106: Flee

"What on earth is in your head? Can't you think about something serious?"

Chu Jiang's Aura changed abruptly, his eyes sharp. "Let's talk business. This is my method of communication; if you have any needs, you can send word to me!"

He did not ask Sikong Miaoyin to follow him. This type of woman had a strong sense of ambition; the best strategy was to support her from behind.

Let her do what she loves.

Rather than letting her be a vase—if given a choice, no one wants to be a vase.

"I will accept this. However, you have already resolved the crisis of the Hundred Flowers Sect and offended the Purple Flame Demon Sect for it. The Hundred Flowers Sect cannot harbor any other extravagant hopes. Unless it is an absolute last resort, I will not send word to you."

Sikong Miaoyin's pride as a strong woman flared up; she would not rely on others for everything.

Chu Jiang had already offended a behemoth like the Purple Flame Demon Sect for their sake; for small matters or minor crises, they would not trouble him to solve them.

However.

She was also quite surprised by these words from Chu Jiang.

She had thought he would ask her to leave with him and become a concubine in his household. After all, men generally didn't like the women they fancied to be out in public.

If that were the case, she would truly think less of him.

As it turned out, she had not misjudged him.

This man, Chu Jiang, might be a bit bad to her, but his character was still impeccable.

"By the way, I'm not used to you being serious. We are still some distance from leaving the cave; you should recover a bit." Sikong Miaoyin said. She didn't know why, but she actually started looking forward to Chu Jiang's lack of seriousness.

"You said it yourself!"

Chu Jiang revealed a strange smile. Catching Sikong Miaoyin off guard, he scooped her up.

"Why didn't you give me a heads-up!"

"I told you to recover your way of speaking, not to carry me!"

"You... I take it back, return to how you were immediately." Sikong Miaoyin pouted her red lips, looking ashamed and indignant as she was forced to lie in his arms. This guy's boldness was growing day by day.

"In your dreams!"

This woman perfectly explained the wave-particle duality; the transition was just too fast. Women were truly fickle; the rumors were indeed not false.

When they were not far from the cave entrance, Chu Jiang put Sikong Miaoyin down.

In private, they could mess around.

In public, give respect.

This was the way for a lasting relationship.

"My Lord, in private, you can just call me Miaoyin." Sikong Miaoyin pondered for a moment and said.

"That works. In private, you don't need to call me My Lord either, just call me Husband." Chu Jiang's lips curved slightly, revealing a mischievous smile.

"Don't push your luck! Who wants to be your... Ah, I'm not talking to you anymore!" Sikong Miaoyin shouted in shy anger, almost saying those two words.

She realized she was simply no match for Chu Jiang; she was held in the palm of his hand at every turn.

A moment later.

Not long after the two left the cave, they ran into Bai Ruoxue, Fu Yunxuan, and the others waiting there.

"Sect Leader, you finally came out!" Bai Ruoxue heaved a sigh of relief.

Ever since the two entered the Forbidden Ground of the Hundred Flowers Sect, they hadn't come out for so long, from daytime until late at night, so she couldn't help but worry. Because aside from the successive Sect Leaders, no one knew what was in the Forbidden Ground, and she was afraid there was danger inside.

But since Chu Jiang was with her, even if the Forbidden Ground of the Hundred Flowers Sect had dangers, it would be impossible to harm the two of them; otherwise, they would have rushed in long ago.

"I hit it off with Sect Leader Sikong immediately. We sat and discussed the Dao in the Forbidden Ground, pondering the martial arts of the Hundred Flowers Sect. Perhaps it took a bit too long, but there was no danger."

Chu Jiang said with a straight face.

"What Commander Chu says is true. Discussing the Dao with him, I have benefited greatly, and there are even signs of a Breakthrough in my Realm." Sikong Miaoyin said softly with a serious expression.

Both started spouting nonsense.

Before coming out, both had adjusted their attire, so no abnormalities could be seen.

Then they returned to their respective rooms.

Moon Viewing Residence.

"My Lord, the Ice Soul Cold Iron and your saber have already been sent to the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division. With Elder Shi's ability, at most in seven days, he will be able to forge it."

Fu Yunxuan reported the day's work progress while massaging Chu Jiang.

"Has the news about demanding compensation from the Purple Flame Demon Sect been spread yet!" Chu Jiang said in a low voice.

This was a big fat sheep; he had to slaughter it hard.

"I notified the subordinates early this morning and utilized the Demon Suppression Guard's intelligence network. By tomorrow, they should receive the news."

"Additionally, I have compiled what you have done recently into two types of articles for rapid dissemination. One is written in plain language to spread among the common people, and the other is in formal prose, circulating among the upper-level major powers."

"They will spread throughout Yunzhou at the fastest speed, which will definitely serve as a deterrent to other major powers, making them behave themselves and remember that the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division is the boss."

Chu Jiang took the briefing.

He flipped through it casually. This girl, she usually didn't show off, but he didn't expect her to have such skills. The two types of articles had different focuses.

For the common people, it was simple, direct, satisfying to read, and written with their interests in mind.

For the Jianghu, the focus was on the attitude of the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division, expressing dissatisfaction with some of the major powers in the current Jianghu, telling them to restrain themselves, otherwise, they would be met with an iron fist.

He flipped to the last paragraph.

"Now there are those in the Demon Sect who forcibly abducted the women of the Hundred Flowers Sect, intending to commit lewd acts upon the Sect Leader. At that moment, Commander Chu appeared out of thin air, fought the Demon Sect with all his might, turned the tide against the odds, captured the Young Lord of the Demon Sect, and restored clarity to the heavens and earth."

"..."

"Hmm, not bad."

"My Xuan'er's ability is truly strong. Having a capable subordinate like you is a blessing for me."

"But isn't this description a bit exaggerated."

He had found a treasure. Usually, news was spread simply, but he didn't expect her to carefully categorize and summarize it this time.

In Fu Yunxuan's propaganda, he had practically become a hero descended from the heavens, propping up a collapsing building.

It made him feel a little ashamed.

"In my heart, no one compares to you, My Lord. Hehe... Besides, the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division needs a banner now, and you are the most suitable one."

Fu Yunxuan's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard Chu Jiang say the words "My Xuan'er." Usually, he called her by her full name, and even calling her Yunxuan was rare.

Although she always kept "My Lord" on her lips, this was the first time she heard Chu Jiang say similar words, which meant he had already recognized her ability.

"I have already given you the resources to Cultivate. There is nothing else to reward you with now. Come, lie down, and I will give you a massage to loosen your muscles and bones."

Chu Jiang stood up and said.

"My Lord, I... I suddenly remembered I have something unfinished. I... I'll go first!"

Fu Yunxuan shyly pressed her legs together, her voice trembling. She was at a loss and didn't dare to look into Chu Jiang's eyes, running away in panic like a startled rabbit.

"This girl!"

He really had no bad intentions just now; he truly wanted to loosen her up.

Having been massaged by her for so long, his own hands were itching, and he wanted to test the waters.

...

In the following days.

The outside world was turbulent. The Young Lord of the Purple Flame Demon Sect, one of the seven great sects of Yunzhou, had been captured by Commander Chu of the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division, who was demanding a huge ransom.

Regarding this approach of Chu Jiang's.

They were already accustomed to it.

Chu Jiang had already extorted several factions; it was unknown what the reaction of the Purple Flame Demon Sect would be this time.

They were all looking forward to where this storm would lead.

Would they bow their heads and pay the money to end it?

Or would they resist to the end and never surrender?

It was all yet to be known.