Chapter 284

Chapter 284: The Beauty’s Generosity

When Fang Lie, accompanied by Mao San and Gou Si, entered the warehouse and saw the mountain of gifts along with a thick stack of invitation cards and greetings, he felt as if a thousand angry horses had trampled over him; he was utterly stunned.

This was truly bizarre. After all, Fang Lie was a killer! He had made two significant moves, clearly targeting the wealth and lives of the Demonic Path overlords.

In such a situation, shouldn’t those unruly ancient demons join forces to deal with him? Why were they instead sending him gifts?

Fang Lie’s first instinct was that something was amiss. Was there a hidden scheme? However, after glancing at the treasures, he quickly dismissed this thought. Many items were priceless wonders that money could not buy. He couldn’t fathom who would invest such effort just to plot against him.

After all, Fang Lie’s strength was quite low; he was only at the Qi Sea realm. If he were ambushed, any Wind Tribulation Immortal could easily subdue him. Fang Lie wouldn’t even have the chance to use his life-saving skills before falling into their hands—a clear gap in strength that he could not change.

If it wasn’t a scheme, why would these old demons send such lavish gifts to him?

With this question in mind, Fang Lie met with the most representative figure among the gift-givers in the Purple Tower’s living room, the beautiful Mi Qing.

Mi Qing, an absolute beauty, possessed a slender waist and exquisite legs. Her every smile and frown captivated those around her, making it clear that she was a dangerously enchanting flower demon.

Even compared to her, Little Peach Red, the peach blossom demon, seemed somewhat inferior.

Besides her stunning looks, Mi Qing was also exceptionally talented. At a young age, she had already reached the Purple Palace realm, with a solid foundation that spanned a thousand miles!

This meant she had the potential to reach the Fire Tribulation Immortal level, and even to become a Thunder Tribulation Immortal was not out of reach.

Such talent could make her an Inner Elite Disciple in any major sect, just a step away from being a Core Inner Gate Disciple.

Moreover, her background was significant; she was one of the famous daughters of the Demonic Path overlord, Poison Heart Young Master, and was his most cherished child. It was rumored that she might become his successor and take over Bliss Island.

And yet, this splendid beauty stood before Fang Lie, bowing respectfully, her face flushing with shyness.

Of course, she wasn’t the type to shy away from men, having been raised amidst the darkest elements of the Demonic Path. She had unknowingly encountered countless evils, with hundreds of lives ending at her hand, so it was hard to believe she could be shy.

But this time, she had no choice but to feel bashful.

This time, she represented her father, Poison Heart Young Master, bringing numerous gifts to Fang Lie, which included herself!

Yes, aside from sending a load of treasures from heaven and earth, Poison Heart Young Master had offered his most treasured daughter to Fang Lie, asking her to be a maid to make his bed and spread his blankets!

In general, if a maid was given with such specific instructions, it meant the master could use her as he pleased, including her body.

Fang Lie was no fool. After seeing the invitation and the implications of those words, he understood everything. He looked at the charming and lovely Mi Qing, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.

"Why~" A stunned Fang Lie finally managed to utter this one word.

If he were a simpler person, he might not convey his thoughts clearly, but Mi Qing, possessing a clever heart, immediately knew what he was asking.

With a helpless sigh, she replied with a bitter smile, "Young Master, you have been slaying everywhere, first eliminating Ghost-Eating Monster Granny and then striking down Man-Eating Demon Monk. You are obviously targeting the many predecessors of the Demonic Path, correct?"

"Indeed, that’s right~" Fang Lie openly admitted, "I need money, but as a Righteous Cultivator, I can’t act immorally. That’s why I’m focusing on these scoundrels!"

"Alas~" Mi Qing sighed and smiled sadly, "You are truly impressive and formidable. We, the Demonic Path overlords, are all frightened by you, especially my father. The wealth of Bliss Island surpasses that of Chongming Ancient Temple, but our backing isn’t as strong. He fears you may cause him trouble, which is why he sent me. He seeks nothing but peace!"

"Peace?" Fang Lie chuckled, unable to contain his laughter. "You must be joking! Sending me such a talented daughter just for peace? Your Bliss Island is part of the Ghost Realm Sect’s legacy, with a strong backing. Whether it’s hiring someone to kill me or escaping, you could do either without difficulty. I really can’t see why your father fears me so much."

"With your undying nature, who could possibly kill you? If it were possible to get rid of you, my father would have acted long ago!" Mi Qing said, somewhat frustrated. "As for a retreat, alas, my father has no option left. Years ago, he offended someone and was expelled from the sect, seeking refuge here. Otherwise, who would want to stay in this desolate Wanxing Sea? He’d have returned to the sect by now. Within the sect, with my talent, I could easily be an Inner Elite Disciple, not treated like a gift!"

"Ah~" Fang Lie suddenly understood, "So it’s like that. Are other demons in the same situation too?"

"The Wanxing Sea is remote and filled with dangers. No one wishes to remain here for long. Those who settle here are mostly exiles from their sects." Mi Qing explained with a bitter laugh. "They cannot kill you, nor can they return to their sects, so they can only bow to you. Otherwise, that would be their fate too!"

Fang Lie stroked his chin and said, "You know I found a treasure named Fire Spirit Peak. It’s a bottomless pit, and I need a lot of wealth. Your gifts are insufficient!"

"That’s just for this year!" Mi Qing hurriedly replied. "As long as you don’t make a move against us, every year’s tribute will match this amount! You won’t need to lift a finger; we’ll continuously send you offerings. This is far better than a complete massacre. After all, it’s better to resolve enmity than to create it!"

"Hehe, that makes some sense." Fang Lie chuckled, "However, I still cannot accept gifts from certain individuals. Especially those truly evil scoundrels, they must die!"

"Oh, my father may be a bit ruthless and lecherous, but he knows limits. He aims to advance to Thunder Tribulation Immortal and, in order to deal with the upcoming tribulation, he doesn’t dare create more bloodshed. If you don’t believe me, you can inquire!" Mi Qing quickly advocated for her father.

"I see~" Fang Lie nodded, "In that case, I can spare his life, but he must restrain himself and put strict limits on his disciples. If I find out they dare to act immorally again, I won’t hold back and will strike!"

"Understood, understood!" Mi Qing hurriedly assured, "I will inform my father to ensure the people of Bliss Island behave. Rest assured, as long as you remain here, we wouldn’t dare to act up!"

"Humph, that’s more like it!" Fang Lie nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Since that’s the case, I will accept your family’s gifts, and from now on, you, like Little Peach Red, will be my maid!"

"Of course~" Mi Qing readily agreed, feeling a sense of relief within.

Though being a maid felt somewhat disgraceful to Mi Qing, it was better than losing her life.

Because her father’s position in the Ghost Realm Sect was under severe threat after an old enemy plotted to marry Mi Qing to a Thunder Tribulation Immortal as a concubine.

Being a concubine to a Thunder Tribulation Immortal was not necessarily bad, it might even be beneficial, but if that Immortal only sought to extend his life by absorbing her essence, it was a different matter altogether.

Poison Heart Young Master truly cared for Mi Qing and couldn’t bear the thought of her being put to death. Yet, he couldn’t find enough support within the sect to resist the pressure from the Thunder Tribulation Immortal.

At that moment, after the Man-Eating Demon Monk incident, many demons gathered to discuss countermeasures, but in the end, it was concluded they should quickly send gifts to curry favor.

While preparing the gifts, Poison Heart Young Master thought of Mi Qing’s precarious situation and decided to negotiate with his daughter to send her to Fang Lie instead.

Fang Lie was known for his strong sense of justice, almost to the point of being foolish, so at least following him meant no threat to her life.

Moreover, Fang Lie had a formidable backing and was unpredictable. Even the Great Thunder Sound Temple and Master Tianlong dared not provoke him, making him a rare figure in the world.

With his undying nature and status as a Great Pill Master, it was foreseeable that Fang Lie had a bright future ahead.

If it wasn’t for the Mo Sect Leader’s determined connection to the Mo family, Fang Lie would almost certainly be the future sect leader!

Yet even so, how could Fang Lie’s influence in the Mo Sect, as the Benevolence Token Lord, be much less than that of the Sect Leader?

For such a significant figure, Mi Qing being his maid was not a grievance at all.

In this way, she could both curry favor with Fang Lie to avoid a massacre and save herself from the clutches of the sect elders—a true win-win situation.

Mi Qing only hesitated briefly before agreeing to this seemingly absurd decision to serve Fang Lie as a maid with her extraordinary beauty and talent!

In conclusion, Fang Lie had struck gold this time.

After accepting Mi Qing, Fang Lie tasked her with dealing with the invitations sent by the demons. For those who did little harm and were willing to turn over a new leaf, he accepted their gifts and temporarily spared their lives.

However, for those truly unforgivable and heinous individuals, he rejected their gifts, declaring a hostilities stance against them.

Of course, there was another group that Fang Lie would never let escape—those who participated in the righteous and demonic war ten years ago; they all must die. Because they were the enemies who killed his father!