(Just as I was about to type, the backend notified that a Chapter was blocked again. It’s been tough for everyone lately, let’s just get through it.)
Night fell.
To celebrate Su Ziyu’s return, Qing Ji arranged a simple banquet at her residence. Almost all the notable demons in the Peach Blossom Spring were present, with Su Ziyu being the only human.
At this mont, Qing Ji and her sisters had all donned exquisite kimono, looking almost indistinguishable from one another at a glance.
The other sisters were fine, choosing different colored clothes consciously. However, Yi Ji particularly liked to mimic Qing Ji, and her attire made her look just like another Qing Ji.
In front of the courtyard.
When Su Ziyu changed into a new outfit and ca out, he almost felt like he had arrived in the Won’s Country.
Qing Ji was busy with her sisters preparing the banquet, while a rabbit demon sat at the tables and chairs in the courtyard. She appeared quite young, but Su Ziyu thought she seed a bit familiar because beside her lay a huge toad about three ters in diater, surrounded by a group of little demons, chirping and chattering. So of the little demons looked at her with a hint of admiration.
"Mountain Rabbit Lord!"
A little rabbit demon curiously and fearfully looked at the big toad beside her, raising its head and asked, "Are you the one who rode it to defeat the Reincarnation Dao?"
"Yes." The demon nad Mountain Rabbit, though looking very young like a seven or eight-year-old girl, seed quite powerful. She proudly raised her chin and said, "At that ti in the Ghost Capital, I, the Reincarnation Dao, and the leader of the flying head man, Ghost Fire..."
The words suddenly stopped.
The demon nad Mountain Rabbit glanced at the door with a guilty conscience and suddenly fell silent, sitting obediently on the chair.
In front of the main door.
A woman wearing a luxurious crimson-winged gown walked in, with a red mark on her forehead, exuding a hot aura.
Her gaze first fell on Su Ziyu, and she nodded slightly, saying, "Master Su."
"Long ti no see!"
——"Phoenix Fire!"
Su Ziyu was slightly surprised in expression, nodding in response, "Indeed, long ti no see."
Phoenix Fire is a Great Demon now.
Much stronger than before.
"Lord Yama heard you returned." Phoenix Fire naturally sat beside Su Ziyu, glanced him up and down, and said, "He sent over to take a look."
"It’s just about ti to deal with so demons here too."
"A thousand years have passed."
"You haven’t aged a bit."
Su Ziyu smiled and changed the subject, "Are you still working in the Netherworld?"
"Yes." Phoenix Fire nodded slightly, "After Qiang Lantern left, Lord Yama let guard the entrance to Hell."
The Mountain Rabbit shrank into the crowd beside them, looking quite well-behaved and honest at this mont.
The two were talking.
So demons walked in from outside again, led by the cherry blossom demon they t earlier, beside which was a gentle woman in a pink long dress. Su Ziyu could only see the shadow of a peach tree with Spiritual Vision.
The strength of these two demons was not weak either, they nodded slightly to Su Ziyu upon entering and sat directly on both sides.
After a while.
So more demons ca over, but they were all those they had seen during the day, including two crow tengu, a demon transford from plants, and that pair of young siblings with wings dressed in splendid clothes.
When Qing Ji ca out, a simple and casual banquet began.
The demons present were probably her acquaintances and subordinates, looking quite relaxed, only occasionally glancing curiously at Su Ziyu.
Su Ziyu was forcibly seated at the main seat under Qing Ji’s arrangent, while Qing Ji sat tenderly by his side.
The banquet began.
Wu Ji and Liu Ji happily carried out a large wine jar and even perford fireworks by spitting fire into the sky in public. Qing Ji, in a good mood, didn’t bother to manage these two idiots. Yi Ji quietly sat beside Su Ziyu and Qing Ji, occasionally getting up to pour them drinks. Er Ji and San Ji were a bit indistinguishable, dressed similarly, sitting on the left playing with their phones, sotis whispering together.
The Rice Field Four Ji sat directly beside Phoenix Fire, dressed in fiery red attire, with a bit of an aggressive attitude, not sure if there was so past conflict.
Su Ziyu was not yet intending to get familiar with them, first, he should strive to distinguish who is who.
It’d be awkward if he got it wrong.
The banquet proceeded for more than half an hour, just as Su Ziyu’s expression gradually relaxed, when suddenly a well-dressed bald old man walked in from outside. He was wearing a black haori and had a tachi with a black sheath at his waist, his deanor like a rich grandpa, leisurely pushing the door open by himself and walking in as if he owned the place, casually heading towards Su Ziyu’s front, seemingly intending to take his wine.
None of the demons present sensed anything, not even Phoenix Fire noticed the presence of a living person in front of her.
The only ones who had a change in expression were Su Ziyu and Qing Ji.
——"Slippery Ghost!"
The last ti Su Ziyu hadn’t sensed the Slippery Ghost appearing: it wasn’t until he revealed himself and spoke that he had any sense. But this ti, it was different. The mont the Slippery Ghost appeared at the door, Su Ziyu already sensed and saw him.
"Beloved."
"Hua Piao is here." Qing Ji spoke the ancient na for the Slippery Ghost, she must have seen him too.
Yet the six Snake Princesses didn’t react, still amusing themselves.
Best get them to put in so more effort.
"Hmm." Su Ziyu nodded slightly, sitting at the main seat, looking up at the Slippery Ghost in front of him.
This old trickster was still the sa.
No matter where he went, it was always like he was at ho, entirely with the deanor of a master. His ability is extrely special, not only making him imperceptible but also allowing him to easily slip through gaps. It’s just uncertain if the Baku joined him this ti; Su Ziyu had an account to settle with it, seems like it didn’t co, maybe it didn’t dare to et Su Ziyu and Qing Ji.
"Master Su."
"Long ti no see." The Slippery Ghost said with a chuckle, casually reaching for a wine cup.
As soon as he spoke, the other demons then looked towards the center with astonishnt, only now did they realize there was soone else outside.
"It’s Nurarihyon..."
"Why is Hua Piao here?" the nearby demons whispered among themselves.
Su Ziyu raised his cup and smiled, "Long ti no see."
Nurarihyon’s strength didn’t seem to have improved much, looking similar to a thousand years ago. Su Ziyu closed his eyes slightly to sense and exclaid, "You’re injured?"
"Just so old wounds," Nurarihyon still wore that casual grin, seating himself on the right and taking a swig of wine, said, "This wine has no flavor..."
"I heard Lord Su has fine wines... The old man ca to ask for a glass..."
Asking for wine was a pretense; the truth was probably to heal.
Su Ziyu did not hesitate either, directly raising his hand to take out a crimson Demon Gourd, and as soon as he pulled out the stopper, a strange wine fragrance wafted over the banquet.
The Fifth Princess and the Sixth Princess turned their heads, eyes wide with yearning.
"Today, with great interest, please have a drink, everyone."
Su Ziyu stood up, smiled, and nodded to all sides. Then he pinched his fingers into a sword point and pointed at the mouth of the Demon Gourd, and the wine that poured forth transford into dozens of streams, flying directly into the cups of the demons.
In an instant.
The rich aroma of wine engulfed the entire courtyard.
Nurarihyon didn’t hold back either, downing his cup in one gulp and then shaking his head in delight, "Good wine! Good wine!"
"It’s a pity that soone didn’t dare to co."
His injuries were slowly healing, though they seed to have affected his foundational cultivation, which the Immortal Brew could not fully repair.
"Thank you, Lord Su!"
"Thank you, Lord Su!" The demons present stood up and raised their glasses in gratitude.
Su Ziyu raised his glass, toasting in the direction of Qing Ji, and said slowly, "Madam. Please."
"Husband. Please." Qing Ji smiled tenderly, standing to return the toast.
Building goodwill is always beneficial.
It’s never wrong to build a little more; you’ll definitely need it next ti.
The Fifth Princess and the Sixth Princess’s expressions grew more covetous after drinking the Immortal Brew, but they exchanged a glance, wordlessly agreeing not to ask for more.
Things from ho shouldn’t be coveted; there’s no rush, just take it slow.
Nurarihyon, having drunk the Immortal Brew, got up and said, "Lord Su."
"The old man has urgent matters, so I’ll take my leave first."
"Don’t wish to disturb your pleasant gathering."
"If Lord Su has ti another day, why not visit Kyoto for a stroll?"
With that,
Nurarihyon bowed to take his leave and turned to walk out.
Su Ziyu watched Nurarihyon leave, not opening his mouth to ask him to stay. This old fellow loved to sche, and each appearance ant sothing was up.
His invitation to Kyoto surely had a purpose.
"Husband..." Qing Ji said softly beside him.
"Don’t mind him," Su Ziyu shook his head and smiled, "Always pretending to be mysterious; I’ll head to Kyoto in a few days to see what’s up."
eting Nurarihyon always led to trouble afterward.
The banquet concluded with host and guests enjoying themselves.
As one of the hosts, Su Ziyu was certainly the biggest spender, as after Nurarihyon left, he ended up pouring two more lots of the Immortal Brew, consuming around 200 Energy Value.
Fortunately, he had stored plenty in the Black Soul Plane.
The other demons weren’t injured and didn’t necessarily need the Immortal Brew, but at that mont, Su Ziyu certainly couldn’t serve it to Nurarihyon alone.
The night deepened.
After sending off the demons who attended the banquet, Qing Ji, her face slightly flushed, led Su Ziyu to the hot springs at the back of the mountain.
The six Snake Princesses also changed into bathrobes and followed with giggles.
Though each of them was quite beautiful, they really were a bit of an eyesore at this mont.
As expected.
Su Ziyu soaked alone in one hot spring while Qing Ji, her face blushing, took her sisters to another.
But life is always full of surprises.
Just as Su Ziyu was lazily soaking in the hot spring, listening to the laughter and chatter from next door, soft footsteps echoed in the corridor, followed by Qing Ji’s gentle voice, "Husband."
"I ca to give you a back rub."
At this mont, Qing Ji with a flushed face, dressed in a white bathrobe, walked into the water.
One night passed without words.
The next day, Su Ziyu, looking a bit fatigued, got up and lazily sat in the courtyard drinking tea.
What can I say?
The story’s Xu Xian really didn’t have it easy either.
He mused.
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