A rare magical miracle in the world

Ying Muyao and Mu Yunji were seated together in a waterside pavilion, where many ghosts dressed in white danced gracefully. Even though both were Female Emperors, they found the dance, as an art form, rather engaging.

As for Fengdu, the formidable Supreme Lord of the Underworld who ruled over the cycle of reincarnation, he was personally brewing tea for the two Female Emperors at this moment.

"I can do it myself."

Though Mu Yunji was more powerful than Fengdu, and her seniority and qualifications exceeded his, they were both Masters of Miracles, so it didn't seem right for him to do this.

"Big sister, you simply can't refuse."

Mu Yunji was reluctant, but Ying Muyao thought otherwise. Fengdu was particularly insistent, "Moreover, this is one of my few hobbies. Brewing tea for oneself is just too dull."

Before becoming a Master of Miracles, Fengdu was a tea master living in the lands of the Nine States and a subject of Ying Muyao.

His experience was remarkably similar to Zu Taichu's—they both encountered Ying Muyao, who discovered their talents, and they served as tea masters under the Empress of the East for hundreds of years.

Truth be told, the fact that Fengdu and Zu Taichu could accept Ying Muyao's Miracle Power undeniably demonstrated their absolute loyalty to her.

Even after acquiring their own Miracles, if it were not for Ying Muyao being a Miracle Creature unable to replace them, they probably would have offered their Miracles to her a long time ago.

Because of such a relationship, Fengdu subconsciously felt he was merely a Princely King, while Ying Muyao was the Emperor.

Zu Taichu also found this matter deeply distressing.

"I didn't say you couldn't brew it."

Watching Fengdu perform his tea artistry as if it were a form of art, Ying Muyao reflected, "When was the last time I had your tea?"

"It's been over fifty years."

Fengdu responded indifferently, "If you like it, Big sister, after that person completes my contract's task, I'll brew it specially for you."

Fengdu's Miracle was not a Miracle Creature, and his own character flaws made him unsuitable to be a ruler.

Given the choice, Fengdu would much rather continue following a great person like Ying Muyao.

"Are you serious?"

Ying Muyao found this to be good news, "You, after all, are a Master of Miracles."

"What's the difference?"

Fengdu, resting his chin on his hand, spoke somewhat helplessly, "If I hadn't found the Miracle, I'd still be brewing tea for you, Big sister, and I'd certainly be much happier than I am now."

Fengdu was an artist, skilled in the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, and he had an extraordinary mastery in tea ceremony, flower arrangement, dance, and music theory.

Hence, forcing such a person to be a King was really quite burdensome.

Every Master of Miracles is honorable, but that doesn't mean that everyone is willing to proclaim, 'My fate is in my own hands, not heaven's.'

No matter what others think, Fengdu was quite content like a laid-back fish.

Of course, even in following someone, one must choose a competent boss—someone like Ying Muyao is entirely qualified to earn his trust and peace of mind.

As for Bailuo...

Fengdu felt that if Bailuo really could find a way to contract with him, then he would definitely become his big brother.

After all, it's not the contract that makes one truly loyal, but rather one has to be sincerely convinced and accept willingly before a contract can be made.

"I really don't understand you."

These were Mu Yunji's words, and she did not doubt the sincerity in Fengdu's words: 'A King's vassal contract with a Master of Miracles?'

Masters of Miracles are diverse, with all sorts of people included, just like herself, who is someone desireless and without wants.
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Yes, desireless and without wants, so her Miracle Citizens must also be without desires and wants.

In some respects, Mu Yunji was actually quite imperious, evoking the vibe of a feudal family head or an overbearing matriarch.

Mu Yunji also knew a bit about the King-Citizen Contract.

However, that was ultimately something of legend. In the present world, only one person had ever succeeded in transforming the Master of Miracles into a 'Miracle Creature,' and that person was Uncle Saros.

Clearspring and Uncle were the only known examples to everyone.

Yet, it was this very example that gave Fengdu, Shi Xiyu, and Mu Yunji hope.

None of them harbored ambitions to conquer the world. If Bailuo could really complete the 'King-Citizen Contract' and transform them into Miracle Creatures, why wouldn't they choose that option?

Their feelings towards Bailuo were neither particularly good nor bad, as they were just acquaintances who had recently met (through the Miracle Contract).

But they were all too familiar with Uncle and Ying Muyao.

Fengdu was wholeheartedly trying to make Ying Muyao king, Shi Xiyu owed a great debt of gratitude for Uncle saving his life, and Mu Yunji had received too much care from Uncle to ever repay his kindness.

Ying Muyao and Uncle were Bailuo's family members and belonged to the same group.

Therefore, the best way to join Bailuo's group was naturally to become Bailuo's Miracle.

By doing so, Bailuo could be absolutely at ease, and they would no longer face the awkward situation of being adversaries to Ying Muyao and Uncle.

Truth be told, making Fengdu fight Ying Muyao or forcing Shi Xiyu to confront Uncle would be more painful than killing them.

"You seem completely unconcerned about this Miracle battle," Ying Muyao said, "You little rascal, did you come here with the idea of cozying up to us?"

"Big sister, you have an eye for detail."

"Don't butter me up, you scamp."

After some thought, Ying Muyao asked, "What about the East Sea King? Does she share this idea?"

"No."

Fengdu shook his head, "She probably just wants to form an alliance with Duke Yatun outright. Chan'er is different from me; she always has her own plans."

The Corpse Bride sought to climb higher; she would not be content with mere mediocrity, so the idea of her serving Bailuo for no reason was out of the question.

Fengdu and the others had the opportunity to directly undertake the 'King-Citizen Mission' because big sister and Uncle had paved the way for Bailuo, having completed the conquest for him.

If it were someone else, without the patience of decades, or even a century, to maintain their loyalty, even with the Book of Yagen, it would be impossible to receive the King-Citizen Mission.

To contract with a Miracle Master who stands alone, one must fill the void in their soul.

However, without knowing what this method is, one can only grope in the dark.

It's just too time-consuming.

The Book of Yagen could display it directly, but there's a prerequisite: the other party's favorability must reach an extremely high level.

No direct association with Bailuo is needed; Bailuo's Miracles are no different from him. Seeing the Miracle is like seeing Bailuo, hence they could also suffice.

"Then it's up to you."

Ying Muyao gave Fengdu an encouraging look, "I'll have Xiao Luo figure out a way to pull you over to our side. Once you're with us, you'll need to go the extra mile with the East Sea King."

Fengdu and the East Sea King were childhood friends, with a relationship tangled in extremely complex disputes.

But Ying Muyao was certain of one thing: once Bailuo transformed Fengdu into a Miracle Creature, the latter would surely be able to activate the East Sea King's King-Citizen Mission.

The conquest of the Miracle World involves some battles won by force and destruction, but this is not the only path.

Just as now, through one conquest after another, Bailuo could also achieve greater power in a benevolent manner.