Early in the morning, Luo Jiujiang stepped into Zhen Shuangliu's palace.
Zhen Shuang Liu Fang looked up and frowned, scolding, "You look weird, what are you talking about?"
It wasn't his fault for being too strict; Luo Jiujiang simply looked incredibly twisted. He tilted his head and neck almost to a right angle, barely looking up at the sky. With his hands clasped behind his back, his chest and belly thrust out, he took a step that shook three times before even landing.
Not only that, he wasn't even walking in a straight line now. His steps were both sideways and diagonal, and he didn't forget to draw a large semicircle in the air. Even Bai Lian, who was usually patient and gentle, couldn't help but close her eyes after taking a look at Luo Jiujiang. No wonder Zhen Shuangliu was so angry.
"Master..." Luo Jiujiang dragged out his words, "My disciple is now a crab."
Zhen Shuangliu was almost pissed off by him. "I trained him as a disciple for a thousand days just to see a crab? Bai Lian, tie him up and steam him. I want to see if a cooked crab's neck is bent upside down."
"Master, wait a minute, listen to me. There's a reason why I look like this."
Zhen Shuangliu first ordered Bai Lian, "Prepare a pot big enough to hold him." Then, turning to Luo Jiujiang, he said coldly, "I'll listen. If you can't explain it well, just jump into the pot with a bunch of green onions and eat yourself."
Luo Jiujiang said calmly, "Master, I did have a reason for this. You may not know, but last night, when I heard that I was responsible for murder and arson, burning, looting, and poisoning, I immediately became arrogant. I felt that with these two Nine Snake Guards personally bestowed by the Lord of the Spirit Snake Realm, the entire Spirit Snake Realm couldn't hold a candle to me. Even walking upright wouldn't be impressive enough. The real skill is to act tyrannically."
"Perhaps it's retribution for my excessive display of power in my dreams. When I woke up this morning, I was unfortunately transformed into a crab. Please quickly recall those two guards so they can rescue me."
Bai Lian, listening behind Zhen Shuang Liu, found the young master's intelligence more interesting than others. He knew his master was worried about him and assigned him as a guard, so he didn't say it out loud, only running over to offer a sardonic and sarcastic remonstration. He was the one who was unhappy, the one who was arrogant, the one who was deformed. If he were the master, he would surely be both angry at him and in love with him.
Zhen Shuangliu's eyebrows twitched. "Don't you young people all enjoy the glory? I gave you the Nine Snakes to show off your power, and you're the first to despise me."
"It's better not to show off like that." Hearing the hint of compromise in Zhen Shuangliu's tone, Luo Jiujiang quickly turned his head back and said casually, "If I were that kind of playboy, how could Master still choose me as his disciple?"
"Aren't you considered a playboy?" Zhen Shuangliu sneered. "If that's the case, then who is 'Luo Lang'?"
Luo Jiujiang rubbed the tip of his nose. "All the senior brothers and sisters in the academy are yelling nonsense... Master, how come you also know about this?"
Zhen Shuangliu settled the score with him, one by one, without any hurry: "The whole academy is cheering for Luo Lang's ability to seduce hearts and minds, and to pluck out souls and hearts. Everyone is asking whether Qinglong Academy will become relatives with Suzaku Realm - if I had a few more ears, I might not have known about this. You guys make such a big fuss, and you can't even explain the relationship. Do you think I'm blind?"
Faced with Zhen Shuangliu's relentless attacks, Luo Jiujiang had always been forced to flee in fear. He smiled wryly, "It seems a bit out of place, but you already knew about this, so don't get so angry... Um, ahem, Master, could you give me a small fee so I can keep in touch with Qian Ling?"
Zhen Shuangliu: "..."
How shameless! They even took the initiative to specify the membership fee!
"Give him his share of the money." Zhen Shuangliu turned indifferently to Bai Lian and ordered, "Give him all the purple satin, blue gauze, green silk, and yellow silk. Doesn't your young master want to turn into a crab if he goes out and bullies others? Keep an eye on him this time and don't let him leave the room."
"Keep an eye on him."
Luo Jiujiang: “…”
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Of course, Luo Jiujiang's "contribution" was just a test, and Zhen Shuangliu's order to give him four new guards was not serious. After Luo Jiujiang's repeated requests, his master finally gave in.
"Since you're not used to it, then forget it while we're at the Spirit Snake Temple. But you must bring guards with you when you go out. I have a few enemies, and they might take advantage of you, so you have to be careful."
Luo Jiujiang was not too surprised that Zhen Shuangliu had enemies.
Seeing him nod in agreement, Zhen Shuangliu added, "This time, the Holy Land is opening, and the Spiritual Snake Realm also has five spots available. You're naturally on the list, and the remaining four are up to you to choose—do you know how to choose?"
Luo Jiujiang said naturally: "The most talented and good character?"
The Holy Land had been open for three years, and its spiritual energy was rich, offering countless opportunities for advancement. Furthermore, it was specifically designed for young people. Naturally, they would select those with both exceptional talent and virtue to serve as envoys, as this would benefit the future of the Spirit Serpent Realm.
Unexpectedly, Zhen Shuangliu shook his head slightly: "That's fine, but the most important thing is - they have to listen to you."
Luo Jiujiang looked up in surprise.
"Whatever the future holds for the Spirit Snake Realm, it won't make a difference if these four kids are left alone." Zhen Shuangliu sighed and said, "But you are my only disciple, and you are my last disciple."
"These four people must be obedient to you, at your beck and call. The Holy Land is fraught with danger. Even if they can't help you much, they must at least ensure you have no worries." Zhen Shuangliu said calmly, "They don't need too much personality or outstanding talent. They just need to know how to listen to you."
"Jiujiang, I don't want to see what happened in the Seven Islands Secret Realm again."
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