Chapter 305: Did I Lose Again?
A young girl's thoughts are indeed hard to decipher.
Like how Luo Wusheng couldn't quite understand why Lu Yuliu stomped on his foot so hard and then took over his rocking chair, nor did he understand why his junior sister was secretly laughing to herself.
But since his resting spot was now occupied and the time was about right, Luo Wusheng finally started his work.
Old officers like Long Dahai led the newly recruited Demon Sect disciples, all looking refreshed and in high spirits as they arrived at the Demon Artifact Pavilion.
Incidentally, Luo Wusheng also learned from them what happened after the little pink fox left Red Blossom Pavilion and how the aftermath was handled.
Frankly, the follow-up was quite sloppy, but for the short term, it was unlikely anyone would link the courtesan of Red Blossom Pavilion to the Nine-Tailed Fox Netherqueen. At most, suspicions might arise, but it's notoriously difficult to investigate someone who has vanished entirely.
'When I have the chance to speak face-to-face with Her Majesty again, I might share some of the key points of the Netherkin Nation Chaos arc stored in my memory. This could potentially minimize the spread of its impact…'
It was now clear that the new Monarch of the Netherkin Nation was an enemy. Any opportunity to strike at them would be worth seizing.
However, what about Her Majesty's relationship with the little pink fox?
Tsk, this mess was caused by the previous emperor of the Immortal Nation. Although he left some leeway before disappearing, the tension between the two sides was inevitable.
And this was still related to his unreliable master…
As thoughts of his arranged marriage crossed his mind, Luo Wusheng felt another headache coming on.
Especially since he would need to borrow the name of the Demon Sect Master repeatedly as a scapegoat for sharing more information. Who knows what kind of trouble that guy might stir up next?
For now, though, Luo Wusheng had to focus on work.
Surprisingly, the newly recruited Demon Sect disciples blended in with the old officers overnight and showed no aversion to starting their work. Perhaps they had mentally prepared themselves beforehand.
Initially, Luo Wusheng planned to have these newcomers observe on their first day, but reality had other plans.
The small Demon Artifact Pavilion was packed inside and out, surrounded by crowds. While most were there out of curiosity about his return, the overwhelming turnout made it clear that the old staff couldn't handle this alone.
Thus, all the new disciples were thrust into action, gaining experience on the job. Even the artifact refiners formed teams of five, taking turns under Song Zhong's guidance on the fourth floor to speed up bullet production.
That said, it was unclear why these artifact refiners came out of the fourth floor with a strange gleam in their eyes, working harder than even the most eager interns.
Speaking of Song Zhong and the other four refiners from his junior sister's Little Demon Domain, they were truly impressive. They seemed to treat testing the bullets' effects as their form of rest, diving back into work as soon as testing was done. Truly, they were relentless.
The most astonishing part? Their cultivation levels soared during this process. Song Zhong, the leader, was almost breaking through the Foundation Establishment Realm. Could this method of reckless experimentation actually be a form of cultivation? Was this a kind of innate talent?
Luo Wusheng had no time to dig into this mystery for now. Glancing at the group enthusiastically demonstrating the terrifying effects of the bullets, he rubbed his temples and headed up to the third floor of the Demon Artifact Pavilion.
The third floor was now entirely an office space, refurbished nicely. All previous collections on the Demon Sect Artifact Refining technique had been moved to the fourth floor for comparative study.
'Thanks to the all-nighters these guys pulled, nearly a fifth of the contract with Her Majesty has already been completed. Some results may be questionable in quality, but they're not suitable to be used as filler. Fortunately, with this many hands, the first batch can be delivered before the Human Immortal List.'
Even though it's low-tier combat power, these artifacts represent unmatched power for Qi Refining cultivators. During the upcoming Netherkin Nation Chaos, they might prove useful.
Of course, the true game-changers will still be the high-tier combatants.
In the original timeline, the strongest figure to appear during the Netherkin Nation Chaos was the Taoist Sect Master, a peak Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator equivalent to Luo Wusheng's cheap master and the Immortal Nation's previous emperor. Ultimately, this figure resolved the turmoil.
"If everything progresses as it should, the outcome won't change…"
But can things really proceed as they should now?
'I'll only have two chances to disappear into the shadows. One is during this Netherkin Nation Chaos, and the other is at the opening of the Ancient Heavenly Gate's gates later. But since I've yet to figure out how to erase my traces at the source, the latter seems to be the only viable option.'
Luo Wusheng frowned in thought.
The Ancient Heavenly Gate is indeed an ideal opportunity. Its internal rules differ from the outside world, and there are countless ancient inheritances to be found. There might even be a method for erasing traces at the source.
But there's a problem.
The Ancient Heavenly Gate recognizes individuals. Once a cultivator enters and leaves, they must wait ten years before they're allowed back in. Even Tribulation Crossing cultivators can't bypass this rule, and for those undergoing tribulations, it's even more dangerous.
However, someone like the Holy Saint of the Demon Sect had just been there last year, happily crafting the unique Star-Moon Jade…
Not all hope was lost, though.
Thinking about his cards in hand, Luo Wusheng set his thoughts aside and looked out the window.
The Demon Artifact Pavilion had already undergone slight expansion, but it still couldn't accommodate today's crowd.
And observing these visitors, Luo Wusheng couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
He initially thought the overwhelming crowd was here to verify whether he had broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm. But reality proved him wrong once again.
Most of them were here to validate his rumored love life.
Countless people eagerly awaited the appearance of Her Majesty, curious if she would visit today. Others speculated whether the recently redeemed courtesan would show up here. By now, the Royal City gossip mill had churned out countless versions of the story behind Yao Ji's redemption.
Without exception, they were all melodramatic tales of a dashing young Demon Sect Holy Saint and a virtuous courtesan's heart-wrenching romance.
Luo Wusheng's face turned odd as he reconsidered greeting the crowd outside.
If people already think you've got a harem, do you even need to maintain one to earn the reputation?
Does that mean he's been losing out this whole time?
Luo Wusheng sank into deep thought. At least he hadn't brought the now unmasked Lu Yuliu along.
As for Bai Xiaoyao… That warm and hospitable junior sister was currently maintaining order outside. Her white figure flitted through the air, occasionally tossing overzealous gossip lovers out of the crowd with her threads.
The Demon Sect Holy Saint pretended not to see anything.
"Still… Something feels off."
Why does he feel less busy than expected?
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