33: Subduing the two demons

Bai Ming blinked her large eyes at Gu Yuchuan. Normally, he would have immediately turned into King Zhou and given the little fox a good petting, but right now, he couldn't bring himself to smile. He had forgotten to handle the business at hand, so he could only look at the Clam Maiden.

The Clam Maiden's status in Yunxi Palace was not low; she was in charge of internal affairs. Although her cultivation was not high, she held power and was deeply trusted by the Serpent. She should be able to handle these matters.

"Fellow Daoist Clam Maiden, this Fox Demon Bai Ming is a subordinate I recruited outside. Looking at my cultivation, I'm not far from opening up my own river. So, see if you can help me register a Yao Race identity for her. Also, the White Jade Koi next to my house has already pledged allegiance to me."

The Clam Maiden glanced at him. "Fellow Daoist Green Snake, I didn't expect that you, who usually seem so honest and well-behaved, would actually do such a thing. I won't mind Fellow Daoist Bai Ming, but that White Jade Koi is a resident of my Yunxi River. Isn't Fellow Daoist being a bit excessive by acting this way?"

Actually, he couldn't blame her for being angry; it really was excessive. It was essentially poaching. But he had already promised the White Jade Koi, and the White Jade Koi's talent was very useful. He couldn't possibly give it up now.

Just as he was about to speak, the Shrimp Soldier walked out. "Clam Maiden, just handle it for Fellow Daoist Green Snake. The Great King instructed us not to make things difficult for him. However, Fellow Daoist Green Snake, for this kind of thing, the first time can be excused as ignorance, but there must never be a second time. Do you understand?"

Although the other party's words were very blunt, Gu Yuchuan knew he was in the wrong first, so he naturally wouldn't take offense. "Rest assured, this will only happen once. I am not the kind of snake who doesn't know the rules."

He wasn't very familiar with Great King Hui She to begin with, so he always had to be mindful of boundaries. This was the first time, and the King might not care, but if there were a second time, the other party might start suspecting if he had ulterior motives toward the Serpent.

After settling the matters here, he took them home. Along the way, he called the White Jade Koi over to his house for a meeting. His Immortal Cave was half land and half water, which was perfect; everyone could find a spot, and nothing would go wrong.

Gu Yuchuan stood on a rock, looking at his two subordinates. Although they were still weak, they both had some talent. Ultimately, they had potential, and that was enough. Having potential meant they would be useful in the future; this was his core team.

"Today, I have officially registered your identities with Great King Hui She. Once I advance to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, I will take you to our own territory. I have already pledged allegiance to the Black Tortoise Demon General, and I will go to pay my formal respects after my Breakthrough. Since you have entered my service, you should cultivate diligently. You are weak now, so I can provide you with resources, but I will only speak of loyalty once. If you betray me, I will certainly not let you off. Here are twenty catties of royal jelly; divide it between yourselves."

Gu Yuchuan knew how to use both the carrot and the stick. The two immediately prostrated themselves. The Fox Demon's mind worked a bit faster.

"Great King, I, Bai Ming, swear an oath today that I will never betray the Great King or do anything detrimental to him in this life. If I betray you, may my body and soul be destroyed. Let Heaven and Earth be my witness."

This was a world of the Immortal Dao; oaths made to Heaven and Earth would be recorded. Once violated, there would be a miserable end. Only then did Gu Yuchuan feel at ease. However, this made the White Jade Koi look like he didn't know how to act. The White Jade Koi stared with wide eyes, feeling anxious and flustered. The more anxious he got, the more he didn't know what to say, finally blurting out: "Me too!"

Gu Yuchuan laughed outright. "You little pretty boy, you can even say something like that?" After he repeated the oath following Bai Ming's lead, Gu Yuchuan spoke: "Today at Yunxi Palace, I gave you a name. You shall be called Bai Li from now on. As for official titles and such, we'll talk about that once we truly establish our own household. Just remember one thing: your cultivation is the most fundamental. I know cultivation isn't easy for you, so I will show you some leniency, but you must also be diligent."

Both had suffered in the past, so they naturally knew how important resources were. Gu Yuchuan's willingness to give them resources was like being a second parent to them. Both were very happy and moved, and Bai Ming knelt once more.

"Since the Great King values us so much, we will definitely cultivate well. When the Great King needs our strength, we will not hesitate even if we have to go through fire and water."

In fact, Gu Yuchuan already had some ideas for their division of labor. Bai Li was a specialist; in the future, he would be responsible for monitoring changes in Luck. He wouldn't need to fight or handle internal affairs. His cultivation was low, so he wouldn't consume many resources, making him easy to support. If he was motivated and could cultivate, supporting a subordinate with a much lower cultivation than his own wouldn't be difficult. His talent was enough to justify his value.

As for Bai Ming, the intelligence of Fox Demons was famous throughout the Yao Race. She could help him handle internal affairs very well. Furthermore, once she reached the Mid Qi Refining Stage, she would be able to take human form, which would be pleasing to the eye. Who wouldn't like a capable Beauty? This was his positioning for the two of them. As for combat, it had to be said that they were indeed not suited for it. Every profession has its specialty, so they might as well save their energy. Besides, Gu Yuchuan's current cultivation was low and he had no reputation, so he naturally couldn't find subordinates who excelled at fighting.

Only after he made a name for himself could he seek out such subordinates. For now, it was definitely impossible.

He carved out a small area next to his Immortal Cave for Bai Ming to live in. It wasn't a luxurious place, but she could stay there for now. After all, they wouldn't be staying here for much longer. He was only a few Simulations away from a Breakthrough, so there was no need to go to great trouble. Once everything was settled, he let them leave.

He needed to check his status panel to see his current changes.

[Name: Gu Yuchuan.]

[Race: Green Snake.]

[Bloodline: High-grade Demon Beast: Horned Snake.]

[Talents: Beginner Invisibility; Poison Fang Enhancement; Level Two Devour; Beginner Water Control; Clone; Soaring on Clouds and Riding the Mist]

[Divine Abilities: Green Scale Armor, Ink Profound Spiritual Light, Poison Mist]

[Cultivation: Eighth Layer Yao Soldier (Qi Refining Eighth Layer).]

[Simulation Count: 2]

[divine dragon points: 120]

[Subordinates: White Jade Koi Bai Li (Mid-grade Demon Beast, Qi Refining Second Layer cultivation); Half-Demon Fox Demon Bai Ming (Mortal Beast, Qi Refining Third Layer cultivation).]

This was a huge change compared to when he first transmigrated. He was very happy in his heart, believing that before long, his panel would be even more magnificent. As for now, he planned to use one Simulation count. He wanted to see if he could find the Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiend Qi in the Simulation by searching for it intentionally. Since he knew about the Path to Heaven, he had to take a gamble.