Chapter 270: So Young Master Fancies the Four Maids

“Very good, you all return now, then select new Cave Masters and Island Masters, and then… increase tribute by another ten percent.” Yu Xian did not continue speaking, but his gaze swept across The Women of Lingjiu Palace.

“Who is Fu Minyi?” Yu Xian asked.

At this time, a woman in her twenties wearing Lingjiu Palace attire walked out, bowed to Yu Xian, and said, “Reporting to Young Master, I am Fu Minyi.”

“Mm, coordinate the handover then. If anyone resists, kill them!” Yu Xian said lightly.

“Yes!” Fu Minyi accepted the order.

The people of the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands couldn’t help but shudder upon hearing this. This person was even more terrifying than Old Woman Tong.

Although the annual ten percent tribute increase put immense pressure on them, it was certainly better than losing their lives. Looking at the three Cave Masters who were struck by the Life and Death Talisman, their appearances were already completely distorted, having died beyond death. How would they dare to resist?

Thus, the people of the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands scrambled to exit Lingjiu Palace, fearing that if they were a step too slow, Yu Xian would change his mind and take their lives.

After the people of the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands retreated, the remaining members of Lingjiu Palace knelt before Yu Xian, “We thank Young Master for saving our lives!”

Yu Xian remained seated on Child of Tianshan Mountains’s throne, looking down at the people kneeling below.

“Young Master, may we know how to address you? If Young Master had not arrived in time today, our Lingjiu Palace would likely not have escaped this disaster.” Fu Minyi spoke on behalf of everyone, then inquired.

Yu Xian had effortlessly repelled their enemies, yet they did not even know the name or rank of the person who saved them.

“Yu Xian of Beyond the Heavens.” Yu Xian said with a full smile.

“It is Young Master Yu. We have long admired your name. We just do not know what relationship Young Master Yu has with the Matriarch? Have you met Child of Tianshan Mountains? Do you know where the Child of Tianshan Mountains is now?” Fu Minyi asked again politely.

Among the people Yu Xian had called out in Lingjiu Palace, Fu Minyi was one. Fu Minyi was also the leader of the Yang Department among the Nine Heavens and Nine Divisions of Lingjiu Palace. In the absence of Child of Tianshan Mountains, she could represent Lingjiu Palace.

When Yu Xian heard this, the corner of his mouth curved, “I have no relationship with your Child of Tianshan Mountains, nor do I know where she is.”

“What? Young Master has no relationship with Child of Tianshan Mountains, then how…” Not only was Fu Minyi shocked, but everyone in Lingjiu Palace was greatly surprised.

If Yu Xian had no relationship with Child of Tianshan Mountains, then how did he possess the Life and Death Talisman? If he had no relationship with Child of Tianshan Mountains, why did he step in to save them? If there was no connection, why was he sitting so openly on Child of Tianshan Mountains’s seat?

Question after question echoed in the minds of everyone in Lingjiu Palace.

“You all want to ask why this Young Master saved you, right? Actually, I said it from the beginning: they killed so many of my sisters, so they deserved to die! I cannot stand to see women perish in front of me the most.” Yu Xian said with a smile.

“This… is only the reason?” Fu Minyi asked, not entirely convinced.

“Then why did Young Master come to Lingjiu Palace?” Fu Minyi had lost the gratitude she felt earlier; instead, she became vigilant.

The other party’s objective was unclear. Although he saved them, who knew what other purpose he harbored?

Yu Xian sat lazily on the throne, his gaze sweeping over The Women of Lingjiu Palace, finally resting on the four sword attendants, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum. He smiled, “My Madam needs a few maids to serve her. I heard that Child of Tianshan Mountains has four clever, charming, and well-behaved attendants, so I came to ask Child of Tianshan Mountains for them.”

The people of Lingjiu Palace heard this and their gazes uniformly turned toward the four of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum. Everyone knew in their hearts that what Yu Xian referred to were the four of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum!

The four of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum were also stunned for a moment, then exchanged glances, unable to understand the current situation. How had they become Yu Xian’s targets?

“So Young Master fancies the four maids, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum. They are indeed clever and lovely. However, they are ultimately the attendants of Child of Tianshan Mountains. Since Child of Tianshan Mountains is not in the Palace right now, I fear we cannot grant Young Master his wish for the time being.” Fu Minyi said respectfully.

Although Yu Xian was targeting the four women, she dared not make the decision to hand them over to Yu Xian herself. She could only wait for Child of Tianshan Mountains to return before making a decision. Since Yu Xian had resolved Lingjiu Palace’s crisis, the gratitude and respect owed to him still had to be shown.

After Fu Minyi finished speaking, she saw Yu Xian merely looking at her with a faint smile, making her feel as if thorns were pricking her back.

She then said, “Why doesn’t Young Master rest in Lingjiu Palace for a few days, and we can discuss this matter with Child of Tianshan Mountains when she returns?”

Yu Xian’s smile remained unchanged, “Your Child of Tianshan Mountains still does not know where she is right now. Am I supposed to stay here forever if she doesn’t return?”

“This… the Matriarch should return soon.” Fu Minyi said, steeling herself.

“Miss Fu, you are not being honest. If I insist on taking them by force, do you have the ability to stop me?” Yu Xian’s smile turned somewhat cold.

“Young Master…” Fu Minyi dared not gamble. Lingjiu Palace had just suffered a heavy blow; she did not dare to stake the fate of Lingjiu Palace.

“If Young Master forces his way, we will… we will commit suicide,” Mei Jian, one of the four of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum, said.

“Mm, of course you can. It’s just that the entire Lingjiu Palace will be buried with you, even your Child of Tianshan Mountains…” Yu Xian’s smile held a peculiar meaning.

“We… we…” The four women instantly became anxious and flustered.

Fu Minyi was also very uneasy.

“Enough, I was just joking with you all. No need to be so nervous.” Yu Xian suddenly laughed easily.

“Your Child of Tianshan Mountains is currently at a critical juncture. You should hurry and find her back. Miss Fu, you go reorganize the remaining sisters of Lingjiu Palace, then continue to search for Child of Tianshan Mountains with all your might. I will stay here for a few days. If you have any matters, you can approach me directly. With me here, the people of the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands will not dare to cause trouble again, allowing you to focus entirely on finding Child of Tianshan Mountains.” Yu Xian continued speaking.

The people of Lingjiu Palace couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this. They were truly afraid that Yu Xian would resort to force. But looking at Yu Xian, it seemed he was truly joking.

“Yes!” Fu Minyi also relaxed, “Then we ask Young Master to stay in Lingjiu Palace for a few days. We will find Child of Tianshan Mountains as soon as possible.”

“If you cannot find her, search in the direction of Western Xia,” Yu Xian reminded her.

Without Wuy Zi’s opportunity, it was uncertain whether Xu Zhu would encounter Child of Tianshan Mountains and rescue her.

Although Fu Minyi did not know why Yu Xian said that, she still obediently went to make arrangements.

After Fu Minyi led the others away, only the four women of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum remained, looking uneasily at Yu Xian. They wanted to step forward to serve him, yet they were afraid Yu Xian truly had designs on them.

“Ladies, please arrange a residence for me.” Yu Xian looked at the four women, knowing he had genuinely frightened them just now, so he did not scare them further.

“Yes, please follow us, Young Master.” Mei Jian gave her sisters a reassuring look before making a gesture inviting Yu Xian to follow her to the residence.