Chapter 476: Chapter 466: If My Master Comes and You Don’t Run, You’re in Trouble!

"Ah Pang?"

"Brother Pang! It’s really you! I thought you were gone, but you’re actually alive!"

The two Barrier Beasts recognized the Iron-Eating Beast and were thrilled.

"If you can’t speak, then don’t! Shut that foul mouth of yours! What do you mean ’still alive’?"

"What do you mean? I’m just expressing my surprise at seeing Brother Pang. What’s wrong with that?"

"What’s wrong? Can’t you learn a bit from me? Learn the art of speaking?"

"Oh? You have a speech art? You nearly made me laugh to death!"

Just after exchanging a few words, the two Barrier Beasts started grappling again.

Watching this scene, the Iron-Eating Beast was speechless.

"Stop fighting!"

The Iron-Eating Beast shouted, causing the two Barrier Beasts to cease their fight.

"Ahem, firstly, I’ve changed my name now. No more Ah Pang or anything; that’s all in the past."

"I’m now called... ’Shi Batian’; you can call me Brother Shi."

"Also, I’ve been living well all along."

After hearing these words, the Little Groundhog was stunned.

Seems like... they know Brother Shi?

Am I in an awkward position now?

The flood washed the Dragon King’s temple, and the family doesn’t recognize their own people.

If I had known, I would’ve softened my words a bit; those lengthy sentences might have offended him.

And wasn’t Brother Shi called "Little Stone"?

The master named "Little Stone" and "Ah Shi"; when did it turn into "Shi Batian"???

However, it only pondered this silently, not speaking it out loud, to save face for Brother Shi and avoid embarrassing him in public.

But, Brother Shi originally being called "Ah Pang," is indeed a... really cute name.

.....

"Brother Shi, it’s been so many years since we last saw each other. Where are you now?"

"Brother Pang looks even taller and mightier than before, full of spirit. Seems like he’s doing really well now!"

"You foolish guy, I said call him Brother Shi. Is your head going haywire?"

"I’m just used to it, why do you blow up over nothing?"

The two Barrier Beasts wouldn’t speak more than a couple sentences before starting to argue again, as if they’d soon be fighting.

"Ahem, indeed it’s been many years."

"I didn’t expect to see each other again here; this surprises me greatly."

The Iron-Eating Beast lightly coughed and asked the two Barrier Beasts, conveying a slightly serious tone.

The two Barrier Beasts glanced at each other, sighed, and said, "Ah, there’s no choice..."

"When wandering in the world, how can you avoid being cut?"

"We can only go with the flow; it’s an unstoppable trend, and there’s nothing we can do."

The two Barrier Beasts shrugged helplessly.

Hearing this conversation, the Little Groundhog raised a brow, sensing an unusual atmosphere.

Brother Shi and those two seem like friends, yet not quite friends?

Are they allies or enemies? This determines whether the Little Groundhog should fight or hold back.

....

"Since Brother Shi has found his way here, it seems... everything ahead is cleared out."

The Big-Eared Barrier Beast sneered at the Iron-Eating Beast.

Hearing this, the Big-Eyed Barrier Beast finally reacted, picked up the Scepter, and questioned the Iron-Eating Beast, "Brother Shi...how did you manage to come here!"

Upon hearing this, the Little Groundhog clenched its fists subconsciously. Things definitely felt off, and it began surveying the surroundings, needing to plan the escape route ahead.

Currently, it carries valuable treasures, which mustn’t be taken lightly; the pressure is immense.

If only it listened to Brother Shi, waited outside, or delivered the treasures home first, then brought reinforcements to aid Brother Shi, that would be the safest strategy!

Darn it!

How could it make such a foolish mistake!

....

"If I’m not mistaken, the items are on you, aren’t they?"

"I see you’re flustered and at a loss."

The Big-Eared Barrier Beast tilted its head and sneered at the Little Groundhog.

Facing the Barrier Beasts’ interrogation, the Little Groundhog remained silent; the more it said, the more mistakes it might make, leaving the situation for Brother Shi to handle while planning its escape or call for help.

Because it couldn’t gauge the Cultivation level of those two, even though they seemed harmless, maybe even foolish; the more it couldn’t gauge them, the more dangerous they appeared, especially since they were deep within enemy territory, caught in a passive situation. Who knows if this place is a giant Barrier trap?

"Stand aside."

"We’re old acquaintances after all, no need for stubbornness; I don’t want any trouble either."

The Iron-Eating Beast slowly said to the two Barrier Beasts.

Upon hearing this, the two Barrier Beasts blocked the front of the Stone Sect, standing left and right, Scepter leaned together, and the surrounding Spiritual Power began to riot.

"Brother Shi, you should know our abilities. Even though you’re much stronger now, storming in won’t work."

"We won’t take those things outside; you can have them."

"But you cannot pass this Stone Sect, nor should you try."

The Barrier Beast said slowly and firmly to the Iron-Eating Beast.

.......

Upon hearing these words, the Iron-Eating Beast was silent.

The Little Groundhog observed Brother Shi’s expression; it noticed Brother Shi’s face was very grave, realizing those two were probably right?

Meaning, those two really could stop such a powerful Brother Shi??

The destructive power of Brother Shi was witnessed firsthand; it was completely impressed all along the way.

.....

"Are you certain?"

After a long silence, the Iron-Eating Beast finally lifted its head and asked the two Barrier Beasts.

Upon hearing this, the two Barrier Beasts nodded in unison, answering, "Of course, we’re sure!"

"I’ve said, you can’t pass, you won’t get through us."

The two Barrier Beasts stated firmly and unequivocally.

"Fine!"

The Iron-Eating Beast snorted coldly and turned to the Little Groundhog, saying, "Go call for reinforcements."

While speaking, the Iron-Eating Beast signaled to the Little Groundhog with a glance.

It was smart enough to instantly understand Brother Shi’s intention for it to call its master!

"Brother Shi, are you sure to bother the master?" the Little Groundhog secretly asked the Iron-Eating Beast.

"Absolutely sure!"

The Iron-Eating Beast communicated back.

As of now, only its master could handle these Barrier Beasts.

Though Barrier Beasts weren’t strong fighters, their defense was top-notch.

Hearing the Iron-Eating Beast’s words, the two Barrier Beasts glanced at each other, then burst into laughter.

"Go ahead, call for reinforcements."

"I’ve said, regardless of who comes, this Stone Sect can’t be passed; even if a king comes, it won’t work, as I’ve declared!"

With that.

The Little Groundhog clenched its fists, said nothing, turned, and left, holding onto its breath internally.