"I trust you," said Xiang Shaoyun. He had unconditional trust on Devouring Ghost.

Devouring Ghost said, "I heard from Green Ghost that you have taken over the territories of two small gangs?"

Xiang Shaoyun nodded. "Yes, I am still in the process of considering how I should develop the gang."

"Young master, if you trust me, let me handle it. You don't have to waste any effort on this," said Devouring Ghost.

"Sure. But I'm curious as to how you're going to handle it?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.

"When it comes to subordinates, quality is better than quantity. Most of the members in those small gangs are useless. But it is still possible to find some acceptable talents among them," said Devouring Ghost with disdain.

Xiang Shaoyun smiled helplessly. "Even trash can be useful. Just make use of them however you can."

"Don't worry, young master. I know what to do," said Devouring Ghost with a nod.

The feast ended shortly after. Xiang Shaoyun had Devouring Ghost remain in the Ghostface Sect while he himself returned to the Skeleton Gang alone. Green Ghost wanted to send Lady Shura with him, as he believed that Xiang Shaoyun would want her by his side tonight.

But Xiang Shaoyun rejected and told Lady Shura to remain in the Ghostface Sect. They could depart together when it was time to head to the Dragon Phoenix Academy. He believed that since Lady Shura had been staying at the Ghostface Sect for so many years, she would have deep sentiment for it.

In any case, he was going to leave for the Dragon Phoenix Academy with her soon. They had plenty of time together. This little additional time they could spend together did not matter to him. He was giving her the time to wrap things up at the sect before leaving.

Green Ghost had not expected that Xiang Shaoyun would make such a choice. A complicated look appeared in his eyes. He felt that he could no longer see clearly just what kind of person the youngster was. As for Lady Shura, she was moved by Xiang Shaoyun's gesture. Women were creatures of emotion, and the consideration Xiang Shaoyun showed made it even harder for her to reject him.

Green Ghost thus sent someone to escort Xiang Shaoyun back, and that was not rejected. Soon, Xiang Shaoyun arrived back at the Skeleton Gang, then went straight to the main hall. As he walked, he thought, I will spend a day or two wrapping up the affairs here before paying Uncle Tang a visit. Then, I will start heading toward the Dragon Phoenix Academy with Big Brother Tang.

While thinking, he arrived at the main hall.

"You're finally getting your ass back here?" a lazy voice rang out.

Pulled from his thoughts, Xiang Shaoyun shivered. He lifted his head and found Ugly Gambler sitting at the throne in the main hall and gazing at him with a look of mockery.

Xiang Shaoyun's face fell as he quickly said, "Greetings, Lord Gambler."

Ever since he had returned from the Devil Domain, he hadn't cared much for Ugly Gambler. It was not that he had forgotten about Ugly Gambler, but he was no longer worried about the control Ugly Gambler had over him, as he had been cured of the poison.

Furthermore, he now had the nether prison devil puppet, and he believed that he no longer needed to fear Ugly Gambler. But he had never imagined that Ugly Gambler would instead come to him.

"From the look on your face, you don't seem too happy seeing me?" Ugly Gambler asked.

"How is that possible? My life is still under your control. By the way, the period of one year has passed. Can I get my antidote now, lord?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.

"There is no rush. Let's have a nice chat first," said Ugly Gambler with a smile that was uglier than the face of someone crying.

"Sure. I have some nice liquor here. Let's drink to our hearts' content!" said Xiang Shaoyun as two bottles of liquor appeared in his hand. He tossed one of them over.

Ugly Gambler accepted the bottle without hesitation and said, "You're a smart kid. I had thought that you would summon the nether prison devil puppet against me."

Xiang Shaoyun's face went stiff for a bit before he smiled. "How is that possible? My respect toward you, the great Lord Gambler, is akin to an unending torrent of river, as boundless as a great flood!"

"That better be the case. Otherwise, before the poison kills you, I will personally slap you to death," said Ugly Gambler, pleased. Xiang Shaoyun could feel the sinister murderous intent contained in Ugly Gambler's voice, and it seemed like he had no fear whatsoever toward the nether prison devil puppet.

Xiang Shaoyun rejoiced that he had not summoned the nether prison devil puppet. Otherwise, things would have turned troublesome. After the two took a swig of liquor, he asked, "Lord, I have completed your mission. What should I do next?"

Ugly Gambler had poisoned him and forced him to complete the mission of getting the yin devil wind and becoming the Yu Clan's son-in-law. He believed that there was more that Ugly Gambler wanted.

Ugly Gambler sighed, "In truth, your mission can't be considered to have been completed."

"How is that possible? I did as you told and became the son-in-law of the Yu Clan!" Xiang Shaoyun said.

"But you failed to stay beside Yu Caidie, right?" Ugly Gambler said.

"Huh? Lord, you meant to have me stay by her side?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in confusion.

"That was the initial plan. You were supposed to become her follower and enter the Dragon Phoenix Academy with her. But that is no longer required. I had never imagined that you yourself would become a special-recruit disciple of the Dragon Phoenix Academy as well. Not bad, not bad at all," said Ugly Gambler with a praising tone.

"Lord, so your main goal was for me to enter the Dragon Phoenix Academy?" Xiang Shaoyun asked, still confused.

"Yes. So long as you can promise to do something for me when you're in the Dragon Phoenix Academy, I will give you the antidote," said Ugly Gambler.

"What do I need to do? But I'm too weak. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it even if I want to," said Xiang Shaoyun gloomily.

Something even an expert like Ugly Gambler would pay attention to would definitely not be so easily accomplished. Xiang Shaoyun did not dare to agree rashly.

"Hehe, that involves a gargantuan opportunity. Are you sure you don't want to do it?" said Ugly Gambler with a smile.

"But I'm afraid I will really be too weak to do it," said Xiang Shaoyun with a look of fear. There was no free lunch in the world.

"Hmph. Even if you're unwilling to do it, you still need to do it," said Ugly Gambler coldly. He then tossed an item toward Xiang Shaoyun. Forced to catch the item, Xiang Shaoyun soon found that it was a badly damaged map with some markings on it.

"A treasure map?" Xiang Shaoyun asked doubtfully.

"I guess you can call it that. But this map is much more valuable than a treasure map. It details a divine site!" said Ugly Gambler solemnly.

"What? Divine site?" Xiang Shaoyun exclaimed in alarm.

"Yes. Of course, the map is incomplete. But we are sure that the site is located within the Dragon Phoenix Academy. It is rumored that this is the reason the Dragon Phoenix Academy had been built there in the first place. I hope you can find the entrance of this place after entering the Dragon Phoenix Academy. You only need to tell me the location, and your mission will be considered complete," said Ugly Gambler seriously.

"You only want to know the location of the entrance?" Xiang Shaoyun reconfirmed.

"Yes. It shouldn't be a hard mission. I believe you can complete it," said Ugly Gambler. He then gave Xiang Shaoyun a bottle and said, "This is three years worth of antidote. If you can complete the mission within three years, I will give you the full antidote."