Chapter 1005: Chapter 1005

Nanli couldn’t help but feel both angry and amused as she said, "Please, don’t think that way. Cultivation and immortality still require being human. While we may not involve ourselves in the mundane world’s struggles for power, it is still our duty to exterminate demons and eliminate evil!"

Siheng pondered for a moment before adding, "When spiritual energy is abundant, all living creatures in the world will benefit—whether they are humans, animals, or plants—each will have the opportunity to cultivate."

Bai Hao, upon hearing this, immediately stood up, sensing an opportunity, and declared, "Since there are demons wreaking havoc and causing harm to the mortal world, my Bai family should step forward and eradicate them!"

Bai Peng echoed, "Indeed, since we’ve established ourselves in Mu Nation, we should protect Mu Nation as well. Your Majesty, please assign us the task of eradicating these demons!"

Chu Yan looked at them thoughtfully.

Whether they were being sincere or simply aiming for the Spirit Mine, the fact remained that they were residing in Mu Nation, benefiting from its protection, and thus should contribute in return.

But before Chu Yan could speak, Siheng interjected, "Before I set up the 81-layer magic barrier, I already eradicated the demons and evil spirits that were harming the Human World. As for the demon race, they were relocated to the wilderness. Spiritual energy has only just begun to recover, and even humans require time to cultivate. For animals and plants to develop spiritual roots and transform into demons, causing harm, that would take at least three to five hundred years."

Time was still too short for such rapid changes.

Nanli blinked and then remarked, "Have you forgotten about Yun Zhi? There are always a few that slip through the cracks."

Lu Yanyan, who had been focused on eating, immediately turned with hatred upon hearing that name.

"That’s right! We can’t rule out the possibility of another one like Yun Zhi slipping through the cracks!"

It was because of that demon that her sister-in-law had been harmed, and her brother refused to remarry! Such evil must be eradicated!

Siheng nodded slightly. "In that case, we’ll investigate thoroughly. If it is truly a demon causing harm, it’s better to eliminate it as soon as possible."

"This is not something the Celestial Sovereign should personally look into," Bai Hao patted his chest with confidence. "Leave it to my Bai family!"

Siheng stared at Bai Hao for a while before finally responding, "Fine."

Chu Yan was already burdened with the administration of the court; any other matters should be left to him to handle. Hopefully, the Bai family wouldn’t disappoint him.

Bai Hao and Bai Peng were overjoyed at this opportunity.

Chu Yan had people compile the locations mentioned in the memorial and handed them over to Bai Hao. The two immediately prepared to leave, eager to seize the chance for the Spirit Mine. It was a rare opportunity!

As they rushed to leave, Nanli suddenly called out to them, "Why are you in such a hurry? Don’t you want to stay for a meal?"

"No need! Exterminating demons is our priority!" Bai Hao declared resolutely.

Bai Peng nodded in agreement.

Nanli’s gaze deepened, and she smiled. "I see, it seems you’re still lacking some fate."

Bai Hao found her words somewhat baffling.

Bai Peng’s heart skipped a beat, sensing something amiss, and was about to ask when Bai Hao dragged him out of the main hall.

In the city of Capital, it was forbidden to fly on a sword unless there were important matters, so the two had to take a carriage out of the city.

Just then, a carriage returned to Duke’s Residence.

An elderly woman and a young girl stepped out.

The young woman’s back was to Bai Peng, and when she turned around, Bai Peng almost got a glimpse of her face. However, Bai Hao called him back into the carriage at the right moment.

A perfect missed opportunity.

Bai Hao muttered, "Now that marriage is off the table, we must do this well, to leave a good impression on the Emperor and the Celestial Sovereign."

Bai Peng nodded, "Uncle is right. If my Bai family eradicates this demon, we’ll become famous in Mu Nation!"

Bai Hao also recognized the importance of the matter and narrowed his eyes, his voice heavy. "Looks like I’ll have to personally take action."

"Such a minor demon, and Uncle is going to step in personally?" Bai Peng was concerned. "If others find out, they’ll think none of the younger generation in Bai family can handle it."

For their level, they had to wait until the younger generation had exhausted all options before stepping in.

"You’re right," Bai Hao thought it over. "But Xiangyu and Lao Wu are still injured..."

"It’s not a big deal. Let Lao Er and Lao Si handle it," Bai Peng suggested. "They’re in the Golden Core stage; surely they can deal with a small demon."

Bai Hao murmured in agreement, "Then it’s settled."

"Tongtong!" Grand Lady moved swiftly, like a young person.

Her steps were light, and her breath even. Most notably, her once gray hair had turned black, and her posture had become much more upright.

When she had previously walked, she would sometimes lean on her tiger-head staff, but now she handled it effortlessly.

"Grandmother?" Nanli and Siheng stood up in surprise.

Grand Lady smiled brightly. "You’re all back! Wonderful, wonderful! Let’s have a family meal together today!"

As they got closer, Nanli didn’t need to use her powers to sense that there was spiritual energy flowing through Grand Lady’s body.

Has she entered the Qi Refining stage?!

Nanli blinked, surprised. "Grandmother, have you already reached the Qi Refining stage?"

Siheng, able to discern the level of spiritual energy, said, "It seems that Grand Lady only recently began to cultivate, but the progress is quite remarkable."

Grand Lady pulled Ye Yanqin over. "Yes, it’s all thanks to this young girl’s careful guidance. In just a short time, I entered the Qi Refining stage."

Now, she was even more energetic than in her youth!

Ye Yanqin, who hadn’t seen Nanli in a while, beamed with excitement and bowed. "Second Master! You’re finally back!"

Nanli glanced at her and said, "Your spiritual energy has also improved. It seems you’ve been diligently cultivating during this period."

Ye Yanqin replied, "I haven’t dared to slack off. Recently, I’ve been cultivating in areas with abundant spiritual energy near the outskirts of the city."

Nanli now understood why Grand Lady had not been in the residence. It seemed that both of them had been following the rules, staying away from the mundane world and focusing on cultivation in the suburbs, where the spiritual energy was rich.

Grand Lady’s age was advanced, but she still had such an opportunity. Everyone was naturally happy for her.

But there was one person who wasn’t pleased.

Honorary Emperor was muttering to himself in his heart. He didn’t feel that he was any worse than Grand Lady, so why could she cultivate and he couldn’t even understand the basic health cultivation texts?

His pride had been utterly crushed!

He looked at Grand Lady with a sour expression. Unfortunately, this was Duke’s Residence, their domain, so he couldn’t say anything. After a family meal, he dragged Siheng back to the palace.

He claimed it was for them to have a good brotherly chat.

At first, Siheng really thought Honorary Emperor was concerned about him. But once they were in the carriage, Honorary Emperor asked directly, "Ninth Brother, do you have any methods to improve my root constitution, so that I can easily absorb spiritual energy and enter cultivation?"

His eyes were burning with desire, full of earnestness.

Siheng’s face twitched slightly before returning to his usual indifferent expression.

"Royal Brother, you must accept reality and stop struggling."