Li Xiaochen had always heard that the elders of the House of Elders were going to come to assess themselves in person, but he didn't expect that they would pick this day to come. He took Qin Yufei and respectfully went to the elders, and according to the Taoist etiquette, he raised his palm and greeted them.

After some greetings, Du Ruo, who was standing behind these elders, stepped forward and said, "Minister Li, since the last battle of the Pantheon Palace, your name has become more and more famous. You yourself seem to be already the number one master of the younger generation in the Divine Immortal Cultivation Realm. Not only us, but also the Japanese and Korean immortal cultivation worlds are full of praise for you. Not long ago, there was news that you had married Qin Yufei, the daughter of the two great families of Qin and Lin, among the four great families, which caused countless young immortal cultivators to toss and turn, unable to sleep at night. Right now, in the Divine Immortal Cultivation Realm, who else is hotter than you?"

Li Xiaochen was about to give a few words, but he heard one of the elders snort coldly: "It's just that I don't understand the rules too much." The shadow department wants to open up other ways to make a living, and such a big thing will not be a prophet of the elders' house. Today, this Xianmanlou is about to open, and you didn't send someone to send us an invitation in advance. You haven't officially taken up the post of head of the shadow department, and you're already disrespectful. After you officially take over as the head of the shadow department, you will be even more unscrupulous!"

"The juniors don't dare!" Li Xiaochen broke out in a cold sweat when he was reprimanded by this elder, and hurriedly explained, "I have heard the former Minister of Shadows, Melzak, say that the Immortal Wheel Sect has always been born to cultivate. Except for the head of the Xianlun Sect, few others are involved in the world. At most, we will only receive material assistance from the Shadow Department. How the shadow department makes a living, it's all trivial. Wouldn't it be a sin to rashly disturb the cultivation of the elders of the Xianlun Sect because of this? That's why I didn't send an invitation to the Xianlun Sect......"

"Do you still dare to speak strongly?" the elder glared at Li Xiaochen, becoming more and more dissatisfied, "The situation in the shadow department is quite special now. You are young and knowledgeable, you have no experience as the head of the shadow department, and you have no one to guide you. Of course, we in the House of Elders are going to give you proper guidance. Who would have thought that you would be so arrogant and completely leave us aside and ignore us. From the beginning of your tenure as the head of the shadow department to the present, you have not contacted the House of Elders once. Isn't that a sign that you don't know the rules?"

Li Xiaochen had no choice but to nod and relent, and said, "Yes, yes, you have learned a lesson." It was my negligence. Dare to ask what this elder is called?"

"Presumptuous!" the long-bearded elder shouted, "My Dao number, how can you be asked by a junior? ”

Du Ruo hurriedly said on the side: "This elder Dao name Qinggu is the first seat of the Immortal Wheel Sect Elders' House, that is, the person who leads the Elders' House. ”

Li Xiaochen nodded and said with a smile, "Elder Qinggu, don't just stand outside. Shall we go inside and talk?"

The first seat of the Elder's House sighed, and led the rest of the elders into the Xianman Building together. Qin Yufei led these elders to a table in the corner of Xianmanlou where no one was sitting and invited them to take a seat. Elder Qinggu scanned the situation in this shop and found that the area of 100 square meters was already crowded with people.

These worldly ordinary people talk about the world and occasionally fart, which is really disgusting to him. What's the difference between this noisy place and a wet market? It's elegantly decorated, but it turns out to be such a harsh environment.

Just as Elder Qinggu was muttering in his heart, the cheongsam beauty enthusiastically came over to serve tea to the elders and provide massage services.

"Master~ Let the family help you relax and relax, it's very comfortable~" A cheongsam beauty came behind Elder Qinggu with a professional smile and said with a smile.

"No, you don't. Elder Qinggu said coldly.

Li Xiaochen hurriedly glanced at these beauties and signaled them to retreat quickly. But these cheongsam beauties didn't notice his eyes, and according to the old rules, they touched the elders' shoulders.

"Ye~Don't refuse people so coolly~" The cheongsam beauty did not flinch, but rose to the challenge, "We provide a free service and do not charge your money." After enjoying that wonderful taste, you will never forget me for the rest of your life~"

The corners of Li Xiaochen's eyes had already begun to twitch incessantly.

"Stand down for me!" Elder Qinggu slapped the table, drank the beauty, and glared at Li Xiaochen with displeasure, "This is your new means of making a living? Look at what kind of clothes they are wearing! Show your arms and thighs, what kind of body they have become! People who don't know still think that they have entered the Qinglou!"

Qin Yufei hurriedly said, "The elder misunderstood. They wore cheongsams. We offer complimentary massages and foot soak treatments. They're just ......"

"Mrs. Li......" Elder Qinggu shook his head and interrupted Qin Yufei's words, "I thought that you were from a famous family, and you should know a little bit more about the principles and rules than Zunfu. Now it seems that you are so ignorant!"

Qin Yufei looked puzzled and asked, "I...... Did I offend the elders in any way?"

Elder Qinggu snorted twice and reprimanded, "Mrs. Li, you are already married to Minister Li. No matter how powerful you are, you are his daughter-in-law. I was talking to Tsuneo just now. Besides, is it your place to speak? Women should stay in the inner hall obediently and teach each other husband and children. Don't come out all day and show your face. Didn't your parents teach you these rules and etiquette? Hmph, even if they didn't, your husband should teach you. This is really Minister Li's lax discipline. ”

"Yes......" Li Xiaochen and Qin Yufei sighed together and lowered their heads helplessly.

Elder Qinggu continued, "This time, we originally wanted to conduct a strict assessment of Minister Li. Now it seems that there is really no need to take the test again. All of this is disappointing, extremely disappointing! How could Melzak choose such a naïve and hairy boy who does not understand the rules to be the head of the film department? It is so incomprehensible. ”

After exchanging glances with the other elders, Elder Qinggu proclaimed the opinion of the Elders' House to Li Xiaochen: "Li Xiaochen, the head of the shadow department, does not know the general situation, has shallow qualifications, limited ability, and is not of great use. After careful consideration by the House of Elders, he was stripped of his post as Minister of Shadow with immediate effect and was not retained. ”

As soon as these words came out, not only Li Xiaochen and Qin Yufei were shocked, but even the cheongsam beauties gathered around this table were all shocked.

After being surprised, Li Xiaochen suddenly felt a sense of relief. The burden on my shoulders was lifted at once, and I felt extremely relaxed. The mess of the shadow department, to be honest, is really difficult to clean up. It's a rare opportunity to be a free man. It was too late for him to rejoice. It's just that he promised Melzak to revive the shadow department. I am afraid that this promise will not be fulfilled.

But nine times out of ten, life is not as expected. All you have to do is do your best and have a clear conscience.

Qin Yufei quietly held Li Xiaochen's hand and gave silent comfort in time, hoping that he wouldn't mind too much. Li Xiaochen smiled at her and said that he would not be sad.

He didn't mind that, but these cheongsam beauties weren't happy. I didn't know that these old people were elders of the Elders' House, so they were more casual. Now hearing that they pronounced the "death penalty" to Li Xiaochen, the cheongsam beauties protested indignantly.

Minister Li has no stand, he is a good person, and he is handsome. He's not a minister, so should you old guys be the minister?"

"That's it, I like Minister Li's bad smile the most. As soon as he smiled at me, I was so numb that I wanted to roll the sheets with him right away~"

"If Minister Li leaves office, we will go with him. Hmph, I don't want to do things under you rigid old guys. ”

"Yes, we have followed Minister Li all our lives. The main room can't be counted on. At the very least, you have to be a side house. People have been guarding themselves like jade for so many years, waiting for him to come...... I hate it, I'm so shy~ People can't say this kind of thing~"

Elder Qinggu looked at these cheongsam beauties and was furious: "Shame on you! If you don't want to do it, let me leave." Where is Zhu Yueji? Call her over! I'm going to let her take over the shadow department!"

"Uh, this...... I'm afraid she's gone for the time being. Li Xiaochen was about to explain the reason, but he saw the dry-mouthed Elder Qinggu pick up the teacup and take a sip of tea.

"Poof-it's so spicy! What kind of tea is this?" Elder Qinggu, who was choking on the spicy, squirted out the tea and couldn't stop coughing.

The cheongsam beauty on the side pursed her lips and smiled: "You deserve it! I should have choked you to death a long time ago!"

Li Xiaochen lowered his face and said to them, "Don't tease the elders. You're all going to greet other distinguished guests for me. ”

The cheongsam beauty didn't dare to disobey him, so she greeted him obediently and went to serve other guests. Li Xiaochen kept smiling and said to the elders: "It's rare for the elders to come here, so you don't have to rush to leave. Although I was dismissed by you, I am a guest. Today is the opening of a small shop. Why don't you sit down, have a nice cup of tea and go?"

As he spoke, Li Xiaochen glanced at Qin Yufei. The latter smiled at the elders and said, "Wait a moment, elders. I'm going to make tea. ”

After Qin Yufei left, Elder Qinggu looked at Li Xiaochen curiously and asked, "Aren't you resentful of our decision?"

Li Xiaochen smiled: "How come? I think I'm so happy." Although at the moment of your announcement, I was surprised, but more of a relief. I was really young and inexperienced. It's also a mess in management, being a friend, and not a good leader. What's more, the financial burden of the film department is too heavy. I can't handle it. It's better to leave it to someone more talented. That's the best decision. ”

The elders of the Immortal Wheel Sect exchanged glances in amazement and nodded their heads one after another. Elder Aoya, as a representative, said, "Thank you very much for your understanding. I'm also grateful for everything you've done for the Shadow Club and the Fairy Wheel Sect. Originally, we planned to return to the Xianlun Sect after the verdict was completed. But for the sake of your kindness in inviting us...... Okay, I'll stay for the time being, drink a cup of tea made by Mrs. Li herself, and then leave. It's also a face-saving experience. But don't put anything else in the tea. ”

Li Xiaochen laughed and said, "Of course not." I apologize for their rude behavior. ”

After a while, Qin Yufei brought the brewed tea to the table and replaced the old tea. The elders had just picked up the teacups, and before they could taste them, they saw several Japanese standing outside the door.

One of the beautiful women, dressed in a neat and tidy witch goddess costume, took two steps forward, stood in front of the door of Xianmanlou, and said in non-standard Chinese: "Izumo Taisha Daisha Great Witch Izumo Chiyuki, come to visit Minister Li Xiaochen. ”