Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 428 340 The Happy Days Begin_2

Four hundred Golden Cores had left the city; still, over a hundred Golden Cores remained, and rumors had it that several hundred more Golden Cores, ready to act at a moment's notice, were hidden underneath the City Lord Mansion now under Cao Defang's control!

Therefore, just a hundred Golden Cores were more than enough to suppress any dissent; who would dare be so bold at this time? Even representatives from the major Sects conducted themselves with utmost politeness—no, no one dared argue but rather showed extreme deference, as if to say whatever you decree is right.

For if one who could level the Eternal Night Palace with their Divinity Transformation were to casually pop in at your place, wouldn't it be a cause for concern?

"Right now, there are two matters. The first matter, your identity."

Hmm, Cao Defang's identity could no longer be hidden. Previously, Meng Yu had deployed three hundred Golden Cores in the Western Wastes against the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, and the scene where Mirror twelve devoured five warships didn't differ from later slaying two Nascent Souls.

Actions must be justified, and one must conduct oneself honorably after ascending the Emperor's throne. So now, continuing to call oneself Cao Defang would be to insult everyone's intelligence.

Second, what to do next."

The Golden Cores offered several plans, but the final decision rested in Meng Yu's hands.

And so, Meng Yu rested for another day.

...

The City Lord Mansion was undergoing a transformation, its erstwhile dominant Eternal Night Palace disciples were either dead, murdered, or taken as captives. Meanwhile, new people were bustling about with tasks.

Qin Ningxue greeted everyone with a smile, and those who once looked down on everyone now treated her with the highest regard.

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She, a mere Qi Cultivator, had become one of the stewards of the Blood God Sect!

At her command, she could even decide the fate of a Golden Core Family!

She had never imagined wielding such power, but today, with many dossiers before her, her decisions could determine the life and death of countless individuals.

Servants brought food boxes and hot tea to Qin Ningxue, who had been working nonstop for three hours. She took a break with everyone else.

The work was exhausting, but they were filled with vigor. If not for the Divine Sect's Immortals' strict orders for everyone to rest for half an hour every three hours and not to work more than six hours a day, many might have worked themselves to death.

Sleepless City was not lacking in talent; so many outstanding individuals from Minor Worlds had come to the Upper Realm, hoping for a brilliant future, only to find themselves lost in the dust. The lucky ones found a job or became servants; the unlucky might end up on the streets!

In this splendid city, countless people prayed for an opportunity. Today, the old powers were swept away, and the new force sought fresh blood. What once took three generations to achieve could now be accomplished overnight!

Qin Ningxue was the perfect example!

Was she formidable? Was she beautiful? Was she talented?

In this community, in the cave mansions of Foundation Establishment, many concubines, and maids were likely princesses, queens, or empresses from Minor Worlds. Their background, aptitude, and even their appearance and talent surpassed hers!

She had ascended to the heavens in one step simply because she was fortunate enough to receive Cao Defang's kindness. So now, why shouldn't others also strive for a chance?

Those above preferred the familiar over the new, and the Golden Cores had said, "Work hard, and you won't be let down."

That promise was vague, but the pie seemed within everyone's reach!

"The Sect Master is awake."

The news spread, and Qin Ningxue suddenly felt a twinge of unease.

Previously, she had luck, but would she still have it now?

She saw Yuan Ziyu, a female Golden Core, hastily tidying up her attire, and she noticed the expectant looks from those beneath her, even...

...

Upon awakening, after resting for a day, it was time to continue working.

However, working wasn't that exhausting. Among the remaining hundred-plus Golden Cores, many were Planet Governors, skilled in handling all sorts of documents. As for the pile of disorganized files that had accumulated for Meng Yu, causing a night of busywork, that was even more unlikely.

Meng Yu was just as willing to kill as the Eternal Night Palace had been.

For instance, the small-time gangsters of the Sleepless City and Wang Jindan— their bones had already grown cold.

The first to be received were the city's Golden Cores one by one. Having been summoned, these proud individuals lined up outside the City Lord Mansion, meeting and chatting with Meng Yu in a highly respectful manner, then departing.

First, anyone who didn't show up would be killed.

Second, anyone with a poor attitude would be killed.

Third, anyone who disobeyed orders would be killed.

Regarding the first rule, not a single Golden Core became that sacrificial chicken. As for the second, Meng Yu treated everyone well, and so everyone reciprocated—no killings occurred. For the third rule, Meng Yu announced his next course of action.

Cao Defang was just a front for me. After being pursued by the Eternal Night Palace, my uncle heard about my situation and brought a group to help me.

"We all came here in a hurry, many things are not clear, and we're slowly figuring things out. According to the rules of the Cultivation World, the Sect that wins has the right to deal with the spoils of war. Nobody should reach out indiscriminately, including messing around in some of the mines or Spirit Veins in the Eternal Night Palace for personal gain. If such an incident happens, the Moon-Watching Sect will certainly not be lenient."

"The second point, we came on short notice and don't have enough manpower, so many mines, workshops, spirit fields, and so on, are open for discussion. As long as you can pay the Spirit Stones, we are amenable."

"The third point, I want to reiterate, Mr. Meng Yu is the apple of the elders' eyes. No matter what you do, do not harm him, or else you will truly bring a great disaster upon yourself. The one who used Divinity Transformation is not Mr. Meng Yu's father; make no mistake about this. He is just one of Mr. Meng Yu's esteemed elders who cherishes him deeply."

The third point, revealed by those of the Golden Core, left everyone stunned.

"Ah, that Divine Spirit, he isn't Mr. Meng Yu's father?"

"Exactly how many Divine Spirits does Mr. Meng Yu's Sect have?"

This question loomed in everyone's hearts, but no one dared to ask, the same with inquiries about things like how many Nascent Souls their Sect possessed, not wanting to be insolent.

However, the way they looked at Meng Yu became even more respectful, and laced with extreme envy.

...

That evening,

Qin Ningxue and the little kitchen maid, carrying a dinner, entered Meng Yu's room with their heads lowered.

Meng Yu hadn't asked for them to come, but at noon they met a Golden Core they knew who said they wanted to deliver a meal, and then simply smiled, indicating they should prepare in advance.

What to prepare, of course, they knew.

Hence before coming, she bathed carefully three times, sprayed her pale, glistening skin with precious perfume, and wore complicated yet beautiful clothes that displayed her beauty and could fall off with the pull of a strap.

"Sister."

The little kitchen maid was a little shy and scared, like an innocent fawn.

"You've arrived."

Meng Yu was reading a document, then smiled, "Does it feel exhilarating? Like suddenly, I am Feng Aotian?"

Qin Ningxue didn't know who Feng Aotian was, but she could guess the meaning from his words.

"No, everything belongs to my lord..."

"Don't call me your lord, call me Ah Yu."

Meng Yu sighed and motioned for her to sit.

"You've worked hard these past days, can you cope?"

"Thank you, my lord."

They bowed their heads.

"There's no need for that. Do you know why I saved you?"

The two maidens said nothing but sat respectfully, while Meng Yu couldn't help but think back to when they first met: Qin Ningxue trying every means to secure her future and the little kitchen maid following her naively without giving up, and... well, also because of Qin Ningxue's beauty.

"I once met a beautiful girl in a Minor World. Her name was Liu Qingshuang."

Meng Yu thought of the Great Wu Minor World and the later experience of becoming the Emperor of The Great Tang Dynasty. He wanted to say it was just out of kindness, but he shook his head.

Why resort to insincere rhetoric for warmth when he wasn't a perfectly upright gentleman?

"You don't regret it."

Meng Yu's palm rested on Qin Ningxue's shoulder, and her face flushed deeply. Known throughout Jinghua for her talents, she just kept her head down, breathing a little hurriedly.

"And you?"

The little kitchen maid was petite, a delicate and sunny girl who, these days, had been doting on Meng Yu with all kinds of delicacies, like a cat fond of snuggling up to its master.

They were both good girls, Heavenly Delicate Ladies, who had fallen on hard times and had found a life-saving straw they desperately wanted to cling to.

"You know..."

Meng Yu's voice was soft, his hands and feet began to misbehave, and the two women's cheeks grew redder, their bodies trembling like lambs.

The room's light was not extinguished, yet the silhouettes blended into one.

The room filled with the warmth of spring.