Li Mu once again rejected Hu Jiu's temptation mercilessly. Huan Ji and the other two took the people of Meizong Sect and flew towards Qianhu Country.
On the way, Hu Jiu was still confused. She murmured, "Who ordered these guys to do this?"
Huan Ji was thinking. At a certain moment, she suddenly stopped and her expression changed. She immediately said, "Let's go back!"
Li Mu gave the bear monster some healing pills. Just as he was about to ask if he was willing to be the Demon Commander of Jiujiang County, Huan Ji and the other two suddenly returned.
Huan Ji stared at the sword in Yin Xin's hand and asked, "Where did you get your sword?"
Hu Jiu finally realized something and exclaimed, "Little Snake's sword!"
Li Mu glanced at Yin Xin. Although he looked calm, he was actually panicking.
At this moment, he was only one step away from true social death.
Yin Xin's sword was given to her by him, and this sword was originally given to him by Huan Ji. It should have been destroyed by Little Snake's self-destruction. It shouldn't be in Yin Xin's hands.
Li Mu's mind raced as he quickly came up with an excuse. He said indifferently, "I found this sword in the Jiujiang Commandery Prince's Mansion. No matter who it belonged to before, it belongs to me now. Don't even think about taking it back."
That night, the Jiujiang County King was also there. After Little Snake died, it was reasonable for him to take the sword away.
Li Mu rejoiced that he thought of this wonderful reason at the last minute.
Huan Ji obviously didn't suspect too much. She said softly, "This sword used to belong to one of my subordinates."
Li Mu glanced at her and asked, "Do you plan to take it back?"
Huan Ji said lightly, "No need."
She glanced at the sword and left again.
Hu Jiu followed her and asked hesitantly, "Lord Huan Ji, that's Little Snake's relic. Do we really not want to take it back?"
Huan Ji took a deep breath and said, "Little Snake is already dead. There's no point in taking back the sword."
Hu Jiu sighed and said, "That's right. I don't want to think of Little Snake every time I see the sword …"
…
At Black Bear Ridge, Bai Yinxin looked at the snake-shaped sword in her hand. She instinctively felt that there was some secret between Li Mu, the fox demon, and this sword.
She tilted her head and asked Li Mu, "Brother Li, who is Little Snake?"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "I don't know, not familiar …"
Bai Yinxin looked meaningfully at the sword in her hand and didn't ask any more questions.
Li Mu heaved a sigh of relief. At this moment, the Level-5 Black Bear Spirit had already walked over. He clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Lord Li, for saving us. Thank you, Lord Li, for killing Jiujiang Commandery Prince Xiao Heng and returning peace to the demons of Jiujiang Commandery."
Li Mu said, "Bear King is too polite. Great Zhou is not a place for these evil cultivators to run amok."
The Black Bear Spirit took the initiative to ask, "Sir, you came here to establish the Jiujiang County Demon Department, right?"
Li Mu nodded and said, "The Demon Department of a Commandery needs a Demon King who can intimidate the demons. Is Bear King willing to take on this responsibility?"
The Black Bear Spirit did not hesitate and said, "I am willing."
He knew very well that he had to choose between the Demon Sect and the Imperial Court. At this point, it was impossible for him to stay out of trouble and not offend both sides. He could choose to agree or remain neutral from the Imperial Court. However, if he did not follow the Demon Sect, he would definitely be killed by the Demon Sect.
Rather than that, he would rather rely on the Imperial Court and obtain their protection.
They were demons born and raised in the Great Zhou. They had a certain sense of belonging to the Great Zhou. However, humans had always adhered to the idea that those who were not of the same race must have different intentions. They had never accepted the demons. The demons of the Great Zhou had been waiting for this day for thousands of years.
After establishing the Jiujiang County Demon Department, the northwestern commanderies had been settled. The remaining commanderies could be handed over to the Consecration Department. The two High Consecrators would personally lead the charge to convince the demons through reason and slowly push forward.
To prevent the same thing from happening again, Li Mu set up an offensive and defensive formation in the Bear Demon Cave in the Black Bear Ridge. With the Black Bear King's cultivation, unless a Sixth Realm cultivator attacked, it would be difficult for anyone below the Sixth Realm to break through.
As for the Demon Nation and the Demon Sect, if cultivators above the Sixth Realm appeared openly in the Great Zhou and attacked the demons and civilians of the Great Zhou, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Great Zhou. The last Nether Saint to do this was already gone. As long as a Sixth Realm cultivator did not appear, this formation could ensure the safety of the Bear Demon Tribe.
After returning from Jiujiang County, Li Mu prepared to return to the Immortal's Capital.
If he had to deal with every commanderies in the Great Zhou personally, then what was the point of having so many consecrators? The annual salary that the imperial court gave to the Consecration Department was better given to him alone.
Li Mu brought Yinxin and was already on the flying boat back to the Immortal's Capital. In the Thousand Fox Nation, Phantom Princess looked at Bai Xuan and questioned, "Why did you make such a decision without the approval of the elders?"
Bai Xuan glanced at her and said calmly, "The Great Zhou court wants to establish the Demon Department in the commanderies and divide the demons. They have ulterior motives. How can we let them do as they wish? What's wrong with me asking them to destroy the Great Zhou court's plan?"
Phantom Princess's lips moved, but she was speechless for a moment.
Bai Xuan looked at her meaningfully and said, "Junior Sister, don't forget your identity and the responsibility of the Meizong Sect. Don't think that I don't know. In Jiujiang County, you flirted with Li Mu in the Great Zhou and watched Li Mu destroy our people's cultivation. I won't report this to the Sage Sect for now. I hope you can take care of yourself."
Hu Jiu said angrily, "What do you mean watch? Do you know how strong Li Mu is? Even if we worked together, we were no match for him. Only Lord Phantom Princess could bring them back and spare their lives. Otherwise, their heads would have been chopped off by the Great Zhou court. You wouldn't even be able to see them …"
Bai Xuan's face darkened and he said coldly, "Is this the place for you to interrupt?"
Hu Jiu snorted and said, "You? I wouldn't interrupt even if you asked me to. Disgusting …"
Phantom Princess said, "Hu Jiu, leave first."
Although Hu Jiu looked angry, she still left. Only Phantom Princess and Bai Xuan were left.
Bai Xuan's face softened a little. He looked at Phantom Princess and said, "Junior Sister, you know how I feel about you. In these years, you disobeyed the Sage Sect's orders many times. I helped you hide it. Including this time, I won't tell the Sage Sect. But I need you to give me a response …"
Phantom Princess sighed and shook her head. "Sorry, Senior Brother Bai. I don't have any romantic feelings for you."
Bai Xuan looked disappointed and said, "I'm being sentimental."
After he finished speaking, his expression returned to normal, and he turned around to leave.
Bai Xuan returned to the palace and saw a young man sitting in his seat. Behind the young man were three old men. The three old men gave Bai Xuan the feeling that they were ordinary people. But the three black lotuses embroidered on their chests made Bai Xuan's pupils shrink.
In the Sage Sect, three black lotuses represented — elders of the Seventh Realm.
…
Shendu.
The Consecration Department had already made steady progress in the Demon Division. The 36 Demon Divisions were directly under the Consecration Department and were not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. The local government of each county had no right to mobilize the Demon Division.
Even Li Mu didn't believe in the imperial court, let alone the Demon Clan.
During the time of the previous Emperor, the imperial court had done many despicable things and caused a lot of trouble for the Empress and Li Mu. Li Mu didn't forget that the Demon Division was directly under the Consecration Department, and the Consecration Department was directly under the Empress. This could avoid many problems.
This way, the Great Zhou had two imperial courts. They didn't affect each other and were both controlled by the Empress.
Li Mu only did one thing these days, and that was to make pills.
From the Demon Clan's Heavenly Book, Li Mu obtained a pill formula for the Demon Clan. From the Pill Cauldron Sect's Heavenly Book, Li Mu obtained the method of making pills. After returning to Shendu, he applied for some high-grade spiritual herbs from the Empress to make Realm Breaking Pills.
A Realm Breaking Pill that could help a Fourth Realm to Fifth Realm was already a heaven-grade pill and wasn't easy to make. As for a Realm Breaking Pill that could increase the chances of a Fifth Realm to Sixth Realm, it was even at the Saint level. Currently, Li Mu didn't consider it.
In order to ensure that he wouldn't be disturbed, Li Mu's place of making pills was the secret underground room of Changle Palace. It was also the Empress' place of seclusion.
A cauldron of pills was about to be completed. Li Mu's forehead was already covered in sweat, but he couldn't reach out to wipe it away.
At this moment, he missed the time when Yinxin was by his side. Although she couldn't help him much, she could still wipe away his sweat.
As Li Mu was thinking about this, a slender white hand reached out from the side and used a handkerchief to wipe away his sweat.
Li Mu turned around and saw the Empress's face. He was a little flattered. "Your Majesty …"
Zhou Yi said softly, "Focus on making pills."
Li Mu turned his head back and wholeheartedly began to refine pills.
In fact, he had some complaints in his heart just now. He was just a small secretary, but he cared about the Empress's heart. He approved the memorials, did the undercover work, drew the Fu-lu, and made the pills. Even the donkeys in the production team didn't dare to order him around …
But the moment the Empress lowered herself to personally wipe away his sweat, Li Mu felt that it was all worth it.
Then, Li Mu couldn't help but despise himself. He was so easily satisfied that he was bought over by small favors. How embarrassing. In front of the Empress, his heart had to be harder.
Beside him, Zhou Yi had already peeled an orange. She took out a piece and said, "Open your mouth."
Li Mu opened his mouth, and she slowly put the piece of orange into Li Mu's mouth.
This time, Li Mu was really confused. It had only been half a month, and the Empress had changed a lot. Not only did she wipe away his sweat, but she also fed him oranges. She used to be good to him, but she wouldn't lower herself to do something like serving others.
Li Mu swallowed the piece of tangerine with trepidation. After refining this cauldron of pills, when he returned home, he secretly gave Lord Mei a look.
Walking out of the palace, Li Mu slowed down. Mr. Mei came from behind and asked, "What's the matter?"
Li Mu was confused. "Did Her Majesty do anything strange when I wasn't here?"
Mr. Mei said unhappily, "What strange things could Her Majesty do?"
"If not, then forget it."
Li Mu shook his head and went home on his own. Mr. Mei glanced at him, turned around, and complained, "Strange …"
Then, her expression froze.
Strictly speaking, Her Majesty did seem a bit strange when Li Mu wasn't here.
For example, she went to Li Mu's house more often than when Li Mu wasn't here. And she didn't go to see Wanwan and Xiao Bai. Instead, she spent more time with the little green snake. When did Her Majesty become so familiar with the little green snake?
When Li Mu returned home, he was welcomed by four beautiful girls.
Wanwan, Xiao Bai, and Yinxin were fine, but Tingxin was really clingy. As long as Li Mu was in his house, she would think of ways to pester him. Sometimes she would ask him questions about cultivation, and sometimes she would ask him to teach her supernatural powers. The key was that she couldn't learn it in one try. Li Mu often had to teach her ten or even dozens of times.
In the process, a lot of physical contact was unavoidable.
Even though Li Mu was already very careful, he couldn't avoid her rubbing here and there. Teaching her supernatural powers was more torturous than refining pills and writing talismans.
Li Mu had no choice but to teach Yinxin first, and then let Yinxin teach her.
In the room, Bai Tingxin pouted and said unhappily, "He's deliberately avoiding me!"
Bai Yinxin glanced at her and said unhappily, "Who told you to always be so unruly?"
Bai Tingxin said, "Happiness is fought for by oneself. I have to work hard for my own happiness!"
Bai Yinxin shrugged and said, "Then you slowly fight for it. I'm going to sleep."
Bai Tingxin walked out of the room and stood at the door. Her eyes were rolling around. Suddenly, a light flashed in her eyes, and a plan came to her mind.
In Li Mu's room, he was planning to rest. Before going to sleep, he had just chanted the Clear Heart Chant twice.
There was a restless snake at home that was thinking of ways to provoke him every day. After having nightmares for three consecutive days, he didn't dare to sleep without chanting the Clear Heart Chant a few times before going to sleep.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Li Mu got out of bed and opened the door. He saw Liu Hanyan standing outside.
He was stunned for a moment, and then he said in surprise, "You're back!"
Liu Hanyan threw herself into his arms. Li Mu wanted to hug her, but he suddenly lowered his head and looked at her slender legs wrapped around his waist.
Liu Hanyan was still somewhat reserved. She had never done such a thing to Li Mu.
Moreover, to be honest, although her legs were also very long, they were not so slender.
After carefully feeling it, Li Mu felt the difference.
This little snake was getting more and more overboard. She had only learned the basics of the Alien Transformation Technique, and she dared to show off in front of him. If he didn't teach her an unforgettable lesson this time, he didn't know what she would do in the future.
Li Mu didn't expose her immediately. He smiled and said, "Come in."
"Liu Hanyan" smiled and followed him into the room.
Li Mu closed the door of the room and set up a soundproof barrier.
Soon, Bai Tingxin's scream came from the room, but it was blocked in the room by the barrier.
A moment later, in Bai Yinxin's room.
Looking at her sister lying on her bed with teary eyes, Bai Yinxin sighed helplessly. She lifted up her sister's skirt and took off her white underwear. Then, she ground the healing pill into powder and carefully applied it on her sister's wound …
Bai Tingxin grimaced in pain and gritted her teeth. "I won't admit defeat!"
…
Last night, Li Mu had taught the disobedient green snake an unforgettable lesson. Presumably, she wouldn't dare to be impudent in the near future.
The next morning, he went to the palace without eating breakfast.
In Changle Palace, he saw Lady Ju, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
Lady Ju, who was dressed in black, had a very solemn expression. Mr. Mei and Shangguan Li also had solemn expressions.
Li Mu looked at them and asked in puzzlement, "What happened?"
Lady Ju said in a deep voice, "The Yao Nation has suddenly undergone a huge change. The Tian Lang Kingdom has announced that it has joined the Demon Sect and has annihilated and annexed several nearby Yao Nations. The Thousand Fox Nation's Meizong Sect is in internal strife and the Meizong Sect is under the control of the Bai Royal Family. The Great Elder of the Sixth Realm has been imprisoned and the fate of the Seventh Realm's Ten Thousand Illusions Monarch is unknown.
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