I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

a few days later.

It was noon.

Qin Yao continued to reinforce the formation in the courtyard, even incorporating all his life's knowledge into it, striving to perfect the formation.

Under the grapevines.

Xiaohe stood in the dappled light and shadow, watching Shen Li pop a green grape into her mouth, and asked, "Sister Shen Li, is it sour?"

Shen Li waved her hand and said, "What's so sour about it? Not at all."

"Really?" Xiaohe was a little skeptical.

Those grapes looked so unripe, how could they be sweet?
Shen Li reached out and picked a grape, offering it to Xiao He: "Try it."

Xiaohe said, "I don't want to."

Shen Li casually popped a grape into her mouth: "Why would I lie to you? It really is..."

Seeing this, Xiaohe suddenly felt a little guilty. She picked a grape and put it in her mouth. As soon as she took a bite, a strong sour taste filled her mouth.

Looking at Shen Li again, I saw that her face had also become contorted...

"Sister, are you kidding me?!" Xiaohe said, sticking out her tongue.

Shen Li spat out, "It's boring, but I feel better."

Xiaohe was speechless.

Inside the courtyard, Qin Yao turned and glanced at the two of them, then shook his head.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Shen Li's personality was different from when she first appeared.

Thinking about it carefully, it's as if she let down her guard and dropped her disguise. Here, she's no longer the so-called spirit prince, but a straightforward young girl...

Suddenly, he keenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of the wooden door.

Looking to the side, one sees a young man with a golden crown, black robes, and sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes appearing in the doorway like a ghost. His bright eyes keep moving, as if he is looking at his small courtyard and him!
"Is something the matter?" Qin Yao asked.

"I'm looking for my prince," the young man said indifferently.

Qin Yao shook his head: "You've come to the wrong place. There's no prince here."

The young man stepped through the door and walked straight into the courtyard: "You and I have nothing to talk about."

"Hey, stop right there." Qin Yao raised his hand and said.

But the young man remained unmoved and continued walking forward. Then, after stepping on a stone brick, he was immediately struck by a violent electric current. His whole body trembled violently, his golden crown shattered, and his full head of black hair fell loose...

Qin Yao slowly lowered his arm and sighed, "Look at you, you won't listen to advice."

In the wing room.

Shen Li watched this scene through the window, overjoyed, her round little face beaming with a bright smile.

Xiaohe didn't recognize the young man and didn't realize how funny the contrast was, so she looked confused and didn't understand what the older sister was laughing at.

"call."

A moment later, the young man exhaled a puff of black smoke, turned to Qin Yao, and asked, "What is this?"

Qin Yao said earnestly, "It's a formation. Don't wander around. It's very dangerous."

The young man glared at him fiercely, then stepped into the void and continued on his way.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky and struck him squarely on the forehead.

The young man's vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground, his body still trembling in the flashes of electricity.

"Snapped!"

Qin Yao slapped his forehead and sighed, "I can see that, you really won't listen to advice!"

At this moment, Shen Li took a token from her waist, held the token, and safely approached the man. She kicked his arm and asked, "Mo Fang, are you alright?"

"Sister, he seems to be dying." The lotus fairy went out, her bright eyes full of pity.

How miserable.

It was cleaved into this state in just two steps.

Shen Li sighed helplessly and said to Qin Yao, who was standing to the side, "Are you just going to watch? Help them!"

"This isn't my fault; I warned you."

Qin Yao immediately shifted the blame, then formed hand seals, releasing streams of faith power that flowed over Mo Fang's body.

half an hour.

Mo Fang slowly opened his eyes, and asked blankly, "What happened to me?"

From his perspective, it was as if someone had swung a stick at him as he was walking, knocking him unconscious with a single blow.

Shen Li lifted him up with one hand and said, "You don't have a pass, so you can't just wander around the courtyard."

Mo Fang's consciousness gradually returned to his brain, and he looked at the courtyard with a shocked expression.

By the Spirit Lord, what kind of place is this? It feels even more terrifying than the forbidden area of ​​the Spirit Realm!
"Mo Fang, how did you find this place?" Shen Li suddenly asked while he was still in a daze.

Mo Fang quickly regained his senses and solemnly said, "Your Highness, the Spirit Lord has sensed your location and ordered Chi Rong and Qing Yan to lead troops to capture you."

After getting a general idea of ​​their location, I came here first because I recognized your scent. But I'm sure they'll be here soon, so you'd better leave quickly, the farther the better.

Shen Li subconsciously looked at Qin Yao, hesitating to speak.

Qin Yao remained relaxed, waving his hand and saying, "Didn't we anticipate this? Don't worry, I'm here."

Mo Fang frowned slightly and asked Shen Li, "Your Highness, who is he?"

Shen Li pursed her lips and said, "The person who saved me."

Mo Fang turned to Qin Yao and asked, "Did you set up the formation in this courtyard?"

"Yes," Qin Yao replied.

Mo Fang solemnly said, "This formation might be able to stop the Twin Fiends of the Spirit Realm, but it certainly won't be able to stop the Spirit Venerable. All that you've done is completely meaningless, do you understand?"

Qin Yao said, "According to your logic, everyone has to die eventually, so isn't living in between meaningless?"

“That’s sophistry,” Mo Fang said.

Qin Yao waved his hand: "Whether it's sophistry or divine reasoning, I'm going to take care of this matter."

"Overestimating their abilities," Mo Fang commented.

Qin Yao smiled and didn't bother arguing with such a brat.

"Your Highness, come with me. I know a safe place where you can stay temporarily." Seeing that he did not object, Mo Fang felt a little embarrassed and then said to Shen Li.

Shen Li asked, "Will your place ensure that I will never be found by the Spirit Lord?"

Mo Fang: "..."

“If not, then the situation might not be as good as it is now.” Shen Li added, “Mo Fang, this matter is a disagreement between me and the Spirit Lord, and has nothing to do with you. You should return to the Spirit Realm quickly and not get involved in this mess.”

Mo Fang's brows furrowed into a knot, and he suddenly pointed at Qin Yao and said, "Your Highness, you wouldn't happen to have taken a fancy to this formation master, would you?"

Shen Li said coldly, "What nonsense are you talking about? This person is married."

Mo Fang felt relieved and cupped his hands, saying, "As the prince's confidant, how could I stand idly by? I will go find those two scumbags and deliberately lead them astray, hoping to buy you more time."

Shen Li's expression gradually softened, and she said seriously, "Really, there's no need. Otherwise, if the Spirit Venerable investigates further..."

Mo Fang waved his hand and turned to Qin Yao: "Array Master, please see me out."

Qin Yao nodded slightly, raised his hand and used his immortal energy to control the other's body, then threw him out of the courtyard like trash.

Shen Li: "..." This guy's way of seeing guests off is really impolite!
"Why are you looking at me like that?"

After discarding the inkstone, Qin Yao clapped his hands and asked Shen Li.

Shen Li shook her head, then looked around the unassuming courtyard: "Your array formations are indeed powerful. Even my trusted generals are powerless to resist here."

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

"Don't thank me yet, I haven't finished." Shen Li suddenly looked him straight in the eye and asked seriously, "Can you teach me?"

Qin Yao's smile faltered slightly, then he decisively refused: "No."

"Why?" Shen Li couldn't help but ask.

Qin Yao said, "It's too much trouble, just thinking about it gives me a headache. So, I'm not going to find work for myself."

Shen Li bit her lip and whispered, "Please teach me..."

"What?" Qin Yao moved closer to her and said, "Did your vocal cords get loose in the room?"

Shen Li was furious and stomped on his foot hard: "Fine, I won't teach you then! I'm not learning anymore!"

"Ouch." Qin Yao clutched his foot and spun around in place, wincing in pain.

That woman is so fierce, she'll start a fight without warning. I'll have to keep a safe distance from her from now on!
In the blink of an eye.

As the sun sets and the moon rises, the courtyard is filled with starlight.

Chang'e slowly walked out of the room, smiling as she looked at her beloved who was still drawing array symbols: "Why do you always make Ah Li angry?"

"Ah Li?" Qin Yao paused slightly, turning around to look at her. "You call her so affectionately... Has your relationship progressed by leaps and bounds?"

Chang'e chuckled: "With us sharing the same body, how could we not make rapid progress?"

"That's true." Qin Yao nodded, turned around and continued drawing the talisman array: "In some ways, your personalities complement each other quite well."

With a serene smile, Chang'e, holding a talisman, slowly approached him: "Teach her formations tomorrow."

"She begged you to intercede for her?" Qin Yao asked.

Chang'e shook her head: "She was so angry with you, why would she want to learn formations from you again? But I always feel like I owe her a lot..."

Qin Yao said, "You're overthinking it. Once you help her resolve the engagement issue, you'll make up for the favor you owe her by using her body."

Chang'e reached out and grabbed his wrist, saying, "Consider it a plea from me..."

Qin Yao finally stopped and sighed, "Alright, I don't owe her anything, but I do owe you. I'll talk to her about this tomorrow."

"Speak nicely, don't provoke her," Chang'e instructed anxiously.

Qin Yao blinked and looked at the other person with a strange expression: "Tell me honestly, do you consider her a friend or a daughter?"

Chang'e: "..."

She was at a loss for words when asked this question!

In the blink of an eye.

The night ends and the day dawns.

Within her sea of ​​consciousness, in the divine palace, Shen Li yawned, stretched, and sat up, only to find Chang'e already sitting cross-legged not far from her...

"How long have you been here?"

"Half an hour," Chang'e replied.

Shen Li nodded: "I'm leaving."

"Wait a minute," Chang'e said. "I spoke to him on his behalf, and he realized his mistake and said he would take the initiative to teach you formations."

Shen Li paused, looking suspicious. "Really? He can make mistakes?"

Chang'e nodded slightly: "Really, but don't lose your temper with him or throw a tantrum. A real man should have some pride."

Shen Li waved her hand and said, "I'm not that kind of little girl, why would I be so coy? I'm leaving, see you tonight."

Chang'e smiled and waved, but after watching her departing figure, she suddenly remembered her beloved's words.

friend?

daughter?

I feel like I can't quite put my finger on what kind of emotion it is.

It's nearly noon.

Small courtyard pavilion.

Qin Yao and Shen Li sat side by side, looking at a book on formations and carefully dissecting the mysteries of formations within.

Suddenly, the sky above the courtyard was filled with swirling clouds, and large swirling dark clouds rapidly gathered, blotting out the sun and making the entire courtyard gloomy.

Qin Yao slowly wiped the smile from his lips and looked up at the dark clouds filling the sky. He saw countless figures standing on the clouds, a scene that instantly reminded him of the time in the world of the Lotus Lantern when Yao Ji was taken away by heavenly soldiers and generals. A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"The Spirit Lord has ordered that Your Highness return to the palace immediately."

At that moment, amidst the dark clouds, a young man dressed in a blue robe and wearing a gold belt looked down at the small courtyard below and spoke in a deep voice.

Shen Li slowly stood up and said, "I'm not going back!"

"The Spirit Lord has decreed that if Shen Li refuses to return to the palace, her hands and feet shall be severed, her cultivation crippled, and she shall be forcibly taken back to the Spirit Realm," the young man continued.

Shen Li said indifferently, "Then come and break my arms and legs."

Beside the young man, a figure dressed similarly but with a more mature appearance said, "Your Highness, Mo Fang obstructed Qingyan and me from carrying out the royal order and has been escorted back to the Spirit Realm. Now, the only one who can prevent him from being punished is Your Highness."

Shen Li said coldly, "Chi Rong, don't try to threaten me with Mo Fang. If I don't give the order, even the Spirit Lord won't kill my trusted confidant directly."

Chi Rong's face stiffened, and he immediately said, "Your Highness has always been kind and benevolent. If you insist on going your own way, this courtyard, and the one beside you... I'm afraid we won't be able to save it."

Qin Yao said, "Hey, you're the one who dragged me into this."

Chi Rong: "..."

What do you mean?
Just as he was wondering, Qin Yao flicked his finger, and a beam of golden light flew into a stone in the courtyard.

In an instant, countless runes shone throughout the courtyard, automatically forming a circular shield that protected the entire courtyard.

"Try my formation; I spent a long time drawing it," Qin Yao said with a smile upon seeing this.

Chi Rong's gaze turned cold: "To oppose my Spirit Realm is courting death!"

Beside her, Qingyan suddenly swung her arm down: "Do it, break this tortoise shell."

As soon as he finished speaking, thousands of figures standing on the dark clouds made their moves, and in an instant, thousands of streams of light fell down, crashing heavily into the small courtyard.

Qin Yao looked up at the scene and remarked, "It's quite beautiful."

Shen Li: "..."

You have a really big heart.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

A moment later, thousands of streaks of light crashed into the protective barrier like meteors, making a series of sounds like raindrops hitting banana leaves. However, the barrier was exceptionally sturdy, and no matter how the spirit army used its skills, it could not break through it.

"waste!"

With a soft shout, a beam of blue demonic energy, resembling an ice phoenix, swiftly descended from the sky, slamming into the protective shield and instantly shattering it into light.

Qin Yao slowly narrowed his eyes, only to see a beautiful woman in purple riding the wind, her presence as majestic as the heavens and earth, her aura astonishing.

"Shen Li, do you know your mistake?"

The next moment, the beautiful woman gave a soft shout, the sound of which was like a tidal wave, almost drowning out the entire courtyard.

Qin Yao rubbed his ears and turned to Shen Li, asking, "Who's that loud voice?" (End of Chapter)