Chapter 231: Chapter 174: Gu Diao Hatchling, Throne’s Outer-Realm Avatar, The 4th Divination (Part 2)

’Confucian True Words…’

Lu Mingyuan narrowed his eyes. It seemed he knew who was behind this mischief.

At this moment, another rainbow light descended from the heavens, and a beautiful figure appeared.

“I can testify.”

An Immortal Lady with a cold expression stepped through the void. Her face was beautiful enough to topple cities, and a lotus Daoist coronet could not hide her refined, otherworldly temperament.

Her hair was jet-black and glossy, and her facial features were delicate and distinct, like a jade beauty. The loose Daoist robe could not conceal her slender, proud figure.

Upon seeing this refined woman, everyone cupped their hands in salute.

“Greetings, Fairy Ci Hang.”

“Greetings, Lishuang National Preceptor.”

“Greetings, Yuqing Peak Master.”

A variety of titles were called out. Lu Mingyuan also cupped his hands. “Greetings, Elder Sui.”

Just then, a prompt appeared before his eyes.

[You have triggered the trait “Qilin Child.” The Life Master is full of charm and has gained the support of the crowd.]

[Venerable Purple Fate Grid – Imperial Family, Refinement Level increased to 20%.]

[Promoted Life Chart Traits – Qilin Child (Middle Level)]

[Qilin Child (Middle Level): A man like jade on a country path, a gentleman unparalleled in this world. Your appearance will not age. Your looks, temperament, and charm are drastically increased. Everyone’s favorability toward you is greatly increased.]

Sui Yuqing glanced at Lu Mingyuan with a placid expression, her thoughts unreadable, before calmly explaining to the crowd, “The mother of this Gu Diao egg was the Human Gu Celestial Eagle from beneath Dragon Hanging Mountain, which I personally killed.”

“Does anyone have any objections?”

“No objections.”

Everyone bowed.

Sui Yuqing instructed, “Since there are no objections, you should all disperse. The great battle among the Human Race experts has not yet subsided, and a relentless army of the Demon Race is still rushing here. We cannot let our guard down.”

“Yes.”

In Sui Yuqing’s presence, the many proud Princes and Princesses didn’t dare to put on any airs.

It’s as they say: when you’re taking shelter under someone else’s roof, you don’t dare offend the master of the house.

Currently, the only Human Race experts with enough power to resist the Demon Race were the Tributors serving under the Dynasties, and the Great Yan was the very backbone of this force.

Their lives and fortunes were in Sui Yuqing’s hands. How could they dare to offend a top expert from the Great Yan?

After dismissing the crowd, Sui Yuqing stood with her arms crossed. She casually flicked her duster and finally had the leisure to look at Lu Mingyuan. Pointing a slender finger at the Gu Diao hatchling that was tumbling about in search of food, her eyes held a profound meaning. Her voice was slightly husky as she spoke in a magnetic, mature tone:

“Shouldn’t Your Highness give me an explanation?”

Lu Mingyuan scratched his brow, his face a picture of embarrassment.

He had clearly said he didn’t know the whereabouts of the bird’s egg to avoid complications. Now, it had been exposed that he had stolen it.

“Elder Sui, I’m sorry. I lied to you.”

Lu Mingyuan tried his best to make his tone sound natural.

“But allow me to offer an excuse. This kind of Opportunity attracts a lot of attention. It’s best if as few people as possible know about it.”

“As few people as possible? So, wouldn’t you say everyone knows about it now?”

Sui Yuqing’s jade-like face was full of amusement.

“Along the way, how many other secrets has Your Highness been hiding from me?”

Sui Yuqing’s eyes, like a pair of clear springs, repeatedly sized up Lu Mingyuan.

When it came to Lu Mingyuan, a strong desire to gossip welled up in her heart.

’As a veteran shut-in who spends her years in cultivation at the Celestial Master’s Mansion, what could be more satisfying than knowing other people’s secrets and gossip?’

Lu Mingyuan smiled. “Just a few more Opportunities. Elder Sui, have you ever heard this saying? ’Do not expose people’s shortcomings, do not guess people’s hearts, and do not discuss people’s faults.’”

Among friends, no matter how close, one should follow these three principles.

Don’t speak of their privacy; don’t pick at their scars; don’t try to guess at human nature, and certainly don’t test it.

“Never heard of it.” Sui Yuqing shook her head. “But you can rest assured. I won’t covet the little bit of Opportunity and Destiny you have.”

Lu Mingyuan believed her on this point.

He had long heard of Elder Sui’s great name. Her fortune and blessings were said to be the greatest in the Dao Alliance, unmatched across the entire continent. At her birth, a purple haze stretched for a thousand li, and a white deer acknowledged her as its master. When she condensed her Golden Core, three phoenixes hung in the sky. In her youth, her beauty was astounding, and she was the Saintess of her Sect. She was even pursued by her Sect Leader, who tried to name her as his Daoist companion, but this scared her away so badly that she fled to the Celestial Master’s Mansion.

To this day, many male Cultivators still wished to become her Daoist companion. Aside from coveting her beauty, they were more interested in getting a share of her Destiny.

To escape this harassment, Sui Yuqing descended the mountain into the Mortal World and became the National Preceptor of the Lion Frost Country. Her name, Fairy Ci Hang, became famous throughout the entire Feiniu Continent.

“What do you plan to do with this Gu Diao?”

Sui Yuqing cast a Dao Seal, confining the Gu Diao, which had been causing a commotion, to a tiny space.

“Can’t I just raise it normally?” Lu Mingyuan asked.

Sui Yuqing looked at Lu Mingyuan and said seriously, “You must understand, the Gu Diao is a Demon born of the Wilderness World. It must devour tens of thousands of other Demons just to get through its infancy. If you truly want it to grow, it will require a massive amount of food. With Your Highness’s financial resources, I’m afraid it will be unsustainable.”

Lu Mingyuan generally understood.

’She means that the Gu Diao belongs in the Wilderness. If I bring it back to the Great Yan, the environmental change will be too drastic. It’ll probably just become a hassle.’

“Therefore, I suggest you sign a Spirit Contract with it as soon as possible and make it Your Highness’s Spirit Beast.”

“A Spirit Contract?”

Sui Yuqing explained, “Correct. Within the Taoist Sect, there are many rare Exotic Beasts, Immortal Cranes, and Spiritual Birds. This is the method used for most of them.”

“A Spirit Contract establishes a master-servant relationship with a member of the Demon Race, allowing you to control their Divine Soul. It’s similar to having a servant among Cultivators.”

Lu Mingyuan nodded lightly. “I understand. Thank you for telling me, Elder.”

“Also, its size is enormous and will become a problem sooner or later. I suggest Your Highness have it consume a Transformation Pill. That would be the best solution.” Sui Yuqing advised, listing out her points.

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