Crazy! Are You Really A Beast Tamer?

Fang Mu understood Qi Yue's meaning, but he felt Qi Yue was overthinking it.

Sect Master Xiao Xiang was a measured person and would naturally know that it was inappropriate to stand by his side while he and Qi Yue were conversing.

Before Qi Yue could speak, Fang Mu exchanged a meaningful glance with Xiao Xiang, and Xiao Xiang smiled as he said,

"Sir Jianmu, the garden here has a delightful environment, with so many rare flowers in bloom. May I take a stroll through your garden?"

"Many of these flowers are ones I've never seen before."

Sect Master Xiao Xiang's words eased Qi Yue's mind. When she spoke with Fang Mu shortly, her words would entirely align with Fang Mu's stance, establishing a subordinative dynamic between them.

Qi Yue certainly did not want their relationship to be revealed to outsiders!

Fang Mu knowing about her betrayal of the Emperor Beast Court's interests and other forces knowing—they were two entirely different matters to Qi Yue.

Fang Mu smiled as he addressed Xiao Xiang.

"Senior Xiao Xiang, I am but a junior when in your presence. Please just call me Little Wood; there's no need for such formality with me."

"If you happen to fancy any floral beasts in the garden, just let me know, and I'll have them sent to you later!"

As someone who had received endless kindness in the Dragon Rising Federation, Fang Mu had always respected the Grandmaster Creators who protected the Federation.

He was more than willing to build a connection with Sect Master Xiao Xiang.

Hearing Fang Mu's words, even someone of Xiao Xiang's stature felt a sense of being honored.

After all, Sect Master Xiao Xiang had always wanted to establish a connection with Fang Mu, yet when it came to a junior like Fang Mu, he didn't want to appear overly deferential—especially with an outsider present.

Unexpectedly, it was Fang Mu who took the initiative to forge a connection!

Sect Master Xiao Xiang, who rarely smiled, now had a radiant expression on his face.

"Little Wood, since you put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony!"

"If there's any particular plant-type beast I fancy, I'll certainly let you know!"

"As it happens, I also have some particularly vibrant plant-based auspicious flora, which I obtained from the Ancient Battlefield."

"If I find a plant-based auspicious beast that suits your garden, I'll have someone bring it over to you!"

Fang Mu's gesture of offering the flowers from the garden to Xiao Xiang was an expression of goodwill.

Xiao Xiang, in turn, selecting a few plant-type beasts from the garden, would be a proper reciprocation of that goodwill.

The flowers planted in the garden were undoubtedly Fang Mu's cherished favorites. Xiao Xiang would selectively pick some less prominent, non-functional flowers while letting his assistant bring over some high-quality ones in return later.

This kind of reciprocal exchange would immediately close the distance between him and Fang Mu.

Sect Master Xiao Xiang had no doubt that he'd have ample opportunities to interact with Fang Mu in the future!

"Senior Xiao Xiang, you're far too kind! Having you embellish my garden would be a great honor for someone of my generation!"

After establishing a rapport with Fang Mu, Xiao Xiang did not forget the promise he made to Qi Yue. His tone turned very serious as he addressed Fang Mu.

"Little Wood, Miss Qi Yue of the Emperor Beast Court has come forward to grant the development rights to Star Moon Canyon to our Dragon Rising Federation. Of the resources obtained from the development, it would be best for the Federation to allocate forty percent to you."

Xiao Xiang merely stated Qi Yue's promise and how the Federation would share profits with Qixing after benefiting from the resources.

Xiao Xiang knew perfectly well that if not for Qixing, such an opportunity would never have been granted to the Dragon Rising Federation!

From any perspective, Xiao Xiang felt obligated to represent the Federation and allocate a portion of the gains to Qixing.

After some thought, Xiao Xiang decided that a forty percent share would adequately reflect the sincerity of the Federation!

The development of Star Moon Canyon would also require substantial manpower and resources from the Dragon Rising Federation. If they were to compromise beyond forty percent, the Federation wouldn't gain any significant benefits from the endeavor!

Xiao Xiang believed that the forty-percent offer would undoubtedly showcase the Federation's earnest intentions to Qixing.

As for speaking highly of Qi Yue in front of Fang Mu, Xiao Xiang refrained from doing so.

He figured that simply presenting the facts to Fang Mu was sufficient; the rest could be left for Fang Mu and Qixing to evaluate.

Xiao Xiang had no desire to give Qixing the impression that he was meddling!

Fang Mu raised an eyebrow at Xiao Xiang's comment, his eyes briefly glancing at Qi Yue.

Then, with a tone of utmost seriousness, he addressed Xiao Xiang.

"Senior Xiao Xiang, forty percent is far too much. The development of Star Moon Canyon by the Emperor Beast Court signifies a bond between the Emperor Beast Court and the Dragon Rising Federation."

"The resources the Federation obtains from Star Moon Canyon should all go toward the Federation's development—there's no need to allocate any portion to me!"

Xiao Xiang could sense the sincerity in Fang Mu's words. After all, forty percent from Star Moon Canyon was no small sum!

Such profit was more than what Xiao Xiang could earn in an entire year of hard work. With Fang Mu's knowledge, it was impossible for him to be unaware of the canyon's production capacity and value.

In this context, Fang Mu's willingness to forgo such substantial profit for the benefit of the Federation deeply moved Xiao Xiang.

If it were himself, Xiao Xiang admitted he wouldn't be able to relinquish such a massive benefit!

"Little Wood, you should inform Master Qixing upon your return and decide jointly with him on what actions to take!"