Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points

Chapter 486: Chapter 478 Madame Zhao’s True Face_1

“Miss Xiao Qing, please take a seat! You’re becoming more and more attractive!”

Liu Shengli’s wife, with her swaying hips, moved a chair for Xiao Qing and then brewed tea for them both.

Today, there was no sour wine offered to Qin Niu.

It was likely that after selling that jar to Qin Niu, their household had run out of stock.

Liu Shengli’s wife really knew how to please others; after making the tea, she brought over some pastries, then sat opposite Qin Niu on a small stool, engaging in conversation. She was unreserved in showcasing her shapely figure that was tantalizingly visible.

She understood men well.

During their chat, she had a knack for making people feel good, focusing the conversation on topics that adored Qin Niu or praised him.

She mentioned how Qin Niu was now the most successful young man in Shuangfeng Village and even in Jade Stream Town.

She also said she wanted her three children to learn from Qin Niu, claiming that she would be overjoyed if they could achieve even one ten-thousandth of his success.

Before long, Liu Shengli arrived with Liu Qing.

Madame Zhao was nowhere to be seen.

Qin Niu discreetly observed Liu Qing and didn’t notice anything amiss.

“Master Qin, I’m really sorry. I went to bed early last night and didn’t know you had come to look for me.”

Liu Qing was a straightforward man.

He was all kowtows and bows in front of Qin Niu, bending his knees as he spoke.

“No problem, no problem, I was just passing by. How about it? Interested in working on my land? As for the pay, we’ll go by the rates the Yan Family offers to their workers, and I won’t shortchange you a single Wen Money. Work well, and there will be additional rewards.”

Qin Niu directly asked for Liu Qing’s opinion.

“Sure, if you’re willing to hire me, that’s an honor. When do I start? I’ll come find you then. But there’s one thing: I can’t stay at your place. I have to eat and sleep at home.”

Liu Qing, who often quarreled with his wife and was scolded for being useless, had probably longed for a stable job to earn money.

He had plenty of muscles; strength was certainly not what he lacked.

The Yan Family had strict requirements for hiring long-term workers; sheer brute strength wasn’t always enough to impress them.

After all, farming was also a skill.

The Yan Family had been in business for many years, had extensive connections, and were deeply rooted in the area, so they never worried about finding suitable workers.

Liu Qing’s eager agreement indicated that he might have gone to the Yan Family for a job in the past but got turned down.

Now that a long-term job was coming to him, and the wages were no less than the Yan Family’s, it naturally made Liu Qing very happy.

“As for meals, I’ll take care of three meals a day at my place. And you thinking about staying over? I wouldn’t allow it even if you wanted to! Don’t worry, even if you work as a long-term laborer at my place, it won’t affect your nights with your beloved wife. Everyone knows you’ve married a beautiful woman and keep her treasured and pampered at home!”

Qin Niu said, joking and laughing.

“Hehe!”

Liu Qing scratched his head, his face breaking into an especially sweet smile.

Considering the situation, although he often fought with his wife, their marital life seemed very harmonious.

I really hope there’s nothing wrong with Madame Zhao.

A straightforward man like Liu Qing was hard to come by; Madame Zhao was not at a loss, having married him.

“Then it’s settled. After the New Year’s, you’ll work on my farm’s land. The wages will be paid monthly, and I’ll provide three full meals a day. I have other things to attend to now, so I’m off.”

Qin Niu stood up and patted Liu Qing on the shoulder.

When he did, he realized that Liu Qing’s body was quite sturdy and could even be classified as robust.

If he remembered correctly, although Liu Qing had great physical strength, he had never practiced any cultivation technique. But judging from the brief touch, Qin Niu was certain that Liu Qing’s physical strength must have reached Fourdfold in the Mortal Realm or higher.

Much stronger than Liu Shengli by many times.

“Liu Qing, you’re pretty sturdy! Do you practice any cultivation techniques at home?”

Qin Niu asked outright.

“Heh, cultivation techniques are so expensive; I could never afford them. Even if I bought one, I can’t read, so I wouldn’t understand it. Maybe it’s because I’ve been chopping wood all year round that my body got stronger!”

Liu Qing denied practicing any cultivation techniques.

“Hmm, that could be it. When you start working on my land, I’ll adjust your wages according to your actual performance. With such a strong build, I’ll definitely have to increase your pay.”

As Qin Niu patted his shoulder, he had unnoticeably released a Green Silk Worm.

It adhered tightly to the top of Liu Qing’s head, integrating perfectly with his hair.

Since Liu Qing had not cultivated any Cultivation Technique, the rapid increase in his strength could very likely be the result of Madame Zhao’s secret assistance.

Qin Niu couldn’t help but become more curious about Madame Zhao.

At least from what he could see now, Madame Zhao seemed to have nothing to do with those vicious and bloodthirsty demons and monsters.

After taking leave from Liu Shengli’s home, Qin Niu, accompanied by Xiao Qing, entered the mountain.

It had been many days since he last traveled on this mountain path by Xie Laizi’s house. Perhaps due to fewer people entering the mountains, Qin Niu felt that the path had become desolate.

If it weren’t for pests devouring almost all the foliage in the mountains, this path would certainly appear somewhat eerie.

Qin Niu wasn’t afraid of ghosts or monsters; in fact, for a while, he even hoped he would encounter a demon beast.

Then he would kill the demon and obtain its elixir to help his wives refine a Boundary-breaking Elixir, aiding them in breaking through to the Innate Realm quickly.

Unfortunately, the mountains were so devoid of demons that he hadn’t encountered any during that time.

Now that he had subdued the Fire Phoenix and his horizons had broadened, he no longer cared about ordinary monsters.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Only powerful beasts could pique his interest now.

As he continued walking into the mountains, Qin Niu eavesdropped on some sounds coming from Liu Qing’s direction through the brood moth of the Green Silk Worms.

“A’Qing, are you really planning to go work as a laborer at the Qin Family’s house?”

This was Madame Zhao’s voice.

It seemed Liu Qing had already gone home and told her about his plan to work as a laborer at the Qin Residence.

“Don’t you want me to earn more money? Working as a laborer for the Qin Residence will definitely pay more than chopping wood. Then you’d be happier and stop arguing with me.”

Liu Qing really had nothing to say to his wife.

He probably still didn’t know about Madame Zhao’s flirtatious behavior outside of the home. Otherwise, he might be utterly heartbroken.

“Are you saying you’re tired of arguing with me?”

Madame Zhao’s voice grew much louder.

“How could I tire of you! I just don’t want to see you unhappy and want to make you happier. These past few years since you married me, I haven’t given you a single joyful day; it’s all because I’m not capable enough. My dear, rest assured, once I start working as a laborer at the Qin house, I will surely learn planting techniques. Once my salary increases, I’ll be able to give you a better life.”

Liu Qing said to his wife, full of remorse.

If it weren’t for listening in on their conversation through the Green Silk Worm, Qin Niu would have continued to believe that Liu Qing and Madame Zhao had a very strained relationship.

After all, Liu Shengli had heard that the couple often argued.

Many things really can’t be understood just from what others say.

After hearing what Liu Qing said, Madame Zhao fell into a brief silence.

“You don’t mind that I can’t bear you children?”

“I don’t mind at all; it’s just my bad luck,” Liu Qing responded again.

“What did Master Qin tell you?”

She began to inquire about what Qin Niu had said.

This immediately made Qin Niu tense up. After careful thought, he realized that the words he had said to Liu Qing contained no flaws and thus relaxed.

Sure enough, Liu Qing repeated verbatim everything Master Qin had said, and after hearing it, Madame Zhao said nothing more.

“Alright, go chop wood in the mountains! You must chop a full thirteen loads today, or don’t come back for dinner!”

Madame Zhao said harshly.

“My dear, remember to take care of yourself. I’m off to chop wood in the mountains.”

Liu Qing was very obedient.

Taking his tools, he left the house.

Qin Niu was somewhat speechless; men and women were the same. Once they fell in love with someone, they could easily become blinded by love.

Tang Caixian was all but completely compliant to Qin Niu, and Liu Qing was unquestioningly indulgent and loving towards Madame Zhao.

Chopping thirteen loads of wood in a day was more than twice the workload of an ordinary woodcutter.