The Brahma Lamp has become much more active since it received the wick made by Granny Yu herself. Originally, it was just a crystal, but now it has gained some popularity and has learned to "compete for favor" with Zhu Yi.
Su Linyuan's pupils contracted, and the snake's vertical pupils seemed somewhat displeased. While Zhu Yi was bent over eating fruit by the stove, the snake flicked its tongue, and the small beaded flower was firmly stuck back in its original place.
The Brahma Lamp, feeling aggrieved, flickered twice in protest. When the protest proved ineffective, Su Linyuan withdrew his forked tongue and nonchalantly fiddled with the stove fire, muttering, "I'm fine."
Zhu Yi was momentarily stunned. Was this a love confession?
Her face was flushed, whether from eating the sour fruit or from hearing Su Linyuan's words making her ears burn, she didn't know.
After a while, the two of them sat there blankly in front of the stove in the lobby of the inn, each eating their own food.
Su Linyuan brewed a pot of tea for Zhu Yi.
A clear female voice broke the silence: "Second Miss, what do you want in order to let the Eldest Miss go?"
The newcomer was dressed in a sharp pink outfit with narrow cuffs and a leather whip at his waist. His gaze was cold and his face was clean, with no attempt to conceal the arrogance and hostility in his eyes.
Su Linyuan poured Zhu Yi a cup of tea to rinse her mouth. Zhu Yi took it and slowly poured a cup. As the sour taste in her mouth dissipated, she even felt a slight sourness in her teeth.
"Second Miss, I'm talking to you, can you hear me?" Zhu Xin spoke again.
Zhu Yi rolled her eyes impatiently and asked, "And then what? What are you trying to say?"
"If I let Zhu Qianying go, then you can all swarm and kill me? Or am I just creating an opportunity for you to get rid of me?"
Zhu Yi didn't even look at Zhu Xin directly, which angered the other party. Zhu Yi really didn't respect others at all!
"Is the Second Miss truly not afraid of the Zhu family's punishment? She has dared to disobey her superiors and imprison the Eldest Miss!"
"What kind of insubordinate are you? Since you call me Second Miss, you should know your place. You're just a maidservant from the Zhu family. Who gives you the right to act so arrogantly towards me?"
Zhu Yi flicked his sleeve, releasing a burst of fresh green vines that lashed heavily against Zhu Xin's cheek. The old vine secretly laughed heartily. It was a highly cultivated demonic plant, and anyone injured by its vines would be tainted with demonic energy that would make the wound difficult to heal.
"Since you know that I did Zhu Qianying's face, you should be more careful and not mess with me. I like to hit people, especially in the face!"
"If you behave yourself, I might consider letting you go. But if you don't want to live a good life, I'll grant you your wish to go to the Western Paradise!"
Zhu Yi held the Flower Flying Phoenix in her hands. Now, the Flower Flying Phoenix had grown small vines. When her big face with its little red flower adorned it smiled, a row of tiny white teeth was particularly noticeable. "If my flower were watered with human blood, it would definitely bloom even more beautifully!"
The guards of the Zhu family stopped Zhu Xin, who was about to continue arguing. "Second Miss, we are just worried about the Eldest Miss. As you know, our families depend on the Zhu family for our livelihood. If we don't protect the Eldest Miss during this trip to the mortal realm, it will implicate our families. We don't mean to go against you."
Zhu Ming pulled Zhu Xin aside and, in a humble yet assertive manner, explained the difficulties they faced as guards.
The two young ladies from the Zhu family were locked in a power struggle, and their guards suffered as a result.
"I won't make things difficult for you, but I have no other choice right now."
Zhu Yi waved her hand, looking helpless. "I understand what you mean. You just want me to avoid hurting Zhu Qianying. As long as things don't get too ugly, you can get away with it."
"Second Miss is reasonable. We are just worried about Eldest Miss. We don't know where she is now or if she has any new injuries."
Zhu Ming asked directly but politely, and Zhu Yi wasn't angry.
Knowing that he was asking whether Zhu Yi had used torture after taking Zhu Qianying away, she explained, "I didn't have such a dirty thought to hurt her. I feel nauseous every time I see her face. It's a wonder you guys could still stand watching her pretend all the way here."
That day, the residents of Qingyuan Town spontaneously held a banquet in the courtyard of the inn to celebrate the elimination of the demon. Zhu Yi allowed Zhu Qianying and the Zhu family guards to have a short gathering before locking her up.
She had many Bodhi leaves in her hands, and silently recited the incantation relayed by Little Peach Blossom, which transformed into a Bodhi space to trap Zhu Qianying.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, she also locked Shangguan Wenqi up with another Bodhi leaf. Who knows when his beastly nature will erupt and he will bite everyone's necks and bleed them when no one is paying attention?
The Bodhi leaves of the Bodhi Divine Tree are priceless spatial artifacts in the cultivation world.
Two leaves—unless it is the Bodhi Tree and Zhu Yi, no third person can release the imprisoned person.
Zhu Yi said, "I think you're somewhat clever. Why don't you abandon your evil ways and help me with my affairs?"
Her question came suddenly, and Zhu Ming on the other end didn't react in time.
“I’m telling you, what’s the point of protecting Zhu Qianying like this? Why don’t you come with me to Tianlan Sect? I’ll find you a job that will allow you to settle down and make a living, and also provide for your family.”
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