85: We've captured Tushan Nanyu! A perfect victory!
Noticing Xu Qing's gaze, both sisters turned their heads away, refusing to meet his eyes.
They gave a few instructions to the fox demons nearby, then held hands and fled from the scene as if escaping.
This couldn't go on like this.
However, this kind of thing cannot be rushed.
Think back to the Jingyue River God; wasn't she unable to accept it at the beginning?
As long as there is enough time, given the Yao Race's strong psychological resilience, everything will be fine.
Xu Qing secretly calculated in his heart, preparing to find the right moment to strike hard and conquer the final hurdle in one fell swoop.
The Tushan Clan's fox demons and the Flower and Fruit Forest's Monkey Demons became busy again.
At Xu Qing's request, the captives on-site had to be registered.
Their race, Cultivation Level, age, and so on needed to be recorded and divided into dozens of sections.
Each section would be led by a Great Demon.
The rules during this special period had to be much stricter and more brutal.
Therefore, Xu Qing adopted a system of collective responsibility; if a subordinate small demon rebelled, the Great Demon in charge would be executed alongside it.
Under this collective responsibility system, every small demon would not only keep themselves in check but also monitor the every move of their companions.
They had all witnessed Xu Qing's methods, and the subdued small demons did not doubt the authenticity of this rule.
It wasn't just the information of the demon cultivators that needed to be tallied; various resources from places like Fierce Tooth Mountain, such as Spirit Medicine, spirit fruit, and Ore, also needed to be registered.
These four territories would adopt the same rules as the Taihang Mountains.
Precious resources that were registered could not be picked at will without permission.
Xu Qing entrusted this matter to Fat Ball and Skinny Egg.
Fat Ball had stolen and eaten plenty of spirit fruit, so it had experience in this area; letting it perfect the rules could effectively plug some loopholes.
As for Skinny Egg, its role was to supervise, preventing Fat Ball from stealing what it was meant to guard.
At the same time, he called for Red Serpent to send a message to the Taihang Mountains.
He needed to report their safety to their home base; otherwise, Bai Ling would likely come charging over.
The most important thing for her right now was to nurture the fetus, so it was best not to cause any trouble if possible.
After arranging everything, Xu Qing turned and left.
...
In the center of Tushan, by the pond.
Two figures stood quietly on the bluestone, gazing at the calm pond water before them, their eyes filled with confusion.
After a long silence.
"Yiyi, have you really thought it through?"
Tushan Nanyu broke the silence first and asked.
"Mm." Tushan Yiyi nodded gently and recounted the conversation she had with Xu Qing earlier.
Then, she turned her head and asked, "What about you, sister?"
"What about me?"
A flash of panic crossed Tushan Nanyu's eyes as she said, "Since you two are in mutual love, what does that have to do with me?"
"Didn't he say..." Tushan Yiyi said.
Tushan Nanyu spoke, interrupting her, saying, "That sentence of his must have been a joke. I didn't expect him to be so humorous; I really didn't see it before."
A flash of hesitation crossed Tushan Yiyi's eyes: "Sister, actually I feel... that sentence of his really didn't sound like a joke."
"Hm? Is there something else you are hiding from me?" Tushan Nanyu asked, somewhat puzzled.
Tushan Yiyi was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said:
"There are some things I haven't had time to tell you yet, for instance, he has... over a hundred wives."
"Ah?" Tushan Nanyu frowned immediately upon hearing this, "He already has one wife!"
"Not one... but over a hundred!"
Tushan Yiyi's pretty face flushed slightly; she felt ashamed for Xu Qing.
If it were really just one, that would be fine!
"What did you say?"
Tushan Nanyu turned her head, her Liu Mei tightly furrowed, her eyes full of suspicion and disbelief.
"He already has over a hundred wives." Tushan Yiyi repeated.
Tushan Nanyu fell into silence.
Seeing her sister not speaking, Tushan Yiyi said softly, "That's why I said his sentence might not have been a joke."
The pondside remained silent for a long time.
All sorts of chaotic thoughts emerged in Tushan Nanyu's mind; her mood was complicated to the extreme.
Setting aside other things, if she were to choose a husband.
Xu Qing might be the only choice.
His Cultivation Level is high, his strength is terrifyingly powerful, and he has saved both her and Tushan!
With all these factors combined, if she were to marry Xu Qing, she would have no inner resistance.
But now the situation is really too complicated...
Besides her sister having already secretly pledged herself to Xu Qing, the fact that Xu Qing has over a hundred wives caused a huge shock to Tushan Nanyu's previous values!
For a moment, she felt dizzy, and her mind began to drift.
"Sister, if he wasn't joking, would you agree?" Tushan Yiyi asked.
Tushan Nanyu said instinctively, "His kindness to us is too great; how could I not agree?"
After she finished speaking, she realized what she had said, and her pretty face turned completely red.
Tushan Yiyi already knew this answer; if it were her, she would also agree.
Xu Qing's great kindness was enough to offset their fox demon clan's traditional concepts regarding partners.
"Whether it's a joke or not is ultimately your guess; it's not certain yet."
Tushan Nanyu suppressed the panic in her heart and shook her head while saying this.
Just at this moment.
"I am not joking."
A voice emerged from the jungle.
Immediately after, Xu Qing's figure emerged from the dark forest, the cold moonlight pouring down, his golden eyes reflecting a faint light.
Both sisters' bodies trembled simultaneously.
A hint of blush rippled across their cheeks, and in a moment's time, Tushan Nanyu's fair, slender neck turned red.
Tushan Yiyi glared fiercely at Xu Qing, wishing she could bite a piece of flesh off him.
This bad guy, it was one thing to have designs on her, but he wouldn't even spare her own sister.
When did he start having such thoughts?
Xu Qing was already somewhat used to this kind of look.
When he brought the Jingyue River God back, Bai Ling had a similar reaction.
It was a case of making a fuss over nothing.
Like Liu Mei, once she sees more, she will naturally get used to it.
Getting used to it is fine.
Xu Qing stared at Tushan Yiyi's knife-like gaze, approached her, and repeated seriously:
"I am not joking. I like both of you; this is the truth."
Such straightforward words were never recorded in ancient texts.
As the Tushan Clan Chief, usually known for being wise and calm, she was equally flustered at this moment.
Seeing this, Xu Qing knew the time had come and immediately used a move of 'advancing by retreating'.
"Dealing with the Bear King and the others was also for the sake of our Taihang Mountains; it was just a small effort, nothing major, so don't take it too much to heart."
That's what he said, but with the pride of a fox demon, how could she not care?
"So, if you are not willing, I will not force you; I will take them and withdraw from Tushan in a moment."
Xu Qing said calmly.
"No!"
Tushan Nanyu let out an instinctive low cry; she slowly raised her head, her azure eyes looking deeply at Xu Qing.
Afterwards, this Clan Chief of the Tushan Clan nodded.