8: Section 8

“Oh, right, let me ask you! Where did you lock up the Old Clan Leader of the fox demons you captured yesterday?”

“What does Husband want with that Old Guy?”

Xiao Bai retorted, “Then why did you capture him? The Old Fox is old and tough, and eating him would get stuck in my teeth.”

Iris pointed to the red scar at the corner of her eye, feeling a little self-conscious.

“I heard the Tu Shan Clan Leader has a good Medicinal Pill, and I wanted to remove this scar, but that Old Guy just wouldn’t tell me.”

Everyone desires beauty, and as a transformed Spider Demon, Iris was no exception. She spoke frankly, with nothing to hide.

Xiao Bai looked closely, “I was too excited last night. Now that you mention it, I just noticed you indeed have a red mark on your right eye.”

“But I don’t think it’s ugly; it actually makes you more charming.”

“Thank you for the compliment, Husband!”

Iris’s pretty Face flushed, completely devoid of the empress’s lofty demeanor, perhaps because she had been thoroughly conquered by Xiao Bai.

“I’m looking for that Old Guy because a friend entrusted me to.”

“Is that so…”

Iris clapped her hands on the floor, and several guards walked in from outside, bowing respectfully.

They were surprised to see a White Python here, as they hadn't noticed it during their patrols last night.

“Go bring the Old Clan Leader of the fox demons here.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

In less than ten minutes, Tu Shan Mingyi was brought before Xiao Bai. Based on his physique, he was indeed from the fox demon clan.

Ahem!

Iris was smart; she didn’t want to expose her relationship with Xiao Bai so early.

“Mr. Bai, the Tu Shan Clan Leader has been brought. This Queen has no other demands. As long as he can help me remove the scar from my Face, I will naturally not make things difficult for him.”

“I’ll try to persuade him.”

Xiao Bai slowly walked over to Tu Shan Mingyi and whispered, “I am You You’s friend, here to rescue you.”

“If you have this Medicinal Pill, take it out quickly, so everyone can have a good explanation.”

Tu Shan Mingyi was unmoved. Seeing Xiao Bai and the Spider Queen so intimate, how could he believe what he said?

He then turned his head, refusing to answer. Based on his understanding of Iris, once she got the Medicinal Pill, she would kill him.

Chapter 11: Is This Medicinal Pill Legit?

A stalemate ensued. If it weren’t for Xiao Bai’s Face, Iris would have already made a move. Her patience was very limited.

Xiao Bai sincerely tried to persuade him several times, but Tu Shan Mingyi remained unmoved.

“Old Guy, how about this! I’ll go find You You, and then you’ll believe me.”

Humph! The Old Guy, the fox demon, looked arrogant.

Not long after he walked out the door, a dozen spider guards arrived, carrying two cocoons made of spider silk.

“Help me, Da Bai, save me quickly.”

A faint voice seemed to come from Tu Shan You You. Xiao Bai flicked his tongue to confirm the scent.

“That’s right, it really is You You.”

He blocked the spider guards, “May I ask if these two cocoons contain fox demons?”

“Get lost, where did this pesky snake come from? It’s not your place to speak here.”

“Presumptuous!”

The Spider Queen’s sharp reprimand made the previously arrogant guards immediately become respectful.

Iris stood at the door, glaring fiercely at the guards.

“Mr. Xiao is this Queen’s esteemed guest, bestowed the title of Honorary Elder. From now on, when you see him, you must bow respectfully, do you hear me?”

“Yes…yes!”

The guards pecked like little chicks, constantly bowing and apologizing to Xiao Bai.

“Elder Xiao, please forgive us, we did not intend to offend.”

This wave of being a kept man felt very comfortable, and his throat instantly became much smoother.

“Ahem, it’s fine! You two, put down the cocoons.”

The guards looked at Iris, received a confirming answer, and then got another glare.

Bang!

Xiao Bai broke open the two cocoons with his snake tail. Tu Shan You You darted out from inside and excitedly ran to his side.

“It really is you, Da Bai! I thought I’d never see you again in this life.”

Then, Tu Shan You You clung to Xiao Bai, crying. Iris’s Face twitched slightly, a little displeased.

“You You, get off me first. The Spider Queen is watching; this isn’t good.”

“What’s there to be afraid of? You’re my Brother Da Bai. I can play however I want. What does it have to do with her?”

How could Iris tolerate such a provocation? With a suction palm, she grabbed Tu Shan Mingyi in her hand, and the eight spider spears on her back quickly vibrated, full of oppressive force.

“Little girl, you’re very temperamental. If you don’t want this Old Guy to die, then behave yourself and quickly get off Elder Xiao.”

Whoosh whoosh!

Tu Shan You You slid from Xiao Bai’s head to his snake tail.

She pointed at Xiao Bai in astonishment, “You…how did you become a Spider Elder?”

“This Queen just conferred the title. Do you have an objection?”

Tu Shan You You always harbored a gossipy heart, looking suspiciously at Iris and Xiao Bai.

“When…when did you two get together?”

“Ah, it hurts! Don’t hit…” Xiao Bai slapped her head with his snake tail, scolding, “You’re too young to be learning bad things. I’m a snake, and she’s a spider. Do you think it’s possible?”

“The Old Clan Leader is right there. Why don’t you go and persuade him to hand over the Medicinal Pill to help the Spider Queen remove the red scar from her eye, and then we’ll let him go back.”

Tu Shan You You felt uncertain and asked, “Are you sure the Spider Demon won’t make things difficult for us after her scar is healed?”

“Absolutely certain.”

Xiao Bai didn’t continue the rest of his sentence, afraid of letting slip what happened last night.

“No problem, leave it to me! That stubborn Old Guy, only I can handle him.”

She walked over to Tu Shan Mingyi, cursing and grumbling, not treating the Old Guy as the Clan Chief at all. She grabbed his white beard and began to lecture him.

“You’re so old, what are you running around for? How dare you trespass into the Spider Demon’s territory? How bold are you?”

“Can’t you just stay in the village properly?”

Tu Shan Mingyi was so ashamed. Facing his most doted-on granddaughter, the stubborn Old Guy’s Face broke into a radiant smile.

“You You, don’t be angry! Grandpa was just too bored staying in the village, so I came out to get some fresh air and collect some precious herbs to refine Medicinal Pills to help you Cultivate. While I was in the middle of it, I inadvertently trespassed into the Spider Demon’s territory.”

Tu Shan You You chattered incessantly, “You, I don’t know what to say about you. Because of you, several Clan members died.”

“Do you have any secret formula that can remove the red scar from the Spider Queen’s Face?”

“Of course I do, but I’m afraid they won’t keep their word and will kill us after getting the Medicinal Pill.”

Tu Shan You You pointed at Xiao Bai, confidently patting her chest, “With Da Bai’s guarantee, as long as the Medicinal Pill is made, they won’t make things difficult for us.”

“Alright!”

Tu Shan Mingyi thought of the tragic deaths of two Clan members and the emergence of a traitor, feeling a pang of sadness. He was very reluctant to help Iris remove the scar.

But considering his granddaughter’s safety, he could only reluctantly agree.

He walked over to Xiao Bai, a little embarrassed to speak, “Brother Da Bai, the refining of the secret formula requires two things from your body.”

“Just say it, I’ll give you whatever I have.”

Tu Shan Mingyi pulled a snake scale from Xiao Bai’s body. There was another ingredient for the formula that he was too embarrassed to take, because it had retracted.

“Brother Da Bai, this Old Guy needs your ‘snake essence’.”

“I haven’t done it before; you need to reveal it yourself.”

Xiao Bai was also numb. It was his first time seeing such a formula, and his smile was very awkward.

“Old Guy, is this absolutely necessary? Is the Medicinal Pill you’re refining legit?”

“Um… this is the most crucial ingredient for this Medicinal Pill.”

Seeing them still dawdling, Tu Shan You You, who was naturally impatient, couldn’t stand it anymore and stepped forward to urge, “What are you dilly-dallying for? Hurry up and do it! The Spider Queen is going to throw a fit soon.”

Tu Shan Mingyi pointed at Xiao Bai’s private part, his old Face covered in shame.

“What’s the big deal? How do you want to do it?”

“Uh… just get some out.”

Tu Shan You You was quick, quite rough, and not at all gentle.

“Here, I’ll give it all to you! You’re so slow; a big man isn’t as decisive as me.”

Tu Shan You You handed the secret formula in her hand to the Old Guy. Thanks to Xiao Bai’s massive White Python body, the quantity was definitely enough.

This outrageous move left Iris stunned.

Tu Shan Mingyi entered the room and began to prepare the secret formula. He took out more than a dozen herbs from his Storage Pouch, and after seven or eight hours of refining, a dark, dog-shit-like ointment appeared before Iris, emitting a fishy, foul odor.

“Your Majesty, the secret formula has been refined. You just need to apply it to the scar, and it will completely heal in less than a day.”

Iris was skeptical of this disgusting ointment, “This? Can it work?”

“If it doesn’t work, don’t blame this Queen for being ruthless.”