"Why has this Ancestor come to the prison?"

Su Yuniang was busy with the prison renovation and suddenly paused.

Bottle Ancestor, a legendary extreme recluse, who was said to have been researching puppets this whole time—why suddenly come here to watch?

But upon careful thought, Su Yuniang realized this was only inevitable.

Because the prison required a large construction area, they built it in the wilderness outside the village.

However, beyond the village's wilderness was Bottle Ancestor's Paper House, as the Ancestor in this direction had always been Bottle Ancestor.

Working overnight here was bound to disturb this Ancestor.

Su Yuniang had no suspicion and began to build up favor:

"Ancestor, this is the new facility at the manor, the manor prison! Created specifically to detain criminals and slaves."

She began to introduce it gladly:

"Moreover, this structure allows villagers to assist in supervision as prison guards, serving as a beneficial infrastructure, boosting nearby villagers' income, generating better economic benefits, and achieving poverty alleviation."

"Our villagers, relying on this prison, will inevitably become the richest village in the world!"

"Every village resident living in a mansion, driving a BMW when going out, riding a Divine Beast, even those city families outside and Great Sects envy them."

Li Youzhu fell into silence.

Beneficial infrastructure?

Poverty alleviation?

She aims as the village chief to build the richest village in the world?

This Ghost Manor had peacefully developed for over a hundred years.

Why does the new Manor Master, upon taking the position, want to renovate everything at the foot of the mountain, building various facilities?

Seems incomprehensible.

Previously, in Li Youzhu's eyes.

Su Yuniang and Ning Zheng, both slaves who ran down from the mountain.

Now, how have they reversed to become slave masters, starting to build prisons to detain slaves?

After all, his wisdom might be high, but he was an Earth-bound Spirit.

Only able to reside at the outermost perimeter of the manor's defenses, unable to ascend the mountain, unaware of the current state of the manor.

Could it be that the Demon Cultivators atop the mountain saw the mark left on Ning Jiaojiao, gave face to this Ancestor, acknowledged Su Yuniang and Ning Zheng, and recaptured them to work at the foot of the mountain?

However, this is normal!

Since he had left a mark on Ning Jiaojiao previously, he anticipated that people on the mountain wouldn't act rashly.

After all, every generation's Demon Cultivator Patriarch engaged in internal conflict but relied on the Ancestors' support to succeed.

It's inevitable to placate the three Ancestors.

Just like earlier in the "siege of Bottle Ancestor," urging the other two Ancestors to attack.

Clearly, this generation's new Manor Master gained recognition from the two Ancestors.

Even though he was besieged by Demon Cultivators and the two Ancestors, it was all within his calculations.

Because when he woke, the current Cultivators of Demon Manor would certainly eliminate him, or else it would attract the Court's attention.

But that was part of his scheme in the first place.

"I probably understand now."

Li Youzhu felt clear in his heart:

"The new Manor Master who won the recent internal conflict has already earned approval from two Ancestors, leaving only me—hence trying to win favor through my marked descendants, quite sensible."

He looked at this prison, finding it novel indeed.

The villagers were enthusiastic, diligent, and although the house they built was simple, it could be lived in.

Su Yuniang said: "Ancestor, you arrived right on time to serve as an honorary prison warden, occasionally reviewing these criminals."

"Well, since it's a new development and experiment for the manor, I'll occasionally have a look." Bottle Ancestor nodded indifferently.

Although Ning Jiaojiao is an Undying Earth-bound Spirit, since she oversees this prison, he has to help suppress some prisoners to prevent issues.

After all, since it was a family matter, he could truly contribute.

However, these two young Talisman Masters posed no threat.

One glance reveals they're traumatized.

Bottle Ancestor's gaze fell on Su Yuniang, and the Ning Jiaojiao sightseeing beside her, and finally rested his eyes on Ning Zheng sitting afar, pausing for a moment.

Ning Zheng understood and silently entered a room in the prison.

After a while.

Bottle Ancestor dismissed the chattering Su Yuniang, feeling a bit speechless, entering the room.

"The Red Sun has had major changes, you've seen it."

Li Youzhu then entered the room, cutting straight to the point, speaking blandly, "But don't panic; it has nothing to do with us, it might even be an opportunity instead."

Ning Zheng nodded, grasping the meaning.

The court is in chaos, Jiao Wuyu can escape.

"What's the disappearance of Sun Moon's impact on us?" Ning Zheng took the chance to gather intelligence, having an elder at home is akin to possessing a treasure.

What's the role of family Ancestors?

Highlighting broad knowledge.

Enlightening current descendants, akin to a living dictionary.

"Sun Moon can cleanse the Muddy Qi of the heavens and earth, Embers delay the birth of impurities."

Li Youzhu held nothing back.

He was never one to speak in riddles.

Unless speaking could cause problems, otherwise he patiently explained everything.

"For instance, every 150 years there's a Red Sun, so without Sun Moon's illumination, maybe in fifty years or even thirty years, a Red Sun will need to be initiated again for cleansing."

Ning Zheng listened closely, feeling somewhat shocked inside.

Without Sun Moon, the cycle of Red Sun quickens; it's a coup!

Nowadays, the Saint has grown very old. Every time he cleanses the Red Sun, it's a huge depletion.

And now.

As the cycle of the Red Sun accelerates, it forces the Saint to cleanse the Red Sun repeatedly, even though the Saint is injured now, he can only grit his teeth to cleanse the next Red Sun.

Otherwise, what can be done?

If the cyclical nature of the Red Sun is not addressed, the muddy Qi and embers will overload the world.

The citizens will be miserable, with no way to recover.

"Using the common folk, the people as hostages to threaten the current Emperor?"

Ning Zheng took a deep breath and felt this was a bit too unethical:

"This is moral kidnapping! Even if they win, the world would already be in chaos, disasters, desperation for the people, what can they gain?"

Li Youzhu shook his head and said: "There are some evil cults, demon cultivators, with abnormal psychology, harboring ideas of world destruction, unreasonable to comprehend."

The Court is too strong.

They can only use this desperate method to force the Saint, making the Saint suffer repeatedly.

Now, there are only two solutions:

1. Quickly heal the Saint's eyes, reignite Sun Moon, restore the normal cycle of the Red Sun.

2. The Saint abdicates, and the Crown Prince ascends.

But the current position of the Saint involves many secrets; abdication is not a simple matter, extremely complex.

"As for the matter of Sun Moon, we are powerless; the Court probably needs to assemble many doctors, even Divine Craftsmen, every profession involved..."

Li Youzhu said indifferently, "It has nothing to do with us, let's just live well ourselves."

No, it concerns our manor.

Upon hearing this, those cute little blacksmiths actually guessed right!

Ning Zheng felt a bit numb on the scalp, could it be they are recruiting someone like him, a Divine Craftsman, to the capital?

Exposed on the spot.

Unexpectedly, their manor of mere Five-Body Realm little incompetent blacksmiths, with a beginner Four Viscera Realm lowly Manor Master, might also bear the grand accusation of "deceiving the Emperor."

Ning Zheng felt a toothache.

Throughout history, this is extremely rare.

Li Youzhu, however, didn't know what Ning Zheng was thinking, and said:

"The new Manor Master on the mountain must know the truth about Sun Moon internally, he won't be panicked, might even be excited, because chaos in the Court is an opportunity for us demon cultivators."

Ning Zheng indicated that the new Manor Master was actually very panicked, and didn't know the truth earlier.

Li Youzhu chuckled lightly and again said calmly:

"It's possible, this new Manor Master might soon lead people out to become a Tribulation Cultivator, robbing assets everywhere, rising with the momentum... because I see in him the aspect of eagle-eyed and wolf-ambitious, having the potential to rebel!"

The blacksmiths have misled me deeply.

Ning Zheng remained silent for a moment, and ultimately could only nod: "Makes sense, this Manor Master isn't a good person."

Though outwardly agreeing, inwardly he thought:

How could the new Manor Master possibly become a Tribulation Cultivator?

He, the weak Manor Master, couldn't even beat the outside merchant caravans.

Moreover, times have changed; now their manor crafts magical artifacts faster than robbing can achieve!

"In previous generations, the Manor Masters would lead people out for periodic plundering, returning once every few months."

Li Youzhu said:

"Considering my favor, he won't trouble you, you should observe the other side, there have been too many changes on the mountain recently, this person leading the family is not good... if possible, you and I can cooperate from inside and outside, set a trap to eliminate him, and support my daughter to the top."

Ning Zheng naturally agreed: "I will secretly keep an eye on this new Manor Master, but he regularly retreats, never showing his true face."

Li Youzhu vanished into thin air with a swish.

Seeing him leave, Ning Zheng felt enlightened.

He's quite nice, likely came specifically to tell us not to worry too much about this turmoil.

After all, when the sky collapses, there are taller people to bear it.

However, why would Li Youzhu secretly want to depose himself, this Manor Master?

Does the Meat Field seductress also think about discussing disciple training modes with this Manor Master?

These two Ancestors have both decreed that he, the new Manor Master, is too demonic, too brutal and bloody.

The most absurd of all, Li Youzhu even judged that I have ambitions of rebellion?

How did he come to that conclusion!?

Although he seemed so intelligent before, hitting the mark on everything, I didn't expect him to blunder on such a matter, obviously a misjudgment.

Where do I have the capability, the charisma of a hero?

These little blacksmiths truly have harmed me bitterly.

Ning Zheng always thought he was a good person, with a clear conscience, repaying kindness and avenging enmity.

Especially when being the Manor Master, extremely laid-back, just wishing to harvest Qi Fortune, letting the blacksmiths freely develop otherwise, daily cultivating, fishing, cultivating, fishing.

He hasn't withheld a single penny of the blacksmiths' wages.

It's all as they wish, relaxed governance of the manor, prioritizing happiness.

How did things become like this?

Why does the path seem increasingly crooked?

Luckily, apart from these two Ancestors, there's another Ancestor who recognizes us.

Ancestor Qi.

This Adoptive Father is indeed truly benevolent.

However, Ning Zheng thought about it and felt that Ancestor Qi, this traditional fiery and belligerent demon cultivator, would often show unpleasant expressions, somewhat shocked at those blacksmiths?

Is there a possibility,

This Adoptive Father secretly also wants to change a Manor Master?

"All three sect demon Elder, have misunderstood this Manor Master." Ning Zheng sighed heavily in his heart.

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