Evil Emperor Zun

Chapter 675
In Yixi Country, in a simple small teahouse.

All the arrangements are antique, the tables and chairs are uniformly used in soft warm colors, a string of cute little pendants hangs in front of the window frame, a few potted plants that bloom just right are placed in the aisle, and the melodious music is tactfully echoed in the hall. .

Through the window, you can also see a small river outside the museum.Small boats like bamboo slices slowly pass through the mountains on both sides of the bank. The willow trees along the bank stretch their branches, and the fragrance is sent in by the wind. It mixes with the tea fragrance in the hall, which is even more special.

In this world where the pace of life is accelerating, this teahouse is like a stagnant space, where travelers can stop their busy pace, feel the nature, and experience this unique tranquility.The warm and unique atmosphere also makes every guest who steps into the teahouse have a sense of comfort like "going home".

Chu Tianyao sat quietly at a table for two, elegantly flipping through the menu in his hand.He only wore a normal suit today, which faded away the coldness of the Nine Venerables, and instead showed a bit more gentle and refined temperament.His exceptionally handsome appearance also attracted a lot of attention for him.The waiters in the teahouse, as well as a group of young female customers, frequently cast admiring gazes in his direction.

After about one stick of incense, Yan Xueying, who was wearing an icy blue dress, walked quickly into the teahouse.Walking all the way to him, he slammed his satchel on the table heavily.

"What is there between you and me!"

This cold question broke the silence in the teahouse, and also attracted many guests to look over curiously.

Chu Tianyao's expression remained unchanged, and he slightly raised his hand towards the seat opposite, signaling "sit".

Yan Xueying glared at him angrily for a while, and finally sat down with a sullen face.At this moment, she could feel that the distance between the tables and chairs had been adjusted to a position that made her feel comfortable.Every time we met here before, he would pull out the chair for himself in such a considerate manner.The similar scene caused Yan Xueying's heart to fluctuate slightly, but it quickly disappeared without a trace.

He raised his eyes, and was about to ask again, but Chu Tianyao looked at the menu on his own, and ordered to the waiter at the side: "Give this lady a cup of lemon tea, add ice, and a fruit platter. "Browsing the menu up and down, he politely asked Yan Xueying: "Is there anything else I need?" That gentle and calm attitude was like a gentleman who cares about his girlfriend.

Add ice lemon tea and fruit platter, which I used to love very much.Unexpectedly, after three years, he actually remembered everything clearly... Yan Xueying was so angry that he couldn't vent her anger, and rolled her eyes angrily: "I just need you to disappear in front of me!"

The waiter holding a notebook to make records looked at the two of them, couldn't help but smile, thinking that they were a young couple who were at odds.But this gentleman is really kind to his girlfriend... He is also a good-looking talent.Looking at them, it seems that even I believe in love again...

Chu Tianyao ordered a few more refreshments, put down the menu, and showed a friendly smile to the waiter.Then he calmly cast his eyes out of the window, as if feeling the natural scenery here.

Yan Xueying always had a gloomy face, and waited until the waiter left before saying coldly: "If you have anything to say, you can say it now."

Chu Tianyao smiled lightly: "Don't be busy, don't you think the atmosphere here is very good? You should learn to enjoy life."

Picking up the teacup, he looked at the pattern of flowers and birds on the cup, his eyes were a little far away, "I liked this teahouse very much when I was in Yixi Kingdom. The environment is quiet, the quality is good and the price is cheap, but unfortunately, their scale has never been able to really expand .”

Yan Xueying finally sneered: "Chu Tianyao, when will you put away your hypocrisy."

Looking at his slightly confused eyes, Yan Xueying continued in a breath of venting: "With your current ability, as long as you subsidize them casually, expand the store for them, and even become the largest chain store on the Spirit World Continent, it is a piece of cake. But since you chose to stand by and watch, why do you say these sympathetic words hypocritically now?"

Chu Tianyao lowered his head slightly, the smile on his face gradually deepened, "Heh, why should I subsidize them."

Putting down the celadon teacup casually, crossing his hands slowly on the table, "If they are poor, it is because they don't know how to seize business opportunities. I don't need to subsidize a few mediocre people. If they are satisfied with their current comfortable life, why should I?" spoil their fun."

Yan Xueying stared at him.This man... seems to have his own way of doing things.But he seems to have a kind of magical power, which will make people identify with him unconsciously...

Half an hour later, the dishes on the table had been wiped out, and the lemon tea in Yan Xueying's cup was also faintly drained.And the atmosphere between the two has also undergone some imperceptible changes.

"Okay, even if you broke the appointment three years ago because you were controlled by the Six Royal Demon Lords and later entered the Jiuyou Palace, but with your current status, if you are willing to say a word, will the Luo family dare not obey? "

After Chu Tianyao explained to her in detail the reasons for missing the appointment three years ago, the anger in Yan Xueying's heart actually subsided a bit.But whenever she thinks of all the torture she has suffered in the Luo family, she can't easily forgive this person in front of her... His pity, his regret, are all just watching from the other side, aren't they?Would he really put himself in another person's shoes?
Chu Tianyao said with a leisurely smile, "What if I said, I hope you stay in Luo's house?"

Hearing these words, the anger in Yan Xueying's heart exploded, and she picked up a cup of oolong tea on the table, and was about to pour it on him.

Chu Tianyao took his time and waved his hand casually: "Don't worry, just listen to me patiently." Under his calmness, Yan Xueying really put down the teacup slowly.But the eyes that stared at him were still icy cold.

"The Luo family is actually a good piece of soil. It has certain influence, but its foundation is weak. I hope you can control it from within the Luo family and become my backing."

Having said that, Chu Tianyao raised his head, a rare fragility flashed in his eyes.But in this fragility, there is a kind of determination that is not afraid of challenges.

"You also know that in Jiuyou Palace, even though I barely made it to the first level, among the venerables, I am still at the bottom. Which one of the other venerables is not followed by a large group of followers, I am alone , It’s hard to do it alone, so I also have to cultivate my own power.”

Yan Xueying stared at him coldly, and repeatedly reminded herself not to believe his sweet words, "I'm not interested in your grand plans and hegemony. I just want to leave the Luo family."

"Are you just thinking about leaving Luo's house?" Chu Tianyao slowly raised his gaze, and under Yan Xueying's shocked gaze, he leaned forward slightly, "It shouldn't be, let those old stubborn people in Tianxiao Pavilion recognize you Is it?"

"Only if I have influence, can I have more right to speak and help you better. In this continent of the spirit world, only Jiuyou Palace can compete with Tianxiao Pavilion."

After leaving these short words, Chu Tianyao drank the oolong tea in the cup, stood up, and left a few spirit stones on the table.

"That's all I've said. I hope you'll think about it. I'll wait for your contact."

Yan Xueying stared blankly at the empty seat in front of her for a long time before she raised her hand and lightly touched the spirit stone on the table.When he looked out the door again, Chu Tianyao's back had already disappeared among the passing crowd.

Every time I come here to drink tea, he treats guests, and it's the same this time... Yan Xueying silently clenched the spirit stone tightly in her hand.However, are these spirit stones really just tea money?Why does she feel that her future life has already been bought by these spirit stones?
……

Jiuyou Hall.

In the narrow aisle, Chu Tianyao hurried along.At the same time, another figure in a large black robe was approaching from the opposite side.When the two met head-on, what followed was a slick laugh.

"Isn't this the ninth brother?"

Chu Tianyao could hear the other party's intentionally feigned surprise, and he continued to salute as usual despite the irritability in his heart.

"Eight Venerables."

The Eight Venerable raised his hand casually: "Forget it. The Ninth Brother is now a big celebrity in front of the Palace Master. I dare not ask you to salute me." After a pause, he pretended to be concerned and asked: "What about the recent mission? How is it?"

Chu Tianyao responded indifferently: "Everything is progressing in an orderly manner. I am concerned about the work of the Eight Honorables."

The Eight Venerables nodded slowly: "Well, the Palace Master attaches great importance to this task. He will entrust this task to you, which also represents the importance he attaches to you." He patted his hand with deep meaning. Shoulder, still exhorting with the same high-pitched voice: "So Ninth Brother, do your best, you will have a bright future."

After the two passed by, Chu Tianyao glanced at the shadow drawn by his figure in the corridor, and his eyes were a little more dignified.

"I performed well, and I will take his place in the future. He definitely doesn't want me to complete the task too smoothly. However, he must not dare to make any mistakes in the task of the palace master... Although I don't know what he intends to do. Why, but I still have to be on guard.”

***
Holding the map in his hand, Ye Shuo inquired and searched all the way, and finally came to a small village on this day.If I hadn't made a mistake before, this place should be very close to the target extremely dark place.

"I don't know if the villagers here will know? Go over and find out..." Ye Shuo whispered to himself, and slowly walked into the village in front of him.

"Is anyone there? Is there anyone, please?"

It was evening at this time, and in the past in the Dingtian Mountains, it was the time when farmers finished their day's farming and returned to their houses with their hoes on their shoulders for dinner.But this village is extraordinarily weird, not only is there no one around, but even conversations can hardly be heard.There were only a few sparse crowing and dog barking, and in this unusual silence, there was a sense of desolation for no reason.

The further he walked, the more Ye Shuo frowned.Through the window frames, one can see that the entire farmhouse is pitch-black. Even if the lights are not lit, why are all the houses like this?It feels like a dead village that has been uninhabited for a long time.

Ye Shuo stopped in front of a farmhouse.Both hands lightly touched the door panel, and with just a light push, the door opened easily.Did the owner of the house leave temporarily without opening the door, or did something happen that made it too late for him to open the door...?
The doubts in Ye Shuo's heart continued to expand.After hesitating for a moment, he walked slowly across the threshold, holding a ball of spiritual light in his hand for illumination.

Wherever the light reaches, there are still a few dishes of food on the dining table in the house, only a few mouthfuls have been moved, but it has already cooled down.The cupboards were all open, as if they had been looted by someone, but the contents of the cupboards were still full. If any robbers came, they would definitely return empty-handed.

Suspicious in Ye Shuo's heart, he ran out of the room and visited a few neighboring farmhouses, and what he saw were similar with minor differences.It was as if there was a mysterious force that suddenly moved these villagers who were living and working in peace and contentment out of this space...

Just as he was thinking hard, there was a sudden gust of wind blowing in the back of his head. Ye Shuo turned his head reflexively, and what he caught was a heavy punch.

The person in front of him was a young man with short black hair, wearing a blue robe.It was not surprising to see him block the attack.Spiritual energy surged all over his body, and then he punched more violently.Ye Shuo didn't know whether the opponent was an enemy or a friend, and the opponent didn't give him a chance to defend himself, so he could only fight hastily.

Between the punches and kicks, Ye Shuo could feel that the opponent's every move was steady and powerful, and he still did not lose his order in the dark. He was a rare master.The inner strength follows the pure yang route, so it should be a person in the right way.After a few rounds, Ye Shuo brought up a wave of spiritual power in his hands and released the strength of both sides at the same time. Taking this opportunity, the two also leaped backward at the same time.

"Your Excellency, what a skill." Ye Shuo said in a deep voice.He could sense that the opponent's realm should also be at the level of Qi cultivation.And this person would be willing to give up, thinking about it, he also understands that the strength of the two is equal, and it may take a long time for the winner to be decided.

The green-robed man also looked at him, and said coldly for a while: "You are not bad. It's a pity that you are willing to be a minion for a tiger."

"What are you talking about?" Ye Shuo frowned.Since his debut, he has always insisted on walking the right path, and unless he had to, he rarely even got blood on his hands.No one has ever added these four-character comments to himself.

The man snorted coldly: "The minions of Jiuyou Palace, don't put on airs here!" He flipped his palms and was about to jump up and attack again.

When Ye Shuo heard the word "Jiuyoudian", he waved his hand violently: "Wait!"

"Believe it or not, I have the same hatred as Jiuyou Palace! I just came here, and I don't know what happened in this village!"

The man seemed to be startled, and hesitantly said: "You...are you really not from Jiuyou Palace?"

Ye Shuo simply shrugged his shoulders: "You have nothing worthy of my use. If I'm really from Jiuyou Palace, why should I tell you so much now!"

The man looked at him carefully, as if judging the authenticity of his words.Ye Shuo looked at him calmly.

The atmosphere is eerie and silent.

(End of this chapter)