Supreme Emperor of Mist

"Chi-Lan Marquis, is there any problem with the young maidens we've arranged for you? It seems that you've sent all of them off after giving them some pills." the village chief came forward and asked. There's a worry deep inside him that Qin Lan might be dissatisfied with what he has to offer.

"Young Marquis, would you like us to bring you a few more? If you have any specific conditions that we could fulfill, please let us know." the chief's wife also made her way to her husband's side to give him some help.

"Please don't be too concern about this. My liege is just not interested in the young maidens as he was a married man." the officer beside Qin Lan's side speaks on his behalf.

"Then... Is there anything we can do for the Marquis? It would be helpful if this loyal officer could share some tips to satisfy the Marquis." the chief's wife politely bows herself at the officer.

"My lord has three beautiful wives. If both the village chief and his beloved wife do have some idea on how he can make his women happy, I believe my liege would be delighted." the officer laughed.

"You! Get back on your seat and enjoy your drink!" Qin Lan gently reprimands the officer for getting carried away. But it was just an act as the officer indirectly brought up what he actually wants.

"I think I know what the Marquis is looking for, dear husband. Perhaps we can mention that matter to the lord to see if he's interested?" the chief's wife was smart enough to notice the officer's hint from just a simple sentence.

"Maybe, we can bring this matter up to the Marquis and see if he can help?" his wife continued.

"Beloved wife, how can we disturb his lord's casual visit just because the village is incapable of handling a menial matter like this? If this news went to the ears of other village's chiefs, your husband might become the laughing stock in the entire Shuiyue County!" the village chief said.

"Feel free to speak if there's anything in your mind. You don't have to worry about offending me because you've spoken something you shouldn't." Qin Lan smiled and down another cup of wine after expressing himself.

"Then... This village chief will follow what the Marquis said."

"Actually, today was the second day of harvest for the once a quarter blooming season for the Luminescent Lotus. But unfortunately, we're unable to meet the order for this season." the village chief carried a sad expression on his face as he spoke about this.

"Is there a problem with this season's yield?" Qin Lan asked.

"Answering to the Marquis... Yes."

"The villagers are indeed having some problem harvesting the Luminescent Lotus this season. You see... One of the local Yao Beast living in the lake recently broken through its Flesh Refining Layer shackle. Because it had left, the Lianshui Lake is undergoing an internal struggle right now."

"This makes our life a little... Difficult... When it comes to getting into the middle of the lake to harvest some of the Luminescent Flower there." it was hard for the village chief to bring this matter up to Qin Lan.

"What are we going to fight?" Qin Lan asked.

"Milord's meaning is?" Qin Lan's reply surprised the village chief.

"I have fifty elite soldiers here with me. Feel free to use them. All of them are between half-step to third-level Bone Reconstruction Layer experts. I'm sure they can give the villagers a hand." Qin Lan continued as pours himself another cup of wine.

"Boys! Did you hear the Marquis's order? Get your butt up from that seat right now!" the officer relays Qin Lan's word to them. The moment he finished his sentence, the forty-nine soldiers and the officers stands on their feet confidently.

"Village chief, please show us the way!" the Crimson Mist soldiers cupped their fists together and waited for his arrangement.

"This... This..." the village chief is excited for having fifty Bone Layer experts helping him, but it seems he still has something in concern.

'Who will entertain the young Marquis if I left? I can't allow my wife to serve him because she's a married woman. This is not proper no matter how lenient the lord is...' he was worried that other problems will surfaces after he left.

"Dear father, please allow Lian-Er to attend to this lord's needs while you're busy with official matters," a young maiden said while making her way to Qin Lan's seat. She's a beauty in jade green clothing and a ribbon between her arms. 

Each of her steps was graceful and polite as she made her way towards Qin Lan's seat, with both her hands placed roughly around where her belly button is. That slight glimpse of her milky skin color on her wrist and her neck could make even the firmest man felt hardened.

Furthermore, she possessed a body figure that does not lose against Hu Jia's chest and Peng Yan's waist. Added with the politeness from Zhou Mei's gracefulness, she can be said to be a polished jade from the three.

"Yan Yi Lian greets the Crimson Mist Marquis from the Country of Wu." lifting both sides of her skirt and slightly bending her knee in front of Qin Lan, the beauty greets Qin Lan.

"What a great name. A Lotus in an Eye. Even this Marquis is unable to think of a better word that fits such a beauty perfectly. It is my honor to meet Beauty Yan today." Qin Lan stands up with both his hands holding the wine cup.

After presenting her the words worthy of her beauty, Qin Lan finished the cup in his hand in response. His left palm pointed at where the officer had just seated as he invited Yan Yi Lian to take a seat near him.

"Beauty Yan, please." Qin Lan smiled. Since it was considered an honor to be entertained by the beauty of this quality, Qin Lan naturally wouldn't be stingy with what he had. Two jars of Lotus Fragrance Wine were taken out in response as he passes a bottle to Yan Yi Lian's table.

The word "Lian-Hua-Xiang" is clearly imprinted on the wine jar itself. This saved some of Qin Lan's effort from looking for a sentence to introduce the wine.

"Looks like Lian-Er would have to thank the Marquis for bringing out such an exquisite wine today. From what Lian-Er heard, this is one of the few best wines produced in the Yunshan Province." Yan Yi Lian immediately shows her communication skill by speaking in a friendly term with Qin Lan.

This also indirectly shows her father that it is safe to leave the village square with the soldiers. Nothing would go wrong with the daughter entertaining Qin Lan and his wife handling the village's affair.

"Then, this village chief will excuse himself first to monitor the progress of the Luminescent Lotuses harvest." the chief excused himself and left quietly with the soldiers. As for his wife, there is much for her to do as the banquet is considered over.

With all the soldiers had left except Qin Lan, what the chief's wife would have to do now is arranging a suitable residence for him to rest for the night.

"Beauty Yan, please." Qin Lan raised his cup as he invited Yan Yi Lian to enjoyed the wine together with him. It was only proper that he initiates the conversation first based on the difference in their social status.

"Lian-Er can't help but noticed a few Martial Beasts by the side when she came. Did the Marquis solved the problem with the Yao Beast's nest while you're on your way here from the border?" Yan Yi Lian asked.

She was a cultivator as well. With her age similar to Qin Lan's second sister, Yan Yi Lian can be considered a powerhouse on her own with her second-level Bone Reconstruction Layer strength.

"Beauty Yan guessed correctly. The Martial Beast accompanying us indeed came from the river channel on our way here." Qin Lan smiled as he replied to her question.

"If I may guess, it seems that Beauty Yan was a disciple from the Ice Maiden Temple. Would you mind sharing with this noble what kind of day-to-day activities you've had as a disciple of the temple?" Qin Lan politely asked.

For the sake of getting Zhou Mei back from the Ice Maiden Temple, it was essential for him to know what kind of a sect he was going to face before knocking on their door recklessly.

"I've never imagined that the Marquis will be so knowledgeable about this. Lian-Er is indeed a disciple of the Ice Maiden Temple. Since the Marquis asked to listen about it, then please don't mind if Lian-Er speaks a little too much." Yan Yi Lian smiled.

"Then, please go ahead," Qin Lan raised his wine cup again as he gets himself ready to listen to Yan Yi Lian's story.

"If Lian-Er would have to choose a word to describe the sect, then the word (peaceful) would be the first to come to my mind. The Ice Maiden Sect mainly accepted female disciples with good aptitude. Even Lian-Er was lucky to attract the eyes of her master while she was young."

"As for our lives there, it was simple. We're practically learning about how to be a nun there while cultivating. Although there are no rules stated that the disciples may not get married, most of us chose to remain single for life."

"Of course, Lian-Er is still unable to escape the chain of emotion and love, unlike the other seniors from the sect." Yan Yi Lian said. It was essential for her to mention this as it would keep her door open if Qin Lan was interested in her.

"Then... Do you know a disciple of the Ice Maiden Sect named Zhou Mei, also from the Country of Wu?" Qin Lan asked.