From slave trader to the Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Laws

"And then...?"

Hu Xiaoqing obeyed and sat on the man's lap.

The buttocks sit lightly, feeling incredibly springy.

But her sitting posture was a bit strange.

Unlike ordinary women, she did not sit upright.

Instead, he turned his body sideways.

She gently pressed one of her rounded buttocks onto Jiang She's thigh, while her other leg was curled up, with her calf slightly bent backward and her toes lightly touching the ground.

This pose...

It looked more like a country woman sitting sideways on the back of an ox.

"Sigh..."

Jiang She lowered his eyes.

I glanced at the woman's long legs under her skirt. Her fair thighs were exposed from the slit on the side of the skirt. They were plump in some places and thin in others. Because the slit in the white skirt was very high, from the waist to the ankle, you could also vaguely see her buttocks at the opening of the slit.

"And then? Immortal..."

Hu Xiaoqing asked again.

She was getting a little anxious.

She really doesn't know how.

But with the die already cast, she had no choice but to do it.

Jiang She looked away and glanced at her again.

Seeing her smiling eyes, her pretty face flushed, her lips pressed together, and her eyes looking both reluctant and hesitant, it was hard to tell whether she was genuinely shy or just pretending to be clueless.

Why aren't you taking your clothes off?

A man's voice rang out.

His tone was calm, yet it sounded like a coup d'état.

Hu Xiaoqing was taken aback.

"Take off what?"

Jiang She slapped his forehead. This guy really doesn't understand.

"Aren't you the great-grandmother of that fox clan? How come you don't even know such trivial matters?"

"Is it that you can't do it? Or do you really not want to?"

After saying that, he gave the woman a fake glare.

Hu Xiaoqing's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly changed her words:

"Do it! Do it!"

"I want to do it! I want to do it!"

"Heh, you want to do it, but I'm not giving it to you."

Jiang She, in a playful mood, teased the woman, but she didn't understand. Thinking she had done something wrong and offended the immortal, she repeatedly bowed and said:

"Please forgive me, Immortal! Please forgive me, Immortal!"

As she spoke, she suddenly raised her delicate hand.

With a light touch of the index finger to the center of the brow, a glimmer of inspiration flew out.

"Whoosh—!"

The light was initially dim, like a bean or a firefly, but it quickly brightened, transforming into a warm and gentle spirit, which she held in her palm.

"Immortal."

"This is a fragment of my spirit. Today... I entrust it to you, Immortal. From now on, your life and death are entirely in your hands. Please accept it, Immortal."

Hmm? Spirituality?

Upon hearing this, Jiang She's gaze sharpened.

He lowered his eyes and looked at the point of spiritual light hanging in Hu Xiaoqing's palm. The light was warm and gentle, no bigger than a grain of rice.

Yet there seemed to be a misty, swirling atmosphere within it.

Upon closer inspection, one can vaguely see the phantom of a white fox, curled up in the speck of light, sleeping peacefully with its eyes closed.

Is this what spirituality is?

Although Jiang She did not witness it with his own eyes, he was fortunate enough to have seen it through the memories of the old Taoist Liu Tuo.

Of course, what he saw was the spirit of Master Liu of Xiangtai Mountain, a black spiritual light, shrouded in evil energy, wandering between the old Taoist's body and the secret realm of Xiangtai Mountain, creating the scene of the old Taoist Liu Tuohui invoking the gods.

When a demon beast cultivates, it absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, tempering its flesh, blood, and soul. As its cultivation deepens, a wisp of spiritual essence will condense between its brows. This essence is similar to the human soul, but it is more special and is connected to the demon beast's life.

When a monster's spirit is controlled by someone, it's tantamount to its life being controlled by someone else.

A single thought can give rise to a problem.

One thought can lead to death.

Hu Xiaoqing's actions were tantamount to offering up her own life.

It is a sign of loyalty.

It's also a huge gamble.

She was gambling, gambling that this reincarnated immortal was not a violent and bloodthirsty person, gambling that he would take her soul and protect her.

Unfortunately, she made the wrong bet.

Jiang She had long seen through her, knowing that she offered her soul with both hands for more than just that little bit of spiritual liquid.

They still want to curry favor with me.

But Jiang She did not dislike it.

This is because although the fox spirit coveted the elixir, she didn't just know how to take; she also understood gratitude. While her offering of her spirit might have been driven by selfish motives, it was still entirely within her rights.

Thinking of this, Jiang She couldn't help but smile:

"You entrust your soul to me, yet you fear I'll sell you off? Or perhaps, when I face imminent disaster, you'll cast your soul aside to die in my place?"

After saying this, he fell silent, his eyes fixed sharply on Hu Xiaoqing's face.

Hu Xiaoqing's face turned pale.

She knew perfectly well that if her spirit left her body and was given to another, she would be entrusting her life and death to the whim of that other person.

From then on, life and death, honor and disgrace, were all in the other's hands, and they had no autonomy whatsoever.

But she had no choice.

She had no other choice.

The Jade Mountain Fox Clan was outnumbered and outmatched.

Her parents were taken away by an immortal from the upper sect years ago, and their fate remains unknown. The younger generation of her clan all depend on her for survival. If she cannot find someone to rely on, she cannot embark on the path to enlightenment...

When the hundred-year period arrives, the immortals of the upper sect will descend once more. At that time, I fear that the Jade Mountain Fox Clan will follow in the footsteps of her parents, either being taken in as spirit pets or used as mounts.

From then on, they were no longer free.

Thinking of this, Hu Xiaoqing's eyes sharpened.

She raised her head and looked directly at Jiang She: "I know that when the spirit leaves the body, one's fate is not in one's own hands. To die for an immortal is something I feel is worthy of death!"

"Heh, what a fitting end."

Jiang She smiled.

This vixen does have some guts.

But Hu Xiaoqing's voice gradually lowered: "I have offended the immortal today, and I should have been sentenced to death. I am grateful that the immortal spared my life and bestowed upon me spiritual elixir for cultivation. I have no way to repay this kindness but to offer my spirit as a token of my sincerity."

"From this day forward, I will have no regrets, even in life or death."

No regrets even in the face of death...

Why does it sound like they're going to commit suicide together?

Jiang She raised an eyebrow: "Alright."

He raised his arm, his fingertips lightly touching the spirit. The touch was warm and smooth, as if it were alive, gently pulsating at his fingertips.

He then flicked his fingertip.

The spark of light seemed to be drawn, drifting gently up and landing in his palm. Its radiance swirled and gradually faded away.

"Buzz—!"

A soft sound echoed in Jiang She's mind.

He was stunned for a moment, then realized that this spirit contained the nature of the fox clan.

Foxes are naturally charming and adept at transformation, capable of both seduction and concealment. All their magical arts revolve around allure and self-preservation.

Having acquired this spirit, Jiang She was no longer able to use fox demon magic, but he was able to seduce and hide from it.

Thinking of this, Jiang She closed his hands.

He looked up at Hu Xiaoqing and said, "I will accept your spirit."

"Right now, I need you to do something for me."

Ok?

So soon you have the chance to prove your loyalty?

Hu Xiaoqing sat up straight: "Please speak, Immortal."

She leaned slightly forward, placed her hands on her knees, blinked, and looked at him with sincere eyes, as if she were listening attentively.

Jiang She hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"I want you..."

"Alas!"

Before she could finish speaking, Hu Xiaoqing exclaimed:

"The immortal wants it again?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Jiang She rolled his eyes at her:

"I need you to find something for me."

Ok?

Hu Xiaoqing was taken aback upon hearing this.

What could be the thing that even immortals are searching for?

Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "What is it that you seek, Immortal? I will do my utmost to help you if it is within my power."

"What I am looking for is a Taoist text about esoteric writings."

Ciphertext?

Hu Xiaoqing's expression froze.

Ciphertext...

That was the script used by ancient cultivators.

It is extremely difficult for cultivators who are not from well-established sects or those who have received ancient blessings to understand this. Ordinary rogue cultivators, and even wild spirits like her, cannot understand it at all.

But this one...

He immediately asked for esoteric texts and Taoist scriptures.

Could it be... that he can understand it?

Thinking of this, Hu Xiaoqing's heart trembled violently.

An indescribable joy welled up from the bottom of my heart like a hot spring, instantly flowing through my limbs and bones.

She was right.

She really made the right bet!

The person before me is indeed a reincarnated celestial official!

"hiss......"

Hu Xiaoqing suppressed her excitement, took a deep breath, and said, "Rest assured, Immortal."

"This matter will be entrusted to me. I will gather my eyes and ears to search for esoteric texts."

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you."

Jiang She nodded.

He asked Hu Xiaoqing to find Taoist books containing cryptic texts, because the Xu family's immortal cultivation method required cryptic interpretation.

Jiang She also lacked a solid foundation in written records.

There are not many resources available to us.

They had no choice but to rely on the shapeshifting demons that Hu Xiaoqing had to slowly search for those secret Taoist books.

"Yes, Immortal."

Hu Xiaoqing nodded slightly.

As she spoke, she took half a step back, and then respectfully bowed to Jiang She.

Then, with a swift turn, he was about to transform into a hazy white shadow and disappear from the spot.

However, Jiang She stopped the woman.

"etc!"

"Hmm? Is there anything else, Immortal?"

"You forgot about the elixir."

"But...but I don't know how to take it..."

"It's okay, it's very simple. It's just like blowing up a fish bubble. Just blow it up until it's big."

...

...

Inside the Xu family's three courtyards, Xu Qingyue's almond-shaped eyes widened as she angrily rebuked the servant in blue robes who had come to deliver the message.

"Still haven't found it?"

"What are you all good for?!"

The servant boy knelt on the ground, trembling, head bowed, not daring to speak.

This servant was really having a run of bad luck.

Several previous messengers had come to report nothing, but when it came to him, the young lady suddenly became furious.

And he was still furious.

He lowered his head, his forehead almost touching the cold floor tiles, and said in a trembling voice:

"Miss, please...please don't panic."

"The servants and household guards of the manor have all gone up the mountain with torches and lanterns to search."

"Yushan is not big, and my family has many people and strength. We will search every inch of it and be able to find Sister Qiao'er safely."

Xu Qingyue stood behind the desk.

She frowned but didn't say anything.

His gaze was heavy, passing over the servant's trembling shoulders and looking out the window into the unfathomable night.

She wasn't worried about Qiao'er.

Qiao'er is a clever and quick-witted girl, so there's no need to worry about her getting into trouble.

It made her heart tighten and made her restless...

It's someone else.

It was Jiang She, whom she had sent to move timber on the high platform during the day, but who had disappeared by evening.

Yushan is deep in forests and dark at night, with strong winds.

Jiang Langjun has lost all his martial arts skills and is no different from an ordinary person.

If I really encounter some wild beasts in the mountains, what... what... what should I do?

Thinking of this, Xu Qingyue dared not think any further. Her heart was filled with anxiety and worry, which spread like wildfire to every part of her body.

But she couldn't say it.

She couldn't bring herself to say it.

She is the eldest daughter of the Xu family, the backbone of this deep mansion. If word gets out that she has lost her composure for a servant, what kind of image will it have?

It would be better if we got married.

Let him be the manager for a few years, and I'll secretly help him run the business. Once he's made a name for himself, I'll be able to bring him in.

Xu Qingyue will not marry outside the family, so she will naturally find a husband to live with her.

But Jiang Langjun... he seems to prefer younger ones.

Thinking about this, Xu Qingyue was still conflicted.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent thoughts in her heart, and when she spoke again, her voice had returned to its usual calm: "Of course we must find Qiao'er, but there is more than just Qiao'er on the mountain. My family also has servants who have fallen on the mountain and have not returned."

"You must pass on my message."

"I told you that I must find every single person on this mountain, safe and sound, without missing a single one."

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, the servant hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Then, filled with trepidation, he uttered a few polite words:

"Miss is kind-hearted and compassionate towards her servants. I will certainly relay these words to them verbatim, instructing them to search carefully and leave no one behind!"

"Um."

Xu Qingyue nodded slightly.

Just as she was about to wave the servant away and tell him to get on with his business, her jade hand, which she had just raised, suddenly hovered in mid-air:

"By the way, besides the dense forests, are there any other dangerous places in Jade Mountain? For example... wild animals?"

"A wild beast?"

The servant in blue was taken aback.

He thought about it carefully for a moment and shook his head: "Miss, Yushan is close to the capital, and people often travel on the official road. Hunters also often go there. Large wild beasts were mostly driven away in the early years, so there are no vicious wolves or tigers."

"but......"

"But what?"

"The foxes on the mountain live in large dens."