were in military camps.
Soaring Sky Parrot was surprised:
(Ŏ◊Ŏ|||) "No way? Those trash rabbits are living that well now?"
Azure Sky Mantis was stunned: "This… this is unfair! They can eat well and be national treasures? If I go out, won’t I be able to ascend to the heavens?"
"Tch—just seeing them makes my hands itch!"
Jiang Nan’s face darkened: (̿▀̿̿Ĺ̯̿̿▀̿̿)̄ "When you get out, don’t go beating them up, okay? There are plenty of cars out there for you to chop."
"Space-types are very popular outside. People cherish them."
"And I didn’t kill the Big White Goose or the Black Wolf Sister. I kept them."
With that, he gave Ai Jiang a look, and Ai Jiang immediately released the Big White Goose and the Black Wolf Sister.
Though they were a bit swollen.
The moment the Big White Goose saw Jiang Nan, it shuddered violently, flapped its wings, and flew into Soaring Sky Parrot’s embrace.
₍#༎ຶʚ༎ຶ#₎ "Bro Bird! This human is a demon! You have to get Big Bro to avenge me!"
Soaring Sky Parrot sighed:
(◞‸◟) "Big Bro is gone…"
Then he explained the whole story to the Black Wolf Sister and the others.
Jiang Nan’s expression turned serious: "So? Will you follow me? I can’t guarantee you anything, but I will do what I believe is right."
"Also, I have Human-Making Grass. Once I get more stock, you can turn into humans too and absorb spirit skills."
"Xiong Er and that griffin Xiao Jiuwo, who used to follow me, have both become humans now."
Saying this, he showed them photos. At that moment, the bad beasts’ eyes lit up.
Going out meant being treasured, and there was even a chance to become human?
It seemed there was no need to hesitate any longer.
Reflection Fox took a deep breath and slightly lowered his head toward Jiang Nan:
(๑︶ﻌ︶) "Boss Nan Shen! I’ll follow you!"
Bro Bird and Bro Mantis hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed, also calling him Boss Nan Shen.
As for the Big White Goose and the Black Wolf Sister, they had already been beaten into submission before, so naturally they went along with their brothers.
Jiang Nan grinned: "Great! Since you’re following me, you all need to have names!"
"Reflection Fox! From today on, you’re the second-in-command of the Bad Beast Squad!"
The nine-tailed fox pointed at himself in utter bewilderment:
=͟͟͞͞(๑꒪ﻌ꒪)ᕤ "Huh? I… I’m the Reflection Fox?"
What kind of weird name is that?
[From Reflection Fox: Resentment Value +777!]
(•̆₃•̆) "And Ninja Mantis, Big White Goose, Parrot Luo, Le-Ang Wolf! Got it?"
The bad beasts’ faces darkened. What the hell are these names?
Qian Benying almost spat blood on the spot. Le-Ang Wolf?! What kind of name is that?!
Are you being this sloppy?
Do you have to name them like an assembly line?
The Black Wolf Sister couldn’t take it anymore. She charged over immediately.
(･ˇ皿ˇ･๑)༡ "No! I don’t want that name! It’s ugly! Why does he get to be Big White Goose? I want a color too! I want to be Big Black Wolf!"
Jiang Nan waved his hand:
(︶～︶〃)ﾉ "Fine, fine. Big Black Wolf it is."
Actually, Jiang Nan had ulterior motives. Who could forget that she almost forced herself on him in that little forest back then?
Jiang Wolf Dog almost got himself into trouble, okay?
Qian Benying covered her face. Your names aren’t any better! What the hell is Big Black Wolf? Why not call him Black Tai Lang or Da Bo Lang?
Wang Gang watched from the side with a face full of emotion. "As expected of the Spirit Pet Chef Master. Nan Shen is truly outrageous!"
Reflection Fox suddenly froze:
(๑•︠ﻌ•︡) "Oh, right! There are still a bunch of tumors back at the base camp. Don’t let them go to waste. They shouldn’t be damaged, right?"
Jiang Nan and Qian Benying were both startled. How could they have forgotten that?
They immediately wanted to go back and look for them.
But Lan patted her chest and said with a smug expression:
(◕ˇ.̫ˇ◕) "What tumors? There are no tumors anymore. They’re all in baby’s alternate dimension!"
Jiang Nan was taken aback. What the hell, Lan had already pocketed them? Your hand speed is way too fast!
"Haha! That’s my little Lan kid! You really know how to collect for your big brother!"
He wanted to pick Lan up and give her a few kisses.
But Lan warily shielded herself and pushed Jiang Nan’s face away, not letting him get close.
(๑ớ～ờ)۶(◦)˘ε˘ʃƪ)
"Shoo, shoo! Who’s collecting for you? Whatever comes into Lan Bao’s hands is mine!"
"You little bro, don’t go claiming family, okay? Rest assured, I won’t share a single one with you!"
The smile on Jiang Nan’s face froze instantly. I’m the little bro?!
Lan had completely turned into a little money-hungry leopard cub, all gold and greedy.
Looks like she was seriously hooked on the sugar tangerines!
"Lan… I…"
Lan glared: (งᵒ̌～ᵒ̌)ง "You what? I’m a little kid! How can you just kiss me casually? Do you know that’s illegal?"
Jiang Nan’s mouth twitched: (｡･ˇ﹏ˇ･) "Haven’t we kissed before?"
Lan pouted: (ˇ～ˇ◦) "Hmph! Who kissed you? When it comes to treasures, I don’t recognize anyone! Little Lan kid only kisses people who have money!"
"What are you looking at? You got a problem? Hit me if you dare!"
She made a funny face and wagged her tail at Jiang Nan.
Jiang Nan’s eyelids jumped: (ꐦ°᷄◡°᷅) "Then I’ll just…"
Lan quickly said:
(◦`~´◦) "Want to hit me? I know you can’t bring yourself to do it."
"Want to scold me? I know you can’t bring yourself to say it. There’s nothing I can do—I’m the cutest in the world, after all."
With that, she teleported and hid behind Mila.
('⥎'(ᵒ̴̶̷～ᵒ̴̶̷)
"Sister Mila, help me!"
But Mila glared:
(ꐦ･᷅～･᷄) "Say that again? You’re not as cute as me! I can change size anytime, anywhere! You can’t!"
Lan grabbed onto Mila’s antenna and yanked. "Pfft, I can do it too if I try hard enough!"
"Time Stop!"
"Space Eject!"
The two little ones started fighting over who was the cutest.
Qian Benying was left dizzy. Since when could changing size be compared to going to the bathroom?!
Jiang Nan’s mouth twitched. They really should eat fewer of those sugar tangerines. The aftereffects were too strong.
Looking at the bad beasts before him, Jiang Nan’s eyes flickered again. The Void Sea didn’t just have these few spirit beasts.
If he was going to take them, he might as well do it thoroughly. Leave not a single scrap for the Sacred Star!