The whole family went mad, but the junior sister turned the tables and her luck soared.

Chapter 197 Taking a Leave Today

The emperor decreed that this person, named Phoenix, should actually be pronounced Pixiu, a creature that plucks feathers from passing geese without mercy.

Wen Fuyue felt this deeply; he hadn't forgotten that he still owed the Emperor a debt.

Moreover, ordinary treasures are not worthy of the Emperor's attention; this debt can only be repaid by returning to the Nanhua Sect.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor's decree today is so kind as to offer to help Wannian, and he even took out the treasures he was offered to help.

Wen Fuyue had a keen sense that the Emperor's edict might have ulterior motives, but he couldn't figure out what the Emperor was thinking for the time being.

He said to Yun Yici, "Xiao Ci, although this is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, Wan Nian is soft-hearted. You should ask Wan Nian what he thinks first."

Wen Fuyue pointed, and Yun Yici suddenly remembered that for ten thousand years he had always classified himself as a human cultivator.

It's hard to say whether Wan Nian himself would be willing to be suddenly sent to the Moon Worship Ceremony to fight against other demon cultivators.

Yun Yici said, "Yes, I'll go ask him right away."

"Please wait here for a moment, Senior Emperor Lao."

Yun Yici was afraid that asking too slowly would spoil the emperor's good intentions, so she moved with lightning speed and disappeared in a few breaths.

Di Zhao stared at Wen Fuyue, his lips twitching with anger, but he had to suppress his rage: "What do you mean by this? I kindly sent that fox demon to the Moon Worship Ceremony, what could he possibly be dissatisfied with?"

"Precisely because of his gentle nature, he should be sent to the Moon Worship Festival to toughen him up."

The imperial edict was practically pointing a finger at Wen Fuyue, saying he was a "spoiled son due to excessive pampering."

Wen Fuyue did not expect the Emperor's edict to react so strongly. Recalling the Emperor's previous attempt to use Mu Yunjian's identity to usurp Jiuqi City, she immediately became vigilant.

He suspected that the Emperor wanted to befriend Wan Nian in advance and use Wan Nian's identity as a fox clan member to cause trouble.

Wen Fuyue calmly spread her hands and said, "I'm just worried that the Emperor's decree will be in vain."

"After all, it's Wan Nian who's going to participate in the Moon Worship Ceremony. If he doesn't want to, we can't force him to participate."

Yun Yici was extremely fast; they had only exchanged a few words when she arrived with Wanlai.

Wan Nian's three thousand strands of hair flew wildly as she dragged him along, and they only stopped when they reached the pavilion where Wen Fuyue and the others were sitting.

Seeing the two holding hands tightly, the emperor snorted coldly, stood up, and said to Wan Nian, "I intend to recommend you to participate in the Moon Worship Ceremony. Will you go or not?"

Wan Nian saw the emperor's edict with an angry expression, and was so frightened that he trembled and his fox ears popped out.

He said tremblingly, "Your Excellency... I don't know what to do."

Yun Yici remembered that Wan Nian hadn't been there before, so he wasn't quite clear about the rules of the Moon Worship Festival, so he explained it to Wan Nian again.

Wan Nian's face turned pale after hearing this. He said, "I'm afraid I can't snatch the treasures from the other demon cultivators for you, nor can I compensate you for the treasures you offered. Your Excellency, please find someone else."

The emperor's face darkened, and he said, "You are truly a useless piece of trash. With your spineless appearance, you are not even as good as that rabbit."

"Fine, if you don't go, it saves me the trouble."

Wan Nian lowered his head, not daring to retaliate, and his two soft, white fox ears drooped listlessly, making him look extremely pitiful.

Seeing this, Yun Yici said, "Wannian, it's alright. Senior Emperor Zhao brought this up because he trusts you."

"Go there and we'll see. Don't be afraid."

Wen Fuyue also said, "You must learn to be independent. You are a demon cultivator, not a human cultivator's spirit pet."

"You can't stay with us forever."

Wan Nian lowered her eyes, which no one could see, and reddened. She whispered, "I understand."

He turned to the imperial edict, bowed his head and said, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Your Majesty."