Ye Qiu glanced at Elder Ox, who grinned back at him, looking rather simple and honest.
“This fellow appears so憨厚 and straightforward. Is he really that strong?”
Ye Qiu felt some doubt.
The little white fox said, “Elder Ox is, among our demon race’s ten great elders, aside from Elder Bear, the one with the strongest combat power.”
“Although he is only a half-saint, he possesses the strength to clash with saints.”
Ye Qiu was greatly surprised.
“Elder Ox has a fist technique of exceptional combat prowess. As long as you learn it, your combat strength will increase considerably.”
The little white fox instructed, “Elder Ox, from now on, you will teach Ye Changsheng your supreme technique.”
“Yes!” Elder Ox replied respectfully.
The Monkey Elder said to Ye Qiu, “Master, you go ahead and learn the supreme technique from Elder Ox. I will refine a few pots of fine spirit wine at home and send them to you later.”
Then, the Monkey Elder said to Elder Ox, “Old Ox, teach my master the supreme technique properly. In return, I will send you a few pots of spirit wine as well.”
Elder Ox grinned widely. “No problem. Brother Ye, come to my place!”
“Alright.” Ye Qiu agreed at once. He nodded in greeting to the little white fox, then followed Elder Ox and left.
As soon as they departed, the Sheep Elder said, “Old Monkey, now that you have become a disciple under Brother Ye, in future when you see me, will you have to call me Martial Uncle?”
“Get lost!” The Monkey Elder cursed loudly.
The other elders burst into laughter.
The Sheep Elder noticed the Rabbit Elder throwing flirtatious glances at him and could no longer hold back. He asked, “National Lord, now that Brother Ye has gone with Old Ox, I do not need to follow him these few days, right?”
The little white fox said, “You have worked hard during this time. Go back and rest well for a few days.”
“Thank you, National Lord.” After speaking, the Sheep Elder grabbed the Rabbit Elder’s hand and vanished in an instant.
The Monkey Elder said, “People always say I am impatient, but this old sheep is even more eager than me.”
The other elders laughed once more.
“You may all disperse now.” The little white fox waved her hand, turned, and left the Monkey Elder’s residence, heading towards the National Lord’s sleeping palace.
Elder Bear followed and asked, “National Lord, what are your thoughts on Old Monkey taking Ye Changsheng as master?”
The little white fox countered, “Elder Bear, what are your thoughts?”
Elder Bear smiled and said, “I used to think that among our demon race elders, Old Sheep was the cleverest. Now it seems Old Monkey is the cleverest after all.”
The little white fox smiled faintly. “Who told him to be such a cunning monkey?”
Elder Bear put away his smile and said, “Old Monkey becoming Ye Changsheng’s disciple is a good thing, both for him personally and for our demon race.”
“With this master-disciple bond, Ye Changsheng’s relationship with us will become even closer. No matter what heights he reaches in future, he will look after the demon race.”
“However, I believe this master-disciple tie alone is not enough.”
The little white fox was quick-witted and said, “Elder Bear, there is no one else here. Speak plainly what you wish to say!”
Elder Bear glanced at the little white fox and asked, “National Lord, what do you think of Ye Changsheng’s talent?”
The little white fox replied, “Did not the Monkey Elder say it? His talent is unmatched through the ages.”
Elder Bear asked again, “Then what do you think of Ye Changsheng’s character?”
The little white fox said, “He is someone who values sentiment and righteousness. His character is good.”
Elder Bear continued, “National Lord, what do you think of Ye Changsheng’s appearance?”
An image of Ye Qiu’s handsome face appeared in the little white fox’s mind. She said arrogantly, “Acceptable.”
“Only acceptable?” Elder Bear said, “I hope the National Lord will speak truthfully.”
“Very well. I admit he is good-looking, far better than those crooked melons and cracked dates in our demon race.” After saying this, the little white fox asked, “Elder Bear, what is the meaning of asking these things?”
Elder Bear said, “National Lord, Ye Changsheng has peerless talent, outstanding appearance, and good character. Moreover, he has obtained the supreme opportunity from Immortality Mountain. His future achievements will certainly be extraordinary.”
“It is even highly possible, as you said, that he will prove the dao and become an emperor.”
“For such a talent, our demon race must do everything possible to win him over. As long as we bind Ye Changsheng to the same boat as our demon race, restoring the glory of the demon race will be within reach.”
The little white fox frowned slightly. She sensed there was more to Elder Bear’s words and asked, “Elder Bear, what exactly are you trying to say?”
Elder Bear said, “National Lord, why not marry Ye Changsheng?”
The little white fox was stunned, then her face turned icy cold. “Elder Bear, do not forget that I am the lord of the demon race.”
Elder Bear said, “I know your status is exalted, but Ye Changsheng may become a great emperor in future.”
The little white fox said again, “Humans and demons follow different paths.”
Elder Bear replied, “Although that is true, there are precedents. Were not the parents of the Eternal Blue Sky Great Emperor one human and one demon?”
“If you marry Ye Changsheng, the child born from your union would surely be a monstrous genius. Who knows, perhaps one family could produce two emperors.”
“And also…”
“Do not say more!” The little white fox interrupted coldly.
Elder Bear did not stop and continued, “Ye Changsheng has not yet fully grown. If you marry him now, it would be marrying beneath your status. But if you wait until he proves the dao and becomes emperor, then marrying him would be reaching above.”
“Even if you do not consider the future of the demon race, you should think about your own lifelong happiness.”
“In any case, I think Ye Changsheng is excellent. You and he are a match made in heaven…”
The little white fox interrupted again, “Silence!”
Elder Bear said earnestly, “National Lord, I watched you grow up. Truly, I hope you can be happy.”
“National Lord, I must remind you. Ye Changsheng is so handsome and so talented. Once he leaves the demon race, who knows how many human women will entangle him.”
“So, you must act first.”
“Ye Changsheng is at the prime age of vigour. As long as you seduce him a little, I refuse to believe he feels nothing for you.”
“National Lord…”
Bang!
Before Elder Bear could finish, the little white fox kicked him flying.
“If you dare speak nonsense again, beware I cut out your tongue.” The little white fox said fiercely.
“National Lord, everything I said earlier came from the bottom of my heart. Please consider it carefully.” Elder Bear still advised.
“Hmph.” The little white fox snorted coldly, rushed quickly into her sleeping palace, then sat on the bed and cursed loudly.
“When did this Elder Bear become so long-winded?”
“His courage has grown too. He actually dares meddle in my marriage affairs. How outrageous.”
“What does he mean by Ye Changsheng being so outstanding? If I do not act, someone else will benefit. Does he think no one wants this National Lord?”
“You can think of these things, yet you believe I have not?”
“Have you considered that I am at the saint realm, while Ye Changsheng is only at the Cave Heaven Extreme Realm? Can he withstand me?”
“If he could withstand me, would we have waited until now?”
“Moreover, do you think I had you all teach Ye Changsheng your supreme techniques just to make him stay longer in the demon race?”
Speaking to this point, the little white fox suddenly felt her heart beating fiercely. She quickly covered her face with both hands and murmured, “Ye Changsheng, hurry and raise your cultivation!”
