There are countless handsome men in the world, so the host can change them every day if he wants.

Chapter 236 Another Trip to the Demon Slave Market

Upon seeing the familiar old man, Ling Yuan's expression turned somewhat grim. He nervously tugged at Lu Jinyan's sleeve, asking, "Sister, what are we doing here?"

Ling Yuan thought he had done something wrong, and that Lu Jinyan was going to send him back to the demon slave market, so his face turned pale.

"Don't be afraid. You live alone in a courtyard now, and there's no one to keep you company. So I brought you here to pick out one you like so you can go back and keep me company. That way, when you go out shopping in the future, you'll have someone to accompany you, and I'll feel much more at ease."

Lu Jinyan noticed Lingyuan's nervousness and fear, and reached out to pat his hand that was holding her sleeve.

"Sister, I don't need anyone to accompany me. I can manage on my own. I... I don't like going out." Ling Yuan was still very scared. After all, once someone left the demon slave market and returned, they were always sent back.

"It's alright, don't worry. I told you I wouldn't send you away!" Lu Jinyan felt a pang of heartache. This child's fear of the demon slave market was genuine; he must have suffered a lot there back then.

Ling Yuan wanted to say something, but in the end he obediently shut his mouth and followed Lu Jinyan into the second basement level of the demon slave market.

Ling Yuan had never been here before, and their activities on that floor were limited to that floor, so he was very nervous the whole time, keeping his head down and following behind Lu Jinyan, not daring to speak.

"Ah Yuan, come and see, is there anything you like?" Lu Jinyan knew he was scared, so she reached out and took Ling Yuan's hand, leading him to each cage and letting him choose for himself.

Ling Yuan was already stunned when Lu Jinyan reached out and took his hand. Hearing how she addressed him, he suddenly felt that the demon slave market wasn't so scary after all.

Although he was still somewhat afraid, he raised his head and gripped Lu Jinyan's hand tightly. After looking around, Lingyuan chose a man who, like him, was a fox in his true form. Lu Jinyan had the system scan him and found that he was quite loyal and had good demonic power, so he could protect Lingyuan.

In the end, Lu Jinyan spent 1,600 demon crystals to buy the person. After leaving the demon slave market, Ling Yuan finally relaxed completely.

"Ah Yuan, since this person was bought for you, then you should give him a name!" Lu Jinyan let go of Ling Yuan's hand. Her palms were sweaty; they weren't hers, they belonged to Ling Yuan.

“Then let’s call him Ling Shu!” Ling Yuan turned to look at Lu Jin Yan, who nodded and said to the man beside her, “Alright, from now on you will be called Ling Shu.”

“Ling Shu thanks Your Majesty for bestowing this name upon you!” Ling Shu quickly stepped forward and bowed.

“From now on, you will follow A Yuan, and your task is to protect him!” Lu Jinyan said to Ling Shu.

"Yes!" Ling Shu responded, and then stood behind Ling Yuan.

"Thank you, sister!" Ling Yuan smiled, a very happy smile. He hadn't smiled since entering the demon slave market, but now he finally smiled.

"Ding! Lingyuan's favorability +1, current favorability is 11!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully raised Lingyuan's favorability to eleven. Rewards: 1000 points, 1000 demon crystals, 100 mandarin duck stones, 10 mid-level cultivation pills, 1 moon shadow hairpin, 1 spirit rhinoceros earring, 1 exquisite bracelet, 3 fire fox fur coats, 2 purple brocade robes, 2 seven-colored feather robes, 1 mid-level cloud light holy armor, 2 Azure Sky Spirit Pearls, 2 Wind-Slaying Swords, 2 Netherworld Frost Needles, and 5 mid-level storage bags. Please keep up the good work, host!"

Lu Jinyan couldn't help but smile. What a wonderful day!

"Let's go buy Ling Shu a couple of outfits!" Lu Jinyan said, then led the group toward the clothing store.

Ling Shu had just arrived and didn't have any clean clothes, so Lu Jinyan picked out four sets for him, which was enough for him to change into. It's almost March, and the weather is gradually getting warmer. We'll get everyone in the family new clothes then.

Ling Shu held the new clothes with a surprised look on his face. He was a demon slave, and his master actually bought him new clothes.

When Ling Shu returned to the Lu residence, she was even more surprised. The servants in the residence were all wearing new clothes, which seemed to have been bought not long ago.

“A-Yuan, you take Ling Shu back first. I have some things to do with Ruo Han and the others. Oh, by the way, here is a storage bag. Take it. I put some demon crystals in it for you. If you want to go out for a walk, take Ling Shu with you. If you don’t have enough demon crystals, go find Chu Chu or me. I might be a bit busy lately and won’t have time to spend with you.”

She's been busy preparing for her engagement lately, so naturally she doesn't have time to go shopping with Lingyuan every day.

"Okay, I understand, go ahead and get busy, sister!" Ling Yuan nodded obediently, took the storage bag handed over by Lu Jinyan, and then took Ling Shu back to her own courtyard.

Lu Jinyan first sent Liu Xu to the kitchen to give instructions that since there was one more person in the household, the food would need to be prepared for one more person. Then she went to find Ruohan.

Mo Xuan spent the whole afternoon playing chess with Ruo Han. She had been looking for the two of them anyway, and now was the perfect time.

"You guys are still playing!" Lu Jinyan was a little surprised. What kind of chess is this? Is it so fun? Can you play it for an entire afternoon? Anyway, she couldn't understand it no matter how she looked at it.

"Jin'er is back?" Ruohan looked up and smiled as Lu Jinyan walked towards them.

"Yes, I just got back!" Lu Jinyan walked to the table and sat down, and Qingshan immediately poured her a cup of tea.

"Xuanxuan, how are things on your end?" When she came back at noon, she heard that Lingyuan had moved to a new house, so she went to find Lingyuan. She didn't even have time to ask when Moxuan's parents would be available.

"I've already spoken to Father and Mother, but I'm currently very busy with household affairs and can't find the time to come. However, Father said he'll send me a message once Mother finishes her business." Mo Xuan sounded a little guilty, but there was nothing he could do.

"That's good. I'll start preparing now, and we'll go over when your mother is done with her work." Lu Jinyan thought to herself, preparing the things in advance so she could just go directly when the time came.

"Okay, I'll do whatever Yan'er says!" Mo Xuan nodded.

Lu Jinyan played chess with Mo Xuan and Ruohan for a while, then Liu Xu came to call them to go eat.

A joyous occasion was about to be held in the manor, and everyone's faces were beaming with happiness. When Lu Jinyan arrived at the dining hall, she found that only Chu Chu, Lin Churan, and Ling Yuan were there; the others were not present.

"Where are the others?" Lu Jinyan asked, puzzled.

"They said that there are more and more people in the mansion now, and it's too crowded for everyone to eat together, so they moved to the side hall next door to eat," Chu Chu said with a helpless expression.

"what?"

squeeze?

Lu Jinyan looked up at the dining room, which could easily fit five or six large round tables, and sighed. It wasn't just cramped; it was...