At this moment, Liu Rong reminded Butterfly Flower to greet him.
"No need to be so polite!" Kou Mian smiled and sat behind the desk. "Sit down and talk!"
His attitude was amiable and approachable, and he didn't seem to be putting on airs. But in reality, to some people, not putting on airs was the greatest form of arrogance. This was because the difference in status between the two parties was too great. There was no need for him to put on airs, because he knew who he was. If he could gain a good reputation without offending others, and if he could make others take the initiative to look up to him, then that was true arrogance. There was no need to put on airs.
Butterfly Flower sat down respectfully. She was curious why this Third Master Kou wanted to see her. Logically speaking, it was not convenient for her to meet the Kou family directly. If not for the summons from above, she would not have appeared in the heavenly monarch's estate.
Kou Mian smiled and said, "You are Old Tang's subordinate. Logically speaking, I have no right to ask you anything. But since I can summon you here, I believe you should understand. Don't worry, I won't ask about things I shouldn't. Don't be nervous, I won't make things difficult for you. "
"Yes!" Butterfly Flower nodded. "This lowly one has received the order."
"Then I won't beat around the bush." Kou Mian went straight to the point. "I heard you know Niu Youde?"
"Niu Youde?" Butterfly Flower was startled. "Third Master, are you talking about that Niu Youde who got first in the examination?"
"Yes!" Kou Mian nodded.
"I've only met him once or twice. We haven't spoken much, so I don't know him that well." Butterfly Flower answered honestly, but she was wondering what Niu Youde was up to.
Speaking of this Niu Youde, she was quite emotional when she heard the news. She never expected that guy to get first in the Heavenly Court's examination. Only an extraordinary person could do extraordinary things.
Kou Mian was also puzzled. They didn't even speak much. What did Old Tang want him to ask? But since Old Tang said he could do it, there must be a reason. He calmed himself down and asked, "What do you think of that Niu Youde?"
Butterfly Flower was hesitant. That's your son's subordinate. Doesn't your son know him better than me? She tried asking, "Third Master, what do you mean?"
Kou Mian smiled at Liu Rong. Liu Rong immediately said, "Don't be reserved. Just say what you know. "
"Yes!" Butterfly Butterfly nodded. She pondered for a moment and said, "Although I haven't had much contact with this person and have only seen him once or twice, the ability he displayed is indeed incomparable to ordinary people. Although his cultivation is not high, he is courageous and resourceful. He is quick-witted and adaptable. He does things with great boldness and breadth of mind. He can do things that others can't. He is indeed an outstanding talent! "
"Oh! The evaluation is actually so high! " Kou Mian was rather surprised. He asked with great interest, "Since you're not familiar with him and you haven't even spoken to him, why would you give him such a high evaluation?"
"It's like this …" Butterfly Flower explained the first time she met Miao Yi and the others. She explained that she didn't see anything special about Miao Yi at that time. When it came to the matter of Miao Yi venturing into the Forgotten Sorrow Forest alone, it was the main point.
She heard how Miao Yi, with his cultivation at the First Grade of Golden Lotus, had put himself in danger by himself. Even though he had never met the Reverend Father and Night Moon Duke before, and didn't know anything about them at all, he had cleverly used his words to provoke the Reverend Father and Night Moon Duke and Night Moon Duke. Then, he calmly dealt with the Reverend Father and Night Moon Duke's threat to kill him. Then, he used his green eyebrows to subdue the Reverend Father and Night Moon Duke. Then, he calmly recruited a Golden Lotus Ninth Grade and Fifth Grade cultivator for his own use, all of which would aid him in his assessment.
Kou Mian and Liu Rong couldn't help looking at each other. 'That guy actually used the criminal's weakness as leverage to convince the fugitive to help him capture the fugitive. His methods and boldness were all over the place. As expected, he was courageous and resourceful!'
At this time. The two of them could imagine that Miao Yi was forced to do so. Kou Wenlan couldn't use too many of the Kou family's resources, so her support was limited. She only had a few people, unlike Kou Wenhuang's subordinates who used the Kou family's resources to gather a group of people in the Lifeless Lands. Moreover, those people had low cultivations, so it would be extremely difficult to capture the wife of a Golden Lotus Ninth Grade cultivator. It would be strange if they didn't fight to the death, but this Niu Youde did the exact opposite and directly subdued the Reverend Father and Wife. It was truly amazing.
Butterfly Flower then told them about her contact with Qing Mei. After the Reverend Father and Wife left, she was a little worried that Miao Yi would lure them out of the nest before killing them. Who knew that not only did Miao Yi not go back on his word, he even generously gave the Red Crystal Armor Kou Wenlan gave him to the Reverend Father and Wife to protect himself. This gave the Reverend Father and Wife a way out, and completely won their loyalty. From then on, the Reverend Father and Wife decided to sincerely help Miao Yi.
As for hiding in the Two Poles Star afterward, Qing Mei didn't mention much about it. That was related to everyone's safety, and it would be troublesome if someone found them. Naturally, she didn't tell Butterfly Flower about it.
After listening to Butterfly Flower's explanation, Kou Mian lightly tapped his fingers on the table, his mind still immersed in Butterfly Flower's narration. When he came back to his senses, his fingers paused, and he smiled, "Is there anything else? Is that all? "
Butterfly Flower replied, "I haven't had much contact with him, so this is all I know. Also, I heard that he took first place in the Heavenly Court's assessment. I'm sure Third Master knows more about this than I do."
"Thank you!" Kou Mian smiled and nodded, then gestured to his steward, Liu Rong. Liu Rong immediately took out a storage ring and gave it to Butterfly Flower as a reward.
Butterfly Flower knew that he was sending her off, so she stood up and took her leave. Liu Rong personally saw her off.
When she returned, she saw Kou Mian pacing back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back. Liu Rong reported, "Third Master, I've sent him off."
Kou Mian nodded to show that he understood, then stood in front of the bookshelf and sighed, "I initially thought that Niu Youde was only good at business, but now it seems that there's a reason why he was able to push the Morality Sundry Goods Store so far. This kind of person with both brains and brawn, as well as adaptability, can stand firm no matter where he goes. No wonder Old Tang specifically mentioned him. If this person stays by Wen Lan's side, he'll definitely be a great help to Wen Lan in the future. With this person assisting Wen Lan, it'll be of great help to Wen Lan!"
Liu Rong smiled, "Someone that caught Old Tang's attention can't be too bad, but the Kou Family doesn't lack people who fight and kill. With that person's cultivation base, he's not worthy of Old Tang's attention. Old Tang mentioned Third Master because he thinks that person is suitable to assist Young Master, and he wants to bring him under the Kou Family to be groomed slowly."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shu Huan's mother's joyful voice came from outside, as if she wanted everyone in the Heavenly King's Residence to know.
Liu Rong listened and smiled, "Young Master is back!"
"Tell him to come in." Kou Mian laughed.
Liu Rong went to summon him, and not long after, Shu Huan's mother and Kou Wenlan came in together. Both mother and son were in good spirits, after all.
After Kou Wenlan greeted them, Kou Mian waved at Shu Huan's mother and said, "You can leave first."
"What?" Shu Huan's mother's smile froze, no matter how she looked at her son, and she snapped, "What are you saying that I can't hear?"
Kou Mian said, "You women shouldn't meddle in the affairs of men."
Shu Huan's mother glared at him, "What do you mean?"
Kou Mian said, "Nothing. With that big mouth of yours, you can spread things that should and shouldn't be said to everyone in the world. I'm afraid of you, okay?"
"Ah!" Shu Huan's mother screamed and began to scold them.
The three men present knew how to deal with her. They let her talk and scold them, but they didn't talk back. Each of them was calm and collected, and when she had vented enough, they left in a huff.
Once the gossipy woman left, Kou Mian breathed a sigh of relief and looked at his son with a smile, "I don't think I need to tell you. Your mother has already told you, right?"
Kou Wenlan smiled shyly and nodded.
Kou Mian said, "After listening to your Eldest Uncle's arrangements, go back to Heaven's Origin Planet as soon as possible to complete the handover. Remember to bring along your subordinate, Niu Youde. The Celestial Emperor's intentions are clear. It's not a bad thing to have a capable subordinate."
"Yes! Niu Youde will naturally bring him along. He played a huge role in getting first place this time. I will bring the other two as well. By the way, Father, speaking of Niu Youde, he asked me for a favor, and I've already agreed to it. I hope Father can fulfill his wish! "Kou Wenlan immediately told them about how Miao Yi wanted to reverse Su Lu 'er's verdict.
Hearing this, Kou Mian and Liu Rong looked at each other and smiled.
Seeing their strange smiles, Kou Wenlan asked curiously, "Father, why are you smiling? Is there something wrong?"
Kou Mian's smile widened. He shook his head and said, "It's nothing. I just feel that your subordinate is a loyal and trustworthy person. I don't have to worry about having someone like him by your side." He turned to the side and said, "Old Liu, you handle this personally. Get it done for Wenlan as soon as possible so that he can give Niu Youde an explanation when he returns. Since we're going to recruit him, we need to take his matters seriously and win his loyalty. After all, he's a trusted subordinate!"
"Understood!" Liu Rong smiled and said, "I will handle it immediately. I will definitely get it done before the Young Master returns!"
Over the next few days in the heavenly monarch's manor, Kou Wenlan's happy mood contrasted with Kou Wenhuang's desolate mood. He was constantly harassed by the ladies of the Kou Clan, asking him all sorts of questions …
Heaven's Origin Planet, Celestial Avenue. The passing merchants noticed that the eastern gate was unusually busy today. A large number of Celestial Soldiers and Celestial Generals were stationed there, each of them clad in shining armor and wielding swords and spears. It was so frightening that no one dared to casually enter or leave. Those who had ulterior motives would avoid them for the time being.
Naturally, the crowd was here to welcome the return of Miao Yi and the others. Now that Miao Yi and the others had taken first place in the assessment and received the Celestial Emperor's reward, it was no longer a secret. Everyone knew about it. After contacting Miao Yi and the others, they knew that they would be arriving today. Thus, the welcoming scene was very grand.
On top of the city gate tower, the Second Steward of the City Guard Palace, Lan Xiang, was enjoying tea in the loft.
She was called the Second Steward because the Head Steward was stationed at the Marquis's Manor, by Marquis Tianyuan's side. Lan Xiang's attendant, Madam Biyue, was stationed here as the steward.
It was rare for Madam Biyue to return to the Marquis's Manor. Once she did, she would definitely stay for a while. Even though she didn't return, she sent a message to Second Steward Lan Xiang, asking her to personally welcome Miao Yi and the others. She also warned her not to be negligent.
Second Steward Lan Xiang was rather puzzled by this. 'Is it necessary for a lowly Commander to condescend to such a high status?'
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