Chapter 720

Li Qi told Luo Luo Yanjun that the matter of turning the three-headed person into three people could be discussed.

Luo Luo Yanjun was full of joy and hurriedly went to send a message to the perch envoy Nian Nian Shangyou.

Luo Luo Shaojun was worried that Luo Yanjun would cause trouble and even more worried that Nian Nian Shangyou would be detrimental to Li Qi: "Seventh Brother, I see you seem to have injuries; it's best to be cautious and not rashly associate with that person."

Li Li Banfeng instructed Luo Luo Shaojun: "Guard the back garden, let everyone go out. If I don't come out of the garden, no one is allowed to enter."

Luo Shaojun didn't ask anything more, and in less than half an hour, she had handled everything properly.

Li Li Banfeng took down the divine statues from the sunflower's flower head—seventy-eight in total.

He absorbed the popularity of all seventy-eight divine statues and carefully estimated the amount of popularity.

Ninety-five percent or ninety-seven percent?

Or was it enough?

Li Li Banfeng couldn't be sure of the exact number; he felt it should be enough, but it also seemed to be lacking just a little bit.

Returning to the Portable Residence, Li Li Banfeng discussed the promotion with his wife.

His wife's two singing needles were together, circling around, clearly not very confident: "Husband, I have never experienced the promotion to the fourth layer above the clouds. Moreover, this time it's the traveling cultivator path that needs to be promoted. Perhaps you should ask Xue Yingying about traveling cultivator matters."

Xiang Xiang Hongying was putting on makeup in front of the mirror, sweat sliding down her cheeks continuously.

The phonograph grabbed the board and said: "Are you done yet? Husband is about to be promoted; didn't you hear?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying wiped her sweat: "I haven't experienced the fourth layer above the clouds either; I'm afraid I can't figure it out."

"The closer it gets to the critical moment, the less I can count on you!" The phonograph called for Ninth Miss: "Hua Jiuer, you have seen the techniques of the Cloud Sect; you should know how to promote to the fourth layer above the clouds."

Ninth Miss was also in a difficult position: "I have seen the techniques of the Cloud Sect, but I haven't learned them. Moreover, I don't think the techniques of the Cloud Sect should be used this time."

Xiang Xiang Hongying asked: "Why wouldn't they be used? If you don't know that, can't you ascend to the fourth layer above the clouds?"

Ninth Miss said: "The physique of the third layer above the clouds cannot hold the popularity of the fourth layer. Using the techniques of the Cloud Sect is to store the excess popularity.

Now Ah Qi is already at the fourth layer above the clouds, and the popularity can be contained, so the techniques of the Cloud Sect are not needed, so..."

The phonograph said: "So what?"

Ninth Miss lowered her head, looking slightly ashamed: "So I can't help either."

Li Li Banfeng looked around the house and turned to look at his wife: "Then I can only go find Jiang Linger."

The phonograph rubbed against Li Li Banfeng with her speaker: "Husband—then go!"

"Wife, wait in the main room first. I might need your help later."

"I will listen to whatever Husband says."

The phonograph sent Li Li Banfeng to the door and looked back at the room full of people.

Xiang Xiang Hongying continued to put on makeup, applying lipstick over and over again.

Hua Jiuer stepped forward to help Xiang Xiang Hongying comb her hair. The braid was done, then undone, and after being undone, she braided it again.

No one else dared to speak, only the Tang Dao spoke.

"A marshal can hold a boat in his stomach; the master is just going out to find a woman outside. Thinking about it, it's not a big deal."

Xiang Xiang Hongying and Hua Jiuer looked at the phonograph together.

The phonograph said angrily: "What are you looking at me for? Isn't it because you are useless? If there was even one useful one, would it have been cheap for that one outside!"

Li Li Banfeng went to the Jade Emerald Building. Jiang Linger was doing needlework. She looked up at Li Li Banfeng and asked: "What do you want?"

Li Li Banfeng said calmly: "Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Jiang Linger lowered her head and continued embroidering: "Speak quickly if you have something to say."

She was so straightforward, and Li Li Banfeng could only speak the truth: "I am about to be promoted again."

Jiang Linger was startled: "Didn't you just ascend to the fourth layer above the clouds? Why are you ascending again?"

Li Li Banfeng said: "You know, I run two businesses. If one is promoted, the other must follow."

While speaking, Li Li Banfeng's legs kept shaking.

Jiang Linger looked at Li Li Banfeng's legs: "Your other path is the traveling cultivator path. I don't know much about traveling cultivators. It would be best if a traveling cultivator could come to help."

She agreed!

Li Li Banfeng really hadn't expected Jiang Linger to agree so readily!

Li Li Banfeng nodded and said: "That's easy to say."

Jiang Linger thought for a moment and said: "The residential and traveling paths conflict. I don't know how you've made it to today. Does anyone know the technique of reconciliation between them?"

"Yes!" Li Li Banfeng was very confident about this. When he went from the land level to above the clouds, the residential and traveling paths were promoted at the same time; his wife must know how to reconcile them.

Jiang Linger asked again: "Do you have a Profound Essence Pill on you?"

"Yes!" He was never short of Profound Essence Pills.

Jiang Linger nodded: "Then let's do it."

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She acted so briskly, yet it filled Li Li Banfeng's heart with guilt.

Jiang Linger continued her needlework, as if she had no intention of blaming Li Li Banfeng.

Li Li Banfeng used the technique of the Connected Bridal Chamber to bring out his wife and Xiang Xiang Hongying.

Jiang Linger was expressionless and whispered: "This guy is too rampant; he actually brought the woman from outside home!"

The Jade Emerald Building whispered slowly in her ear: "It's not just the woman from outside; he even brought the house from outside." Jiang Linger looked out the window for a long time: "Where is the house from outside? Where was it built?"

The Jade Emerald Building whispered again: "I don't know where that house is, but I can perceive it. Be careful; the two women he brought are not kind either."

Jiang Linger looked at Xiang Xiang Hongying and the phonograph. Xiang Xiang Hongying showed no fear and glared at Jiang Linger: "What are you looking at?

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The phonograph dodged a bit and didn't talk to Jiang Linger.

Li Li Banfeng instructed the three: "This promotion is very dangerous. Whatever grievances you have, put them aside for now. We must work together to survive this tribulation."

The phonograph spat out steam: "Husband is right; we must work together."

Jiang Linger looked at the two and said: "Which of you is the traveling cultivator?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying didn't speak, and the phonograph pinched her: "Someone is asking you a question!"

Jiang Linger said to Xiang Xiang Hongying: "Help him prepare the realm for promotion first."

Xiang Xiang Hongying asked: "What is the realm for promotion?"

The phonograph said: "It's to create a good environment for Husband."

Xiang Xiang Hongying still didn't understand: "When you helped Seventh Brother promote before, I didn't see you create any good environment."

The phonograph explained patiently: "Residential cultivators promote in a house, which is a good environment. Wine cultivators promote while soaking in a wine jar, which is also called a good environment!"

Xiang Xiang Hongying understood now: "Seventh Brother, use the technique of 'Traveling Through a Qianshan' and think about the wind and clouds."

Li Li Banfeng thought for a moment: "What kind of wind and clouds?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying thought about how to describe it: "A gentle breeze and pleasant clouds, clouds rolling and clouds relaxing."

These eight short words really made Li Li Banfeng hear some charm. Li Li Banfeng sat by the bed and thought for a moment; clouds appeared in the room, and gusts of cold wind blew.

"The wind should be warmer and softer, and the clouds should be a bit thicker." Xiang Xiang Hongying gently rubbed Li Li Banfeng's forehead and helped him lie down on the bed.

The duration of 'Traveling Through a Qianshan' was very short, but with Xiang Xiang Hongying's help, Li Li Banfeng persisted a bit longer.

The clouds in the room slowly wrapped around Li Li Banfeng, blowing warm and gentle breezes, and Li Li Banfeng quickly entered a dream.

Jiang Linger looked at Li Li Banfeng: "Isn't this just sleeping? What kind of promotion realm is this?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying sneered: "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. When I promoted before, I just slept and it was done."

Jiang Linger said: "Do you think this is so easy to fool? Are you really a traveling cultivator?"

"Who are you saying is fooling?"

Jiang Linger looked at Xiang Xiang Hongying, and Xiang Xiang Hongying stared at Jiang Linger. Seeing they were about to fight, the phonograph hurriedly mediated in the middle.

"Miss Jiang, Xiang Xiang Hongying is the leader of the traveling cultivators. Her methods are a bit rough, but they might not be useless. Let's get started quickly and help our Husband promote."

Jiang Linger hummed: "Just two concubines, and you dare to call him Husband in front of me?"

This sentence ignited Xiang Xiang Hongying: "Who are you calling a concubine? Do you have any sense of propriety yourself?"

"Propriety?" Jiang Linger sneered. "Just look at the two of you; do you think you have the qualifications to compete with me for the position of main wife?"

These two short sentences hit Xiang Xiang Hongying's heart with every word.

Xiang Xiang Hongying pulled out her long sword: "What part of me is not as good as you? With your looks, you dare to be arrogant in front of us sisters? I think you've lived enough!"

The phonograph scolded angrily: "Xue Yingying! Don't make trouble; we'll talk after saving Husband."

Jiang Linger looked at Xiang Xiang Hongying's sword: "The edge is okay. This thing will be useful later; put it down first."

The phonograph was puzzled. What use could a sword have?

But she didn't dare to ask more, and she didn't even dare to look at Jiang Linger.

The phonograph herself felt it was absurd; she had become like this, and Jiang Linger couldn't possibly recognize her.

But she was afraid; every time she saw Jiang Linger, she felt a pain in her heart.

She took the music box out of Li Li Banfeng's body and played music for Li Li Banfeng, which could ensure Li Li Banfeng fell into a deep sleep for a long time.

Jiang Linger uncovered Li Li Banfeng's clothes: "Help him wash up first."

The phonograph was good at this; she often helped Li Li Banfeng wash his body, cleaning every part of him.

Jiang Linger lifted the vital point and said to Xiang Xiang Hongying: "Prepare the knife."

Xiang Xiang Hongying was shocked: "Where are you putting the knife?"

Jiang Linger pointed at the vital point: "Don't you recognize this?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying said in horror: "Are you crazy? Can you put a knife here? You don't want to cut this off, do you?"

Jiang Linger said: "How can you promote without cutting it?"

Xiang Xiang Hongying was furious: "What will he use later if you cut it off?"

"I'm not asking you to cut it all off," Jiang Linger didn't want to explain. "Hold it, I'm doing it."

Xiang Xiang Hongying held the vital point, and Jiang Linger tried Xiang Xiang Hongying's sword, felt it wasn't handy, and turned to pick up her own scissors.

She made a small incision below the vital point, and Xiang Xiang Hongying trembled with fear: "Look carefully; if you cut it wrong, he won't be able to live in the future!"

Jiang Linger said: "Last time he came, his popularity was excessive, and he needed to cut the meridians to turn part of the popularity into yang energy.

This time the situation is the opposite; his popularity is a bit short, probably about ninety-nine percent. The remaining one percent must be made up with yang energy, so I have to cut other meridians and re-dredge them."

Xiang Xiang Hongying understood roughly, but she couldn't rest easy, and her hands gripped tighter.

Jiang Linger said: "Stop holding it; if it comes out, the yang energy will dissipate, which will be even harder to deal with. Use your technique to push him forward and speed up the promotion."

If it was just about speed, Xiang Xiang Hongying really knew what to do.

She used her fingertips to gently press and rub Li Li Banfeng's body, and Li Li Banfeng's flesh trembled continuously under his skin.

This was no ordinary method; this was 'Breaking Through Ten Thousand Rivers.'

Don't think Xiang Xiang Hongying only knew how to be ruthless; she also knew gentle methods. She used 'Breaking Through Ten Thousand Rivers' to stimulate Li Li Banfeng,

but without hurting him, allowing Li Li Banfeng in his sleep to perceive danger through 'Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Calamity,' thereby accelerating the speed of promotion on his own.

Jiang Linger asked again: "Who has the Profound Essence Pill?"

The phonograph opened her front box: "I have it here."

Jiang Linger said to the phonograph: "You watch the situation and give it to him. I can't say for sure how much to eat. It's best to divide the pill into small pieces and give it to him slowly. During this time, you must ensure his breath is stable. How far you can do this depends on your ability."

This heat was hard to grasp, but fortunately, the phonograph knew Li Li Banfeng well enough, and her grasp of the medication was precise.

Jiang Linger carefully probed the meridians and used yang energy to slowly make up for the missing popularity.

The three of them were busy all night. The next morning, Li Li Banfeng's condition stabilized, which meant the promotion had been successful.

Li Li Banfeng was still sleeping, and the phonograph and Xiang Xiang Hongying had nowhere to go, so they could only stay in the Jade Emerald Building.

Xiang Xiang Hongying still didn't like Jiang Linger, but fortunately, Jiang Linger didn't care about her and just kept her head down doing needlework.

By dusk, Li Li Banfeng's condition was much better, and in another hour or so, he seemed to be waking up.

Jiang Linger looked at Li Li Banfeng and sighed: "The flowers at home are not as fragrant as the wild ones. This man has no conscience. When he wakes up, I'm afraid he'll follow you two fox spirits again!"

Xiang Xiang Hongying pulled out her long sword, wanting to fight Jiang Linger to the death: "Who are you calling a wild flower? Who are you calling a fox spirit? When I entered the house, Seventh Brother didn't even know you. If we're talking about wild flowers, it must be you!"

The phonograph kept pulling Xiang Xiang Hongying, but she saw Jiang Linger holding two packages and handing them to Xiang Xiang Hongying and Zhao Zhao Xiao Wan: "Regardless of who is the flower at home, we have met after all. Please accept this small token."

Xiang Xiang Hongying took the package and didn't rush to open it.

She hated Jiang Linger, but she felt Jiang Linger's straightforwardness was somewhat compatible with her own.

Having accepted someone's gift, if she didn't give a return gift, wouldn't it seem like she lacked stature?

Xiang Xiang Hongying handed her sword to Jiang Linger: "This sword is well-made; you keep it."

Jiang Linger didn't decline and took the sword directly.

This sword wasn't brought by Xiang Xiang Hongying herself; it was a weapon collected when Li Li Banfeng fought others. Its value wasn't very high, but it had been with Xiang Xiang Hongying for many days, so it was considered a sincere gift.

The phonograph was in a difficult position.

What could she use as a return gift?

She had a pile of cheap jewelry and rouge in her front cabinet; these things were definitely not suitable for giving as gifts.

Besides these, there were the wrench given by the Peddler and the pliers given by Ayi; these were used to repair the small train, not suitable as gifts, and couldn't be given to others.

What else was there?

There were quite a few silver dollars; would using this as a return gift be too vulgar?

But she really couldn't think of a suitable item.

Just as the phonograph felt it was difficult, she suddenly heard Xiang Xiang Hongying shout: "Your hands are really skillful; this dress is so beautiful!"

A dress?

Jiang Linger gave a dress?

The phonograph was startled. Was this mocking her?

She was a phonograph; what kind of dress would she need to wear?

Could it be a slow cloth?

The phonograph opened the package and looked; the package did contain a dress.

It had sleeves, a collar, and a skirt.

This was clearly not a dress for a phonograph; it was a dress for a person.

The phonograph held the dress and looked at Jiang Linger.

Jiang Linger sat under the window, looked up at the phonograph, and said: "I don't know if this dress fits."

The phonograph didn't speak for a long time. Between the spitting of steam, many dewdrops hung on the speaker.

The dress that was originally hanging on the needle suddenly fell to the ground.

Did she recognize it?

How did she recognize it?

Could it be that she recognized it by the sound?

Xiang Xiang Hongying picked up the dress and looked at the phonograph: "It fits quite well; accept it."

The phonograph carefully held the dress and said to Jiang Linger: "The dress is truly beautiful, but I don't know what I should give you in return."

Jiang Linger picked up her needlework and said while doing it: "I used to love singing opera, but I could never sing well. Can you sing opera?"

"Yes," the wife answered softly.

Jiang Linger said: "Then sing a piece for me."

"Which piece would you like to hear, sister?"

"I like 'Joy of Meeting' the most. Can you sing it?"

The phonograph put the dress into the front cabinet and placed the needle on the record.

"The forest flowers have faded their spring red, too hurried, helpless against the morning cold rain and evening wind, evening wind,

Rouge tears, lingering drunk, when will we meet again? Life is naturally full of long-lasting regrets, water flowing long to the east."

The phonograph's voice was trembling.

But Jiang Linger didn't mind; she did her needlework very seriously and listened to the opera very seriously, just like in the opera house back then.

She helped her sew clothes, she sang songs for her, and she hid a piece of cake in the dress, and the two of them shared it together.

Xiang Xiang Hongying turned her face toward the window; hearing this song made her want to shed tears, but she was afraid of being laughed at if she shed tears at this time.

Li Li Banfeng got out of bed silently and listened quietly to his wife singing opera.

He didn't disturb his wife, nor did he disturb Jiang Linger.

He quietly put on his clothes, put on his hat, and left the Jade Emerald Building.

Seeing Li Qi walk out of the back garden, Luo Luo Shaojun looked pleasantly surprised: "Seventh Brother, are you okay?"

This girl had guarded the door for a day and a night. Li Li Banfeng took a Profound Essence Pill and gave it to Luo Luo Shaojun.

This promotion was successful, and Luo Shaojun had made a significant contribution.

Luo Shaojun also recognized this pill and firmly refused to accept it.

"Seventh Brother, this is too precious—"

"Are you not listening to me? I'm giving it to you, so you should accept it. Call Luo Yanjun over in a moment; I have something to tell her."

Luo Luo Shaojun was a bit afraid: "Seventh Brother, Luo Yanjun said she didn't mean to harm you; there might be some misunderstanding here."

Li Li Banfeng laughed: "Rest assured, I'm not here to settle scores with her. I have a good business deal to do with her."

Before long, Luo Shaojun brought Luo Yanjun over. Li Li Banfeng said: "Tell that fish envoy tomorrow that this matter can be discussed."

Luo Luo Yanjun was full of joy: "Seventh Brother, no need to wait until tomorrow; we can talk today. I'll go tell him right now." Li Li Banfeng said: "It's already late; isn't this time inappropriate?"

"It's appropriate!" Luo Yanjun agreed immediately. "Seventh Brother is a Prince; whatever time you summon him is appropriate!"

Li Li Banfeng went to the East Courtyard. Nian Nian Shangyou really had some shrewdness. Seeing Li Li Banfeng, there was no joy on his face,

but rather some weariness.

This was to give Li Li Banfeng a show of power; his intention was to make Li Li Banfeng understand that he wasn't begging Li Li Banfeng to do business.

"Your Highness, summoning this subordinate so late, is there an urgent matter?"

This was not in accordance with etiquette, but Li Li Banfeng didn't mind and answered seriously: "I'm looking for you to do business; isn't that an urgent matter?"

Nian Nian Shangyou laughed: "Your Highness, does this mean you've agreed?"

"Agreed," Li Li Banfeng nodded, "but the price must be renegotiated."

Nian Nian Shangyou nodded: "Your Highness, please speak."

Li Li Banfeng said: "For the first price, two first-class weapons are too few; I want three."

Nian Nian Shangyou hesitated for a moment: "I will report this to my master. First-class weapons are extremely precious; this matter must be considered in the long term."

That was what he said, but Nian Nian Shangyou was confident in his heart; adding one more first-class weapon was something his master would likely agree to.

Li Li Banfeng continued: "For the second price, twenty pieces of new land are too few; I want twenty."

Nian Nian Shangyou's two whiskers on his upper lip trembled: "This is—a bit difficult."

The altar had been destroyed, and twenty pieces of new land were not easy to come by. His master probably wouldn't agree to this price.

Li Li Banfeng laughed: "Don't worry, there's a third price. I don't lack popularity, so this price needs to be changed."

"How does Your Highness want to change it?"

Li Li Banfeng said: "I demand that Zhaoge release the Train Eunuch."

"That won't do!" Nian Nian Shangyou looked horrified. "Your Highness, you are making things difficult for me. How can this matter be easily—"

"Look at you, why are you in such a hurry?" Li Li Banfeng laughed. "I'm not making things difficult for you. Since you can't make the decision, go back and discuss it well with your master. I'll wait for your reply."

Nian Nian Shangyou didn't know how to discuss it; he didn't even know how to bring up such a matter.

After thinking for a long time, Nian Nian Shangyou calmed down a little. At least the first price could be discussed, and the chance of success was very high.

But if he went back and negotiated the first price, and Prince Prince Pingyuan insisted on choosing another price, wouldn't the matter still be ruined?

"If Your Highness has an intention, can you speak clearly so this subordinate can have an answer when I go back?"

Li Li Banfeng frowned: "You are not straightforward; why are you speaking foreign languages again?"

Nian Nian Shangyou could only speak even more plainly: "This subordinate wants to ask, which price does Your Highness want to choose?"

"Choose?" Li Li Banfeng was stunned. "Who told you I have to choose? Three-headed person, three roots—I want all three prices!"

PS: Turning a three-headed person into three people and collecting three prices is quite reasonable!

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I wish my most beloved dear readers a very auspicious Year of the Snake and may everything go as you wish!