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Chapter 1625: Chapter 106: Strategy! 9-Tailed Demon Emperor and Emperor Xiu_4

Emperor Xiu was stunned on the spot.

What kind of trick is this!?

Could it be… a new kind of ruse, a calculated act of suffering?

But, Master Shouzhe, what makes you think that hitting your own daughter would make me feel distressed?

Yet, as the beating went on, while Wang Lixian was crying her heart out, faint traces of Immortal Spirit Qi began to escape along with her teardrops, gradually dissipating throughout the Void Suite.

“This is…” Emperor Xiu gasped in shock, his voice trembling, “Immortal Spirit Qi. This… this… Could this girl be…?”

Immortal Spirit Qi is an incredibly rare form of pure energy in this world, typically produced only by the great figures who have reached the True Immortal Realm.

However, some natural-born Immortal Seeds of Immortal Plants can, as they mature and their grade rises, gradually begin generating traces of Immortal Spirit Qi as well.

As for Half-Immortal Plants like Emperor Xiu, even if cultivated to their peak, they might produce minuscule amounts of Immortal Spirit Qi over a long period of time. But the quantity would be exceedingly scarce, far less than what Lixian has.

Moreover, even among Immortal Spirit Qi, its attributes and characteristics differ significantly.

The Immortal Spirit Qi produced by Wang Lixian clearly bore the traits of life energy, granting it special effects like healing and restoring vitality.

“Daddy, this isn’t Grandpa Emperor’s fault. It’s all Little Immortal’s own bad habits. Booohoo! Little Immortal was wrong. Little Immortal promises to study hard.” Despite being disciplined, Wang Lixian still loyally defended the doting Emperor Longchang.

“You are incorrigible!” Wang Shouzhe, furious, struck even harder.

Emperor Xiu suddenly became incredibly nervous. “Master Shouzhe, could it be that this child is an Immortal Seed?”

“What if she is? If she grows crooked, even if she becomes a full-fledged Immortal Plant, she would only bring calamity to the world.” Wang Shouzhe scolded sternly.

“Stop hitting her, please stop!! Master Shouzhe, have you gone mad? This is an Immortal Seed!” Emperor Xiu was completely thrown off his previous calm demeanor, jumping in panic. “Don’t damage her!”

“Fine, for Emperor Xiu’s sake today, I will spare you—just this once.” Wang Shouzhe finally stopped reluctantly, growling, “Now go and thank Emperor Xiu properly.”

“Thank you, Grandpa Xiu, for pleading on my behalf.” Wang Lixian finally got up, clutching her sore backside pitifully, and bowed to Emperor Xiu with her tear-streaked face resembling a delicate flower in the rain, evoking undeniable pity.

“Good child, good child,” Emperor Xiu said, trembling with emotion as he helped her up. “How old are you now? How is it that at such a young age, you’ve already undergone transformation? Is your foundation stable?”

“I…”

Wang Lixian was about to answer but suddenly remembered her father’s previous instructions.

Her delicate brows furrowed suddenly. “Grandpa Xiu, why are you so filthy? Your hair is all dry and yellow, and you have so many fungal spots. Ugh… the smell of fungus…”

Wang Lixian backed away two steps, looking a little frightened.

Although she had just been beaten, she still obediently followed her father’s plan.

Daddy said this isn’t deception; it’s his way of persuading Grandpa Xiu to treat his illness. This is called a ‘benevolent lie.’

Wang Shouzhe took the opportunity to pull Wang Lixian back protectively, speaking solemnly, “Lixian, go home first. Black Wilt Disease and certain fungi can spread among Spirit Plants.”

“Alright, Daddy, Grandpa Xiu, I’ll head home now.” Having played her part, Wang Lixian politely bowed, then hobbled away clutching her sore backside.

Watching Wang Lixian’s departing figure, Emperor Xiu’s heart shattered.

He had wanted to spend more time with Little Immortal, but her fearful gaze and the possibility of contagion left him feeling terribly unsettled.

“Emperor Xiu, senior,” Wang Shouzhe seized the chance and bid farewell. “I have matters to attend to at home, so I won’t disturb your rest any further.”

“Alright, alright.”

Emperor Xiu, now utterly lost in thought, watched helplessly as Wang Shouzhe prepared to leave.

Just as Wang Shouzhe was about to step out the door, Emperor Xiu finally couldn’t hold back any longer and suddenly called out, “Master Shouzhe, is this illness of mine curable?”

“Yes!”

Wang Shouzhe paused in his stride, answering with firm conviction.

…

In the days that followed, the Wang family didn’t rush to initiate the second round of negotiations. Instead, they allowed the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom’s guests to continue enjoying the modern luxurious lifestyle.

If there’s no demand, then we’ll make one for you.

The old saying goes: transitioning from frugality to indulgence is easy, but returning to frugality from indulgence is hard. Once these demons got accustomed to the Wang family’s opulent lifestyle, could they still adapt to their cold and austere territories, living like ascetics as they once did?

From the moment they arrived at the Wang family, Wang Shouzhe knew—they had already lost!

Once their mindsets wavered and they started craving and desiring human goods, the next step would be… harvesting demon labor—no, rather, advancing mutual cooperation, ushering in a new era of peaceful coexistence between humans and demons.

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