Supreme Butler
Ling Feng then walked over and said, "Boss, the people in the garden outside are people that Bei Zi, Xuan Ping, and I found. Although their aptitudes aren't great, they all have some Spirit Root. I wonder if they're any good?"
Yue Qianchou snapped out of his daze and immediately laughed, "Having Spirit Root is enough. Where in the world are there so many people with good aptitude? Those with good aptitude would have been snapped up by the major sects long ago. How could you possibly have a chance to get them? But why did you bring this old man here with you?"
Shi Xiaotian glanced at the three of them, secretly amused. Ling Feng paused, then said, "Boss, didn't you say the more the better, regardless of age?"
"Uh! Did I say that?" Yue Qianchou was taken aback, then realized, "Oh! I think I did say that. Oh well, something is better than nothing. Even if we take them back and let them cultivate, they'll be better than ordinary people. With so many people going back, we're worried about what to eat. If we don't do anything else, it'll be good for them to farm. They can be self-sufficient. By the way, Xiao Tian, when you have time, could you gather some seeds for me, including grains, fruits, and vegetables? I need them very much."
The others were also confused about what he was up to, Shi Xiaotian nodded in agreement. Yue Qianchou then instructed again, "Ling Feng, Bei Zi, and Xuan Ping, the three of you continue to search for people with Spirit Root. I'll say it again, regardless of age, I want as many as you can. It doesn't matter if their aptitude is a little lacking, I have ways to handle that. But remember one thing: keep a low profile and don't let other sects find out. I've already been expelled from Fu Xian Island, and many people want to kill me. This General's Mansion is now one of my strongholds, so you absolutely cannot expose me."
"Ah..." The three of them looked at each other in surprise. Shi Xiaotian asked in astonishment, "How did you get expelled from Fu Xian Island?"
"Good my ass!" Yue Qianchou stood up, patted Shi Xiaotian on the shoulder and laughed, "Xiaotian, I've already avenged you for the humiliation you suffered at the Qingguang Sect. I killed the Qingguang Sect leader Liu Changqing and his grandson Liu Zhengguang."
"Ah..." The group was shocked again. Shi Xiaotian swallowed hard and said, "Boss, you're not lying to me! You killed the Qingguang Sect Master? How is that possible?"
"Damn it! Do I look like a liar?" Yue Qianchou sighed. "Sigh! If I hadn't killed him, would I have been expelled from the Fu Xian Island sect? Sigh! The days of having someone to back me up are over. From now on, I have to rely on myself for everything. Everyone, keep a low profile!"
The group was speechless, but they still found it hard to believe that the Qingguang Sect Master, ranked sixth among the Righteous Path sects, could be killed so easily.
"It's good that I've been expelled from the sect! I can come here whenever I want now. By the way, Xiao Tian, get me a set of ordinary clothes first. I can't wear the clothes from Fu Xian Island anymore; wandering around the capital will definitely cause trouble," Yue Qianchou said.
Shi Xiaotian's eyes lit up. Hearing that the man's words implied he would be staying there often, he happily agreed and went out to find him clothes. Ling Feng and the other two were also overjoyed. Yue Qianchou then flashed into the garden and gathered all the more than one hundred people in the garden into Utopia.
After explaining some things to Guan Yu, Shi Xiaotian ran over excitedly with a set of clothes in his hands and said, "Boss, try this on and see if it fits you. This is my second brother's clothes. He seems to be about the same size as you."
Yue Qianchou took the clothes and saw that the brocade robe, jade belt, and thick-soled boots were all prepared. He immediately threw them back and said irritably, "I just told you to keep a low profile. You got me this outfit. Are you afraid that others won't notice me or what?" He waved his hand and said, "Just get me a set of clothes from your General's Mansion servants."
"You're wearing servants' clothes?" Shi Xiaotian asked in surprise. This made Ling Feng and the other two feel a little uncomfortable looking at their own silk robes. Yue Qianchou frowned and said, "Why are you so long-winded? I said it's fine, so it's fine."
Left with no other option, Shi Xiaotian had to run back and get him a set of servant's clothes. When Yue Qianchou put on a small, tilted cap and adjusted his brand-new black clothes, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. "Not bad, not bad, these clothes are indeed quite understated. Xiaotian, from today onwards, I'm your follower!"
"No, no!" Shi Xiaotian waved his hands repeatedly, thinking to himself, "If I make you my follower, what if you get upset one day? Where am I supposed to find Spirit Stone and elixirs?"
Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "Stop arguing. In public I'm your follower, but in private I'm still your boss. That's settled."
After exchanging glances with the other two, Ling Feng said, "Xiao Tian, find us some servant's clothes too!"
"What? Is being a servant or a lackey fun?" Yue Qianchou glared and said, "How about we send you to the 'Myriad Flower Pavilion' in the capital to work as pimps?"
The three men looked at each other, not daring to utter a sound. Having stayed in the capital for so long, they naturally knew what kind of place the Myriad Flower Pavilion was.
"Little Tian! Speaking of the Myriad Flower Pavilion, I've never been there before. Why don't you take me there now?" Yue Qianchou said, adjusting his crooked hat. By this time, he had already put away his Storage Bag and the longsword he was carrying. In fact, it didn't matter to him whether these things were displayed or not; taking them out was just a matter of a thought.
The group exchanged glances, unsure if he was telling the truth, but his serious demeanor suggested he wasn't joking. Shi Xiaotian tentatively asked, "Boss, are you really going to the Myriad Flower Pavilion? Heh! That place sounds lively."
"Oh! Is it lively?" Yue Qianchou nodded seriously and said, "I was just saying it casually, but since you want to go, I, as your follower, will naturally go with you. Hey! If you want to go, hurry up! Let's go! Don't waste time."
"Uh..." The group was completely speechless. Yue Qianchou pushed Shi Xiaotian out to save time, and as they walked, he turned back to warn the Human Path had followed him, "What are you three doing following us? Go do what you're supposed to be doing."
Yue Qianchou had lived in the Marquis General's Mansion for over a year and was quite familiar with the place. In this powerful and influential mansion, the two of them emerged from the back garden one after the other. Passing servants bowed to Shi Xiaotian, but those who saw the servant in the new clothes behind him found him unfamiliar and whispered amongst themselves, wondering why they had never seen the Third Young Master's servants before.
Shi Xiaotian walked confidently ahead, Yue Qianchou followed behind with his hands behind his back, his imposing manner no less than Shi's, though he seemed to lack the awareness of a servant. As they approached the main hall, a beautiful woman emerged, flanked by two equally attractive women, followed by a group of maids. Shi Xiaotian slowed his pace and whispered, "You know my mother. The women beside her are my eldest and second sisters-in-law; they only married into the family a few years ago, you haven't seen them before."
The two sides inevitably met. Shi Xiaotian bowed and said, "Mother! Eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law!"
The servants opposite also bowed to Shi Xiaotian. Li Hongniang looked at her son with affection, but her gaze inadvertently swept over the servants behind him and she was slightly taken aback. Not only did the servants not bow to her, but they were also standing there with their hands behind their backs.
Yue Qianchou nodded and smiled at her. Li Hongniang was immediately surprised when she saw who it was. A woman beside her frowned when she saw Yue Qianchou and said, "Uncle, is this the new servant? Why doesn't he greet Mother?" She immediately turned around and shouted, "Steward, who brought this servant? How can he not even know the most basic manners of a servant? Someone! Take him away and teach him some manners."
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