Chapter 35: A Big Shot's Reward - Bamboo Glass Fruit
Fu Shaoguang naturally had subsequent chapters.
Although the Sparrow Demon secretly tried to harm him, it also conveyed a message: the chronicles of the great sage was either already a hit or had the potential to become one.
Wealth moves hearts.
The being behind the Sparrow Demon finally couldn't sit still.
Therefore, Fu Shaoguang wrote a few more chapters during his spare time recently, but he didn't take them out immediately. Instead, he looked at Empress Yuli, hesitating to speak.
Yu Li: "If you have something to say, say it quickly! If you have gas, release it quickly!"
This was exactly what he was waiting for.
Fu Shaoguang was delighted and immediately said:
"Your Majesty, this subordinate does indeed have drafts, but I dare not take them out. These chronicles of the great sage attracted trouble and nearly sent me to the Yellow Springs. This little demon is afraid of death and doesn't plan to continue writing. I intend to keep the drafts hidden forever, lest the forces behind the Sparrow Demon target me again."
Yu Li understood.
Summarized in one word:
【Cowardice!】
But this demon was dishonest.
He wanted protection but wouldn't speak the truth.
Trying to play tricks on her.
Just as this thought arose, Fu Shaoguang's tone shifted: "Of course, that was my original thought.
Now that Your Majesty likes it, this subordinate naturally must continue writing it for Your Majesty's amusement.
I also believe that with Your Majesty's care, those who hide their heads and show their tails will certainly not be able to harm this little demon in the slightest."
Yu Li's smile was like a blooming flower.
"You Little Bug certainly knows how to talk, but your words are not false. As long as you write well, this Empress will not only ensure your safety but also bestow generous gifts upon you, guaranteeing you won't suffer a loss."
Immediately, she took out a jade box and placed it on the desk: "I really love the chronicles of the great sage. Among the Human Race, there is a saying about rewards, and this is this Empress's reward."
"This subordinate thanks Your Majesty for the reward!"
Fu Shaoguang was overjoyed.
He hadn't expected to receive a return so quickly.
Empress Yuli is truly generous.
He really liked this personality.
Seeing the Insect Demon cheerfully go retrieve the drafts, Yu Li picked up her wine cup and took a gulp.
Since the Insect Demon had given her enough face, she naturally wouldn't be stingy and expressed her stance through action.
Fu Shaoguang returned quickly.
He respectfully handed over the drafts.
Touching the thickness of the drafts, Yu Li pursed her lips, thinking it was too thin, but she didn't voice her complaint.
The more brilliant a work, the harder it is to write.
Just choosing words and constructing sentences requires tremendous effort.
Not to mention the greater difficulty involved in plot construction, narrative development, and character portrayal.
She still possessed this basic common sense.
What do those Two-legged Beasts say?
Hmm, slow work yields fine products!
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She put away the drafts.
Yu Li didn't leave immediately.
Instead, she took out a book that clearly had been flipped through repeatedly and shook the bookmark attached to the cover.
The three large characters, "chronicles of the great sage," came into view.
"I have some questions. May I consult you?"
"Your Majesty, please ask anything; this little demon will certainly tell you everything I know, holding nothing back."
Nodding in satisfaction, Yu Li flipped through the book with her fair hand, parting her red lips to pose question after question.
"Is Pangu the Tianyi Demon God?"
"He is based on the Demon Ancestor as the prototype."
"The numbers governing Heaven and Earth—did you fabricate them?"
"Your Majesty is astute."
"The hours of Heaven and Earth's evolution, too."
"Your Majesty is wise."
"When cultivating Time Spells, do you also observe the Spiritual Qi fluctuations and Five Elements changes over the twelve hours of the day?"
"Yes!"
"Have you gained anything?"
"I am accumulating knowledge."
This statement was true.
The longer he had been a Mayfly,
the more Fu Shaoguang accepted his current identity.
A Mayfly experiences a day as a year.
Dawn and dusk constitute the lifetime of an adult Mayfly.
A single day is both fleeting and long in the Mayfly's world.
When it came to subtle perception of the twelve hours, few beings could compare.
He naturally wouldn't forget this advantage.
Besides comprehending the Spiritual Resonance changes of the four seasons and twelve months, he also observed the Qi circulation patterns of the twelve hours.
Macro and micro perspectives were moving toward each other.
Regardless of which one gained the upper hand, or which one influenced the other, or if they influenced each other mutually,
as long as he understood one, he would understand everything.
Yu Li didn't know what Fu Shaoguang was thinking and continued to ask questions.
"Are the Four Continents modeled after Eastern Continent, Western Desert, Southern Wilderness, and Northern Plains, which are outside of Central Land?"
"Yes!"
How would he know what the East, West, or North were?
They weren't recorded in the geographical series of books at the Demon Academy.
The furthest mentioned was Zhaoshan Prefecture.
He just figured every world had cardinal directions.
Plus, he had accidentally seen scattered records of the Southern Wilderness Demon race while flipping through recreational books in the Sparrow Demon bookstore.
That's why he didn't change it.
Now, of course, whatever the Empress said was law.
"Do you think there is a place in this world similar to Flower Fruit Mountain?"
"This little demon does not know. Perhaps, maybe, there might be one. If there isn't, Your Majesty possesses great Divine Abilities; if you truly like it, you could simply create one."
Yu Li tilted her head, thinking seriously:
"That makes sense."
Afterward, she continued to ask questions.
"Can a monkey really pop out of a stone?"
"Stone is also earth. Since mineral veins and vegetation can grow from the earth, perhaps a stone can also give birth to a monkey."
"Why must it be a monkey? Why not a bamboo, a plum blossom, or another Tree Demon?"
"Perhaps because stone cannot move and has no fur, it desired to transform from stillness to motion, which is why it gave birth to a Hairy Monkey that loves moving around?"
"The setting for Old Ancestor Puti as a Tree Demon is quite good."
"Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty."
"But why couldn't it be Bamboo Old Ancestor?"
"Perhaps... it's because I thought Your Majesty wouldn't want to take a restless monkey as a Disciple, but would prefer taking a Vegetation Demon as a Disciple."
Yu Li nodded gravely.
"You are a very vernacular demon!"
"It is all thanks to Your Majesty's excellent guidance."
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About One Incense Stick's Time later, finally:
Empress Yuli transformed into a Green Bamboo Leaf and flew away.
Fu Shaoguang breathed a sigh of relief.
Oh my Old Great-Grandmother!
This Bamboo Spirit asks too many questions!!!
At this moment, he profoundly realized the difficulty faced by his teachers in his previous life and his Instructor in this life.
He swore he would never become a Demon Master in this life.
After calming down, Fu Shaoguang returned to the room, sipping spirit honey while sorting through the information.
Although the Q&A session consumed a lot of his mental energy, he also indirectly gathered a lot of information. Using the excuse that it would be convenient for future writing, he even counter-questioned the Empress a few times. Picking up a Miniature Carving Knife, Fu Shaoguang recorded his findings onto a Bamboo Slip.
The Great Yu Dynasty is located in Central Land, with Eastern Continent, Western Desert, Southern Wilderness, and Northern Plains surrounding it. Eastern Continent is governed by the Dao Sect and the Divine Dao. Western Desert is dominated by the Buddhist Sect and the Rashomon. The Southern Wilderness Demon race and the Barbarian Race divide the territory, and the Northern Plains are traversed by Ancient Remnant Race and the Demon Race... He put away the Bamboo Slip only when there was nothing left to record.
When the bright moon rose, casting a layer of silver light over the Ancient Pine Courtyard, Fu Shaoguang, having rested sufficiently, woke up. After bathing, cleaning his teeth, and a series of rituals, he opened the jade box, and a burst of Spiritual Qi rushed out.
Fu Shaoguang glanced at it and immediately closed the lid, his heart pounding. It was a Bamboo Glaze Fruit.
In the Records of Marvelous Objects gifted by Headmaster Ji Mo, he had seen similar descriptions: it was pure white, crystal-like, resembling glaze, grew inside spirit bamboo, and was soft and springy.
This item, like the Cold Crisp Spirit Dew, was a Yellow Rank High Grade spirit object that could aid cultivation.
Fu Shaoguang was ecstatic.
From Empress Yuli, he experienced the joy of a previous life's online author being rewarded by a big shot reader with an Alliance Master title, or a streamer being rewarded with a Carnival by the top donor.
He was so excited that his bristles flew up and his Moon Segments contracted.
The gift had been opened.
To prevent the loss of Spiritual Qi,
Fu Shaoguang reopened the jade box, flew inside, and vigorously began to devour the fruit, moving both his upper and lower mandibles.
It was tender, smooth, and springy upon entry; both its appearance and texture were like eating Bamboo Jelly.
It was just more fragrant, and eating it gave a sensation of transparency.
After chewing and finishing the Bamboo Glaze Fruit, which was about the size of a Winter Jujube, Fu Shaoguang's entire body exuded a sweet fragrance.
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