As soon as Leird finished speaking, everyone present, men and women alike, immediately became alert as if facing a great enemy. They glared at Cheng Xiaofan, their fists clenched.
Seeing this, Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter and said, "Don't be so tense, I'm not a tiger who eats people. Why are you all acting like lunatics!"
"Everyone, please be seated!"
He acted as if he were the master of the place.
Upon witnessing this scene, Leird shot a fierce glare at his people and declared, "Do you know why Cheng Xiaofan is here? Firstly, to help awaken the eighteen demonic beasts in the bronze coffins, and secondly, he's here to die!"
Leird then proceeded to emphasize Cheng Xiaofan's mission to awaken the demonic beasts.
Upon hearing this, the people's spirits immediately soared.
After all!
Entering the prehistoric oasis of Earth and seeking the secret to eternal life was an endeavor fraught with immense excitement.
Who wouldn't want to achieve immortality in this lifetime!
Leird's impassioned words ignited the latent demonic nature within them.
"Haha, this is absolutely wonderful! Our hidden black clan can finally enter the oasis covered by the barrier in the desert!"
"After so many years, we've finally seen this day!"
"Heh heh, Cheng Xiaofan, when the time comes for you to die, just call me 'beauty,' and I'll give you a swift end!"
"That's right, Cheng Xiaofan, you're so handsome, why don't you be my husband? I'll put in a good word for you with Mr. Leird, and he might spare your life!"
"Indeed, indeed."
Leird immediately chimed in, "Cheng Xiaofan, this beauty is also my goddaughter. On her account, I can certainly let you live a happy life."
"However, you must pledge your loyalty to us, the hidden black clan, from now on!"
"At that time, you will not only be a member of our hidden black clan, but I will promote you to my deputy. As for wealth and women, they will be yours to squander!"
Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter upon hearing this and said, "Leird, and everyone else, don't get carried away too soon. When we reach the desert, I hope you'll still have the courage to say these words!"
In reality!
There was no sandstorm that afternoon.
However, as a descendant of Shennong, Cheng Xiaofan could use his Dragon Power to create a localized sandstorm even under a clear sky.
As for what awaited them in the desert, heh heh!
The real show was yet to come!
Noon.
It was time for lunch.
The table was laden with a feast, featuring an array of exquisite dishes such as desert snake, desert chicken, and desert turtle—all incredibly rare delicacies.
Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but smile slightly and remark, "Heh heh, many of the desert animal meats on this table are prohibited in the market. I never expected you'd be able to procure them!"
Leird let out a proud laugh and said, "Yes, that's my capability. No matter what rare animal meat it is, except for four-legged stools and two-legged humans, whatever flies in the sky or burrows in the ground, if I want it, I can get it."
"Everyone, raise your glasses and toast Cheng Xiaofan. After all, as long as he can awaken the demonic beasts in the eighteen bronze coffins, he is currently a friend of our hidden black clan!"
"Cheng Xiaofan, while you're still alive, you must eat and drink your fill. It wouldn't be worthwhile to die of starvation!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled faintly and said, "Alright, I accept this toast!"
He tilted his head back and gulped down the potent white wine in one go.
Leird inquired, "Cheng Xiaofan, how does this wine taste?"
Cheng Xiaofan licked his lips, nodded, and replied, "The wine is good wine, but I feel the taste is a bit strange."
He scanned the faces of everyone present and sighed slightly, saying, "Actually, in my eyes, everyone here is no different from the dead, except for myself."
"Even the wine you are toasting has changed its flavor!"
"You..." Leird's face turned pale with anger, but he dared not erupt in fury on the spot.
Whether they could awaken the demonic beasts in the eighteen bronze coffins depended on Cheng Xiaofan. It was not yet time to fall out with him.
He suppressed his anger and said, "Cheng Xiaofan, you're just showing off, indulging in a moment of glibness. Let's talk about it when we get to the desert!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately retorted, "I think so too. A horse is a horse, and a mule is a mule. We'll see when we get to the desert!"
Eating in such a setting would force even a block of wood to speak its mind.
Facing the people at the table, Cheng Xiaofan fought a solitary battle against the crowd, his sharp tongue like a weapon, engaging in a verbal duel that felt like being on a battlefield shrouded in smoke.
However, everyone exercised restraint, refraining from unleashing their anger.
The group, led by Leird, dared not provoke Cheng Xiaofan at this moment, as they were all counting on him to awaken the demonic beasts.
Then, they could follow the beasts and find the prehistoric oasis left in the desert.
Meanwhile!
This trip to Fuzhou had also completely exceeded Cheng Xiaofan's expectations.
He had never imagined that the founder of the hidden black clan would be a foreigner.
Furthermore, the purpose of establishing this sect was to find a passage to the prehistoric Earth within the deserts of China.
As a descendant of the dragon and a successor of Shennong, Cheng Xiaofan naturally would not let this opportunity slip by.
He had already seen the fragmented remnants of Earth in his dreams, and in doing so, had received the Seven Stars Aligning Scabbard from the Demonic Ancestor.
Now!
Cheng Xiaofan truly wished to witness what the prehistoric oasis of Earth looked like.
He could vaguely sense that this prehistoric oasis of Earth, shrouded by a barrier, was a grand gift from the heavens to him.
Regardless, he had to leverage the power of the demonic beasts to enter the oasis.
After a satisfying meal.
There were still two hours until 3:30 PM.
Cheng Xiaofan took a napkin, wiped his mouth, and said, "Leird, arrange a room for me. I need to rest."
"Awakening the demonic beasts this afternoon will consume a great deal of my Yuan Spirit. If I don't rest well, the task might become somewhat tricky!"
Hearing this, Leird quickly replied, "Certainly, Cheng Xiaofan. I'll personally arrange a place for you to rest. Follow me!"
To ensure Cheng Xiaofan had sufficient energy to awaken the demonic beasts in the eighteen bronze coffins, Leird dared not be the slightest bit negligent.
At this point, even if Cheng Xiaofan asked him to crawl on the ground and bark like a dog, he would not dare to refuse.
For many years, the hidden black clan had shouldered the mission of awakening the demonic beasts in the eighteen bronze coffins and entering the barrier-covered oasis in the desert.
Now, a rare opportunity had presented itself.
How could Leird let it slip away!
He immediately led Cheng Xiaofan to the third floor of the villa, opened the door to a bedroom, and said, "Cheng Xiaofan, it's very quiet here. You can rest assured and relax here. I guarantee no one will dare to disturb you!"
"Of course, if you need a beautiful woman, I can arrange one for you immediately!"
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head and replied, "I don't need anything. I just need to rest alone. It's best if not even a mosquito flies in."