Chapter 80 Little Red Riding Hood

“The news that I obtained the Yin-Yang Disc has already spread, and I feel that the Huaihai branch will screw me over.”

Zhang Yuanqing picked up a piece of beef, chewed it indignantly, and clicked on the forum post.

“Are you talking about the post about the Rogue Disc? It was there yesterday.” Guan Ya’s words surprised him.

The Queen said:

“It’s alright. Most people are just joking. After all, bad men are rogues, which isn’t a stigma. It’s not too bad. But I think Guan Ya is very happy.”

“Why is Sister Guan Ya happy?” Xie Lingxi stirred her vegetable salad and asked curiously.

Smelling something amiss, Zhang Yuanqing quickly placed a green vegetable on the Queen’s plate. “Eat more vegetables and lose weight.”

He then put a piece of beef brisket on Xie Lingxi’s plate. “Don’t just eat grass. Eat something nutritious. You’re still growing.”

In terms of figure, Guan Ya's healthy figure with large breasts, a curvy butt, and abdominal muscles is more Western-oriented.

The Queen has a higher body fat percentage, with a soft butt, heavy breasts, and a shallow layer of fat on her abdomen, but not to the point of being flabby.

Xie Lingxi has the best figure, tall and slender, but she is the most conscious about losing weight, controlling her calorie intake every day.

Zhang Yuanqing is very worried about this younger sister. Some things, if they aren't cultivated well during the development stage, might never have a chance to be acquired again.

Successfully interrupting the tea party that was about to unfold, Zhang Yuanqing turned his attention to his phone screen to view the post:

“First of all, I would like to announce some good news. Our celebrity, Yuanshi Tianzun, conquered an S-class Lingjing—Yashan Sea—in prison a few days ago.

“That’s right, the Yashan Sea, the S-class dungeon that wiped out six Saints last year. I believe many people remember it. The Yin-Yang Disc of the Huaihai branch and the Xie family’s important item were lost in the dungeon.

“For this reason, the Huaihai branch and the Xie family have issued a reward. Anyone who can retrieve the two items will be handsomely rewarded. However, Yuanshi Tianzun is an official person. How could a rogue cultivator who obtained those two items return them?

“After saying so much, let’s return to the main topic. Everyone may not know that the Yin-Yang Disc has another nickname, the Rogue Disc. The person who can subdue it is a rogue.

“I heard that Yuanshi Tianzun subdued the Rogue Disc, and the poster was shocked at the time. I’m his die-hard fan. How can my idol be a rogue? Oh, God, my house has collapsed [crying].”

[Milky White Xuezi: Eh, did Tianzun conquer another S-class dungeon? The officials didn’t even announce it. But still, congratulations, Lord Tianzun.]

[I Have Ailments: Lord Tianzun is too strong. S-class dungeons are like dragon’s dens and tiger’s lairs to us. He’s as comfortable there as eating and drinking. I used to be a little jealous of him, but now I just feel powerless. I’ll just shout 666.]

[Lai Ri Fang Chang: A rogue? What’s the big deal? Look at you women making a fuss. Besides, is subduing the Yin-Yang Disc the mark of a rogue? Who said that?]

[Gui Lai Dian: I am a deacon from the Huaihai branch. Let me briefly explain. The Yin-Yang Disc is a very special item. It is a powerful weapon at the Saint stage. To crack this item, you must answer its questions. And its questions are very strange. Well, let's put it this way, a normal person can never answer correctly, but a rogue can. This has been certified by high-level deacons and even elders of the Huaihai branch. Yuanshi Tianzun was able to subdue this item… You understand, right?]

[Peony Fairy: I have had contact with Yuanshi Tianzun, and he doesn’t seem like a rogue.]

[Cow Girl: Ah, so what if he’s a rogue? Aren’t all men rogues?]

[Jiang Ju: The person above is a bit double standard.]

[Princess: Is Lord Tianzun a rogue? A rogue means a scumbag. Ah, I will never love again.]

[Rabbit: Got it. I can’t give Yuanshi Tianzun a chance to get close to me in the future. I don’t want to be a victim.]

[Ice and Snow Banshee: As long as I’m also a渣woman, I’m not afraid of his roguery, but good girls should pay attention and remember that Lord Tianzun is a rogue. From now on, let’s call him Rogue Tianzun.]

God damn Rogue Tianzun… Zhang Yuanqing thought, "Is my reputation ruined just like that?"

As the Queen said, apart from marveling at his conquering another S-class dungeon, most of the comments were curious about how rogue the questions of the Yin-Yang Disc were,

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and joking that he was Rogue Tianzun.

A great and noble genius being a rogue doesn’t make people disgusted. Instead, it's a very interesting topic to tease.

Anything too perfect and righteous is forever detached from the masses.

Of course, once reputation is stained, it is difficult to wash away. It will be twisted and exaggerated maliciously by jealous and envious people, misleading the uninformed.

Then, after repetition, it becomes an established fact.

One day, it will become ammunition for those with ulterior motives to attack.

Anyway, it's not a big deal.

“By the way, Brother Yuanshi, the Old Ancestor gave me the head of the Holy Infant to keep safe,” Xie Lingxi said happily.

Zhang Yuanqing locked his phone screen and nodded.

“Not bad!”

This is a signal that the Third Branch has fallen out of favor, and the Old Ancestor values the contemporary family head, Xie Su, even more. From now on, the major factions of the Xie family will be much more disciplined.

Correspondingly, Xie Su’s power and voice will also be greatly increased.

For Zhang Yuanqing, the biggest benefit is that because of Xie Lingxi, Xie Su is on good terms with him. His ally's rise is equal to his own rise.

“This is all thanks to Brother Yuanshi.” Xie Lingxi curved her eyes into crescents.

After eating, Zhang Yuanqing went to his room to brush his teeth and wash up. He used Star Teleportation to jump to Guan Ya’s room.

In the small living room of the room, Guan Ya was wearing yoga clothes and doing a plank on the ground. Her whole body was tense, the lines of her small waist were vividly highlighted, and her peachy buttocks were tight and full.

Physical training cannot possibly promote a cultivator to the Saint stage, but it can keep the body's various functions active, allowing her to enter a combat state at any time.

Zhang Yuanqing leaned over and swung a palm.

*Pa!*

The flesh on her butt rippled.

Guan Ya grimaced in pain and sneered. “Okay, let’s go to the fighting room this afternoon, and I’ll teach you jujutsu.”

“Jujutsu is only for arena competitors. I want killer techniques, the kind that kills with one blow.” Zhang Yuanqing refused mercilessly, not giving her a chance for revenge.

He didn’t want to be abused by Guan Ya.

Guan Ya smiled charmingly. “Tonight, I’ll let you sleep in my bed.”

“Accompanying your girlfriend to practice fighting is a man’s duty and responsibility.” Zhang Yuanqing was moved to tears. “Sister, have you finally figured it out?”

Guan Ya ridiculed, “Unfortunately, you don’t have any special skills.”

Zhang Yuanqing was unconvinced, but speechless, and said irritably:

“You are the real master of the Yin-Yang Disc. I followed you and practiced for two and a half months before subduing it. If you took action, the Yin-Yang Disc would surrender immediately.

"When we have money in the future, we’ll buy that disc back and hand it over to you."

She can easily answer the questions of the Yin-Yang Disc, let alone a seasoned veteran.

“I’m not going to argue with you. In another week, I’ll be entering a dungeon. From now on, you have to accompany me to practice fighting every day,” Guan Ya said.

When talking about serious matters, Zhang Yuanqing put away his nonchalant attitude and said:

“I expected it, so I prepared a treasure for you.”

With that, he took out a thin leather armor from his inventory and placed it on the table.

“The Huaihai branch gave this item, called the ‘Kindred’s Leather Armor.’ It can weaken 50%-70% of a Level 4 Saint’s attack and 20%-30% of a Level 5 Saint’s attack. Every fifteen minutes, it can activate absolute defense once, resisting a full blow from a Level 5 Saint.” Zhang Yuanqing introduced its attributes:

“It has almost no weight and can give you the same balance and agility as a Wood Sprite.”

Guan Ya’s eyes lit up.

Swordsmen have high output but low defense, and their health is thin (without healing and strong vitality). Although earth-based defensive items are not difficult to buy, the price is usually becoming “heavy,” which is equivalent to crippling martial arts.

A defensive item that does not affect speed and agility is simply a treasure that swordsmen dream of.

Guan Ya twisted her waist and rose, grabbing for the leather armor by the bed, but Zhang Yuanqing held her down.

“Kissing your boyfriend is also a woman’s duty and responsibility, right?” Zhang Yuanqing said.

Guan Ya gave him a charming side-eye.

Zhang Yuanqing put his arms around her waist and threw her onto the bed.

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detected those dog men and women being intimate. Brother Yuanshi gave Guan Ya an item. Hmph, exchanging things for beauty, what is the difference between that and listening to music in a brothel.]

[Please Call Me Queen: I’m so envious... Ah, no, how can this be? This is an employee dormitory! How can we allow such lewd acts to happen? We cannot tolerate such things.]

[Xie Lingxi: Brother said that he would talk to us about something after lunch. Sister Queen, you know.]

Zhang Yuanqing pulled down the tight yoga clothes around Guan Ya’s neck and buried his head between her plump, snow-white breasts. He had only been a simp for a few seconds when he was interrupted by a hasty knock on the door.

Xie Lingxi’s delicate voice came from outside the door:

“Brother Yuanshi, are you inside?

“The Queen and I went to your room and found you weren’t there. Are you here with Sister Guan Ya? Can I come in?”

Guan Ya quickly pushed Zhang Yuanqing away and pulled down her black lace underwear and yoga clothes.

*Crap…* Zhang Yuanqing grumbled, got out of bed, and opened the door.

Standing at the door were Xie Lingxi in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and the Queen in seven-point leggings and a black T-shirt.

Xie Lingxi glanced at Guan Ya, who was sitting on the bed with a dangerous smile, and said weakly:

“Am, am I disturbing you?”

“No, come in.” Zhang Yuanqing stepped aside.

The Queen and Xie Lingxi entered the room and sat down on the chaise lounge by the bed.

Zhang Yuanqing took out two items from his inventory: a dark brown long whip and a pitch-black cloak.

He threw the cloak to Xie Lingxi:

“Your family gave me this. It’s called the Night Walker Cloak. Wearing it will give you the stealth ability of a Night Roamer. The cost is that you cannot attack or use skills while in stealth, and your sleep schedule will be reversed. Each stealth can only last for three minutes.

"You're a Musician, your combat power is too low, and you don't have any life-saving skills. This item is for you."

Xie Lingxi was overjoyed. She opened her arms and rushed towards Zhang Yuanqing. “Brother Yuanshi is so kind... Ah!”

She was gently kicked away by Guan Ya by the bed and fell to the ground with a *thud*.

“Don’t lay your hands on my boyfriend.” Guan Ya snorted.

The Queen looked at the whip and then at Zhang Yuanqing, her expression expectant and nervous.

“Shennong Whip, has three major functions: armor-piercing, poison, and binding.” He threw the whip to the Queen. “You are a Water Ghost, you have enough self-protection ability, but you lack powerful output skills. It can make up for your shortcomings.”

The Queen excitedly took the whip, reading the item information. She said with excitement:

“A Saint-grade item! I, I, a level 3 mortal, never dared to dream of it… Sure enough, following the right leader is another life. Captain…”

She glanced at Xie Lingxi, “I won’t hug you. Well, anyway, the door to my room isn’t locked.”

After joking, her eyes were slightly red, and she whispered, “Thank you, Captain.”

The Queen and Xie Lingxi are different. The latter is a direct descendant of the Xie family. A Saint-grade item is precious to her, but not out of reach.

When Xie Lingxi enters a killing dungeon, the Xie family will definitely bestow upon her a Saint-grade item that does not exceed the upper limit of the dungeon's strength and is allowed to be used.

But the Queen is different. She is a low- to middle-level employee of the Five Elements Alliance. She has no background, no family, and cannot enjoy too many high-quality resources.

Her only strength is her beauty, but if you remain virtuous and don't monetize your beauty, it is basically useless.

Therefore, a Saint-grade item, even the most common one, is invaluable to her.

She has never made any contributions, and Yuanshi Tianzun has not asked her to sleep with him, yet he gave her a Saint-grade item. This is clearly due to friendship.

"Well, Guan Ya and I still have something to say, you two..."

Zhang Yuanqing was thinking about sending them away, but the little green tea quickly said: “Ah, Brother Yuanshi, can you go out for a while? We girls want to talk about some private things.”

The Queen nodded repeatedly:

“It’s quite boring to be locked in the villa. I also want to have tea with Guan Ya.”

No, is this how you two are repaying me? Zhang Yuanqing glanced at Guan Ya, who was unmoved, and immediately cursed and walked away.

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Leaving the room,

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Zhang Yuanqing came to the living room, glanced at Li Chunfeng who was typing on the keyboard by the round table, and smiled:

“If you sincerely follow me one day, I’ll also give you a Saint-grade item.”

Li Chunfeng didn't take his eyes off the computer screen. He replied, "Mhm":

"My channels haven't responded yet. If you want an item, you have to wait."

Zhang Yuanqing nodded and returned to his room.

There was still one promise that hadn't been fulfilled.

He picked up his phone, opened his messages, and entered Yin Ji’s phone number:

“The Yin-Yang Disc and the Holy Infant have been sold. Send me your bank card number.”

He copied the message content and sent it to Hongji Ge, Xiahou Aotian, Eagle of Freedom, Xia Shu Zhi Lian, and Yunmeng of the He Branch.

“I hope I can get 80 million!” Xiahou Aotian replied.

“Haha, Yuanshi Tianzun is really trustworthy. I’m going to use the money to boil soup. I’ll treat you to soup.” This was Hongji Ge’s reply.

Eagle of Freedom, Yin Ji, and Yunmeng directly sent their card numbers.

“The Yin-Yang Disc matter probably didn’t go well with the Huaihai branch.” Xia Shu Zhi Lian sent her card number and mentioned this.

“They wanted to take back the disc with the reward on the bounty, but I didn’t agree.” Yuanqing replied.

Xia Shu Zhi Lian replied:

“You don’t know, every year when purchasing life essence from the Musician family, the elders of each branch will fight tooth and nail for the quota of life essence.

“But fighting is fighting; it doesn’t affect personal relationships. Don’t worry that the elders and deacons of the Huaihai branch will be hostile to you because of this matter. You don’t have to be hostile to them either. This is the official style.”

Zhang Yuanqing thought, "Then every time the elders fight, does Elder Gao Feng cover himself with a quilt and become invincible?"

After getting the card numbers, he transferred four million to Yin Ji, two million to Xiahou Aotian, and one million each to Xia Shu Zhi Lian, Hongji Ge, and Yunmeng.

Fifty thousand to Eagle of Freedom.

Hongji Ge and Xia Shu Zhi Lian had at least participated in the battle, and he had already given Yunmeng credit for her contribution on the Yin-Yang Disc. She had no strength when fighting the boss.

As for Eagle of Freedom, he didn't even make a move when fighting the boss and coasted through the whole process.

Giving ten thousand was partly out of morality and partly because Zhang Yuanqing felt that this person might be useful in the future. This money was to maintain the relationship.

You can't be arrogant and contemptuous just because someone is useless. This is the basic principle of social interaction.

Thanks to his official permissions, Yuanshi Tianzun's bank card had no limit, but transferring money to overseas individuals still required interrogation and investigation, so he would write a report to Fu Qingyang later.

After the transfer, he didn't look at the teammates' gratitude or Xiahou Aotian's probing question of "Is something missing?" He called Xie Su.

When the phone was answered, Zhang Yuanqing laughed heartily, "Congratulations, Uncle, on taking charge of the Saint’s Artifact."

“Congratulations to you too!” Xie Su smiled gently. “I will give you the first batch of life essence within three days.”

“Hey, Uncle, you’re being too polite. Did you think I was calling for that?… Remember to write Fu Jia Wan Villa on it.” Zhang Yuanqing said.

The two chatted for a few words, and Zhang Yuanqing asked:

“There’s something I want to ask Uncle about. Do you know the Palace Master of the Zhisha Palace?”

Xie Su was silent for a moment, “The Chu family and the Xie family have many intermarriages. Her mother is a distant cousin of mine. Why are you suddenly asking about this?”

No wonder that lunatic is close to Xie Lingxi… Zhang Yuanqing said:

“I just suddenly remembered something that has been bothering me for a long time, so I just asked casually. Um, I remember the Palace Master of the Zhisha Palace participated in a killing dungeon but was promoted from a Saint to a Ruler.”

Xie Su said:

“She was a Ruler many years ago, but for some reason, her realm declined.”

So that's how it is... Zhang Yuanqing suddenly realized. He couldn't help but think of the Holy Infant's function. If the “child” was successfully born, he would definitely fall from the Saint Realm to the Extraordinary Realm.

Falling in realm seems to be the style of the Musician profession. He hasn't heard of such strange methods in other professions.

Could it be that the Palace Master of Zhisha has also given birth?

“I understand, thank you, Uncle.” Zhang Yuanqing originally wanted to ask a few more questions, but he guessed that Xie Su would not reveal the lunatic's private matters without permission, so he didn’t ask further.

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6:30 pm, Inner Ring Tunnel.

Jiang Er held the steering wheel and slowly stepped on the gas pedal, driving into the congested tunnel.

She had headphones hanging in her delicate ears, and she looked at the road while sneering:

“Your son hasn’t been home for more than half a month since he started dating his girlfriend. I don’t know how he’s been doing recently. Maybe his body is getting weak.”

“What’s the background of that girl? How would I know? I heard her family is in the government.”

“Are you coming home this year… Get lost, you talk to him about those things yourself. Why should I say it? Just because I’m his aunt…”

While Jiang Er was talking, she suddenly saw the lights on the top of the tunnel go out.

In an instant, the slow-moving cars lit up their taillights, indicating that the drivers were stepping on the brakes.

“Damn it, what’s going on?

“Did the power go out? This is the first time I’ve seen a tunnel have a power outage…”

“Crap, I almost rear-ended someone.”

Curses echoed in the tunnel.

At this moment, Jiang Er saw a little girl wearing a red hat walking upside down on the top of the tunnel. Her hat covered her face, and her hands were covered in bright red blood, which was eerie and gloomy.

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ps: I’ll post the chapter first and correct the typos later.

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