The next day.
Early in the morning.
Ye Qiu, accompanied by the Long-Browed Daoist and Elder Niu, left the demon clan.
The little white fox led the nine great elders to see them off.
“Changsheng, if you encounter any trouble and need our help, send me a message at once.” The little white fox said with tears in her eyes.
“I will.” Ye Qiu cautioned her, “Take care of your health.”
“Mm.” The little white fox gave a soft hum and said, “I will miss you.”
“I will too.” Ye Qiu said, “Look after yourself properly.”
“When you have time, you must come back to see me.” The little white fox nestled in Ye Qiu’s arms and transmitted her voice, “Last night was so strenuous, and you didn’t rest. Are you tired?”
“Not tired.” Ye Qiu transmitted back with a wicked smile, “Next time we meet, I want to try some new tricks with you.”
“Good, this servant is already impatient.” The little white fox put on an expression of unsatisfied desire and said, “Changsheng, I want to set three rules with you. Next time we meet, you must achieve three ‘no’s.”
“No stopping.”
“No calling out.”
“No s!”
This…
The difficulty is immense!
Ye Qiu only felt a wave of fear.
“Hee hee.” The little white fox giggled, kissed Ye Qiu on the cheek, then stepped out of his embrace and put on a serious face as she said, “Elder Niu, I am entrusting Changsheng to you.”
“From now on, you must protect Changsheng’s safety at every moment.”
“After leaving the demon clan, no matter what happens, you must obey Changsheng’s instructions.”
“If anything happens to Changsheng, you need not return to the demon clan. Do you understand?”
Elder Niu said solemnly, “Please rest assured, Your Majesty. This subordinate will protect the Master with my life. Anyone who wishes to kill the Master must step over my corpse first.”
“Very good.” The little white fox continued, “The human race regards the demon clan as their greatest enemy. Elder Niu, after leaving the demon clan, you must conceal your aura to avoid attracting trouble.”
“Yes!” Elder Niu replied.
“And also…” The little white fox glanced at Ye Qiu, then transmitted the rest of her words to Elder Niu alone.
A moment later.
Elder Niu looked up, staring at the little white fox in astonishment.
“Did you understand what I said?” the little white fox asked.
“This subordinate understood.” Elder Niu nodded.
The little white fox said, “I have given all the instructions I needed to give. All elders, do you have anything else to say?”
Elder Monkey said, “Old Niu, you must protect the Master well. If anything happens to the Master, beware I poison you to death.”
Elder Bear followed, “Old Niu, if the Master loses even a single hair, I will slap you dead with one palm.”
“…”
The other elders spoke up one after another, repeatedly urging Elder Niu to ensure Ye Qiu’s safety.
After a while.
Seeing that everyone had said enough, the Long-Browed Daoist clasped his fists and said, “Everyone, this poor Daoist takes his leave. I hope that in the near future, we can drink and chat merrily again. By the way, Elder Sheep, remember to arrange twenty young and charming little demons for this poor Daoist when the time comes.”
“No problem.” Elder Sheep agreed at once.
Shameless.
Ye Qiu glared at the Long-Browed Daoist, then said to the elders, “Everyone, after seeing a guest off for a thousand li, there must eventually be a parting. Let us say farewell here.”
“Thank you all for your care during this time.”
“With mountains long and rivers far, we shall meet again!”
At once, the nine great elders all knelt on the ground, kowtowed several resounding times to Ye Qiu, and said respectfully, “We respectfully see off the Master!”
After Elder Monkey and Elder Tiger finished speaking, they actually began to cry.
“I say you two, I’m only leaving the demon clan, not dying. Why are you crying like idiots!” Ye Qiu laughed and scolded.
Elder Monkey said, “Master, I cannot bear to part with you.”
Elder Tiger said, “Master, I too cannot bear to part with you.”
“Enough, we will meet again in the future. Don’t make it seem like a parting of life and death.” Ye Qiu finished speaking, gazed affectionately at the little white fox, then stepped forward and hugged her tightly, saying reluctantly, “Take care!”
“Take care!” The little white fox also hugged Ye Qiu forcefully, holding back her tears from flowing.
Thirty seconds later.
Ye Qiu released the little white fox.
At that moment, Elder Monkey said pitifully, “Master, I beg for a hug.”
“Scram!” Ye Qiu’s single word amused everyone present into laughter.
“Let’s go!” Ye Qiu waved his hand, turned resolutely, and departed.
“Take care, Master!” the nine great elders said in unison.
“Your Majesty, brothers and sisters, this old ox is leaving too.” Elder Niu performed a salute, then quickly caught up with Ye Qiu.
“Everyone, we shall meet again.” The Long-Browed Daoist finished speaking and also turned to leave.
The little white fox and the nine great elders stood in place, watching until Ye Qiu’s figure completely disappeared from sight before they withdrew their gazes.
“Elder Dog!” The little white fox suddenly called out sternly.
“This subordinate is here!” Elder Dog hurriedly responded.
The little white fox ordered, “Prepare at once. Immediately dispatch demon clan scouts. From now on, I want to know every major event that occurs in the outside world.”
“Especially news concerning Ye Changsheng. It must be reported to me at the first opportunity.”
“Additionally, instruct those scouts to take great care for their safety.”
“Yes.” Elder Dog accepted the order.
“Elder Sheep!” the little white fox called.
“This subordinate is here.” Elder Sheep asked, “What orders does Your Majesty have?”
The little white fox commanded, “Pass down the order. From now on, demon clan disciples are not to idle and play all day. They must redouble their efforts to raise their cultivation.”
“Yes!” Elder Sheep accepted the order.
“And also,” the little white fox said, “From today onward, all major and minor affairs of the demon clan are to be handled by you. If you encounter difficult matters, you may consult with Elder Bear to decide.”
“I intend to enter seclusion for a period.”
“Unless it is a special circumstance, do not disturb me.”
“Yes.” Elder Sheep responded again.
The little white fox continued, “Apart from Elder Bear, the rest of you elders must also redouble your efforts to raise your cultivation, striving to achieve sainthood as soon as possible.”
All the elders replied in unison, “This subordinate obeys!”
…
After leaving the demon clan.
Elder Niu immediately concealed his aura and changed his appearance, turning into a burly, rugged man. From the outside, he appeared as merely a cultivator at the early Nascent Soul realm.
“Elder Niu…”
Ye Qiu had just opened his mouth when Elder Niu said, “Master, in future please call me Dali!”
“Fine!” Ye Qiu asked, “Dali, what did Mei’er say to you earlier? Was it to keep an eye on me?”
“Master, how did you know?” Elder Niu said, “Her Majesty told me to watch Master closely, not allowing Master to philander outside, and said that if any seductive vixen dares approach Master, I should punch her dead.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Then what do you plan to do?”
Elder Niu said, “Naturally, I will listen to Master. Whatever Master tells me to do, I will do.”
“Very good.” Ye Qiu nodded with a smile.
“Master, where are we going now? Tell me, and I will take you directly through the void.” Elder Niu said.
“No need!” A killing intent appeared in Ye Qiu’s eyes as he said, “I have stayed in the demon clan for so long. I want to stretch my muscles a bit.”
