The big black wolf let out a low, warning growl from its throat.
All these delicious foods belong to her; at most, she'll give one to Jian Ning, and no other demons can even think about mooching a meal.
"Let's go back and eat." Jian Ning felt it was a bit inappropriate for so many people to be watching them eat. She wasn't used to being watched by others.
He picked up the two chickens and led the big black wolf back to his house.
He took a chicken leg and took a bite himself, then gave the rest to the big black wolf. And you know what? This chicken, I don't know what it ate to grow up like this, tasted incredibly delicious.
The meat is tender and juicy, and very flavorful. It tastes much better than the chicken I eat at home.
With good food, the big black wolf became even closer to Jian Ning. It stayed at her door all night, waiting until dawn, and then went to catch two more chickens.
This was treating her like a cook, but Jian Ning didn't have time to prepare food for it today. She took out two roast ducks and a large pork knuckle from her spatial storage for it.
"You eat first, I have some things to take care of in a bit. I'll put these two chickens away for now, and I'll prepare them for you if I come back."
Actually, Jian Ning's plan today was to find out the information, get her hands on the Holy Spirit Dew, and leave as soon as possible. She needed to leave quickly; she didn't have time to waste here.
The big black wolf understood what she said, picked up a roast duck, and began to eat it in large bites.
The roast duck tasted just as good. For it, anything that came from Jian Ning's hands was exceptionally delicious. It wasn't picky about food.
Jian Ning only drank some eight-treasure porridge and ate two soup dumplings. Then the little girl came to call her.
"Miss, my mistress wants you to come over."
"Okay, let's go."
Jian Ning didn't have much to pack. She had already changed into her maid's clothes this morning and went to the Thirteenth Madam's room with the little maid.
The Thirteenth Madam, dressed in her finest attire, looked even more beautiful. Upon seeing Jian Ning enter, she merely raised an eyebrow.
Then, looking at her nails painted a vibrant red, she said softly, "I heard from my young master that your cooking is delicious."
After I take you to the ceremony today, you can stay in my household as a cook. Don't worry, you'll be well paid; I'll talk to my brother about it.”
"You decided her fate so easily?" Jian Ning smiled slightly.
"Thirteenth Madam, let's discuss this tomorrow. Today's ceremony is more important."
"That's true. Let's go then. Remember, once you're there, just look around and don't say anything out of line. If you offend someone you can't afford to offend, I won't protect you."
Jian Ning nodded in agreement. Then, she helped the maid beside her to her feet, her jade pendants jingling as she swayed as she walked out. Jian Ning silently followed behind her.
The main hall was filled with all sorts of strangely shaped demons; there were very few with human faces. Almost all of them bore the markings of their race.
The front row had seventeen seats, and seven or eight beautiful women were already seated there, each one stunningly beautiful and dressed in a flamboyant manner. These must be the wives of Lord Qingcheng.
The Thirteenth Madam walked over gracefully, greeted everyone in turn, and found her seat. Jian Ning could only stand behind her with another maid.
"I wasn't paying attention to what they were talking about. Instead, I secretly glanced around at the guests below and pondered how I should escape if I succeeded."
Don't think you can hide and escape capture. Demons are far more skilled at crafting artifacts than humans. Who knows if they have any magical treasures that could reveal her? It's best to be careful.
After a while, the sound of gongs and drums could be heard outside. The people sitting inside stood up and went outside, and Jian Ning quickly followed.
Atop a bright red palanquin pulled by sixteen mythical beasts draped in red silk, leaned a stunningly beautiful woman with a single horn on her head. Her eyes sparkled, and her gaze was filled with affection and a smile.
She doesn't look like a respectable person at all. She's no different from a courtesan in a brothel, but she is indeed beautiful.
She was dressed extremely provocatively, not at all like a bride. Perhaps the aesthetics of the demon race are different from those of normal humans; it's good enough that they know how to wear clothes. Jian Ning declined to comment on this.
Lord Qingcheng followed closely behind on a tall, fiery red horse. Upon reaching the gate, he dismounted and carried the bride down from the sedan chair. Then began the various ceremonial rituals.
Jian Ning was almost sleepy from watching, and she only came back to her senses when the demon presiding over the ceremony shouted "The ceremony is complete".
After escorting the newlyweds back to their bridal chamber, Lord Qingcheng came out again to offer toasts.
He soon became drunk and said with a laugh, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for gracing my wedding ceremony today."
Mr. Qing was very grateful. "To get the ball rolling, I'll now take out a bottle of this Holy Spirit Dew for everyone to appreciate."
After saying that, he took out a small jade bottle from his clothes, placed it in his palm, and showed it to everyone.
When the display reached Jian Ning's position, she noticed the striking green bamboo on the small jade bottle.
Jian Ning's heart skipped a beat. Could those same little bottles she had collected in the treasure trove also contain this Holy Spirit Dew?
If that were true, wouldn't the baby already be in our hands? Why would we be waiting here like idiots?
"Brother Qing, stop beating around the bush. You know we're all here for this Holy Spirit Dew. Does it really have such powerful effects, as you say?"
"Yes, Lord Qingcheng, what is the origin of this Holy Spirit Dew? How effective is it? Could you demonstrate it to us?" The people around him chimed in.
"Speaking of this Holy Spirit Dew, I obtained it by chance."
There aren't many of them. This item is likely spiritual dew that fell from the sky after a meteor shower. It's pure and colorless, but it has a rich, cool fragrance. Everyone is welcome to take a sniff.
As Lord Qingcheng spoke, he opened the cap of the small bottle in his hand, and sure enough, a cool fragrance wafted out of the bottle.
Jian Ning didn't feel anything was wrong, but all the demons in the room turned red with envy upon smelling the odor.
This shows how attractive the Holy Spirit Dew was to them.
"Brother Qing, could you bring it over for me to take a look?" A burly man with a bear-like face stood up first.
The longing in his eyes was undisguised.
"The Holy Spirit Dew in this bottle can transform an animal into human form with just one drop, and can enhance one's cultivation by ten years with just two drops. If one were to consume the entire bottle, the benefits would be self-evident."
In this way, everyone can bring out their treasures to admire each other, and choose the winner. I can give him two bottles of Holy Spirit Dew, one of which can be used for experiments. He can choose the winner, how about that?
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