Supreme Emperor of Mist

"Two brothers... Please excuse me." the elder on top of the black crow left after cupping his hands together at the other two elders.

Moving in a flash, the elder took all the disciples from the Evil Infant Sect and left in a hurry without looking back.

A correction... Except for Peng Yan, who's unwillingly left.

Now, without outsider's disturbance, the process of capturing all the bandits and remnants of the Evil Infant Sect soldiers went on without a hitch. It was controlled almost the same time the bloody mist created by Lang Xue dissipates.

There were less than five people who remained inside after the mist dissipates.

The first one is Shan Xiong Xin, who protects himself using his Sky Dragon Turbulence Body. The next would be Huang Ping and Wang Xun, who were hiding inside the Curtain of Royalty.

As for the two remaining people, they were officers serving under Xu Xin Cheng. Unfortunate for Lang Xue, his life was forfeited the moment he executes the Demonic Altar technique. His corpse has turned into a stone by the time all there's no longer any bloody mist remained.

After the soldiers gathered together and gotten all the information they required from the surviving bandits, Sun Wu Jian personally led an army to capture all the bandit's stronghold.

This rolled down the curtain of their subjugating mission to retake the Flame Demon Mountain from the hand of the Hushan Bandits and Evil Infant Sect.

By the time they returned to Fuyun City, everyone was hailed as heroes. The southern city also organized three days and night banquets to welcome all the heroes home.

And just like this, a week has passed.

It was naturally a busy week for Sun Wu Jian as there was too much for him to do after retaking the Flame Demon Mountain. But coincidence or not, the capital was having a migration plan going on. This allowed the Yunshan Province to have a steady flow of population and manpower Sun Wu Jian needed to retake the Flame Demon Mountain for his own.

The captives they caught during the subjugation mission also allowed the Yunshan Province to have an influx of workers ready for Sun Wu Jian's disposal.

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"Beloved husband," Hu Jia came to Qin Lan's side. Her appearance was like a blooming flower by his side, bringing him smiles worthy of toppling the city walls.

Beside her were Zhuge Xinyu and Zhuge Yanyu, the two young lasses who've been improving their skill in alchemy during his absence. After knowing that their teacher's wife was injured and losing her years of cultivation achievement, the two were seen accompanying Hu Jia wherever she goes.

"Yes, my beloved wife." Qin Lan rolled the bamboo scroll up and stashed it aside. Smiling as he faced Hu Jia, he decided to give her all the time she wants whenever she came to him. At the very least, this is what he can promise to do for her.

"I've talked with Mei-Er... Do you still remember what it's about?" Hu Jia asked. The two lasses quickly moved the cushion to Qin Lan's side so their teacher's wife can sit by his side when they're talking.

And to make it considerate, the two immediately brought a few Jeweled Lotus Candies on a platter along with some tea to serve them before leaving the two inside the room.

"Don't you feel that the two young lasses have grown up by a lot from the moment you came back?" Qin Lan chuckled as he played with Hu Jia's hair. Looking back on this woman seated by his side, Qin Lan felt somewhat guilty back then.

"You're changing our topic again." Hu Jia pouted because Qin Lan tried to move the subject of their conversation again.

"But... Yes, the two have been growing up beautifully. Aren't you impressed by their talent in refining pills? They can even refine the Flesh Foundation Pill nowadays." Hu Jia smiled after she pouted for a minute. There were no reasons for her to keep insisting on what Qin Lan doesn't want to talk about.

Furthermore, she knew that the issue with the Flame Demon Mountain is yet to over. It was just a short honeymoon period for both of them before Qin Lan has to make a trip over to the ex-bandit stronghold.

Even right now, Sun Wu Jian is yet to return from the expedition because it was too much for him to handle. If it's was not because Qin Lan and the others were helping from here, it would take Sun Wu Jian over a year to deal with the Flame Demon Mountain.

"I am. To think that our Qin Faction would have two more talented experts in Alchemy made me happy. What have you been doing recently in your free time?" Qin Lan asked. Knowing that Hu Jia wasn't someone that willingly sat down and basked under the sunlight and moonlight like a flower, Qin Lan shows a hint of curiosity about her day-to-day activities.

"What else? I've... Spend some money... Of course..." Hu Jia was almost raising her voice as she speaks, but thinking about spending Qin Lan's money made her lowered her voice again. To her, using her husband's money recklessly was seen as an act of immaturity in her eyes.

"Are - Are you unhappy that I spent too much recently? If you do, then I'll stop wasting them, alright?" Hu Jia said. Her two index fingers were tapping at each other as she lowered her head while speaking.

'Is this still my lioness wife? The one that controlled over a hundred workers of the Qin-Zhou Medicine Store?' Qin Lan grinned. He felt clueless because he felt that he had a hard-on by looking at Hu Jia behaving like this.

Qin Lan had an urge to grab her and plant a kiss on her lips the moment he sees her like this. If it wasn't because they're currently in the Medicine Store's office, he would jump on her right now.

"Husband... Mind yourself!" Hu Jia slapped his chest. As his wife, how can she be oblivious when she sees something is standing up around Qin Lan's crotch area?

"What is there for me to mind about? I am with my wife, in my shop, in my office." Qin Lan chuckled. Extending his hand out and grabbing her waist by surprise, Qin Lan pulled her to his side.

"I'm not going to lose to you this time. I'll - I'll... Ah..." Hu Jia resisted. But she eventually failed. Moaning for the entire afternoon, the two of them finally ended their adventurous session the moment the moon finally came into sight.

"I've purchased a textile shop, a restaurant, and a clayware workshop nearby. I am thinking about making a few things to sell when there's time." Hu Jia said as she leaned on the top of Qin Lan's chest and listening to his calming heartbeat.

"That sounds nice. Have you thought about what you're going to sell from the shop?" Qin Lan asked.

"Of course! I'm going to make the Qin-Zhou Medicine Store promote my own clothing line first. The Clayware Workshop will also produce some good quality pill bottles for the medicine store." said Hu Jia.

"Then... What about the restaurant?" Qin Lan asked.

"The restaurant... I'll be using that to promote a few signature dishes that you really like. I wanted to sell something flavorful there," asked Hu Jia.

"But I have no idea what I wanted to sell for now... I'm still looking for people to search for some culinary ingredients for me right now," she added before rubbing her face on Qin Lan's chest.

"Do you want me to give you some help?" Qin Lan asked. Based on his own knowledge and ways, it will be as simple as a flick of his finger if Qin Lan wanted to come up with something.

"No! I know you're resourceful, but I hate to rely on you with everything. This made me seem useless when I am by your side. I - I wanted to show everyone that I am someone capable too... I'm not some useless lady who can only rely on my husband for protection." Hu Jia said.

"Well... Since that's what you want, I'll keep myself filled with expectation as I wait for you to show me what you can do. But you'll have to promise me that you won't hesitate to ask me if there's anything you need me. Do we have a deal?" Qin Lan placed his hand on Hu Jia's cheek and gave her lovely dimple a pinch.

"En!" Hu Jia nodded.

"So... Shall I bring you out to the Spiritual Herb Garden to catch a few fishes so we can have a grilled fish together as our dinner tonight? I've heard that the fishes they caught there are fleshy and sweet because they're fed with the roots and leaves from the spiritual herbs all the time." said Qin Lan.

"You! I know you're doing it on purpose... But I really want to eat the grilled fish... Can we go after... One more?" Hu Jia lightly hammered Qin Lan's chest as she replied. And to Qin Lan's surprise, she's still energetic enough to ask for another round of special treatment.

**AHH...**

Once again, the seductive sound came. By now, the workers have already get used to it.

"They're at it again? We're going to expect a little young master soon if this continues." the worker said.