novelapdf Chapter 253 Aunt Shui Wins Big
Chapter 253 Aunt Shui Wins Big
Chapter 253 Aunt Shui Wins Big (Two Chapters Combined)
Huzhou City.
Inside the Demon Slayer Bureau's document signing room.
The daytime sunlight streamed through the windowpanes, casting slanted rays onto the floor tiles, where tiny dust particles danced like little elves in the play of light and shadow.
Shui Miaozheng sat gracefully in the chair, her figure elegant.
Her dignified demeanor exudes a natural, mature charm.
The woman was still wearing a light blue dress that tightly hugged her voluptuous and mature body.
Because the curves of the hips and buttocks were so wide and full that two soft arcs spilled out from both sides of the chair edge.
The chair's small space was crammed in completely.
It seemed that even the air was compressed and forced to take a detour.
At this moment, she looked down at the transfer order stamped with the official seal in her hand, her eyebrows furrowed, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
After confirming several times that she wasn't seeing things, she looked up at Zai Chun'er behind the desk with a strange expression: "This document—isn't fake? Are you sure you want to give it to me?"
Ran Chun'er leaned back in her chair, toying with a pen in her hand, and smiled sweetly: "Of course it's true. It's all in black and white with the official seal. I've already gotten the approval from the headquarters."
"As long as you, Chief Water, nod and sign, this one and only young prodigy of the Chief Commander will be yours from this day forward."
Does Ran Qingshan know about this?
Shui Miaozheng still felt somewhat uneasy.
"I've already spoken to my brother on Feishu, and he agreed."
Ran Chun'er remained calm and composed. "Moreover, I am currently acting as the head of Huzhou City, so my decision naturally represents my brother's decision."
Actually, Ran Chun'er told a lie here.
She didn't tell Ran Qingshan at all.
Firstly, Ran Qingshan was currently in a crucial period of seclusion. Secondly, she didn't dare to distract her brother.
After all, his older brother cherishes Jiang Mu like a treasure. If he finds out that the prodigy he values so much has become a useless piece of trash with no future, he will definitely be in a state of emotional turmoil, which may affect Zhengxing.
She, Ran Chun'er, could only try to cover up this for now.
Let's wait until it's cooked before we talk about it.
Shui Miaozheng held the transfer order, feeling as if she were dreaming.
So dreamy!
He had pleaded and begged for so long, sending more than a dozen letters, but they all went unanswered. He had been trying to lure Xiao Jiang for so long, and she just came over so beautifully.
It's so unreal.
Did a pie fall from the sky?
She suppressed the surging excitement and joy within her and tentatively asked, feigning composure, "There's no such thing as a free lunch."
"Tell me your conditions."
Ran Chun'er sat up straight and made an outrageous demand: "Your Fazhou City's share of various resources this year should be divided among our Huzhou City by one-third."
Also, I heard that recently, in order to appease you, the commander specially assigned you a very talented prospect.
In exchange, we'll give that person to our Huzhou City.
"That's all?"
Shui Miaozheng's phoenix eyes flickered slightly, and she asked in surprise.
Ran Chun'er nodded: "That's all."
"make a deal!"
Without any hesitation, Shui Miaozheng immediately agreed.
There wasn't even a pause of half a second.
Are you kidding me!
Let alone a third of the resources and a genius, she would be willing to give up everything, even her entire fortune, just to have Xiao Jiang by her side.
Xiao Jiang is a one-of-a-kind treasure in this world, the apple of her eye.
She'd give anything for it!
Zai Chun'er was not surprised at all by the woman's straightforwardness, but a hint of mockery flashed in her lowered eyes.
She pushed the transfer order forward a bit: "Since there are no problems, then sign it."
Shui Miaozheng quickly glanced at the terms and conditions, and after confirming that there were no problems, she eagerly signed her name.
He then took off the officer's identification token from his waist, pressed it on the bright red inkpad, and finally stamped it heavily on the transfer order. "All done."
Shui Miaozheng handed over the transfer order.
At this moment, the mature and charming woman was already very excited, and she could no longer hide the joy on her face, her lips curving upwards.
She pinched her thigh hard a few times under the table.
He winced in pain, finally realizing he wasn't dreaming.
She couldn't wait to fly to the Fallen Soul Swamp and carry Jiang Mu, along with his belongings, back to her territory as soon as he emerged from the secret realm.
Although I don't know if Xiao Jiang himself is willing, that's no longer important.
This is a legitimate procedure.
It wasn't that Shui Miaozheng forcibly took you; it was that your boss, Xiao Jiang, didn't want you anymore, and you were the one who was abandoned.
Since that's the case, you can only obediently go to Aunt Shui's arms for comfort.
You have to agree, whether you like it or not.
Of course, once Jiang Mu arrived in Fazhou City, on the surface, the two were simply in a superior-subordinate relationship and a senior-junior relationship.
We must never again be as absurdly close as we were when we were stationed in Yancheng.
At most, they'll have one last time to celebrate his housewarming.
After that, you must remain completely innocent and keep your distance.
To avoid causing trouble for Xiao Jiang when he gets married in the future.
Okay, it's decided then!
Ran Chun'er carefully checked the document, and after confirming that it was correct, she put it into her bosom, her face beaming with joy.
This deal was incredibly profitable!
Seeing Shui Miaozheng's overjoyed expression, as if she had gotten a great deal, Zai Chun'er felt a mischievous urge.
She originally intended to endure it, wait for Shui Miaozheng to bring the person back, and personally wait until the official report that Jiang Mu had been judged as useless by the Chief Commander arrived before enjoying the expression of the other party's collapse and despair.
But the thought of her brother's infatuation with this woman made her unable to suppress the fire in her heart.
Finally, she couldn't resist and pretended to slap her forehead, making a sudden realization: "Oh dear, look at my memory, I almost forgot something small."
"It seems there's been some trouble with Jiang Mu. Chief Shui, are you aware of this?"
"What's going on?"
Shui Miaozheng's smile froze, and she subconsciously straightened up and asked.
After receiving Ran Chun'er's letter about the transaction, she rushed over in a hurry. All she knew was that Jiang Mu had gone to the secret realm with Zhou Yuanzhi to seek opportunities, and she knew nothing else.
Ran Chun'er smiled and slowly said, "The news just came from the General Headquarters that his trial qualification has been officially revoked."
"What!?"
Shui Miaozheng suddenly stood up, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, her face filled with disbelief. "Why were you disqualified?"
Ran Chun'er shook her head: "I don't know the specific details either. If you don't believe me, you can go to the headquarters to inquire yourself. Anyway, my information is that Jiang Mu has been completely abandoned by the headquarters."
The reason is simple: his Dao foundation is locked, and he will never be able to break through again in this lifetime.
boom-
Shui Miaozheng's mind was buzzing, completely blank.
At this moment, she finally understood why Ran Chun'er had so generously given Jiang Mu to her.
They were even so quick to negotiate terms.
So that's where she was waiting!
After a brief moment of shock, the woman's chest heaved as her shock transformed into overwhelming rage.
She glared at Ran Chun'er, her phoenix eyes practically spitting fire: "Ran Chun'er, you've gone too far!!"
Ran Chun'er had naturally anticipated the woman's anger.
After all, anyone would be furious to learn that they had spent a lot of money, even a third of their resources, only to end up with a useless person who could never improve.
So seeing Shui Miaozheng so angry made me feel really satisfied.
But Ran Chun'er guessed wrong.
Shui Miaozheng was angry not because she had been cheated or taken advantage of, but because she felt deeply sorry for Jiang Mu!
Xiao Jiang risked his life in Huzhou City and Yan City, making great achievements and even nearly losing his life.
What I got in return was being abandoned!
Even his own branch wanted to take advantage of the last bit of his remaining value and sell him off like merchandise.
In that instant, the woman felt a surge of intense heartache for Jiang Mu.
Xiao Jiang must be feeling very helpless and desperate right now, right?
Is he, abandoned by everyone, hiding alone in some corner of the wilderness, feeling sad?
Right now, he needs someone by his side the most.
Ran Chun'er looked at Shui Miaozheng's reddened eyes, covered her mouth and chuckled, "I'm sorry, Manager Shui, I just remembered. I thought you already knew this inside information."
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Shui Miaozheng clenched her fists and stared coldly at Zai Chun'er: "Ran Chun'er, I can tell you clearly that I do not regret signing this transfer order, and I do not regret letting Jiang Mu come to my Fazhou City!"
No matter what he becomes, whether he's a prodigy or a cripple, I, Shui Miaozheng, will protect him and safeguard him!
Ran Chun'er scoffed.
I just felt that the other party was putting on a brave face and being stubborn.
He probably secretly wanted to tear up the transfer order.
Shui Miaozheng didn't want to look at her anymore. She turned around and left with a flick of her sleeve. When she reached the door, she paused and said coldly without turning her head, "I don't know if Zai Qingshan knows about this. If he does know and agrees to what you did—then I, Shui Miaozheng, will look down on him for the rest of my life!"
From this day forward, I will be a complete stranger to Ran Qingshan!
After saying that, Shui Miaozheng waved her sleeve and left the signing room.
She is now heading to the Soul-Sinking Swamp.
We need to find Jiang Mu immediately!
As for her last Star Core, she didn't plan to try and take it.
All talk of past masters and the Great Dao became utterly meaningless at this moment.
She doesn't care about anything now, and doesn't want anything else. All she wants is to find that little man she misses so much.
Tell him:
It's okay, Aunt Shui will take care of things even if the sky falls.
I'll take care of you for the rest of my life!
Watching Shui Miaozheng's plump figure leave in anger, Zai Chun'er pouted.
She got up and walked to the window, picked up a small pair of scissors, and began to hum a little tune as she leisurely trimmed the flowers and plants on the windowsill.
Looking up at the bright sky outside the window, the woman's lips curled into a smile.
"What a beautiful day!"
Soul-Sinking Swamp.
It took Jiang Mu a long time to finally manage to clear his name and Shui Miaozheng's name in front of Ling Ye.
Actually, deep down, Jiang Mu didn't particularly care about being called a "womanizer".
After all, he was originally a compassionate person.
The main problem is that Aunt Shui has been keeping a tight rein on the matter and absolutely refuses to make their private relationship public.
He spread nonsense outside and ruined someone's reputation.
If this gets back to Shui Miaozheng's ears, she'll become angry and embarrassed, and then put on airs as an elder, and really won't let him touch her anymore. What if that happens?
Wouldn't he be at a huge loss?
"So, Sister Ling, that's what happened. At the time, Chief Water was seriously injured. Out of courtesy to my colleague, I carried her on my back."
As luck would have it, the blind senior saw it, leading to a misunderstanding.
Jiang Mu confidently stated, "My relationship with Manager Shui is absolutely innocent. We haven't even touched hands. It's just that she treats me like a junior, and I occasionally call her Aunt Shui to show my respect."
Ling Ye was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Actually, you don't need to explain it to me so clearly. After all, you're not married and I'm not married, so it's your freedom to like whomever you want."
"I just want to know, in your eyes—is she really better than me? More feminine than me?"
"How could that be!"
Jiang Mu immediately retorted loudly, grabbing Ling Ye's slightly cool hand and holding it in her palm, saying, "In my heart, Sister Ling, you are one of a kind."
Jiang Mu did not give a direct answer to whether it was "good" or "bad".
But this phrase "unique" is already a textbook example of survival instinct.
Ling Ye was quite pleased with these words.
Her tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes. She lowered her head, looking at her toes, seemingly struggling with something, before finally mustering her courage and softly saying, "Since you call her Aunt Shui—from now on, could you also call me Aunt Ling?"
"Well----"
Jiang Mu's lips twitched. "Let's skip this one. Calling you 'Auntie' sounds too old-fashioned. It makes you sound old. I still think 'Sister Ling' is the most appropriate. It sounds more intimate."
Ling Ye thought about it and agreed that it made sense.
After all, women all like youth.
For some reason, feeling the man's affection made her feel inexplicably tired.
Ultimately, she still couldn't get over her own conscience.
That feeling of inferiority, that you feel you are not good enough for the other person, is like a thorn stuck in your heart, impossible to pull out.
"Have you finished explaining?"
Qiu Yuexin, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore. She crossed her arms, rolled her eyes, and urged, "Hurry up and leave after you've finished explaining. We have things to do. I really can't stand you guys."
The girl secretly grumbled to herself.
Sure enough, this man surnamed Jiang's nature has never changed; he still enjoys having affairs and deceiving women.
And they even claim it's unique.
Hmph, luckily I don't fall for that.
Jiang Mu turned her head and said softly, "Yue'er, you are the same. You are unique in my heart."
Qiu Yuexin was taken aback, and then her pretty face turned red.
The girl turned her head away, pretending not to hear, but the corners of her lips still curved slightly.
Seeing that things were going well, Jiang Mu turned to Ling Ye and said, "Sister Ling, why don't you go back first and head to Zhengxing? I still have things to do with Yue'er; I promised her I'd find a treasure."
"Don't worry, my cultivation level is quite high now. There aren't many demons in this place that can pose a threat to me."
Ling Ye thought for a moment, still somewhat uneasy: "I'd better stay with you guys."
"But your star position—"
"There's no rush to prove your worth."
Ling Ye said calmly, "Shui Miaozheng is still missing a Star Core of the same element. It will be no easy task to make up for it. She won't be able to obtain the position of Venerable One for a while. I'm fine."
In fact, with such fierce competition for star positions, how can one not be anxious?
But in Ling Ye's heart, no great opportunity or chance could compare to the safety of the man before him.
This is, after all, a lawless place, fraught with danger.
She couldn't rest easy until she saw him safe and sound with her own eyes.
Moreover, when it comes to the star position of [Bi Yue Wu], currently only she and Shui Miao Zheng have the most resources to compete for it.
While others haven't even scratched the surface, she certainly has the resources to afford to wait.
Jiang Mu naturally understood her intentions, and her heart warmed. She turned to Qiu Yuexin and discussed, "Yue'er, why don't we let Sister Ling come with us? She's an eighth-level expert. If we really encounter a tough opponent, she'll definitely be a great help."
Qiu Yuexin pouted slightly, looking a little unhappy.
Personally, she hoped to act alone with Jiang Mu. But then she thought about it again, and the place they were about to enter was indeed extremely dangerous. Having an eighth-level high-level fighter by her side to help her out didn't seem like a bad deal.
"Whatever you want."
The girl gave a soft hum, which was taken as tacit approval.
Seeing that the demon girl didn't get angry, Jiang Mu took the opportunity to ask, "Where exactly is the treasure that your Qingqiu clan lost? Do you have a precise location?"
"Just come with me."
With a wave of her hand, Qiu Yuexin transformed back into a slender, nine-tailed celestial fox with fur as smooth as pink silk.
Nine fluffy, enormous tails spread out in mid-air like a peacock's tail feathers.
It exudes an eerie and noble aura.
"So beautiful————"
This was the first time Ling Ye had seen the true form of the Qingqiu Nine-Tailed Fox up close, and he couldn't help but admire it sincerely.
If it weren't for the fox's enormous size and its obvious hostility, she would have loved to go up to it, hug its fluffy head, and give it a good rub.
Girls are naturally powerless against these furry and beautiful creatures.
Jiang Mu skillfully flipped and leaped onto the fox's back, then stretched out her hand to Ling Ye below and said with a smile, "Come on, Sister Ling, come up and squeeze in with me."
"etc!"
Qiu Yuexin suddenly turned her head, her fox-like eyes full of dissatisfaction. "She can't come up. I'm not a mule for soliciting customers! Besides, she's a dignified Eighth Realm Inspector. Does she not even know how to fly? Let her fly behind her."
Are you kidding me!
This woman's chest is so exaggerated; just thinking about it bouncing back and forth against my back makes me feel disgusted.
Don't even think about it.
Rejected in person, Jiang Mu's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
After all, this wasn't his own private car, and with the owner's attitude so firm, he couldn't very well force Ling Ye to get in.
Jiang Mu coughed twice, then said awkwardly, "Uh—Sister Ling, why don't you wait here for a moment while I go find a carriage or a horse?"
Seeing Qiu Yuexin's wary expression, Ling Ye smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "It's alright, no need to trouble yourself. I, Yu Feng, will follow behind you and won't fall behind."
"Whoosh!"
As soon as Ling Ye finished speaking, the nine-tailed pink fox transformed into a streak of pink light and darted away like lightning.
Ling Ye no longer hesitated. Star power surged around him, and he stepped on the void, like a light falling leaf, following closely behind.
Jiang Mu leaned against the soft back and said in a muffled voice, "Yue'er, actually, Sister Ling is quite nice."
Qiu Yuexin said coldly, "Whether it's good or not is one thing, but she just can't come up."
"In this world, only you are worthy to ride me!"
Although Qiu Yuexin outwardly resisted Ling Ye, she deliberately slowed down during the run so that he could keep up.
Two hours later.
As they ventured deeper into the swamp, the surrounding air grew increasingly damp and cold.
The two people and the fox, covered in dust from their journey, arrived at a dense forest.
Unlike ordinary mountain forests.
The forest stretched as far as the eye could see, a dense, dark mass.
All the tree branches and leaves, and even the vines and grass on the ground, were a jet black.
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Not a single ray of sunlight could penetrate the dense foliage.
From a distance, the twisted and intertwined towering black trees look like countless ghostly claws reaching out from hell, scratching at the gray sky, exuding a sense of oppression.
"This is... Black Prison Forest?"
As soon as Ling Ye landed and saw the scene before her, her pretty face turned serious.
With a flash of pink light, Qiu Yuexin transformed back into a charming young girl, straightened her skirt, and nodded, saying, "Yes, this is the place."
"Is it dangerous?"
Seeing that Ling Ye's expression was off, Jiang Mu asked in confusion.
Ling Ye said in a deep voice, "This place can be said to be one of the most dangerous forbidden zones in the Fallen Soul Swamp. It is perpetually shrouded in darkness, with miasma and demonic energy mixed together, which has bred many brutal and bloodthirsty monsters."
Among the demon army that participated in the siege of Yan City, there was a tenth-tier great demon whose lair was located in this Black Prison Forest.
"Tenth rank?"
Jiang Mu's eyelids twitched.
Qiu Yuexin remained calm and confident, saying, "Don't worry, with me here, even if you're at the tenth level, you don't need to worry."
Just as they were talking, a rustling sound suddenly came from the shadows at the edge of the Black Prison Forest.
Immediately afterwards, several dark figures darted out and landed in front of Qiu Yuexin.
There were several foxes.
The black fox in the lead was especially large, about the size of a water buffalo.
After they landed, their demonic aura surged, and they all transformed into human forms.
The leader was a young man dressed in black, with rather handsome features, but his face was gloomy.
"Little Yue, my little sister!"
Upon seeing Qiu Yuexin, the young man in black beamed with joy and quickly stepped forward to greet her.
But when his eager gaze swept to the side and landed on Jiang Mu and Ling Ye, the joy on his face froze slightly.
"Little Yue, who are they?"
The young man in black asked in a cold voice.
Especially when he saw Jiang Mu's face, which was several times more handsome than his own, the young man's expression visibly fell, and a hint of wariness and hostility rose in his eyes.
Oh?
Jiang Mu secretly chuckled as he looked at the boy's alarmed expression.
Here they come, the demon girl's simp has arrived.
This familiar formula, this classic scene—you can tell at a glance that this kid is a long-suffering, unrequited lover from the Qingqiu clan who has been secretly in love with Qiu Yuexin for a long time.
Qiu Yuexin showed no mercy, coldly saying, "How many times have I told you, don't call me 'Little Yue Sister,' call me by my name! They are my friends, and they came here specifically to help me find that treasure."
After saying that, she casually introduced him to Jiang Mu, saying, "This is our clan's Ninth Elder."
Jiang Mu suddenly realized.
So this kid is the unreliable "Elder Nine" that those little foxes complained about before.
Elder Xiao Jiu's face was somewhat unpleasant. He pointed at Jiang Mu and said in an unfriendly tone, "Little Yue-mei—Miss, the clan's treasures are extraordinary."
We've confirmed that it's hidden in the Black Prison Forest. With the strength of our own people from Qingqiu, we can simply form an array, storm in, and snatch it out. Why bother with outsiders?
Besides, humans are known for their cunning and treacherous nature; what if they become greedy for money?
"Shut up!"
Qiu Yuexin snapped, interrupting his incessant chatter, "How I do things is none of your business! Now, immediately execute the original plan. Take your men and guard the north exit of Black Prison Forest. I'll take charge of the west exit here. Go now!"
Elder Xiao Jiu opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to argue a few more words.
But when he met Qiu Yuexin's icy gaze, he could only swallow his dissatisfaction, glare fiercely at Jiang Mu, and then lead his men toward the north of the dense forest with a sullen face.
Once the fox demons had gone far away, Qiu Yuexin's expression softened. She turned to Jiang Mu and Ling Ye and said, "Ling Ye was right. The master of this Black Prison Forest is indeed that tenth-tier great demon who participated in the siege of Yan City."
However, you might not know that its true form is actually a ginseng spirit.
"Ginseng essence?"
Jiang Mu was somewhat surprised.
"right."
Qiu Yuexin nodded, her expression turning serious. "This demon slumbers deep within the Black Prison Forest year-round, nourished by the demonic energy of all the other demons in the forest."
But in return, the pure spiritual energy of plants it emitted while dormant continuously nourished these lesser demons, allowing them to multiply rapidly and surpass their counterparts in cultivation levels.
Jiang Mu understood.
The two have formed a symbiotic relationship, mutually intertwined. The little demon is its battery and shield, while it is the little demon's breeding ground.
Looking at the dark forest, Qiu Yuexin continued, "To seize the treasure, we must first eliminate all the other lesser demons in this Black Prison Forest and cut off the ginseng demon's nutrient supply."
Otherwise, once it awakens and a war breaks out, as long as there are still many lesser demons left, it can continuously drain their life force and cultivation, making it practically immortal.
Jiang Mu snapped his fingers: "So, you mean I should handle these little demons? No problem, I'm good at that."
Just now, the magic energy in the magic tank was almost depleted and urgently needed to be recharged.
Qiu Yuexin nodded slightly and said, "If we don't count those first-tier demons that reproduce extremely quickly, there are at least three or four thousand demons of the second tier and above but below the sixth tier in the Black Prison Forest."
This forest has two exits, one on the north side and one on the west side.
Elder Xiao Jiu will guard the north side; ignore them. The west side is where you and Ling Ye will need to guard it.
"Don't worry, we've placed a magical artifact of the Qingqiu clan at the entrance. Any demons below the fourth rank that try to break through will be killed. The main threat is those above the fourth rank; we'll need your help then."
"No problem, I'm good at this." Jiang Mu was a little impatient.
Ling Ye looked at the deep, dark forest and asked, "But those lesser demons usually hide deep in the forest. How can we get them to come out and let us kill them willingly?"
Qiu Yuexin smiled confidently: "I have a plan. I will go in first and use some of the Qingqiu Clan's methods to force them to come out in full force."
"Do you need me to come in and help you?" Ling Ye asked.
"You don't need to worry about it."
Qiu Yue snorted, then her figure flashed and disappeared into the dark forest.
Watching her disappearing figure, Ling Ye sighed and said helplessly, "Your sister seems to dislike me quite a bit."
"normal."
Jiang Mu smiled and said, "She doesn't like you because you're fierce."
Ling Ye was taken aback, her cheeks flushing slightly, before asking, "And you? Why do you like me?"
Jiang Mu said, "It's simple, I like you because you're fierce."
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Ling Ye blushed, unsure how to respond.
Why is this guy being so blunt?
Just then, the dense forest ahead shook, and Qiu Yuexin, who had just left, suddenly reappeared.
She bit her moist lower lip and said to Ling Ye coyly, "Um—it's a bit troublesome. The restrictions inside are more complicated than I imagined, and I can't handle it by myself."
Please help me out, thank you.
Ling Ye paused for a moment, but didn't ask any further questions. He moved swiftly and followed Qiu Yuexin into the forest.
Black Prison Forest, North Exit.
The miasma here is slightly lighter than on the west side.
Elder Xiao Jiu stood under a withered tree, his handsome face looking as wilted as a frostbitten eggplant, quite unsightly.
"Elder—"
Beside him, a thin, one-eyed subordinate wearing an eye patch approached.
He carefully observed Elder Jiu's expression and said in a low voice, "Elder, I think that pretty boy has delicate skin and is only slightly pleasing to the eye. He might just be a gigolo."
The young lady is so pure and innocent, she gets angry even if we just glance at her, I'm afraid she'll be swayed by this boy's sweet talk.
"I got scammed."
Elder Jiu snorted, suppressing his irritation, and coldly said, "Nonsense! Don't you know what kind of person Sister Xiaoyue is? She's always been cold and aloof to everyone, how could she possibly be easily bewitched by a mere human pretty boy?"
The one-eyed subordinate sighed, looking worried, and said, "Elder, that's true, but humans are the most cunning and adept at winning a woman's heart. The young lady is so naive and inexperienced."
If we are really deceived or even kidnapped, where will we put our face in Qingqiu?
As you know, the clan leader finally found the young lady and cherishes her the most.
The clan chief also declared that the young lady's marriage was entirely up to her own wishes. Whoever she chose, they would not interfere.
And whoever is fortunate enough to become the young lady's ideal husband will most likely become the next patriarch of our Qingqiu clan.
Upon hearing the words "the position of clan leader," Elder Jiu's eyes flickered.
"shut up!"
Elder Xiao Jiu suddenly turned around and angrily rebuked, "Stop saying such nonsense here! My feelings for Xiao Yue are genuine, as clear as day. I don't care about the position of clan leader at all; I only want her to be happy!"
That's what he said, but his clenched fists betrayed his true feelings.
After hesitating for a moment, he ordered with a grim face, "Take a few brothers and sneak over to see what that kid is doing at the west exit right now, and whether he's made any advances towards Xiaoyue. Remember, stay far away, and don't let him find out."
"Yes, I understand!"
The one-eyed subordinate understood immediately, and with a flicker, disappeared.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
The one-eyed subordinate ran back and reported, "Elder, that kid is waiting at the west entrance. The young lady and that woman in black have already gone deep into the woods and are not with him."
The Ninth Elder raised an eyebrow and sneered, "It seems that Little Yue intends to have this boy kill those little demons who have been driven out."
"Hmph, this kid's cultivation level looks to be around the sixth realm. While the sixth realm is certainly considered quite good among humans, he's still just a weak human cultivator—"
At this point, Elder Xiao Jiu put his hands behind his back, his tone revealing a sense of superiority: "Even if Sister Xiao Yue set up intercepting magic artifacts at the entrance in advance, those magic artifacts can only kill monsters below the fourth rank after all."
Once faced with an onslaught of numerous demons, will a human being be able to keep up in stamina over time?
Even with abundant star power, the body would inevitably be unable to withstand it.
I really don't know what Xiaoyue was thinking, entrusting such an important task to an outsider.
The one-eyed subordinate's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he immediately chimed in, "Elder is right. I think the young lady must have been deceived by this kid. She thought he was very powerful, which is why she entrusted him with the important task of slaying demons."
"Just wait and see. Once that kid is exhausted, he'll definitely run away and ruin our plans. Why don't we go ahead and chase him away?"
"Get lost, you're making me look stupid."
Elder Xiao Jiu kicked the other party.
Chase them away?
Even a fool wouldn't do something this stupid.
However, he also felt that his subordinate's words made some sense, after all, it concerned the entire plan. If this kid really messed it up, wouldn't Little Yue be in danger inside?
It became impatient and paced back and forth in place.
After thinking for a moment, Elder Xiao Jiu waved his hand and said, "How about this, you take a few clever brothers and hide over there first."
"If that kid really escapes, hurry up and take over! We absolutely cannot let too many Black Prison Forest monsters escape!"
"good!"
The one-eyed subordinate nodded and beckoned several agile fox demons to leave.
Watching his subordinate's disappearing figure, Elder Jiu bit his lip hard, cursing, "You brat, if I see you deserting in the face of battle, I'll skin you alive!"