CHAPTER 959: CHAPTER 467: MIRROR YUE’ER

The reward from the Water Moon Dream Mirror certainly wasn’t the Demon Venerable.

But when the Demon Venerable appeared, Jiang Shouzhong’s mind went blank on the spot.

No way, how did this grand aunt manage to get out?

After all, the Demon Venerable once personally said that she had stored a wisp of residual soul in the Water Moon Dream Mirror to survive back then. To get out, someone must become the master of the Water Moon Dream Mirror and release her.

This was why she kept urging Jiang Shouzhong to clear the Water Moon Dream Mirror.

But now, with her lively and vigorous demeanor, how could she seem like a trapped residual soul?

Could it be that she’s been deceiving me all along?

The Demon Venerable seemed to see through his thoughts but couldn’t be bothered to explain, only saying dismissively:

"Let me be clear, I won’t make a move against the Asura Queen. If it weren’t for her resisting the Red Demon back then, the Demon Clan would have long been extinguished. As for those immortals in the heavens—"

She sneered, "At least until my strength recovers, I won’t provoke them. My task is just to protect this kid in case of emergency, the rest is up to you."

Before she finished speaking, her figure had already dissipated like smoke and cloud.

Everyone exchanged glances, speechless.

However, for the daring and domineering Demon Venerable, all the women present had a deep sense of awe and dared not express any dissatisfaction.

Even someone like Li Guanshi toned down his arrogance when the Demon Venerable appeared.

After all, she was once a legend who effortlessly subdued those in the Feathered Transformation Realm and suppressed the Heavenly Human Realm.

Even though the tiger has fallen into Pingyang, its lingering power remains.

Jiang Shouzhong rubbed his temples, feeling inexplicably weary.

The more powerful these big shots around him became, the less secure he felt.

At noon, the Empress Luo Wanqing returned.

The woman surprisingly brought a carriage.

The carriage was entirely gilded, shimmering gold, extremely luxurious.

A dazzling crystal chandelier hung from the carriage’s roof, while the thick velvet carpet inside seemed to be layered three to five times.

The interior space was quite spacious, with room for eight people sitting opposite each other without feeling cramped.

Most extravagantly, there was even a carved chaise longue inside the carriage.

"This is..."

Jiang Shouzhong was stunned.

Luo Wanqing wore a serene expression, her golden long dress dazzling under the sunlight: "I specially found this, couldn’t let this golden branch and jade leaf of an Empress ride a donkey to protect the new Mountain Master, could I?"

"This Empress role is really comfortable."

Jiang Wan examined the luxurious interior of the carriage and clicked her tongue,

"Little Jiang, if you achieve nothing in the future, you might consider being my senior sister’s little plaything. Just with your pretty face, you’ll be living the high life, partying every night."

Luo Wanqing laughed: "If someone had been willing to be that Empress back then, would it have been my turn?"

Jiang Wan pretended not to hear, lying comfortably on the soft couch.

The group boarded the carriage and set off towards the Capital City.

——

Meanwhile, Lu Renjia and his group also arrived outside the capital of Nanjin Country.

Since they planned to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains, Lu Renjia didn’t intend to enter the city and was parting ways with Tang Tianguang and Ci.

"Lu, green mountains never change, and green waters flow on; this is where we part ways."

Tang Tianguang cupped his fists and said, "After I send Ci to her sister, I’ll come find you. Hope you recover well, and we’ll have a good drink, maybe I’ll take you to visit a brothel."

At first, Lu Renjia nodded to the earlier words, a look of satisfaction on his face.

But upon hearing the last sentence, his eyes widened, almost choking on his own saliva, his face turning red and white in turns as he angrily retorted:

"Brat, what nonsense are you talking! What brothel this and that, I have no interest in such places!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced sideways at Qing Niang beside him.

Seeing a faint smile on her lips, his face flushed hot as he hurriedly explained awkwardly: "In the past, going to brothels was all for you, now I truly have no such thoughts."

"Get lost!"

Qing Niang glared with almond eyes, giving him a sidelong glance.

Qing Niang stepped forward, gently tidying Tang Tianguang’s slightly disheveled clothes, and earnestly said:

"Tang, your brother Lu may love to banter normally, but some words you must remember. This Jianghu is like a bottomless pond, hiding dangers everywhere. Always stay alert and do as few chivalrous deeds as possible.

Sister-in-law knows you’re quite capable, but there are many in this world far more skilled than you, and a slight misstep could easily lead to a fall.

Especially now with the world in chaos and hidden dangers everywhere, you mustn’t act on impulse."

Qing Niang genuinely liked this bright and cheerful young newcomer to Jianghu, treating him from the heart as her own younger brother.

Tang Tianguang beat his chest loudly, laughing heartily:

"I understand, sister-in-law, one day Tang Tianguang will become a renowned figure. By then, I’ll have your back and Lu’s, and no one would dare bully you. You and Lu should hurry up and have a big fat son, I’ll be his teacher then."

Qing Niang tapped Tang Tianguang’s forehead with her finger, scolding lightly: "Take good care of yourself, and after sending Ci, it’s best you go home, your family must be worried..."

"Alright, alright, I got it, sister-in-law, you’re as nagging as my sister."

Tang Tianguang hurriedly interrupted the woman’s words, sidling up to Lu Renjia with a grin, "Lu, I’m off then. Oh, and don’t forget what you promised me earlier; if your brother really is skillful and handsome, you must introduce him to my sister."

"Don’t worry, as long as your sister isn’t ugly, I’ll handle the matchmaking."

Lu Renjia made a boast, then added, "You should really heed your sister-in-law’s words earlier, be cautious and vigilant in Jianghu, keep an eye out for trouble."