Shu Qing had a deep sleep.
He didn’t know when the King of the Underworld finished his questioning. He didn’t dream at all, and when he opened his eyes, it was already daylight, and he was the only one left in bed.
He touched the spot next to him, and it was still warm. The King of the Underworld must have just left not long ago.
Of course, even without touching, Shu Qing knew the King of the Underworld had stayed with him overnight—because his spiritual power was replenished significantly, and the discomfort from the poison had almost completely faded.
Although the effect wasn’t as good as when they were intimate, it was still quite miraculous for Shu Qing.
How strange?
Why is it that recently, just being near the King of the Underworld allows him to continuously absorb his spiritual power?
Has the King of the Underworld really not noticed?
To what extent can he absorb? Could he possibly drain the King of the Underworld dry?
But after thinking about it, he found it amusing. After rolling around on the bed twice, Shu Qing got up leisurely.
It would be best if he could drain the King of the Underworld dry.
That would be an effortless way to get revenge.
Hearing sounds from inside, a maid quickly came in, and it was still Chun Li.
Shu Qing instantly felt at ease.
It’s good that the King of the Underworld spared Chun Li, so his plans could proceed smoothly.
This rare smile appeared on Shu Qing’s face, and he even took the initiative to show concern for Chun Li.
“Were you scared yesterday?”
Chun Li’s eyes were already red, and as soon as Shu Qing mentioned it, tears started to flow, and she knelt down in front of Shu Qing.
“…If it weren’t for Little Immortal believing in me and pleading for me yesterday, I would never have seen Little Immortal again!”
Shu Qing didn’t like the word “plead,” as it made him seem useless in front of the King of the Underworld.
Although it was true, he was indeed quite useless in front of the King of the Underworld.
“…My life was saved by Little Immortal. From now on, I am Little Immortal’s person! I would die for Little Immortal without hesitation!”
Shu Qing liked hearing this, and his mood improved a bit.
He saved her yesterday only because she had a pass token, but he didn’t expect to gain such a result.
“Alright, get up. You might really have a chance to die for me…”
Shu Qing’s tone was half-joking, but he knew very well that if a special situation arose, he would indeed use Chun Li without hesitation.
But Chun Li got up from the ground, her eyes firm: “…Yes! I am willing to die for Little Immortal!”
Shu Qing chuckled, of course, not taking it too seriously.
He’s not a fool. If he believed someone just because they showed loyalty, he’d be close to getting himself killed.
How long has he been in the Underworld? And how long has Chun Li been here?
What might happen in the future? Would Chun Li really dare to defy the King of the Underworld for him?
“When did His Highness leave?”
“His Highness left a while ago… A few officials came to discuss important matters, and he said he’d return after handling them.”
Shu Qing wasn’t surprised. The King of the Underworld couldn’t possibly stay with him all the time.
Now that Chun Li was back, he didn’t need the King of the Underworld’s company anymore.
Shu Qing said, “Help me wash up and change clothes. I’ll be going to the study later.”
“Yes.”
After washing up, changing clothes, eating, and frowning while drinking medicine, Shu Qing went to the study.
There had always been a study here, but Shu Qing rarely visited.
Shu Qing had never been interested in reading or writing, at most glancing at the popular vulgar novels in the human world.
He was a little demon who cultivated into an immortal, so most of his energy was spent on cultivation, leaving no extra time to learn to read.
It was only after becoming a little steward on the Immortal Mountain that he encountered many troubles due to illiteracy, forcing him to learn.
Recalling that time, it was the Immortal Lord who personally taught him to write.
So even though he didn’t like it, Shu Qing put in a hundred and twenty percent effort, not wanting to disappoint the Immortal Lord’s kindness, and worked hard every day.
But some things are entirely about talent, and Shu Qing just didn’t have the talent for writing. Even though he studied diligently, he couldn’t write fine and beautiful small characters.
His writing was always large, taking up space, and not very pleasing to the eye, barely considered neat.
Chun Li, who was grinding ink beside him, couldn’t help but laugh when she saw Shu Qing’s writing.
She didn’t expect someone as good-looking as Shu Qing, with such long and elegant fingers, to write such messy characters, completely mismatched with his appearance.
Shu Qing gave her a cold look: “Do you think my writing is ugly?”
Chun Li immediately stopped smiling: “…No, this servant wouldn’t dare.”
She was being insincere: “Little Immortal’s writing is bold and unrestrained, free and easy, not ugly at all.”
If you truly want to praise, you can always find an angle.
Shu Qing found it amusing.
He was self-aware enough to know that some words shouldn’t be taken seriously.
“Go call Xiao Cao for me, I have something to say to him.”
“Yes.”
The maid went to call for him, and Shu Qing finished writing the remaining content, sealed it in an envelope, and cast a spell on it.
Although the poison in his body hadn’t been completely eliminated, thanks to the King of the Underworld’s spiritual power, Shu Qing’s spellcasting had improved rapidly.
By the time he was done, Chun Li had brought Xiao Cao over.
Xiao Cao was terrified by yesterday’s scene and didn’t dare to go to Shu Qing in the morning, afraid of running into the King of the Underworld and being dragged out and killed for displeasing him.
Shu Qing asked indifferently, “Are you okay? Were you scared yesterday?”
Xiao Cao didn’t say anything, just nodded vigorously.
“The King of the Underworld is scary, right?”
“…”
Even if he agreed in his heart, Xiao Cao didn’t dare to admit it out loud.
“You were the only one unharmed yesterday, and yet you were scared by that. How can I trust you to do things for me?”
Hearing this, Xiao Cao looked up in panic.
“I, I—”
He wanted to say he was sincere towards Shu Qing and willing to do anything for him, but he didn’t even have the courage to say it out loud.
“My opinion of you is still the same as before. You don’t belong in the Underworld, and you can leave anytime you want.”
Xiao Cao quickly said, “…No, I won’t leave! I want to stay by Little Immortal’s side!”
“But if you continue to be so timid and afraid of everything, I don’t need you to stay.”
Shu Qing spoke quite ruthlessly: “You can’t help me, and you’re of no use to me.”
Xiao Cao was extremely anxious, afraid of being abandoned by Shu Qing. Just now, he couldn’t say it, but now his tone was firm.
“…I won’t be like that anymore! Yesterday’s scene was the first time I experienced something like that, and it really scared me… But it won’t happen again!”
His voice gradually grew louder.
“For Little Immortal, I will become fearless! Really, please believe me! I won’t be afraid even when I see the King of the Underworld again! I can give up everything for Little Immortal!”
Shu Qing didn’t believe he could do it.
A naturally timid person can’t just transform by shouting a few slogans.
But his expression of loyalty was good, and Shu Qing liked his determination.
“Can you really do it?”
Xiao Cao’s response was swift and resolute: “I can!”
“Alright, in that case, I have something for you to do.”
“Little Immortal, just give the order, and I’ll do my best!”
“I want you to leave the Underworld.”
Xiao Cao froze: “Little Immortal, I—”
“Listen to me.”
Shu Qing continued, “It’s not that I want to drive you away, but I can’t leave the Underworld right now, and I need you to do something for me.”
Xiao Cao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“Like you, I don’t belong in the Underworld. I’m only here temporarily for other reasons.”
“But in a little over a year, I’ll be able to leave.”
Shu Qing deliberately didn’t avoid Chun Li and said these things in front of her.
Because it’s not really a secret, many people know Shu Qing was punished to be here.
He’s also testing how trustworthy Chun Li is and whether she’ll report today’s events to the King of the Underworld.
“You said you wanted to follow me. When I leave, will you continue to stay in the Underworld?”
“I’ll follow Little Immortal! Wherever Little Immortal goes, I’ll go!”
“Good, I have two letters here for you to take.”
“When you get out, this letter will lead you to Yongning Immortal Mountain, where I used to live.”
“This letter… you will deliver to the Immortal Lord of Yongning.”
Of course, Shu Qing didn’t write anything random in the letter. Everything must be done step by step.
In this letter, he only wrote that Xiao Cao is someone he knows and hopes the Immortal Lord will take him in for his sake.
But this is a risky gamble with unknown outcomes.
If Xiao Cao can do it.
If Chun Li is trustworthy.
Then he can proceed with the next part of his plan.
Only if Xiao Cao gets out can someone help him set up a place to escape to.
Only if Chun Li is trustworthy can she relay messages between him and Xiao Cao.
“And this envelope, keep it safe. I’ve cast a spell on it, and you can use it to send me a reply. It will land in a safe place.”
The spiritual power absorbed from the King of the Underworld came in handy.
Shu Qing cast a complex and advanced spell on the envelope, which Chun Li and Xiao Cao couldn’t possibly unravel. No one but the designated person could see the contents.
“You’re too timid, the Underworld isn’t suitable for you. It’s better to wait for me at the Immortal Mountain and do some other things for me in the meantime.”
Xiao Cao looked conflicted, clearly lacking confidence and afraid of failing.
But looking at Shu Qing, he wanted to stay by his side even more.
Because in Xiao Cao’s heart, Shu Qing was a very powerful existence.
Yesterday’s scene, with the King of the Underworld furious, everyone’s life and death were at his whim.
But Shu Qing could calm the King of the Underworld’s emotions with just a few words.
Not only that, in such a situation, in front of a room full of servants, Shu Qing dared to shift the blame onto the King of the Underworld.
Whether it was serious or Shu Qing acting spoiled, it seemed like Shu Qing had the King of the Underworld wrapped around his finger.
Although the King of the Underworld was fierce, ruthless, and seemingly the master of everything, in Xiao Cao’s eyes, Shu Qing, who could influence this master, was even more impressive.
His heart was filled with admiration and longing for Shu Qing, unable to stop fantasizing about becoming as powerful as Shu Qing.
So he couldn’t miss this opportunity.
In the end, Xiao Cao clenched his fists and firmly agreed: “…Alright! I understand! I’ll do as Little Immortal instructs!”
“That’s more like it.”
Shu Qing finally showed a genuine smile.
“I have only one request for you, and that is not to tell anyone about anything that happens here.”
Becoming the King of the Underworld’s bedmate is something the Immortal Lord must never know.
“…Yes, I understand!”
After successfully sending Xiao Cao off, Shu Qing asked where the King of the Underworld was and slowly made his way over.
Xiao Cao leaving could be a big or small matter.
If the King of the Underworld didn’t care, it would be a trivial matter, not even worth mentioning.
But if the King of the Underworld suddenly became suspicious, he might suspect Shu Qing of having ulterior motives.
The King of the Underworld isn’t a fool; it’s not easy to deceive him.
So instead of letting the King of the Underworld hear about it from someone else, it’s better to reveal it himself.
After all, this is quite important.
At this time, the King of the Underworld was in the council hall discussing state affairs with several Underworld officials.
Shu Qing didn’t wait at the main entrance but went directly to the back door, intending to go inside.
Initially, the guards wouldn’t let him pass: “His Highness has ordered that no one is allowed to enter.”
This time, Shu Qing didn’t need to speak; Chun Li spoke first: “You dare to stop Little Immortal? The King of the Underworld will be the first to deal with you.”
“It’s a rare chance to please Little Immortal, and you can’t even seize this opportunity. No wonder you’re stuck guarding the back door.”
Shu Qing was satisfied.
Now that’s how a maid should be.
The guard hesitated.
Shu Qing’s bad temper was well-known, and this time he wasn’t just back in favor; he was even more favored than before.
Not daring to offend Shu Qing, after a while, they let him in.
Today, Shu Qing was dressed simply, all in white, with only a light purple belt and no other colors or extra silver accessories.
Usually, his movements were accompanied by jingling sounds, like a lively little butterfly flitting around.
Today, however, he was very quiet.
But the King of the Underworld still noticed his arrival immediately.
Because the air was filled with the strange fragrance from Shu Qing’s body.
[Author’s Note]
For the little butterfly, seducing the King of the Underworld is as easy as breathing [sunglasses]
But who wouldn’t be captivated by such a little butterfly? [sunglasses]
And although the King of the Underworld’s name hasn’t appeared yet, I really have a name for him! Really! It will be used later when he starts pursuing his love!