As the sovereign of the Myriad Demon Nation, even Little White Fox, upon seeing the flame totem at the centre of Ye Qiu’s forehead, felt the urge that a subject feels towards an emperor. She could not help but begin to kneel in reverence.
Just as her knees were about to touch the ground, a pair of strong hands supported her. Looking up, she saw Ye Qiu smiling warmly.
Ye Qiu withdrew the flame totem, helped Little White Fox steady herself, and said to the elders, “All of you, rise.”
Yet Elder Bear, Elder Dog, Elder Sheep, and Elder Rabbit remained kneeling motionless on the ground.
“Master Ye, since you have obtained the demon clan fortune, you are the supreme sovereign of the demon clan. Why not take us as well?”
“We wish to become your disciples.”
“And serve you for the rest of our lives.”
After Elder Bear spoke, Elder Sheep added, “Master Ye, Rabbit and I have discussed it. Regardless of whether you accept us, we intend to acknowledge you as our master.”
When did you discuss this?
How come I knew nothing about it?
Ye Qiu was speechless.
Elder Dog said, “Me too! Master Ye, I have decided you are my master. If you do not accept me, I will bash my head and die right here.”
“Very well, go ahead and do it,” Ye Qiu replied. “That way, I can treat everyone to dog meat.”
Elder Dog: “…”
“Enough, all of you rise!” Ye Qiu laughed. “As for acknowledging me as master, if you are willing, I have no objection.”
“Thank you, Master.” Elder Bear and the others were overjoyed. They quickly kowtowed several resounding times to Ye Qiu before standing up.
From this moment, all ten great elders had become disciples under Ye Qiu’s sect.
Elder Bear and Elder Ox finally understood why they had been no match for Ye Qiu.
Because Ye Qiu had obtained the demon clan fortune, all demon clan subjects had no power to resist him whatsoever.
With merely a single thought, Ye Qiu could decide their life or death.
The current Ye Qiu was the supreme ruler of the demon clan!
“Changsheng, besides the demon clan fortune, what else did you obtain?” Little White Fox asked.
Ye Qiu said, “The Demon Emperor gave me a Qiankun Cauldron.”
“You obtained another Qiankun Cauldron?” Little White Fox exclaimed in delight. “Does that not mean you now have five Qiankun Cauldrons in your possession?”
“Yes.” Ye Qiu nodded with a smile.
“That is wonderful.” Little White Fox’s face lit up with happiness.
Ye Qiu did not conceal this for several reasons. First, when he climbed the mountain, he had already exposed the Qiankun Cauldrons and the Xuanyuan Sword.
Second, having obtained the demon clan fortune, he was now the ruler of the demon clan. He had no need to fear anyone plotting against him.
Third, the ten great elders had all acknowledged him as master, and Little White Fox was his confidante. They were all his own people, so there was no reason to hide it.
Elder Bear asked, “Master, you said the Demon Emperor left a strand of divine sense within the stone engraving. That divine sense of the Demon Emperor…”
“It has already dissipated,” Ye Qiu replied. “That strand of the Demon Emperor’s divine sense had lingered in the stone engraving for a million years. By the time I entered, it was already at its limit. After bestowing the Qiankun Cauldron and the demon clan fortune upon me, the Demon Emperor’s divine sense dissipated.”
Hearing this, the elders all sighed with emotion.
Ye Qiu continued, “Elders, I feel somewhat weary and need to return to rest. I shall take my leave first.”
“Please go ahead, Master!” The elders bowed in unison.
Ye Qiu took Little White Fox’s hand and quickly departed from the area.
At the scene, the ten great elders gazed at Ye Qiu’s retreating figure, their eyes filled with admiration.
“Master is truly remarkable. In a million years, no one has ever succeeded in climbing the Three Thousand Mountains. Not only did he ascend, but he also obtained the Demon Emperor’s inheritance,” Elder Monkey said.
Elder Ox added, “I told you all, Master is the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor.”
Elder Bear said, “Since the Demon Emperor, the demon clan has had no supreme sovereign. Now that Master has become the supreme one, I believe our demon clan will soon usher in an era of glory.”
Elder Chicken echoed, “Indeed. With Master and the Sovereign leading the demon clan, it will be difficult for us not to prosper.”
“Brothers and sisters, there is something I wish to discuss with you,” Elder Sheep said. “It seems Master will soon leave the demon clan.”
“Although Master has obtained the demon clan fortune and become the supreme sovereign of the demon clan, he is invincible only within the demon clan.”
“Once he leaves, his cultivation will still be low. Moreover, Master bears a deep enmity with the Yin-Yang Sect. The moment he departs the demon clan, he will face constant danger.”
“Therefore, I suggest that we ten great elders leave some to guard the demon clan while the rest follow closely by Master’s side to protect his safety at all times.”
“What do you think?”
The other elders nodded in agreement, fully endorsing Elder Sheep’s proposal.
“Old Sheep, which of us do you think should protect Master?” Elder Monkey asked.
Elder Sheep replied, “I suggest that I, Elder Rabbit, Elder Snake, Elder Monkey, and Elder Horse protect Master.”
“Elder Bear, Elder Ox, Elder Tiger, Elder Dog, and Elder Chicken should remain to guard the demon clan…”
“I disagree,” Elder Bear said. “Your cultivations are too weak. You cannot even resist a Saint. How could you protect Master? I must protect him.”
Elder Ox said, “In any case, I am going with Master…”
Elder Monkey said, “I want to protect Master, but I also want to stay with Little Chicken…”
And so, the ten great elders argued endlessly over the matter, even coming close to blows.
…
“Changsheng, did you not say you were going back to rest? How did you end up coming to my bedchamber?”
Ye Qiu had pulled Little White Fox by the hand all the way to her sleeping quarters.
“I have not seen you for several days. I missed you,” Ye Qiu said, then directly kissed her lips.
Little White Fox responded passionately. Soon, she melted weakly into Ye Qiu’s embrace.
“I want you to bathe with me.”
After speaking, Ye Qiu scooped Little White Fox up and leapt into the bath pool.
“I will give you a massage,” Little White Fox offered, intending to help Ye Qiu, but he stopped her.
“Let me massage you instead. I am the Medical Saint of the mortal realm. Massage is my speciality,” Ye Qiu said. He moved behind Little White Fox and began pressing his hands on her shoulders.
“Oh.” A captivating moan escaped Little White Fox’s lips.
“What is it? Is the pressure too heavy?” Ye Qiu asked.
Little White Fox shook her head. “It is just right.”
“Then why did you moan?” Ye Qiu inquired.
“It feels too good,” Little White Fox said, closing her eyes. While enjoying Ye Qiu’s massage, she continued, “Changsheng, you have obtained the demon clan fortune and are now the ruler of the demon clan. Why not become the sovereign of the Myriad Demon Nation?”
“And what about you?” Ye Qiu countered.
Little White Fox whispered, “I wish to be your queen.”
“I see. You covet my body,” Ye Qiu laughed.
“How could you say that? I am completely sincere,” Little White Fox replied, then added, “The ten great elders of the demon clan have all acknowledged you as master. Why not let me call you Master as well?”
Ye Qiu said, “I do not like you calling me Master. I still prefer you calling me husband.”
Little White Fox’s cheeks flushed red. She asked, “Changsheng, are you going to leave the demon clan? I…”
Before she could finish.
Ye Qiu suddenly embraced her from behind, his hands mischievously climbing the sheer cliffs. At her ear, he whispered, “All other matters can wait until later.”
