"Understood," Feng Qishi said in a low voice. He then turned and watched the sparrow fly away before looking back at Shen Lü. "Alright, let's go."
Hearing this, Shen Lü snapped back to attention and looked at Feng Qishi. "She's gone."
"Yes, if you have anything to tell me, speak up," Feng Qishi said, watching Shen Lü approach.
The Demon Realm.
Mu Anxiao slowly lowered her hand and opened her eyes, looking into the pitch-black room. She murmured, "It's morning already. I haven't slept all night. It's terrifying." With that, she fell onto the bed without even taking off her shoes.
In the courtyard, the Vine Spirit had mastered the sorcery for planting these vegetables. It was at this moment that he took sole charge of the vegetable garden. "This place will be entrusted to me from now on," he said, enthusiastically continuing to cast his sorcery.
Xiao Yi, seeing the Vine Spirit's studious nature, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. "From now on, this place will be yours."
"Don't worry," the Vine Spirit smiled faintly.
Xiao Yi walked away.
At the same time, the Wolf Demon approached the Vine Spirit with a smile. "As expected of a plant-based demon, taking care of vegetables..." He clicked his tongue. "You really have a knack for it."
"If you say so, you must be quite skilled at killing pigs," the Vine Spirit said indifferently, withdrawing his sorcery.
The Wolf Demon's face stiffened. "It seems you've learned new skills, and your attitude towards me has become much more arrogant."
"I'm stating a fact. You are a carnivorous demon, you should..."
"You look better when you're quiet," the Wolf Demon interrupted, turning his gaze towards Mu Anxiao's room. "I wonder if she's thought of anything yet."
"What?" the Vine Spirit asked, confused.
The Wolf Demon sighed lightly. "She didn't want me to say." He then walked away.
The Vine Spirit curled his lips, too lazy to say anything more, and crouched down.
Outside the Golden Gate.
Song Xi yawned as he looked at the unchanged Golden Gate. Then, recalling Xi'er's instructions, he wondered, "My wife said there's a barrier." He stepped back, tilted his head to gaze upwards at the courtyard, and muttered in confusion, "This looks fine to me." He then walked up to the gate and extended a finger. The moment it touched the Golden Gate... he was zapped unconscious.
The Palace.
Xi'er changed her clothes and hurried to appear outside Ouyang Ye's study. Just as she was about to step towards the door, Wang Hu appeared before her. "Xi'er, what is it?" he asked directly.
Xi'er looked impatient. "What are you doing here?"
"My master asked me to guard outside and said," Wang Hu didn't give Xi'er any pleasantries, "What are you doing here?"
"It's none of your business." Xi'er didn't want to talk to Wang Hu.
Wang Hu smiled. "Then don't even think about seeing the master."
"You..."
"If I recall correctly, you're quite afraid of Juan'er," Wang Hu said, interrupting Xi'er.
Xi'er's eyes darkened. "What are you trying to say?"
"If I recall correctly, when you two returned a year ago, Juan'er was jealous of you. That's also why the master found a husband for you," Wang Hu whispered, becoming quite gossipy.
Xi'er frowned. "Why are you saying all this?"
"Juan'er is inside," Wang Hu said, stepping aside. "I remember she once instructed you not to come to see the master alone."
As Wang Hu said, Juan'er had indeed told her this. That was why she always found Song Xi before entering the palace, to avoid making Juan'er suspicious. However, the matter was urgent today, and she had forgotten about it. Hearing Wang Hu say it now, she couldn't help but feel nervous. "Then what should I do?" she asked, her attitude improving.
Wang Hu smiled. "I have a way."
"Tell me," Xi'er urged impatiently.
"Hide and wait for her to leave, then you..."
Wang Hu's words were cut short as Juan'er opened the door and came out. "Your voices are rather loud, aren't they?"
Hearing this, Xi'er quickly lowered her head and said, "Greetings, Master."
Wang Hu glanced at Juan'er and walked away.
Then, Juan'er stepped over the threshold and glared unfriendly at Xi'er, who was alone. "Where is your husband?"
"He... he didn't come," Xi'er said, not daring to look up.
"Why didn't he come? Could it be," Juan'er's jealousy flared, "that you deliberately came alone?"
"I wouldn't dare," Xi'er quickly replied.
"Look up and speak to me," Juan'er commanded coldly.
Xi'er gasped and slowly looked up at Juan'er. "Master, I have an urgent matter to discuss with the master, so I forgot to bring my husband. Please, Master... forgive me." She spoke with great caution.
Juan'er liked Xi'er's demeanor and smiled. "Alright, I forgive you, but," she said, her face chilling again, "you must tell me what you've come here to say to Ye."
"This..." Xi'er knew Juan'er disliked Mu Anxiao and didn't dare to speak.
Seeing this, Juan'er became angry. "Speak. You know I hate your indecisive manner the most."
"Master, I dare not say," Xi'er confessed honestly.
Just then, Ouyang Ye stopped beside Juan'er. "What is it?" he asked.
Hearing this, Juan'er looked calmly at Ouyang Ye and said, "She says she has something to discuss with you."
"Is that so? You go in first," Ouyang Ye said mildly.
Juan'er's eyes sank. "Ye, I..."
"Go in. She already has a husband. Are you afraid...?"
"No, I dare not," Juan'er interrupted.
Xi'er lowered her head.
Ouyang Ye said coldly, "Since you dare not, then go in." He then looked at Xi'er opposite him. "Alright, you can lift your head now."
Juan'er responded, "Yes." She cast one last look at Xi'er before turning and going inside.
Hearing this, Xi'er finally raised her head and looked at Ouyang Ye. "Master, I wanted to talk about Mu Anxiao."
"What about her?" Ouyang Ye's heart leaped.
Xi'er said, "I cleared out the courtyard where I usually practice to give to her, but... I made a Golden Gate there. However, she..." As she spoke, she was intimidated by Ouyang Ye's stern expression and stopped speaking.
Seeing this, Ouyang Ye raised his chin. "Continue speaking. I'm listening."
"Yes," Xi'er nodded, cleared her throat, and continued, "But she doesn't listen to me. She has already started to tamper with the Golden Gate. Not only that, but to steal my gold, she specifically set up a barrier around the courtyard. The moment anyone touches the Golden Gate, they will be electrocuted. Fortunately, my demonic energy is profound, otherwise... the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, I implore you to uphold justice for Xi'er."
Ouyang Ye knew Mu Anxiao was greedy, but he hadn't expected her to be so greedy. Hearing this, he couldn't help but smile. "You came to me to stop her from doing this."
"Yes," Xi'er nodded.
Ouyang Ye smiled.