Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)

“Oh, right. The First-in-Command said that our Everlasting Lineage needs to observe proper decorum. We shouldn’t be like this.” Yun Mengmeng suddenly remembered, scrambling off Lu Yang and helping him back to his feet.

“Xiao Yangzi, as the senior brother, you have to indulge your junior sister’s wishes. This immortal will help you discipline the Qilin Immortal together.”

Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi gazed at the Everlasting Immortal Fairy expectantly. This was precisely what they had been waiting to hear.

Lu Yang dared not let things escalate further. “Eh, Immortal Fairy, don’t we resolve things with words and not violence?”

“Do you mean we should scold him? This immortal isn’t good at that. I’ll have to leave it to you.”

“That’s not our strong suit either,” Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi added.

“That’s not what I meant!” Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat.

“Second-in-Command, go ahead and scold him! I can watch and learn from the side,” Yun Mengmeng said earnestly.

“Sister Mengmeng, you should learn the good things.”

“Second-in-Command, you are good.”

The Heaven Mandate Immortal offered guidance to his two good brothers from the side. “Let me tell you. Come to the Dao-Seeking Sect more often. It’s extremely lively here. You get to enjoy a different spectacle every day.”

The Nine-Layers Immortal and the Epoch Immortal nodded in full agreement. This is even livelier than the ancient era. We made the right choice in visiting the Dao-Seeking Sect.

Qing He emerged from the back of the summit and greeted the three immortals. “Big brothers, it’s been a while.”

She also wished to see the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, but unlike Ao Ling and the others, she couldn’t appear flustered or impatient. As the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s attendant, her every word and action reflected upon her mistress. She had to remain calm and composed.

The group continued with the ruckus for quite a while before finally settling down. They claimed the mountain as their own, treating Heaven’s Gate Peak as their own home. Sitting in a circle on the ground, they regaled Ao Ling and the others with the events that transpired in Zhongshan Commandery.

“As it happens, my kitchen is right here. Let me show off my skills. What would you like to eat? Star-core jiaozi or chili-stuffed buns?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy once again volunteered her services, only for everyone to desperately hold her back.

“We’ve been doing fine just eating paste in the Buddhist Kingdom. We don’t have to eat it here.”

“Is that so? I thought you didn’t look happy while eating the paste.”

“Everlasting, you must be mistaken.”

“I just baked some small cookies. Would you like some?” Yun Mengmeng brought over two plates of freshly baked treats, drawing grateful looks from the Four Ancient Immortals.

“Don’t trouble yourself, Everlasting. We’ll just eat this.”

As the group munched on the cookies, they effusively praised Yun Mengmeng’s culinary skills. Unaccustomed to being commended by so many people, especially prominent figures, Yun Mengmeng giggled bashfully.

“In the ancient era, Yao Sheng committed suicide and insisted on pinning it on this immortal. I was furious when I heard about it. Unfortunately, I was injured at the time and could only borrow Lass Yun’s body. Then I did this to Yao Sheng...”

Everyone gathered in a circle, with the Everlasting Immortal Fairy at the center, her fists raised as she acted out the scenarios.

Initially, upon learning that Yao Sheng had been behind everything, Qing He, Ao Ling, and Jiang Lianyi were livid. But seeing the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s animated reenactment and imagining Yao Sheng’s sorry state, they couldn’t help but laugh.

“Then this immortal got tired of punching, so I went straight to self-detonation and blew that bastard to death...”

Everyone was all smiles, the atmosphere harmonious.

At the end, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy also mentioned their plan to open the Box World. Ao Ling and the others naturally expressed their full support.

“We should inform Zhu Tian about this and have him join the meeting,” Jiang Lianyi suggested.

Although she was the true master of the Demon Region, management wasn’t her strong suit. Zhu Tian handled all the day-to-day affairs of the Demon Region. She couldn’t possibly sit through the meeting as the Demon Region’s representative while everyone else discussed the details and precautions.

~~~

In the Demon City’s imperial palace in the Demon Region, Zhu Tian sat lazily on his monarch chair, reading a newspaper. He was flanked by stunning maidservants carrying fruit platters laden with rare natural treasures and exotic fruits, items that couldn’t be bought even with spirit stones on the market.

Zhu Tian was in a good mood. Ever since the trade routes with Great Xia had opened, goods had been flowing in both directions, and the Demon Region had developed rapidly. In the past, Great Xia items sold in the Demon Region commanded exorbitant prices, but now, they were relatively affordable. The demons sang his praises and hailed him as a wise ruler.

“Zhu Tian.”

A voice jolted Zhu Tian back to reality, startling him so badly that he tumbled straight off his monarch chair.

The visitor was naturally Jiang Lianyi. Zhu Tian dismissed the maidservants and offered a sycophantic smile. “Sister Jiang, what warrants your personal presence? If you need anything, you could just send someone to inform me.”

“Major events are unfolding in the cultivation world, and the major factions are planning to hold a meeting. You and I will represent the Demon Region.”

“A meeting?” Zhu Tian instinctively felt nervous.

“Don’t be nervous. They’re all old acquaintances.”

Only then did Zhu Tian relax. That’s good to hear.

~~~

By the time Zhu Tian arrived on Heaven’s Gate Peak, Yun Zhi had already invited Jiang Ping’an over. With that, all participants had assembled.

At the sight of the lineup, his lips began to quiver, and he looked like he was about to burst into tears. I’m far too acquainted with these old acquaintances.

Why are the Four Ancient Immortals here?! Not to mention the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, Yun Zhi, and Jiang Ping’an—all immortals.

When I had just awakened, I was exceptionally patient and bided my time, gathering intelligence on the present era. Only when I learned that no half-immortals had appeared and that I was likely the only one did I decide to declare myself monarch of the Demon Region.

But now, the number of immortals is nearly surpassing that of half-immortals.

It wasn’t like this even during the golden age in ancient times!

“Little Zhu, I heard you’re called the Demon Monarch in the Demon Region?” The Qilin Immortal beckoned him over.

Zhu Tian approached in trepidation, plastering a smile on his face that was uglier than crying. If there was one person he feared most, it was the Qilin Immortal. Zhu Tian had established the Demon Kingdom under the Qilin Immortal’s name and had even fought with his wives at the founding ceremony. Furthermore, the Qilin Immortal possessed the superior Dao Fruit. A single thought from the Qilin Immortal could control Zhu Tian.

“It’s just the minor demons spouting nonsense for fun. I’ll go back and get them to shut their mouths right away!” Zhu Tian hurriedly pledged his loyalty.

“Up to you. I heard from Young Friend Lu that you’ve been managing the Demon Region quite well. Keep up the good work.” The Qilin Immortal smiled and patted Zhu Tian on the shoulder.

Zhu Tian hadn’t expected such an appraisal from the Qilin Immortal. He was overwhelmed by the favor.

As I thought, I was right to follow Big Brother Lu. He even put in a good word for me before the Qilin Immortal.

Zhu Tian wanted to thank Lu Yang in person, but noticing that he was busy conversing with someone, he could only wait.

“Sister Mengmeng, what are you doing?” Lu Yang asked.

Yun Mengmeng was hunched over the table, writing something. “Making identity plaques. They’re for the meeting.”

“Identity plaques?” Lu Yang was still confused.

“I’m the Minister of Rites. This is my duty. I naturally have to prepare them.”

“What does that have to do with today’s meeting?”

Yun Mengmeng stood up and counted on her fingers. “Look, the First-in-Command is the Emperor, and you, Second-in-Command, are the Pillar Minister.

“Little He is the Scribe; Little Ling, Lianyi, and Caiwei are all Grand Generals; and I am the Minister of Rites.

“Little Zhi is the Minister of War; Senior Jiang Ping’an is the Provost of the Imperial Guozijian Academy; the Xia Emperor is the Prime Minister; and Zhu Tian is the Minister of Works.

“Isn’t this our Great Dou Dynasty having a meeting?”

Now that Yun Mengmeng put it this way, Lu Yang realized that, apart from the Four Ancient Immortals, every other person present was a member of the Great Dou Dynasty.

As expected of the Great Dou Dynasty, everyone holds a lofty position. There’s not a single idle person. In fact, there isn’t even a commoner.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy had the same thought. She flew over to the Four Ancient Immortals and asked, “I’ve established a Great Dou Dynasty. Would you all like to join?”

“Great Dou Dynasty?” The Nine-Layers Immortal looked befuddled. “What official positions would we get after we join?”

“Commoners.”