'Surprise? I'm shocked! ' Huo Lingxiao really didn't know how to answer her. Even though he was joking about that sworn brother, he was still a sworn brother who exchanged posts. Logically speaking, he should be forgotten after being sent to the Sea of Constellations. But he actually came back. How could that brat possibly come back alive?
Huo Lingxiao smiled bitterly and said, "The name list was submitted by my subordinates. I didn't interfere with the decision of the Manor Head, so I approved it without looking at it carefully. To be honest, if you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't even know that Miao Yi went to the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. We only became sworn brothers for fun. We basically never interacted with each other. Outsiders don't know about our relationship, and he doesn't know my identity either. "
"So that's how it is!" Zhang Tianxiao chuckled. It was hard to tell whether she believed him or not. She squinted her eyes and inhaled the smoke, then said with an intoxicated expression, "I've already told you. Those who come back alive can choose any Manor Head in the Fifth Earthly Branch. There aren't many good places in Traversing Moon Palace's territory, but we finally managed to produce a subordinate who came back from the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. There's no reason we can't keep him and send him to someone else's territory to be a joke. You are his sworn brother, after all. Try to talk to him and persuade him to stay in Traversing Moon Palace. I can let him manage the crystal coin mine in my territory."
'You want me to talk to Miao Yi? Won't he know my identity then? How am I supposed to talk to him then? ' Huo Lingxiao was speechless. He hesitated and said, "As far as I know, Advisor Lu's men are managing that crystal coin mine. I'm afraid Advisor Lu won't be happy if someone else suddenly gets involved!"
"That's not something you should worry about. Let Miao Yi handle it himself. If he can't even handle this kind of relationship well, then what's the point of me holding him in high regard?" Zhang Tianxiao opened her eyes slightly and glanced at him, then asked, "Are you not confident that you can convince him, or did you do something wrong to him and don't want to face him?"
"I'm just worried that Advisor Lu will have a problem with me if he finds out that I was the one who instigated him. That's all. But since the Palace Lord has ordered me to do it, I will do it even if I have to go through fire and water!" Huo Lingxiao smiled as he hugged her tightly, his hand moving to her chest.
"You have no business here anymore!" Zhang Tianxiao said plainly as she closed her eyes and inhaled.
Huo Lingxiao's expression stiffened. Not daring to act rashly again, he slowly let go of her, climbed up, picked up his long gown and put it on. He got down from the couch and bowed to the Palace Mistress, "This subordinate will take his leave!"
Zhang Tianxiao, who had an intoxicated look on his face, did not respond. Huo Lingxiao was startled, but he could only leave silently …
After returning to Suppressing Second Hall, Huo Lingxiao's appearance and temperament were vastly different from before. He descended from the sky and strode into his harem, lofty and aloof. His bearing was dignified, and there was no sign of him trying to curry favor with the Palace Master. His handmaidens Tian Yu and Liu Xing also greeted him, "Hall Master!"
"Summon Shen Fenghua to see me!" Huo Lingxiao strode into the hall.
Tian Yu, who was tailing behind, replied, "Manager Shen has gone out on patrol. May I know why Hall Master has summoned him?"
"Patrolling?" Huo Lingxiao paused, then turned around and sat down on a chair. He didn't answer her question, but smiled bitterly and said, "Miao Yi will be back soon."
"Miao Yi?" Handmaiden Liu Xing asked cautiously, "The Miao Yi who went to the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade?"
"Who else could it be other than him?" Huo Lingxiao shook his head and said, "I really didn't expect this! He actually made it back alive. This time, he's really going to transform into a phoenix. Even the Palace Master keeps mentioning his name. I didn't think that my casual action back then would actually help him achieve his goal. "
Tian Yu and Liu Xing looked at each other, their faces filled with disbelief.
Huo Lingxiao then asked, "If I remember correctly. Wasn't he already the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea before he left? "
Tian Yu replied, "Yes! Is Hall Master going to promote him? "
"Now that he's caught the Palace Master's eye, it's no longer up to me to promote him." Huo Lingxiao took the teacup Liu Xing handed him, took a sip, and put it down. He then said, "As the saying goes, the tea cools when the person is gone. I'm afraid no one expected him to make it back alive. It's normal for someone to make a move in Mount Calming Sea. Once Shen Fenghua returns, tell him to come see me immediately. I want him to personally carry my decree to Mount Calming Sea to oversee things. Don't let my cheapskate brother be unhappy when he returns. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself to the Palace Master. "
"Hall Master, I don't think it's appropriate for Deacon Shen to go to Mount Calming Sea?" Liu Xing reminded him. Sometimes, a personal handmaiden's duty was to make up for any mistakes.
Huo Lingxiao asked in surprise, "Why?"
Tian Yu continued, "Hall Master, have you forgotten? Before the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade, Miao Yi was ordered to build a ship. At that time, Deacon Shen was the one who went to inspect the ship. In the end, he failed to bribe the ship and even had a falling out with Miao Yi. Deacon Shen came back to complain, and in a fit of anger, you confiscated ten years worth of Orbs of Will. If Deacon Shen were to oversee Mount Calming Sea and bump into Miao Yi, he might get into trouble. "
"That seems to be the case." Huo Lingxiao suddenly understood. He nodded and said, "If that's the case, then it's indeed inconvenient for Shen Fenghua to go. Let Fan Zizhang go then. Fan Zizhang and Miao Yi shouldn't have any conflict, right?"
The two ladies smiled and shook their heads...
Speaking of Deacon Shen Fenghua, the place he was currently patrolling was none other than Mount Calming Sea.
Ever since Huo Lingxiao confiscated ten years worth of Orbs of Will, he had basically reclaimed them from the lower realms, especially Mount Calming Sea, a place that had cost him so much. He would come here every year to patrol the place. Since Miao Yi wasn't around, there were naturally people who would flatter him.
At this moment, he was in Mount Calming Sea enjoying fine wine and food, accompanied by two beauties. These two beauties were none other than Qian'Er and Xue'Er, who were temporarily acting as the Mountain Chieftains of Mount Calming Sea with Yan Xiu's assistance.
Before Miao Yi went to the Sea of Constellations, he had issued a decree: 'In the days that I am not in Mount Calming Sea, Elder Auntie and Little Auntie shall temporarily act as the Mountain Chieftain. Everyone in Mount Calming Sea must obey his orders. Anyone who dares to rebel will be killed! Anyone who harbors ill intentions will be killed! Anyone who disobeys orders will be killed! '
Decrees were only useful when the person in question was still alive. If the person who issued the decree was dead, who would still obey it?
Accompanying them were Yan Xiu, Tian Qingfeng, Zhou Huan of Sword Deviate Sect, Liu Qian of Jade Lady Sect, and Mao Yifan of the School of Imperial Beasts.
The last three were the three Advisors of Mount Calming Sea who were demoted when Miao Yi was still around. They had already been reinstated a few years ago. As for those who were promoted from the School of Blue Jade, they were all overthrown by the forces of the three major sects.
While it was true that the three major sects were able to restore these three to their original positions, the one who contributed the most was Deacon Shen Fenghua from Suppressing Second Hall.
Huo Lingxiao was able to ask Shen Fenghua to do anything for him whenever there was a problem. It could be seen that he still had a place in the Suppressing Second Hall Master's heart. With Shen Fenghua constantly reminding Yang Qing, Yang Qing had no choice but to weigh the pros and cons. Was it worth it to completely offend this person for the sake of Miao Yi, who no longer had any hope of returning?
In the end, Yang Qing had no choice but to compromise. However, he wouldn't openly agree to it. He had his own way of doing things, so he decided to turn a blind eye and not interfere. How could the disciples of the School of Blue Jade withstand the counterattack of the three major sects without a backer? Even Yan Xiu, Qian'Er, and Xue'Er couldn't withstand it.
Qian'Er and Xue'Er were originally handmaidens, so they didn't have to accompany Shen Fenghua to drink. However, they were now acting as temporary Mountain Chieftains, and Shen Fenghua said he wanted to talk business while eating. How could they refuse?
Shen Fenghua was enjoying himself. Qian'Er and Xue'Er sat on his left, and Xue'Er sat on his right. It was as if they were his women.
"Miss Qian'Er, come, let's have another drink!" The rosy and chubby Shen Fenghua raised his cup and leaned towards Qian'Er. His mouth was almost touching Qian'Er's face.
Qian'Er tilted her body to avoid it. She squeezed out a smile and said, "Deacon Shen, I'm a little unwell from the alcohol. I'll take my leave first. Little Sister, please help me up."
Xue'Er immediately left the table and helped Qian'Er up. The two of them were about to find an excuse to leave.
"Stop right there!" Shen Fenghua suddenly reached out and grabbed Qian'Er's wrist. "You two ladies are not giving me face!"
Zhou Huan and Mao Yifan smiled. As a woman, Liu Qian pretended not to see anything.
The three of them already knew that Shen Fenghua had always wanted to sleep with these two women. It wasn't because he liked them, but purely out of revenge. Miao Yi and he had a grudge against each other all those years ago. Unfortunately, Miao Yi had gone to the Sea of Constellations, so Shen Fenghua couldn't exact revenge on him. He didn't want to let go of the two handmaidens he left behind.
However, in order to protect these two handmaidens before he left, Miao Yi had them take over as temporary Mountain Chieftains. Shen Fenghua couldn't force himself on them. What would happen if word got out that he had forced himself on two women who were temporary Mountain Chieftains? Shen Fenghua wasn't that stupid, but it was obvious that he wanted the two women to sleep with him every time he came. He kept hinting for them to take the initiative. If they took the initiative, it wouldn't be a problem.
"Deacon Shen, please behave yourself!" Qian'Er shouted. But with her cultivation, how could she shake off Shen Fenghua's grip?
Pa! Yan Xiu slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "Shen Fenghua, what do you think you're doing?"
Hong Xiu and Hong Fu, who were pouring wine at the side, threw the wine jugs in their hands and drew their blades from their storage rings, glaring at Shen Fenghua with murderous intent.
Shen Fenghua seemed to feel that he had gone too far. He opened his palm and let go of Qian'Er's hand. He scoffed, "Zhou Huan. How dare you draw your blades in front of me. Is your Mount Calming Sea trying to kill me?"
Pa! Zhou Huan slammed the table and stood up. He pointed at Hong Xiu and Hong Fu and bellowed, "Put down your blades!"
Hong Xiu and Hong Fu ignored him. Yan Xiu shouted at Zhou Huan, "Zhou Huan. Are you the temporary Mountain Chieftain or are the two Aunties? What right do you have to shout at the two Aunties' subordinates?" He then turned to Tian Qingfeng and said, "Tian Qingfeng. The Mountain Chieftain has always treated you well. Why aren't you saying anything?"
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