Meeting Gift
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Within Utopia, Bai Suzhen focused intently on breaking the seal on the Azure Nether Sword, entrusting the daily management of the Misty Palace to Qu Ping'er. With her inner turmoil resolved, Qu Ping'er bravely shouldered the responsibility, no longer overthinking. Having tasks to complete, and nourished by love and her husband, the already beautiful Qu Ping'er radiated an even more captivating charm. At this moment, she appeared as a shrewd and capable businesswoman, carefully directing everyone in handling the spiritual herbs that Yue Qianchou had acquired.
Her husband was working hard outside, so she had to take good care of the house for him. These spiritual herbs might be the result of his hard work. As the beautiful Qu Ping'er was lost in thought, Yue Qianchou's voice came to her ears again. "Ping'er, I have two more spiritual herbs here. You must take good care of them and propagate them as soon as possible."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qu Ping'er noticed two strangely shaped spiritual herbs in front of her. Seeing the herbs but not Qu Ping'er, Yue Qianchou's teasing voice rang out again. "Don't look around! Tsk tsk! My Ping'er is getting prettier and prettier. Just wait patiently! It won't be long before your husband comes back to serve you, hehe..."
The sound gradually faded, Qu Ping'er's cheeks flushed. She muttered a curse under her breath; she knew perfectly well what this wicked man meant by "serving her." A moment later, she carefully put away the two spiritual herbs that Yue Qianchou had specifically instructed her to prepare...
After secretly flirting with Qu Ping'er, Yue Qianchou in a great mood and nodded to Wood Lady Mu, saying, "You did a good job this time."
"You flatter me, sir," Wood Lady Mu said with a knowing smile. Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "Let's go, let's go out and take a look."
The two returned to the steps of the hall, and the whispering below immediately fell silent again. Yue Qianchou sat back down on the high seat in the center, scrutinizing the demons and ghosts below. Noticing that many still held jade tablets, he suddenly understood. Turning his head, he asked loudly, "Wood Lady Mu, which Demon King and ghost kings sent those four top-grade spiritual herbs?"
A hush fell over the crowd below, everyone perking up their ears. Wood Lady Mu smiled and looked down into the crowd; immediately, three people's eyes lit up with excitement—they must be the ones who had found the top-grade spiritual herbs. But Yue Qianchou waved his hand again, saying, "Never mind, Wood Lady Mu, just register those four names. If anyone else finds top-grade or even superior spiritual herbs in the future, write them down. I'll thank them all then."
"Understood, sir." After saying this, Wood Lady Mu smiled apologetically at the three people below. Suddenly noticing that many people were giving her meaningful glances, she paused, then bowed slightly and asked Yue Qianchou, "Sir, quite a few people have brought you gifts this time. Would you like them to bring them up now?"
Yue Qianchou waved his hand, leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and said, "I appreciate everyone's kindness, but there's no need for you to go through all this trouble. You can send someone to collect them for me later! Just remember to list the names on the gift list clearly, and I'll understand as soon as I see them."
Those who had prepared gifts looked disappointed. There were so many people here, and they had all hoped to make a good impression on Yue Qianchou, but this was the result. They had no idea what Yue Qianchou was thinking. First, Yue Qianchou assumed these guys had very few Spirit Stone for cultivation, so they probably couldn't offer anything good. Second, he thought it would be too troublesome for them to present their gifts one by one—there were quite a few people here! So he dismissed them with a single sentence.
Wood Lady Mu glanced at the crowd below, bowed, and said, "Understood, sir. I will send someone to collect the gifts immediately."
"There's something else." Yue Qianchou waved his hand, telling her to wait, then stood up and bowed to everyone, saying, "I've come here on my master's orders. There's a small job on Shuntian Island that needs help, and my master asked me to choose a suitable person to go to Shuntian Island. I wonder if anyone would be willing to come with me?"
Upon hearing this, the area below fell so quiet you could hear a pin drop. After a moment, the demons and ghosts gasped for breath, their eyes burning with desire. Who wouldn't want to stay by Bi Changchun's side? Wasn't He Li also Demon Cultivator, yet he became Bi Changchun's disciple? His rampage through the Demon Ghost Domain was enviable! Although his ending wasn't good, it was his own doing. Even if they couldn't be accepted as Bi Changchun's disciple, they would still be by his side. Who in the Demon Ghost Domain would dare disrespect them then?
In the Demon Ghost Domain, Bi Changchun was a god-like figure to everyone. Being by his side, aside from the benefits, brought an honor unimaginable to outsiders. Now that Yue Qianchou had suddenly announced this news, everyone was restless. Since it was a selection process, it meant everyone had a chance.
This isn't a dream! Wood Lady Mu nervously gripped the hem of her dress, her knuckles turning white as she pondered wildly. Below the stage, Yu Ji's heart pounded; she bit her lip, her eyes fixed intently on Yue Qianchou. You Fengjiao, on the other hand, thrust her ample bosom forward, desperately trying to draw Yue Qianchou's attention. These were the few who considered themselves to have a better chance.
"Why isn't anyone saying anything?" Yue Qianchou raised one hand and frowned. "Okay! Raise your hand if you want to go."
With a whoosh, everyone raised their hands. Yue Qianchou was taken aback, his gaze falling on Yu Ji, who had her hand raised high. This woman wanted to join the fun too? He looked up at the sky, then gestured for everyone to lower their hands. Clearing his throat, he said, "Everyone, I forgot to mention, the sky above Shuntian Island isn't perpetually shrouded in dark clouds. During the day, the sun shines brightly overhead, making it unsuitable for ghost cultivators. Therefore, we'll only be selecting one person from among the Demon Cultivator this time. Of course, if anyone has the cultivation of Ghost Saint stage and can walk in broad daylight, they can also give it a try."
Instantly, all three hundred ghost kings wilted, and Yu Ji trembled, her face growing even paler. You Fengjiao, standing nearby, glanced at Yu Ji, her eyes lighting up with undisguised confidence. In her eyes, only Yu Ji, whom Yue Qianchou called sister-in-law, was a rival. Now that Yu Ji and the other three hundred ghost cultivators were eliminated, she believed no one could rival her, including Wood Lady Mu. Ever since hearing that Yue Qianchou and Wood Lady Mu were naked together, she felt her chance had arrived, and she was extremely confident in her beauty.
Yue Qianchou looked around at everyone and laughed, "Don't think that going to Shuntian Island is a good job. Once you're on the island, you can't just leave without my master's permission. Don't blame me if you can't stand the loneliness."
Loneliness? Everyone here has cultivated for thousands of years; who would be afraid of loneliness? No one listened to this advice; each one fantasized about the glory of being by Bi Changchun's side. Yue Qianchou, sensing the answer from the group's fervent gazes, shook his head and said, "It seems everyone wants to go, but I can only take one person. How about this, I'll go take a shower first, and you can discuss it. Ideally, everyone should recommend someone."
He then turned to Wood Lady Mu openly and said, "Arrange for someone to put away the gift. It's been a long time since I enjoyed your massage. Come with me to take a bath." He didn't hide his words from the demons and ghosts below, who heard them clearly. You Fengjiao's expression changed immediately.
Although Wood Lady Mu didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said, her face still flushed slightly when it was said in front of everyone. She bowed and said, "Yes," and quickly arranged for someone to help Yue Qianchou receive the gift.
Just as the two turned to enter the hall, a sweet voice suddenly called out, "Please wait a moment, sir!"
Yue Qianchou turned around and saw that it was the alluring You Fengjiao who walked out from the crowd. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you have something to say?"
The woman, seemingly having gone all out, bowed with captivating charm and said, "Sir, you must be tired from your journey. My massage skills are quite good, and I would like to accompany you to relieve your fatigue. I hope you will grant me permission." Upon hearing this, Wood Lady Mu frowned, while the crowd below exchanged bewildered glances. None of them had expected You Fengjiao to pull this stunt. Among the demons, there were many female demons, but none were as bold as her.
Yue Qianchou glanced at Wood Lady Mu and smiled, "Having Wood Lady Mu with me is enough. I wouldn't dare trouble the Demon King." Just as he was about to turn around, he heard You Fengjiao call out, "Please wait, sir."
"Wasn't I clear enough?" Yue Qianchou glanced back, his tone a little cold.
You Fengjiao's heart skipped a beat, but she still gritted her teeth and forced a smile as she bowed and said, "I have a special treasure to offer you as a gift, sir. Please accept it."
"Special treasures?" Yue Qianchou's expression softened, and he turned around, saying, "I wonder what special treasures the Demon King possesses? Perhaps we could take a look?" Upon hearing that there were good treasures to be given to him, he immediately became much more agreeable.
The demons and ghosts also became curious, wondering what special treasure You Fengjiao possessed. You Fengjiao glanced at everyone, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Sir, this gift is really inconvenient to display in front of everyone, could you perhaps..."
Yue Qianchou's eyes brightened even more. Could he really have stumbled upon some treasure on this trip? It seemed he would have to carefully review the gift list of all the demons and ghosts later, lest he miss something good. With a smile on his face, he said, "In that case, Demon King, come with me! I want to see what kind of treasure it is, and also witness the Demon King's massage skills." He then turned and left, laughing heartily.
"Thank you, Mr. Xie." You Fengjiao bowed radiantly, then quickly ascended the steps, following the silent Wood Lady Mu, her slender waist swaying gracefully...
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