Chapter 952: Chapter 617: Sect Banquet (Part 2)

All along, he has been dedicated to helping his closest kin and friends continuously improve their strength, preparing troops for battle.

Now, with the addition of a powerful senior sister, Du Yu’s mind naturally became more lively.

If Senior Sister Jiang Feng... could be as handy as Senior Brother Fu, that would be even more perfect~

"Hmm?" Yang Qingqing emitted a nasal sound, signaling Du Yu to answer the previous question.

"Master Qing, have some tea." Just then, Li Jing came over with tea.

Du Yu quickly responded, "Master Qing is joking, Senior Brother Fu and I are both your disciples, respecting and loving each other, how could I ’use’ him?"

Yang Qingqing smiled as she picked up the porcelain cup, gesturing to Li Jing beside her, "I can’t give him to you either, there’s a lot of work here, I need him."

Li Jing: "..."

What’s going on?

Is the junior disciple asking the master for someone?

Although everyone exists in modern society, the Demon Taming World and ordinary society are in a state of separation.

The master-disciple relationship is a great example of this.

Just Master Qing fighting against celestial punishment for Li Jing, Fu Jianzhou, and other disciples is not the typical teacher-student relationship at school.

This includes Du Yu, Li Mengnan, and Lin Shiwei,

which one of them wasn’t under Master Qing’s protection, gathering demon souls to form and stepping on the first step of becoming a god?

And the dangers of the path of Demon Taming go far beyond just celestial punishment.

In such an environment, the depth of the master-disciple relationship is imaginable.

Yang Qingqing took a small sip of tea and looked up at Li Jing, "During the day, Elder Cheng Feng privately talked to me.

The Twenty-Ninth Bureau is already on track, he believes he can let go."

Li Jing nodded, knowing Master Qing had more to say.

Yang Qingqing: "Before Director Shu returns, Elder Cheng wants me to take over the Twenty-Ninth Bureau."

Li Jing: "Congratulations, Master Qing." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Yang Qingqing, however, smiled: "Director Shu has extraordinary talent, regardless of success or failure, he might not return to the bureau.

And like Elder Cheng, I want to focus more energy on pursuing strength."

Du Yu immediately offered congratulations: "Congratulations, Senior Brother Li, on your promotion to the head of the Twenty-Ninth Bureau!"

Li Jing: "..."

Yang Qingqing couldn’t help but smile, giving Du Yu a light-hearted glare.

Du Yu instantly humbled himself, pretending to be obedient.

Yang Qingqing said to Li Jing, "My rotten wood body will hold the fort here, but more affairs will need your help.

Since I am the designated one, it means it’s not in line with the rules.

Not everyone, like us, has no pursuit of secular positions, you might face some resistance."

Li Jing: "With Master Qing overseeing, and being appointed by Elder Cheng, there won’t be any resistance."

Yang Qingqing hummed softly, saying no more.

In fact, regarding Elder Cheng’s sudden appointment, Yang Qingqing was also somewhat troubled.

Even though Master Cheng cares about secular affairs, a being at his level, his way of thinking and handling matters, cannot truly blend with the "secular" world.

This time, after Elder Cheng met the master and disciple duo, he was also impacted by the vast amount of information they brought back.

Knowing the ultimate fate of the world, Elder Cheng had already decided to pursue the Great Demon Path.

Then, he directly handed over the Twenty-Ninth Bureau he created to Yang Qingqing...

This once again proved that the ordinary world and the Demon Taming World are separated.

The dignified Great Xia Bookstore·Twenty-Ninth Bureau, after all, is an official department, but in essence, it’s like an autocracy under Cheng Feng.

Misleading rules, qualification procedures, and so on, simply do not exist. Cheng Feng is akin to a sect leader from ancient times, passing his position directly.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

The sound of knocking at the door resounded again.

Li Jing immediately went to open the door and saw the figures of his junior brothers and sisters.

"Master Qing."

"Master Qing!" A few people quickly walked in and, looking at the graceful figure behind the desk, called out in unison.

This time, Yang Qingqing did not respond.

She quietly looked at them, observing carefully.

With Master Qing not speaking, the disciples dared not move and stood quietly.

The office was silent, and the atmosphere felt a bit strange.

Du Yu turned to look at Master Qing, wanting to ask something, but swallowed his words.

When she first entered the office, she also glanced at Li Jing for a moment.

Du Yu seemed to have realized something.

During her near-death experiences fleeing to the Otherworld, perhaps many figures flashed through her mind.

Seeing these people again, it’s only natural to feel a bit moved.

Yang Qingqing suddenly turned her head and looked at Du Yu, who seemed hesitant to speak, "Your Senior Sister Jiang isn’t as easygoing as your Senior Brother Fu."

"Huh?" Du Yu stalled for a moment, then quickly caught up with Master Qing’s thoughts, feeling pleased, "The most basic soldierly quality is loyalty."

Yang Qingqing naturally nodded.

Du Yu: "Senior Sister Jiang is respectful and loyal to Master Qing as well, right?"

Yang Qingqing’s face showed a faint smile, with a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

The ties between her and Jiang Feng were more than just life-and-death camaraderie a couple of times; they were genuine battle comrades.

Everything was just as Yang Qingqing had said before.

When Jiang Feng had just joined the team, Yang Qingqing was the veteran soldier in charge of her.

"How about catching up, Director Yang." Du Yu whispered, "We have three male disciples and three female disciples.

Like one big family~"

Yang Qingqing: "..."

That makes sense, but somehow it doesn’t sound like a good thing?

Du Yu: "We don’t know what this world will become, and even if it doesn’t change, the world we’ll face in the future..."

"Let me ask." Yang Qingqing said softly, asking the disciples, "Have you completed your task reports?"

"The junior sisters have reported, I have split off a Rotten Wood Body to deal with things over there." Fu Jianzhou responded.

Yang Qingqing nodded: "Hmm, let’s have a meal together.

Li Jing, go borrow the bureau’s kitchen, and take Sword Province with you to cook a few dishes."

Li Jing: "Yes."

Yang Qingqing looked at Li Mengnan: "Have you tidied up your World Behind the Staff?"

"Yes, Master Qing." Li Mengnan said sweetly, with a smile, "I’ve planted so many Wind Peach Trees, they look beautiful."

"Hehe." Yang Qingqing was infected by the girl’s sweet smile, chuckling softly, "Then let’s dine in your world, and take a look around."

"Alright!" Li Mengnan nodded eagerly.

Heading towards the door, Fu Jianzhou stopped his steps: "Are we going to Peach Blossom Spring·Seven Treasures Temple? Will we still fry meat dishes?"

"Fry fry fry! I haven’t eaten proper food for more than half a month." Du Yu said hurriedly, "Fry a few more, I’ll eat at the temple gate!"

Fu Jianzhou looked at Du Yu speechlessly, and immediately said: "Don’t just stand there, come, fry dishes with me."

"Uh... I have to stay here to serve tea for Master Qing." Du Yu said while reaching for the teapot.

Fu Jianzhou: "..."

You’re showing off?

Li Mengnan and Lin Shiwei don’t have hands?

Yang Qingqing watched Du Yu pour tea, and said softly: "Go, remember to fry some bamboo slices."

Du Yu immediately put down the teapot and stepped back towards the door: "Anything else you’d like to eat?"

Yang Qingqing smiled faintly: "Fry as you see fit."

"Alright~" Du Yu replied, turning to walk towards Fu Jianzhou.

Li Mengnan interjected: "I’ll go tidy up, Third Sister, want to come with me?"

Lin Shiwei nodded gently: "Okay."

Beside them, Fu Jianzhou grabbed Du Yu’s shoulder: "Only Master Qing can get you moving, huh?"

"Hehe~" Du Yu grinned foolishly, saying nothing.

Li Jing, on the side, gave Fu Jianzhou a peculiar look.

Feeling something amiss, Fu Jianzhou turned to Senior Brother Li Jing: "What’s up?"

Li Jing: "Haven’t figured out your role yet?"

Fu Jianzhou: "What?"

Li Jing shrugged: "Earlier, Master Qing almost handed me over to junior brother to be bossed around."

Fu Jianzhou: ???

What do you mean by "also"?

"Hey! Sect Leader Li wouldn’t say something like that recklessly." Du Yu quickly said, "Who could boss around my Senior Brother Fu?

Hmm... except my sister."

"Pff... haha~" In Fu Jianzhou’s mind, Bai Lan’s soft laughter echoed.

In the room, only Yang Qingqing sat alone.

She watched the disciples noisy departure, feeling it was a warm scene.

Just this afternoon, she walked alongside Du Yu in the Ashen World crowded with Cold Beasts, on that land already wiped out by humans.

Everything felt so unreal.

Yang Qingqing slowly stood, walked to the window, and looked at the brilliantly lit rainy street, sighing softly.

May this land beneath our feet never see a day covered in ashes.