Famous Minister Tuotuo, Husband and Wife Fight Over Person

"Hmm, a misunderstanding. This 'Yuan' is not that 'Yuan'."

"Perhaps this time the success won't be from his Zhu family, so there's no need to worry about this matter."

Ge Huolang muttered to himself, then looked at the cunning young man named "Yang Bi."

This person might become Zhu Hongwu's spy chief in the future. His treacherous and shameless nature was already evident.

He immediately painted a grand picture for Ge Xian, not only wanting to get the intelligence and secrets Ge Xian had painstakingly gathered for free, but also forcing Ge Xian to offer a token of allegiance himself.

In the blink of an eye, Ge Xian understood all of this.

So, while maintaining a happy smile on his face, he couldn't help but curse inwardly:

"Although he has a great background, his face is even thicker. Without giving any benefits, he expects me to kowtow and pledge allegiance?"

"He has intelligence but is also greedy and arrogant. No wonder his future end will be miserable."

Despite his curses, Ge Xian still had to deal with and send this fellow away.

Even though he was now at the Foundation Establishment stage, if he fell out with Yang Bi, he wouldn't be able to defeat him.

The years of cultivation, and the resources and foundation behind them, were too different to compare.

Fortunately, Ge Huolang was most skilled in this area.

He didn't even bother to use the Dao Qi within him. He simply followed his thoughts and declared his great loyalty, showing his intention to surrender. Then, he even gave them the other half of the information he had deliberately hidden – the private matters of Lu Hualong and his wife, and the shocking intelligence that could be sold in Qiantang County – for free.

As expected, this was secret information that outsiders could hardly uncover. Even a spy chief like Yang Bi was greatly surprised.

His gaze towards Ge Xian now turned to admiration.

The look made Ge Xian worry that he would be forcibly abducted.

Fortunately, this fellow was clearly on a mission and quickly calmed down. He nodded and praised with a smile:

"Good, good, good... a promising talent. After joining my command, you will surely be greatly cultivated."

"It's a pity I have some matters to attend to these few days. I need to investigate the true strength of Sect Leader Li of the Ancient Tomb Sect and see if there is indeed a 'Mortal Transformation Secret Technique' being revealed."

"If this matter is true, my lord can then use the Guǐ Wǔ Sect [Ming Cult] that has actively surrendered to vigorously recruit martial artists and cultivate another Guǐ Wǔ army..."

Yang Bi spoke while looking at Ge Xian with a questioning gaze.

The merchant instantly understood. This guy wanted to get more intelligence for free.

To see the act through, Ge Xian did not hide anything. He shook his head and said:

"Reporting to sir, I was indeed there that day. I personally witnessed Sect Leader Li of the Ancient Tomb Sect lead her disciples to devour the demon in Leifeng Pagoda, and then they collectively advanced. She even turned the entire Sunset Mountain into jade with a single breath. This should be some kind of Innate Divine Ability possessed only after reaching the Mortal Transformation Realm."

Seeing Ge Xian's quick understanding and cooperation, Yang Bi was very pleased.

Not a trace of doubt towards Ge Huolang remained in his eyes, only admiration.

Before leaving, this fellow probably felt it was too stingy to give no benefit at all, and would also disgrace Zhu Hongwu.

But asking him to produce rare treasures made him a bit short of funds.

It wasn't that his nature was truly that bizarre, but compared to other forces, Zhu Hongwu wasn't at the forefront anymore, and as his subordinate, he couldn't be much better off. Moreover, he had come in a hurry on a sudden impulse, so he naturally didn't have many good items on him.

As for his boasting about "Myriad Laws All Spirits God sending spirits to pledge allegiance" and "Huolang can go to Myriad Laws Celestial Pivot Prime Minister to learn the Way," it was just talk.

The first sentence was easier to understand. In Ge Xian's previous life's terms, it was merely an "angel investment" from the Myriad Laws Spirits, and Zhu Hongwu wasn't the only one to get the first round.

Fortunately, Yang Bi was also resourceful. As he was leaving, he thought for a moment, then took out a moderately thick booklet from his embrace and handed it over, saying:

"Little brother, with your talent, you might become an extraordinary spy who roams the world in the future."

"But you have little experience now and only know the forces around Qiantang County. This nameless booklet is written by me, and it records the major forces within the [Dayuan Dynasty]."

"Including the Myriad Laws Spirits, the Evil God Dao lineages, the major Holy Lands, the Rebel Army, and so on."

"You can briefly study it for a few days. After this matter is concluded, you will follow me to see my Lord and secure a good future."

"Thank you, Brother Yang!"

Ge Xian's thanks were extremely sincere, completely from the bottom of his heart.

It was easy to understand!

In Ge Xian's mind, this booklet was far more precious than the Buddhist beads, cudgels, jade pots, and other items from before.

Well, well! So when someone is tight on cash, you can actually get greater benefits.

Thus, after Ge Huolang's heartfelt performance, the host and guest parted on the best of terms.

As Ge Xian closed the Doorway and returned, clutching the "Spy Secret Manual," he suddenly saw the Pretty Young Woman floating out from his Soul Residence, looking at him with worry.

This Broom Spirit, unable to hold back, timidly asked:

"Master, are you really okay like this?"

"These rebel cultivators look much more terrifying than Older Sister Bamboo Lady, Older Sister Green Umbrella Woman, and Older Sister Lady Painting. If you're exposed later, won't you be hunted down?"

Ge Xian clearly hadn't expected to be worried about his life by a spirit.

He couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, then coaxed: "Don't panic, I can handle it. You're just a Broom Spirit, it's normal you don't understand worldly affairs... For spies, having many bosses and backers behind them is naturally better. If you only serve one side, you'll easily be betrayed."

The pretty young woman felt she had no grounds to refute.

She truly didn't understand mortal world affairs, so she floated back to her Soul Residence.

However, before returning, she still felt a bit uneasy and timidly entreated:

"If Master plans to escape, please remember to bring me along."

"No problem, whether at home or traveling, I can't do without you."

Receiving Ge Huolang's exasperated reply, the pretty young woman returned to her residence with peace of mind.

This interruption did not dampen Ge Xian's spirits.

He returned to his bed, about to open the Secret Manual and see just how many powers existed within the Dayuan Dynasty.

But it was at this very moment that he sensed something in his mind again.

This time, upon sensing who the guest was, he almost changed his expression and bolted on the spot.

"Fox ghosts?"

"And more than one. What do they want with me?"

Ge Xian was inwardly astonished.

At first, he thought he had been discovered and the County Magistrate's Wife had led her forces to capture him.

Then he realized that if that were the case, Yelü Yuyan or even Lu Hualong would have come, not just a few Fox Ghosts at the Dao Entry Realm.

With this thought, he quickly stuffed the Secret Manual, the jade pot, and the Ancient Book Log in his embrace into the wooden box.

He himself quickly got up and proactively opened the door to welcome them.

It wasn't a spy organization from the Rebel Army, so there was no need to be secretive.

As soon as he stood firm in the small courtyard, within moments, a foul fox fragrance suddenly permeated the air. As demonic energy surged, four Fox-headed Human-bodied "Fox Ghosts," supported by ghost mist and with fox fire burning behind their heads, appeared before Ge Xian.

Two male and two female, led by a female fox whose snow-white chest was covered only by a red silk cloth.

Seeing Ge Xian come to greet them in advance, the female fox's pair of Fox Charm Eyes lit up, and she said with a sharp laugh:

"It seems those two Crude Embryos weren't lying. Zhang Buzu and Zhao Wuyou, these two ghosts, really are hiding a Mortal with a suspected [Comprehension] talent."

"Young Man, are you married? What do you think of Older Sister?"

The two sentences were completely unrelated.

But coming from a Female Fox Ghost, it made a lot more sense.

Even as the fox ghost spoke, it floated closer, its furry arms reaching out to embrace Ge Huolang.

What a guy!

If his original body, who was extremely fond of such things, were to face this scene, he would probably tremble with excitement and throw himself into its arms.

But Ge Xian, pretending to be an ignorant young man, allowed the fox ghost to embrace him.

Fortunately, there were other fox ghosts present who seemed to be on a mission and couldn't stand to watch this scene.

They shrieked and swarmed forward, explaining the situation in a babble:

"Sister, stop being so lewd. This young man has already been reserved by the Master. He's needed to capture that despicable Dragon Girl. Hurry and take him to report!"

"Exactly, exactly! If we're a moment late, all four of us will be punished."

"That's right. Sister, you don't dare to harvest his Primordial Yang, so why bother seducing him?"

"Hmph, can't I just get a little thrill? This young man is so handsome, can't I even touch and hug him?"

Amidst the clamor, the four foxes seized Ge Xian and, rising into the fox mist, headed towards the familiar Willow Oriole Alley.

Ge Xian didn't resist at all because he had heard the reason why Yelü Yuyan suddenly sent fox ghosts to capture him.

It wasn't that he had been exposed!

It was the same reason as the spies under rebel forces like Liu Futong, Zhang Shicheng, and Zhu Hongwu. She had taken a liking to his rare Perception Talent and believed she could use him to capture the "Dragon Girl" who had brought her immense disgrace.

Since that was the case, he naturally didn't need to run, nor should he run.

"But, what kind of situation is this?"

"I... am capturing myself?"

Deep within Willow Oriole Alley, in that familiar quiet room.

Ge Xian, held by the four foxes, was quickly brought before Yelü Yuyan.

After several days, Ge Huolang, in his "true face," once again saw the Eldest Young Lady of the Yelü Family, who was exceptionally beautiful, with amorous eyes, and seemed like a delicate talented woman.

She was still lying on the couch, covered in sweat, her body damp. It was unclear what she had been doing earlier.

The alluring aura she exuded was enough to make both men and women stir.

Judging by her appearance alone, who would have thought that this alluring weak woman's true form was a Mortal Transformation Realm [Heart Devouring Fox]?

From the terrifying demon body seen on Dragon Slaying Night, it was clear that if a real fight broke out, Lu Hualong might not even be this fierce woman's opponent.

Fortunately, Ge Xian had already gotten into character before arriving!

At this moment, he was a completely honest peddler. He glanced quickly at Yelü Yuyan, then his face showed astonishment, and he quickly lowered his head, filled with unease. This performance was lifelike, and no one could find the slightest flaw.

Ge Huolang's face was still quite handsome.

Coupled with his youthful aura, he could arouse the Female Fox Ghost's desire upon first sight.

But Yelü Yuyan had peculiar tastes and showed no emotion on her face. She glanced at Ge Xian and asked lazily:

"Ge Huolang, since you associate with Zhang Buzu and Zhao Wuyou, those two ghosts, you must have guessed my identity."

"I brought you here because I need to use you. If you can accomplish this task, you will be richly rewarded."

"With your talent, can you sense where 'this woman' is now?"

As she spoke, she suddenly waved her hand, and her demonic energy surged, actually manifesting an Ugly Dragon Girl's appearance, and even some of her aura.

Ge Xian watched the scene while his heart remained calm. He confirmed again that he was in his human form, with all his energies concealed and his disguise flawless.

At the same time, he couldn't help but complain in his heart:

"This woman is truly deranged."

"My outward display is clearly a radar-like special ability, yet this shrew wants to use me like a satellite. If I had that kind of ability, why would I still be a peddler?"

Despite his grumbling, it didn't stop him from continuing his act.

With a face full of unease, he nervously shook his head and said, "Reporting to Madam, I only have some sensory abilities. I don't possess this divine skill of locking onto a living being from afar just by looking at them."

Hearing this, a look of disappointment appeared on Yelü Yuyan's face.

She also shook her head, disdainfully saying:

"I thought it was another 'Comprehension' or 'Omniscience' talent. If it were true, it would have been a pleasant surprise. Perhaps I would have personally sent you to the Myriad Laws Celestial Pivot Supreme Minister Spirit God Temple and trained you into a world-renowned minister like 'Tuotuo', a Manifestation expert."

"Unfortunately, it's not. It's likely something inferior like 'Mind's Eye' or 'Inspiration'. You can't worship the Celestial Pivot Supreme Minister, at most you can only worship the Kaiming Spirit God."

"Forget it, I'll make do with it."

"Take him down and have him sniff the Skin Sac left by that Dragon Girl. He is not to be released until he finds something."

These few words determined Ge Xian's next course of action, without even asking if the young peddler was willing.

Of course, with her status, she didn't need to ask.

She casually summoned a sexy and beautiful Fox Woman named "Qiu Niang" and ordered her to take Ge Xian down.

Ge Huolang continued his act, while inwardly complaining again, "Sniff? Now she thinks I'm a tracking dog, is that it?"

No matter how loudly he cursed, he didn't dare make the slightest move.

He let the Fox Woman lead him away, a scene very similar to the last time.

The difference was that Ge Xian was now in his true form.

It was a pity that Yelü Yuyan trusted her own senses too much, completely falling into a blind spot. She had determined that the person who had caused her such great embarrassment, and yet also brought her much joy, was actually a disguised Dragon Girl.

However, she couldn't be entirely blamed. After all, her tastes were peculiar; only women could arouse her, with men being absolutely out of the question.

How could she have known that there were "Male Dajis" like Ge Xian in the world?

The first time, she suffered a small loss and felt greatly humiliated.

The second time, she had actually invited the wolf into her house. She had no idea how this scoundrel Ge Xian would torment her again.

Just as he was being led out of the quiet room, the Fox Woman named Qiu Niang, wearing a cold, mature, and aloof expression, ordered the Young Peddler to follow and sniff the skin sac.

Before he had taken a few steps, just as Ge Xian was about to try his old trick again, using the "enchanting" exotic fragrance to target this Qiu Niang.

Suddenly, Lu Hualong's figure appeared abruptly ahead.

This Qiantang County Magistrate came with a furious expression, and the source of his anger seemed to be Ge Xian himself.

Upon seeing the Young Peddler, the wise and mighty County Magistrate smiled sinisterly, suddenly revealing a giant tiger head. With a fierce wind howling, he lunged towards Ge Xian.

During the process, his somewhat inexplicable voice finally rang out:

"My dear wife, why didn't you say so beforehand if you wanted to use someone under my command."

"This peddler is still a mortal, not fit for torment. He might die inadvertently. Why don't I, your husband, refine him into a ghoul first, and then send him to await your orders."

"Lu Hualong, stop spouting nonsense!"

"Bang"

With a muffled sound, a bloody fox tail appeared out of thin air, directly whipping the Gu-devouring Tiger Head back.

As the clash of demonic energy subsided, a frail figure had already appeared before Ge Xian. It was Yelü Yuyan.

Before Ge Xian could think further, this couple had already begun to exchange sarcastic barbs.

After listening for a few sentences, Ge Xian understood the reason.

His eyes were filled with absurdity, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly:

"A couple in name only!"

"They seem to have suffered some major setback recently. Their already fragile relationship is becoming increasingly precarious and difficult to maintain."

"So they spend their days finding trivial matters to pick fights over, and I, Ge Xian, am their 'excuse' for today."