Chapter 681: 680. Betting
The situation in the field was completely thrown into chaos by Ali's shout.
Kneeling before her master, the second maid tried to speak several times but stopped, finally only saying, "Disciple is guilty... please, Master, punish me."
Liao Qe's face was full of shock, while Liao Ya, betrayed by her beloved disciple, was not only shocked but also slightly embarrassed, trembling as she pointed at the second maid, "You... you shameless traitor!"
Hearing this, Yu Yanmei's face showed a touch of embarrassment, and she shrank to the side, trying to reduce her presence as much as possible.
On the other hand, Li Pei almost laughed out loud.
Liao Ya was somewhat resentful about the match between Lord Yu and the Spiritual Falcon Maiden.
Now, seeing this scene, she truly felt relieved.
Li Pei, struggling to hold back her laughter, hugged Liao Ya's fragrant shoulder and consoled her, "Don't be angry, don't be angry, our little girl is growing up, after all, what young girl doesn't harbor springtime feelings~"
With this reassurance, the embarrassment and annoyance on Liao Ya's face eased a bit.
But Li Pei naturally had a bit of a wicked sense of humor, and of course, she wasn't going to let it go at that, and immediately added fuel to the fire by saying:
"I think, with three Spiritual Falcon Maidens, one more second maid wouldn't make much difference, might as well take her in as well~"
At those words, the second maid raised her head with a hopeful expression, instantly feeling that the emperor was truly the kindest person in the world;
The Spiritual Falcon Maidens quickly looked towards Liao Ya, hoping she would exert her authority and properly teach her wildly imaginative disciple a lesson.
But Liao Ya was quite troubled.
She was naturally soft-hearted, and the second maid had served her faithfully for so many years, was clever and gifted, and she had never once scolded or beaten her, finding herself at a loss for what to do.
Just then, Xiao Qing, who had been watching the situation for a long time, stepped forward, took her daughter's hand, and gently comforted her:
"The Celestial Lord is a godlike figure, who should not be bound by mortal rules. I think this is an excellent idea, the young girl is tried and true, and being matched as fellow disciples is more appropriate than letting an outsider in."
Xiao Qing was obviously trying to please Lu Yao, but her efforts annoyed her own daughter.
Liao Ya shook off her hand and said coldly, "This is our family affair, it would be best for outsiders to keep their mouths shut."
Xiao Qing couldn't save face: "I am your mother, how can you be so rude."
"Mrs. Xiao, please have some dignity, after you remarried, you have no more connection with the Liao family!"
"You...!"
The mother and daughter began to argue, with Liao Qe also trying to mediate on the side, and Ali going around pleading for the second maid, making the scene even more chaotic.
Fortunately, Lu Yao had already thought of a solution and said, "Silence."
The voice was not loud, but as soon as it was spoken, the field fell silent.
The several ladies were naturally intimidated by a Primordial Realm powerhouse, and Xiao Qing and Ali, who were already deeply reverent of Lu Yao, were so frightened they almost lost control.
Although the Primordial Realm is only one great realm higher, it is the pinnacle of the Martial Path, representing a higher form of life.
Lu Yao first turned to the second maid and asked, "Have you and Ping An finished your junior high curriculum?"
While puzzled why her great uncle was asking this now, the second maid still quickly replied, "Yes, we have."
Lu Yao nodded slightly, then addressed Liao Ya and the others, "You have been to my home, so you should know about the college entrance exam?"
The several ladies nodded together.
They had stayed on Blue Star for quite a few days and even used tablets to go online when their husbands were busy with their ascensions, naturally learning about this grand event of Xia Country, and understanding its importance was akin to the imperial examination.
"Given that, let's make a bet!" Lu Yao said aloud:
"Counting the days, my family has three months left until the college entrance exam. Let the girls go over there and study hard during this short period. If they can score 720, their wishes will be granted. If they can't, let it never be mentioned again."
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At those words, Liao Ya and the others were taken aback, "720 points?"
"That's like studying for just three months, then becoming the valedictorian of high school... Is that possible?"
Er Ya's face immediately lit up with pleasure! As a top student, she had never found studying difficult, especially since she was always at the top.
Ping An was also a top student, and at this moment, he had already revealed a confident demeanor, licking his lips at his master as if he couldn't wait to start.
Ji Xiang and Ru Yi, two underperforming students, suddenly looked troubled, but they didn't worry too much.
After all, they were naturally intelligent, and their strong physique also brought abundant energy, allowing them to attempt an all-out effort without sleep or rest for three months, striving to succeed in one fell swoop!
Lu Yao smiled and said, "Then it's settled. Pack your things and change into normal clothes, come back with me."
Er Ya happily agreed, ready to change clothes.
She had run just a few steps when she suddenly stiffened, turned around, and looked at her master with a pitiful expression.
Liao Ya sighed and just waved her hand.
Only then did Er Ya relax, bowing deeply and pulling Ali to run off as if escaping.
Li Pei egged on from behind, "Er Ya, go for it! A tale of a student and her teacher serving one husband will surely become a fine story... Ouch!!"
She hadn't finished speaking when she suddenly cried out in pain, as Yu Yanmei had taught her a lesson with a knock on the head: "You sure have a lot to say today."
Li Pei cried out in pain, holding her head, "Master, I didn't even mention you, don't take it personally."
Yu Yanmei's cheeks flushed, and she gritted her teeth, "It seems today is the day I need to clean house!"
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At this moment, Lu Yao came over, laughing lightly, "I'll accompany them back, it won't take more than a few days before I return."
The wives looked at him with exasperation, and Liao Ya helplessly said, "How many more romantic debts do you intend to incur?"
Lu Yao scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, just about to say something when the phone in Li Pei's room suddenly rang urgently.
Everyone frowned, as this phone line connected to the Imperial Palace, and it wouldn't ring unless there was a major issue.
Li Pei dashed back into the room to answer, and indeed she exclaimed in surprise!
After a little while, she dashed back at lightning speed, speaking to Lu Yao with shock,
"My lord, just a few hours ago, you went to the United Kingdom and killed the Primordial Ancestor!? And you also took down Mist City!?"
It must have been that news had already spread; Lu Yao nonchalantly nodded his head, "Yes, I haven't had the chance to tell you all yet."
The ladies all exclaimed in amazement, with Xiao Qing being particularly stunned: The Celestial Lord just destroyed two major cities of the Federation, and now he went to Mist City!?
The United Kingdom at this time was the Empire of the Eternal Sun, a globally dominating entity, and Mist City was even a world-renowned metropolis.
Lu Yao's actions were far more impactful than what had occurred during the "Conference of the Nine Nations" incident.
Xiao Qing steadied her emotions and could no longer bother with her daughter's relationship, turning to Liao Ya and Liao Qe to advise,
"With the Celestial Lord being such a personage, it's already quite rare to have just a few of you serving him. Stop causing more trouble, you should know contentment."
Lady Xiao obviously had firmly taken Lu Yao's side, constantly speaking in his defense.
Liao Ya completely ignored her mother, just addressing Lu Yao, "Then hurry on, don't be too harsh with the betting matter, just be reasonable."
Lu Yao bowed to the wives with a fist, thanked Lady Xiao, and then turned to leave.
The four young ladies were also ready, and Lu Yao immediately took them back to Blue Star.
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