Liu Yaoyao: Does Your Young Master Still Need a Maid?

Scattered around Azure Moon Lake are seven or eight markets of varying sizes.

Tonight is just an ordinary moonlit night.

Some of the cultivators in the market were meditating and cultivating in their cave abode, some were drinking and chatting in restaurants and teahouses, and others were picking and choosing and haggling at the stalls on the edge of the market.

The spirit lamps illuminated the streets and alleys of the market with a bright and warm glow, and the fishy smell of spirit fish mingled with the fragrance of medicinal pills in the air, making everything seem no different from usual.

Until suddenly, golden light illuminated the entire night sky.

The cultivators still in the restaurants, teahouses, and market stalls immediately noticed the anomaly.

They all looked up at the sky, then stared wide-eyed, frozen in place.

A colossal, crimson-gold hand, obscuring the sky, had somehow appeared high in the distant heavens, its palm lines clearly visible, and flames raging fiercely beneath it.

The golden light dyed the clouds a dark gold, and it was slowly and irresistibly pressing down.

Then, streaks of light appeared in the air; those were Foundation Establishment Realm experts from the market.

An elderly Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator in a gray robe stared at the giant golden hand, his body trembling slightly, his voice hoarse and dry. "... What level of senior is making this move?"

He had cultivated for nearly two hundred years and had witnessed battles between Golden Core True Person, but he had never seen such a terrifying sight!

The Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators beside him were also pale-faced, shaking their heads in bewilderment.

"Golden Core True Person... certainly cannot do this."

"Which True Lord is making this move...?!"

"Is True Lord really that strong? He's probably no ordinary True Lord, is he? Could it be... one of the Supreme Elders of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect has come out to make his move?"

In the market, more and more cultivators poured out of their cave abode.

They looked up at the giant golden hand in the distance, their faces pale, their eyes filled with uncontrollable fear.

The air fell silent for a moment, until a worried voice rang out.

"Hopefully this important figure will keep a low profile... and please don't let it affect our market."

No one objected.

Even if the aftershocks of a battle Nascent Soul level experts only reach the market, it would be a catastrophic disaster for Rogue Cultivators like them who are at the Qi Refinement Foundation Establishment Realm.

Further away, the Golden Core Realm elders of various Golden Core factions were all awakened from their secluded cultivation.

They suddenly opened their eyes, their gazes flashing with a sharp light that illuminated the dimly lit training room as if it were daytime.

Several people who were at a crucial moment in comprehending the Cultivation Method were abruptly interrupted by this sudden and terrifying pressure, their faces turning pale and then red.

More often than not, their minds and spirits were shaken, and their Spiritual Qi began to circulate uncontrollably.

One by one, the Golden Core True Person suddenly stood up, their gazes piercing through the cave abode walls, looking in the direction where the Great Sun Divine Palm had landed, their eyes filled with utter horror.

"Nascent Soul True Lord?! This oppressive aura... it's probably someone who has Nascent Soul Perfection?!"

"Such a powerful surge of Spiritual Qi! Which senior has angered you?"

Deep within the forbidden area of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

The mountain mist was so thick it was almost impossible to disperse, surging like a milky white tide under the moonlight.

Several mountain peaks in the forbidden area were hidden in the mist, with only their dark green ridges showing, like fairy islands floating on a sea of clouds.

The surroundings were so quiet that only the faint sound of the wind as the spiritual mist flowed could be heard.

Suddenly, beams of dazzling golden light shot up from all directions in the mountains, intertwining and coalescing above the spiritual mist.

Where the golden light dissipated, three figures were revealed.

It was Qi Yunshu, Lin Xuanchen, and Han Qianshan.

The three stood side by side above the forbidden area, their gazes seemingly piercing through the void, reaching Azure Moon Lake tens of thousands of kilometers away.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xuanchen slowly spoke, "This fluctuation of Spiritual Qi... seems to be Fellow Daoist Shiyi?"

Qi Yunshu nodded. "Fellow Daoist Shiyi, are you Miss Shiqing's protector? Elder Mo told me a few days ago that Miss Shiqing was instructed by Young Master Young Master Lu to go to the Azure Moon Lake to search for the Jade-Scaled Snake."

Han Qianshan grinned, a thin layer of sweat beading on his forehead. "Which blind fool angered Miss Shiqing? Even Fellow Daoist Shiyi has to make a move!"

After the three finished speaking, they all fell silent for a few moments.

Then Lin Xuanchen sighed softly and said, "Fellow Daoist Shiyi's attack... I'm afraid very few fellow Daoists at the Nascent Soul Perfection stage could deliver such a strike."

Qi Yunshu and Han Qianshan's lips twitched simultaneously.

After a moment of silence, Qi Yunshu smiled wryly and said, "After all, he's Young Master Lu's servant. It's normal for him to have such talent and combat strength, isn't it?"

The three exchanged a glance, and each saw envy in the other's eyes.

Han Qianshan glanced in the direction of Lu Yang's mountain peak, where several of Young Master Lu's servants were still stationed.

The strongest is Fellow Daoist Wang Liu, who is also at the Nascent Soul Perfection stage, possessing unparalleled strength.

He didn't speak directly, but instead transmitted his Sound Dao to Qi Yunshu and Lin Xuanchen: "Tell me, how do Young Master Lu's servants cultivate? How many resources did Young Master Lu give them? They're all so powerful; among those of the same level, they probably have few rivals, right?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuanchen and Qi Yunshu could no longer hide the envy in their eyes.

They were also at the Nascent Soul Realm, so they naturally knew best how significant the difference in combat power was between the Nascent Soul Realm.

They dream of possessing unparalleled strength among their peers!

That's why they understand how difficult it is to reach that level.

Talent, Cultivation Method, resources, and other aspects are all indispensable!

They all considered themselves to be quite talented.

To be able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm, one's talent must be quite exceptional.

What's lacking are external things like Cultivation Method and resources!

And these are precisely the things that are hard to obtain even if you ask for them.

They probably couldn't obtain the same resources as Young Master Lu's servants, even if they risked their lives.

Qi Yunshu couldn't help but sigh telepathically, "To be honest... if I didn't need to be in charge of the sect, being Young Master Lu's servant wouldn't be so bad."

Lin Xuanchen: "..."

Han Qianshan: "..."

Neither of them responded.

Because deep down they probably thought the same thing: being a servant in Young Master Lu's household was indeed not bad!

Nascent Soul Perfection cultivation level, unparalleled combat power among its peers, outrageously abundant Cultivation Resources, and an excellent Spiritual Qi environment.

They live a more comfortable life than the others!

Lin Xuanchen was silent for a moment, then shook his head and Sound Dao, "Alright, don't overthink it. We're already incredibly fortunate to have such a Spiritual Qi environment. Focus on your cultivation; perhaps you can make further progress!"

Han Qianshan and Qi Yunshu nodded silently.

The three of them did not linger any longer. With a flash, they each transformed into golden light and returned to their respective mountain peaks.

The door to the cultivation room slowly closed, and all was silent once more.

East side of Azure Moon Lake.

The enormous golden hand, obscuring the sky, was slowly pressing down.

The Golden Core Realm Evil Cultivator below looked as insignificant as a mosquito in the palm of your hand.

A terrifying pressure, accompanied by intense heat, swept outwards in all directions as scorching winds.

The forest below burst into flames almost instantly.

The golden flames spread silently, burning the entire forest to ashes in just a few breaths.

Even the ground was scorched and cracked by the golden flames, with wisps of white smoke rising from it.

Needless to say, the Golden Core Realm Evil Cultivator trapped under the palm was surrounded by thick, tangible blood-red light, which condensed into layer upon layer of blood-red shields on his body surface, attempting to resist the ever-approaching high temperature and heat waves.

Sweat dripped from under the mask, evaporating into white mist before it even hit the ground.

He had considered using his escape techniques to flee.

However, the enormous hand pressed down as if a mountain had fallen on him, rendering him unable to move even a finger, let alone use magic to escape.

In just a moment, despair completely consumed the eyes of this Golden Core Realm Evil Cultivator.

He attempted to communicate with the Heavenly Demon Mark within his body, seeking a swift and painful self-destruction.

However, just as the Spiritual Qi and Blood Qi within his body showed signs of surging, countless thin threads of flame appeared out of thin air, weaving a blazing and intricate net between his meridians and flesh.

The net of flames locked every inch of his body, even plunging his Divine Sense into a deathly darkness.

He couldn't even die!

The giant golden hand continued to close in.

With a gentle clench of his palm, he grasped the Golden Core Evil Cultivator in his hand.

Then, this gigantic hand, large enough to blot out the sky, began to move towards the direction where Wang Shiyi and his two companions were located.

As it moved, the giant hand continuously contracted and shrank.

The golden flames on his palm gradually contracted, shrinking from a radius of several kilometers to hundreds of meters, then tens of meters...

When it arrived in front of Wang Shiyi and his two companions, it had shrunk to less than the size of a person.

The golden flames formed a hand that perfectly grasped the body of the Golden Core Evil Cultivator, leaving only his head exposed.

The rest of his body was firmly locked in place by that crimson-gold palm force.

At this moment, even the exposed skin of the Golden Core Evil Cultivator was covered with dense flame patterns.

The patterns were pale gold, crisscrossing like chains, and radiated a scorching heat.

Compared to the two Foundation Establishment Realm black-robed figures before him, the net of flames woven around his body was more numerous, denser, and more robust.

Wang Shiyi's expression remained calm. He turned to Jiang Shiqing and bowed slightly, saying, "Shiqing, we've captured this Evil Cultivator."

Jiang Shiqing nodded and smiled slightly, "Thank you for your hard work, Shiyi."

She turned to look at Liu Yaoyao, only to find that Liu Yaoyao's expression was somewhat blank and dazed.

Liu Yaoyao's mind was in complete chaos.

Wang Shiyi's Great Sun Divine Palm just now shattered her worldview into pieces.

She stood right next to Wang Shiyi and could clearly see that Wang Shiyi's attack was just a casual strike!

Even so, the power of that giant hand was still terrifying beyond her imagination!

The only thing Liu Yaoyao was certain of was that the attack just now was definitely not something Golden Core True Person could unleash!

For some reason, she recalled the casual remark Jiang Shiqing had made earlier.

"With Shiyi here, there are very few people in the entire Qin Province who can escape."

Previously, she felt that this Junior Sister Jiang was exaggerating too much.

Now it seems... perhaps... Junior Sister Jiang said was true??

Nascent Soul Realm expert, or even a top-tier Nascent Soul Realm expert, working as a servant?!

... Just who is this Junior Sister Jiang?!

"Senior Sister Liu?" Jiang Shiqing's somewhat confused voice rang out, pulling Liu Yaoyao back to reality.

A gentle smile quickly bloomed on her charming oval face, her smooth, egg-shaped features radiating genuine warmth. "Junior Sister Jiang, thank you so much! And Senior Shiyi, your strength is truly astounding, it has broadened my horizons considerably!"

She paused, her tone becoming even more intimate. "Junior Sister Jiang, with Senior Shiyi as your protector, you could probably walk around with your head held high in the entire Qin Province! It's truly enviable."

Jiang Shiqing glanced at Liu Yaoyao's somewhat ingratiating smile, her eyes shifting slightly.

A sweet and elegant smile appeared on her face, her tone carrying a hint of subtle boasting. "Shiyi was arranged by my young master to protect me. Her cultivation level is at the Nascent Soul Perfection. In the entire Qin Province, there are indeed few cultivators who can match Shiyi."

Liu Yaoyao: "????"

Her eyes widened, and a look of astonishment appeared on her alluring face.

She opened her mouth, her voice becoming uncertain. "You... your young master?"

Liu Yaoyao's mind flashed back to the ambiguous, half-smiling expression on Junior Sister Jiang.

She had been wondering which man would be lucky enough to win Junior Sister Jiang's favor.

Now, she realizes that she seems to have been completely wrong.

This Junior Sister Jiang is actually someone else's maid?!

No way... whose young master is so kind?!

Being a maid can lead to being assigned as a protector to a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Perfection stage?!

This doesn't look like a maid!

Even the fairies of the Immortal Sect Holy Land might not receive the same treatment as this Junior Sister Jiang!

Liu Yaoyao's peach blossom eyes even had a faint green tinge.

Envious!

Envy!

She almost couldn't resist asking directly, "Does your young master need any maids?"

I don't need a protector who Nascent Soul Perfection; just give me one who has reached the Golden Core Perfection stage!