Legend of the Great Sage Chapter 850 - The Merfolk Sea Fair (Five)

If Li Qingshan’s meeting with Zhu Yan had occurred after the battle, Zhu Yan probably would not have been so impatient and short-tempered with him. If he had undergone the third heavenly tribulation, Zhu Yan definitely would have heard out what he was offering in exchange for the divine wutong tree. Even if it irritated him, he would not directly turn against him.

If he had reached the Great Banyan Tree King’s realm of cultivation, Zhu Yan would have to consider whether he should go forward with the deal or not. Even if he declined, he would do it relatively politely and demonstrate a different side of the fire devourers.

At the end of the day, even the quick and clever tongue of the weak was no match for the nonsense of the strong.

The cultivators under Ji Changfeng’s lead only saw Li Qingshan ride in on a whale in the wind, clearly standing at the highest point among the Merfolk. It was as if he was the centre of the show this time.

“Kid, if you want to stand on my back, then so be it, yet you actually choose to stand on my head! Do you know how to respect the elderly or not?”

Li Qingshan was slightly surprised and realised the speaker was the blue whale beneath his feet. He could not help but smile. “Respecting the elderly is a human concept. If age is what determines seniority, daemons would be at the very top. Fellow, why do you serve the otherfolk instead of wandering the deep sea like the Great Whale King?”

“Hmph, sharp-tongued brat. Once the fair begins, I’d like to have a contest of strength with you!” Elder Blue said, rather unconvinced that he was any weaker than Li Qingshan.

“Sure!” Li Qingshan knew that Gong Yuan had probably suggested this to probe out his true strength. His empty reputation alone was not enough to keep her at bay. However, he had expressed some of his hostility toward the fire devourers, so she decided against taking action personally. She sent this blue whale Daemon Commander instead and only described it as a contest, not openly antagonising him.

“Hmph, then try it! You’re so young

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