Demon Envoy
Su Rourui raised her head and looked at Fu Buci with a sincere expression: "I haven't changed at all. Everything I've done is for the smooth running of this banquet, and it's all for the Immortal Lord!"
She bit her lip, revealing a pitiful and aggrieved look: "Otherwise, I wouldn't have endured this injustice... It was only because the Immortal Lord repeatedly emphasized that this banquet couldn't have the slightest mistake that I, I..."
Fu Buci finally smiled with satisfaction: "Not bad, you've put a lot of effort into this. I'll reward you handsomely after this banquet."
Su Rourui bowed in greeting, then raised her head and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Immortal Lord~"
Another person on the riverbank said, "..." with mixed feelings.
Fu Buci then looked at the other Chaodu and said impatiently, "Since you're here, do your job well and don't cause trouble. Rou Rui is right, you should come to the banquet tonight too."
The other Asakawa smiled rather reluctantly: "Yes."
Fu Buci left satisfied.
The Immortal Palace was bustling with activity again, but another Chaodu looked sullen and listless.
The invisible Asaka walked up to her and patted her shoulder: "The banquet preparations are almost complete. Come out for a walk. By the way, you should also prepare the clothes you'll wear to the banquet tonight."
Another Chao Du greeted Su Rourui, left the Immortal Fate Hall, and returned to the Qinse Palace.
Upon entering his own bedroom, another woman, Chao Du, dismissed all the maids and locked the door.
As soon as Chaodu appeared, she threw herself onto his shoulder, clutching his sleeve and sobbing, "I know she was helping me just now, but I still can't help hating her... Did you see that smile she gave Buci? That's how she always seduces him! But Buci just falls for it... Do you think if I smiled like that, would Buci look at me a few more times?"
Chao Du patted her head and sighed with pity, "You might look at her a few more times, but that's not the kind of love you want. Besides, Fu Buci doesn't love her at all; he just treats her as a pastime. Otherwise, why would he destroy her garden, which she has carefully tended for many years, so easily?"
"Is that so..." The other Asawa hugged Asawa tighter, her sobs subsiding a little. "So he doesn't love them either? Then is there still hope for me and him?"
Asawa: "..." I'm tired.
"By the way, he wants you to become an elder in the Immortal Alliance, along with six Immortal Attendants. Are you going?" Another Chao Du looked at Chao Du expectantly. "You should go! Go help him! Say some good things about me to him, or mention our relationship. Maybe he'll start to value me again!"
Chao Du silently pulled her off him. She had a feeling that whenever her other self got close to Fu Buci, her mind would disappear.
From loving him to blindly loving him.
Asahi couldn't help but hold the other Asahi's head with both hands and shake it.
Another Asakawa: "Hmm? What are you doing?"
Chao Du: "Listen to see if there's any sound of water inside."
"I don't think so?" Another Chao Du looked at her cautiously. "You don't want to go? Those are the positions of Immortal Alliance Elders and Six Immortal Attendants, something many people dream of!"
Chao Du curled his lips in a mocking smile: "I was the leader of the alliance before I ascended, and I became an immortal after I ascended. Me, his subordinate? I would despise him even if he were my subordinate. If you really want him to value you, you should become like me. He will definitely value you and make you one of the Six Immortal Attendants. If you still want to be his subordinate then, I won't stop you."
Another one, Chao Du, glanced guiltily to the side: "How many more years would it take me to train like you... I'd better start preparing for tonight's banquet!"
Another Chao Du called in Hui Xin Hui Yi and other maids to help her dress and do her makeup. Chao Du found a clean corner to meditate and cultivate. The Heavenly Dao had reduced its suppression on her, and she was now recovering her spiritual power even faster.
An hour later, the other Chao Du finally finished dressing and getting ready.
Chao Du looked up and saw that her other self was wearing an elaborate dress with layers of crimson skirt, sparkling jewels and jade ornaments, and a dignified yet bright makeup.
The maids were all there, and another maid looked at Asahi with a questioning gaze: Is it alright?
Chao Du nodded. Although she thought the outfit was a bit inconvenient, for example, the jeweled hairpin meant that the wearer could only move slightly, and even nodding or shaking her head had to be done carefully. The layers of skirt made the owner only able to walk slowly. If she encountered danger... But tonight was a banquet, and with her there, trouble was trouble. As long as she wasn't tired wearing so many jewels, everything else was fine.
Another Chao Du set off with his maid. Chao Du walked stealthily on the roof ridge, and from afar, one could see the brightly lit, shimmering Immortal Palace.
I wonder how much jade and spirit stones it would take to build such a luxurious palace.
The group approached the Immortal Fate Hall. Another person, Chao Du, entered through the back door of the Immortal Fate Hall. Inside was a room separated from the front hall, used by the palace's owner for temporary rest.
Upon entering the room, she saw Fu Buci lounging on the couch, flipping through a yellowed ancient book. When he saw her approach, he looked up, his eyes filled with amazement: "You look great tonight."
The other woman, Chao Du, lowered her head shyly and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your praise, my husband."
“However…” Fu Buci put down his book and walked towards her, his face grim, “there were still some mishaps.”
The other Chaodu panicked and said, "What...I don't know where I went wrong? There's still some time, I'll fix it right away!"
“No need for that.” Fu Buci walked up to her, stopped, raised his hand, brushed a small strand of hair behind her ear, adjusted the position of a jade hairpin, and then smiled, “All done.”
The other Asakawa was stunned, staring at his smiling eyes, her cheeks gradually turning completely red.
Fu Buci's fingertips caressed her cheek as if he were caressing a pearl. He deliberately asked with a smile, "Why is your face so red? Is something wrong?"
“No, no…” The other Asaka lowered her eyes shyly, shook her head slightly, and looked pitiful.
Fu Buci lifted her chin, his thumb stroking her lips, and teased, "Why don't you dare look up at me?"
The other woman slowly and shyly raised her eyes to look at him. Their eyes met, reflecting each other's images. For a moment, their feelings were as intense as ink, the atmosphere was fiery, and their breathing became heavier.
Asawa, standing next to her, was a little confused. How did things suddenly turn out like this?
“Qianjun, I feel we are not suited to be here.” Chaodu decisively walked through the wall to the front hall, and Qianjun Sword also deeply agreed.
All the guests were already seated, waiting for the palace master to begin the banquet.
Seated on the left are several demon clan envoys, each one handsome and outstanding, with extraordinary bearing. Judging by their appearance alone, they are no different from the cultivators opposite them.
Chao Du recognized several of them: the first was Feng Shu, the prince of the Phoenix Clan; the second was Jiu Muyue, the young lady of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan; and the third was someone she didn't recognize, but who should also be a demon from some powerful demon clan. The overall lineup was quite impressive, no wonder Fu Buci valued it so much.
Seated on the right are members of the Immortal Alliance and several invited sect leaders, with You Cang at the head. She sits upright, chatting and laughing with the envoy opposite her, her words cautious yet witty.
Chao Du looked at You Zang and thought to himself that this person seemed to be not much different from the one he knew.
At this moment, the sound of bells and drums rang out, and the hall fell silent. The master of Qingyun Immortal Palace, arm in arm with his wife, ascended to the main seat.
The other woman, Asakawa, still had a blush on her face, but she lowered her head slightly, so it wasn't very noticeable.
Fu Buci's lips curled up slightly, and he seemed to be in a good mood. If you looked closely, you could also see that there was a little bit of lip rouge on his lips.
"Welcome, esteemed envoys, for your long journey." Fu Buci elegantly and generously raised his wine glass to the left, displaying the air of an alliance leader.
Feng Shu, who was at the head of the group, also raised her wine glass and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Alliance Leader. We came here mainly to congratulate you on your breakthrough in cultivation and becoming a Sword Immortal. However... we have heard some different rumors today."
Fu Buci nodded: "That's right. The one who actually attracted the heavenly lightning and became a sword immortal was not me, but Xi Su, the sect leader of the Immortal Hidden Sect. This person is very capable, but his whereabouts have always been mysterious. The sect leader of the Star Gazing Sect calculated that there is a demonic cultivator named Yinghuo who is going to harm the world. With a great enemy at hand, in order to find this person as soon as possible, I had no choice but to take this drastic measure."
"The Alliance Leader truly values talent. Let me offer you a toast first." Feng Shu smiled, raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp, then asked, "But has this person been found yet?"
Fu Buci calmly replied, "No rush, it's only been half a day. However, according to the observations of the sect leader of the Star Gazing Sect, the demonic cultivators' influence on Mars is not limited to the cultivation world; the demon race will likely also be affected."
“Oh? But my demon race’s astrologers haven’t observed this.” Feng Shu’s eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness. “We’ve never heard of the demon cultivator Yinghuo either.”
Fu Buci took a leisurely sip of wine before saying, "That's because Yinghuo is skilled at concealing celestial secrets. We were able to deduce his existence by combining various clues."
Chao Du didn't know if the demon envoy on the other side understood, but she understood: if she obediently cooperated with Fu Buci, then she would be the respected "great talent" that the alliance leader was willing to risk his reputation to invite, Xi Su, the sect leader of the Immortal Hidden Sect; if she did not cooperate and continued to "cause trouble," then she would be the infamous demon Ying Huo.
Fu Buci gave her two choices, and no matter which one she chose, Fu Buci would definitely make a profit.
But why should she choose the option given by Fu Buci?
Then Feng Shu said, "I see. If the Alliance Leader has any new information about the Demon Lord Yinghuo, please inform us in time. With our two sides joining forces, I think that Demon Lord Yinghuo will not be able to accomplish anything."
Fu Buci raised his wine cup to him again and praised, "That's exactly what I was thinking. It's a rare opportunity for you all to come to the cultivation world. You can stay at Qingyun Immortal Palace for the next few days, or tour various cities and exchange ideas with different sects."
"The Alliance Leader is so generous! I'll toast you again." Feng Shu drank the wine in her cup in one gulp, her eyes still clear, showing that she had a good tolerance for alcohol.
Fu Buci glanced at the other Chaodu, who understood and clapped three times. The top music and dance cultivators in the cultivation world entered one by one from the doorway, quickly forming a formation. The melodious music and graceful dance moves were mesmerizing, as if one were in a celestial realm.
But Chao Du noticed that the third envoy on the left was not looking at the beautiful and graceful Wu Xiu, but was instead frequently glancing furtively at another Chao Du on the main seat.
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