Didn't Expect Someone to Rush Over to Deliver Themselves

Zhang Nian, who had just finished all this, suddenly heard a sound coming from outside the mountain gate. His heart skipped a beat, and then he was overjoyed. It was truly a case of wanting a pillow just as one felt sleepy; he had been worrying about not having anyone to serve him by his side. He knew full well the little schemes of these people from the Jia Ma Empire, but it didn't matter. The mountain gate was already protected by a barrier, and anyone without the strength of a Dou Sheng could not enter. He only needed to slowly nurture his two little disciples, and after some time, breaking through to Dou Sheng would not be too difficult a problem.

He tapped his feet lightly and clasped his hands behind his back. He didn't see the blue sky and white clouds, and his figure didn't move. Zhang Nian suddenly felt awkward, having forgotten that the time for the experience card had ended...

Turning his head, he happened to lock eyes with Medusa, who was curiously sizing him up.

"Hehehe..." His old face flushed, and he could only use a smile to ease the inner awkwardness. He immediately straightened his expression, looked at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, and kept persuading himself in his heart: as long as I am not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed. Yes, that is exactly it.

With his hands behind his back, he paced forward slowly and said with an air of profound mystery: "Medusa, you shall accept the servants and gifts on behalf of your master. As my eldest disciple, it is time for these people from the Jia Ma Empire to get to know you."

At this point, Zhang Nian paused, suddenly thinking of something, and turned back to instruct: "There is no need for so many people. Pick a few who look clever, and while you're at it, pick more female servants. It would be best if they know how to cook."

Leaving behind these two vague sentences, Zhang Nian walked further and further away. The main reason was that the path down the mountain was too long, and he, a mere ordinary person, couldn't possibly walk down... That would be truly shameful. At the very least, Medusa, with her Dou King strength, could fly, right?

Pick more female servants??

Could it be...

Seemingly thinking of something, a peach-blossom flush climbed onto Medusa's cheeks, and she confirmed her own thoughts in her heart. The master was alone and was a powerful Dou Sheng, so it was inevitable that he would have such thoughts; it was quite normal. In that case, she would just pick a few who looked prettier.

Thinking of this, she casually picked up the Rhombus Stone Emblem from the ground. Dou Qi surged behind her, and pale purple wings were revealed. As the wings flapped, her figure shot straight into the sky.

One minute later.

"Hmph~"

Hai Bodong and his group outside the restriction were still bowing respectfully, waiting for the response of the Saint inside.

The space fluctuated, and the hazy, illusory barrier in front of them parted like a curtain, revealing a small opening large enough for one person to enter. From within, a beautiful Snake-Person girl with a lovely face walked out slowly. Her emotionless gaze swept across the faces of everyone present one by one, finally pausing slightly when she saw Ya Fei standing in the front row. The girl's face was still youthful, but there was an endless charm between her brows. Even she couldn't help but sigh; she thought the master would definitely like her.

She then looked at the fawning Hai Bodong in front of her and said: "Master has already rested. He ordered me to come and accept the gifts, and at the same time, he asked me to pass on a message: he thanks the Mite'er Family for their offering, and he has noted it."

In fact, this latter sentence was something Medusa had added herself. She knew of the Mite'er Family; they held a monopoly on the auction business in the Jia Ma Empire. Perhaps for the master, a family from such a small place was of no use, but for the Snake-People Tribe, it was of great benefit. This was why she acted with some selfishness, stating her identity as a disciple the moment she spoke, while simultaneously extending goodwill on behalf of Zhang Nian.

In any case, the Mite'er Family would never know Zhang Nian's true intentions. Even if something really happened, she believed that if Zhang Nian didn't want to deal with it, they wouldn't dare to act presumptuously.

However, these words fell like a thunderclap into the ears of Hai Bodong and Miteer Tengshan.

Their already bowed waists lowered even further as they said excitedly: "It is a mere trifle, how could we dare to trouble the Saint? In the future, if there are any orders, the Mite'er Family will do anything required."

Hearing their response, the corners of Medusa's mouth curled up slightly, outlining a charming arc. She then continued: "Master has instructed that there are few people on the mountain, so there is no need for so many. As for the gifts, I will accept them on his behalf. I have taken a look, and I will take this one, this one, and that one..."

As her slender fingers pointed, a total of fifteen people were chosen by Medusa, among whom was Ya Fei. The sixteen-year-old Ya Fei felt extremely uneasy. Originally, with her talent, in a few years she could have been sent to manage some of the family's industries. As long as she achieved results, she could have touched the core power of the family. But the appearance of Zhang Nian had shattered all the fantasies she had about her future. The reason was simply that Miteer Tengshan felt her face was charming and she should be able to please this Saint.

Her face was ashen, and she was not at all as excited as the other servants. For them, having the opportunity to serve a Dou Sheng was a heaven-sent fortune. As the saying goes, those close to the water enjoy the moonlight first; if they could please the other party, any treasure casually bestowed would be a rare opportunity in their lives. But Ya Fei was not reconciled to such a status quo.

"Ya Fei, once you enter this mountain gate, you must try your best to please the Saint. It will be of great benefit to both the Mite'er Family and yourself," Miteer Tengshan whispered as he leaned in close. He had watched this graceful girl grow up, so how could he not understand what she was thinking? But compared to the future of the entire family, sacrificing individual interests was a choice he, as the patriarch, had to make.

What's more, there was an intention within the clan to facilitate a marriage between Ya Fei and Mu Zhan of the Mu Clan. In Miteer Tengshan's view, if he had to choose between the Mu Clan and Zhang Nian, he would definitely choose the latter. Being chosen today, whether as a servant or something else, was a good choice.

"Patriarch, Ya Fei understands." Having been born charming, Ya Fei had been labeled as such from a very young age. She had always worked very hard, and although she had no progress in cultivation, she was streets ahead of her peers in business. It was just a pity that she was a woman; she sighed at the irony of fate, but she naturally understood in her heart that being able to enter the mountain to serve a Saint was a supreme opportunity...

Seeing this, Miteer Tengshan did not dare to delay any longer. He took out a Storage Ring and handed it to Medusa. His fawning expression was like a dog wagging its tail at its master, and he said obsequiously: "This is the gift offered by the Mite'er Family. It is just some trivial things that are not worth mentioning, and I hope you will pass them on for us."

After speaking, the Storage Ring in Miteer Tengshan's hand flashed again, and an exquisite jade box appeared in his palm silently. He said softly: "A small gift, please do not refuse. I hope you will put in a good word for our Mite'er Family in front of the Saint."

Heh, the usual tactics of a merchant.

Medusa snorted coldly in her heart and glanced at the jade box placed in front of her, but she did not make the slightest move.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Miteer Tengshan held the jade box with both hands, neither advancing nor retreating.

Medusa had never had any good feelings for this group of people from the Jia Ma Empire, and as proud as she was, how could she look upon these petty gains? After a long while, she snorted coldly:

"No need. Just tell your servants to do their own duties well."