Wang Ziyu suppressed the surprise in his heart and nodded.
"The Xi Rang lineage has always acted quite mysteriously, rarely interacting with other Dao Lineages... there have indeed been such rumors in the outside world."
"However, it is absolutely true that their mountain gate is filled with numerous Yao and demons."
"Oh~~~~"
Hearing these confirmed words,
Jiang Yuechu silently lowered her eyes.
She picked up the teacup on the table and took a light sip.
Using her wide sleeves as cover,
she forcibly suppressed the smile at the corner of her mouth that she almost couldn't hold back.
Wang Ziyu looked at the Girl in Black Robes opposite him.
Although she appeared calm on the surface, he always felt something was not quite right.
He couldn't help but frown and asked, "Why do I feel like you're a bit excited?"
Jiang Yuechu's movements paused slightly.
She gently placed the teacup back on the stone table, her expression unchanging.
"You saw wrong... I was just asking casually."
Wang Ziyu stared at her suspiciously for a long time, seeing that there was indeed no flaw to be found on her beautiful face.
Only then did he helplessly withdraw his gaze: "Anyway, that place is very special. Because of the existence of the Xi Rang lineage, the entire Yao Race around the Yu Mountain range band together for warmth and are closely linked."
"When you get there, just treat them as ordinary Cultivators. Do not cause trouble randomly. That place values Bloodline and clans the most. It's common for an elder to come after you hit a youngster, or for an entire tribe to be provoked if you kill an elder."
The implication was clear: you are a capable fighter.
But still, don't go looking for trouble on someone else's turf.
The main purpose is still for the heart material.
Jiang Yuechu raised her eyes, her small face expressionless as she said, "Am I the kind of person who doesn't know the weight of things?"
"..."
If not you, then who?
Looking at the girl's righteous and confident appearance, Wang Ziyu rolled his eyes, too lazy to say more.
Forget it, anyway, the Old Man's task for him was just to lead the way.
What did anything else have to do with him?
It was at this moment.
Suddenly, a burst of deafening drums and gongs was heard, followed by dense footsteps.
"His Majesty arrives—!"
The sharp voice of a eunuch pierced through the multiple courtyards.
Jiang Yuechu tilted her head slightly and saw a bright yellow figure walking with a majestic stride at the end of the corridor.
The Emperor of the Great Tang was glowing with health, walking with an air of immense satisfaction.
Behind him, a dense crowd of civil and military officials followed.
To someone uninformed, it might look like they were heading to a court session.
But looking closely, these high-ranking officials who usually carried themselves with great authority,
at this moment, every one of them had sweat on their foreheads, holding brocade boxes and jade cases of various sizes in their arms, with looks of heartache flashing across their faces from time to time.
"Lonely Moon!"
The Emperor brother strode into the courtyard: "The auspicious hour has arrived! The housewarming rules must be followed!"
As the Emperor raised his hand,
several eunuchs quickly set up a large brass brazier outside the threshold of the main hall.
"Come, come, come, step over the brazier to draw in Yang Qi and dispel the coldness of this new residence!"
The Emperor brother greeted her excitedly.
Jiang Yuechu didn't want to spoil the fun.
In her past life, she hated those elders who, for example, even when out for fun, still put on airs, refusing to play this or eat that.
It was far too boring.
Lifting the hem of her clothes slightly, her long legs stepped lightly and decisively over the brazier.
"Good! Great luck and great prosperity!"
The Emperor took the lead in applauding.
The officials behind him immediately erupted in cheers.
"Alright, don't just stand there. Present the modest gifts you've prepared to Lonely Moon to share in the joy!"
The Emperor specifically emphasized the words "modest gifts."
The officials shuddered and immediately formed a long line, stepping forward one by one to present their treasures.
"This humble official presents a stalk of Jade Marrow Lingzhi, wishing Your Highness eternal celestial blessings!"
"This humble official presents ten catties of East Sea Cold Iron, congratulating Your Highness on your housewarming!"
"This humble official..."
One by one, rare treasures that were seldom seen on ordinary days were piled up in the courtyard like flowing water.
These officials were also pushed to their limits.
The Emperor had spoken; who would dare to fool them with inferior products?
Plus, with the strength of this Grand Princess,
if the gift was too light, wouldn't that be seeking death?
Thus, one by one, they emptied their family fortunes, their hearts bleeding, while their faces still had to squeeze out brilliant smiles.
Jiang Yuechu sat in the seat of honor, resting her chin on one hand, watching this comical scene.
She didn't actually care much for these so-called treasures.
After all, she had even raided Wuxiang Mountain.
What good stuff could these ministers possibly have?
However, watching the constipated expressions of these old men was quite amusing in its own way.
Amidst the excitement,
another announcement came from outside the door.
"Commander-in-Chief of the Demon Suppression Division, White Jade Tower, along with Zhao Zhongliu, You Wujiang, Gu Wanlan, and others, have come to offer congratulations!"
The crowd spontaneously parted to make a path.
White Jade Tower, in a black robe, strode over.
Behind him followed the people from the Demon Suppression Division.
Several people walked to the front of the hall and cupped their fists in salute: "This subordinate and others congratulate Your Highness on your housewarming!"
Jiang Yuechu raised her hand: "Rise."
White Jade Tower stood up and took out an unremarkable wooden box from his sleeve.
"The Demon Suppression Division cannot produce any decent Heaven And Earth Treasure. This is a small token of our appreciation, and we hope Your Highness will not look down on it."
Jiang Yuechu signaled a maidservant to take the wooden box and opened it casually.
"This is?"
White Jade Tower said respectfully: "These are the dossiers recently organized by the division. Some Seniors of the Demon Suppression Division once slew demons outside the Great Tang and recorded many scattered Incomplete Manuals of Geography Records... Although they are not precious items, they record many hidden terrains and local customs... This subordinate thought that Your Highness might find them useful in the future."
Jiang Yuechu's eyes flickered slightly.
Compared to the treasures sent by other ministers, this thing was undoubtedly more useful to her.
Only...
she looked at the people from the Demon Suppression Division with some helplessness.
If you had this stuff... why didn't you take it out earlier?
"You are very thoughtful."
Gu Changge stood at the back, secretly looking up at the girl sitting in the high seat.
Her dark red robes made her look even more incomparably beautiful.
His heart was full of admiration.
If not for the girl in front of him... the Great Tang would likely have fallen long ago. How could they have their current fortune?
"Alright, alright, don't just stand there. Everyone, take a seat. Let the feast begin."
With Jiang Yuechu's command,
course after course of the feast was laid out.
Musicians played silk and bamboo instruments in the garden, and dancers swayed their light sleeves.
The aroma of wine and meat, mixed with the bustling voices of people, filled the newly completed residence to the brim.
The Emperor pulled several Old Ministers to drink together, his face turning red from the alcohol.
Wei Qing, holding a wine cup, recklessly went to play finger-guessing games with You Wujiang, her small face turning red from losing.
Gu Changge stared curiously at the black ox with a bruised and swollen face.
Running Ox felt very uncomfortable being watched and glared with his ox eyes: "What are you looking at! Haven't you seen such a handsome ox before!"
Gu Changge shrank his neck in fear and quickly ran back to his sister's side.
Tiger Cuihua carefully poked the Old Scarlet Flood Dragon beside her with her tail, wanting to say something to him.
As a result, she was slapped on the forehead by the Old Scarlet Flood Dragon.
"Why the hell are you touching my butt?"
"I..."
Tiger Cuihua wanted to cry but had no tears.
Since they would all be working under Jiang Yuechu in the future, she just wanted to ease the atmosphere with the Senior...
Jiang Yuechu raised her wine cup and looked at the bustle in the courtyard from afar.
There was no high-and-mighty immortal cultivation or discussion of the Dao.
No calculating for longevity.
There was only the purest excitement and liveliness.
She tilted her head back and drained the wine in her cup.
The wine entered her throat, spicy with a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste.
What is a True Immortal? Only in being carefree.
The Dao is in the heart; one only seeks to be happy.