Chapter 169: Chapter 90: The Demonic Black Toad of Sea-Sealing Mountain, Twin Phoenixes Vying for the Dragon
"There’s a way to resolve it here, but it certainly poses a threat."
"Hehehe, I’ve learned that people here use the most ancient method to deal with the Headless Buddha."
"Though the Headless Buddha escaped, it still died, didn’t it?
What we need is Corpse Purification Incense, and we’ll deal with this land through trade first.
Let’s talk more once we’ve understood it better."
"Alright, I’ll listen to you."
"You should first transport these ten boxes of Corpse Purification Incense back. It’s hard to preserve decomposing corpses, but with this incense, it will be much better, and... meat cured with this incense will lose its fishy odor."
"Going back and forth will take a year.
Next time you return, I hope to see that your understanding of this land has deepened.
Then, we’ll decide whether we want to swallow this place."
"Go ahead."
The brief conversation ended.
The giant black tuatara, as large as a mountain, suddenly began to "overflow" with those "uneven" bumps all around its body.
After overflowing, they floated in the sea.
Upon closer inspection, these were clearly not just bumps but one small ferocious black tuatara after another.
Moreover, the spices had been pressed into their bellies.
Several shadows mounted the black tuatara.
The black tuatara flicked its tail and swiftly traveled east along the ocean current leading from Qing River to the sea.
Not long...
More small black tuataras emerged.
These black tuataras were scurrying around the sea floor, frightening the nearby sea fish into a panicked escape, some even directly diving into Qing River.
In a certain scene, some fish with a slightly red hue and emitting a dan flavor also became a delightful meal for these small black tuataras.
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...
Meanwhile, Tian Yuan, who successfully traded Firefly Fragrance, had returned to Cyan Wood Province and, after a brief rest, was escorted back to Xiongshan County by the Li family’s cavalry.
Usually prone to jealousy, Wei Yao now seemed to have a rather good relationship with Tian Yuan.
She rode alongside, close to Tian Yuan’s carriage.
The window slightly lifted.
"Is the spice really that expensive?" Wei Yao asked curiously.
Tian Yuan responded warmly, "Each has their own way. People genuinely come sincerely willing to pay this much."
"The aroma of this Firefly Fragrance is just okay. Although it’s good, if I had to spend this much money to buy it, I certainly wouldn’t be willing," Wei Yao murmured.
Tian Yuan laughed and said, "Little sister, everyone has different tastes. Some people from certain places might particularly prefer this spice, right?
Moreover, Firefly Fragrance, besides its unique aroma, has other uses――preserving food.
Whenever meat is cured with this spice, it can be preserved for a long time, which is very useful for some people."
"Certain places..." Wei Yao thought for a moment, "Overseas?"
Tian Yuan said, "Perhaps, but that doesn’t concern us for now. Maybe next time I go, I can try digging deeper to see if there’s a chance to open overseas routes for my Li family."
"Next time... You won’t be able to go next time." Wei Yao said, "When our husband returns, he’ll surely pamper you and won’t let you go out and endure hardships anymore."
Tian Yuan showed a mischievous smile and suddenly said, "Pamper you."
Wei Yao was taken aback and said, "Clearly, it’s pampering you."
Tian Yuan said, "He takes you out and has never taken me.
When he’s on the couch, he even commented that your legs are beautifully shaped.
Good sister, I really envy you having such strong, long legs.
Unfortunately, I’m not a Martial Artist, so I’m afraid I can only..."
Before she finished speaking, Wei Yao’s cheeks turned red, repeatedly saying, "No way."
Tian Yuan laughed, "Yes."
Wei Yao said, "No."
Tian Yuan smiled, revealing two dimples, "Our husband is just pampering you."
Wei Yao’s ears turned red and said, "Pampering you."
Tian Yuan whispered, "Pampering your legs."
Wei Yao’s heart pounded as she said, "Pampering your legs!"
"You."
"You."
The two women bickered, becoming more embarrassed as they spoke, blushing furiously.
After a while, they started laughing together.
Laughing, Wei Yao suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Sister, that princess is going to return with our husband. Surely, she will bring quite a few maidservants and even palace eunuchs. What are you going to do?"
Tian Yuan fell silent.
Wei Yao said, "No matter what, I’m definitely on your side, sister. So what if she’s a princess? Can a princess just do whatever she wants, being arrogant and domineering?"
Tian Yuan remained quiet for a while, before softly smiling and saying, "I trust our husband."
Wei Yao said, "Clearly, you don’t trust him. Otherwise, why would you hesitate for so long?"
Saying this, she pulled the reins, squeezing the horse’s belly with her strong long legs, and rode forward fiercely with a gun in hand.
Inside the carriage, Tian Yuan’s smile slowly faded, showing a hint of melancholy...
The heavens cannot have two suns, a mountain cannot have two tigers, martial prowess cannot have two leaders...
This principle also applies to... the harem.
Nevertheless, from ancient times, even among wives and concubines, there has always been a ranking order.
Yet Great Yin has given Prince Qing the unique privilege: two legitimate wives of equal status, with no hierarchy.
Tian Yuan rested her chin in her hand, gently sighing.
...
A few days later.
Tian Yuan and Wei Yao successfully returned to Xiongshan County.
And within a couple of days, Prince Qing’s convoy from the capital, as well as the Prime Minister’s convoy, arrived outside Xiongshan County.
Carriages and horses stretched endlessly, resembling a military march.
