My beasts evolved after killing just one monster; they all became gods.

Chapter 30 Unexpected Change! Lin Xiong's Regret!

While everyone was engaged in fierce battle, no one noticed that the crescent moon above the dark clouds seemed to have been tainted by the demonic energy emanating from the Dark Tree King, now tinged with wisps of black mist.

The combination of red and black surprisingly revealed a hint of eerie purple, and there were signs that it would intensify!

Meanwhile, outside the instance.

A large crowd had gathered beneath the towering pillar of light.

The two people at the very front are the most eye-catching.

They were all middle-aged, and one of them, dressed in bright silver armor with a dignified face, was none other than the city lord, Lin Xiong.

The other person, dressed in a moon-white robe, was handsome and had a scholarly air about him. He was none other than Jiang Yunbin, the current head of the Jiang family and the person in charge of the Jiangyang branch of Xingyue Trading Company.

Behind them, two groups of dozens of guards stood apart, their faces serious.

Further out, there were some professionals who had been drawn by the opening of the secret realm to watch the spectacle, whispering among themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity and shock.

"Brother, I just got here. What happened? Why is there such a big commotion?"

"I didn't know either. I thought it was just the opening of a secret realm, so I came to check it out. I didn't expect that the City Lord and President Jiang would both be here!"

"These two are the most important figures in Jiangyang City. Could it be that there's some special treasure within this secret realm that could have alarmed them?"

"Wow! The treasure that made these two come all this way must be incredibly valuable. We're going to have a real eye-opener today!"

Excited murmurs began to rise quietly.

At the forefront, Jiang Yunbin and Lin Xiong showed no joy on their faces, but rather solemn expressions.

"Brother Lin, you came all this way because you sensed something was amiss?"

Jiang Yunbin's words broke the silence and also made Lin Xiong frown.

"At a time like this, what nonsense are you spouting? If you didn't sense something was wrong, would you have brought so many people here?"

"Cough cough."

Jiang Yunbin was rebuked, but he wasn't angry. After all, Lin Xiong's straightforward temper was well-known in Jiangyang City, and he never engaged in any pretentious or hypocritical behavior.

He shook his head and said:

"To be honest, the key to this secret realm was arranged by me for my daughter and son. Originally, after being appraised by several masters, it was at most a difficult-level dungeon, but I didn't expect it to become a nightmare-level dungeon."

"oh."

Lin Xiong calmly said, "Before the secret realm opens, no one can be 100% certain of the grade. Such last-minute advancements are not uncommon."

"really."

Jiang Yunbin said no more: "Advancing in a secret realm is not uncommon. If that were all, I wouldn't have made a special trip. The main reason is that a few minutes ago, I seemed to sense a surge of demonic energy!"

"Hmph, you should have said so earlier. You business people are always so long-winded."

Lin Xiong made a few more sarcastic remarks, then snorted coldly:

"It's definitely demonic energy, and it's getting increasingly concentrated. This dungeon is probably in big trouble!"

"This is not a good idea."

Jiang Yunbin's heart sank immediately. Ignoring everything else, he pressed on with the question:

"Brother Lin, is there any way to stop it?"

"Nonsense! If I could stop it, I would have done it already!"

"I'll just ask you one question: how many escorts did you assign to your daughter and son, and what were their ranks?"

Lin Xiong asked in an annoyed tone.

"Both escorts are A-rank classes, one a shield warrior and the other a swordsman, both around level 20 and fully armed. Under normal circumstances, they can easily clear the hard mode dungeons, and they won't be too dangerous in the nightmare mode either."

Jiang Yunbin believed that his arrangements were flawless.

"brute!"

Lin Xiong, however, did not hesitate to curse:

"Are these two your own children? Your Jiang family is so powerful, why do you always bring two level 20 escorts when you go out? Couldn't you have arranged for two pseudo-second-tier experts?"

"..."

Jiang Yunbin was stunned by the scolding, and his expression turned ugly.

"Lord Lin, you're going too far. My arrangement is to prevent them from becoming too reliant on external forces. Enough is enough. Besides, my son and daughter are in danger right now. Why are you so agitated!"

"How could I not be excited?!"

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because as soon as he got to this point, Lin Xiong's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He flipped his hand and took out a crystal-clear jade tablet. On it was a small statue of a person sitting cross-legged in the center of the tablet with his eyes closed.

If Su Lin were standing here, he would definitely see that this little guy looks exactly like him.

This jade tablet is currently emitting wisps of aura, connected to the gate of the secret realm.

Fate Tablet!

Produced by weapon refiners of rank S or higher.

Jiang Yunbin recognized this item because he had it, or rather, any large family would prepare it for their descendants.

Its function is very simple: to track and locate, and display status!

As long as the person lives, the jade pendant remains intact; when the person dies, the jade pendant shatters!

"I have no idea what your two idiots and that moron escort were thinking. This is a nightmare-level dungeon! Why did you send my son to join in the fun!"

"He's just an E-rank Beastmaster, being used as cannon fodder?!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunbin understood completely.

No wonder!

Although Lin Xiong is straightforward and has the air of a military general, he is not someone who loses his temper easily and is usually all smiles.

His current outburst of anger reveals that he has people inside him as well!

"However, Lin Xiong only has one biological daughter, right? That kid he mentioned... could he be a descendant of General Su?"

Upon realizing this, Jiang Yunbin's expression suddenly changed.

broken!

He had also heard about Su Lin's awakening as an E-rank Beast Tamer.

Logically speaking, it's impossible for an E-rank trash like him to team up with Jiang Yuyao and her brother to enter the Nightmare dungeon.

Could it be that Lin Xiong was right, and they deliberately sent Su Lin in as cannon fodder?

If that's the case, then it's going to be a real problem!

Su Lin is no ordinary descendant of a martyr, and with Lin Xiong in front of them, if something really happens, wouldn't it cause an uproar?!

Jiang Yunbin, who was already worried about his children, became even more anxious.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Lin Xiong sneered and tossed the jade tablet around:

"Jiang Yunbin, you should be thankful my godson's jade pendant hasn't broken yet. If something had happened to him, even if your son and daughter were released, I would still take their lives!"

"Lin Xiong, how dare you!"

Jiang Yunbin was both shocked and furious.

As the branch president of Xingyue Trading Company, his status was actually no less than Lin Xiong's, and his influence was also enormous. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for Lin Xiong to touch him.

But at the same time, Jiang Yunbin also knew that when Lin Xiong got anxious, he was a madman and was capable of doing anything!

"You'll see if I dare."

Lin Xiong didn't utter any more threats, but just that one sentence sent a chill down Jiang Yunbin's spine.

He suppressed his anger and said, "Lord Lin, you'd better calm down. Perhaps they didn't deceive Su Lin, but rather Su Lin joined the team voluntarily?"

"Jiang Yunbin, do you think I'm an idiot?!"

Lin Xiong was almost laughing in anger:

"He's just an E-rank Beastmaster, the worst of the worst professions. Even if he volunteered to join your children's team, would they agree? Since when did your Jiang family start doing good deeds?"

"Besides, even if you joined voluntarily, if anything happens to Su Lin, I'll still go on a killing spree, and at the very least, I'll make sure your son pays with his life!"

"Lin Xiong! You're being far too domineering. Do you really think the Jiang family is a pushover?!"

Jiang Yunbin was furious.

"I'll be domineering!"

Lin Xiong did not hesitate:

"Brother Su saved my life countless times on the battlefield. If I can't even take care of his son, what's the point of my life? You better pray they're alright, otherwise, I'll definitely have to fight your Jiang family to the death!"

"Incomprehensible!"

Jiang Yunbin was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only turn his head and stare intently at the spatial gate!

Lin Xiong sneered, but didn't say anything more, and stared straight at him.

However, the way he gripped the jade pendant tightly betrayed the turmoil in his heart... even regret!

"Oh, Su Lin, Su Lin, it's Uncle Lin's fault for letting you down."

"Three days ago when you left the city, Qingli asked me to send someone to keep an eye on you, afraid that you might do something foolish. I thought to myself, you are the son of Brother Su and the grandson of the old general, how could you be so fragile? So I resolutely refused."

"I never imagined that Uncle Lin's carelessness would lead to you being tricked by those two little bastards!"

"They're sending you, a beast tamer, in just to make you cannon fodder, to be the first to go, and who knows what kind of suffering, humiliation, and bullying you'll endure!"

"But don't worry, if anything happens to you, Uncle Lin will make sure they pay with their lives, absolutely!!"