Chapter 141 (End of Main Story)

Ning Xu decided to visit Moon Laurel Tower first to check on the situation.

When she arrived, the place had completely transformed. The previous pavilions and waterways had been replaced with grander, more majestic landscapes.

Since she had told Elder Wu that money wasn’t an issue and that he should focus on upgrading Moon Laurel Tower to a high-end establishment, Elder Wu had adhered to this principle from start to finish, sparing no expense where it mattered.

As she stepped inside once again, even she was amazed by the new layout. It could now be considered an advanced version of a paradise—of course, also an advanced version of a place that devoured spirit stones.

Here, spending money was like pouring water into sand. Cultivators without solid financial backing wouldn’t even dare set foot inside.

Not long after Ning Xu and Si Yan arrived, they saw Mao Mao, surrounded by a group of male and female models, and Old Yellow Ox, who was watching a group of female models dance while occasionally munching on spiritual herbs. Both seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Ning Xu simply sat nearby, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

She sighed to the Melon-Eating System, “I never expected that among all the spiritual beasts and artifact spirits, Brother Pig would be the most ambitious.”

The Melon-Eating System agreed, 【Brother Pig looks lazy, but he’s actually quite reliable.】

As they chatted, Ning Xu suddenly felt her spiritual energy rise again. She quickly realized what had happened. “Brother Pig has consumed the third fragment?”

The Melon-Eating System lazily replied, 【Yep. The Demonic Beasts of the Endless Sea practically lined up to help him get it. This time, he obtained the fragment with ease.】

Ning Xu propped her chin up and asked, “There’s still a fourth fragment, right?”

【That’s right! The fourth fragment is in White Bone Pool. You can retrieve it once you reach the Spirit Transformation Stage】

【But honestly, given the current situation, we don’t need to rush.】

【Because even after the peace treaty expires, the humans and Demonic Beasts might not necessarily go to war again.】

Ning Xu listened, deep in thought.

Her gaze swept across the male and female models in the room. Aside from Hu Yao and a few other familiar Demonic Beasts, most of them were strangers to her.

Among these unfamiliar faces, she spotted a few exceptionally beautiful ones.

These faces had never appeared in the previous records. They must have been newly recruited.

Ning Xu asked, “Are they also from the Fox Clan?”

The Melon-Eating System replied, 【Yep, all Fox Clan hybrids. They voluntarily joined, hoping to follow Hu Yao and the other foxes.】

【Actually, besides the Fox Clan, we also have new recruits from the Tiger Clan, the Snake Clan…】

That silver-haired, black-eyed young man with a brooding aura was probably from the Snake Clan. He had the characteristic cold and sinister presence of a snake, with long, narrow eyes that turned into vertical pupils under certain lighting—giving him a dangerously alluring charm.

Just as Ning Xu was about to take a closer look, a plate of butterfly pastries appeared in front of her.

Instinctively, she turned her head.

Si Yan’s eyes curved into a gentle smile. “I baked these just before you woke up. Want to try one?”

Ning Xu nodded, picked up a piece, and took a bite.

The Melon-Eating System snickered mischievously, 【Host, you stared at that Snake Demon for too long. Looks like the Innocent Cultivator is getting jealous.】

Ning Xu, still chewing on her pastry, casually said, “I was just observing my employees.” Nothing more, nothing less.

The Melon-Eating System cackled, 【Host, that Snake Demon is quite the playboy. Snakes, you know, they’re… well, you know. Plus, he’s got two of those you-know-whats, so he’s particularly you-know-what. His ex-girlfriends could circle an entire Demonic Beast settlement multiple times. But he’s older now, not as formidable as before.】

【For him, working at Moon Laurel Tower is basically ‘turning over a new leaf.’】

Ning Xu: …

Since when could “turning over a new leaf” be used like this?

【But ever since this Snake Demon joined, Moon Laurel Tower’s business has been booming. He’s extremely popular—despite his gloomy face, some people are really into that kind of brooding, dominant vibe.】

【Right now, his popularity is almost rivaling Hu Yao’s. Some cultivators even offered a huge sum to take him out of the Tower, but he refused.】

【What are they thinking? Our Moon Laurel Tower may be a place of leisure and entertainment, but it’s still a respectable establishment, alright?】

【If they want to take someone out, that’s a whole different price. They can’t afford it.】

Ning Xu: …

Well, that was fine.

As the Tower Mistress, she had granted the models considerable freedom. They could choose whether or not to accept clients, set their own working hours, and decide when to take breaks. The only requirement was that they had to work at least the duration of one incense stick per week.

If no customers chose them, they would need to adjust their prices accordingly.

This rule was as lenient as it could possibly get.

The Melon-Eating System had always considered her a kindhearted businesswoman and had repeatedly urged her to be a ruthless profiteer—suggesting she should squeeze every last bit of profit out of the models at Moon Laurel Tower.

Of course, Ning Xu rejected that idea every time.

After inspecting the Laurel Tower and finding that Elder Wu had arranged everything impeccably, Ning Xu decided to leave.

As they were about to depart, a few unfamiliar male and female models approached them, striking up a conversation.

“Fellow Daoists, why leave so soon? Since you’re already here, why not enjoy yourselves a little?”

“This esteemed Daoist, pick me—I’m affordable.”

“If the lady Daoist chooses me, I’ll serve for free!”

“Daoist friend, what’s your preference? I can be whatever you like.”

【…Giving himself away for free?】 The Melon-Eating System mused. 【Is he trying to curry favor after seeing through your Destiny’s Chosen aura? Or does he know you’re the tower master and is looking to cozy up to you? If that’s the case, that’s pretty cunning!】

Ning Xu: …

Si Yan politely turned down a female model who had approached him. “Apologies, not interested.”

The woman was clearly of the demon race—dazzlingly beautiful, stunning beyond words.

She purred, “Why not? Just a chat, nothing more. Though I’m of the fox clan, I don’t drain yang energy. You can rest assured, Daoist friend.”

Si Yan remained firm, rejecting her three times in a row. “No need. Don’t want to. Don’t like it.”

As they left the Laurel Tower, Ning Xu chuckled. “Even a woman like her isn’t to your taste. So, what type do you like?”

Si Yan didn’t answer. He simply gazed at her intently. “I thought you already knew.”

Ning Xu: …

She did have some idea.

Partly from Si Yan’s attitude toward her, and partly from the Melon-Eating System’s behavior.

After all, the system had been shipping them for quite some time now. As one of the people involved, how could she not notice?

But still…

“Why?”

Si Yan understood what she was really asking—why did he like her?

Why, indeed?

He couldn’t quite put it into words. But then again, love itself is often beyond explanation.

If he had to give a reason, it could only be summed up as a feeling.

His world had always been too quiet, so when he encountered a soul brimming with life, perhaps he was simply drawn in without realizing it.

“So… would you hate it?”

Hate what?

Hate that he liked her?

Ning Xu shook her head.

At this moment, the Melon-Eating System was already munching furiously on its metaphorical melon, shipping them with all its might.

Si Yan asked, “If you don’t hate it… then can I stay by your side?”

Ning Xu was silent for a while before saying, “I’m planning to go to White Bone Pool soon.”

Si Yan responded immediately, “I’ll go with you.”

Hearing this, Ning Xu strolled forward, her hands clasped behind her back, moving leisurely toward the setting sun.

The fiery sunset bathed her face in red-gold light, illuminating the smile in her eyes. She said, “Then let’s go—time for some training.”

“Alright!”

Si Yan quickly caught up.

At that moment, their shadows stretched long beneath the sunset, slowly blending into one—inseparable and intertwined…

(End of Main Story)

The main story officially ends with this chapter.

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There are still After Story chapters ahead, so please look forward to them.