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“Brother Xiaonan, the person on the bed has no soul…” Lu Nishang whispered softly into Li Xiaonan's ear, her voice so light that only he could hear.
Li Xiaonan's mouth twitched as he thought, Of course, they’ve been dead for at least three months. If there were a soul, that would be terrifying. He placed the two children on the ground and shook his head at Lu Nishang, gently placing his finger on her lips to signal her to be quiet.
“Wives, it’s been a few days since we last met. Have you missed me? I’ve missed you so much!”
Yun Moyu snorted lightly, “I see you haven’t missed us at all! Hmph, it’s only been a few days and you’ve already found another girl! Your speed is too fast! Do you even care about us? Do you care about Xian'er?”
Li Xiaonan was instantly petrified, and even Yuan Xian'er looked at him with a hint of sorrow in her eyes. He stammered anxiously, “No… it’s not like that… let me explain…”
“Pfft!” Li Yanrong rarely showed a bright smile, while Yun Moyu pouted, “Sister Yanrong!”
Li Xiaonan opened his mouth in confusion and scratched his head, “What’s going on?”
Ling Kui laughed, “Silly, those two girls are doing it on purpose!”
Yun Moyu was so angry she stomped her feet, “Ling Kui Sister, you’re helping him too!”
“Alright, alright. We all know what kind of person Xiao Nan is. It’s just more sisters; what’s the big deal?”
Li Xiaonan sighed inwardly; now he couldn’t clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River. “Listen to me; it’s not what you think…”
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Ling Xingyao, who was chewing on a piece of grass and enviously said, “Boss is amazing; he just picked up another girl. Sigh… I thought being close to the water would help me get the moon first. I thought Xian'er would eventually be my wife after knowing her for over ten years. Who knew that getting to know someone for just a few days would beat that…”
Yuan Xian'er slapped him on the head and laughed playfully, “Oh! If you truly liked me, why did you hide in Langya Mountain for ten years without coming down to find me? Don’t act all sour over there!”
Ling Xingyao chuckled softly, scratching his head as he eyed Li Xiaonan's "new wife," Ming Ruoyun. He joked, "This girl has a better figure than you. If I had to choose, I'd pick her too!"
"You!"
Li Xiaonan wrapped his arms around Yuan Xian'er’s waist, gently inhaling the fragrance of her hair. He spoke softly, "I like you; you're more beautiful than her..."
Yuan Xian'er felt a charming face draw closer to her, a subtle fragrance reminiscent of fresh grass enveloping her. As soft lips brushed against hers, warmth surrounded her, and gradually, her gaze became entranced...
Ming Ruoyun frowned slightly, observing everything before her. With a woman's keen intuition, she quickly deduced the relationships between these women and Li Xiaonan. She bowed slightly and said, "Ming Ruoyun has met all of you sisters. I am grateful for the life-saving grace from my benefactor, but I have no inappropriate thoughts towards him. I assume he already has beautiful companions by his side and would not look at me."
"Miss Ming, that's not how it is. You're quite charming and lovely; your figure is excellent. Any man would like someone with your... physique," Ling Xingyao replied with a smile, unconsciously gesturing.
Ming Ruoyun's face flushed red as she instinctively took a step back.
"Ling Xingyao, if you like Ming Ruoyun, I can help you make introductions. However, Xian'er is not someone I will let go of. From now on, she is my woman alone," Li Xiaonan said with a slight smile as he released the dazed Yuan Xian'er.
"Master! Master!" A group of people streamed out from the house, led by An Quan Tao.
"Qingjing Zi! Have you had enough fun?" Dai Lizi scolded as he slapped Qingjing Year on the shoulder.
He shook his head, kneeling with tears in his eyes. "I know a master can save my father! Jingnian begs you both! I can send people to mine double the spirit stones you want; please!" Qingjing Year had long forgotten his identity as a prince and kept bowing to the two.
An Quan Tao twitched at the corner of his mouth and said angrily, "Qingjing Zi, it's not that we won't help; don't you understand your father's condition? You should accept reality instead of..."
Qingjing Year’s expression turned cold as he flicked his front hem and stood up defiantly. "Hmph! My Qingyu City has been offering tribute to you every year. Now that my father is gravely ill and you can't save him, what kind of masters are you?"
"You! I'll destroy you!" An Quan Tao shouted, raising his hand, only to be grasped firmly by Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan sighed, fully aware of Qingjing Year's current state of mind. The pain of losing a loved one could drive anyone to madness. He said calmly, "Qingjing Year, your father isn't beyond saving, but you need to calm down first."
An Quan Tao was taken aback and exclaimed, "Boss, that guy is already dead! How can he be saved?"
"I said he can be saved! Are you questioning me?" Li Xiaonan's expression turned cold, causing An Quan Tao to instinctively shrink back, awkwardly laughing, "I wouldn't dare!"
Qingjing Year laughed through tears, "You... you really can save him?"
Li Xiaonan released An Quan Tao's hand and sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard. The yard was filled with vibrant and exotic flowers, with thirty-six tall and elegant trees surrounding it. As the wind blew, petals fell like rain, covering the ground in layers. A pink flower bud the size of a fist landed on Li Xiaonan's hair, looking beautifully enchanting.
He wasn't boasting; from the moment he saw Lu Nishang, he was confident he could bring back Qing Yu Year. All he needed to do was find the soul and bring it back. Initially, he had been worried about the former Demon Emperor's presence, but later Lu Nishang confessed that she had lied just to return with him; there was no such ghost after all.
After learning the truth, Li Xiaonan felt both amused and exasperated. However, seeing Lu Nishang with tear-filled eyes made him refrain from pursuing the matter further; after all, he had nothing to lose.
An Quan Tao cleared his throat and said, "This is our boss, Li Xiaonan!"
Qingjing Year grinned widely and excitedly took two steps forward towards Li Xiaonan. He intended to kneel but found himself unable to do so.
Li Xiaonan chuckled, "You're going to be the future emperor of Qingyu City; how can you kneel so easily? If your father wakes up and sees you like this, he'll surely be furious at your lack of composure."
Qingjing Year’s face flushed as he replied, "As long as a master can save my father, everyone in Qingyu City will follow your lead and provide all resources for your use!"
Li Xiaonan waved his hand dismissively and said, "Saving a life is more valuable than building a Seven-Level Pagoda; I'm not seeking any rewards."
"I understand. Since you are a master, you naturally do not care for these mundane matters, but..."
"I know what you're worried about. I don't like to doubt others, and I certainly don't like others doubting me. If you don't trust me, you can seek someone more capable!"
Qingjing Year panicked and said, "No, no, no! That's not what I meant. I... I just can't think of how to repay a master... I..."
Li Xiaonan smiled and replied, "Let's discuss that later. First, tell me what exactly is going on with your father?"
After hearing Qingjing Year's description, Li Xiaonan nearly laughed to tears. Qingjing Year could be considered a model son; the old emperor had simply died of old age! Seriously! A person's lifespan is limited, and you really fantasize about the emperor living forever? Come on!
Li Xiaonan internally scoffed at this and began preparing for the soul summoning plan. Regardless of the circumstances, he had already promised to help and would definitely follow through. He first asked Qingjing Year for a courtyard and arranged for everyone accordingly.
An Quan Tao nudged Dai Lizi beside him and transmitted his thoughts, "Chestnut, do you think the boss can actually do it?"
"He shouldn't be boasting..."
"Wow! That's amazing! Our all-powerful boss!"
Li Xiaonan frowned as he distinctly felt An Quan Tao's intense gaze upon him. Inner Thoughts: This old man doesn't have any strange intentions towards me, does he? My sexual orientation is perfectly normal! Although he is somewhat good-looking right now... Ugh, what am I even thinking!
He shook his head and said to everyone, "I will need to enter seclusion for about a week to prepare. Please do not disturb me. Qingjing, take good care of your father's body and ensure it doesn't decay. The effects of Ambergris may have reached their limit. Tao, Chestnut, please assist him."
The three nodded and left the room. For the first time, Qingjing Year did not explode in anger when faced with the truth; instead, he obediently returned to Qinghua Palace.
Li Xiaonan ushered Ling Xingyao, Ice Maiden, Ming Ruoyun, and others out of the room, leaving only those who were truly on his side.
"Hey, ladies, let me introduce you to a little brother!" Li Xiaonan snapped his fingers and closed the door. He rummaged around in the Seven-Level Pagoda for a moment, only to be stunned—his spirit stones were gone, and so was Chen Yaojin.
Furrowing his brows, he felt a realization dawning on him. He summoned the Seven-Level Pagoda, and as his divine sense swept through it, he couldn't help but be startled!
He finally found Chen Yaojin on the first level, grinning wickedly with his mouth wide open, devouring a demon whole. After finishing his meal, he began to meditate cross-legged, while a group of demons retreated to the sides, not daring to move. Li Xiaonan counted briefly and noticed that the number of demons had decreased by a third; normally, the consumption rate should have been within one-fifth. Could it be that all of them were eaten by Chen Yaojin? Just then, Chen Yaojin opened his eyes, cackling with glee, and was about to swallow another demon when he was abruptly pulled out of the Seven-Level Pagoda.
"Boss!"
"Smack!"
Chen Yaojin covered his face in grievance. He didn't even have time to see who else was in the room before Li Xiaonan slapped him hard enough to make his eyes water. Feeling wronged, he thought: Why hadn't the boss looked for him for so long, only to slap him upon their first meeting?
"Little Jin, what are you doing?" Li Xiaonan asked angrily. From what he had just witnessed, it was clear that Chen Yaojin had fallen into the Demon Path.
Chen Yaojin blinked his big eyes and shook his spiky hair with a distressed expression. "Isn't it because you told me to cultivate Swallowing Heaven Avenue? After reaching the second level, absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth just isn't enough! So I ate all the spirit stones you gave me. By the time I got to the third level... there was nothing left to eat! Luckily I'm a Ghost Body, so I secretly came to the Seven-Level Pagoda to eat demons. Boss! You said following you wouldn't leave me hungry, but ever since I started practicing Swallowing Heaven Avenue, I've never been full..."
Li Xiaonan's expression softened slightly. "Aren't there spirit stones and magical treasures on the first level? Why didn't you eat those instead of living creatures? Don't make excuses! If you don't give me a satisfactory answer today, I'll wipe you out! Better than having you harm innocent lives in the future!"
Chen Yaojin lay on the ground and shouted in grievance, "It's unfair! Boss! You didn't let me touch the spirit stones; how could I dare eat them? I thought these demons would eventually be consumed by the Seven-Level Pagoda anyway, so why not let me eat them? Do you think I want to eat them? They aren't even as tasty as baked buns... Boss, do you have any baked buns? I'm hungry..." As he spoke, drool began to drip from his mouth.
Li Xiaonan exhaled deeply. His divine sense stirred slightly; combined with the Harmony Technique, he could clearly tell that Chen Yaojin wasn't lying. Still feeling uneasy, he asked, "Does eating demons affect your state of mind during cultivation?"
Chen Yaojin sat up and tilted his head. "Not at all! The essence of Swallowing Heaven Avenue is that everything in this world can be devoured. If one's heart is righteous, then it's righteous; if one's heart is evil, then it's evil. Boss is a great person, so of course I—Little Jin—must also be a good ghost!"
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