Chapter 17 Changing Clothes "I can satisfy you in any way."...
Inside the princess's bedroom.
Yue Mingxi wrung out a handkerchief, sat on the edge of the bed, and gently wiped Li Shizhi's face clean, bit by bit.
The succubus sat on the ground, trembling, and cried, "My Lord Demon King, I know I was wrong, please forgive me."
Zuo Zhixuan glanced at her. "The demon race is not allowed to interfere in royal affairs. Didn't your demon clan elders tell you that?"
The succubus sobbed softly, "I...I thought I wouldn't be discovered."
Zuo Zhixuan sneered, "Your Meizu elder is already on her way. Whatever excuse you have, go and tell her."
Yue Mingxi turned her head away and said expressionlessly, "Keep your voices down."
The succubus immediately shut her mouth and silently wiped away her tears.
Although the girl with the strange makeup looked incredibly kind and approachable.
But the succubus felt that she was more terrifying than the veiled adult and the demon king.
Zuo Zhixuan smiled at her amicably and whispered, "The Meizu elder will be here soon. We'll discuss compensation for the princess then."
Yue Mingxi stood up, placed the handkerchief beside the wooden basin, and said softly, "Let's go to the private room first."
“Okay.” Zuo Zhixuan nodded, cast a spell to support the demon, and followed behind Yue Mingxi.
She had only taken a few steps forward when a gentle breeze suddenly brushed against Yue Mingxi's side.
Yue Mingxi stopped in her tracks and looked around in confusion.
The next second, Wu Shanqing, who had disappeared from the dungeon, appeared before her.
She was holding a brand-new, light green girl's dress in the crook of her arm.
Yue Mingxi's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed with delight, "Wu Shanqing, you're back?"
Wu Shanqing gave a soft "hmm" and, enduring her headache, handed her the dress.
She said calmly, "Your clothes are dirty. Wear these for now; I just bought them."
After a pause, Wu Shanqing frowned and said unhappily, "But I haven't had time to wash yet, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Zuo Zhixuan followed beside him, his mouth agape, as if he could swallow a large egg in astonishment.
Your Highness, the most supreme and ruthless God, how can you have two faces?
Recalling how the God had just scolded him, Zuo Zhixuan curled his lip, thinking that the God's differential treatment was too obvious.
"Wow, it's so beautiful! Thank you, Wushanqing." Yuemingxi happily accepted the dress. "You're so kind! So you went out to buy me clothes. How can you be so good to me?"
Unable to withstand her enthusiasm, Wu Shanqing turned his face away and said, "Stop talking so much, just change it."
"Okay, okay." Yue Mingxi blinked her big eyes, her joy practically overflowing.
Yue Mingxi glanced at the dazed Zuo Zhixuan beside her and said, "Demon King, wait for me a moment, I'm going to change my clothes."
"Okay, okay, please enjoy your meal. I'm not in a hurry. Just eat whatever you feel like." Zuo Zhixuan waved his hands repeatedly.
He realized that this young girl was the God's favorite, and that even the God should not offend her.
"Okay, thank you, Demon King," Yue Mingxi said with a smile.
Looking up at Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "Wu Shanqing, I'm going to change my clothes."
Wu Shanqing nodded slightly. "Okay."
After taking one last look at Wushanqing, Yuemingxi walked towards the deserted side hall.
Watching Yue Mingxi's departing figure, the lackey Zuo Zhixuan looked up at the God and asked for credit, "Lord Wu, do you think what I just said was right?"
Wu Shanqing, her eyes veiled by a white gauze, glanced at him indifferently and said expressionlessly, "Otherwise what? Make her wait for you?"
Zuo Zhixuan trembled under his oppressive aura and shut his mouth, daring not to speak again.
He felt like he was standing there like a giant light bulb.
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but ever since Yue Mingxi spoke to him, the God's aura had become much stronger.
He could clearly sense the deity's impatience with him.
Zuo Zhixuan shrank back a few steps and stood behind a pillar, trying to hide himself.
Leaning against the pillar, Zuo Zhixuan's legs trembled. How could the God of Gods have changed so much since Yue Mingxi left?
He exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay, his low-pressure atmosphere completely devoid of the warmth he displayed when he was with the girl.
Zuo Zhixuan was on the verge of tears. He didn't want to stay with this terrifying deity; he was terrified.
After praying silently for five minutes, Yue Mingxi finally came out of the side hall. Zuo Zhixuan's eyes lit up, and he subconsciously wanted to call out to her.
The deity turned his head, and Zuo Zhixuan swallowed back the words he wanted to say.
Yue Mingxi walked to the two of them and asked in confusion, "Demon King, what are you doing behind the pillar?"
Looking at Wu Shanqing's face, Zuo Zhixuan laughed heartily, "It's comfortable here."
Wu Shanqing walked up to her, blocking her view, and asked her in a low voice, "Where are your dirty clothes? Give them to me."
Yue Mingxi chuckled and whispered, "I put it in my storage pouch. I'll wash it."
"Oh." Wu Shanqing's head was about to explode, and he said indifferently, "Then I'm leaving."
On rainy days, he forcibly suppressed his transformation into dragon form, his blood raging with discomfort.
He needed to go outside to vomit blood; he couldn't let her get his clothes dirty anymore.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yue Mingxi watched helplessly as Wu Shanqing disappeared before her eyes once again.
"Wu Shanqing, where are you going again?"
Yue Mingxi took a step forward, trying to grab his sleeve.
His hand stretched out in vain in the air, ultimately falling into empty air.
Helplessly lowering her hand, Yue Mingxi sighed softly, "Why did you leave again? You vomited so much blood, couldn't you just rest?"
Zuo Zhixuan breathed a sigh of relief, stood up from the pillar, coughed, and said, "Miss Yue, don't worry, with you here, Lord Wu certainly won't go far."
"Really?" Yue Mingxi whispered. "I'm a little worried about him."
"Ahhh?" Zuo Zhixuan stammered in surprise, "Worried about Lord Wu?"
He couldn't understand what there was to worry about in a god who was virtually invincible in the world.
“Yes.” Yue Mingxi’s beautiful eyes dimmed. “He wasn’t feeling well today, but he still insisted on staying with me.”
"Is Lord Wu feeling unwell?" Zuo Zhixuan scratched his head.
“Hmm,” Yue Mingxi raised her head, forcing herself to stay alert, “Let’s go to the cubicle first, and I’ll go find Wu Shanqing after we’re done.”
"Okay, okay." Zuo Zhixuan nodded frantically, "I'll do whatever you say."
After closing the cubicle door, Yue Mingxi said politely, "Let's discuss the compensation together when Shi Zhi wakes up, but before she wakes up, may I be so bold as to ask you for a favor?"
Zuo Zhixuan put down the succubus and immediately said, "Tell us what your request is, and we will do our best to fulfill it."
This young girl was someone close to the God, and even if Zuo Zhixuan had a thousand times the courage, he wouldn't dare to slight her.
Yue Mingxi breathed a sigh of relief and looked up, asking, "Does your demon race have any magic or elixirs that can restore a person's appearance?"
Thinking of Li Shizhi lying unconscious on the bed, Yue Mingxi whispered, "I want Shizhi to not be so sad when she wakes up."
Li Shizhi's heartbroken tears in the prison cell were deeply etched into Yue Mingxi's heart.
If possible, Yue Mingxi hopes.
This princess, who has endured so many hardships, should no longer be sad.
Zuo Zhixuan pursed his lips and said softly, "There are such spells and elixirs, but the elixirs are only slightly effective. Even the best elixirs require more than a month of use before you can see any effect. Spells can restore one's appearance instantly, but this tests the caster's ability too much. If one is not careful, one's appearance will be even more severely damaged."
Yue Mingxi's eyes dimmed. "I see."
Biting his tongue, Zuo Zhixuan tensed up, "The divine medicine works."
What a close call! He almost recklessly blurted out the name of the deity.
Yue Mingxi's eyes widened. "What kind of miracle drug?"
Fortunately, the girl's mind was focused on healing her scars at the moment, and Zuo Zhixuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Zuo Zhixuan got stuck again.
Yue Mingxi's heart, which had just relaxed, jumped again, and she looked at him nervously. "What is it? Demon King, please tell me quickly."
Zuo Zhixuan sighed, "It's just that his herbs are too expensive, each one is worth a fortune. And also, I don't know if he's willing to sell them. He doesn't sell herbs easily."
Yue Mingxi was speechless. It turned out that Wu Shanqing had really gotten a good deal by charging her thirty gold ingots for a single herb.
The image of Wu Shanqing's backyard, filled with countless herbs, instantly flashed through her mind, and Yue Mingxi almost lost her balance.
Wu Shanqing is actually a hidden tycoon.
Shaking her head, Yue Mingxi looked dazed.
Although Wu Shanqing didn't say it explicitly, Yue Mingxi knew it clearly from the moment Wu Shanqing healed her injuries.
Wu Shanqing was no ordinary person, and he did not want her to know his identity.
So Yue Mingxi tacitly concealed her curiosity.
Having lived alone for eleven years, Yue Mingxi still possesses the ability to read people's expressions and moods.
When Yue Mingxi was first awakened by Wu Shanqing, seeing that he lived in such a dilapidated little courtyard, she thought that Wu Shanqing was so poor that he couldn't afford to eat.
But when Wu Shanqing gave her a bundle full of gold and silver jewelry, this idea was quickly shattered by Yue Mingxi.
But she never imagined that Wu Shanqing could be so rich.
Zuo Zhixuan looked at her in confusion, "Miss Yue, what's wrong?"
Yue Mingxi managed to steady herself and said softly, "I'm fine, I was just a little surprised."
"What's so surprising?" A clear female voice rang out between the two.
When Yue Mingxi looked up, a woman in a red dress twirled and appeared in front of them.
The woman had a fair complexion, fiery red lips, and a pair of beautiful phoenix eyes looking at her.
Yue Mingxi opened her eyes wide and exclaimed, "You're so beautiful!"
Shangguan Yaotai's eyes crinkled into a smile as she covered her lips and laughed, "You have a sweet tongue."
Looking down at Yue Mingxi, Shangguan Yaotai's beautiful face visibly froze for a moment before she exclaimed in surprise, raising her voice, "You're really wasting your face!"
Yue Mingxi chuckled and scratched her head, then whispered in protest, "It's not that ugly."
Shangguan Yaotai smiled gently, "You're not ugly at all, because you have such a good foundation."
Seeing the two of them chatting away, Zuo Zhixuan stepped forward and said, "Ahem, let me introduce you."
Yue Mingxi and Shangguan Yaotai both looked up at him at the same time.
Zuo Zhixuan extended his hand, showing no embarrassment, and said, "This is Yue Mingxi, someone from Lord Wu's side, and this is Shangguan Yaotai, an elder of the Meizu Clan."
Shangguan Yaotai raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Isn't that Lord Wu someone who always prefers to work alone?"
Zuo Zhixuan glanced at her and said, "Why are you so talkative? I haven't settled accounts with you yet."
As he spoke, Zuo Zhixuan's voice turned cold, "Is this how you manage the demons under your command?"
After saying this, Zuo Zhixuan felt much better, finally finding someone to vent the anger he had suffered at the hands of the God.
Shangguan Yaotai curled her lips, "How could I possibly manage so many demons under my command?"
"Then why are you so late? You should have arrived with me," Zuo Zhixuan said angrily. "Can't you even control yourself?"
Shangguan Yaotai was also angry. "I have to appease my bed partner first. I drugged him with aphrodisiac. Do you know how difficult it is to appease him? I used a full fifty chains to barely subdue him."
Yue Mingxi opened her eyes wide in shock, "Sister Shangguan, you are amazing!"
Shangguan Yaotai gently brushed her hair aside. "You flatter me. This is nothing. I have even more amazing skills to show you."
Zuo Zhixuan flicked his sleeves and said angrily, "Can't you be a little more shameful with your words? You're corrupting people. If you keep this up, you can forget about your succubus clan's rewards this year."
Yaotai let out a heavy snort and reluctantly shut her mouth, which she wanted to continue speaking.
Turning to look at Yue Mingxi, Shangguan Yaotai winked at her, "Little Xi, will I corrupt you?"
Stunned by her beauty, Yue Mingxi shook her head blankly, "No."
Shangguan Yaotai smiled and tilted her chin up to look at Zuo Zhixuan. "Did you hear that, Demon King? Xiaoxi won't be corrupted by me."
Zuo Zhixuan took a breath, suppressed his anger, and asked her in a low voice.
"Shangguan Yaotai, did you see Lord Wu when you arrived?"
Shangguan Yaotai nodded. "I saw him."
Yue Mingxi's eyes lit up, and she immediately asked, "Sister Shangguan, where is Wu Shanqing?"
Shangguan Yaotai shrugged, looking speechless, and said, "It's right above us, on the roof."
Zuo Zhixuan: "..."
Yue Mingxi: "..."
She thought it would take her a lot of effort to find Wu Shanqing.
Zuo Zhixuan turned to look at her, "Miss Yue, you should discuss the matter of the herbs with Lord Wu. Our demon race will cover the expenses."
“Okay.” Yue Mingxi nodded and said softly, “Then I’ll go out and find him.”
Looking up at the two of them, Yue Mingxi added, "I can't guarantee that it will definitely succeed."
Zuo Zhixuan laughed heartily, "I believe in you, you will definitely succeed."
Shangguan Yaotai smiled and said, "If that doesn't work, I'll give you some aphrodisiac. You can feed it to him, and I guarantee he'll obey you."
Yue Mingxi blushed and stammered, "Sister Shangguan, isn't this inappropriate?"
The next second, Wushan Qing descended from the sky.
The word "行" stuck in her throat. Shangguan Yaotai tightly closed her mouth, took a step back, and subconsciously tried to shrink behind a pillar.
Shangguan Yaotai withdrew her foot, her face full of black lines, and turned her head to lower her voice, saying, "When did you run behind the pillar?"
Zuo Zhixuan whispered, "This is the spot I reserved. If you're scared, go somewhere else."
"Let me hide for a bit." Shangguan Yaotai took a long stride and moved behind Zuo Zhixuan.
Peeking out, Shangguan Yaotai stared intently at Yue Mingxi and Wu Shanqing.
With her gossip-loving heart burning brightly, Shangguan Yaotai was genuinely curious about how the two of them met.
A reclusive deity and a mortal girl—they seem to have absolutely no connection.
Looking up at Wu Shanqing who had suddenly appeared in front of her, Yue Mingxi exclaimed with delight, "Wu Shanqing, you're back! I was just about to come looking for you."
Wu Shanqing lowered his head to sense her and softly hummed in agreement.
He pursed his lips and said again, "I heard everything."
"Ah," Yue Mingxi bit her tongue. Was this person here to question her?
Shaking her head vigorously, Yue Mingxi hurriedly denied, "I...I won't give it to you."
Wu Shanqing chuckled softly, "Not this one."
Zuo Zhixuan and Shangguan Yaotai, who were hiding behind the pillar, stared at the scene with their mouths agape and their eyes wide open in horror.
This god who has had a cold face for over ten thousand years is actually smiling!
The elders of their demon race often made a bet with the Demon King in private: whoever saw the Divine Lord's smile first would receive an elixir that could enhance their cultivation by a thousand years.
Unfortunately, so many years have passed, and their cultivation has improved by thousands of years, yet no one has ever truly seen the God smile.
Surprisingly, the girl won the bet so easily.
Shangguan Yaotai and Zuo Zhixuan exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and ecstasy in each other's eyes.
I came here today thinking I was going to be scolded by the gods, but it turns out I just stumbled upon some good luck.
Those two really struck it rich today; they can brag about it to the other demon elders when they get back.
"What is that?" Yue Mingxi blinked and nervously wiped her hands on her clothes.
After a moment of silence, Wu Shanqing said, "I'll give you the herbs for free. Could you...could you cook me a meal?"
He spoke very hurriedly, even with a hint of nervousness and caution.
"Anything is fine with me, I'm not picky, is that okay?"
The last time he ate was the night he gave her the gemstone; he hadn't eaten in a long time.
Yue Mingxi blinked, surprised, and asked, "Is that all?"
It was that simple! Yue Mingxi thought she would have to use the sleeve-shaking trick at least three times.
"What else do you want?" Wu Shanqing asked her softly, enduring the excruciating pain in his head and in a daze.
He had overdrawn his energy far too much, suffering from insomnia for thousands of years, and his headaches were already unbearable.
Today, I again forced myself not to take human form, even resorting to the technique of freezing time and space.
This has caused me to have a headache that feels like a thousand needles are piercing my head.
Before she could speak, Wu Shanqing pulled out a brand new handkerchief from thin air and coughed softly.
He vomited far too much blood, and his body, which had not eaten for a long time, began to scream in pain. His stomach felt like it was on fire, burning his entire body.
Yue Mingxi's heart tightened, and she immediately stepped forward to support Wu Shanqing, her eyes overflowing with heartache.
"Wu Shanqing, why are you coughing up blood again? Let me help you sit over there. It's raining outside, so don't keep running outside."
Helping him sit down, Yue Mingxi said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I always act on impulse. You weren't feeling well today, but I still dragged you out, causing you to vomit so much blood."
Wu Shanqing was obediently placed on the chair, and she shook her head. "It's none of your business. This is a deal between us. Don't be sad."
Shangguan Yaotai and Zuo Zhixuan, who were standing behind the pillar, both opened their mouths in surprise.
Is this still the same cold and ruthless God? One day, they actually saw the God comforting someone.
Looking at Yue Mingxi standing next to Wu Shanqing, the two felt a deep respect for this girl who could conquer the gods.
Yue Mingxi explained softly, "You misunderstood. What I meant was that your request was too easy. It wasn't that I felt it wasn't enough. What do you want to eat? I'll make it for you."
"Oh, I see."
After a pause, Wu Shanqing raised his head and sensed her.
He said carefully, word by word, "However, if there's anything you want, you can tell me, and I'll do my best to fulfill it."
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