NOVEL NEXT Chapter 248: Competing for Favor
Moon-Watching Sect, in the cave dwelling.
Meng Yu was checking the account books.
The spoils of war obtained by the Golden Core cultivators were divided, with Meng Yu taking fifty percent. The collaboration was pleasant, and some indelible items were also dealt with properly. As for why Meng Yu let go of fifty percent, the reason was quite simple.
In many matters, cooperation meant benefits for all, but Meng Yu could not do the same.
Now, Meng Yu wanted to take some of that back to the Immortal Sect.
For inter-realm transportation, Meng Yu's maximum capacity was six Third Grade Storage Bags. However, this also depended on the quality and size of the content. For example, transporting several hundred thousand stones of Spirit Rice could fit a lot into the storage bags, but when he last transported three hundred Golden Cores, most of the storage bags weren't even filled but couldn't transport any more.
This was reasonable because the quality and energy density of Golden Core Masters were very high. If size was the only consideration, then many items could be compressed using various spells, and Meng Yu could also apply for a Fourth Grade or even more powerful Cave Heaven Treasures for storage.
Footsteps came from behind, belonging to the peerlessly graceful and beautiful Fairy Taohua, who quietly approached Meng Yu.
The two of them were now very close. She could call Meng Yu "Ah Yu," while Meng Yu also called her "Taohua."
Meng Yu always had at least two Golden Core guards around him twenty-four hours a day. Today, it was Hua Miaochai and Fairy Taohua's turn.
She was one of the first Golden Cores to follow Meng Yu. Meng Yu also felt very good about her; however, today, she seemed a bit odd. She stood behind Meng Yu, breathing somewhat heavily. Then, she bent down, very close to Meng Yu.
A fragrance like orchids and sandalwood wound around Meng Yu's nose, her moist, jade-like lips coming very close to him.
"Sect Leader, aren't you going to check on those captives?"
The fragrance grew stronger. Meng Yu of course knew what she meant by captives.
Forty-nine Golden Cores had captured twelve, including nine women. Before the battle, Meng Yu had faced Nan Gongkun's provocation with three sentences.
"Are you married?"
"Are you single?"
"Are you divorced?"
At that time, Meng Yu was deliberately insulting Nan Gongkun. However, during the fight, they tried to spare a few female Golden Cores and captured nine, who had been confined in the dungeon for half a month and tortured severely. Some expressed their desire to see Meng Yu, but Meng Yu had never gone.
Whipping... imprisoning... beautiful Golden Core women... Suddenly, Meng Yu felt a bit restless.
Not only female Golden Cores were in the dungeon but also Foundation Establishment, Qi Cultivation... Right, they had captured quite a few people this time, similar to when Meng Yu unified the Great Wu Minor World, capturing renowned beauties and delivering them to the royal palace.
"Look at what? I'm not a lascivious…"
Suddenly, the fragrance akin to orchids and sandalwood got even closer.
"Actually, when I first came over with you, I was a bit worried that you might do something bad."
Suddenly, Fairy Taohua's hand landed on Meng Yu's shoulders; she meant she had faked death and entrusted everything to Meng Yu.
"Did you ever like me when you were in middle school?"
Her hand rested on Meng Yu's shoulder, and her chin fell onto her hand. The two faces were so close, filling the room with a sultry and fragrant atmosphere. Her full bosom was just inches away from Meng Yu.
"I did."
Meng Yu nodded. After crossing over, like everyone else, he had seen many beautiful photos and videos. The Five Beauties of the Immortal Sect were recognized as the prettiest among the Golden Core Masters, each with unique attributes, yet this beautiful, crime-inducing Sister Taohua was precisely Meng Yu's cup of tea.
"Since you liked me, why didn't you hug me? Actually, during the college entrance competition, I had already noticed you. You were very handsome and very manly, and your battles in the Greenwood Small World had already moved me then."
Her voice was as gentle as honey, her tender feelings sweet as water, her face so close to Meng Yu, her eyebrows curved like the moon, her eyes as deep as the ocean, captivatingly beautiful.
Meng Yu didn't move; instead… he was slightly on guard.
Well, he was already a grown man and wouldn't fall blindly in love like Song Wuqiu used to when he was a boy.
"It's a pity, back then, I had already achieved the Golden Core. Many things took on adult thinking, and this is why Zhuge Caihua and Bai Qianqian could get close to you, while I brought more calculation and even desire..."
She spoke softly, then stopped being affectionate and instead came in front of Meng Yu, tidying her clothes, and said in a very formal tone.
"Ah Yu, I want to establish a closer relationship with you, not as husband and wife, not as lovers, but as a maid following you."
"A maid, not a friend?"
"Yes, like the relationship between a master and a maid. I want to become your maid; please give me this opportunity."
She bent over, but her mind was on Song Wuqiu.
She thought back to things she had seen a long time ago.
Many Foundation Establishment cultivators had ordinary wives, and many Golden Cores didn't remarry after their wives died. Those women who could enter their hearts were often people they met during specific times. If missed, no matter how well you performed afterwards, sorry, there was no opportunity.
Meng Yu was the best example. Up to now, only Bai Qianqian was close to him, even though Zhuge Caihua was the one pursuing him, yet Meng Yu's response remained lukewarm.
In the past, some said Zhuge Caihua was out of his league, but now? As Meng Yu's cultivation increased day by day, fewer and fewer people could enter his heart. Plus, after Song Wuqiu's experience, one could say Meng Yu almost closed off his heart.
People came only to play and wouldn't get attached. As for being called cold-hearted and ruthless, please, keep your distance. Biting the hand that feeds you?
"You want to be my maid?"
The man came in front of her, his fingertips lifting her lotus-like face.
"Do you know what the duties of a maid are?"
That was a face that belied its overwhelming beauty, an exceptional rarity on earth.
"I know, I'm already an adult. Thanks for all your care over the years. I am not ungrateful, and I hope our relationship can progress further," she sincerely said.
In her heart, the people close to her held different statuses, and she was well aware that in Meng Yu's heart, not to mention Hua Miaochai, even Bu Shixian, Hu Qingquan, and Yu Paopao couldn't compare with her.
While Meng Yu could jest indifferently with the first three, including scolding them, his treatment towards her was always fulfilling requests and showing various kinds of care, which only made her more fearful.
With a roc rising with the wind in a single day, how many could seize the chance to rise alongside it?
In the dungeon, those nine imprisoned female Golden Core cultivators, Meng Yu didn't even bother to glance at them!
It was like the many venture capitalists who came to her, those people only had a meal's time to convince her!
"Sister Taohua, this is very difficult for me..."
The man helped her up and then shook his head.
"Can you give me a little time, please?" he said.
"Yes."
Fairy Taohua sighed heavily and fiercely cursed Song Wuqiu in her mind again.
How good it would have been if you hadn't killed yourself!
"Could I go back with you this time? Your current situation is very dangerous; many would stop at nothing to kill you," she said.
During the Qi Refinement phase, Meng Yu had robbed so many, and Star Industrial Company's Golden Core Nascent Souls might not intervene because it was not worth it, but now with the Metal, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wood spiritual veins, many were out to get him.
Historically, many actions beneficial to the country and the people have been obstructed by colleagues, friends, or even those universally recognized as good people. Why? Because if you succeed, what about them?
This time, the Wood Element had nearly monopolized all the benefits, so it would thrive in the upcoming centuries, and many cultivators might choose the Wood Element to enjoy its advantages.
In the Western Wastes, there had once been a sect that discovered a mineral vein containing heavenly lightning spiritual energy. Within five hundred years, the Thunder Element within that sect excelled singularly, relegating all other Five Elements cultivators to supporting roles, and after eight hundred years, the sect renamed itself the Thunder and Lightning Sect. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
The mineral vein couldn't be destroyed, but people could.
"I am your maid, and your servant as well. Could you give me a chance to protect you, my dear master?" she said, her lips curving into a playful smile.
Suddenly, Meng Yu understood, she didn't want to be his maid; she had benefitted from him and wanted to repay the favor. Feeling his danger prompted her to make such an offer. Of course, part of it was driven by self-interest, but that was normal.
Or rather, she was willing to be half his servant.
Just like a cat, allowing you to caress it, but I also have my dignity and life.
"I could even pick other suitable sisters to form a maid group to guard you, my master," she said, with enticing lips, plump, soft, seemingly breathing with intense love, and the sweet snuggling of a cat.
It was time to make a decision. Meng Yu couldn't possibly fall in love with her, but she believed in the power of emotions. As long as you give, you can receive, and now, opportunities were dwindling; so many were watching Meng Yu, she even suspected that the Yang Gods would be moved this time he returned!
Those superiors, they actually aren't much different from her!
"Suitable sisters?"
Meng Yu paused, a flame flickering in his gaze.
Compared to the Moon-Watching Sect's Three Demons and a False Core, the female Golden Cores of the Immortal Sect were undoubtedly the best choices. Many among them had not married; there were also singles or widows with good natures, highly intelligent, or with exceptional combat abilities, and the possibility of betrayal wasn't high since they had all witnessed him Growing Golden Lotus, and even if it wasn't possible now, they could...
Ah, female Golden Cores, his favorites...
"Well, among the sisters who came this time, many are of pure character, gentle in nature, and want nothing else. As long as you treat everyone nicely, they will wholeheartedly be a good help to you, regarding arrogance..."
Fairy Taohua said smilingly, noticing Meng Yu's interest.
This was a good thing.
"Ahem."
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door of the cave, and Hua Miaochai walked in somewhat hesitantly.
"Take a look at these accounts; there is something wrong," she said timidly, like a child who had done something wrong.
"Taohua, step outside, I have something to discuss with Huahua," Meng Yu said.
Fairy Taohua smiled, nodded, and even jokingly patted Hua Miaochai on the shoulder.
One warm-hearted and generous, the other... cringing, almost on the verge of tears.
Ah, Hua Miaochai's eyes were full of tears.
"Ah Yu, I'm sorry, I don't mean to bother you, but they are too good..." she burst into tears.
"Don't abandon us."
She cried like this... It had been over a month, and she was growing increasingly fearful, so many sisters stronger, prettier, gentler, and more sensible than they...