The Rise of the Witch

Upon receiving the notification, Ren Yanzhu and Su Qiantong rushed over to the Demon Suppression Division's training ground.

Before long, Xing Yang, dressed in black armor and a white robe, walked towards them.

As he approached, the two women immediately felt a murderous aura emanating from his armor. Wearing it, he gave the impression of a fierce general emerging from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

Fierce! Breathtaking!

It has already been transformed from a corpse into material, and from material into armor, yet it still possesses such a ferocious and spiritual nature!

Fortunately, both women had already entered the Cave Mystic Realm, and their minds only wavered for a moment before regaining their composure. They bowed in unison and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Xing Yang sized them up and said, "It's been a while, and your cultivation has improved quite a bit. Not bad!"

As he spoke, he tossed out two porcelain bottles, one for each of them.

The pills received by the inspector are of a higher grade than those received by the general. The "Blood Spirit Pill" received by the general can increase both blood and qi and enhance spirituality, making it comprehensive, but it also means that it is mediocre.

However, the inspectors can receive either the "Blood Burning Pill" to focus their energy and blood, or the "Spirit Cleansing Pill" to nourish their mental power, depending on their own cultivation.

Xing Yang simply took one of each item, which was just enough to divide between the two of them.

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The two women didn't stand on ceremony, thanked them, and accepted the gifts. After all, Xing Yang's previous salary and pills were all given to them.

Having obtained the elixir for nothing, the slight estrangement caused by Xing Yang's irresponsible leave instantly melted away.

Su Qiantong approached with a beaming smile, took Xing Yang's arm, and said in a coquettish tone, "My lord, you're finally back! You must stand up for me!"

Xing Yang couldn't help but shudder and snapped, "Speak properly! Aren't you afraid of being sickeningly sweet?"

"My lord~~" Su Qiantong stomped her foot in protest.

Only after Xing Yang feigned exasperation and rubbed his arms did Su Qiantong speak in a normal tone: "I have a cousin whose father has been imprisoned. The Emperor is using this to blackmail me. Could you please help me think of a solution?"

Xing Yang was speechless and said, "Your Highness, what can a mere inspector like me do? Aren't you overestimating me?"

Su Qiantong pouted and said, "My lord is no simple man... What I mean is, could you please ask Miss to help mediate? If it works out, I will do my best to raise the necessary funds; if not, then there's nothing I can do!"

Ren Yanzhu, standing to the side, also spoke up, "The same goes for me!"

Xing Yang was taken aback: "You also have a cousin who was forced into this situation?"

Ren Yanzhu remained silent.

Su Qiantong scoffed, "She's different; she's been chosen by the Empress!"

Xing Yang was completely bewildered: "What do you mean? The Empress? You've taken a liking to her?"

Su Qiantong couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying, "Right? I also find it unbelievable that the Empress would actually take a liking to this ice-cold face of hers... She always has a stern face, no man wants her, but I never expected that a woman would want her..."

Lesbian? Yuri?

Xing Yang raised an eyebrow: "Your cousin was chosen by the Emperor's son, and you were chosen by the Emperor's daughter... isn't that a bit too much of a coincidence?"

After he said that, the two women realized what he meant, and their expressions turned to surprise and uncertainty.

Su Qiantong hesitated, "Probably not? We're just ordinary inspectors from the Demon Suppression Division, is it worth going to such lengths?"

Ren Yanzhu had the same expression.

Xing Yang, however, thought even deeper.

How were those two women assigned to my command?

The two deputy commanders of the Demon Suppression Division each selected one person to be trained as the future pillar of the Demon Suppression Division. This was Nuwa's order.

Ren Yanzhu and Su Qiantong were chosen in this way.

In other words, regardless of whether Xing Yang takes over as the commander-in-chief of the Demon Suppression Division in the future, these two women will be the most influential figures in the Demon Suppression Division.

So, it was only after the imperial princes and princesses learned of this news that they set their sights on them?

"Come back to the manor with me first; my wife is better at this kind of thing."

Xing Yang was somewhat irritated. As a superior, he would naturally protect his subordinates, but others were targeting his subordinates' relatives and friends... This kind of subtle tactic was the most annoying.

If we follow the War Witch's method, if they're unhappy, they can fight their way through and kill the emperor's son and daughter, and that will solve the problem. If Di Xin is unhappy, he can also be killed.

But Xing Yang knew very well that this was something he couldn't do; if he did it, the entire Nine Provinces would be thrown into chaos.

……

Yanzizhu Palace.

Xingyang handed the monster's flesh and blood he had brought back to Yueshang, asking her to cook it, and then sent someone to summon Suwenling.

Yu Xi blinked, looking curiously at the two people brought back by their master, her gaze mainly lingering on Ren Yanzhu.

Su Qiantong's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed exaggeratedly, "What a beautiful young girl! So pretty, she'll be stunningly beautiful in the future!"

A little embarrassed by her praise, Yu Xi chuckled and said, "Not bad, not bad... You're not bad either!"

Su Qiantong was taken aback, then burst out laughing.

Ren Yanzhu's stern face nearly crumbled, but she managed to maintain it and asked, "You also practice the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts?"

Yu Xi nodded repeatedly and said, "Master said that this profound skill was also passed on to someone else, so it was you... But you only learned the 'Qi and Blood Chapter,' while I not only learned the 'Qi and Blood Chapter,' but also the 'Internal Organs Chapter.'"

Ren Yanzhu was taken aback: "There's also a 'Chapter on Internal Organs'?"

"Yes, yes, there are also the 'Muscles and Bones Chapter' and the 'Skin and Flesh Chapter'."

Yu Xi was quite proud and said, "Master said that only I can learn it, and no one else can."

Ren Yanzhu was somewhat unwilling and blurted out, "How about we have a fight?"

He regretted it as soon as he said it; the other person was just a child, and he quickly tried to take it back.

Unexpectedly, Yu Xi became excited and immediately said, "Okay, okay, let's have a fight... Be careful, I'm stronger, don't let me kill you!"

Ren Yanzhu: "..."

Su Qiantong added fuel to the fire, saying, "You can tolerate this? I absolutely cannot!"

……

Su Wenling left the mansion early in the morning and did not return until nearly noon. After receiving the news, she came to Xingyang's courtyard.

Yue Chang had also prepared the spiritual food, but she was much slower than Lan Nu, and she was covered in sweat and her face was pale, which showed that it was not easy for her.

They were all acquaintances, and after exchanging greetings, they sat around the table.

Ren Yanzhu had a dark expression on her pretty face and exuded a somber aura. She had only managed a forced smile when she greeted Su Wenling earlier.

Conversely, Su Qiantong had an expression of suppressing laughter, which caused her facial features to become somewhat distorted.

Su Wenling naturally understood that this attitude wasn't directed at her, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "What happened?"

"Kuku—" Su Qiantong finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "It's nothing, she just has never hit a child...hehe..."

child?

Su Wenling looked at Yu Xi, who was beaming with pride, and couldn't help but smile wryly. She comforted her, saying, "Little Yu is my husband's disciple. She has been taught by him with all her heart and soul. She also has a special bloodline and boundless divine power. Even I might not be her match. Miss Ren, you don't need to worry about it."

Ren Yanzhu looked up in surprise and felt a little better when she saw Su Wenling's sincere expression.

Since she began practicing the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts," she has become invincible within her own realm. Even if someone is a minor realm higher, she can still defeat them, which naturally gives her a sense of superiority.

Unexpectedly, she encountered Yu Xi, and not only was she no match for her, she was completely crushed.

Xing Yang smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, everyone eat and try Yue Chang's cooking."

As he spoke, he picked up a chopstick, put it in his mouth, chewed it, and finally swallowed it without saying a word.

The others started eating as well, and the three women remained expressionless.

Only Yu Xi, upon tasting the food, spat it out, sticking out her tongue and exclaiming, "It's awful!"

Yue Chang's face turned pale instantly!

Yu Xi then realized what she had done and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Sister Yue Chang. I meant that compared to Aunt Lan... you actually did quite well..."

Yue Chang smiled wryly and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I know my own level. I'm really not good enough for this."

Yu Xi panicked and quickly looked at Xing Yang.

Xing Yang said irritably, "Eat! The taste isn't great, but the ingredients are prepared properly, so at least it's edible. It's better than you being unable to chew it, right?"

Yu Xi nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! The jerky Master used to make for me was so tough that my cheeks would ache from chewing it, but Sister Yue Chang is at least better than Master!"

Xing Yang's face turned dark.

This little girl has been spoiled by Lan Nu!

Su Wenling put down her chopsticks and said softly, "Knowing your shortcomings, you should strive to make up for them. The manor has no shortage of ingredients for you to practice with. Without repeated practice, how can you become a talent?"

Yue Chang's expression softened, and she bowed, saying, "Yes, Miss, I will certainly do my best!"

Xing Yang changed the subject, pointing to Su Qiantong and Ren Yanzhu, and said, "Wife, could you help me analyze their situation..."

He then briefly explained the situation of the two women.

Su Wenling's pretty face turned serious, and she said, "Husband, I went out this morning and happened to get some clues about this! The imperial prince and princess are probably after you."

"Me?" Xing Yang asked, puzzled.