Mountain Chicken King was very reliable.
On the day he returned, he dispatched three Humans he had kept in captivity to deliver five thousand eggs.
This was naturally the first wave.
Since these eggs were unfertilized, they were safe to eat; they wouldn't hatch new life anyway.
Zhou You chose not to rescue these three Humans. Firstly, he was Dog King. Secondly, these three guys didn't look like they were in distress; each was pot-bellied, clearly having eaten plenty of eggs.
The habits of the mountain chickens remained centered on eating grains, small insects, and similar things.
This was completely different from the Wolf Clan and Bear Clan.
On this day, Zhou You finally ate something.
Boiled white eggs.
They didn't have much flavor, but it was better than eating bigu pills, right?
So, he ate fifteen by himself in one sitting, then couldn't eat any more because he was choked by the egg yolks.
Wolf King, on the other hand, went to scout out the Ten Thousand Snake Cave; such a task couldn't possibly be given to the great Dog King, could it?
Wouldn't that be a farce?
As a wolf, sometimes one must realize one's own value.
Out of curiosity, the next day, Zhou You brought five Fourth-grade Earth Dogs and headed towards Mountain Chicken King's territory. As for Dog Fugui, he continued to Cultivate.
Zhou You cared deeply about the Divine Pool.
Therefore, Dog Fugui worked very hard.
On the small hill where Mountain Chicken King resided, clucking sounds were constant.
The mountains and fields were filled with colorful chickens running everywhere. There were roosters, like flames, crowing, guinea fowl clucking and running, and then all sorts of chickens like speckled hens, three-yellow chickens, silky fowl, bantam chickens, and so on, everything imaginable. In different areas, there were also Humans moving about, scattering grains for feeding, and naturally, some Humans were collecting eggs in the jungle.
It could be said to be a scene of complete harmony.
If one didn't know about Mountain Chicken King's existence, one would truly think it was a large chicken farm.
Zhou You was drooling; if Xiao Chen were here, he would surely have eaten a few to satisfy his craving.
Looking at the five dogs, they were also drooling all over the ground.
Seeing their appearance, those Humans all lowered their heads and stood to the side.
One might ask, when a Human sees a man with a Yao in the Yao Race, what is the first thing they would think?
Of course, they would think, this is a terrifying Shapeshifting Yao Emperor!
Too terrifying!
What if they looked at him one glance too many in the crowd, and then were eaten?
It wouldn't be worth it.
Mountain Chicken King flapped his wings and landed, gracefully placing his wings in front of him. "Great Dog King, welcome to your arrival."
Zhou You wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth. "These chickens are truly beautiful."
Mountain Chicken King stood up and respectfully explained, "We chickens have always been more leisurely, so we have more time to groom ourselves and comb our feathers, which is why we are much more beautiful."
"Oh!"
Mountain Chicken King suddenly stretched his neck and let out a long cry towards the sky.
In a moment, on the mountain path, colorful wild chickens rushed out, each one beautiful and charming, standing in two rows on either side of the mountain path.
The scene was particularly spectacular.
Zhou You nodded, quite satisfied with this. He suddenly felt that being a dog was much better than being a Human.
Look at our status and position; we are highly respected wherever we go.
Zhou You lightly coughed, patted the dog's head beside him, telling it to restrain itself, lest it couldn't help but pounce directly. That would be a wrong action that would damage relations, and if serious, it could escalate to a racial level. "Mountain Chicken King, I am finding you more and more pleasing to the eye now."
Mountain Chicken King's eyes showed joy. "Thank you for the Dog King's high regard. Xiao Ji will surely redouble his efforts and strive for progress in the future."
They passed through the dazzling mountain path and arrived at a clean and tidy chicken coop.
Unlike the Earth Dog's territory, Mountain Chicken King's territory was managed by Humans, so it was very clean.
Entering a wooden house, it was simple and spacious.
On the back wall of the main hall hung a painting of 'Hibiscus and Golden Pheasant', with an inscription above it.
"Autumn's strength, defying frost, a magnificent pheasant with a crested head. It is known to possess the five virtues, living in comfort superior to a wild duck."
Zhou You sighed, "A chicken has five virtues: a crown on its head is civility; spurs on its feet are martiality; daring to fight when an enemy is present is courage; calling out when food is found is benevolence; guarding the night without fail is trustworthiness."
Mountain Chicken King bowed, "Dog King, you flatter me. Xiao Ji is truly humbled."
Zhou You laughed heartily, "No need to be so formal, I just came to look around."
Mountain Chicken King said, "Dog King, please take the main seat."
After Zhou You sat down, two dogs were on either side of the inner door, two dogs were on either side of the outer door, and one was lying at Zhou You's feet, maintaining high vigilance.
Mountain Chicken King was an anomaly; Zhou You had paid attention to checking this as he walked up.
Most chickens were only First or Second-grade; Third and Fourth-grade were extremely rare, and he didn't see any Fifth-grade ones.
After wandering for half an hour, he had seen most of the place.
Upon returning to the living room, Mountain Chicken King respectfully said, "Please forgive Xiao Ji first, Dog King. Xiao Ji is unable to cook my own kind to entertain you in my territory."
Zhou You waved his hand, "No matter, I am not such a gluttonous person."
Hearing this, Mountain Chicken King immediately relaxed a lot and let out a triumphant crow.
Subsequently, Humans entered with lowered heads, carrying platters. They entered one after another, put down the platters, and then retreated out.
Zhou You's eyes lit up, his heart stirring.
Braised pork hock, twice-cooked pork, eight-treasure duck, steamed shad, spicy crayfish, braised pig tail!
Mountain Chicken King apologized, "It's not that Xiao Ji presumed upon the great Dog King, but it just so happens that Xiao Ji's territory raised some Humans. So I am entertaining you in the Human way, and I hope you will not blame me."
Zhou You excitedly rubbed his hands, "Xiao Ji, I am very satisfied with your performance."
This was simply a savior!
He was truly starving to death.
He had thought it would be good enough to eat boiled eggs.
Who would have thought he could even eat a grand feast?
Mountain Chicken King respectfully said, "As long as the Dog King doesn't dislike it, Xiao Ji is already content."
Zhou You ignored him directly and began to eat heartily, devouring everything like a whirlwind.
Mountain Chicken King was very puzzled. Were these things really that delicious?
In his opinion, they weren't as good as a small insect that had become a Yao Beast, which was crunchy and delicious.
But he figured, the Dog King must have his own unique preferences.
Zhou You was eating with oil dripping from his mouth, thinking, what was running a hundred li for?
It was worth it!
He would be willing to come and freeload a meal every day.
After eating and drinking his fill, Zhou You waved his hand, "You all hurry and eat some too."
The five dogs exchanged glances, then pounced on the table, making a mess.
In short, not even a sip of tea was left.
Soon, people came in, tidied up quickly and efficiently, and served tea.
Finally, a man entered, lowered his head, placed a wooden box on the table, and then exited.
Zhou You was puzzled, "This is?"
Mountain Chicken King respectfully said, "Yesterday, when I visited the Dog King, I did not prepare a gift. I am making up for it today. Please accept it with a smile."
Yesterday?
Yesterday was for fighting; what gift would be prepared?
Of course, everyone was a clever Yao; some things didn't need to be stated too directly.
Zhou You reached out and opened the wooden box, his eyes showing surprise.