Bai Yinxin came in with toiletries and saw Li Mu slap himself. She asked in surprise, "Brother Li, what's wrong?"
Li Mu was ashamed and didn't dare to look at her. "It's nothing," he said. "I'm just trying to clear my head."
He had this dream for two days in a row. One day he dreamed of Heixin, and the next day he dreamed of Yinxin. This made Li Mu realize that he might have suppressed himself for too long and couldn't continue like this.
Cultivators also had things they couldn't control. If this continued, Li Mu couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't dream of the Empress at night.
If he got used to dreaming and was caught by the Empress in his dreams, he might as well die.
He had already arranged everything for She Shan. The Green Bull Demon and the others would complete the next task.
After Li Mu finished washing up, he said to Yinxin, "I'm going back to Mount Baiyun. I'll be back in three to five days at most. Wait for me here. When the time comes, we'll go back to Shen 'du together."
Bai Yinxin nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be able to help you uncles here."
Soon, Li Mu bid farewell to Yinxin and the group of demons. He activated the flying boat and headed for Mount Baiyun.
Two hours later, on the main peak of Fu-lu School.
Xuan Jizi smiled and asked, "Junior Brother, you suddenly came back. Is there something important?"
Li Mu waved his hand and said, "It's nothing important. Where are Hanyan and Qingqing?"
Xuan Jizi said, "They're still in seclusion."
Li Mu was really depressed this time. He complained, "Why are they in seclusion every day? How can there be so much seclusion to do?"
Xuan Jizi said softly, "This is something a core disciple of Fu-lu School must go through before becoming the head. All the brothers have gone through it. When you leave the Great Zhou court in the future, you'll also have to go through it."
Li Mu thought for a while and said, "Let me see where they're in seclusion."
Xuan Jizi flicked his sleeves. The scenery before Li Mu's eyes changed.
His body appeared in another space. This place was filled with verdant mountains, birds chirped, and flowers bloomed. The ground was covered with thick vegetation. In the sky, seven inverted mountains floated between the clouds. Between the mountains, white clouds drifted, and red-crowned cranes flew. There were stairs connecting the mountains. It was a fairyland.
The size of this space was no less than Li Mu's Demonic Emperor Space. It must have been left behind by a Ninth Realm senior in the history of Fu-lu School.
Although those experts had passed away, they had left behind countless legacies for the sect.
Li Mu sensed the auras of Liu Hanyan and Li Qing on one of the mountain peaks. He also sensed the auras of several Chiefs on the other mountain peaks.
In addition, in front of Li Mu, there were balls of light that floated aimlessly in the air. Sometimes, they would fly into the mountains and then fly out again.
Li Mu looked at those balls of light and said in surprise, "These are … memory balls of light?"
Hyun Jinko nodded and said, "These are the memories of our sect's seniors. When they reached the end of their lifespan, they would pass down their lifetime of cultivation experience through this method for future disciples to comprehend."
Hearing this, Li Mu could not help but feel deep veneration for the Fu-lu School's seniors.
Although the Demonic Emperor White Emperor had also left behind his memories, his goal was to be reborn thousands of years later. The Fu-lu School's seniors were so selfless. Even though they had passed away, they continued to shine for the sect.
In their memories, there was a lifetime of cultivation experience, understanding of Abhijna and the Fu-lu Way. Future disciples only needed to comprehend their memories, and they would be able to save themselves the hard work of groping on the path of cultivation.
Of course, whether it was the Fu-lu Way or the Abhijna Way, they were all constantly evolving. The cultivation knowledge of the past might be somewhat outdated now, but it was still the same. To the sect, the memories of every expert were precious and irreplaceable resources.
The selfless contributions of these experts must have played a huge role in the reason why large sects were able to last for thousands of years and pass down their legacies.
Hyun Jinko looked at those balls of light and said emotionally, "This place is called the 'Ruins of End'. It is the final resting place of the sect's seniors, and also the final resting place of us."
Li Mu looked at those balls of light and understood that staying here would be of inestimable benefit to Liu Hanyan and Li Qing's cultivation.
Li Mu did not intend to disturb them any further. Just as he was about to leave, a streak of light suddenly flew over from a mountain peak.
Within the streak of light was a figure that Li Mu had been thinking about day and night for a very long time.
Liu Hanyan looked at Li Mu from afar. Her eyes were filled with longing, as well as some other emotions that only the two of them could understand.
The two of them glanced at each other. Nothing needed to be said.
Li Mu took Liu Hanyan's hand and said to Xuan Jizi, "Send us out."
Xuan Jizi asked, "Junior brother, you just came in. Don't you want to take a look around?"
Li Mu smiled, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Xuan Jizi waved his sleeve again. The three of them left the 'Ruins of End' and returned to the main peak's palace. In the next moment, Li Mu and Liu Hanyan entered the Daemon Emperor's abode.
Xuan Jizi stood alone in the palace, stunned for a long time.
The Daemon Emperor's abode.
In the clear lake, two fish pecked at each other patiently.
In the peach blossom forest, a female bird nestled under the wings of a male bird.
Below a small building, the flowers in the flower bed bloomed even more brilliantly. As the breeze blew, the stems swayed …
…
North County.
In the past few days, the lives of the people of the North County had not changed much.
They worked at sunrise and rested at sunset. Day after day.
However, the demon world of the North County was in an uproar.
The mountain spirits and wild monsters of the past could now have their own identities. They did not have to worry about becoming food for the great demons, nor did they have to worry about being killed by human cultivators. Their demon lives would undergo unprecedented changes.
Under the push of the demons under the White Demon King, the matter of the demons of the North County being registered began to unfold on a grand scale.
Some demons were happy, while others were worried.
The disciples of the Fu-lu School were still fine. They were not allowed to casually kill demons and seize their souls to cultivate. This was the rule of the sect. However, for some human itinerant cultivators or cultivators from small sects, this was not a good thing.
Resources were indispensable on the path of cultivation.
They were not like the large sects or those powerful existences who could occupy treasured lands with abundant Spirit Qi to cultivate. They were also not like the cultivators who relied on the imperial court who could exchange contributions for Spirit Jades. However, they were not willing to cultivate slowly. If they wanted to speed up their cultivation, they could only take the souls of others and refine them to strengthen themselves.
They usually did not dare to make a move on humans because the Great Zhou court would investigate. No matter how strong their cultivation was, they would not be able to escape punishment.
Therefore, they only dared to make a move on the demons. But now, they could not even touch the demons.
"What the hell is the imperial court doing? What does the life and death of the demons have to do with them?"
"They don't even allow us to kill the demons. How are we going to cultivate?"
"Hateful, really hateful …"
…
The demon world was grateful to the Great Zhou court, but the human cultivators were resentful of the imperial court because of this. Through various channels, they spread their dissatisfaction.
Divine Capital, Imperial Palace.
The local officials of the various prefectures had reported back the news as soon as possible.
In the morning court, several officials looked worried. They bowed and said, "Your Majesty, isn't it a little inappropriate to offend the human race in order to win over the demons? Should we discuss this matter further …"
Before the Empress could speak, a figure stepped out from the crowd.
Zhang Chun stood in the middle of the hall and said in a deep voice, "My lords, you are wrong. Humans are born from their mothers, and demons are born from their mothers. Humans and demons are all living creatures in the world. Human lives are lives, and so are the lives of demons. As the most powerful country in the Celestial Empire, the Great Zhou must have a broader structure. We cannot just focus on one place.
"Besides, winning over the demons and giving them fair treatment will highlight the magnanimity of the great country of the Great Zhou. It will also highlight Your Majesty's breadth of mind. Winning over the demons is beneficial to the peaceful coexistence of humans and demons, to the stability of the counties, and to the cohesion of the people's faith …
"Those human cultivators who only want to kill and walk the crooked path have contributed nothing to the Great Zhou. Why should we spoil them? Are they worthy?
"If they dare to blabber and stir up the emotions of the people again, I'll catch a few of them and make an example out of them …"
…
The words of Li Mu's number one henchman, Zhang Chun, caused the court to fall silent.
This person's words were crude but reasonable. How much benefit would it bring to the court by incorporating the demons? After several rounds of discussion, everyone agreed that this was a win-win situation for both the demons and the Great Zhou.
From a humanitarian point of view, this was also the embodiment of the magnanimity of a great country. It would definitely be praised by future generations.
On the other hand, some human cultivators, ever since they embarked on the path of cultivation, had completely broken away from the control of the Great Zhou. They ignored the law and used martial arts to break the rules, often causing headaches for the local government. The court actually did not encourage too many people to cultivate. For this reason, the local government kept the registration of newborns a secret.
For the sake of some people who disobeyed the rules of the court and often caused chaos, it was clearly the height of stupidity to affect this important matter that would benefit the future generations.
Soon, the court officials' opinions were unified with Zhang Chun's.
After the court, Zhou Yi returned to Changle Palace and asked Mr. Mei, "Are there any six-sectioned residences in the North Court?"
Mr. Mei said, "I'll go and check in a while."
Zhou Yi nodded and said, "If there are any, give them to Zhang Chun."
Mr. Mei sighed, "It's only been a year, and he's moved several times."
Zhou Yi said, "Give them to him. Otherwise, someone will come back and say that I've neglected his people."
Speaking of someone, Zhou Yi remembered that she had not heard his voice for three days.
In these three days, she had activated the spirit snail, but there had been no response from the other side. A few months ago, when he was undercover in Meizong, it was fine if he did not respond to him. But what was he doing in these three days?
Zhou Yi activated the spirit snail again. This time, a familiar voice finally came from the other side.
Zhou Yi asked in a low voice, "What have you been doing in these three days? Why didn't you come back to me?"
The other side of the spirit snail was silent for a moment. Li Mu's voice came again, "I, I have been in the Demon King's cave residence for the past three days. I haven't received any news from Your Majesty."
Zhou Yi asked, "Why would you stay in the Demon King's cave residence for three days for no reason?"
Li Mu stammered, "I, I took care of the cave residence with my wife … Your Majesty, is there anything I can do for you?"
Hearing the first few words, Zhou Yi already understood. She said coldly, "Nothing," and cut off the supernatural power.
Then, she sat in Changle Palace and fell into deep self-doubt.
Was she angry just now?
Why was she angry?
Why was she angry?
She had no right to be angry, and there was no reason for her to be angry. Zhou Yi did not understand why she had such thoughts. She wanted to ask Shangguan Li and Mr. Mei, but she felt that it was useless to ask them. The three people in this palace together did not know as much as the little green snake.
A moment later, at the Li Mansion.
Bai Tingxin was eating the pastries Zhou Yi brought out from the palace and asked, "Sister Empress, what's the matter?"
Zhou Yi thought for a moment and said, "I have a friend who has encountered some problems. I want to ask you on her behalf."
Bai Tingxin stuffed a piece of pastry into her mouth and said, "Ask away."
Zhou Yi was silent for a moment and said, "My friend always misses a man and wants to keep him by her side. She wants to hear his voice. When she hears that he is with another woman, she will be angry for no reason …"
Bai Tingxin put down a piece of pastry and said, "This question is too simple. Your friend must have fallen in love with that man. I also feel the same way about Li Mu, the bad guy …"
Zhou Yi murmured, "Is this … love?"
Xiao Bai ran over from the side and asked with a gossipy face, "Sister Zhou, who is this friend you are talking about? Is it Auntie Mei or Sister Ah Li?"
Zhou Yi came back to her senses and coughed lightly. She said, "Actually, I am talking about Ah Li …"
Changle Palace. Shangguan Li sneezed inexplicably. Mr. Mei, who was beside her, glanced at her and said, "You shouldn't have caught a cold. Is there someone missing you?"
Shangguan Li said lightly, "Who would miss me?"
Mr. Mei teased, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe it's Li Mu, the lecher. He likes all young and beautiful girls. Although you are not young, you are indeed very beautiful …"
…
Beijun.
Li Mu sneezed a few times. He was extremely suspicious that someone was speaking ill of him behind his back.
At this time, he had already left Fu-lu School and was on his way to Yinxin.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. After a few days of shameless two-person world, Li Mu still had to separate from Liu Hanyan, even though both of them were reluctant to part.
A gentle home was also a hero's grave. Liu Hanyan was going to become the head of Fu-lu School in the future. Li Mu could not watch her immerse herself in a gentle home and affect her cultivation.
Whether it was Liu Hanyan, Li Qing, or Li Mu, all of them had to cultivate diligently. A breakthrough in cultivation meant an increase in lifespan. The higher their cultivation, the longer they could stay together.
In Sheshan, where the White Demon King's abode was located, the registration of monsters was still in full swing.
This matter was far from as simple as the average person thought.
Compared to monsters that had taken human form, there were actually more monsters that had yet to take human form.
These monsters had already developed spiritual intelligence. They could communicate with humans and understand human language, but they did not transform into humans. They looked no different from ordinary wild beasts. These monsters were the most numerous and difficult to manage. However, they were the weakest and should be protected the most.
However, they were scattered all over the place, causing a huge problem for the Demon Division's management and protection.
Therefore, the Green Bull Demon and the Tiger Demon suggested to learn from the human government's methods and gather all the monsters in an area to live in groups and manage them together.
This suggestion received Li Mu's approval. In this way, they would be able to form a powerful force that would deter those with ulterior motives from invading. This was how the various powers of the Demon Country were gathered.
The strength of the weak demons, the strength of the strong demons, and those who dared to open abodes all had strength that they were proud of.
Monsters living in groups had both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage was that it was easy to manage and their strength was concentrated. The disadvantage was also very obvious. Monsters also needed to absorb spiritual energy to cultivate. It was naturally best for a monster to occupy a mountain. If all the monsters gathered together, it would not be long before the spiritual energy would be so thin that it would be impossible to cultivate.
Li Mu also had a very simple solution to this.
The problem of thin spiritual energy could be solved by a Spirit Gathering Array.
Whether it was the memories of the Thousand Illusions or the Heavenly Tomes of the Fu-lu School and the Demon Clan, there were records of the Spirit Gathering Array.
Using a few simple spiritual jades, array flags, and other items, one could set up a Spirit Gathering Array to continuously attract the spiritual energy nearby and solve the cultivation problem of these small demons.
Li Mu asked Yin Xin to gather the White Demon King's subordinates who had condensed their Demon Cores and personally taught them how to set up the Spirit Gathering Array.
Unfortunately, the Dao of Array was mysterious. Li Mu teaching them about array formations was like teaching advanced mathematics to people who had not even gone to primary school. Among the few demons, other than the Green Bull Demon who was still struggling to hold on, the other demons had long been scratching their ears and cheeks and could not sit still. The Tiger Demon had even fallen asleep. Its snoring was so loud that even Li Mu's voice could be heard.
Li Mu finally could not hold it in. He pointed at the Tiger Demon and said angrily, "Throw him out!"
The Green Bull Demon grabbed the Tiger King's tail and threw him out. The other demons looked in the direction where the Tiger King flew out enviously. They would rather be beaten up by Big Brother Green Bull than listen to these things here.
Li Mu saw their desire and secretly laughed at his stupid decision. He waved his hand and said, "Get lost, get lost. If you don't want to learn, then forget it …"
All the demons cheered and rushed out.
The Green Bull Demon touched the back of his head and said, "Brother Li, it's not that we don't want to, but your words are too profound. We really don't understand …"
Li Mu had already realized that teaching them about array formations was like playing the lute to a cow. He sighed and said, "Forget it, you can go too."
The Green Bull Demon left in shame.
Li Mu turned around and found Yin Xin still sitting there. She held a small book in her hand and was seriously taking notes.
Li Mu then asked, "Yin Xin, did you understand what I just said?"
Bai Yinxin nodded and said, "There are a few parts that I don't understand …"
Li Mu was overjoyed. There were a few parts that she did not understand, but it was better than only understanding a few parts. He asked her a few probing questions and found that she actually answered all of them.
Li Mu was very pleased. As expected of his niece … no, she was no longer his niece.
No matter what it was, he was very happy right now.
He could not do everything himself. If someone could help him share the burden, then he would be much more relaxed.
Li Mu looked at her and said, "Then I'll only teach you one. When the time comes, I'll leave the array formation here to you."
Bai Yinxin smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I also want to learn array formations from Big Brother Li."
Li Mu suddenly had an idea and said, "Why don't you just take me as your master? Other than array formations, I can also teach you Fu-lu, pills, demonic arts, painting. In short, I can teach you whatever you want to learn …"
Bai Yinxin smiled at him and then refused, "I don't want to."
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