Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!

However, Xie Chenyuan only dared to rant quietly in his heart, not daring to retort directly.

How could he smoothly hand over the ancestor to Senior Jiang for "care" without making it seem abrupt and arousing suspicion?

"Friend Xie, it seems the little dog really likes following you around, why don't…" Jiang Yuanjian saw their group was about to leave, yet the little white dog hadn't caught up due to its tiny legs. He quickly picked it up and offered it over, reminding him.

Lingdi heard this and barked, "This isn't right! They're trying to send me away!"

If you dare to reach out and accept, watch as I bite you!

"Woof woo~" It let out an unpleasant threatening sound, but since it had transformed into a chubby little puppy, it appeared exceedingly adorable instead of threatening.

Xie Chenyuan didn't dare take it, hastily refusing with a wave of his hand, "No, no, no, I have never raised animals before, I truly wouldn't know where to begin.

I actually feel this little dog and Senior have a bond. With such a clever appearance, it might awaken as a Demon Beast someday. Why not… name it 'Lingdi', and we'll leave it to Senior Jiang's care."

Jiang Yuan: ? ? ?

Lingdi is the name of your family's ancestor, isn't it?

Did you recognize it and decide you don't want the elder following you, deliberately finding a reason to ditch it?

But... can you really shake off a Mahayana Realm Great Perfection super-advanced Demon Beast?

While he was in a daze, Xie Chenyuan took out some paper and ink from his Storage Bag, wrote the word 'Lingdi' to prevent any mistakes, and stuck it on the little white dog's forehead with a "slap".

"Yay! Master, let's keep this little dog, look how cute it is!" Wan Mingchuan, who learns with Bai Yunqi and Hu Zhile every day, recognized more words and praised, "Senior Xie even gave it such a spirited name; it surely will be a good dog in the future!"

Yun Mo nodded and said, "Carefree City is full of Demon Cultivators and Demon Beasts, an ordinary dog would be scared to death over there."

"Senior Xie indeed wouldn't be convenient caring for such a small dog. If our Venerable Family isn't keen on it, we could keep it for a few days and find a good family to adopt, or let my little sister take care of it in the shop," Hu Zhile gripped every opportunity to mention his little sister to the Venerable Family.

Lingdi felt pleased with so many people speaking on its behalf, wagging its tail and sticking out its pink tongue to appease Jiang Yuan, even pawing at him playfully.

Jiang Yuan felt his head buzzing, sensing something was amiss.

Could it be that the meat platter made the old senior crave, wanting to stay for long-term meals?

Yet this guest cannot be trifled with either...

"Then let's keep it for now." He considered that if he could win over such an extraordinary figure with food, he would have a dog in his corner to help when needed.

Connections are never too many.

If it weren't for Yang Hongye introducing her network, how could he have smoothly entered the affluent circles to sell Incense Sticks at high prices? Without rapidly accumulating wealth, how could he leisurely roam across the Wilderness World?

Similarly, befriending the dog senior could get him into the elite circle, making things easier wherever he goes.

Lingdi achieved its goal, stretched lazily, and hopped excitedly to patrol its "territory" in the small courtyard;

The group headed to the hidden cave to prepare for their journey to Carefree City.

"Venerable Family, this Teleportation Array allows me to choose the number of people to teleport!" Hu Zhile was stunned on his first operation, "Incredible! I've never seen such a feature in other Teleportation Arrays!"

Xie Chenyuan was bewildered upon hearing it; isn't a Teleportation Array just for choosing a destination?

What does it mean to select the number of people? Could it be you can choose who to bring and leave behind those you don't?

Everyone stands in the Array, and once activated, wouldn't all be enveloped by Energy and transport away?

Jiang Yuan nodded and smiled, "Ancient Teleportation Arrays are quite magical; they let you choose directions and ensure maximum safety.

Even if someone targets you, worry not about being rushed into the Array at the last minute; our family's Array won't accept anyone not permitted to teleport."

Xie Chenyuan's eyes widened, such preventive measures exist?

From what he knew, neither Teleportation Arrays nor Teleportation Talismans had robust safeguards, tracking could result in unwanted companionship in teleportation.

The Ancient Teleportation Array at Senior Jiang's home can prevent repercussions, truly formidable!

He sneakily glanced, wanting to use Secret Communication to ask the ancestor yet found the puppy hadn't followed, fearing being taken away.

Xie Chenyuan thought about asking his master regarding the Ancient Teleportation Arrays later, why doesn't the Cloud Concealment Sect's Teleportation Array have such prowess?

"Whoosh!"

While he was distracted, Hu Zhile selected the heads in mind and activated the Teleportation Array, disappearing directly from the cave.

"Lingdi, I've got important matters to handle too, eat and drink well and stay home obediently. Don't go outside the protection shield; the Cloud Prairie isn't safe either." Jiang Yuan had to go to the Market, figuring the old one shouldn't cause trouble, leaving it to guard the house.

You can't expect more from it, can you? Guarding the house isn't asking too much, right?

"Woof woof!" The little white dog responded energetically, squatting happily by the Spirit Pool wagging its tail.

He thought for a moment, then advised, "Perhaps go hide in Linglong Cave; Xiao Bai is secluded in the Spirit Pool, he hasn't seen you before, don't cause a commotion and get scared."

Saying this, Jiang Yuan feigned driving it into the cave, wanting to signal this big shot—there's another in the pool, be careful not to frighten Xiao Bai.

"Woof woof!" The little white dog pretended to be chased into the cave and whimpered twice in a stone nest.

After the playful act, Jiang Yuan hurried off to the Floating Market.

[Cursed objects cannot be sold in the window]

Darn, he was hoping to list the peaches from Wo Hu Mountain to see their worth as a reference, but the system deemed them unsellable.

How should he price them then?

Silently pondering, Jiang Yuan entered the Wo Hu Temple Market, heading straight up the mountain.

Wo Hu Temple's Treasure Pavilion Master, Cang Lingdong, was a disguised Demon Cultivator, yet it didn't hinder her being system-certified as "loyal and amiable".

It's just business, no theft nor robbery, just fair trade. Who doesn't trade the same way?

Moreover, he carries a Demon God Title, occasionally receiving offerings from Golden Carp Lake Marketplace Money Shop Head Shopkeeper Du Yiyun.

Speaking of which, that guy, being the Money Shop Head, truly knows how to manage money. Every half month, he performs a sacrifice, and now his Faith Value alone exceeds 200,000, becoming my top fan!

"I've been eagerly waiting for Mr. Jiang to visit the Treasure Pavilion, and finally, you've arrived!" No sooner had Jiang Yuan settled into the living room of the Treasure Pavilion, did he hear a cheerful woman's voice.

The curtain lifted, Cang Lingdong, tall and sturdy but sporting furry fake cat ears, briskly stepped in and bowed, "Thank you, sir, for your lifesaving grace!"

"Pavilion Master Cang, what is this about?" Alarmed, he hurriedly helped her up, "Please, stand up!"

Then Jiang Yuan glanced at his personal interface, thinking he hadn't equipped a new title, why such warm enthusiasm right away?