Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1077 559: Flower Fairy Manor Owner (Part 4)

Hua Manchun gritted his teeth. First, he looked at Pan Dehai, who bowed his head in silence.

Then he glanced at Ma Junyang, and Ma Wu extended his hand, saying, "Master Hua, please feel free."

The local deities beside him watched coldly, none of them stepped in to ease the situation.

Hua Manchun turned around and left. It wasn't until he left far enough that Pan Dehai thought of playing the good guy, "Brother Li Qi, why bother with this? Master Hua is someone you shouldn't offend easily."

"Did I offend him?" Li Banfeng was quite surprised, "In a couple of days, I'll go find him and have a chat. Being Miss Feng's neighbor, it's indeed proper to socialize a bit."

"Brother Li Qi, don't joke around."

"I'm serious, I truly think he's a good person. I'll definitely invite him over to sit at my house when I get the chance."

"Brother, enemies are better reconciled than accumulated."

While still advising peace, Pan Dehai knew in his heart that the animosity between these two couldn't be resolved. Li Qi had thoroughly offended Hua Manchun, and knowing Hua Manchun's temper, he wouldn't easily let Li Qi off the hook. Whether Li Qi could walk away unscathed would likely depend on whether his backer was willing to help him.

But considering the situation, this might not necessarily be a bad thing. Feng Daiku and other local deities began to view Li Qi differently.

From now on, Feng Daiku would trust Li Qi more, and other local deities would hold him in greater awe.

The local deity Dou Jiyan stepped forward with a smile, "Brother Seven, it's our first meeting. I didn't bring anything special, just prepared two jars of good wine. One jar for Fifth Brother, and one for you. This wine can heal wounds and its medicinal properties are superior—sending goose feathers from a thousand miles away, don't despise it."

"Not at all," Li Banfeng laughed, "How should I address this young lady?"

Dou Jiyan seemed young, with two rope-like braids hanging over her shoulders, looking like not even twenty, sweetly calling 'Brother Seven' every time.

Indeed, don't take this literally; the actual age of this person is indeterminate.

Feng Daiku said, "This is the sect leader of Thousand Tael House, Dou Jiyan, Miss Dou."

Li Banfeng hurriedly thanked her, and Dou Jiyan secretly asked, "Brother Seven, can you guess what Taoist sect I belong to?"

Meeting by chance, asking someone about their Taoist sect is quite impolite, but unexpectedly Dou Jiyan proactively allowed Li Qi to guess.

Then guess it is.

Li Banfeng pondered thoughtfully, "Miss Dou gave us good wine; she should be an alcohol cultivator."

Dou Jiyan shook her head, "You guessed wrong; I'm not an alcohol cultivator. This wine I obtained from elsewhere,

I can give you a hint. Don't you think my name sounds odd? Actually, I wasn't originally called Dou Jiyan; it's because the Thousand Tael House is famous for gambling. I also love gambling and I'm especially fond of cockfighting, and I have a keen eye,

The fighting chickens I choose never lose a bet, and everyone says I have a discerning eye for chickens, hence they gave me the nickname 'Cockfighting Eye',

I knew they were teasing me and I'm not afraid of being teased, so I boldly named myself Dou Jiyan. Now you understand my Taoist sect, right?"

Li Banfeng suddenly realized, "So it's Chicken Cultivation!"

"There's no such thing as a Chicken Cultivation sect," Dou Jiyan waved her hand, "I'm talking about my keen eyesight!"

"So it's Eye Cultivation."

"Still not Eye Cultivation!" Dou Jiyan laughed, "You're deliberately teasing me, aren't you?"

Li Banfeng didn't laugh, he guessed very seriously, "Then what Taoist sect are you?"

"I'm a gambling cultivator; I never lose a bet!"

"So it's Gambling Cultivation," Li Banfeng realized again, "Miss Dou, I have a friend who is also a gambling cultivator, very generous and kind. I'll definitely introduce you someday."

Guests gradually took their seats, toasted, and exchanged pleasantries. Local deities from New Land promised to offer a batch of strange monsters to Ma Wu's territory for training purposes.

The Proper Land deities also made promises, though somewhat insubstantial. Pan Dehai and Dou Jiyan promised to take extra care of Ma Wu in the future.

As Sha Dingzhong and others began to deliver the strange monsters one after another, the Wilderness expansion officially began.

Previously, when He Yuxiu was expanding the territory, these local deities had caused trouble, but now they supported Chu Er and Ma Wu, their issues were considered resolved.

Yet some conflicts remain unresolved.

At the New Land's edge, a woman concealed herself, quietly observing the lively scene within the territory.

This woman was good-looking, with a wide forehead, round face, fine brows, curved eyes, cherry-like lips, delicate and elegant features, her long hair coiled up, with two strands delicately adhering to her cheeks, enhancing her gentle beauty.

Her figure was even better, slightly weak in her symmetry particularly her slender waist, truly a pleasant handful, concealed under a long skirt, like a beauty painted with exquisite ink artwork.

She is New Land's local deity, Chu Yaoxian.

When He Yuxiu organized the Three-Headed People to expand territory, Chu Yaoxian sent Straw Moth Lady Ah Rou to put them to the test, almost causing He Yuxiu to clash with Ah Rou.

Li Banfeng still remembered this enmity, and upon taking Lu Huowang's territory, Li Banfeng purposely named himself Chu Yaoqian, awaiting any changes that would mean settling the score with her.

If Chu Yaoxian were to step forward now, apologize to Li Qi, and offer a few strange monsters to express her goodwill, this matter could also be resolved.

But she hesitated because she came late.

When Chu Er received the New Land, she didn't attend, and for Ma Wu, she arrived late again, worried that Li Qi would give her the cold shoulder, and amidst her hesitation, she pondered whether to surface or not.

Forget it, better leave.

Among the local deities in New Land, Chu Yaoxian has some reputation, if truly mocked by Li Qi, her dignity wouldn't fare well.

After traveling a dozen miles, Chu Yaoxian regretted a little.

Being teased for a couple of sentences isn't much, a bit of pouting towards Li Qi, showing a softer side, sending some strange monsters to express goodwill, could not only resolve a conflict but also make a friend.