Chapter 1226: Just call Uncle

“Shadow One.”

Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s voice transmitted from inside. Shadow One who was outside immediately responded.

“Master.”

“I haven’t heard the news from there in recent months. Go and ask what’s going on.” Xuanyuan Mo Ze turned around toward him. “I want her latest news.”

“Yes, Subordinate will ask right away.” He replied and then retreated.

He stood at the window for a while, raising his hand to reveal a red rope on his wrist. When he thought of her, the depth of his black eyes was gentle and his heart was filled with tenderness.

Far away from there, Feng Jiu was a bit heartless.

She played with Ye Jing throughout the journey. At every place they went, they would take advantage of the resting time to wander around. The journey that originally would take half a month to reach the Phoenix Empire took them a whole month.

That day, the airship entered the Phoenix Empire’s imperial city and flew into the palace gate.

As soon as the spaceship entered the imperial city, the Feng guards inside the city had quickly reported the news to the palace. They all knew that their mistress was back. Even the people in the city looked up at the airship that suddenly appeared midair and discussed with astonishment.

“Look, isn’t this Ghost Doctor’s airship?”

“It’s the airship. Is Ghost Doctor coming back? Quick, go and have a look!”

The commoners in the city spoke with surprise. They flocked to the airship flying to the palace. But, when they rushed to the palace gate, they only glimpsed the red figure among the crowd going to the palace…

“Feng Jiu is back?” After hearing the Feng guards’ report, Feng Xiao stood up in surprise. “Where?”

“She’s already entering the palace.”

“Have you informed the Retired Emperor?” He asked, striding out.

“We’ve sent someone to inform him.”

After he heard that, Feng Xiao ordered. “Let people prepare a banquet to welcome Little Jiu this evening.” After he spoke, Feng Xiao swept forward.

The Feng guards behind him immediately instructed the subordinates to get things done and then followed him.

Feng Xiao saw the dazzling figure in red from a distance. Seeing his daughter coming home, a big smile appeared on Feng Xiao’s solemn face. “Little Jiu!”

“Father.” Feng Jiu stepped forward quickly to him and hugged his arms. She smiled with her eyes squinted. Her beautiful face was full of joy. “Father, I miss you.”

“Hahaha, Father misses you, too! Girl, you’ve been away for more than a year and just sent a message back. You really make us worried.” He patted her hand and looked at the woman beside Feng Jiu in surprise. “This person is?”

“Ruler.” Ye Jing made a salute on her knees and spoke warmly. “My name is Ye Jing. I’m Feng Jiu’s friend.”

“Oh, it’s Little Jiu’s friend! My daughter, however, seldom brings friends home. You must be close friends.” Feng Xiao smiled and nodded.

‘I stopped by at her house on my way back and then brought her back so that she might come and keep me company.’ Feng Jiu told Ye Jing, “Don’t call my father Ruler, just call him Uncle. I will take you to see my grandfather and grandmother and introduce them to you.”

“Right, just call Uncle. Make yourself at home.” Feng Xiao laughed loudly.

Chapter 1227: A peerless elegance

“Feng Girl? Feng Girl?”

The voice had already heard before the person arrived. However, Feng Jiu was surprised when she heard the voice, as it sounded like a young man in his twenties. She could no longer find a trace of her grandfather’s familiar old and affectionate voice, only a young man’s vigorous voice.

Although the voice was no longer the old and affectionate one she was familiar with, the words Feng Girl were full of familiar feelings. Just as she smiled and looked at the direction of the voice, she saw a figure swept over and came to her in the blink of an eye.

“Feng Girl, why have you gone so long this time? It’s been over a year without knowing when you’re coming back. Grandpa is so worried.”

Feng Sanyuan came in front of Feng Jiu, looked at her from head to foot, and spoke distressfully. “You’ve lost a lot of weight and looked so tanned. Are you eating enough outside? Are you exposed to the sun? You don’t stay home nicely but go out to temper yourself. You can’t even eat well outside and came back so thin.”

Feng Jiu couldn’t help laughing. “Grandfather, it’s not as exaggerated as you said. I’m not the same as before, but not much has changed.”

“No, you’re obviously thin and dark.” Feng Sanyuan insisted. The girl at her side covered her smile. He asked in surprise, “Who is this little girl? You brought her?”

“Grandfather Feng, I’m Ye Jing, Feng Jiu’s friend.”

Ye Jing saluted promptly, feeling very curious. Although she had heard from Feng Jiu that her grandfather looked younger than her father, she still found it incredible when she saw him with her own eyes.

In fact, there were many such cases in the world of immortal cultivation. However, it was very rare in ordinary families. Even some of those who reached the Nascent Soul stage could only recover to middle age at most. Few of them, like Feng Jiu’s grandfather, had returned to the peak of their youth.

The cultivation of immortals was defying the laws of nature. It’s not surprising for those who had strong cultivation to recover their youthful vigour.

She had heard her father say it was the same in their country. In places like the Eight Supreme Empires, there were many cultivators over a hundred years of age. There were even many who did not choose their companions until they were two or three hundred years old.

Therefore, she didn’t think it’s strange that Grandpa Feng remarried when he was 60 or 70 years old.

“So you’re Feng girl’s friend! Now that you’re here, have fun and treat it as your home.” Feng Sanyuan smiled and then told Feng Jiu, “Then, entertain Ye Jing well first. A banquet is set up tonight to welcome you.”

“Yes.” Feng Jiu smiled. “Let’s go to see my grandmother and uncle first.”

So, several of them went to the harem to visit Su Xi first. Feng Jiu took out all the gifts she bought for them and chatted in the palace hall for a while before going to rest.

In the evening, Feng Jiu changed into a white female dress. The snow-white dress was simple and stylish. When she wore this, it formed a very different style from when she was dressed in the red flamboyant men’s robes.

If she was as dazzling as the sun in a red men’s robes, then she was as pure as the bright moon in the sky when she’s dressed in white. Whether it was the red suit or the white dress, she could manage to wear them with a distinctive air of honour and splendour.

She had a peerless elegance and beauty that stirred people’s hearts. Even Ye Jing, as a woman, couldn’t help but stare at her..

Chapter 1228: Feng Jiu dressed as a girl

“Feng Jiu, you’re so beautiful in a women’s dress!”

Ye Jing couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration and looked at her from head to toe. She couldn’t believe how enchanting Feng Jiu was in a female dress. Compared to her wearing the red suit, she looked like a completely different person

“It’s not like that.” She chuckled and took her hand. “Alright, I’ll show you around the palace. Then, we’ll go out to see the city.”

“Good!” Ye Jing smiled, followed her to wander around the palace and looked at the scenery inside, then left a message that they’d return before the banquet. After that, they went out of the palace gate.

After returning to this place, Feng Jiu arranged the Feng guards to return to the Feng mansion. It was the same for Bi Shan and several others. Now, there were only two people following Feng Jiu, Leng Shuang and Leng Hua.

Although among those around Feng Jiu their strengths were not the best, their loyalty couldn’t be compared with that of others. They had been with her the longest and had accompanied her in most of her experiences. They would only follow whatever she instructed them to do without any doubts or hesitations.

That’s one of the reasons she brought them with her.

Even though Feng Jiu hadn’t returned for a long time, as soon as she appeared, the city’s civilians still recognized her and each one of them greeted her. Some fruitsellers wanted to give her fruits to take back to eat. Ye Jing was very surprised.

“Princess.”

“Your Royal Highness.”

“Your Royal Highness…”

Pure and simple voices resounded with joy. Along the way, the civilians called out and some waved at her and shouted from afar.

“Your Royal Highness, you haven’t been to our stall for a long time.”

“Your Royal Highness, our restaurant recently introduced some new speciality dishes.”

“Your Royal Highness…”

Ye Jing looked at Feng Jiu, who greeted the crowd with a smile, and said, “The customs in your city are really simple. This can’t be seen elsewhere.”

“That’s because my father used to be the Defender General of the State and I used to wander around in the city. The people in the city are familiar with us.” Feng Jiu chuckled. After walking for a while, she told Ye Jing, “I’m telling you, some of the local stalls are more authentic than those in the restaurants. I’ll take you to have a taste.”

She took Ye Jing to the stall she used to frequent, ordered some snacks, and told her while eating, “I will take you to see my Big Brother’s home tomorrow and the place where my family used to live. The two places are next to each other.”

“Okay.” She nodded in response and asked, “So, is your Big Brother not coming back?”

“It’s not certain whether he’s coming back. But, I believe that he will certainly go to the Eight Supreme Empires in the future. He has good talent and he has been getting experience outside all the time. He has more actual combat experience and strong combat effectiveness.”

While speaking, she was eating some food. “Your turn. Will you report to the One-Star Academy after returning this time?”

“Mm. I’ll report to the academy. I don’t know if I can be chosen as a disciple by the sect, but, I have to try.” After a brief pause, Ye Jing continued, “I’m also in the quota by recommendations. If it hadn’t been for the trouble at home, I would have passed much earlier.”

“That’s good. I’ll see you again if I have a chance.” Feng Jiu moved the plate with the snacks to her. “Taste this.”

Chapter 1229: Another visit to Peach Blossom Ridge

After eating snacks and strolling around the Imperial City, they returned to the palace when it was getting dark.

When they returned, the banquet was ready. There were no other people, only a few of their family. This time, Feng Jiu saw the child that she brought back midway of the journey, Sunny.

The child, who was four years of age at that time had now turned seven. He was a little shy, standing behind and peeking at her from time to time but didn’t dare to come forward. She smiled and waved. “Sunny, come here.”

He took a glance at Feng Sanyuan.

“Go over there!” He smiled and motioned him to go. The child came forward happily at Feng Jiu’s side and gave her a salute.

“Princess.” He knew her. She’s the kind sister who brought him here.

“Do you still remember me?” She rubbed his head, asking with a smile.

“I remember.” He was both happy and shy. After glancing at Feng Jiu, he quickly dropped his head.

“You’ve grown a lot taller. Have you cultivated and studied hard?” She asked.

He raised his head and nodded. “Yes, I have. The ruler and the Retired Emperor all taught me to protect my little master in the future.”

“Mm. That’s my little uncle. You should cultivate and study well. Later on, you must protect him well, you know?” In fact, it was also good to arrange him as her little uncle’s playmate. The child had a better constitution than most people and would be able to cultivate faster in the future.

Being able to nurture him so that he’s growing up together with her little uncle was good for both of the kids. After all, their friendship would be more solid as they grew up together.

“Mm, Sunny will.” The little guy’s face looked very serious. He faced Feng Jiu and nodded with assurance.

“I’m going to Peach Blossom Ridge tomorrow. Come with me, then!” She reckoned that his relatives hadn’t seen him for a long time. She’ll bring him there tomorrow.

The little guy’s eyes brightened but he had some hesitation. “May I go?” He looked at Feng Xiao father and son.

Feng Xiao smiled. “When the Princess told you to go, you go.”

“Yes.” Only then did he smile happily.

“There’s no one here. Sit next to me!” Feng Jiu motioned to him to sit down and dine together.

Because it’s a family banquet, the topic they talked most about was what Feng Jiu did outside. When the night got darker, everyone dispersed and went back to rest.

The next morning, Feng Jiu took Ye Jing as well as Leng Shuang, Leng Hua and Sunny to Peach Blossom Ridge. They went in a horse-drawn carriage. Even Cloud Devouring Beast, Little Black and Old White came out of the space and went together with them.

“Is this Peach Blossom Ridge? Do you think the peach blossom here is blooming all year round? ” Ye Jing looked up at the mountain. She could only see it from afar. The mountain was all red and incomparably beautiful.

“Correct. What do you think about this place? I’ve lived here for some time before. It’s quiet and perfect for both cultivation and leisure. Most importantly, the peach blossoms here are very pleasing to the eyes, especially when the wind blows and the petals fall, it’s just like the rain of flowers, just like the fairyland.”

Feng Jiu moved forward, talking while looking at the peach blossoms all over the mountain. Back to the familiar place, looking at this pleasant scenery, her mood could only relax.

“Ye Jing, shall we stay here for two days?” She looked sideways to Ye Jing and asked with a smile.

Chapter 1230: He’s not alone

“That’s fine! But, don’t you need to return to the palace?”

“They are all in the Imperial City. Are you perhaps afraid that I don’t see my family?” Feng Jiu chuckled. “What’s more, I just met them yesterday. It’s nothing to stay here for two days. If I’m back for a long time, I’ll live here for a while.”

As they walked up the mountain, they chatted, followed by Sunny and a few small beasts. When she got to the top, she told Ye Jing, “Have a look around. I’ll come to see you later.”

“Good.” Ye Jing responded. Seeing her taking Sunny to the Peach Blossom Forest, she roamed around in the forest and enjoyed the scenery here.

At the other side, Feng Jiu took Sunny to a courtyard. Before they got close, several figures appeared.

“Sunny!”

Several members of the Zhao family who had cultivated into ghost cultivators were able to appear during the day. When they saw Sunny follow their Mistress here, they were very excited.

“Mistress, many thanks for bringing Sunny to see us.” They thanked her immediately after giving her a salute.

Feng Jiu glanced at them and smiled. “It seems that several of you have made progress in your cultivation. That’s good. I will tell my father when I go back to let him bring Sunny to you once a month.”

They looked at each other and thanked her again excitedly. “Many thanks, Mistress.”

They know that they were ghosts and their cultivations weren’t strong. If they got too close or made too frequent contacts with him, it would deplete Sunny’s yang energy. So, they had never gone out to see him in the palace.

“Grandfather, Grandmother, Father, Mother, Sunny misses you.” The little guy threw himself in his mother’s arms. Although he felt very cold, he was happy to see them.

Seeing this, Feng Jiu said with a smile, “You must have a lot of things to talk about as a family. I won’t disturb you. My friends and I will stay here these two days as well as Sunny. You can get together.”

“Yes.” They answered happily. After watching Feng Jiu turn around and leave, they brought Sunny into the courtyard and inquired about his situation in the past two years.

They stayed in this place for two days. A couple of days later, they returned to the Imperial City at noon. When they reached the city, Feng Jiu took Ye Jing to see Guan Xi Lin’s home.

“This is my Big Brother’s house. He’s been alone since he broke away from the Guan family. My Big Brother has been trying to find his father’s whereabouts. He hopes that he can bring his father back to the Guan family that he’s established by his own hands one day.”

“Princess.”

“Princess.”

Feng Jiu walked inside with Ye Jing. The guards and steward in the house saw her and hurriedly gave her a salute.

Ye Jing listened to Feng Jiu talking all the way. While looking at the scenery in the mansion, she saw that everything was quiet and exquisite. But, if the big mansion did not even have a master, she couldn’t help thinking, how lonely it would be for Guan Xi Lin to live here alone.

“Although he hasn’t found his father yet, fortunately, he still has you as his sister and also your family. He’s not alone.” She told Feng Jiu at her side.

“Yes! He is not alone, we are all his family. ” Feng Jiu smiled. “It would be better if he could return with a wife, then have several children. It would be livelier then.”

Chapter 1231: A detailed talk in the palace hall

Seeing Feng Jiu staring at herself with a smile, Ye Jing felt her cheeks heat up. “What are you staring at me for? You should talk to your Big Brother about this.”

“Yes, I will tell my Big Brother.” She chuckled and took her to stroll around the Guan mansion, then they went back to the Feng mansion.

“This place has been my own residence since my father moved to the palace. I asked all my people to live here. This house must be inhabited. If it’s unoccupied for a long time, it will be completely deserted.”

“Besides, the mansion has a cook with fabulous cooking skill.” Feng Jiu took her into the Feng mansion. After Ye Jing became familiar with the place, Feng Jiu arranged a courtyard for her.

The mansion’s people were ecstatic to see Feng Jiu coming back. The shouts of “Mistress” rang out in the mansion from time to time. Most notably, the kitchen staff started bustling when they knew that their Mistress was back, intending to cook delicious food for the owner.

They stayed immediately in the mansion. One evening, Feng Jiu recalled there was one thing she forgot to tell her father and left for the palace.

After finding her father busy handling affairs at the palace, she dismissed the others and stepped forward to call out ‘Father’.

“Little Jiu, I haven’t seen your shadows these past two days. I just heard from the Feng guards that you’re just back at the Feng mansion. Are you planning not to stay at the palace?” Feng Xiao laid aside his work and looked at her.

“Although the palace is very good, I like to live in the mansion better. I feel attached to the place since I’ve lived there for so long. It’s not easy for me to come back. Of course, I want to go back to my old courtyard!” She walked to his side and took his hand.

Feng Xiao shook his head helplessly. “Alright, alright, it’s up to you. After leaving the palace, you’re here to look for your Father. Is anything the matter?”

“Mm. I have something to tell you.” Her expression turned grave. “I haven’t told you that I asked the Black Market to inquire about Mother.”

Feng Xiao was startled to hear this. With his heart throbbing, he asked with surprise, “And then? What’s the news?” When his daughter came back this time, she told them that she had become a Nascent Soul cultivator and that Fire Phoenix had reached adulthood. He was very happy about this.

This meant she got stronger. Even if they didn’t follow her outside to protect her, she could cope with many unknown dangers.

He told her before not to act rashly when she’s still weak and a fledgeling. But now it was different. Not only were the Phoenix Empire a strong country and its people lived in harmony but also the country had been promoted in rank and had expanded its power.

In particular, Little Jiu’s Ghost Doctor name was famous all over the world. She also became a Nascent Soul cultivator at such a young age, ranked amongst the powerful cultivators. With such strength, she no longer needs to be afraid of the mighty century-old alchemy clan of the Shangguan family.

His heart ached at the thought of the beloved who had been separated from him for many years. It’s his incompetence that kept husband and wife apart for so many years.

Seeing her father’s surprise, Feng Jiu sighed inwardly. If she could bring her mother back earlier, maybe his parents could have been reunited earlier. She suppressed her mood as she said, “The Shangguan family have been imprisoning Mother for years, limiting her movement and freedom. They have been using Mother to refine medicine for the Shangguan family. In these ten years, if I haven’t commissioned the Black Market to investigate, I wouldn’t know that Mother was imprisoned by them.”

Chapter 1232: Grown up Fire Phoenix

“They are so hateful!” When he heard the story from his daughter’s mouth, Feng Xiao roared out with hatred, his voice indignant, his gaze fierce and his heart was boiling with rage. He clenched his fists tightly and slammed it onto the table.

His anger flared up at the thought that his memory had been sealed and his beloved woman had been imprisoned. The Shangguan family had bullied them and they were simply too intolerable! It’s nothing much for him, but he really felt grief for Wanrong for having parents that treated the daughter in such a cold blooded manner.

“There’s one more thing.” Feng Jiu looked at her furious father. “The Shangguan family knew Father’s identity and also knew that I am your daughter. When I was there, they wanted to acknowledge the familial relationship with me in the middle of the street, but I did not respond to them.”

“They knew?” Feng Xiao asked with a frown. “They didn’t deal with you?”

“They can’t deal with me. Today, I came to see Father to tell you about my plan.” She told him in an unhurried voice. “Mother is no longer at the Shangguan’s mansion. She was accepted as the last disciple of San Yang Zi, an alchemist at the Pill Sun Sect in the Eight Supreme Empires.”

“Not to mention Mother wasn’t in the Shangguan’s family, even if she’s there, that kind of clan and close relatives had nothing to seek connections with us. However, I don’t think the Shangguan family will stop there. They should still try coming to look for Father. They don’t know that Father has recovered all the memories. So then…”

“You mean, your mother is not there anymore? She’s been taken away by an alchemist called San Yang Zi?”

Feng Xiao was stunned. For a moment, there’s an unspeakable feeling in his heart. More than a decade had passed, would she still remember him? Was she still the way she was? Would she return from the Eight Supreme Empires?

“Mm.”

She replied, “Don’t worry, Father. I came back this time just to tell you about this matter, so you can guard against the Shangguan family. I’ll go to the Eight Supreme Empires to find my mother in Pill Sun Sect. Please be at ease! I will bring Mother back to you. ”

“I know. Don’t worry about the Shangguan family.” Feng Xiao nodded. He started to ponder in his heart about ways to deal with this problem.

Feng Jiu didn’t say much and left him alone inside the palace hall. She left the palace and went to the mansion.

In the following days, as the identity of Ghost Doctor as the Phoenix Empire’s princess was made public, various countries sent generous gifts one after another. Not only did different countries send gifts, but even influential families specially sent gifts in order to befriend her family.

All these things were handled by Feng Xiao. After coming back and travelling around with Ye Jing, Feng Jiu was getting ready to leave.

She first arranged the Feng guards and told them to guard the Phoenix Empire in her absence, so that no one would invade their imperial territory.

She had no idea how long it would take her this time to come back. Today’s Phoenix Empire could be said both strong and weak. If something really happened when she wasn’t here, she wouldn’t be able to help. Thus, she had an idea in mind.

“Fire Phoenix.”

With her call, a ray of light flashed out of the space and fell in front of her.

It was a teenager in a flaming robe, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with an unusually handsome face, flaming crimson hair, shrouded by a strong ancient aura all over his body.

Chapter 1233: Leaving the Divine Beast behind as the Empire’s Guardian

“Mistress.”

Fire Phoenix looked at her with a delighted smile. He wanted to throw itself on her for a hug, but after some thoughts, he felt that this wasn’t proper. After all, he was now an adult and could no longer be cradled in her arms with its bottoms bare, wearing only undergarment to cover its chest and belly.

Feng Jiu looked at the young Fire Phoenix with a profound feeling similar to watching her child grow up. Since Fire Phoenix began to meditate, he had never come out. At the time she entered the Nascent Soul stage and became a Nascent Soul cultivator, he entered adulthood at the same time.

Looking at the Fire Phoenix who was half a head taller than she was, her eyes were gentle.

“Fire Phoenix, there is something I want to discuss with you when I call you out.” She looked at him and spoke with a smile on her face. “You know that I plan to go to the Eight Supreme Empires, but I’m not at ease with the Phoenix Empire here and worried about Father and Grandfather.”

When he heard that, Fire Phoenix’s expression changed. He asked, “Mistress wishes for me to stay behind to guard the Phoenix Empire and protect them?”

“Correct.”

She nodded. “You are the ancient divine beast Fire Phoenix. Our country is the Phoenix Dynasty. You were born here in the Nine Entrapment Woods. This is your home. If you are still a baby, it’s a different thing. But now, you have successfully advanced into adulthood. I hope you can stay here as the Phoenix Empire’s Guardian Beast.”

“The empire’s guardian?” He looked at her and asked, “What about Mistress? If I stay to guard the Phoenix Empire, who will guard Mistress? Who can save you if you encounter danger in the Eight Supreme Empires? ”

This was what he’s worried about. Perhaps, his Mistress could deal with everything alone here. But, at the Eight Supreme Empires, what if she encountered some danger without him by her side?

He shook his head at this thought. “I don’t quite agree. I want to protect Mistress more than guarding the Phoenix Empire and Mistress’ family.” Even if he stayed in the space to cultivate and didn’t come out, he could sense it when his Mistress encountered mortal danger. Naturally, he would be able to come out and rescue her. But, if he stayed here as his Mistress ordered, even if he sensed her in danger, he couldn’t help!

“No, if I met someone that I can’t defeat, I can still run away!”

She stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. “I can feel more at ease with you guarding here. But, if you stay and there’s nothing happening, you need to practice in the cave-dwelling. I’ve thought about it, this won’t take long. Wait for me to come back. If there are no major issues here, you can come with me, okay?”

“What if you don’t return after many years?” He asked somewhat dejectedly. From her manner, it seemed she had no intention to bring him.

“It won’t be for many years.” Her bright eyes fell on Fire Phoenix. With a solemn tone, she said, “I will bring my mother back to my father. You may rest assured that I will come back within three years.”

Seeing this, he could only nod. “This is what you said, at most for three years. If you don’t come back after three years, I will go find you.”

He was really worried that she was out there alone, especially in the Eight Supreme Empires, where her strength was only at the Nascent Soul level. He was a little uneasy that he was not by her side when she encountered danger.

“Mm.” She smiled and nodded. She reached forward and hugged him. With a gentle voice, she said, “Thank you, Fire Phoenix.”

Chapter 1234: Long-term matters

In her embrace, Fire Phoenix had the feeling of being held in her arms when he was a child. There was a grin on his face. Feng Jiu was his Mistress, yet more like a human’s mother.

He had been following her since childhood, from the initial disdain and contempt to being fond of her from the bottom of his heart and acknowledged her. At every step of the way, they were growing together.

“Mistress, since I’m not at your side to protect you, you must take good care of yourself and don’t get hurt.” He was still uneasy. “Three years later, you must remember to come back to pick me up.”

“Mm, I will.” She smiled, then she took him to the palace and told her grandfather and father about it.

At the palace.

“What? You want Fire Phoenix to stay as the empire’s guardian? That won’t do! ”

Feng Sanyuan and Feng Xiao objected. “You don’t have to worry about the Phoenix Empire. Now various countries come to congratulate us. Those forces and influential families just want to make friends with us. We will be fine here. Instead, if you are going alone to the Eight Supreme Empires without Fire Phoenix, how can we rest assured?”

Feng Sanyuan said this while waving his hand and shaking his head: “No, I don’t agree with this. I don’t agree. You have to bring Fire Phoenix with you.”

Feng Xiao conceded. “Yes, Little Jiu, don’t worry about this side! Judging from the current situation, there will be no danger here. Although we are a sixth-grade country at the moment, even the first-grade country will not be stupid enough to attack us when we have such strength.”

Fire Phoenix’s eyes lit up at their words. He looked up at his Mistress. They wouldn’t let him stay. If she agreed, he could go with her to the Eight Supreme Empires!

However, Feng Jiu shook her head and spoke resolutely. “No. I’m not worried about the first-grade country’s various forces. I’m worried about the Eight Supreme Empire’s people.”

After a pause, she said, “The rise of the Phoenix Empire is too fast that it is bound to attract envy. Even if various nations do not do anything, there is no guarantee that they will not secretly ask people to deal with us. It just needs one powerful man from the Eight Supreme Empires to destroy a country.”

At this point, she frowned slightly. “When I went to the Hell Mountains, I met a powerful man whose strength was absolutely above the Nascent Soul. If that kind of powerful man wants to attack, no matter how many Feng guards won’t be able to stop him. But, Fire Phoenix is different. Even the most powerful cultivators are no match for the adult ancient divine beast. With the growth of Fire Phoenix today, his power can crush everything, including the strong ones above the Nascent Soul.”

The two men’s faces were solemn when they heard this. Indeed, what they have seen and met is just one corner of the Golden Mountain. There were too many powerful people in this world. Would they have the strength to protect their emperor if the powerful men had the strength above the Nascent Soul level?

She looked at them. “That’s why I want to leave Fire Phoenix here for three years. If nothing serious happens in three years, it should be alright. Even if something happens, I will feel at ease that Fire Phoenix is here.”

Feng Xiao father and son took a look at each other, then at Fire Phoenix, then at Feng Jiu. “But if Fire Phoenix stays, what will you do? You go there by yourself. Isn’t it dangerous in such an environment without Fire Phoenix by your side? ”

She smiled. “You don’t have to worry about that. I won’t hide my abilities when I go there.”

Chapter 1235: Entering the Eight Supreme Empires

They finally agreed to it. Also, her worry was also reasonable, if someone really invited a powerful man from the Eight Supreme Empires to deal with their Phoenix Empire, no one would dare to come forward to help them.

As for her, as long as she restrained her brilliance, there might not be any big problem. However, they all were unconvinced, because it wouldn’t be calm wherever she went.

Sigh! Let it be, let her go out and temper herself! Now they could only trust in her.

“Father, Grandfather, I have been back for a few days. I plan to leave in a few days and send Ye Jing home on the way.” Feng Jiu looked at the two men. “Everything has already been arranged. Eight Feng guards will stay behind. This time, I’ll only bring Leng Shuang, Leng Hua, and Du Fan?”

“You won’t bring the Feng guards? You…” Feng Xiao was worried. Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted.

“Don’t be flustered. Feng Girl said she’s not bringing them with her. She must have a reason.” Feng Sanyuan glared at him. “Don’t listen to your father, Feng Girl.”

Feng Jiu smiled. “It’s because we’re going to an unfamiliar place. The more ordinary it is, the less trouble it will cause. Even when Leng Shuang comes, I may ask her to make some changes. ”

“No matter what you decide, we believe you. However, you must remember that if you encounter danger that you can’t defeat, you must escape. There is nothing more important than living, you know?” Feng Sanyuan spoke calmly.

“Mm, I know.” She nodded. “Please take good care of yourselves when I’m not at home.”

“Don’t worry! We will.” The two men nodded.

Then, after a few days, Feng Jiu said farewell to her family and sent Ye Jing home. At the same time, they also finally departed for the Eight Supreme Empires.

Shortly after she left, the Shangguan family sent three elders to the door. Feng Xiao, based on the discussion with Feng Jiu, refused to acknowledge the familial relationship and rejected their intention.

Even if Shangguan Wanrong came back in the future, they just wanted to acknowledge Shangguan Wanrong instead of the Shangguan family relatives.

Feng Jiu didn’t take Fire Phoenix with her, but she took the three beasts of Old White, Little Black and Cloud Devouring Beast. However, in order not to attract attention, she put them all into her space.

She thought that when she got there, she would first set up a house in the town near Pill Sun Sect to house Leng Shuang and the others.

The Eight Supreme Empires were mysterious to the people here. They were not only far away from here, but also dangerous. It’s not easy to get there.

People from the Nebula Sect came to choose their disciples. In addition to going back in an airship, some of them sent the selected disciples directly through the transmission array.

And the fastest way to and fro was indeed the transmission array. However, it took a lot of spirit stones to open the transmission array once. It can go back and forth almost in a blink of an eye, but not all sects would use the transmission array.

Even a big sect like the Nebula Sect was only able to use airships because they could also explain local customs of various regions, the things to pay attention to when they got there and the rules of the sect while travelling on the airship. At the same time, it was also to prepare them psychologically for a change in identity.

After encountering many dangers, it took more than three months for Feng Jiu’s party to finally enter the Eight Supreme Empires’ border…

Chapter 1236: Travelling in disguise

“Leng Shuang, the stuff inside for you is… a mask.”

She looked at her and said matter of factly: “Your appearance is too outstanding and you’re a woman. At your current strength, it’s hard to protect yourself without strength. Just put this on. When you put on this mask, you’ll be inconspicuous when you walk into the crowd. Come, I’ll teach you how to use it.”

“Thank you, Mistress.” Leng Shuang took it. Under Feng Jiu’s guidance, she put the mask on her face.

After putting on the mask, she touched her face and a glint flashed by her eyes. This mask was like her own face and she didn’t feel like wearing a mask. She had no idea what it’s like to wear a mask.

While she was lost in thought, Leng Hua took out a mirror from the space and handed it over to her. “Sister, take a look. The mask made by Mistress is so good that I don’t even recognize you.”

Leng Shuang took a look at the mirror and she saw that her originally cold and elegant appearance was hidden. Her current face could only be regarded as pretty but it’s really unnoticeable. Seeing this, she smiled. “Mistress, this mask is so good. I will always wear it.”

“What are you always wearing it for.” Feng Jiu shook her head and smiled. “This mask can’t be worn year-round. You should occasionally let the skin breathe. But generally, there’s nothing wrong with wearing it. Just remember to take it off occasionally so that your skin can breathe freely.”

“Yes.” She nodded.

Du Fan saw that and his eyes lit up. He turned toward Feng Jiu. “Mistress, do you still have such a mask? Can I have one, too? You see, I’m also very handsome, and I’m worried about being stared at!”

Hearing this, Feng Jiu rolled her eyes. “Do you think this thing is common like tofu sold on the street? How many do you want? I only prepared one for Leng Shuang. Besides, didn’t you call yourself a handsome scholar? Isn’t this look very good? ”

“I was thinking that your treasure was good, that by putting it on, a person would completely change.” He smiled sheepishly, coveting the good stuff.

“That’s alright. You don’t need to be greedy. I’ve prepared these things for all of you.” She took things out of her space. “Come, all of these are for all of you. There are magic weapons for self-defence and some life-saving medicinal pills. Come and get them.”

She divided the things among the three of them and explained, “Based on the plan I mentioned on the road, we should first buy a house in the city nearest to the Pill Sun Sect. It would be better to set up a shop to sell some medicinal herbs and so on. Anyway, we will first take root and become familiar with the place.”

“Don’t worry, Mistress, we will.”

Several of them answered and happily put away all the things she gave them. These were absolutely priceless when they were put outside, but the Mistress gave them out at will.

“Wait for me. Leng Shuang, come with me.” Feng Jiu told Du Fan and Leng Hua to wait there while she and Leng Shuang went to the other side of the forest.

Not long after, the two came out. Feng Jiu, originally dressed in red, had changed her appearance. She made up her face a little and then changed her red dress into a blue one. It reduced her brilliance a lot.

“Alright, let’s go!” A red dress was too eye-catching, perhaps Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s men could find out. She also wanted to find an opportunity to quietly take a look at his current situation! He couldn’t know that she’s here.

At this time, Ren Xiang at Green Gallop still didn’t know that Feng Jiu had left…

Chapter 1237: Where did she go?

When he received the order from his superior asking him to report Feng Jiu’s latest situation, he sent his men to investigate. However, when they checked, they then knew that after returning to the Phoenix Empire, nobody knew the whereabouts of Ghost Doctor after she left. Therefore, they hurriedly reported the news to Ren Xiang.

“What? Gone? How did she go missing? Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on her?” Ren Xiang wrung his brows and glared at his subordinates. He shouted, “Even if you lost her, she should know which country she went to, right?”

The kneeling subordinates hung their heads even lower. Each one of them didn’t dare to speak.

“You don’t know?” Ren Xiang’s voice raised up slightly with surprise and reprimanded them. “What did you eat? You’ve followed a person yet have no idea where she’s gone? Not even knowing which country she’s gone to? Why don’t you go quickly and find it out for me? What are you doing here being stupefied?”

“Yes.” It was only then that the kneeling subordinates retreated quickly and dared not stay any longer.

“Where did she run away to? Is it possible that she went to a first-grade country?” Ren Xiang walked around in the courtyard with hands clasped behind his back while mumbling in a low voice. “She advanced to the Golden Core stage while at the second-star academy. This one year and a half, I don’t know if she’s advanced again. Where did she go this time?”

“However, with her strength and reputation, as long as she does not go to the depths of the mountains, no one will attack her here.” He’s not worried about the danger. But, Master wanted to hear her news. What should he give them?

Should he just send word that he didn’t even know where Ghost Doctor was? He would suffer as soon as the news got back. But if he didn’t send the info, he would be in trouble.

After giving it some thoughts, he’d better report it truthfully. Otherwise, it would be the same if they sent someone down. So he turned and walked into the room, and soon sent the message.

Compared to Feng Jiu who took three months to reach the Eight Supreme Empires, Ren Xiang’s news was received in only a month or so.

After handling the affairs in the palace, Xuanyuan Mo Ze returned to his residence.

Xuanyuan Empire was one of the Eight Supreme Empires. The imperial ruler of a country was addressed as the Holy Emperor. He led the country and his consciousness covered every inch of the land.

Of course, those sects were the exception.

Among the Eight Supreme Empires, only those sects were not included in the countries’ territorial boundaries. They had their own borders and were not owned by any country nor were they under the control of any country.

Nowadays, in addition to the Holy Emperor, Xuanyuan Mo Ze had the greatest power in the Xuanyuan Empire. However, after taking care of the affairs at the palace, he left and did not reside there.

In his mansion, he stood by the pond with his hands clasped behind his back, frowning slightly as he thought of the news Ren Xiang had sent.

How could they not find her? Where would she have gone to? When he heard the last news that she brought several people to the Hell Mountains with her Golden Core strength, he was on tenterhooks for fear that she would encounter danger inside.

She dared to go in such a place merely relying on her Golden Core strength. You know, if one didn’t manage well, one would die there.

But when he thought about it, that’s exactly what she would do. That person, was there anything she didn’t dare to do?

Fortunately, in the end, she came out safely. But now, where did she go?

Without news, he felt flustered. At this moment, he really wanted to go back and find out where she had gone.

Chapter 1238: Feng Jiu, the beggar

Meanwhile, a petite figure dressed in a shabby beggar attire was coming in from the city gate of the Xuanyuan Empire’s Imperial City.

Her face was smeared with dirt but her particularly bright and clever eyes were cunningly looking around. And this person was no other than Feng Jiu, whose hobby was disguising herself as a beggar.

When they went to the city nearest to the Pill Sun Sect, they learned that the sect would not recruit students until the spring of next year. Therefore, seeing that she could not enter the Pill Sun sect, she came up with the idea of Xuanyuan Mo Ze.

She thought that since she couldn’t go to find her mother, she’d better find Xuanyuan Mo Ze first. She’d give him a surprise attack to see whether he had a beauty in his arms while she’s not present.

So, having settled Leng Shuang and several others as well as the few little beasts in the house purchased there, she inquired for Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s news and came to the Imperial City.

She heard that although Xuanyuan Mo Zo was the crown prince, he didn’t reside in the palace but in a mansion in the Imperial City.

As she walked, she thought about how to get into the house.

She would be able to walk in as soon as she revealed her identity or found Gray Wolf, but wasn’t that a lot less fun? She really wanted to know if he would recognize her if she were to slip into his mansion.

There was a glimmer of excitement in her heart when she had this idea.

However, his mansion must have been under martial law. It wouldn’t be easy for her to get in!

So, she shuttled around the Imperial City in her beggar disguise, listening for news, and occasionally sat at a place a little far from his residence, eating steamed buns while mulling over ideas.

In this way, for three consecutive days, she sometimes saw Gray Wolf coming in and out of the place but did not see Xuanyuan Mo Ze appear. Until, three days later, in the morning, she followed the old man who had come out of the crown prince’s mansion to purchase stuff and heard what he was saying to the people around him.

“My distantly related nephew is coming, so I asked the steward to arrange for him to be a servant boy in the mansion. I expect he will be here at noon. Go to the gate and pick him up at the city gate later. I still have work to do when I get back! I don’t have time to pick him up in person.”

“But I don’t know your nephew! Since you ask my help to pick him up, you should at least tell me a trait of his!” The tall, thin man next to him spoke.

“His trait? It’s hard to say what he looks like. I only saw him once when he was seven or eight years old. After so many years, how do you know what he looks like? But I told him in my letter to tie a red cloth to his hands. If you wait at the city gate, you will recognize him. ”

“Ok! I see.” The tall, thin man answered, helping with the shopping.

Behind, Feng Jiu was crunching a piece of fruit noisily while looking all over the place. An idea sprang to her mind in an instant.

She glanced at the two men walking in front of her. They were two Foundation Building cultivators, but they were only servants who had been bought in the house. These days she wandered through the city and saw that most of the street vendors and workers in the shops were Foundation Buildings and Golden Core cultivators.

Some of those people were waiters in restaurants, some were shop guards, some were peddlers hawking their wares in the street. It was an eye-opener for her.

These cultivators were highly valued in a clan. It’s only in such a place that they turned into people doing odd jobs.

Chapter 1239: I’m Da Niu

There was no lack of shopkeepers at this place who were at the level of Nascent Soul. She became speechless. In a first-grade country, one powerful Nascent Cultivator would take charge as a clan head or even a family ancestor. However, at this place, he would just drift along as a shopkeeper. It’s truly hopeless.

But after a few days, she calmed down a lot. Where there were the strong, there were the weak. She knew long ago, but she didn’t expect that the so-called weak people in this place were doing odd jobs.

In spite of this, however, with Nascent Soul cultivators in charge, it’s very possible that ordinary people dared not mess around in these places.

As she walked along, eating fruit, she contemplated in her heart. She came to a deserted place, changed her clothes, wiped the dust off her face, and turned into an ordinary boy in a set of black clothes. Her pair of clever and crafty eyes glimmered with stratagem. Then, she went to the city gate.

After waiting for a few days, she finally got such an opportunity. Of course, she had to seize it.

She went to the gate of the city to wait. From morning till noon, she didn’t see anyone. She couldn’t help being a little anxious. Could this person get lost or fail to come? Then, didn’t her plan fall through?

While she was still pondering the situation, she saw a figure pulling a burlap sack into the city. The person held the sack with a hand tied with a red cloth. While walking, he looked around as if looking for someone.

Feng Jiu quickly stepped forward and pulled him aside. “You are that…that…What’s your name again?”

“I’m Da Niu. Did my uncle ask you to pick me up?”

“Oh! Yes, right, it’s Da Niu. It’s Da Niu. ” Feng Jiu patted her head and said with a smile, “Look, it’s my brain. I can’t believe I remembered the name wrong, but fortunately, it’s alright as long as I pick you up.”

“Haha, yes! It’s alright, you’ve picked me up. I was afraid nobody would wait for me! ” He put down the sack he was carrying on his shoulder and grinned. “This is what my father asked me to bring to my uncle.”

“You silly guy, still smiling so happily. I tell you, you’ve got big trouble.” Feng Jiu told him in a low voice. “Your uncle let me come to tell you, go home, this position is not available anymore. Here’s the money he gave you. Take it.”

She took out a pouch and stuffed it into the boy’s hand. “Also, your uncle said not to write to him for several months. He will contact you as soon as the matter blows over.”

“Ah? Really, really?” The young man’s face turned white with fear.

“Right, where’s the letter he gave you?” She asked.

“Here, it’s here.” He quickly took the letter out and handed it to Feng Jiu.

“Well, that’s all right. Go back quickly. I’ll give this bag to your uncle for you.” She motioned, untied the red cloth on his hand and told him to leave quickly.

The boy looked at the money and heard that there was danger, so he dared not stay and left in a hurry.

Watching him go out of the gate, Feng Jiu smiled and narrowed her eyes, quickly tied her arm, and then carried her stuff to the city gate to wait.

After the time it took for a half column incense to burn had passed, a tall and thin man came to the gate of the city. He saw the boy sitting in the corner with a red cloth tied on his hand, so he ran over quickly.

“Are you Da Niu?”

“It’s me.” Feng Jiu replied, looking at this tall and thin man and asked happily, “Did my uncle ask you to pick me up? Where’s my uncle? Why didn’t he come? ”

Hearing the question, the tall and thin man answered, “Your uncle is busy!”

Chapter 1240: Acquaintances

He glanced at Feng Jiu and asked, “Where’s the letter?”

“It’s here.” She took the letter out from her bosom and gave it to him.

The tall, thin man took it and nodded. “Mm, come with me! When you get to the mansion, someone will teach you the rules.” Then he glanced at the bag and asked, “What is that?”

“Local specialities, for my uncle.” She grinned.

The man frowned with disgust and said, “Alright, carry it and go!”

So, Feng Jiu carried her things and followed the man behind. They entered Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s mansion through the back door.

The tall and thin man took Feng Jiu to the old man. “He has brought you some local specialities.” He cast a ridiculing glance at the young man carrying a big bag, shook his head and turned away.

The old man looked at the young man in front of him with surprise, “Are you Da Niu?”

“Yes, uncle! You don’t know me? I saw you once when I was seven or eight. ” Feng Jiu smiled with her pair of eyes squinted. She called out ‘Uncle’ so smoothly, that people who didn’t know would take it seriously!

“These are some local specialities for you. Take a look.” She bent slightly to open the bag.

“All right, all right. There’s no need to look. Come with me!”

As he spoke, he took him down to a room while explaining to him. “It was only after Uncle begged the steward for a long time that he agreed. When you get in here, it’s different from the outside. You must do your work seriously and you must do what the Master tells you to do. In this house, we are servants and we can’t raise our heads to look directly at the Master. It’s rude. If you don’t get it right, you’ll die. You must remember what I said.”

“Yes, I know.”

As she walked along, she looked around curiously. She could feel that there were no dark guards in this place because this was the place where the servants lived. Generally, the place with dark guards was only the courtyard where the master lived and some important places in the mansion.

“This is the place where the servants live. You may walk about as you wish. Follow me later, and I’ll tell you where in the mansion you may not enter without permission.” With that, the old man pointed to a room in front of him. “This is the room where the clothes are ready for you. In this room, as a little manservant, you have to wear a manservant’s uniform. Go in and change, I’ll wait for you here.”

“Yes, I know.”

She answered and went into a simple single room. She changed her clothes quickly and went out. She followed the old man to the front and got familiar with some places. She also was told that the inner courtyard was an important place. Without the Master’s summon, no one could enter it.

When she heard that, she couldn’t help but be surprised. In other words, it would be difficult for her if she wanted to see Xuanyuan Mo Ze here? Really?

“Da Niu? What are you looking at? That place is the main courtyard, the Master’s courtyard. You can’t look at it at will.” The old man said, motioning him to leave quickly.

Feng Jiu’s lip corners twitched slightly. You couldn’t take a casual look inside a courtyard? Would it kill you to look at it? She cursed out inwardly. When she was about to leave with him, he heard a familiar voice coming over.

“That boy over there, come here.”

Feng Jiu stopped and looked back. She saw the man walking there was all dressed and had a familiar face. There was no doubt that it’s Gray Wolf. She had not seen him for a few years, but he still wanted to be taught a lesson. When she saw him, she could not help showing an imperceptible smile.

Acquaintances!

“I’m calling you! What are you still doing there? Why don’t you come over? ” Gray Wolf stared and shouted loudly.

Chapter 1241: Close At Hand

Feng Jiu glanced at him and grinned widely: “Coming coming.”

“Chief Guard, he is a newcomer…” The old man hadn’t finished speaking when he saw that the person had been taken away. Upon seeing this, he couldn’t help but worry.

It was only his first day and he had been brought into the inner courtyard, if something were to happen, would Da Niu that silly child be able to manage?

At that thought, he couldn’t help but wanted to go and take a look, but after taking a step, he refrained in the end. This was a residence after all, it should be alright? After thinking about it, he should wait and see. If necessary, he could always go and look for the steward.

On the other side, Feng Jiu followed behind Gray Wolf and walked inside. She didn’t look around because she could feel quite a lot of breath inside here. It was probably the dark guards who were hiding in here.

If she had raised their suspicions by looking around then everything would have been in vain.

“Go, clean that toilet.” He had brought Feng Jiu to the outside of a toilet and stood at one side with his fingers pinching his nose. With a disgusted face, he signalled for Feng Jiu to clean the toilet at once.

“Huh? Clean the toilet?” Feng Jiu was a little dumbfounded. Gray Wolf hadn’t recognised her since he had met her, and had brought her here to clean the toilet instead? This white-eyed wolf needed to be taught a lesson!

“Yes! Hurry up! Quickly!” With his nose pinched, he looked around. At this moment, when he saw Shadow One walking over, his face changed suddenly: “Why are you here?”

As Shadow One approached, he glanced at Feng Jiu but he didn’t recognise her. He only saw an ordinary manservant and didn’t pay attention to her. Everyone in the residence had been through rigorous investigation and no one would have been able to sneak in. Even if they did, they wouldn’t be able to infiltrate into My Lord’s inner courtyard.

“My Lord is punishing you by making you clean the toilet and brush the commode, and this is how you’re carrying out your punishment? If My Lord found out, you will suffer at least a few whips.”

“If you don’t say anything, then no one will say anything, and if you don’t say anything, then My Lord won’t know.” Gray Wolf looked at him and smiled: “Shadow, we have been old friends for many years, tell me, isn’t it…..”

“My Lord told me I have to watch you, it means that I have to watch you.” With that, he gestured at Feng Jiu: “Okay, you may take your leave.”

Feng Jiu nodded and responded. But just as she was about to leave, she was stopped by Gray Wolf.

“No! If you leave then who is going to clean the toilet? And who is going to wash the commode?”

“You only know how to get the new servants to do the work for you, do you know everyone is avoiding you in the inner courtyard?” Shadow One glanced at Gray Wolf as he spoke, he had read his mind.

Although there were many dark guards in the inner courtyard, there were only two servants who were around. This was because their Lord liked it to be quiet and pleasant, so he only kept two people by his side.

This time he was being punished, he didn’t dare assign those two servants to serve his punishment as they were always waiting on My Lord. No matter how bold he was, he wouldn’t be that rash.

Shadow One looked at him then closed his eyes and said: “My Lord said, if you don’t clean up with your own hands this time, your punishment will be even more severe the next time.”

Upon hearing this, Gray Wolf stiffened: “No way!”

“You should know very well if that’s true.” Shadow One said. He glanced at the manservant and instructed: “Leave!”

“Yes.”

Feng Jiu responded and backed out. As she walked out of the inner courtyard, she stopped and looked back revealing a smile.

He was here, in this mansion, maybe at some point, she would see him……

Chapter 1242: Let Him Go To The Inner Courtyard Mesmerizing

As for Gray Wolf…

Her gaze looked towards the original direction she had come from, her lips twitched upwards into a smile, but yet not smiling. Dare ask her to clean the toilet? Gray Wolf’s guts have gotten bigger.

The old man was relieved when he saw her return to the outer courtyard.

“You scared me to death, fortunately you are fine.” The old man patted his chest and said: “Why did the Chief Guard call you in? Did anything happen?”

“Nothing happened. He was punished by My Lord to brush the commde and he wanted me to do it for him.” She smiled and asked: “Uncle, what do you do usually?

“You are new here, so you can only do some odd chores in the outer courtyard. Let’s go! I will take you to meet the steward.” He motioned for Feng Jiu to follow him.

Steward? Her eyes flickered, and then she followed him.

The steward of the Crown Prince’s residence wouldn’t be an ordinary person. Therefore, she was really looking forward to it, she wanted to see what kind of a person the steward was.

When the old man came to the front courtyard, they saw a young man who was delegating jobs to the servants in the mansion. Yes, the young man looked about twenty five or six years old. He had a noble air around him like that of an elegant noble, but the servants in the residence call him steward.

“Steward, this is my nephew, Li Da Niu[1].” The old man stepped forward and introduced Feng Jiu: “Quickly, kneel down to the steward and thank him for giving you a chance.”

“Huh?” Feng Jiu stood there dumbfounded like a country bumpkin and looked at the man.

“What’s with the ‘huh’? I asked you to kneel down in front of the steward!” The old man said.

After hearing this, Feng Jiu shook her head and blinked her clear innocent eyes: “No, I can’t. My father said that I can’t just kneel to anyone. Besides, back in the country we only kneel to the dead. I’ve never kneeled to anyone alive before!”

Upon hearing this, the old man nearly fainted from fright. He stared dryly and raised his hand to pat Feng Jiu’s head: “You country bumpkin!” However, before he had reached Feng Jiu’s head, she dodged out of the way.

When the man saw this, he smiled and waved his hand: “It’s okay, don’t argue with a child.”

He turned to look at Feng Jiu and asked: “You are called Li Da Niu?” He found it funny deep down. Such a skinny lad was actually called a big bull?

“Yes.” Feng Jiu stood diligently and looked at him timidly.

“Are you afraid of me?” The man asked with a smile, his voice soft.

Feng Jiu shook her head and replied candidly: “I’m not afraid of you, I’m just afraid that you will chase me away. I don’t want to go home to farm.”

“Hahaha, no I won’t. As long as you work hard, I will not send you home to farm.” The man smiled and said: “You will be called Little Plum in the residence from now on!”

“Yes. Thank you steward.” She smiled widely, her wide smile made her disguised face look dazzling.

The man was a little surprised by what he saw and secretly wondered: The young man’s expression was really dazzling, but he seemed like a simple person with no ill intentions, it would put their minds to ease to use such people.

He asked again: “Has his work been arranged?” His gaze fell on the old man as he spoke.

“Old slave has asked him to do some odd jobs in the outer courtyard. He is a newcomer and hasn’t learned many skills. I’m afraid he will make mistakes if he is clumsy so I thought he can do some odd jobs to familiarise himself first.”

“Odd jobs?”

The man thought for a while and said: “Send him to the inner courtyard! Let him sweep the floors in the inner courtyard, water the flowers and get rid of the weeds in the garden.”

[1] It literally means Big Bull

Chapter 1243: Unable to meet

The old man was a little surprised when he heard this and answered quickly: “Yes.”

“You may leave!” He waved his hand and gestured.

Upon seeing this, the old man and Feng Jiu bowed then retreated. It wasn’t until after they had walked some distance away before the old man glanced up and down at Feng Jiu and said directly: “You are a lucky lad. So many people here want to work in the inner courtyard but don’t get the chance to. You’ve only been here for half a day and the steward has allowed you to enter the inner courtyard. I really couldn’t tell that you are such a blessed person.”

Feng Jiu grinned and scratched her head in embarrassment: “It’s the steward who has good foresight.” He had good foresight to transfer her to the inner courtyard to sweep the floor. Compared to Gray Wolf, the steward was much more reliable! But what exactly is the steward’s background? He seemed different from ordinary people.

So, she asked: “Uncle, the steward looks like a rich man’s son on the outside.”

“What do you mean rich man’s son on the outside? The steward is a rich man’s son!” The old man said, lowering his voice: “Let uncle tell you now, the surname of the steward in this residence is Yang, his name is Yong. He is the second son of the Yang Family in the Imperial City, it’s just that he has been following My Lord all this time. He has been the steward in the residence for many years now.”

“Oh, I see!” He gave up being a playboy and went to be a steward for Xuanyuan Mo Ze instead? That’s amazing.

“Okay okay, let’s go! I will take you to see the steward in charge of the inner courtyard. Uncle is the steward in charge of the outer courtyard. The inner courtyard isn’t managed by uncle. You need to be smart otherwise if you get in trouble uncle won’t be able to save you.”

“Yes, I understand uncle, you can be rest assured!” She smiled and followed him inside.

The next morning, she got up before dawn. After she washed herself, she went out to water the flowers in the garden. Then she took a broom and swept the floor, looking around from time to time. She saw that there were maid servants in the outer courtyard, but everyone in the inner courtyard was male.

Did he not want to be close to females? He didn’t even have a maidservant walking around the courtyard at all and only used manservants?

She was surprised in her heart. As she swept, she kept moving over towards the front of the main courtyard. However, before she got near, she was stopped.

“This is My Lord’s courtyard, there are selected servants who clean up. You can go outside to clean up.” The guard said in a calm voice as he stared at Feng Jiu holding the broom.

“Oh.” Feng Jiu responded, looking back as she walked away. When she came to the garden and saw that no one was around, she walked over to the stone steps and sat down.

Her residence wasn’t even that tightly guarded, it was going to be even harder than climbing up to heaven to get close to him. She hadn’t even seen a shadow of him since yesterday, wasn’t it a waste of time going on like that?

Her hands held her chin as she thought for a moment, her eyes sparkled. Or, she could explore late at night?

However, other than Nascent Soul cultivators, there seemed to be a few more very strong breaths in the residence. There must be strong exponents above the Nascent Soul stage guarding the residence. If she was killed for being mistaken as an assassin, then she would have been very wronged.

When she heard the sounds of footsteps coming her way, she stood up quickly and took a few steps and squatted down amongst the flowers and began pulling weeds out while she took note of the people approaching.

“I heard that there is no news of the Ghost Doctor? That’s why My Lord’s temper has been so foul these few days? That’s why I was punished by My Lord to clean the toilets over such a small matter? What is Ren Xiang doing? He’s far away from My Lord so he can’t get punished, but I am near My Lord so I am being punished. I’ve become his punching bag.”

Gray Wolf’s bitter voice drifted over and Feng Jiu couldn’t help but smile.

Chapter 1244: Sounding Out

They would never have guessed that she was already here, and that she had already infiltrated into the residence!

“Hmm? What are you doing here?” Gray Wolf had noticed the figure crouched down in front of the flowers and asked in a loud voice.

Feng Jiu turned around and grinned: “I’m weeding!”

“It’s you, kid?” Gray Wolf glared: “Aren’t you supposed to be working in the outer courtyard? Why are you in the inner courtyard?”

“The steward told me to come in. I am in charge of sweeping the floor, watering the flowers and weeding.”

“Yang Yong told you to come in here?” Gray Wolf whispered eerily: “When did a newcomer become allowed to come into the inner courtyard?”

Shadow One who was beside him said: “Didn’t you pull him inside yesterday?”

“That’s different.”

“It’s no different.” He replied. He looked at Feng Jiu briefly before looking away: “Anyone whom Yang Yong has approved is someone who can be trusted. Let’s go!”

When he heard this, Gray Wolf also turned away and ignored him. After all, under Yang Yong’s management as the steward, nothing unexpected had ever happened in the residence. His ability is obvious to all, anyone he allowed to come in should be fine.

After she watched them leave, Feng Jiu returned to pulling the weeds out.

After being in the inner courtyard for a few days and she still hadn’t seen Xuanyuan Moze, she was unable to contain herself. On this day, she went to sweep the floor again, she thought that surely he would come out? Or did she miss him when he came out?

At the same time, unbeknown to her, in a courtyard within the inner courtyard, Yang Yong looked at the strong exponent in front of him and asked: ” How?”

“Ever since he has arrived at the inner courtyard, the most frequent place he goes to is My Lord’s main courtyard. When no one is around he loafs on the job, when someone walks past he holds the broom and pretends to sweep. Yesterday evening he even took a nap by the flowers. Today he has gone to My Lord’s main yard to sweep the floor again. At initial observation, there is a problem with this person and it’s definitely directed at My Lord.”

The strong exponent’s voice was deep and solemn, he looked at Yang Yong: “Shall we get rid of him?”

After hearing the words, Yang Yong smiled gently and said: “Have you seen him be harmful against anyone?”

“Not at the moment, but he might harbour evil intentions.”

“What about his cultivation strength? Did you detect any?” Yang Yong asked.

“No, maybe he has concealed his cultivation strength with methods so I can’t detect the strength of his cultivation.”

Yang Yong nodded upon hearing this: “Okay, I know, you may leave! I will handle this matter.”

Seeing this, the strong exponent nodded and turned to leave.

After a slight pause, Yang Yong stood up and walked out, his hand behind his back, in a winding pattern, he walked through the courtyard and arrived near the main courtyard. He saw the figure sweeping the floor half-heartedly with a look of idleness.

As he looked at the teenager, his hand moved slightly and a silver needle as thin as a strand of hair struck out, cold and silent towards the teenager.

He watched silently and saw the lazy teenager hadn’t even turned his head, but with a slight deviation, the silver needle flew past his cheek and entered deep into a big tree not far away.

Upon seeing this, Feng Jiu’s eyes moved slightly. She looked back: “Steward?”

Yang Yong nodded at this and walked over. He asked in a warm voice: “Are you getting used to it here?” The unexpected sharpness of the teenager had surprised him. He didn’t even turn his head and had so easily avoided his silver needle.

How could such a teenager have come from the countryside?

Chapter 1245: Jealous

“It’s been okay.” She smiled and responded.

“Accompany me for a walk!”

As she looked at the figure walking ahead, Feng Jiu’s face showed a smile of admiration. He was not an amatuer. Compared to Gray Wolf, he was much more perceptive, he knew that something was not right with her so soon.

However, she was often loitering about in the main courtyard, maybe that was a bit too obvious?

While she was secretly speculating in her head, she continued to walk with the figure in front. Unexpectedly, she still had not seen Xuanyuan Mo Ze! And his steward had seen through her pretenses, she had wanted to surprise him! Her dream had flown away!

At this time, neither of them had seen that in a penthouse not far away, Xuanyuan Mo Ze stood at the window and inadvertently glanced and his eyes were fixed on the figure that followed behind Yang Yong.

When he saw the figure, his heart jumped abruptly and his body leaned forward a little to take a closer look, a stunned look appeared in his deep eyes.

Feng Jiu? What was she doing here?

This woman had actually come to the Eight Great Empires without revealing her movements? And she had infiltrated his residence? Although he was a little far away, however, he still recognised her at a glance.

It was not because of that face, that face was a complete stranger to him, she must have tampered with it! What he recognised was the familiarity of her every movement.

Although they hadn’t seen each other these last three years, her every movement, her smile had already been deeply imprinted in his mind. Any one of her movements or the view of her back, he would recognise her immediately.

As he watched her walking behind Yang Yong, his expression became dark and gloomy when he saw the distance between them was a mere three footsteps. He felt like a bottle of vinegar had been toppled over in his heart, sour.

This woman wasn’t practising her cultivation but had come here in secret instead. He had clearly told her that unless she had advanced to the Nascent Soul cultivation stage, she was not allowed to come here. Moreover, she was the one who had suggested the ten years contract, and she actually sneaked in here!

At this moment, he had completely forgotten that when his cultivation strength had reversed and he had shrunk in size, he had also gone back to see her secretly and even taken advantage of her.

He was staring at the two of them at this moment, his eyes like they were on fire. The two of them had walked near the pavilion, but because of the distance, he was not able to hear what they were saying, and because of the angle, he was unable to see the expressions on their faces clearly. He only knew that the distance between the two of them had become even closer.

He couldn’t help but start imagining things at this point. What had Yang Yong said to her? Did Gray Wolf and the rest not know that Feng Jiu had come in here? As for Yang Yong, why was he going into the pavilion with her dressed as a manservant? What was he trying to do?

As he was imagining things, another scene enfolded inside the pavilion.

“Sit.” Yang Yong gestured for her to sit down.

Feng Jiu sat down immodestly.

“Who are you?” He asked. His voice was still soft, without any hint of harshness.

However, Feng Jiu knew that Yang Yong was not as harmless and gentle as he appeared to be. Those like him, who were more perceptive were more dangerous.

“You must not be a simple person to become the steward!” With her hand on her cheek, she smiled and said: “Actually, you don’t have to ask me who I am. Because even if I told you, you might not believe me.”

Yang Yong said in a calm voice: “If you don’t tell me, how will you know whether I will believe it or not?”

Chapter 1246: Future Mistress

When she heard this, Feng Jiu’s eyes rolled and a ray of light flashed across. She stared at the person across from her and smiled: “I am here to look for your Lord.”

Yang Yong nodded: “I know you are here to look for My Lord, but, do you know him? Why are you looking for him?” The teenager in front of him had no murderous breath, and at least, he had not detected any malicious intent from him, that was why he didn’t order to have him killed but brought him here for questioning instead.

“Of course! Otherwise why would I look for him? I had wanted to give him a surprise initially, but who knew that it’s so strict here. I have been here for a few days and I still haven’t met him.” She said with a sigh.

“You still haven’t told me, who are you?” He asked again.

“Me? I’m Feng Jiu.” She said with a light smile and looked at his dumbfounded expression with satisfaction.

“You are the Ghost Doctor?”

The Ghost Doctor Feng Jiu, of course those trusted followers who followed My Lord closely knew who this person was. Also, she was a woman, and My Lord’s beloved sweetheart, but this teenager in front of him…. was a woman?

“No need to look, I am a woman. Now, let me show you this.” With one hand on her chin, her other hand took a token out.

“Hell’s token!”

That token was My Lord’s Hell’s token, a token that could mobilise Hell’s Palace’s forces. He hadn’t expected My Lord to give her this. It seemed that there was no mistake, she was the Ghost Doctor.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but was secretly afraid, fortunately he had not ordered her to be killed when he had discovered the anomaly. Otherwise, even if he had died a hundred times he still wouldn’t have been able to redeem his guilt.

He looked at her and asked: “Are you disguised?”

“Not exactly, just a little bit.” She put away the Hell’s token and looked at him with a pair of smiling eyes. With a tone of discussion, she said: “Steward, don’t you expose me! I am having a good time!”

When he heard this, Yang Yong couldn’t help but smile: “You are too reckless, if you want to see My Lord all you have to do is show the Hell’s token and no one will stop you. If something happens and you are treated as an assassin then the consequences will be very serious.”

“Also, I don’t really see the fun in this.” He shook his head as he looked at her dressed in a manservants uniform and said with a smile: “Is it fun pretending to be a manservant? A little servant like you won’t be able to get near My Lord.”

“That’s why I told you my identity, otherwise I would have gone to Gray Wolf ages ago. But that kid is not as smart as you.” She smiled and continued: “Since I won’t do anything to My Lord, just pretend that you don’t know and don’t expose me, or else….. hehe..….”

“Okay okay, initially I was worried because I thought that you were a spy or assassin, that’s why I tested you. Now that I know you’re the Ghost Doctor Feng Jiu, naturally I won’t say anything more.”

Speaking of which, he looked at her and said: “You might not know this, but My Lord told us his trusted followers that you will be our future Mistress. We have to treat you with the same respect as we do with him. Therefore, I will do as you say.”

Upon hearing the words, Feng Jiu was a little surprised. As she looked at his straight face and listened to his words, her heart was moved. If he had said that, it meant that he had set his heart on her.

When she thought of this, she smiled lightly and revealed a soft and pleasant smile. She was rejoicing in her heart but she raised her chin slightly and said arrogantly: “At least he’s sensible.”

Chapter 1247: Do Not Expose

At this, Yang Yong smiled and said: “I heard from Gray Wolf and the rest that Ren Xiang can’t find any trace of the Ghost Doctor. He doesn’t know where the Ghost Doctor has gone. I’ve also heard My Lord mention that he has a ten year contract with the Ghost Doctor? And if your cultivation strength hasn’t reached the Nascent Soul stage then you aren’t supposed to be here?”

“Yes! The ten year contract is to test My Lord.” She chuckled lightly: “I sneaked in this time to see if he was taking advantage of me not being around and hugging women left and right. But ever since I have entered here, I haven’t seen a maidservant in the inner courtyard, won’t this cause an imbalance between yin and yang?”

Yang Yong was stunned when he heard this. He looked at the person in front of him who had a sly look on her face and couldn’t help but chuckled: “You’re overthinking things.”

“My Lord doesn’t lust after women, there are maidservants in the outer courtyards but none in the inner courtyards. The manservants are the ones that do the chores, your sudden inspection will leave you disappointed.”

“Nonsense, do I have to see him in another woman’s arms to feel disappointed?”

She rolled her eyes and then said: “I came here because I have something to do, it’s just that I have a few days free so I came over to see him. That’s right, is his Frost Poison really dispelled? I heard Ren Xiang and Gray Wolf say that it has been dispelled? How did it happen? I haven’t even found a way to dispel his Frost Poison.”

“Yes, it has been dispelled. Actually My Lord’s cultivation method is most superior, otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to restrain the Thousand Year Frost Poison for so many years. In the past, My Lord was unable to dispel the poison because his cultivation was not complete.”

“During that period of time, those forces were against My Lord. Once. My Lord allowed those people to think that they had succeeded and took the opportunity to retreat and cultivate. Finally, My Lord was able to complete his cultivation and he used the power in his body to force the Frost Poison out. But he lost a lot of power because of this, and at that time….”

When he got to this point, he paused. He had only looked at her with a smile and didn’t say anything.

“What happened at that time?” Feng Jiu was listening and when she saw that he had stopped speaking, she couldn’t help but wonder.

“The matter is over now, it doesn’t matter if we talk about it or not. By the way, you mentioned that you came here because you have something to do? Can I help?” He changed the subject because he thought that he shouldn’t talk about that time when My Lord had become smaller because of the loss of power.

“It’s not necessary. However, if it is possible I would like to stay here over the next few months. After a few months, I will have to leave to deal with my affairs. After I leave I won’t be back any time soon to see him. I won’t be staying in the Imperial City for a long time, so if he doesn’t recognise me, sigh, then you don’t have to say anything about my arrival.”

“Okay.” He nodded: “If there is anything you need my help with, just let me know. I have men under my command who I can deploy.”

“Yes, I know.” She smiled and asked curiously: “I heard that you are the second son from a big noble family. So why did you come here to be his steward? Does your family approve?”

Yang Yong smiled gently: “I am the second son, therefore I don’t have to take over the family responsibilities, so naturally my family has no objections. Moreover, it’s been really good following My Lord, I have learned many things here. Being a steward in his residence is comparable to being the head of a family outside.”

Feng Jiu nodded: “That’s true, after all, his status is not ordinary. You are his steward and his trusted follower, you’ve not lost out by not being a head of your family on the outside.”

“Are you staying in a servant’s room at the moment? Should I change your room?”

Chapter 1248: Go And Get A Manservant

“No it’s fine, the place I am staying at right now is not bad. Besides, if I am privileged in this residence I won’t be able to fool others, don’t give me special treatment.” She waved her hand and stood up: “If there’s nothing else I need to get back to sweep the floor.”

With that, she walked out of the pavilion. She seemed to have thought of something and turned around to ask: “By the way, why is My Lord never to be seen?”

“My Lord should be at the penthouse. That is the highest place in the residence.” He stepped out and pointed in the direction of the penthouse.

And at the moment Feng Jiu had walked out, Xuanyuan Mo Ze who had been watching at the window of the penthouse took a step backwards quickly to avoid being seen by them, lest they realise he had been standing there watching them the whole time.

What were they chatting about? Why have they been chatting for so long?

Xuanyuan Mo Ze leaned against the wall and thought for a while. It wasn’t until he saw through the slit that the two of them had left before he walked back out.

As he looked at the two disappearing figures, his deep eyes flashed slightly. He stayed in the penthouse for a little while longer before he finally walked down. In his heart, he was happy to see her again after more than two years, but he was also annoyed.

He was annoyed with her for not listening to him, to only come here when she had advanced to Nascent Soul stage. If something had happened to her here and he wasn’t by her side, what then? However, the annoyance could not compare to the joy and excitement in his heart.

Even if the expression on his face was cold and majestic, even if he had desperately tried to keep a cold expression, the slightly curved lips couldn’t hide his good mood.

Since she had infiltrated his residence but not come to look for him, then he would go to look for her. Since she wanted to play, then he would play with her. He wanted to see who could not help but expose her identity in the end.

After he had come down, Xuanyuan Mo Ze walked towards the main courtyard. He thought that after she had left the pavilion she would go back to the main courtyard to sweep the floor. However, after half a day there was still no sight of her.

“My Lord, what are you doing here?”

Gray Wolf had come up from behind and saw My Lord stood there with his hand behind his back looking left and right. He had found it strange and couldn’t help but ask. He also looked around but didn’t see anything!

When Xuanyuan Mo Ze heard his question, he looked back at him then walked towards the courtyard. When he got to the courtyard, he didn’t go into his room but sat at the table in the courtyard instead.

Upon seeing this, Gray Wolf signalled to the manservant in the courtyard to serve his meal. After glancing at Gray Wolf, the two of them gestured that one of them should step forward to ask what had happened.

In the end, Shadow One had no choice. He came forward and asked: “My Lord, what’s wrong with you? Why do you look so listless early in the morning? Did you not rest well?”

Xuanyuan Mo Ze didn’t say anything and only tapped his hand lightly on the table as he thought about how he could get her to his side.

It wasn’t until the table was full of food and snack when an idea flashed across his mind.

“Gray Wolf, go and get a manservant to come back here and test the food.” He said, pulling a face. He sat there and without touching his chopsticks.

When he heard this, Gray Wolf was a little shocked: “Test the food? I can test the food!” He rolled his sleeves up as he stepped forward and picked up the chopsticks. His mouth was open and he was just about to put a piece of food in when, who knew, a familiar, majestic and cold voice was heard.

“Step aside.”

Xuanyuan Mo Ze glanced at him in disgust: “Go and find a manservant, he will be in charge of Your Liege’s meals three times a day.” He commanded in a deep voice.

“Manservant? Oh, okay okay, I will go and find one now.” Gray Wolf said and rushed out quickly.

Chapter 1249: Then I Shall Eat It?

Soon, Gray Wolf brought a manservant back: “My Lord, is he alright?”

Xuanyuan Mo Ze looked up and glanced. He frowned: “Change him.”

“Yes.” He was surprised, but he went to look for another manservant anyway.

“My Lord, what about him?” Gray Wolf had brought in another person.

“Change again.”

This time, even Shadow One who was standing at the side was a little surprised. He looked at the manservant and then at My Lord, finding it all a little odd in his heart. My Lord didn’t have the rule about testing his food, why was he so peculiar today?”

Manservant?

He wondered secretly in his heart and a thought flashed across his mind. Could it be the new manservant? In the past few days there had been a new manservant who had started working in the inner courtyard. Yang Yong had transferred him over here. Was My Lord looking for him?

Therefore, when he saw Gray Wolf taking the manservant out and was about to go looking for a new one, he said: “Let me go!” Under Gray Wolf’s surprised stare, he led the manservant away. After he left the main courtyard, he inquired on the whereabouts of the new manservant.

“Shadow Guard, the new manservant is called Little Plum. As it is currently meal time, he is most likely in the kitchen.” One of the guards said.

“Yes, he should be in the kitchen. That kid is the most punctual when it’s time to go to the kitchen. If you can’t find him then he is most likely in the kitchen.” The other person said.

When he heard this, Shadow One was a little surprised but still went towards the kitchen. It was meal time, so when he arrived at the kitchen, there were a few guards and a manservant queuing up for food. That skinny figure was amongst them.

Seeing that figure yawn boredly behind several guards, he stepped forward and came to that person’s side.

“Shadow Guard.” Those who saw him greeted.

“You, follow me.”

“Huh? Me? I am just about to have my meal and you want me to leave now?” Feng Jiu was a little displeased. She was hungry!

“Come now, stop talking nonsense!” Shadow One turned around and walked away after he spoke.

When she saw this, Feng Jiu had no choice but to follow him. When she had followed him to the main courtyard and saw the familiar dark figure, she couldn’t help but felt excited.

She would finally see him this time? Would he be able to recognise her? She had changed her looks and even she wasn’t able to find a familiar feeling.

“My Lord, will he do? This manservant is new here, he is called Little Plum.” Shadow One said and gestured for Feng Jiu to step forward.

“Little Plum greets My Lord.” Feng Jiu stepped forward quickly and bowed respectfully. Her voice was also lower, unlike her voice previously.

Xuanyuan Mo Ze looked up. Though the face in front of him was unfamiliar, and so was the voice, but the pair of eyes, one look and he knew that it was her.

The corners of his lips curved up undetectably. Maybe she didn’t even realise the feeling her eyes gave people was just different!

“Well.” He answered and looked away, saying nothing further.

Well, what? Feng Jiu was dumbfounded and looked at Shadow One beside her.

“From today onwards you will test the food for My Lord. Any food that you give to My Lord to eat, you have to taste it first. After confirming that it is not poisonous then you may give it to My Lord to eat.” Shadow One stood at one side and said.

“Ah? Taste the food? Really?”

Her eyes lit up. Her eyes fell on the exquisite food on the table. Though there wasn’t that much food on the table, but they all looked very appetising.

She stepped forward and looked at Xuanyuan Mo Ze: “Shall I start?”

Chapter 1250: Prepare To Fatten Her Up

Xuanyuan Mo Ze couldn’t help it and almost smiled when he saw her greedy cat look. He knew that she liked good food and loved to eat. Besides, after she had infiltrated his residence, she became a manservant, she probably didn’t get to eat any good food. It was only natural that he had transferred her to his side so that she could eat better food.

What’s more, though it wasn’t as obvious from afar, but up close she looked like she had lost a lot of weight. Could it be that she had not been eating well while she was going from place to place on the outside? When he saw how thin she had become, it made his heart ache.

He had then secretly decided that he would take the opportunity to fatten her up.

“Eat.” He gestured.

“Okay.” She responded with a smile, her eyes crinkled up into crescents. She stood at the side of the table and picked up a pair of chopsticks and an empty plate. She was about to pick up a piece of meat to eat when she heard a voice.

“Sit down to eat.”

When they heard this, Shadow One and Gray Wolf were dumbfounded. The two of them couldn’t help but glanced at each other then back at My Lord and then at the manservant. They couldn’t see anything in the manservant that would make My Lord give him special treatment!

“Yes.” Feng Jiu made herself at home and sat down after she responded. After she picked up a piece of meat to eat, she tried every single dish before finally pushing them in front of Xuanyuan Mo Ze.

“The two of you may retreat.” Xuanyuan Mo Ze glanced at the two of them.

“Yes.”

The two of them responded and retreated after bowing respectfully. Once they were outside, Gray Wolf looked at Shadow One bizarrely and asked: “How did you know that manservant was the one My Lord was looking for? There doesn’t seem to be anything special about that manservant!”

Shadow One glanced at him and replied: “These few days there’s only been one new manservant in the inner courtyard, My Lord’s food has been tested by specially-assigned people, now he asked for his food to be tested, it’s not as simple as just food testing, there must be a problem with this person.”

With that, he paused for a little bit and then he walked away.

“Hey, where are you going?” Gray Wolf asked.

“I’m going to look for Yang Yong to inquire about him.” He had transferred the manservant in, he should know the details.

Upon hearing this, Gray Wolf quickly followed him: “I will come with you.”

In the courtyard, Xuanyuan Mo Ze watched her eat, he saw her eyes lit up at the sight of all the good food and he looked at her happy face as she ate. His eyes lit up with a smile at the sight of this.

This woman, couldn’t she have just told him that she had arrived? She had to make herself suffer like this and she didn’t even have a good meal to eat.

“Your name is Little Plum?” He asked after adjusting his expression, his voice was deep and cold.

“Yes, I am the distant nephew of the steward in the outer courtyard.” Feng Jiu said as she moved a plate of food towards him: “My Lord, this is quite nice, it tastes good.”

“Mmm.” He responded then picked up a pair of chopsticks and ate a piece. When he saw that she had stopped eating, he asked: “Are you not eating anymore?”

She swallowed her saliva and smiled: “I’ve already tried all these.” If I ate again I would finish all the food on the table.

“Your Liege can’t finish so much, go ahead, eat! If you don’t eat it will only get thrown away later.”

When she heard this her expression was a bit strange: “My Lord, are you this good to your servants all the time?” This man, had he recognised that it was her? Otherwise, why would he tell her to eat?

Xuanyuan Mo Ze glanced at her, his voice was deep and magnetic as he spoke: “Your Liege just thinks you’re pleasing to the eye, if you don’t eat then I will change to another manservant tomorrow to test my food.”