Stepping on the demon door, the witch becomes the strongest

Chapter 854 Final Chapter
Several months later, the remaining giant snakes were also killed one by one.

The apocalyptic era has ended, and an unknown new era is dawning.

Yan Yu was formally awarded a medal at the Lingyan Pavilion in Pingjing, and the cabinet bestowed upon him the highest honorary title of "Divine General of the Land Kingdom".

In the past, he was popularly known as "the Divine General of the Land Kingdom" because he had a series of famous general titles such as "Flying General of Dragon City" and "Divine General of Stabilizing the Sea," which would be too complicated to list... Now, the official authorities have simply confirmed it.

In her previous life, Mei Yingxue held a similar title, being officially awarded the title of "Hero Who Protects the Nation" (see Chapter 1). Unfortunately, Teacher Mei was unable to protect the Lu Kingdom until the very end.

Now, I've done it!
As Yan Yu left the auditorium, he found himself surrounded by media reporters with their cameras and microphones, just a corridor away from him.

"Captain, over here!" Xie Ruoxi's voice came from outside the window.

Yan Yu followed the sound through the wall and saw the girls waiting for him outside.

Being interviewed is a troublesome thing. The advantage is that you can gain fame by being exposed on TV, but Yan Yu's reputation has already reached its limit. In addition, no one can do anything to him if he skips the interview, so of course he just stands up the media if he wants to.

The group quietly flew away from Pingjing on their swords, chatting idly along the way and sharing the intelligence they had recently gathered.

It's a helpless situation, really. Originally, the country's attitude towards secret realms was that resources needed to be strictly sealed off and controlled, and their specific locations were top secret, let alone allowing unrelated people to get involved.

In the apocalyptic era, under the threat of the Yamata no Orochi, the population was forced to relocate to a secret realm for refuge.

Now that the giant serpent has perished and the population that has been transferred into the secret realm cannot be allowed to pretend nothing happened. Instead, a great memory erasure technique was used on them, and then everyone was sent back to the Earth plane.

The fact that ordinary people have come into contact with the extraordinary on a large scale is an unchangeable fait accompli.

In the spiritually rich environment of secret realms, any mortal with the potential has a high probability of embarking on the path of cultivation. It is foreseeable that in the coming period, there will be an explosive increase in the number of cultivators in the private sector, bringing even more severe challenges to social management.

Of course, for girls, these things might not be as important as "what to eat tonight".

"So, what are we having for dinner tonight?" Zhao Yuanzhen asked.

"I don't know, I'm not cooking tonight," Lin Ning said, shaking her head.

"Isn't Ningning the head chef tonight?" The girls exchanged glances, finally settling on Tang Xiaolian.

There are three people in the villa who can cook. Lin Ning is a professional hobbyist who can cook anything. Yun Jin mostly cooks desserts after meals and only helps Ning Ning with the main dishes. Tang Xiaolian's family runs a bed and breakfast and can cook some strong-flavored dishes, such as chopped peppers, pickled peppers, green peppers and chili peppers, which are poured with hot oil in rotation to change up the flavors for everyone.

"It wasn't me," Tang Xiaolian said blankly, looking at Lin Ning. "You didn't tell me?"

"I don't know who it is either," Lin Ning said. "It was arranged by the captain, and they're in the kitchen right now."

The group landed at the villa entrance, pushed the door open, and saw Mei Yingxue wearing a kitchen apron, bustling about, with a large pile of dishes already laid out on the table.

"How did you end up here?" Zhao Yuanzhen suddenly jumped up, like a ferocious tigress whose home had been stolen.

"Hello everyone, I'm staying here for a few days," Mei Yingxue said earnestly, bowing slightly to the girls. "Excuse me."

"It's alright, it's alright, there are plenty of rooms at home." The girls all welcomed her, but Zhao Yuanzhen rushed forward, grabbed her arm, and pulled her outside:

"Get out! You're not welcome here!"

"Do you have the final say at home?" Mei Yingxue asked in surprise.

If Zhao Yuanzhen were in charge here, then she would have to seriously consider how to reconcile with the demonic witch, since the Yin-Yang Twin Divine Swords are both here, and Mei Yingxue would definitely not give up.

"No, that doesn't count." Before Zhao Yuanzhen could speak, Yan Yu immediately answered for her.

The girls burst into laughter, while the vixen was furious. She rushed to Yan Yu's side, stomping on his feet and twisting his waist, and even threatened to drug him and turn him into dregs tonight.

"Stop fooling around," Yan Yu replied telepathically. "I'm doing this for your own good."

"How does bringing her in become a benefit to me?" Zhao Yuanzhen roared, her anger blazing. "Don't you know my relationship with her? You can talk until the end of time, but I won't be fooled by your sweet talk..."

“You are the head wife of the family,” Yan Yu said. “She is a guest here to learn swordsmanship from the Taiyin and Taiyang Twin Swords, which means she owes us a favor. No matter how you deal with her, she can only endure the humiliation and has no other choice.”

"It was precisely because I knew about the feud between you that I arranged for her to move in, so you could vent the anger you felt when you were being chased after right after you transmigrated!"

Zhao Yuanzhen thought it made sense, and upon further reflection, it indeed made a lot of sense, so she smiled again:
"Hmph, you've got a conscience, I forgive you. I'll treat you to a good meal with some of my girlfriends tonight."

Yan Yu: ………………

So the punishment and reward are the same?
When everyone arrived at the dining table, they saw a dazzling array of dishes: chicken, duck, goose, beef, lamb, and pork; stewed, stir-fried, boiled, steamed, braised, and deep-fried; sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and savory—it was a complete and delicious feast, almost like something out of a hotel banquet.

Lin Ning was initially very surprised, then picked up her chopsticks and tasted it carefully, suddenly asking:

"The Complete Collection of Chinese Home-Style Recipes"?

"Impressive." Mei Yingxue smiled faintly, "I have no cooking experience, so I just followed that recipe book."

“Yes, I can see that you followed the recipe step by step very strictly.” Lin Ning said in a wise and experienced manner, putting on the air of an elder and a teacher to instruct her. “But there is a problem with this recipe. The editor used a professional chef’s stove, while the gas stove in our home kitchen cannot reach this heat.”

"So whenever the book mentions medium or high heat, you have to add a little more heat to ensure the heat is just right."

"I see." Mei Yingxue bowed, indicating that she had learned something. "I hope to learn more from you in the future."

"You're welcome," Lin Ning said, waving her hand. "It's enough that you're willing to learn."

Seeing that Mei Yingxue had actually gained Lin Ning's approval, Zhao Yuanzhen felt inexplicably flustered, as if something of hers was being taken away. She quickly sat down, picked up her chopsticks, and muttered to herself:
"I'd like to see just how delicious your cooking really is."

She ate silently for a long time, her cheeks bulging, and she couldn't utter a single discouraging word, which greatly surprised the girls.

"Sister Zhao," Xie Ruoxi handed her water, asking curiously, "How does it taste?"

"Hmph." Zhao Yuanzhen swallowed the food in his mouth, his face showing a mixture of emotions. After holding back for a long time, he finally said, "There are a few dishes that are still not cooked enough."

Everyone was speechless. So, apart from what Lin Ning pointed out, you couldn't find any fault with it at all?
The girls became interested and sat down to eat.

Everyone ate and chatted, creating a lively atmosphere. They talked about everything, and the restaurant was filled with the cheerful laughter of the girls.

Mei Yingxue was a serious person who answered only one question at a time and never initiated conversations. However, she was an excellent listener. Whenever someone spoke to her, she would stare intently at them, listening carefully to every word.

In contrast, Zhao Yuanzhen (for some reason, everyone always compares Mei Yingxue to Zhao Yuanzhen) ignores topics that don't interest her and is preoccupied with food when eating. As a result, even though they are more familiar with each other, everyone still prefers to chat with Mei Yingxue.

Zhao Yuanzhen saw this and felt even more aggrieved and sad. He wished he could draw his sword immediately and cut off the head of this hateful enemy on the spot, and use it to make a chamber pot to humiliate him day and night.

What happened to me being the first wife? I haven't even started to make things difficult for her yet, and you're all already putting on a magnanimous act of accepting her!
On second thought, even if Mei Yingxue could handle them, she wouldn't be able to get past me!
You're not getting through this door unless I give my consent!

She channeled her grief and anger into her appetite, and while everyone was chatting and laughing, she devoured several dishes in one go.

At this moment, as frustrated Zhao Yuanzhen was, Mei Yingxue was just as relaxed and happy.

She was determined to stay at the Yan family's residence and learn from the two divine swordsmen at all times. The decision of whether she could stay rested with Yan Yu, and as everyone knew, Yan Yu had a harem, so the attitude of each of his consorts towards Mei Yingxue was very important.

After all, the power of pillow talk is not just a joke.

Of course, Ms. Mei doesn't consider herself to be the kind of person who is good at social maneuvering or charming. All she can do is make friends with sincerity and not engage in any hypocritical tests or deceptions.

She also told everyone without reservation about the purpose of her visit.

This actually relieved everyone. What everyone was most worried about at this moment was that this guest would end up staying in Yan Yu's room.

"What do you think?" Ye Yun quietly asked Li Minghu. "She said she was staying here to make it easier to consult with the Divine Sword. How credible is that reason?" "It doesn't seem like she's lying," Li Minghu replied. "But that's not the point."

So the question is?

"The question is, if you spend every day together, won't feelings develop?" Li Minghu pointed out incisively.

Ye Yun pondered for a moment and wholeheartedly agreed. Even if you don't have feelings for Yan Yu now, who can guarantee that you will in the future?
Of course, she was just asking and didn't intend to interfere further.

After all, there are already so many girls in the villa, one more wouldn't make a big difference. Besides, Yan Yu and Mei Yingxue are definitely innocent now. If you doubt them, you're wronging Yan Yu, and your favorability will definitely drop.

Why not let someone else ask? With so many people, surely one of them will get impatient?
Among the other girls, there were quite a few clever ones, and they quickly turned their attention to Zhao Yuanzhen—everyone was waiting to see when this girl would lose her temper.

Zhao Yuanzhen was also troubled at this moment. She had just eaten the food prepared by Mei Yingxue, and if she made trouble again, it would seem like she was ungrateful.

Furthermore, the younger sisters are all very friendly towards Mei Yingxue. If she were to lose her temper indiscriminately, even if they didn't say anything, they would definitely think she wasn't magnanimous enough.

You need to find a legitimate reason to make things difficult for her, preferably one that leaves her speechless with bitterness.

Hehe, I've got it!
"Where are you staying tonight?" Zhao Yuanzhen asked abruptly. "There are no rooms available on the second floor."

In fact, Anna's guest room was still empty, but the witch deliberately said so to make it a fait accompli, so that no one would suggest that she stay on the second floor.

“Anywhere is fine,” Mei Yingxue replied calmly. “Sleeping on the sofa is fine, sleeping on the floor is fine, it doesn’t matter to me.”

"How about we stay in the movie room?" Zhao Yuanzhen suggested. "It's right next to the indoor swimming pool, so you can come out and take a bath whenever you're free."

The indoor swimming pool was originally the room where Su Yunjin practiced the Southern Dipper Star River Secret Technique. Later, as her cultivation level increased, the pool became too small, so Chen Lingyun called in a renovation master to transform the swimming pool into a hot tub.

The movie room is right next to the public bath room, separated by only one wall. Apart from the cushions, there is not much furniture inside. It is the farthest from the living room and is relatively quiet, which is indeed suitable for the type of person like Mei Yingxue who likes quiet contemplation.

The girls exchanged glances. Everyone thought there was nothing wrong with the suggestion, but that was the biggest problem.

Zhao Yuanzhen's attitude towards Mei Yingxue is well-known, so his current suggestion, which seems flawless, must be hiding a conspiracy.

Let's see what she's really up to.

At night, Mei Yingxue meditated in her room, her ears twitching almost imperceptibly.

She heard footsteps and whispers outside.

"...Wait, this isn't right." Yan Yu's voice clearly still hesitated and refused. "Teacher Mei is right next door, we can't..."

"What does it matter? The walls in the movie room are thickened and specially soundproofed," Zhao Yuanzhen said with a smile. "Besides, isn't that what makes it more exciting?"

Yan Yu thought that made sense. Even if the volume was turned up to the maximum in the movie theater, it wouldn't carry outside, so the reverse would naturally be true as well.

The only thing to be wary of is Teacher Mei suddenly going out to use the restroom. But she has been fasting for many years and hasn't even tasted a bite of tonight's food, so naturally she wouldn't need to use the restroom.

It may seem like there's a certain risk involved, but in reality, there's no chance of being caught.

So he turned on the hot water, then lay half-reclined by the pool, slowly enjoying his tender time with the enchantress.

Mei Yingxue listened silently, her face slightly flushed, wondering why she could hear so clearly even though the movie room was soundproofed.

After examining it carefully for a while, she discovered that the bearings of the thickened door were loose, which created a gap through which sound could pass.

...Never mind, this is their home after all. If I were to disturb their good time, it would only make me seem impolite.

Mei Yingxue closed her eyes, deciding to pretend nothing had happened, to solidify her Dao heart, and to try to enter a meditative state.

But then Xie Ruoxi's voice rang in his ears again, her tone seemingly shy, but mostly gentle and soft:

"Sister Zhao is tired, I'll take her place."

Mei Yingxue blushed again, thinking to herself, "This is outrageous! Even if you have a harem of wives and concubines, you can't do this, taking turns... It's so unhygienic!"
Xie Ruoxi's reaction differed from Zhao Yuanzhen's. The vixen loved to shout and act wildly, completely oblivious to shame, while Ruoxi suppressed her sobs, incredibly shy, as if afraid of being overheard…

Mei Yingxue suddenly realized, "Wasn't I just eavesdropping?!"
She quickly focused her mind, eliminating distractions and no longer paying attention to anything happening outside.

A moment later, Zhou Hongyu and Tang Xiaolian arrived.

"Zhao Yuanzhen wants to have a match with me, so I'm here." Without saying another word, Zhou Hongyu pushed Yan Yu down, "Lie down properly!"

"I'll make sure the competition is fair," Tang Xiaolian said with a grin. "I'll collect the extras first, and everyone will start from zero, so no one can cheat."

Mei Yingxue clenched her fists inwardly. How could such a thing be treated so lightly? It was simply too... Why am I listening to this again?

She regained her composure for the third time, silently reciting incantations and mental techniques, trying her best to banish the sounds of women from her mind.

"How could you do such a thing here!" After some time, Lin Ning's angry voice once again entered the room.

"That's right!" Mei Yingxue's eyes welled up with tears. "I'm a guest, and it's not convenient for me to go out and witness this. At least someone has said what I wanted to say."

"You should do this in your room," Su Yunjin's gentle voice rang out. "Mei Yingxue's place is right next door. It would be so embarrassing if she heard us."

"That's absolutely right!" Mei Yingxue nodded repeatedly. "Yun Jin is a normal person too!"
"It's alright, the soundproofing in the movie room is excellent," Xie Ruoxi reassured. "You definitely won't hear anything inside."

“I just checked, the door is locked,” Tang Xiaolian added. “She should already be in meditation.”

The group sat around the bathtub, chatting. Soon after, Lin Ning and Su Yunjin's voices rang out one after the other.

Mei Yingxue inside was numb. She even wanted to make a loud noise to let the people outside know that the soundproofing of the movie room was no longer perfect, but she knew that would only increase the embarrassment and wouldn't make any difference.

She still needs to consult with the Sun and Moon Swords, so messing up her relationship with them here will only have a negative effect.

Forbearance!

"We're not late, are we?" Ye Jun's voice came in.

“It shouldn’t be too late,” Li Minghu said with a smile. “Look, it’s still full of energy.”

Mei Yingxue continued to meditate silently, focusing her gaze on her nose and her mind, her legs intertwined in a seated meditation posture, yet she couldn't help but rub them together.

She knew that her Dao heart was in turmoil, and if a demon were to strike at this moment, she probably wouldn't even last the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Finally, dawn broke, and the outside gradually quieted down.

Mei Yingxue exhaled a long breath of stale air, stood up wearily, and planned to wait until everyone outside had left before going out to find a clean place to rest for a while and strengthen her resolve.

But then a new female voice rang out.

"Yan Yu, I'm here! I asked for leave from the witch troupe." Anna suddenly exclaimed, "You...you've already finished?"

“Definitely not,” Chen Lingyun said leisurely. “Why don’t we try and see?”

Veins bulged on Mei Yingxue's forehead, her anger reaching its peak. Finally, unable to contain herself any longer, she forcefully pushed open the door and shouted:
"It's already daytime! Can't you all go back to your rooms?"

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