Such Astonishing Words

"Um... don't be angry... cough cough cough..."

Seeing Bai Ling Bai Qiao glaring at him angrily, Jiang Lin blushed and quickly changed the subject.

"Is there any way for Jiu Yi to recover?"

Jiang Lin asked.

Perhaps they were already used to Jiang Lin's unserious behavior, Bai Ling Bai Qiao took a deep breath, their chests heaving a few times before they calmed down.

Looking worriedly at their sleeping masters, Bai Ling Bai Qiao also lowered their eyelids slightly.

"The secret technique of ' the Marriage Thread ' is used very rarely, and it cannot help one escape the Love Tribulation. It is an impulsive act, so according to the ancient records of the White Fox Race, almost all white foxes who used this technique perished."

"..."

A moment of silence fell over the courtyard.

For Jiang Lin, the fact that Jiu Yi was still alive was already a stroke of luck, and he had no other desires.

However, if possible, Jiang Lin still wanted to help Jiu Yi recover.

Otherwise, it will take hundreds of years for Jiu Yi to cultivate human form and regain her memories...

After a long silence, Jiang Lin slowly spoke, "I know someone who might have some solutions, but I'd like to take Jiu Yi away for a while. What do you think?"

Hearing Jiang Lin's words, Bai Ling Bai Qiao exchanged a glance, then stood up and bowed to Jiang Lin.

"This servant is willing to follow my master by his side!"

"No."

Jiang Lin shook his head.

"I also really want to have two beautiful girls by my side, but the war in the White Empire has just been settled, and those fleeing lords still need to be dealt with."

Moreover, after that night, the lords of White Emperor City lost about twenty men, and their territories and armies needed to be recruited and appeased.

The officials of White Emperor City also need a major reshuffle.

The workload is enormous, and things will be very difficult to proceed if you are not in White Emperor City.

So I plan to discuss it with Wu Su Su and ask if we can use her power to help you reorganize the White Empire.

I believe that with Bai Ling and Bai Qiao's abilities, as well as Wu Su Su's strength and methods, we can resolve this issue in just one year.

How about it? Is it okay?

Following Jiang Lin's advice, Bai Ling Bai Qiao gently bit her red lips, her pretty face showing Xiao Xiao hesitation, but she still bowed slightly.

"Bai Ling and Bai Qiao obey their master's command."

"What orders? We'll just negotiate as before, and I already... wait? Master?"

Jiang Lin was a little stunned.

I didn't hear wrong, did I?

What did they just call themselves again?

Owner?

It's quite nice to be called "master" by two such beautiful Fox-eared girls, should I call them again...?

No way! What are you yelling for?!

When did I become their master?

Just as Jiang Lin was completely bewildered, Bai Ling said, seemingly "extremely unwilling":

"Young Master Jiang and Master are now bound by Marriage Thread, making Young Master Jiang the master of Bai Ling and Bai Qiao, and also the master of the White Empire..."

"..."

"Master... don't you like this title?" Bai Qiao asked timidly. "Then... maybe..."

"Ha?"

Jiang Lin shuddered, quickly got up and looked around. Making sure his master wasn't there, he quickly stopped him:

"Bai Qiao, you can't joke like that."

Bai Qiao's cheeks were slightly flushed.

"This servant is not joking. Since our mistress has already married Young Master Jiang, then as her maids, we are naturally also Young Master Jiang's Concubine. Or does Young Master not think Bai Qiao is good enough...?"

"No, no, no, very good, very good, no, no! Wait! Let's sort this out!"

Jiang Lin quickly set up a magic array to prevent detection.

I never expected Bai Qiao to say something so surprising today, given how well-behaved she usually is.

Inside the barrier.

Jiang Lin tried to change their minds, but they were surprisingly stubborn.

Having no other option, Jiang Lin could only try to persuade her by saying that "Jiu Yi hasn't woken up yet."

Fortunately, the White Fox Race seems to value etiquette quite a bit, emphasizing proper etiquette. Indeed, it's true that "a concubine can't enter the house before the master is awake," which is why Bai Ling and Bai Qiao changed their forms of address.

Although the title "master" did sound quite pleasant, Jiang Lin still refused, as it was simply too strange.

After a long argument that lasted for about an incense stick's time, Jiang Lin finally convinced Bai Ling and Bai Qiao to call him either "Young Master Jiang" or "Jiang Lin."

Finally, Bai Ling regained her composure and said to Jiang Lin, "You call yourself Flower-Picking Thief? You have the desire but not the guts," before leaving with Tsundere.

Of course, he also took his owner with him.

Otherwise, what if Jiang Lin were to poison my master, who is so adorable right now? Besides, he's her husband, so even if he did, it would be perfectly justified...

If Jiang Lin knew, he'd probably want to tie a fox knot for Bai Ling!

"Actually, my sister really likes Young Master Jiang Young Master Jiang. Please don't mind."

Watching her sister run away, Bai Qiao smiled, her expression carrying a hint of apology.

"I know, she's just Tsundere."

"Tsundere?"

"Oh, that's a phrase from my hometown; it means that after being arrogant comes shyness."

"Arrogance followed by shyness?"

Repeating Jiang Lin's words, Bai Qiao thought for a moment, then covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"She really does resemble my older sister. Well then, I won't disturb Young Master Jiang's rest any longer."

"I'm afraid you'll have to work hard on things in White Emperor City."

Bai Qiao was slightly taken aback, then bowed slightly. "After all, I will do my best to manage Young Master Jiang's family business."

"You little rascal."

Just as Jiang Lin got up to flick her forehead, the unusually lively Bai Qiao skipped away lightly, looking extremely cute.

Although for them, having their master turn into Little Fox was certainly not a good thing.

But the master is still alive, and the fundamental principles remain; this is already the best possible outcome.

Stretching, Jiang Lin, who had been unconscious for five days, finally walked out of the courtyard for the first time since the great battle that night.

Leaving the courtyard, I flew over White Emperor City and looked down. As expected, the White Emperor City Palace had already been more than half destroyed.

At this moment, both the Fox-eared girls and the soldiers stationed in White Emperor City had already devoted themselves to the trimming of the White Emperor City Palace.

Since they were all cultivators, the construction was naturally extremely fast.

Meanwhile, the magic array for White Emperor City has already begun, and the jade seal is in Bai Ling's hands.

As long as the magic array of White Emperor City remains, Bai Ling will be a saint in this Small World of the White Emperor City Palace, with her cultivation level approaching that of Jade Uncut.

They flew away from the palace in White Emperor City and walked onto the streets of White Emperor City.

Although the palace in White Emperor City was in ruins, most of the buildings in White Emperor City were intact.

The people of White Emperor City have returned to their daily lives, with shouts and calls filling the air.

Aside from the occasional discussions that could be heard in taverns and teahouses, it seemed as if that night five days ago had never happened at all.

Just as Jiang Lin passed by the Red Mansion and was surrounded by several women, almost being pulled inside, he felt a gentle pat on Jiang Lin left shoulder.

[I'll update twice a day for the next couple of days to stockpile some drafts just in case. I'll update three times a day in a couple of days.]