Although these large ships were massive, they moved swiftly. In just a moment, they arrived before them, and several men jumped down from the vessel, pulling ropes as they hurried to the shore, searching for large stones and trees to tie the ropes around.
Huang Xuemei slightly turned her body and whispered, "Wait a moment, little brother, don't speak recklessly. The woman leading them, I've seen her in the booklet about Dongfang Bubai. She was a lonely girl saved by him back then, raised by his side. After growing up, she became infatuated with Dongfang Bubai and insisted on marrying him. Dongfang Bubai, with no choice, took her as a concubine, but by then he had already mastered the Sunflower Manual, so this girl must still be pure. Once my sister has the situation under control, I'll send her to you as a gift to play with."
Hua Wuqing was initially worried about revealing any flaws, but upon hearing his sister's words, which were filled with the desire to forcibly take a woman for him, he couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. She was so eager to snatch a beautiful woman for him to play with.
At this moment, the ships had come to a halt, and the woman dressed as a man leaped down for the first time. After landing, she rushed towards them, followed by a group of red-clad disciples. Hua Wuqing, well-versed in the ways of the world, noticed that these men were all skilled fighters, with the leaders being top-notch experts in the martial world.
The woman rushed to Huang Xuemei's side, and upon seeing her, her face lit up with joy. Ignoring her breathlessness, she choked out, "I... I have missed you day and night, searched all over the world, and finally found the leader!" Her voice was crisp and pleasant, carrying a hint of charm and allure.
She composed herself, adjusted her attire, and bowed deeply, saying, "I pay my respects to the Eastern Leader. The Holy Leader is cultured in both martial and civil affairs, benefiting the people, for thousands of years, unifying the martial world!"
Behind her, the disciples of the Sun and Moon Holy Cult all bowed in unison, chanting, "We pay our respects to the Eastern Leader. The Holy Leader is cultured in both martial and civil affairs, benefiting the people, for thousands of years, unifying the martial world!" The sound echoed through the forest, startling the birds, as if a thousand troops were charging, filled with killing intent!
Huang Xuemei, with a cold expression and her sleeves trailing behind her, made no response. She turned and walked into the thatched cottage, closing the door, completely ignoring the disciples kneeling on the ground.
The woman pressed her forehead to the ground, cold sweat pouring down. "Please forgive me, Holy Leader. I... I did not intend to disobey your orders and secretly investigate. It’s just that you have been missing for too long, and there are ambitious people inciting the elders in the sect, all saying..." She hesitated for a moment, then continued, "All saying that the Holy Leader has... has passed away, wanting to replace you in that position. I... I, in a moment of anger, killed those traitors and came out to search for you. The Sun and Moon Holy Cult cannot be without its leader, and Qianxun... Qianxun cannot be without you... Please, Holy Leader, have mercy and return with me."
Hua Wuqing saw that it was his moment to make an entrance. He cleared his throat and called out to the cottage, "Hey, I say, this woman is also for your own good. I've long been tired of this desolate place. You often say you are the leader of the Sun and Moon Holy Cult. I thought you were just bragging, but it turns out to be true. Why don't we go back with her and let me taste the flavor of wealth and nobility?"
The woman, hearing his crude words that offended her beloved, angrily raised her head, ready to strike him down. Unexpectedly, a voice from inside the cottage responded, "Fine, anyway, I have already resolved the issues I had. Staying here is meaningless, so I will listen to you."
Upon hearing this, she was both shocked and delighted. She was happy because she vaguely knew that Dongfang Bubai had encountered a problem in his training and had come out to find a solution. Now, hearing his words, it was clear he had resolved the issue. Her infatuation with him made her heart rejoice. She was shocked because she had never seen anyone who could influence his decisions. Who was this bearded man?
Lost in her thoughts, she heard, "Xue, you know my preferences. Did you bring a bright red dress?" She hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the Holy Leader, I would never forget. I’ll get it right away." As she spoke, she waved her hand, and a man brought a bundle to her.
She picked up the bundle and approached the cottage door, not daring to enter on her own. She saw threads of red silk darting out from inside the house, wrapping around the bundle and flying back inside.
She dared not peek, lowering her head to look at her toes, her expression respectful.
After a moment, she heard the door creak open. She raised her head to see a woman in a long red robe, with hair cascading over her shoulders and sword-like brows, walking towards her with a cold demeanor. She exclaimed in delight, "Holy Leader, you succeeded?!"
Huang Xuemei, with her sleeves trailing behind her, did not respond. She walked past the woman without even glancing at her and headed straight for the ship. The woman seemed accustomed to such treatment and said nothing, merely lowering her head to follow.
Indeed, her love for him was obsessive and intoxicating. If Dongfang Bubai was a fool in love, then Xue Qianxun, sharing the same bloodline, was also a woman who would not regret her infatuation.
Huang Xuemei stopped in front of the ship and suddenly commanded, "This person will be the chief steward of my Sun and Moon Holy Cult from now on. Treat him as you would treat me. Anyone who dares to offend him will have to answer to me, Dongfang Bubai, and I will not show mercy for the sake of our shared sect!" Before the disciples behind her could express their surprise, she continued, "I have heard that Ren Ying has a good relationship with the leader of the Five Immortals Sect in Kunming. You all go and deliver my orders, telling her to come to Blackwood Cliff to see me!" After speaking, she leaped into the air and entered the cabin.
The group of elite disciples from the Sun and Moon Holy Cult who had followed Xue Qianxun clearly did not say much upon hearing the orders. Two of them split off towards the city, while the rest bowed to Hua Wuqing, saying, "We pay our respects to the Chief Steward!"
Hua Wuqing smiled and told them to rise, but unexpectedly, a woman dressed as a man flashed past him. Xue Qianxun turned to look in Huang Xuemei's direction, and upon seeing she was not there, she turned back and whispered, "Who are you, and what is your relationship with my leader!? How could you sway him?!"
Hua Wuqing looked at her with a smile, sizing her up until she seemed ready to explode. "Me? I'm Yang Lianting. What's it to you? Are you interested in me, little girl?"
PS:
It's the Qixi Festival, so I shared a bit of sweetness in the previous chapter.
I never thought I would spend Qixi in a bar typing on my phone! My hands are fine, but my eyes are really sore.
A friend asked me what I was doing, and I didn't dare to say, just said I was chatting with girls.
Sigh, the girl next to me stopped paying attention after hearing that.
I still don't know if I'll have any luck tonight.
The price for this is too high...
This plot is truly the original intention for writing this book.
I particularly love Lin Qingxia's portrayal of Dongfang Bubai, but I found out she played a man! A man! A man!
So I found it hard to accept the setting of Dongfang as a woman.
After much thought, I remembered her role as the Six-Fingered Piano Demon.
With a little creative adjustment, it became the form I wanted.
Writing this, I can't help but keep going.
The bar has poor signal, so I write everything first and then post it outside, so I'm too lazy to switch to related works.
I'm really sorry for the impact on everyone.
If this plot can make you happy,
I'll be very satisfied.
There are still many ideas I've been thinking about for a long time,
So follow along, and you won't be disappointed.
Lastly, as usual, I ask for flowers and five-star ratings,
Thank you! I'll see if I can make up for it later,
And hopefully have some luck tonight.