In the face of temptation, Mingyue had no principles or bottom line.
Jinwu Xianzi's words instantly changed her attitude.
Thinking of the Jinwu Palace's treasury, she turned around without a shred of hesitation.
What was it to be someone's older sister? For treasure, she'd even be a grandson.
She didn't need Jinwu Xianzi to describe the treasury.
From Ji Shiyou's usual lavish spending, she could imagine how substantial the Jinwu Palace's treasury was.
"Sister, I'll be your sister. Besides the treasures in the treasury, can I take whatever I want? Are there any other benefits?"
Greedy people are never satisfied. Mingyue walked up to Jinwu Xianzi, shamelessly inquiring, feeling no embarrassment. She called this behavior "maximizing benefits." She believed that by reluctantly agreeing to be Jinwu Xianzi's sister, she was providing labor and earning a salary for her work. It was an A-B client relationship, so of course, she had to strive for the greatest benefit for herself.
"You're truly a unique sister, but I really like you this way. Before, you always had a stern face, a cold demeanor that kept people at a distance. Now, my sister is full of life, vibrant, and down-to-earth. Sister, you know, I am the Palace Master of Jinwu Palace. If you become my sister, you will be the Grand Senior Disciple of Jinwu Palace. Not only will you live in the best palace and enjoy the best resources, but among the immortal sects in the Yuehua Realm, your status and position will be equal to that of the sect leaders of major sects. You'll be able to converse as equals and won't need to bow or greet them. The disciples of each sect will have to greet you. In other words, the sister of Jinwu Xianzi has the qualification to walk sideways in the Yuehua Realm!"
Seeing Mingyue's money-grubbing expression, Jinwu Xianzi smiled. Such a sister gave her a sense of novelty, something she had never seen in Mingyue before. So, she smiled and explained to Mingyue the various benefits of becoming her sister.
"According to you, Ji Shiyou will also have to greet me when he sees me?"
Hearing Jinwu Xianzi's words, Mingyue's expression was full of longing. As a mere tree demon, she knew when she first took human form that she came from humble origins and had no sect to back her up. Therefore, she had always kept a low profile and acted with utmost caution. She never expected to cling to the Jinwu Sect today and become the Grand Senior Disciple of Jinwu Palace. From now on, she could hold her head high, borrow the prestige of others, and run rampant in the Yuehua Realm. While filled with surprise, she suddenly thought that Ji Shiyou would be her junior nephew from now on and would have to be respectful to her. This made her even happier, but she still cautiously confirmed. After all, Ji Shiyou held considerable authority in her mind.
"Ji Shiyou? Ah! Sister, are you referring to my disciple? Of course, you are his Senior Martial Aunt. You are his elder, so naturally, he must greet you. I thought Sister was referring to her brother-in-law and didn't react immediately. As for my disciple, it was by chance. It was because he had the same name as my brother-in-law that I took him as a disciple. It was a comfort for my longing for you. Who knew it would be a stroke of luck. I found a cultivation prodigy. Have you met him, Sister? With his cultivation speed, he is very likely to become the fastest ascending immortal sect disciple in the Yuehua Realm. Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Xixi, pass on my order. Send word to all the sects. In seven days, I will hold a ceremony to acknowledge kinship and invite all sect leaders to attend. I will announce Sister's identity to all cultivators in the Yuehua Realm. Sister, I have something else to attend to. This is Xixi, the chief steward of Jinwu Palace. Let him lead you around the palace and arrange your accommodation. Whatever you want, don't be polite, just tell him."
Seeing Mingyue's great fondness for the identity of Jinwu Palace's Grand Senior Disciple, Jinwu Xianzi wanted to please her. She decided to hold a ceremony to win Mingyue over.
"Anything is fine, I can take whatever I want? How can I accept such kindness, but since Sister is so generous, I will not refuse!"
Mingyue didn't care about ceremonies. But when she heard she could take whatever she liked, her eyes gleamed. She was polite on the outside, but inwardly calculating how much space her storage bag still had.
"Wow!"
"Wow!"
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Mingyue followed the young attendant Xixi as she toured Jinwu Palace. She exclaimed "wow" all the way. Her vocabulary was limited, and she could only use "wow" to express her shock. She silently thought, "Rich! Extravagant!" The internal luxury of Jinwu Palace was beyond Mingyue's imagination. She was like a bumpkin, looking around in all directions.
"Senior Martial Aunt, ahead is your arranged residence, Hanxiang Hall. Do you find it satisfactory? If you need anything changed, just tell me, and I'll have someone replace it."
Xixi was only a teenager, but at such a young age, he was not only a page serving Jinwu Xianzi but also the chief steward of Jinwu Palace. This was because he was meticulous and dependable. He had never seen the Palace Master attach so much importance to anyone. Therefore, he was very perceptive and tried to please Mingyue. Not only did he show no contempt or disdain for Mingyue's behavior, but he also tried his best to cater to her preferences.
"Is this my room? Good, let's go see it quickly."
Hearing that she had her own room, Mingyue became excited. Previously, a room in an inn would surprise her. Today, having her own room, she felt that coming to Jinwu Palace and becoming Jinwu Xianzi's sister was truly a happy thing.
"Wow! I love it, I love it so much! Are all the things in this room mine?"
The Hanxiang Hall that Xixi arranged for Mingyue was the most luxurious place in Jinwu Palace. The entire hall was divided into two sections: the front for receiving guests and the back for resting. Gold bricks paved the floor, and white jade formed the platforms. The furnishings and decorations throughout the hall were rare treasures. Seeing this, Mingyue's mouth watered, and she couldn't help but take out her storage bag and began to collect the items one by one. Only when they were in her storage bag did she feel at ease. This proved that these things belonged to her.
"Senior Martial Aunt, what are you doing? Why are you collecting these things? These are for daily use."
Seeing Mingyue sweep through Hanxiang Hall like a whirlwind, collecting all the decorations and furnishings into her storage bag, even the tables, chairs, and tea sets, Xixi's little head was full of question marks. He asked in confusion.
"Ah? Cough, cough, cough! You don't know, Senior Martial Aunt prefers tranquility and simplicity, which is conducive to cultivation. These decorations are too flashy and would affect my practice, so I've put them away."
Mingyue was happily collecting and had forgotten about Xixi's presence. Hearing Xixi's words, she was suddenly startled. She then pretended to be a person of profound cultivation and blurted out a random excuse.
"Oh, Xixi was not thoughtful enough. Senior Martial Aunt, how about this? I'll take you to the treasury. You can pick out the decorations you like, and I'll have them sent over."
Xixi, half-understanding, tilted his little head and made a suggestion.
"Okay, okay, let's go now."
As soon as she heard about going to the treasury, Mingyue was energized, and she pulled Xixi out of Hanxiang Hall.
"Xixi, you're not old, how did you join Jinwu Palace?"
Mingyue was very fond of Xixi's attentiveness. Moreover, Xixi was the chief steward of Jinwu Palace, in charge of internal affairs and finances. Mingyue decided to build a good relationship with this young boy. So, on the way to the treasury, she proactively struck up a conversation to foster a closer relationship.
"Replying to Senior Martial Aunt, Xixi is an orphan. Senior Martial Brother saved me and brought me up the mountain. Due to my limited talent, I became a page serving the Palace Master. The Palace Master saw that I was reliable in handling matters and also made me the chief steward of internal affairs. Senior Martial Aunt, may I ask you something? The Grand Elder recently left the palace, vowing to kill Senior Martial Brother. Do you know how Senior Martial Brother is doing now? Xixi is very worried about him but dares not ask the Palace Master."
Thinking of Senior Martial Brother Ji Shiyou, the smile on Xixi's face faded. His angular lips pursed, and his cute little fangs were no longer visible.
"Don't worry, that Grand Elder has already been burned to death by Ji Shiyou with Jinwu Fire. Your Senior Martial Brother is fine. Don't worry, smiling makes you less cute."
Mingyue patted Xixi's hair bun and revealed the news of the Grand Elder's death. Neither of them noticed that around a distant corner, someone was hiding there. Upon hearing that Ji Shiyou had killed the Grand Elder, their face contorted, and they clenched their fists tightly.