Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Nie Xiaoqian asked first, "Young master, has everything been taken care of?"

"It's all settled for today."

Wang Xuan had another thought in mind: As for the future, it's hard to say.

However, if he were to say these words, it would only cause the two women unnecessary worry, so he did not intend to say them.

Mingzhu exclaimed, "Young Master, you acted so quickly!"

Nie Xiaoqian nodded repeatedly, then asked curiously, "Young Master, what exactly does the Xuan Nu Palace look like?"

Wang Xuan recalled the magnificent scene inside the barrier and slowly described it: "Let me think, the clouds and mist are swirling, the spiritual energy is abundant, there are jade palaces and towers, ice steps and snow pillars, and as far as the eye can see, the sect is full of beautiful female disciples."

Nie Xiaoqian's curiosity intensified: "Then what about their sect leader? Isn't she even more beautiful?"

"She is indeed very beautiful and pure; she's someone worth getting to know better." Wang Xuan sighed softly. "To be honest, I still feel quite guilty about lying to her."

Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but press, "How did you deceive me, young master? Did you deceive my feelings?"

After all, Wang Xuan only used the word "liar" that day, without going into details.

Mingzhu looked at him with equal curiosity.

Wang Xuan lightly patted Nie Xiaoqian's shapely buttocks: "What kind of person do you take me for?"

Nie Xiaoqian blushed and said softly, "Sister Mingzhu has told me many stories about you, young master. Even if you're not lying, perhaps I'll still fall for you..."

Wang Xuan shook his head frankly, without trying to hide anything: "I only tricked someone out of a treasure, but I will make it up to them in the future."

Mingzhu asked curiously, "What kind of treasure is it?"

Wang Xuan kept everyone in suspense: "You'll find out soon enough."

"So, should we head back to Qiantang now?"

Wang Xuan smiled and looked at the two women: "Yes, now let's take Xiaoqian back to meet her sisters at home."

Nie Xiaoqian was still slightly nervous.

She used to live near Lanruo Temple, where a group of female ghosts would intentionally or unintentionally isolate and ostracize her because of her beauty. Now that she was about to live with a group of women, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

The three of them did not stop along the way and headed straight for Qiantang.

As they drew closer to Qiantang, Wang Xuan stopped, turned to Nie Xiaoqian, and instructed, "Xiaoqian, you go into my cave first."

Nie Xiaoqian looked somewhat bewildered, not understanding the reason, but still obediently nodded without asking any further questions.

After Nie Xiaoqian disappeared, Mingzhu asked with a smile in her eyes, "Is Young Master worried that Sister Bai and the others will blame you?"

Wang Xuan was both amused and exasperated: "Mingzhu, you've learned to tease me now."

"Mingzhu dares not."

"What's there to be afraid of? We're all so familiar with each other, why are you being so reserved?" Wang Xuan shook his head and explained, "I just want to go back and talk to Suzhen and the others first. I'm not worried about the others, but I'm afraid Xiaoqing will make a fuss and embarrass Xiaoqian. Every time I bring a girl back, she reacts the most strongly."

"Young Master is so considerate," Mingzhu echoed softly. "When I followed you back to Qiantang, Xiaoqing was just like that too."

Wang Xuan said helplessly, "This girl just needs to be disciplined."

Upon hearing this, Mingzhu simply smiled faintly.

At this moment, Wang Xuan took out the Dragon Saliva Dew and handed it to Mingzhu.

Mingzhu curiously took it: "What is this?"

"This is ambrosia. When you return your inner core in the future, take it and you will be able to maintain your human form and retain your consciousness."

"Young master, you went to the Xuan Nu Palace because of me..."

Mingzhu realized this belatedly, her lips pursed, her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes, filled with emotion.

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Wang Xuan patted her head and teased, "So you're already crying from being moved?"

Mingzhu nodded vigorously, her voice soft and choked with sobs: "Why didn't you tell me before, young master?"

Wang Xuan chuckled and said, "Of course it's because you'll be moved to tears if I tell you now. If I had told you beforehand, you would have been mentally prepared and wouldn't be like this now."

Instead of being angry, Mingzhu was extremely grateful and said softly, "It's all Mingzhu's fault that you put the young master in danger."

"You're overthinking it. There's no danger." Wang Xuan couldn't help but pinch her fair cheek, leaving a faint red mark on her fingertip that quickly faded away. She gently comforted her, "Wipe your tears. We're almost home. Otherwise, they'll think I'm bullying you."

"Mmm." Mingzhu quickly raised her hand, smiled sweetly, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

The two landed on the wind and went directly into the county government office study.

Bai Suzhen was sitting upright at her desk, reviewing official documents from the county government, while Xiaoqing leaned against a chair beside her, holding a plate of plump purple grapes and popping them into her mouth one by one.

Upon seeing Wang Xuan appear, Bai Suzhen was first pleasantly surprised, then her heart tightened: "My lord, why has your hair turned all white?"

"Don't worry, it's just dye. A quick rinse with water will fix it," Wang Xuan reassured her. "How are things? Nothing much has happened in the county these past few days, has it?"

Bai Suzhen felt relieved and gently shook her head: "They are all minor matters."

"You've worked hard these past few days, my wife," Wang Xuan said gently, then took the grapes from the small green plate and scolded, "Can't you help your sister a little more?"

Xiaoqing, however, was quite self-aware, and retorted, "Wouldn't me doing more harm than good by trying to help?"

Wang Xuan was speechless, but found it made perfect sense. He then casually asked, "Don't you spit out the skins when you eat grapes?"

Xiaoqing replied casually, "That's too much trouble. I don't even spit out the pit."

Wang Xuan could only praise, "Good swallowing," and then said, "Go and call the other sisters over; I have something to say."

"They'll order me around."

Xiaoqing pouted in dissatisfaction, but still obediently got up and left.

Wang Xuan then came up behind Bai Suzhen and gently massaged her.

"My lord, what do you want to say?"

"Let's wait until everyone's here before we talk."

This time, he brought back another girl.

As a scumbag, he actually felt guilty.

What an irresponsible scumbag!

In no time, Xiaoqing brought over Rouge, Feng Sanniang, and Fan Shiyi Niang. A group of beautiful women gathered together, filling the room with fragrance.

All eyes were drawn to Wang Xuan's white hair, and they were astonished.

Fan Shiyi Niang was the first to ask, "Brother Xuan, your hair?"

Wang Xuan had no choice but to explain again, "Don't worry, it's just dyed. We can just rinse it with water later."

Xiaoqing scoffed, "I seriously suspect that you changed your hairstyle to pick up other girls."

Wang Xuan was speechless. Xiao Qing's complaints always hit the nail on the head.

Rouge blinked her almond-shaped eyes and asked, "Husband, did you only bring back Sister Mingzhu?"

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow, quite surprised: "Why would you ask that?"

"My girlfriends and I made a bet before, betting that you wouldn't bring other girls back this time?"

Wang Xuan asked curiously, "So how did you all guess?"

Rouge answered truthfully: "Sister Bai, Xiaoqing, and I all think you will lead the way, but Third Sister and Eleventh Sister guessed that you won't."

"No, is that how you all see me?"

Wang Xuan raised his hand to cover his cheek and sighed softly, "This is what you call reputation."

Xiaoqing said with a smile, "I didn't expect that I would have misjudged you this time."

Only Mingzhu secretly smiled to herself.

Xiaoqing, with her sharpest eyes, exclaimed, "Something's not right! Mingzhu, what are you laughing at?"

Mingzhu said softly, "I laugh at how well you all understand the young master."