I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

"Aunt Tong," Qin Yao greeted her with a smile.

"Weren't you drinking in the front hall?" Aunt Tong asked, puzzled.

Qin Yao responded, "This is one of my incarnations."

Aunt Tong paused slightly: "Why have you come to find me in disguise?"

"I'm here to help you," Qin Yao said.

"help me?"

"You're the real Xunfang, aren't you?" Qin Yao directly chose to reveal his hand.

Aunt Tong was shocked and forced a dry laugh, "How could I be Xunfang? Xunfang is clearly in the front hall..."

"That Xunfang is fake."

Qin Yao said quietly, "Not only do I know, but Ouyang Shaogong must know now too."

She thought she acted very well, but with Shao Gong's intelligence, even if she claimed to have amnesia, it wouldn't be difficult to detect that she was faking it.

Now that Shao Gong has retrieved the Candle Dragon Scale, it's even less likely that the other party will keep it from him.

"But you, you've hidden yourself very well; Shao Gong probably doesn't even know it yet."

"How do you know she's fake?" Aunt Tong asked.

Qin Yao said, "I have the Heavenly Eye; no illusion or disguise can hide from me."

Aunt Tong suddenly realized, and then said, "What makes you so sure I'm real?"

Qin Yao said, "What a coincidence, I not only have the Heavenly Eye, but also the ability to observe things in minute detail."

In a direction unseen by Ouyang Shaogong, I could see clearly that your gaze towards him was filled with love.

Aunt Tong: "..."

"I never thought I could fool Shao Gong, but I couldn't fool you." After a long while, Aunt Tong sighed softly.

“Shao Gong is blinded by his own involvement, while I am a clear-headed bystander,” Qin Yao echoed.

In reality, he wasn't that observant; his knowledge of Aunt Tong's true identity came entirely from the original drama. His so-called observation was just a convenient excuse.

"When Penglai suffered a natural disaster, I was disfigured in order to protect my people. In addition, I am getting old and I am no longer worthy of Shao Gong."

Moreover, I hope that the Xunfang in his memory will always be that beautiful Princess Penglai, so I dare not acknowledge her.

On the contrary, I am already very content to have an old servant by his side to take care of his daily needs. "Aunt Tong said softly.

Qin Yao said, "But the appearance of the fake Xunfang will inevitably destroy all your beautiful imaginations; if I'm not mistaken, what she fed you today was not medicine, but poison, right? I am a poison master, and I am naturally sensitive to poison."

Aunt Tong let out a soft breath and said, "Yes. I don't want Shao Gong to get hurt because of her, so I can only let her do as she pleases."

“I can help you regain your youth, and… repair the scars on your face,” Qin Yao suddenly said.

Aunt Tong's eyes widened suddenly: "You...you're serious?"

"Why would I need to lie to you?" Qin Yao retorted.

Aunt Tong paused slightly, then suppressed her boundless desire and said, "Why are you helping me? Or rather, what do you want to gain by helping me?"

There are two reasons.

Qin Yao said softly, "First, I just received a great fortune through Ouyang Shaogong's Candle Dragon Scale, a very, very great fortune. I'm in a good mood, so I thought I'd help him out and settle the debt I owe him."

Secondly, I hope you can become the shackles that bind Ouyang Shaogong to his demonic transformation, suppressing the greedy beast within him with sincerity and warmth.

If that could be achieved, everyone would be very happy.

"Demonicized...beast..." Aunt Tong looked completely bewildered: "What does this mean?"

Qin Yao, unwilling to play the riddle-maker, said, "Shao Gong's ancient immortal spiritual energy has a restraining or even suppressing effect on the Burning Sword Spirit within my body. This is by no means a coincidence."

Therefore, I suspect he might have ulterior motives towards me; as the saying goes, "a single thought can lead to divine or demonic possession," I hope he doesn't go astray.

Aunt Tong seemed to understand, yet also seemed not to, but after thinking it over, she felt that this was not a bad thing for either herself or Shao Gong, so she said, "Then I'll trouble you..."

"It's no trouble at all."

Qin Yao chuckled, then raised his palm, from which streams of faith power gushed forth, like holy light.

Inside the front hall.

After several rounds of drinks...

The dishes had five flavors.

Qin Yao suddenly turned to look at Ouyang Shaogong and smiled, "Shaogong, to be honest, I obtained an opportunity inside the Candle Dragon Scale. Aren't you jealous?"

Ouyang Shaogong: "?"

What do you mean?
Why act innocent after getting the benefit?
After a moment of silence, in order to probe the other party's true intentions, he simply admitted: "I admit that I feel a little sour; however, it's not to the point of jealousy."

Qin Yao chuckled: "Today, I will repay this favor to you."

Ouyang Shaogong asked in surprise, "How do you return it?"

Qin Yao turned to look at the doorway and clapped his hands lightly: "Come out, Xunfang."

As soon as she finished speaking, the fake Xunfang's expression changed drastically, while Ouyang Shaogong looked astonished.

Then, under the gazes of the two men with different expressions, Xunfang, who had regained her youthful appearance, slowly entered the room wearing a white dress.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the fake Xunfang stood up, and because the movement was too violent, she even knocked over the table, and leftover food and wine were mixed together and scattered all over the floor.

"Baili Tusu, what do you mean by this?" The next moment, the fake Xunfang suddenly turned around and looked at Qin Yao, questioning him sharply.

Qin Yao held his wine glass with a smile: "The meaning is simple. I don't want to see you acting and delaying the important things we need to do."

"A bunch of nonsense."

The fake Xunfang shouted and turned to fall down beside Ouyang Shaogong: "Shaogong, she's the fake one, I'm the real one."

Aunt Tong... no, she should be called Xunfang now. Xunfang watched this scene quietly, then parted her thin lips and slowly uttered two words: "Soul Crossing".

Ouyang Shaogong's pupils dilated.

Only he and Xunfang knew that when he left Penglai, he wasn't looking for medicinal herbs to cure his illness, but rather to help his soul continue its life.

That night, on his way back to the Ouyang residence from the Tu Su family, he used this to test the fake Xunfang.

The fake Xunfang echoed his statement, which led him to believe that she was impersonating him.

However, in order to play along and alleviate his lovesickness, he did not expose the other party immediately; but he never expected that such a scene would happen today.

At this moment, the fake Xunfang realized that something was wrong. She tightly grasped Ouyang Shaogong's hands and said with tears welling up in her eyes, "Shaogong, I love you. Everything I did was for you."

Ouyang Shaogong shoved him aside and demanded sharply, "Who exactly are you?"

The fake Xunfang remained silent.

Ouyang Shaogong summoned a spirit sword with a flick of his wrist, placing the blade against the other woman's neck: "Speak!" Jia Xunfang bit her lip: "I'll tell you everything, please don't send me away, okay? Even if I have to be a slave, as long as I can stay by your side, that's enough."

Ouyang Shaogong's wrist trembled slightly, and a wound immediately appeared on the fake Xunfang's neck: "You have no right to bargain. If you don't confess, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Seeing his cold expression, the fake Xunfang endured the pain and said, "I am Sujin."

Ouyang Shaogong was completely astonished: "Su Jin? How could you be Su Jin?"

The fake Xunfang smiled bitterly and said, "Besides me, who else would love you like this? I'd rather have someone else's face than not be with you."

Ouyang Shaogong remained silent for a long time before slowly sheathing his spirit sword.

Just then, Qin Yao suddenly transmitted his voice and said, "Do you remember the scene when Su Jin fed Aunt Tong medicine when we came back?"
Aunt Tong is Xunfang, and that medicine... is a slow-acting poison.

An expression of disbelief flashed across Ouyang Shaogong's eyes as he turned to Xunfang: "Xunfang, did Sujin poison you?"

Su Jin's expression changed drastically, and she instantly transformed into a streak of red light, attempting to escape from the front hall.

With a flick of his finger, Qin Yao immobilized her body with a spacetime law, preventing her from moving an inch no matter how much she struggled.

Xunfang nodded slightly: "Yes. If it weren't for Tusu's rescue, I would have surely died."

"Well, I never expected you to be so vicious."

Ouyang Shaogong suddenly looked at Su Jin, gritting his teeth: "I originally wanted to spare your life, but now..."

As he spoke, he gripped the spirit sword tightly and plunged it fiercely into Su Jin's chest.

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of Su Jin's mouth as she gave a bitter laugh: "Vicious? Hahahaha, I just loved the wrong person."

"To be loved by you is a terrible disaster." Ouyang Shaogong silently increased his magical power output, instantly shattering Su Jin's heart meridian.

Xunfang let out a long sigh: "Shaogong, let's go back to Penglai; let's live in seclusion in the overseas immortal mountains and never care about the changes in the human world again."

Ouyang Shaogong slowly drew his spirit sword, watching Su Jin's body fall to the ground: "I promised Tu Su that I would restore Yu Heng and help him seal the spirit of the Fenji Sword forever."

So, please wait for me a little longer. After I finish this matter, we will return to Penglai together.

Xunfang's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously looked at Qin Yao.

Qin Yao pursed his lips and said, "Shao Gong, why don't you give me the Jade Fragment, and let Qingxue and I walk the rest of the way together?"

Ouyang Shaogong waved his hand and said, "I believe that you two will definitely be able to get the remaining two pieces of the Jade Heng, but to restore the Jade Heng, you must use the Bright Moon Pearl in the Qinling Underground Palace. Do you know where the Qinling Underground Palace is?"
Do you know how to obtain the Moon Pearl?

Moreover, what if something unexpected happens during the process of retrieving the Moon Pearl? I'm really worried about that."

Xunfang said, "Alright, then I'll wait a little longer."

Qin Yao pondered for a moment and said, "You should come with us to avoid any unexpected events if you are left alone in Qinchuan City."

Ouyang Shaogong hesitated, his mind racing.

Xunfang, however, understood Qin Yao's deeper meaning and spoke first: "Shaogong, take me with you on the journey."

"Mainly because... this trip is too dangerous," Ouyang Shaogong politely declined.

Qin Yao retorted, "It's even more dangerous for her to stay here alone. What if, and I mean what if, after we've finally managed to repair the Jade Pendant, Lei Yan takes a desperate gamble and captures Xun Fang, demanding we exchange the Jade Pendant for her? What will you do then?"

Ouyang Shaogong: "..."

This is highly likely to happen; he can't lie through his teeth.

“Tu Su makes a lot of sense, Shao Gong, just let Xun Fang come with you. I can protect her closely.” Chang’e unconditionally stood on Qin Yao’s side and advised him.

Ouyang Shaogong really couldn't refuse, so he said, "Alright, let's set off together early tomorrow morning. First to Ganquan Village, then to Zixian Manor!"

The next day.

The four of them inquired and searched along the way, and finally found Ganquan Village before dark.

However, what came into view was a desolate and dilapidated place. There was not a single green plant in or around the village, let alone trees, as if something had sucked away its vitality.

"Are we going into the village?" Xunfang asked.

Qin Yao shook his head and glanced at Ouyang Shaogong: "Shaogong, can you give me that fragment? Using it as a guide, I should be able to sense the other fragment at close range."

Ouyang Shaogong had no objection to this, and with a flick of his hand, he summoned the jade fragment and handed it to Qin Yao.

Qin Yao reached out and took the fragment, carefully sensing it before turning and walking forward: "Follow me..."

The three followed him at a leisurely pace, slowly arriving at the foot of a mountain on one side of the village, and finally stopping in front of a cave entrance covered by withered yellow vines.

"Who are you people, and what do you want?"

Just as Chang'e summoned her celestial sword, preparing to cut off the vines, a soft shout suddenly came from somewhere.

The four turned around and saw a handsome young man in a black robe walking briskly towards them, his right hand gripping the hilt of a knife at his waist, looking at them warily.

"We're here to rescue people," Qin Yao said with a smile.

The young man paused for a moment, then asked, "Save someone? Save whom?"

Qin Yao turned and pointed to the cave, saying solemnly, "Save the two poor people inside."

The young man was skeptical: "Why save them? How will you save them?"

"Does acting chivalrously count as a reason? As for how to save them, I can separate the demonic energy within them and restore them to human form," Qin Yao said.

The young man fell silent, unsure whether he should believe them.

"You are a plant of Isatis root, right?" Qin Yao suddenly asked.

The young man was startled: "How did you figure that out?"

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Of course it's because my strength far surpasses yours. If it weren't for my pity for your filial piety, why would I waste my breath talking to you like this?"

The young man secretly breathed a sigh of relief and knelt down, saying, "Luo Yunping thanks the immortal for his help."

Qin Yao waved his hand and said, "Go in."

Luo Yunping nodded heavily, stood up, and went to the cave entrance first. He skillfully pushed aside the vines and led the four people into the cave. He shouted loudly, "Father, Mother, an immortal has descended to earth! You are saved!"

"Swish swish."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of green vines, resembling spears, suddenly shot towards him, clearly intent on killing him.

"Certainly!"

Qin Yao raised his hand and pointed, and all the vines were instantly frozen in mid-air.

The next moment, he used the power of faith as a knife to cut through the thick vines on the mountain wall, as if disemboweling it, and took out a fragment of jade.

After losing the Jade Fragment, the dense vines instantly surged violently. However, after Qin Yao pointed his finger, these vines were also imprisoned in place, and then two bodies were dug out from them with the power of faith.

"Father, Mother!" Luo Yunping called out excitedly.

Qin Yao slowly extended his palm, gradually merging the power of faith into the two bodies from the outside in, purifying the vines and roots mixed with evil power. As a result, the two people's bruised cheeks gradually returned to a rosy state...

Ouyang Shaogong watched this scene silently, a sudden doubt rising in his heart: "Could I really extract the Burning Sword Spirit from the other party's body?" (End of this chapter)