Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 280 Assisting the Royal-Level Demon
A spider demon?

Moreover, she wasn't just any ordinary spider demon; she had more of the air of the Spider Demon.

It's important to know that the Spider Fairy has quite a background. Even in "Journey to the West," she exists only as an unfathomable background figure. She is the ancestor of the seven spider demons in the Spider Cave, and the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord is just her grand-disciple.

In another version of Journey to the West, it goes even further: Buddha's lamp, two lifetimes of mortals, with a Buddhist backdrop.

From this perspective, the "closeness" between Kunyouniang and Xiaodizi has some origin, after all, both of them have Buddhist backgrounds.

In addition, according to some Taoist classics, the Spider Cave and the Spider Immortal are also related to Pangu's eyelashes.

Good heavens, no wonder my second sister-in-law was interested in the laurel tree, now it all makes sense!

However, none of the above are important.

The important thing is the "special existence" of the second brother, Xue Zhengying.

Looking at it now, it seems a bit like "Supreme Treasure"!

If a Monkey King is ever made in the future, Xue Zhengying must be given an "authorized original" seat so that the two can continue their relationship in this world, which can be considered as making up for the regret.

As she sighed, Kun Youniang transformed into human form and jokingly asked, "In your opinion, how should this great spider, me, deal with this?"

"No, no," Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled, "A great demon of your level is not someone you can target casually."

Her Majesty the Queen nodded with a smile, indicating her satisfaction.

"Um... could I feel your divine power core?" Wu Xian asked tentatively.

Upon hearing this, the two people and the dog present were all stunned, and even Xue Zhengying frowned.

"Don't worry, I'm just taking a look," Wu Xian quickly emphasized, "To be honest, I do have a spider-themed scroll idea that I feel is quite compatible with my second sister-in-law."

Upon hearing this, the two people and the dog became even more vigilant.

"What are you doing, kid? If you're going to have any funny ideas about my sister Insect, I... I'll fight you to the death!" Xiao Dizi said righteously.

Kun Youniang's eyes were strange. "You also have ideas about the scrolls derived from our insectoid alien world?"

"To put it another way, how could one conceive of the Pleiades Star Lord without a certain understanding of the Zerg? Right?" Wu Xian said with a smile.

“That’s true.” Kun You Niang nodded slightly.

There's a saying that goes, "The enemy is often the one who knows you best." Only by fully understanding your opponent can you make the most targeted response.

After some thought, Kun Youniang slowly released her spiritual consciousness, "It's fine to let you experience it. If you can find some inspiration to create a scroll of our insectoid type, I will be very happy."

Wu Xian took a deep breath and carefully probed Kun You Niang's soul sea with his divine sense.

After a brief assessment, I can basically confirm my guess.

However, Kun You Niang's [Divine Power Core] is not yet fully developed and she is far from being a true Spider Silk Immortal. Even so, she has already become a dominant force in the insect world.

In addition, there is a noticeable damage to the core of Kun You Niang's divine power.

"Has the damage from saving your second brother not healed yet?"

Wu Xian, having withdrawn his divine sense to investigate, couldn't help but ask some questions.

Kun Youniang neither confirmed nor denied this, but in fact, this was the fundamental reason why she had been unable to advance to the royal level for so long.

After some thought, Wu Xian secretly sent the design of the Spider Fairy's scroll to Kun Youniang through divine communication.

When Kunyouniang received the idea for the scroll painting, she was clearly taken aback for a moment, but quickly calmed down.

To be honest, this was her first time encountering the concept of a human scroll painting.

Moreover, Wu Xian's scroll design subtly conveys a sense of inexplicable familiarity. Carefully appreciating its subtleties might enhance her future cultivation and evolution.

"Thank you," Kun Youniang said thoughtfully, "When we establish the insect world outpost, I will reserve a piece of land for you in my territory." "You're welcome," Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled.

If we build the Spider Cave again, I'm afraid you'll get so carried away that you'll forget about home and just "move the capital" there.

Seeing this, Xue Zhengying and Xiao Dizi naturally realized that Wu Xian had "helped" Kun Youniang, and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, but unfortunately Kun Youniang didn't say much.

"As for Second Sister-in-law's damage to her essence," Wu Xian pondered, then used his mind to break off a branch from the [Remnant Laurel Tree], transforming it into a shimmering laurel branch in his hand, "Perhaps we could try this?"

As he expected, the Queen was completely flustered the moment she saw the "laurel branch".

After all, she had been eyeing this "smell" for a long time, but she had always been too embarrassed to ask.

"I heard from my beloved concubine that this is your spirit scroll. Will it cause too much damage to your spirit scroll?" Kun You Niang finally calmed down.

"If I had to say, it would only consume a little of my spiritual energy," Wu Xian said with a light laugh, reassuring her.

Laurel trees, being such spiritual roots of heaven and earth, inherently possess the characteristics of "immortal trees".

To put it simply, from the moment the laurel tree became part of the scroll, it was already a scroll that "can never be broken."

When I made the rubbing of the "Laurel Tree" before, I used laurel branches, and the same goes for my natal flying sword, the laurel branch.

This damage is negligible for the laurel tree.

During the growth and recovery process, a small amount of his spiritual power is needed as a "medium".

To put it bluntly, as long as Wu Xian's spiritual power remains, the laurel tree will never die.

"Then... I won't stand on ceremony!"

Kun Youniang accepted the laurel branch with a slightly embarrassed expression, immediately sat down cross-legged, and began to absorb and refine it.

The absorption process is slow, like savoring a delicate moment, and a captivating glow appears on the face of a refined and mature woman.

"Thanks, Xiao Wu," Xue Zhengying said in a low voice, "If Lingling misbehaves in the future, your second brother will help you out."

Wu Xian was both amused and exasperated, confirming that it was indeed his biological brother.

Soon after, a powerful aura of the insect realm surged from Kun You Niang's body, both gentle and intense, almost enveloping the entire Netherworld outpost.

"Congratulations, Sister Insect, on your advancement to the Royal Rank!" Xiao Di Zi exclaimed with genuine excitement.

Xue Zhengying's eyes also inexplicably reddened.

Yes, this laurel branch actually propelled Kun You Niang to become a royal-level demon.

It wasn't that the laurel branch greatly enhanced her, but it did have a certain nourishing effect on Kunyouniang's essence.

Kun Youniang had already reached the standard of the Emperor level. After the damage to her origin was repaired, advancing to the Emperor level was just a natural progression.

"I will remember this favor," Kun Youniang said slowly, opening her eyes after stabilizing her cultivation. "However, the power of your spiritual object seems to be somewhat incomplete. I wonder why?"

"The concept is too ambitious, and our current material level can't keep up," Wu Xian said helplessly. "In addition, it's quite difficult to upgrade the laurel tree, as it requires absorbing the power of the earth veins in the otherworldly mineral veins."

Kun Youniang understood, her eyes flashing slightly. "There are a few ley lines in my territory. You can collect them when you have time. As for the materials for further upgrades, I will help you find and keep an eye out for them."

"That would be wonderful!" Wu Xian exclaimed with delight.

"But what happened next..." Kun Youniang's eyes flickered, and she hesitated to speak.

Wu Xian smiled slightly, "Don't worry, there's plenty!"

Kun Youniang had been waiting for these words, and she immediately felt full of energy and motivation.

To put it simply, she is now more anxious and attentive than Wu Xian when it comes to improving the [Laurel Tree].

(End of this chapter)