Little Fox
Inside the main hall of the Hundred Flower Palace, with no one else around, a dignified and beautiful woman sat high in the center, with a row of empty chairs beside her. If Yue Qianchou knew that this beautiful woman was the wife of that old man Yan Bugui, he wouldn't be surprised. In the Cultivation World, just like in the mortal world, women cherish their beauty. In the Cultivation World, only women are willing to expend considerable cultivation to slow down the aging process. Men care about greater strength; their theory is that as long as they have superior strength, why fear not having women? Therefore, in common dao companion, one often sees older men and younger women.
After receiving the report from her subordinates, the Hundred Flower Fairy dismissed her attendants and sat alone on her throne, reminiscing about the past. For that man, she had risked a falling out with her father and been expelled from her sect, working tirelessly to achieve her current success and bearing him two children. She thought it was all worthwhile, but who knew that he had secretly kept this a secret from her for over a hundred years? The sorrow in her heart was unspeakable.
Yan Zixia walked quietly into the main hall, her gaze falling on her mother's hands gripping the chair tightly. Her mother's knuckles were white and taut. She called out softly, "Mother!"
The Hundred Flower Fairy raised her head, forcing a kind smile. Thankfully, she still had her daughter with her. She opened and closed her lips several times before finally speaking, asking in as calm a tone as possible, "Your father and brother are gone?"
Yan Zixia bit her lip and nodded sadly. A long sigh was heard from her mother above.
At this moment, Yan Bugui and Yan Zixia were leading a group of people on flying Law Artifacts, rapidly heading east. Their destination was naturally the overseas island where they hid their strength; to them, that was the only safe place. Yan Zixia, her face contorted with rage, repeatedly gritted her teeth and said, "Yue Qianchou, Yue Qianchou, I won't let you get away with this..."
Yan Bugui glanced at his son with a solemn expression, wondering if the power he had painstakingly built could withstand the ensuing attacks. He sighed, "Premature exposure has ruined everything. Alas! Your mother must hate me to death."
On Fu Xian Island, Feng Xiangtian was deeply troubled by the matter of the more than thirty elders who had died. Elders from other factions were already putting pressure on him, and the pressure was immense! Upon receiving Quan Deming's report, he was immediately stunned.
Yue Qianchou actually created another fire technique? With his Core Formation stage cultivation, he killed seven Nascent Soul Realm disciples of the Daluo Sect in Hundred Flower Valley, and challenged a Tribulation Transcendence stage elder of the Daluo Sect. The elder fled in fear of battle, and Yue Qianchou became famous throughout the cultivation Cultivation World after this battle.
Feng Xiangtian stood silently for a long time, expressionless, and felt a pang of regret in his heart. It seemed that he had not misjudged the situation back then. What a pity!
Lamenting the loss of such a talented individual was useless; after all, he had personally expelled her from the sect. After a brief silence, his spirits lifted again. As long as that matter had nothing to do with his senior sister, that was good! Feng Xiangtian glanced at the injured Dongfang Changao and waved to the others before him, saying, "Follow me to the Tianxin Pavilion!"
He immediately put Yue Qianchou's matter out of his mind. For him and for Fu Xian Island, there were more important things to do now. Without the Yan family's interference, Hundred Flower Palace was now Fu Xian Island's Hundred Flower Palace. There was also that 'hero' who dared to attack Fu Xian Island. A series of things needed to be dealt with urgently.
Inside the Wu family, after receiving the news from the Hundred Flower Valley shops, Wu Sihai laughed heartily at the three family heads present, saying, "This kid has finally appeared. We don't need to search around anymore. Sigh! I really don't know what to say about this kid. It seems like he causes some earth-shattering incident wherever he goes. I've never seen him be quiet."
"Is the promise he mentioned about going to the Demon Ghost Domain?" asked Bi Shouzhi, the head of the Bi family.
"That's right!" Wu Sihai nodded and smiled, "This is exactly what he promised back then."
"Since he's coming, we don't need to rush to Hundred Flower Valley," said Tan Ruchang, the head of the Tan family. Jing Feihong, the head of the Jing family, hummed in agreement, "He said a few days, so it shouldn't be too long. We'll just prepare here and wait for him." The four nodded, reaching a consensus.
After arriving at the Marquis General's Mansion, Yue Qianchou summoned Shi Xiaotian and inquired about the recent situation. He learned that Fu Xian Island had once again dispatched a Nascent Soul Realm Imperial Preceptor to protect the Emperor, and the Emperor had not taken any action against the General's Mansion. Clearly, the development of events had not deviated from his initial guess.
Just imagine, Fu Xian Island is too busy with its own affairs to care about worldly matters, at least not in the near future. It seems my efforts in the Cultivation World have indeed had multiple effects.
First, it diverted Fu Xian Island's attention from the mortal world while ensuring the continuation of his plans there. Second, it shifted the Cultivation World's focus away from him; now, everyone's attention is likely concentrated on the escaped Yan family father and son and son and their backers, halting the calls for his execution. Third, it dealt a blow to and suppressed the imposter 'hero'. Fourth, his plan to disrupt and weaken the Cultivation World proceed steadily, minimizing the pressure on his 'heroes' to rise to power. Fifth, the battle at Hundred Flower Valley showcased the Star Flame Fire Art's power; most sects probably wouldn't dare provoke him lightly. Even if they did, it would likely be the Daluo Sect, but even if they didn't come looking for him, he would go looking for them.
After understanding the general situation, Yue Qianchou carefully checked the General's Mansion's defenses. Although he felt no one would cause trouble, since Shi Wenguang had entrusted his family to him, he still needed to be cautious. Any unexpected incident would be disheartening for him. He encountered Bao Wanshi and Situ Hui on the way. The two women were now extremely respectful to him; what happened that night had thoroughly shocked them. This Mr. Yue was no ordinary person!
After finding the 'heroic' team members secretly guarding the General's Mansion, Yue Qianchou gave them a great deal of encouragement, urging them to continue their efforts and steadfastly hold their posts, and rewarded them handsomely. Afterwards, still dressed as a servant, he leisurely strolled to the Myriad Flower Pavilion).
Upon arriving at the detached courtyard of the Myriad Flower Pavilion, after circling around the lush greenery for a while, Yue Qianchou saw the Hundred Charm Demoness leaning against the window of the pavilion, smiling and gazing into the distance. Yue Qianchou suddenly felt a headache coming on. After climbing up to the pavilion, he still respectfully bowed and said, "Master's wife!"
The Hundred Charm Demoness pressed her supple waist against him, forcing him to retreat several steps. Then, she rested her soft, jade-like arm on his shoulder and breathed sweetly into his ear, saying with a seductive smile, "Yue Qianchou, you're quite the schemer. Tell me honestly, how many secrets do you still have that you haven't told your master's wife?"
Yue Qianchou coughed a few times, and taking the opportunity to move to the opposite side of the table. After the table separated the two of them, he stopped coughing and said with a wry smile, "Master's wife is too kind. There is a secret, but not as much as you think."
Although he believed in Hundred Charm Demoness's feelings for Hao Sansi and that she meant him no harm, he wasn't about to reveal all his secrets to her. The saying "human hearts are unpredictable" is indeed true, and even among those who trust, there are different levels. At the very least, Hundred Charm Demoness wasn't yet in his heart the same level as Bai Suzhen; how few women could a man entrust everything to?
Upon hearing this, the Hundred Charm Demoness's eyes darted around like they were free. Wrapped in red gauze, her plump, round buttocks sat sideways on the table, one long, slender, white leg slipping out of the gauze and resting on the table, dazzlingly exposed, especially with the glimpse of her skirt's hem. Yue Qianchou felt a nosebleed coming on and quickly turned his head to the side.
The Hundred Charm Demoness pulled her entire body onto the table, striking a series of seductive poses, and giggled, "Not many secrets? Not to mention the previous 'hero,' now you've revealed the 'Star Flame Fire Art,' which actually managed to drive away Zhu Xianxian was at the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Yue Qianchou, you truly keep surprising me!"
As she spoke, she swung out a white, fleshy leg, her toes painted crimson, and tapped Yue Qianchou's chest, saying, "Do you dare say that you weren't the one who disrupted the 'Newcomer Tournament' held on Fu Xian Island? And that Fu Xian Island knowing the location of that valley has nothing to do with you?
Yue Qianchou coughed a few more times, moved to the other side to avoid the toes tapping against his chest, and offered a weak explanation. "That was purely an accident!"
"You're more likely to fool a ghost!" Hundred Charm Demoness rolled her eyes, propped her hands on the table behind her back, and puffed out her ample bosom. She snorted, "You really are quite the schemer. I originally wanted to see who was the real 'hero' and who was the real 'hero,' but you went and caused all that trouble on Fu Xian Island, losing over thirty Tribulation Transcendence stage elders for nothing. Then you went and caused a ruckus in Hundred Flower Valley. You practically sent Fu Xian Island out as the vanguard! Luckily, I knew some things beforehand, otherwise how would I have known that you, little rascal, were hiding so many wicked thoughts? Sigh! I'm just so annoyed. How could Hao Wuwei, such an honest and simple man, have raised such a sly little fox like you?"
Yue Qianchou chuckled to himself, too lazy to explain, which was tantamount to tacit agreement. He thought to himself, "It's not that simple. My ambition lies in the entire Cultivation World. Master's wife, you'll have to figure that out soon enough!"
"Little fox, are you feeling guilty?" The Hundred Charm Demoness raised her hand, her jade fingers tracing her crimson lips, and asked lazily, "You don't come here without a reason, little fox, tell me honestly! What brings you here this time?"
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