NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1081: Nuwa Temple
It's been about a month since the last negotiation with The Holy Court.
There are only two options: either reconcile and coexist peacefully,
given that we hold the greater advantage and were the ones to propose peace, it would be wise for The Holy Court to concede.
Or they can refuse, but they should at least give a clear response.
This strange silence is making things ambiguous.
"They haven't sent any word back?" Wu Heng confirmed again.
Lilith's reply popped up quickly, "No! Either they're too proud to swallow their anger, or they think reconciliation now equals a loss."
"Then I'll go over tomorrow and contact the headquarters to inquire."
"Got it!"
Ending the conversation, Wu Heng lightly tapped the edge of the bathtub with his knuckles, deep in thought.
From the looks of the situation, I've already made concessions.
If our positions were reversed, The Holy Court would never propose peace like I did.
Of course, if it weren't for the worry about the Divine Spirits behind it, Wu Heng wouldn't have brought it up.
What kind of conspiracy could be brewing?
If there were any moves, Lilith's spies should have sent back some information too, right?
Is it just being stubborn?
That shouldn't be possible either, they've lived this long, how could they make the wrong choice out of stubbornness!
In the misty vapor, he recalled the earlier analysis with Glenda and Lady.
About the possible descents of the Divine Spirits.
The first point, when the core of the religion is threatened, Divine Spirits will intervene.
It was because of this that when they stormed the Holy Hall, they only took the Holy Cabinet and didn't kill anyone inside.
The second point, when crises are beyond what the followers can handle, there's a chance they have a method to actively summon the Divine Spirits.
"Could they be planning something big...!" Wu Heng muttered to himself, shaking his head again.
Logically, since I've conceded, it shouldn't escalate to the final step.
"Master?" Robey's knocking interrupted his thoughts, "Dinner is ready. You've soaked long enough; you'll get dizzy."
"Coming," Wu Heng got up, changed into clean clothes, and went out.
...
After dinner, in the living room.
The whole family chatted for a while in the living room. Wu Heng took out a Test Crystal Stone from his Space Ring and placed it on the coffee table.
"Come over and test your levels." Wu Heng glanced around, "Let's see who's been slacking off recently."
The smiles on the maids' faces froze instantly.
"Let's start with Mini," Wu Heng said.
Mini dawdled her way over and grasped the Crystal Stone.
The Crystal Stone gradually glowed with a faint blue light, finally stopping on the tenth marker.
"Level 10?" Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and gave her backside a light smack, the crisp 'slap' sound reverberating loudly in the living room, "Why so slow?"
"Master~!" Mini whined, rubbing her butt, "Even the Steward of Lundham City is only Level 12; I'm already fast."
When Wu Heng bought Mini, she didn't have a profession yet.
He had bought her a scroll from the association to change her profession to Fist Master.
In fact, it wasn't really slow.
But facing the enemies on the Gold and Silver Island, they won't wait for you to be fully prepared, he still needed to urge them to speed up.
"Still talking back?" Wu Heng threatened to raise his hand again, and Mini immediately bent over to cover her backside.
Wu Heng continued, "Reach Level 15 within half a year."
"I don't have your talent, Master." Mini pouted.
Wu Heng pulled away her hands and smacked twice more, "If you don't reach it, I'll spank you every day."
Mini grimaced and walked aside. Cat Girl Luo Bei came up apprehensively to hold the Crystal Stone.
It likewise stopped at Level 10.
Wu Heng raised an eyebrow, and Luo Bei's face fell as she clutched the coffee table, "Master, I've tried really hard, truly!"
"You had a profession in Lundham City and you're still the same as Mini, and yet you say you've worked hard." Saying that, he gave her two firm smacks, and she jumped aside grimacing in pain.
Annette was Level 7, and Wu Heng also smacked her twice, the young maid's eyes were red, but she bit her lip not daring to make a sound.
When it was Philippa's turn, the Crystal Stone lit up to Level 11, "Reach Level 12 within half a month."
Wu Heng also smacked her twice, and even the parrot watching the commotion got a flick on the head.
The last was Shanaela; the Crystal Stone similarly showed Level 11.
Wu Heng gave her a meaningful look, only urging her to speed up.
After all, she was now in charge of all commercial development on the island; some face should be saved.
The maids protested one by one, saying Wu Heng was biased.
After everyone had finished testing, Wu Heng gave some instructions, the night outside grew deeper, and everyone retired to their rooms to rest.
...
In the bedroom, the bedside lamp cast a gentle glow.
Shanaela propped herself up on the edge of the bed, her silk nightdress hitched up to her waist, and Wu Heng continued the punishment left off from the living room.
"Enough, enough...!" Shanaela bit her lip with a muffled groan, her ears turning red as though they might drip blood, "How can you... have such a fetish?"
Wu Heng chuckled as he delivered another slap, watching the skin turn a darker shade of red, "Mini's almost at your level, and you're still trying to stop?"
"How can I be the same?" Shanaela lowered her skirt and glared at him in annoyance, "I'm busy all day, unlike them who can focus solely on training."
"Delegate appropriately to others." Wu Heng pulled her into his arms, his warm hand soothing the area, "Focus on leveling up, quickly become a Hero, and we'll be together forever."
"Don't give me that talk." Shanaela protested, resting obediently against his chest, "Got it, who doesn't want to be a Hero... Just be gentler! You hit so hard earlier."
"A good rub and it'll be fine." Wu Heng changed the topic, "Why did your Great Elder suddenly visit, what's it about?"