Chapter 128: The Retribution of the Feathered Guardian
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"Now, listen here!" Nima shouted to a particularly scaly monster that lingered too close to her. "You're not coming with me, and I expect you to follow my orders! I want you to guard the camp, and if you mess up, I'll have you scrubbing the ruins until you make it sparkle!" The monster gave a low, reluctant grunt that sounded like an angry agreement.
In the chaos, over fifty wild monsters and at least ten students found themselves corralled under Nima's command. The robber cultivator, who had once mocked her, now looked on in stunned silence as she marched them around like a general commanding her army.
With a triumphant laugh, Nima surveyed her motley crew. "I'm the boss here, and you all will do as I say!" she declared, her voice ringing with pride and authority. "Now, off with you—gather what treasures you can, and make sure that stew is worthy of my taste buds!"