Jealousy

The mountain stronghold, teeming with three hundred Demon King and three hundred ghost kings, was a scene of extraordinary liveliness. Large bowls of wine and chunks of meat were served, and everyone acted as a local tyrant. The men, cups in hand, sat around tables, exuding an air of swagger, while the women chatted and laughed in small groups. The ways men and women socialized differed greatly. Bi Changchun had never gathered all the demons and ghosts together before, and not all the Demon King and ghost kings knew each other; most were only known by name, never seen in person.

It could be said that this was the first time such a scene had ever occurred in the Demon Ghost Domain, and the one who did it was naturally Yue Qianchou. At this moment, the Demon King and ghost kings also lost their usual majesty and reserve in front of their subordinates. Everyone was of equal status, and there was nothing to pretend about. The most discussed topic among them was still Yue Qianchou.

Wood Lady Mu mobilized a large number of her subordinates to serve the Demon King and ghost kings, and she herself was also busy. However, she was busy and happy. You should know how many envious eyes were looking at her, envious that she had gained Yue Qianchou's trust. They all thought to themselves, "Indeed, being close to the water tower gives you the first taste of the moon!"

The general consensus was that gaining Yue Qianchou's trust might just be a lifesaver in a crucial moment!

Busy Wood Lady Mu walked through the crowd of villagers with a smile on her face, nodding to everyone from time to time.

"Sister Mu." A slender hand tugged at Wood Lady Mu's sleeve. She was a tall and voluptuous woman with her hair piled high, willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes, and a Linglong face. A seductive black veil draped over her alluring body, she was an absolute beauty, a rare gem among women!

Wood Lady Mu stopped, turned around, and smiled, saying, "Sister You, is something the matter?"

As they spoke, several women gathered around Wood Lady Mu. The beautiful woman called Sister You looked around with her watery eyes and smiled sweetly, "Sister Mu, it's truly enviable that you have won Mr. Yue's favor. We sisters are curious about Mr. Yue's preferences. We hope Sister Mu can tell us so that we can be prepared."

A group of women nodded in agreement, while a group of men temporarily stopped their shouts and perked up their ears. Wood Lady Mu glanced at the crowd, shook her head and smiled, "Sister You, what you're saying is ridiculous. I've only met the master twice, how would I know his preferences?"

"Giggle!" The beautiful woman seemed to have heard a funny joke, and laughed so hard that her body trembled. She said, "Sister, don't lie to me. I heard that you have already accompanied the master naked twice. Otherwise, why would the master favor you so much and summon us to your mountain stronghold?"

"So that's how it is!" A murmur rippled through the crowd. Everyone assumed that Wood Lady Mu had already slept with Yue Qianchou, and their gazes towards Wood Lady Mu had become much more respectful. Wood Lady Mu's eyes, however, turned cold. She had bathed naked with Yue Qianchou twice—a fact known only to a select few within her own circle. For outsiders to know meant someone had leaked it. Recalling Yue Qianchou's ruthless decisiveness and the chilling blue flames, Wood Lady Mu felt a shiver run down her spine. Who had leaked it? This matter must be investigated!

"You Fengjiao!" someone shouted from the crowd. You Yan walked over, her face gloomy, and said coldly, "You dare to spout such baseless rumors? Aren't you afraid that Mr. Yue will be angry when he finds out?" She had seen Yue Qianchou's ruthless side when he killed people.

"Oh! Who do we have here? It's You Yan!" You Fengjiao said with a look of sudden realization, "That's right! This place is run by two women. I heard that you are a young man, no wonder you favor this place. Ah! The illicit union of humans, demons, and ghosts must be quite a treat! I, You Fengjiao, am so envious." As she spoke, she flirtatiously waved her hands, intentionally or unintentionally brushing against her ample breasts and shapely buttocks. Her supple waist swayed, and her provocative gaze swept over Wood Lady Mu and You Yan's chests with disdain, as if she herself was worth two men.

The group of men looked at each other in shock, all thinking to themselves that this woman was too bold to say such a thing. Wasn't she afraid of dying?

"Could this be Sister You Fengjiao, the so-called number one beauty in our Demon Ghost Domain?" Yu Ji, pale-faced, walked over and looked You Fengjiao up and down.

Wood Lady Mu's face was frosty; she wanted to lash out but couldn't, as she was acting on behalf of Yue Qianchou to gather everyone. Upon seeing Yu Ji, she immediately came over to support her, saying, "Madam, why did you come out? You're weak after just overcoming your tribulation; you should rest properly." Not only Wood Lady Mu, but also the other ghost kings and Demon King, and even the arrogant You Fengjiao, all respectfully greeted her, "Madam!"

It's important to understand that Meng Yan has a very long and distinguished career in the Demon Ghost Domain. He was already bestowed the title of Ghost King by the previous Punishment Envoy, making him even more senior than Bi Changchun. Most importantly, Meng Yan possesses a unique strength: a loyal army of hundreds of thousands who would follow him to the death. Having cultivated in the Demon Ghost Domain for thousands of years, this army is teeming with experts, including countless individuals at the late Ghost King stage —more than anywhere else.

This is why Bi Changchun, after killing Meng Yan, wanted to support Yu Ji, who was only at the mid-stage of the Ghost King realm, to ascend to the throne. If it were anyone else, even a cultivator at the late Ghost King stage realm would have difficulty controlling those hundreds of thousands of ghost soldiers. When Meng Yan was alive, they obeyed only the general and his wife; now that the general was dead, they naturally obeyed his wife.

In this Demon Ghost Domain, the Punishment Envoy outsiders from causing trouble and also forbids those within from leaving at will. However, internal conflicts within the Demon Ghost Domain are usually turned a blind eye. Deaths are not a concern; fighting is allowed, but territorial conquest is forbidden. Even victors must return to their respective places. In short, territory is fixed, but people are flexible. After all, the Demon Ghost Domain has many Demon Kings and Ghost Kings at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage; if one dies, a new one can be appointed immediately, and the fighting can continue without consequence.

It's safe to say that, whether in a group fight or a one-on-one duel, no one in any territory of the Demon Ghost Domain could rival Meng Yan's group. Although Meng Yan is dead, that formidable force now has a new master—this pale-faced woman—which demonstrates Yu Ji's importance. You Fengjiao dares to be arrogant towards Wood Lady Mu, but she must behave herself before Yu Ji. Otherwise, with a single order from Yu Ji, You Fengjiao would have no way to escape; her army could wipe out her territory within days.

Yu Ji's gaze slowly swept over the crowd. Though a smile lingered on her face, a sense of desolation filled her heart. Facing the heroes of the Demon Ghost Domain, the man who had protected her for thousands of years was truly gone. She had to bear everything alone. She was weary and longed to leave this sorrowful place as soon as possible. As long as she remained in the Demon Ghost Domain, she would forever bear the mark of Ghost General Meng Yan, a fact evident in how everyone addressed her as "Madam."

Composing himself, he smiled at Wood Lady Mu and said, "I don't know when Mr. Yue will arrive. If he comes and I am unable to greet him in time, wouldn't that be a sin? How can I be in the mood to rest?"

"Madam, please rest assured. I have already sent people to guard the Thousand Mile Lake. As soon as the master arrives, someone will report to him immediately," said Wood Lady Mu, supporting her.

Yu Ji shook her head, glanced at You Fengjiao, and smiled meaningfully, "Sister You truly lives up to her reputation as the number one beauty in the Demon Ghost Domain. Seeing her today, I can confirm that she lives up to her name."

You Fengjiao quickly bowed and said, "I dare not. Madam's beauty is truly unparalleled. I have long admired her." As she spoke, she glanced at Wood Lady Mu and You Yan and sneered, "But I am confident that my looks are still a few points better than some people. If it weren't for the fact that this place is close to Thousand Mile Lake and some people had taken the lead, would Master have chosen this place to gather everyone? Yet some people are still so arrogant. Madam, isn't it infuriating?"

Yu Ji, being a very clever woman, immediately understood the meaning behind You Fengjiao's words, and smiled without saying a word. The other men shook their heads; three women make a drama, indeed. This woman was simply insane, not caring where or when she was being so jealous. You Yan, standing to the side, immediately shouted, "You Fengjiao, what do you mean by that?"

You Fengjiao raised an eyebrow, about to make a sarcastic remark, when a figure flashed by, bowing to Wood Lady Mu and reporting, "Your Highness, Mr. Yue has left Thousand Mile Lake and is flying this way." Upon hearing this, the atmosphere immediately became serious. The women stopped their commotion, and everyone stopped watching the spectacle. They immediately rushed out of the mountain stronghold gate to line up and welcome him...

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