Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 47Book 6: : Only a true immortal maid is qualified

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Tianrui Holy City, [Wenyu Prince's Residence].

As the second prince of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty, the Wenyu Prince's Residence is located in the prime area of Tianrui Holy City, occupying a vast expanse of land and built with grandeur and magnificence.

The residence is not only surrounded by towering walls but also has dedicated military camps and garrisons, with soldiers patrolling day and night, making it a city within a city.

The troops stationed within the prince's residence are actually the second prince's personal guards, who protect the residence in peacetime and accompany the prince to the battlefield, ensuring his safety at all times.

Naturally, where there are troops, there is also a martial training ground for practice.

At this moment.

In the depths of the prince's residence, the martial training ground is bustling with soldiers gathered beneath a massive arena, cheering loudly, creating a lively scene.

The arena is built with stone bricks that have a metallic sheen, covering a vast area. It is equipped with a formidable array, with a large protective shield enveloping the entire arena, providing a strong sense of security.

On the arena, two people are engaged in a fierce battle.

One of them is a military officer exuding a murderous aura, appearing as a young man with a robust and imposing demeanor, striking decisively and ruthlessly.

The other is a graceful young gentleman.

He is dressed in a bright yellow outfit, with handsome features and an extraordinary bearing, maintaining a calm demeanor even while fighting.

This young man is the second prince of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty, the owner of this prince's residence, [Prince Wenyu].

As for the other young officer, he is his right-hand man, [Pei Chang'an], a True Immortal Seed of the Tianrui Pei Clan.

Both are formidable Void Realm experts, one wielding a sword and the other a saber, their attacks filled with sword intent and saber light, creating a terrifying aura that is truly intimidating.

As their battle progresses, the terrifying energy fluctuations explode continuously, turning into shockwaves that sweep across the arena, intertwining and surging.

Looking up from below the arena, the layers of energy light and shadows are dazzling, making it difficult for those without keen eyesight and experience to follow the battle.

Fortunately, the protective shield on the arena is sturdy enough to withstand the energy fluctuations caused by their battle, otherwise, the entire prince's residence might have been overturned.

As the battle intensifies, the soldiers watching become more and more excited, their cheers echoing across the martial training ground.

The fight lasts for nearly half an hour, yet neither side gains the upper hand, ending in a draw.

Finally, it is Prince Wenyu who voluntarily halts the sparring session.

"Enough~ I still have official duties to attend to today, let's stop here for now." He sheaths his sword, orders the protective shield on the arena to be turned off, and disperses the gathered soldiers for training, before stepping down from the arena with Pei Chang'an.

The profound energy within a Void Realm cultivator is incredibly abundant, and this half-hour sparring session is merely a warm-up for him, a way to maintain his skills. After such a fight, he doesn't even break a sweat, maintaining his graceful demeanor.

"Your Highness's progress is truly astonishing, leaving me in awe." Pei Chang'an reflects on the battle and can't help but express his admiration, "Two hundred years ago, when you first ascended to the Void Realm, I could still slightly surpass you. Now, we are evenly matched. At this rate, in a few hundred years, I fear I won't be able to spar with you anymore~"

He is significantly older than Prince Wenyu, and his cultivation has already reached the late Void Realm, several levels higher than Prince Wenyu's early Void Realm. Even so, he can only fight to a draw with Prince Wenyu, leaving him no choice but to marvel.

"I merely have a slight advantage in bloodline and immortal artifacts." Prince Wenyu waves his hand, not considering himself particularly remarkable.

At this moment, a guard enters to report: "Your Highness, the Immortal Emperor Huiming of the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty requests an audience."

"Immortal Emperor Huiming?" Pei Chang'an raises an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Prince Wenyu's mother is from the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty, and it is common for them to maintain contact and strengthen their relationship, but it is rare for the Immortal Emperor to visit personally.

Could something have happened?

"The Xianwu Immortal Dynasty... For Immortal Emperor Huiming to come personally, it is likely not a trivial matter." Prince Wenyu seems to have an idea, "It's probably an issue with the sales of spirit rice, they can't hold on any longer."

Saying this, he turns to the guard and instructs, "Please escort Immortal Emperor Huiming to the Spring Breeze Pavilion, I will be there shortly."

"Yes, Your Highness." The guard immediately complies and leaves.

After changing into formal attire for meeting guests, Prince Wenyu heads to the Spring Breeze Pavilion.

The Spring Breeze Pavilion, located in the central courtyard of the prince's residence, is one of the places commonly used for receiving guests. Surrounded by green corridors and flower gardens, it offers a pleasant view and is relatively secluded. The interior is elegantly decorated, typically used for entertaining close relatives or important family guests.

At this moment.

Inside the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Immortal Emperor Huiming is already waiting.

He is dressed simply, appearing to be in his forties or fifties, with a kind and amiable appearance, and a sturdy build that exudes a sense of approachability.

Even the aura emanating from him is gentle, reminiscent of the warm sun in winter, firm and soft, without the usual oppressive presence of ordinary cultivators.

Of course, despite his gentle aura, he is still a formidable True Immortal Realm expert, not to be underestimated.

"Your Highness~ My dear prince~ You must think of a solution for me~" Upon seeing Prince Wenyu, Immortal Emperor Huiming approaches with a troubled expression.

"Old Ancestor, please don't worry, take your time to explain." Prince Wenyu helps him sit down and orders a fresh cup of tea, offering some comforting words.

Immortal Emperor Huiming takes a sip of tea, takes a deep breath, and finally calms down, though his tone remains regretful: "Back then, when New Luo found a source of grain from somewhere, it disrupted our plans. I was disappointed but didn't take it to heart. After all, we have plenty of markets for our grain, and selling to other immortal dynasties fetches a higher price than selling to New Luo. Moreover, the grain source New Luo found might not be stable, so I thought I'd observe for a few years."

"Who knew, in the past decade or so, they not only sold spirit rice to New Luo but also started selling to other immortal dynasties, gradually squeezing our spirit rice market. Later, they even brought the Jiang Clan under their banner."

"Since the Jiang Clan got involved, our spirit rice sales have been severely affected, and the situation has worsened in recent years. If this continues, the finances of our Xianwu Immortal Dynasty will be severely impacted."

Prince Wenyu nods slightly, offering some words of comfort to Immortal Emperor Huiming, before taking a sip of tea himself and asking the crucial question: "A grain source of such massive and stable production is not something an ordinary force can provide. Has the source been identified?"

"We've investigated, but the exact source remains unclear. However, we did discover an extraordinary individual." Immortal Emperor Huiming sighs, "I came here today for this very reason. New Luo has befriended a noble young lord of great background, and the grain source is under his control. For such a prominent figure, I'm afraid my old face won't suffice. If we are to negotiate, Your Highness will likely have to intervene personally."

With that, he reveals all the information he has gathered.

"So that's how it is..." Prince Wenyu frowns slightly.

Wang Shouzhe, is it?

He hadn't heard of this person before.

However, this Wang Shouzhe is said to be only over four hundred years old, which is incredibly young for someone eligible to compete for the position of Holy Sovereign, let alone with such a background.

It is said that some ancient families, to prevent the premature demise of their key heirs, deliberately hide their identities when they are young, only allowing them to venture out and build a reputation once they reach a certain level of cultivation.

This Wang Shouzhe might very well be such an heir, so it's not surprising that outsiders haven't heard of him.

However, the support of New Luo Immortal Dynasty is crucial for his upcoming plans, and if the spirit rice from Xianwu Immortal Dynasty becomes unsellable, it will directly impact the national finances, thereby affecting his plans.

This matter must be resolved.

"Find out where this Young Lord Shouzhe is currently staying." Prince Wenyu's eyes flicker with determination, "I want to meet this Young Lord Shouzhe personally."

"And, summon Xing Shu."

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Immortal Clan Jiang.

During Wang Shouzhe's stay as a guest at the Jiang Clan, he is treated better than an emperor.

Not only does the Jiang Clan vacate the best feng shui and most spiritually abundant core courtyard for Wang Shouzhe, but they also renovate it before his arrival. The food provided daily starts with eleventh or twelfth-grade meat, and a variety of rare immortal melons and spiritual fruits are constantly available.

Clan Head Jiang Jianmu and Immortal Lord Haoran frequently come to "pay their respects," summarizing the Jiang Clan's proxy work for a comprehensive and detailed explanation, even presenting the proxy accounts clearly and meticulously.

Naturally, Wang Shouzhe has no interest in reviewing the accounts.

The spirit rice transported from the Shenwu World continues to increase annually, and the sheer volume, coupled with distribution across various regions, transportation losses, personnel expenses, and so on, makes the accounts extremely complex. Reviewing them would be more of a physical task than a mental one.

Such tasks do not require his personal involvement.

The cooperation between the Wang Clan and the Jiang Clan is naturally managed by professionals responsible for interfacing, organizing financial reports, and compiling data.

Nowadays, the Wang Clan School is no longer a small-scale operation. Its various professional developments and talents are thriving.

The Wang Clan School has long established a separate branch for finance. Its financial concepts and management systems are far superior to those of traditional families in the Holy Domain. Even Wang Shouzhe attending finance classes would be far behind.

However, the Jiang Clan's attitude reassures Wang Shouzhe.

They are demonstrating their gratitude to Wang Shouzhe through their actions and attitude, clearly stating that they will not engage in any deception.

During this period.

A special envoy secretly arrives at the Jiang Clan, seeking an audience with Young Lord Shouzhe, who is residing with the Jiang Clan.

This envoy is named [Yao Xingshu], a renowned young talent of the Tianrui Yao Clan, who, at just over two thousand years old, has already reached the mid-Void Realm, destined to become one of the Immortal Lords in the future.

He is referred to as an "envoy" because Yao Xingshu has an excellent relationship with the current second prince of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty—Prince Wenyu. In fact, Yao Xingshu is considered one of Prince Wenyu's trusted confidants.

After a brief consideration, Wang Shouzhe agrees to meet Yao Xingshu in the guest courtyard.

"Xingshu greets Young Lord Shouzhe." Yao Xingshu is courteous, presenting himself with humility.

"Brother Xingshu, no need for formalities. We are not strangers, please have a seat." Wang Shouzhe responds warmly, "I am grateful for the Yao Clan's assistance during my time of training here. Muxian, prepare tea~~"

Jiang Muxian promptly complies, respectfully preparing tea for the two.

"Not at all, not at all." Yao Xingshu laughs happily, cupping his hands, "I've often heard my sister Yumai speak of Young Lord Shouzhe. Meeting you today, you truly are unparalleled, like a divine being descended to the mortal realm."

After a round of flattery and relationship-building, he sits down with a touch of modesty.

Wang Shouzhe, too, reciprocates with skillful compliments: "I've long heard of Little Immortal Lord Xingshu's reputation, especially from Yumai, who speaks highly of you." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Sister Yumai is flattering me." Yao Xingshu humbly waves his hand, "I merely had the fortune of being older than Sister Yumai, coupled with good luck, as the clan's Great Ancestor's Immortal Scripture happened to be in the inheritance period, allowing me to seize this opportunity. However, it also meant that Sister Yumai, with her superior natural talent, missed out on the inheritance and had to be sent to the Divine Treasure Hall, taking the route of a branch hall master."

While speaking, Jiang Muxian skillfully brews the immortal tea and serves it gracefully: "Please enjoy the tea, Little Immortal Lord."

"Thank you, Fairy Jiang."

Yao Xingshu bows and accepts the tea with both hands, taking a sip before offering another round of compliments.

Wang Shouzhe, following this lead, engages in casual conversation with him.

After such an exchange, the distance between them seems to have "narrowed," and Yao Xingshu no longer conceals his intentions, getting to the point: "In fact, my visit to Young Lord Shouzhe is to deliver an invitation on behalf of a noble person."

With that, he takes out an invitation made of precious immortal spirit silk paper and respectfully hands it to Wang Shouzhe: "Prince Wenyu has long admired you and wishes to meet you. Upon hearing of your stay with the Jiang Clan, he sent me to pay a preliminary visit."

Wang Shouzhe accepts the grand and elegant immortal silk invitation, carefully examining it. It contains a lengthy passage of polite formalities, finally reaching the main point at the end, inviting Wang Shouzhe to meet at [Drunken Immortal Pavilion] in ten days.

At the end, it bears Prince Wenyu's personal seal.

Prince Wenyu.

Wang Shouzhe is, of course, "well-acquainted" with this name.

Even before coming to the Holy Domain, he had heard of Prince Wenyu from Sima Wuyou. After arriving in the Holy Domain, the name "Prince Wenyu" was heard everywhere.

Not to mention, the [New Luo Immortal Dynasty], with which Wang Shouzhe is cooperating, was pressured by the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty due to Prince Wenyu's mother's status as a princess of the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty. After Prince Wenyu gained power, the Xianwu Immortal Dynasty's status rose accordingly, leading to the suppression of the New Luo Immortal Dynasty.

This indirectly prompted the New Luo Immortal Dynasty to eagerly seek cooperation with Wang Shouzhe.

"Prince Wenyu is renowned for his wisdom, and I have long wished to befriend him." Wang Shouzhe smiles, immediately expressing his willingness to accept the invitation.

However, despite his polite words, his expression shows no sign of being "overwhelmed with favor."

Yao Xingshu's face lights up with joy: "In that case, I shall return and report to the prince, so preparations for the banquet can begin early."

Having achieved his purpose, Yao Xingshu exchanges a few more pleasantries before taking his leave.

After he departs.

Wang Shouzhe toys with the teacup, a smile playing on his lips.

"Young Lord." Jiang Muxian tidies up the tea table and asks, "Why would Prince Wenyu choose to establish a connection with you now, after the Jiang Clan has already expanded its channels and occupied a significant market share? He must have ulterior motives."

Jiang Muxian is somewhat apprehensive that Prince Wenyu might covet the agency rights. If that were the case, the Jiang Clan would undoubtedly be unable to compete with Prince Wenyu. Losing the agency rights would plunge the Jiang Clan, which had finally begun to stabilize, back into decline.

"All the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit." Wang Shouzhe strokes the rim of the teacup, his tone calm, "Although Prince Wenyu is one of the potential heirs to the Holy Sovereign position, he is not a saint who lives on air. Such a gesture of humility is naturally aimed at the spirit rice."

Jiang Muxian immediately becomes anxious, quickly setting down her things and looking at Wang Shouzhe with a timid expression: "I hope Young Lord will show mercy to the Jiang Clan. Muxian is willing to do anything for you..."

By the end of her sentence, her face is flushed to the point of her neck, and she lowers her head, not daring to meet Wang Shouzhe's gaze.

Wang Shouzhe looks at her speechlessly: "Just focus on doing your duties as a maid, and keep your mind free of unnecessary thoughts. As long as the Jiang Clan remains honest, I will not treat the Jiang Clan unfairly."

"Th-thank you, Young Lord... I will do my best." Jiang Muxian breathes a sigh of relief, her emotions mixed, unsure whether to feel happy or a bit disappointed.

She finishes tidying up the table and carefully stores the remaining tea in a container, placing it in her storage ring.

"This tea has been steeped several times and has lost its flavor and effectiveness." Wang Shouzhe frowns slightly, handing her a jade jar, "If you like it, take a jar to drink."

Since becoming his maid, Jiang Muxian has worked diligently, with a meticulous mind, quick hands, and a quiet, honest demeanor.

From the perspective of serving others, she is far superior to Yun Tiange. The latter, as a "maid," is merely for show. Could anyone really expect her to do menial tasks every day? She is an Immortal Emperor!

Therefore, Wang Shouzhe will not treat Jiang Muxian unfairly.

"No, no, Young Lord misunderstands. I don't want your immortal tea." Jiang Muxian hurriedly declines, "I was going to take the tea dregs to my clan's brothers and sisters. Although it has little effect for you, it's a treasure they can't buy even with money. Paired with spirit rice to make tea porridge, it's very popular, even the elders come to snatch it..."

"If Young Lord finds this inappropriate... then I will..."

"No problem." Wang Shouzhe waves his hand nonchalantly, "Utilizing resources without waste is naturally the best. Keep this jar of tea and drink it slowly. Consuming it in small amounts over time will greatly benefit your soul's growth."

"Thank you, Young Lord, for your generosity." Jiang Muxian gratefully accepts the tea, treating it as a precious treasure.

Initially, when the clan assigned her to be Young Lord Shouzhe's maid, she struggled internally and resisted. But now, she is wholeheartedly willing and immensely grateful for her initial choice.

Becoming the Young Lord's maid is probably the luckiest thing in her life~

The only thing she finds slightly "fortunate" or "regrettable" is that the Young Lord has shown no intention of "laying a hand" on her so far... Is it because the Young Lord's "flirtatious and lascivious" nature doesn't match the rumors, or is it because his standards are too high, and he simply doesn't find her appealing?

Jiang Muxian speculates that it is likely the latter. The women around the Young Lord are all exceptional, and she, a mere Jiang Muxian, a Void Seed in the Purple Mansion Realm, probably appears as an ordinary maid in the Young Lord's eyes.

With a sense of loss, Jiang Muxian busies herself with various chores, such as washing and organizing the Young Lord's clothes. These garments are rare and precious spiritual items, each more valuable than the last, requiring utmost care.

Additionally, she prepares top-quality immortal spring water for the Young Lord's washing and bathing... keeping her quite busy.

Time passes unknowingly over the next few days.

Before meeting [Prince Wenyu], Wang Shouzhe originally had no plans to go out.

Unexpectedly, Immortal Lord Haoran and Jiang Jianmu come to visit in a hurry, saying that something peculiar has occurred.

"Young Lord!" Jiang Jianmu frowns, "Do you remember the Small World you declined back then?"

"......"

Wang Shouzhe remains silent, as too many events have revolved around that Small World.

The Jiang Clan's current predicament is also due to that Small World. Otherwise, if their True Immortal Seed were still alive, no one would dare to pressure them even if the family faced difficulties.

Subsequent developments have also become the catalyst for frequent friction between the Tianrui Holy Dynasty and the Tianxing Holy Dynasty, with tensions escalating and even fierce clashes occurring in some local areas. You occupy some of my islands, and I seize some of yours.

Thanks to the increasingly tense war situation, Wang Shouzhe has also made a considerable profit.

"Young Lord, the Sima Clan has sent word, asking us to send a young clan member to participate in some Four-Sided Competition." Jiang Jianmu's expression is slightly peculiar, "Specifically, the Tianrui Sima Clan, Tianrui Jiang Clan, Tianxing Guimei Clan, and Tianxing Wu Clan each send a talented individual to compete in pairs, with the winners facing off to determine the most outstanding talent to inherit everything from the Small World."

"Didn't the Jiang Clan already give up on competing for the Small World?" Wang Shouzhe is also somewhat surprised, "How did it come back to the Jiang Clan after all this?"

"Hehe~" Immortal Lord Haoran chuckles, a hint of sarcasm on his face, "I was also puzzled by this, so I investigated the matter and finally understood the cause and effect. Due to the Small World, tensions between the Tianrui Holy Dynasty and the Tianxing Holy Dynasty have escalated, and old grievances that were suppressed have resurfaced, creating a tense atmosphere with a growing desire for conflict."

"The Primordial Dao Palace does not wish to see the two nations go to war. Upon learning of this, they sent a Holy Sovereign to mediate, with participants including the [Cloud Sea Cave Heaven], [Golden Light Cave Heaven], and [Shuiyue Cave Heaven], as well as the Holy Emperors of the Tianrui and Tianxing Holy Dynasties."

"Since the Tianrui and Tianxing Holy Dynasties were bickering over this matter, each claiming their own righteousness, the Holy Sovereign of the Dao Palace suggested resolving it through tradition, by having each side send young talents to compete, with the winner taking all. Originally, it was expected that the Tianrui Sima Clan and the Tianxing Guimei Clan would each send a young person to compete. However, the Holy Sovereign of the Dao Palace, valuing appearances, decided to give the Tianxing Wu Clan and Tianrui Jiang Clan, who initially discovered the Small World, a chance, resulting in a four-sided competition."

Wang Shouzhe understands now. Even though everyone believes the Small World belongs to either the Sima Clan or the Guimei Clan, they still have to put on a show and include the weaker Wu Clan and Jiang Clan as token participants...

"Let me guess, since True Immortal Seeds in the Void Realm usually inherit the Immortal Scripture, this competition will likely exclude the Void Realm." Wang Shouzhe's expression is amused, "Therefore, it makes sense to determine the winner with [Divine Realm candidates] who haven't inherited the Immortal Scripture. But common sense is just common sense, I suspect this time the winner will be determined by young talents in the Purple Mansion Realm."

"Young Lord, you're amazing!" Jiang Jianmu looks at Wang Shouzhe with admiration, then recalls something and says indignantly, "When I first heard the rules involved using four Purple Mansion Realm young talents to decide the ownership of the Small World, I found it unbelievable, as it defies common sense. But after a while, I realized it's targeting our Yunxuan!"

"Yunxuan is a Divine Realm talent who nearly died using the Manifestation Pill to surpass his limits and achieve the Heavenly Son-level bloodline. Now, thanks to your blessings, Young Lord, Yunxuan has not only recovered but also reached the Heavenly Son-level bloodline, allowing him to inherit the family's Immortal Scripture without 'Heaven and Earth Essence.' Although this was a last resort, it means Yunxuan achieved the Heavenly Son bloodline without inheriting the Immortal Scripture!"

Jiang Jianmu takes a deep drink of water before continuing, "In typical family successions, because the Immortal Scripture contains Heaven and Earth Essence for cleansing and refining, it's impossible to take such a risk. Therefore, most [True Immortal Seeds] have Peerless B-grade qualifications when inheriting the Immortal Scripture, with only a few naturally gifted True Immortal Seeds reaching Peerless A-grade! As for achieving the Heavenly Son bloodline when inheriting the Immortal Scripture, it's extremely rare~~"

"Our Yunxuan, blessed by misfortune, possesses the Heavenly Son qualification, giving him a significant advantage over those with Peerless A or B-grade qualifications in the same realm, hence the direct targeting."

"Hehe." Wang Shouzhe chuckles, "Clan Head Jianmu, don't be upset. The rules are set by others, naturally favoring themselves."

Wang Shouzhe vaguely recalls that in the past, certain organizations, when recruiting connections, would put on a facade of fairness and justice, setting many "bizarre" recruitment conditions to exclude potential competitors, ultimately hiring predetermined candidates.

"Young Lord, originally, our Jiang Clan had no intention of getting involved in this mess again." Jiang Jianmu says angrily, "But those Holy Clans are truly bullying us, wanting to act noble while setting up a facade. If the competition involves Purple Mansion Realm talents, they can easily cultivate a Peerless B-grade True Immortal Seed, and to be safe, they might even use family resources to push that Purple Mansion True Immortal Seed's bloodline to Peerless A-grade!"

"So, what does Clan Head Jianmu propose?" Wang Shouzhe asks with a smile.

"I wanted to discuss with you, Young Lord, if possible, we would like Muxian to represent the family in the competition." Jiang Jianmu says, "But before that, we will use the Eighth-grade Rebirth Pill, Ninth-grade Immeasurable Pill, and other bloodline qualification pills to push Muxian to Peerless B-grade, so those families won't look down on our Jiang Clan."

"Of course, since Muxian is now your person, Young Lord, if you don't want her to be in the limelight, we will simply decline the four-sided competition, avoiding unnecessary participation and frustration." Jiang Jianmu says, "Everything is based on your will, Young Lord."

"Sending someone with mere Peerless B-grade qualifications to compete is likely just for show." Wang Shouzhe laughs, "Muxian is my maid, and if she goes and loses the competition, becoming a mere participant, won't that damage my reputation?"

Jiang Jianmu quickly wipes the sweat from his forehead: "Young Lord, please calm down. I didn't consider this thoroughly. I'll go and decline the four-sided competition."

Although declining the competition might anger the Sima Clan, holding onto Young Lord Shouzhe's support is the Jiang Clan's foundation.

Jiang Jianmu is very clear about this.

As for the Sima Clan... hehe, when the Jiang Clan was in such dire straits, the Sima Clan didn't even say a word, leaving the Jiang Clan cold-hearted.

"No, what I mean is, since Muxian is going to compete, she can only win, not lose." Wang Shouzhe says calmly, "Muxian, as a Void Seed, is somewhat unqualified to be my maid. Since such a good opportunity has presented itself, let her go and win a True Immortal Seed."

"What!? Let Muxian win a True Immortal Seed?"Jiang Jianmu and Immortal Lord Haoran were shaken to their core, their eyes simultaneously fixed on Wang Shouzhe. Their expressions, surprisingly, seemed a bit dumbfounded.