Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss - Ch 55

Chapter 55: Seaside House

“Ah! Is that the sea? Is that the sea?”

The little snake sub-beast leaned against the window ledge, poking his head out of the car window. He looked at the vast sea in the distance where the sky met the water, and the tip of their tail, hanging above the ground, wagged happily.

“Yes, it’s the sea. Little one, be careful,” Ye Ze supported the snake sub-beast’s waist, preventing him from flipping out of the window in excitement. With a soft smile in his eyes, he glanced at the overly active tail.

Reluctantly, the little snake sub-beast landed on the ground. When he reached the window, he tilted his head and looked outside again. Confirming that they would soon reach the city gate, he finally brought his little head back inside with satisfaction.

Ye Ze watched with a mix of exasperation and amusement, then lightly tapped the snake sub-beast’s side as a warning. “Does Nuo Nuo like the sea? Then after we enter the city, let’s buy a seaside villa.”

If Ming Ya were here, he would definitely roll his eyes at Ye Ze and sarcastically remark, “Dream on.”

The location of the Dragon Palace City by the sea is not only close to the territories of the Black and White Dragon Clans but also faces the main island of the temple. The housing prices there have always been ridiculously high. Moreover, because of its special location, it’s practically impossible to buy a house with money alone, and it could even be considered private land of several major clans.

Even his own clan couldn’t secure a place there, let alone Ye Ze who hasn’t grown up yet.

So, can we live in a house without a sea view? QAQ

After listening to Ming Ya’s explanation, the little snake sub-beast hugged their chubby tail, looking pitiful with teary eyes.

They must have a place to live!

The groundhog screamed frantically in its heart.

If they couldn’t find a place to stay, they would go and overturn the Dragon Clan’s palace tonight!

The big penguin flapped its wings, its big claws itching to move.

Whatever the baby dragon liked, they should have it. No problem at all.

The big horned deer scraped its hooves a few times, swaying its antlers thoughtfully.

The considerate and clever little snake sub-beast never actively expressed his grievances. He remained calm on the surface, appearing as if nothing had happened, but Ye Ze and the three world spirits had keenly noticed the snake sub-beast’s change in mood.

In an instant, the look towards Ming Ya became increasingly dangerous.

Ming Ya felt his scalp tingling under the gaze of this group of “people” and belatedly realized. He quickly remedied, “But there is a top-class inn along the coast. I can book rooms for you there. You can stay there for a few nights and explore during the day to decide on the house you want to buy. There are many fun places in Dragon Palace City!”

Sea! Sea! Let’s go see the sea!

The tip of the little snake sub-beast’s tail flicked and started swaying behind them again.

It seems he really like the sea.

So, what should we do?

Ye Ze supported his chin and pondered for a moment, then had a sudden inspiration.

Ming Ya felt a chill down his spine, sensing a foreboding feeling.

“Is there anyone managing those lands outside Dragon Palace City?”

“Well… not really?” Ming Ya hesitated before giving an answer. Thinking of Ye Ze’s unconventional style, he quickly added, “But if it’s territory close to Dragon Palace City, it still needs to be reported upwards!”

“That’s fine then.” Ye Ze snapped his fingers. “I’ll trouble you to help me contact them first. If this works out, I’ll leave all the business inside Dragon Palace City, apart from dining, to you.”

I see you’re simply looking for an all-around manager like Brother Cang Jiao!

Ling Jue was speechless, unable to resist mocking a certain unscrupulous beastman for making the most of every opportunity.

However, the benefits this guy offered were just too tempting. Just helping with contacts and connections, they couldn’t refuse!

“Let’s make it clear first, if you’re planning any big moves, Dragon Palace City is not like Little Dragon City. It might not be as ideal.” Ling Jue reminded.

“I know.” Ye Ze smiled faintly.

In just this moment, he had sensed several energies in the city that were no weaker than his own.

Especially the two individuals presiding in the Dragon Horn Palace surpassed the limits he could currently reach. Without a doubt, they were the legendary Dragon Emperors who had reached the level of Emperor.

The visible strength alone was already astonishing. Ye Ze believed that those hidden in the shadows would only be even more powerful than what was currently displayed.

“I’m just a merchant who came to Dragon Palace City to travel and make money. I believe in making friends for profit, not in plotting schemes or seeking power. Nothing will happen.”

I’d sooner believe in ghosts than in you.

Recalling Ye Ze’s “legendary history” of slaying the Beast Marshal (Sheng Ming), provoking the Beast King (Lord of Little Dragon City), and threatening the Beast Emperor (Sheng Hui), Ling Jue smirked.

This guy just acts on impulse.

Now there’s another one, a crazy companion whose first duty is to keep the little snake sub-beast happy.

If the negotiations for the land outside the city didn’t work out. Making friends for profit?

Heh heh.

However, these were not things he needed to worry about.

Past experiences had shown that even if Ye Ze wanted to take action, one, Ye Ze had absolute confidence in winning; two, Ye Ze would absolutely not involve anyone else.

So why shouldn’t he take advantage of this?

Dragon Palace City was vast, covering an area almost the size of a province.

Viewed from above, it resembled a gigantic dragon head. Two cliffs, resembling curved horns, protruded from the land, hanging over the sea, constituting the absolute territory of the Black and White Dragon Clans.

“In the center guarded by the dragon’s head and two horns, there is a ring-shaped island. At the center of the island’s lake lies the residence of the God’s envoy: the Beast God Temple. Apart from large-scale sacrificial events, only selected priests are allowed to visit the island during regular times, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Beast God Island. It can be said to be a place more offensive than the Dragon Clan’s territory.”

Ling Jue glanced at Ye Ze, his words full of meaning.

Ye Ze put the peeled orange flesh into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it without changing his expression. Then he reached out and handed a slice to the little snake sub-beast. Seeing the little snake sub-beast obediently open his mouth, he smiled.

Sure enough, the moment the orange entered the mouth, the little snake sub-beast was so sour that his face wrinkled into a funny expression. He widened his eyes and glared at him with puffed-up cheeks.

Ye Ze innocently returned the gaze. The smile on his lips was so obvious that it was blatant.

Ling Jue twitched his temples, consciously skipping over the previous topic. He continued, “At the forefront of Dragon Palace City is the Dragon’s Mouth, which extends deep into the Jiyue Forest. It is the main entrance to Dragon Palace City. From there, it extends to both sides, passing through various terrains such as the Feiling Swamp, the Jinyang Plain, the Silent Valley, and the Sea Valley Desert, until it reaches the Dragon Horn, where there are eighty-one smaller side gates on each side for entry and exit.”

“We are currently approaching one of the main city gates closest to the Dragon Horn.”

As Ling Jue spoke, Ye Ze’s hand was busy doodling on the table. Even when the little snake sub-beast expressed his protest at being sour, he remained as steady as a rock. With just the movement of his left hand, he could easily suppress the little snake sub-beast’s retaliatory fist without a sound.

The little snake sub-beast became even angrier.

Although it was common for sub-Beastmen to be unable to beat Beastmen, when it came to Ye Ze, he always felt like he was being mocked!

Seeing Ye Ze finally stop, the little snake sub-beast was the first to approach and look. He found a labeled map displayed on the light screen on the table.

Ye Ze tapped the center of the dragon’s head with the pen cap, then drew trapezoidal squares arranged in rows on both sides of the dragon’s head to resemble wings. Smiling, he asked, “Nuo Nuo, how about I add two wings to it?”

On one side, it will be developed into a large hotel in the form of a rural guesthouse and a picking orchard, while on the other side, it will be developed into a comprehensive farm for planting and grazing.

Then, each wing will have a seaside villa, a mountain castle, and a plain garden. Additionally, there can be mysterious exploration cabins in the desert and river valleys. In the future, the little snake sub-beast can live wherever he wants, and if he gets tired of one place, they can move elsewhere.

Plan approved!

The little snake sub-beast tilted his head in confusion.

The topic had jumped too much. Ming Ya hadn’t intended to deal with him originally, but couldn’t resist his curiosity and leaned in for a look. After seeing a very familiar dragon head logo, he choked for a moment. After struggling to hold back, he refrained from staring at Ye Ze’s forehead with a look of disbelief.

Did you float away or did the dragon clan become powerless?

Someone actually dared to plan to build a territory and encircle Dragon Palace City?!

Ming Ya felt that since meeting Ye Ze, his life had truly become full of magic at every turn.

The convoy slowly entered Dragon Palace City.

Probably because the weather had improved, there were more and more convoys around. On the wide avenue, it formed a bustling scene comparable to a modern city.

Even in the wealthiest Dragon Palace City, the small RV still stood out. Its unique appearance attracted the attention and discussion of the surrounding crowd.

Ming Ya sat by the window of the RV and emitted a brilliant rainbow fart. His mood, which had been shocked to the point of fading by Ye Ze, finally soared again.

Just wait and see. This RV is just the appetizer.

When the rice and sweet potatoes they brought entered the shops, when Ye Ze formally reached an agency agreement with them, when Ye Ze also planted remarkably productive food around the outskirts of Dragon Palace City… you’ll see!

Recalling his former self, who often showed an ignorant expression in front of Ye Ze, Ming Ya decided that the first thing he would do after entering the city was to take a stroll around Qinglan’s house, his old rival.

Ling Jue poked him speechlessly: Did you forget that our first priority when entering the city is to settle down this guy in front of us?

Ming Ya immediately froze, and his competitive spirit deflated.

Fortunately, Ye Ze was difficult to please, but the little snake sub-beast was quite easy to take care of.

The luxurious room on the top floor, while not as comfortable and beautiful as Ye Ze’s arrangement, had an excellent view of the sea from the expansive balcony.

When the sea breeze gently blew, it brought the refreshing scent unique to the ocean. Flocks of seabirds would also fly by occasionally, perching on the carved stone pillars of the railing.

Nuo Nuo liked it!

The little snake sub-beast leaned against the railing, staring eye to eye with the resting seabirds. He didn’t want to leave.

The groundhog and the big penguin stood behind the little snake sub-beast, engulfed in a sea of jealousy. They glared at the seabirds and refused to leave.

Ye Ze chuckled silently. He released wood elemental energy to attract the seabirds, preventing them from flying away. He stepped forward to pat the little snake sub-beast’s messy hair, tousled by the wind.

“Let’s go with this one,” Ye Ze decisively concluded.

Ming Ya and Ling Jue both breathed a sigh of relief.

They had shown the two of them several large rooms to inspect, but none had earned Ye Ze’s approval. They had begun to think that none would satisfy Ye Ze in the end.

—This was the best place they could book.

Ling Jue looked at the welcoming sub-beast and took out a bag of Beast God stones. “We’ll take this one. Book a room for a month, and you…”

“But this room has the best view. We’ll take this one!”

“Master Qinglan, there’s just someone…”

“Snap!” With a loud sound, the half-closed door was pushed open. A sub-beast with a proud expression walked in, followed by an anxious-looking attendant.

The loud noise startled the seabirds. Ye Ze patted the little snake sub-beast’s back reassuringly, furrowing his brow.

Ming Ya’s expression became even more grim upon seeing the newcomer.