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Chapter 71: Perceptive Owl

The two old yaoguai resented by Zhuang Qing were currently in Fu Li's room discussing the issue of educating the next generation of yao cultivators. The Kunpeng disdained the current yao cultivators for lacking ferocity and for losing the ability to survive in threatening environments. Even the little yao that patrolled the mountains in the past were capable of beating others up till they let loose frenzied howls.

Gong Fu disdained the current yao for not having even the slightest bit of sophistication. In the past, any yao with status carried themselves well, completely unlike the current hunchbacked yao who didn't seem to ever straighten their necks.

"What sophistication? A yao only needs to be powerful and all else will be okay."

"Without even the most basic etiquette, what difference is there between a yao and an unintelligent animal?" Gong Fu retorted.

"We only take on human form, it's not like we're really human. Is there a need to learn from them in this aspect?" The Kunpeng couldn't stand the humans' bookishness, so he responded with impatience upon hearing Gong Fu's words. "Can't you think up something else?"

"Who says it's the yao learning from the humans?" Gong Fu sneered. "When us yao paid careful consideration to etiquette and social hierarchy, the humans were still wearing fur skirts and hunting. You must have turned foolish from seeing too many humans the past few years."

"Tsk," The Kunpeng snatched the melon seeds from Gong Fu's hands. He was too lazy to bicker with him, so he could only relieve his anger by snatching food.

Contrary to expectations, Gong Fu's anger dissipated after seeing the way he acted. He leaned against the sofa lazily. "But the humans are indeed very clever to have invented so many interesting things."

"Don't you pay careful attention to etiquette? What is that posture then?" The Kunpeng retorted sarcastically.

"It's not like there's anyone here for me to show my elegance to," Gong Fu shook his head. "Rules are dead, but people are alive. Rigid creeds should not be maintained."

"Laozi can't outtalk you," The Kunpeng felt that yao cultivators like him weren't cut out for talking with detestable people like Gong Fu; they would definitely be angered to death if they spoke a bit more.

Seeing that the Kunpeng had really gone speechless from anger, Gong Fu sat upright. "You're already so old, why is your temper still so bad?"

The Kunpeng turned his head, ignoring him.

"How many of the yao cultivators in the past are still alive today?" Gong Fu sighed. He stood up and walked to the window. "Those still alive are probably dragging out an ignoble existence, not daring to boldly walk out. The management bureau is also quite good; at least there's a place that can help speak up for yao cultivators. The current younger generation of yao may not compare to us in strength, but aren't inferior to us at all in terms of wisdom."

Hearing these words, the Kunpeng also felt a bit sad. The glory and splendor of the yao race in those years had long passed. If they didn't adopt an open mind, they would no longer be able to live their lives. Back in those years, Oujiang had also been considered a first-rate yao beast who would receive the worship of tens of thousands of yao when he appeared in public. After so many years had gone by, heavenly law no longer tolerated him behaving the same way he had back then.

"What plans do you have for the future?" The Kunpeng sighed. He didn't want to continue quarreling with Gong Fu anymore.

"I'm preparing to work with little Fu Li," Gong Fu replied. "I heard from other yao that a career with the management bureau is the most popular in the yao world now."