Hearing "stewed black chicken with turtle," Tian Peng and Xuan Ao instantly panicked.
They genuinely feared that the little girl, in her innocent ignorance, might casually agree, and they would truly be finished.
As for the Ginseng King, it was so terrified that it immediately burrowed underground, hiding itself, afraid of being caught in the crossfire and stewed in a pot.
Stewed black chicken with turtle was a perfect match for ginseng, and it was certain to be implicated.
Wen Die's heart leaped into her throat. She secretly clutched the life-saving treasure bestowed by her master, ready to fight desperately to protect Ji Mo.
As expected, the two great demons were truly enraged. Their expressions changed drastically, and they charged towards Ji Mo.
"It's over. It seems that today, I and this troublesome fellow are truly destined to die on the same day, at the same month, and on the same day."
Wen Die glanced at Ji Mo, her eyes filled with tenderness, her spiritual energy surging as she prepared for a desperate struggle.
Her mind was made up: if they could not live together, then they would die together.
Tian Peng and Xuan Ao rushed forward, each grabbing a pant leg of Ji Mo. Tears welled up in their eyes.
Wen Die, who had been preparing for a life-and-death battle, was stunned.
What was going on?
"A'li doesn't eat stewed black chicken with turtle."
A'li shook her little head. What kind of dish was this? It didn't sound tasty at all.
She looked down at Xuan Ao and, as if seeing a new toy, immediately slid off Ji Mo's shoulder and plopped herself onto the turtle's broad shell.
"Turtle, go!"
A'li actually treated Xuan Ao as a mount and began to play.
Xuan Ao, as if granted a great pardon, obediently began to run, making the little girl giggle with delight.
Tian Peng followed, his face full of fawning flattery, accompanying them obsequiously.
"Ah! Is Master's face that influential?"
Wen Die once again misunderstood, thinking that Tian Peng and Xuan Ao were letting Ji Mo off the hook out of respect for her master, Chu Qingyi.
Alas, you silly boy, you're such a worry. Do you know that I've saved you again?
If you don't treat me well in the future, I'll dig out your black heart.
Sensing Wen Die's unusual gaze, Ji Mo couldn't help but shiver. What was wrong with Miss Wen? Her eyes suddenly seemed so frightening.
"Young Master Ji, do you know that these two are very dangerous?"
Wen Die pointed at Tian Peng and Xuan Ao, feeling the need to remind Ji Mo.
Otherwise, who knew when this idiot would offend them again and bring about his own demise.
"What's so dangerous about them? If they weren't useful, I would have cooked them long ago."
Ji Mo scratched his head, not believing that a chicken and a turtle could be dangerous.
Hearing this, Tian Peng and Xuan Ao trembled. There was meaning behind his words!
They pondered and immediately understood.
This was Ji Mo warning them.
Xuan Ao reflected on himself. After becoming a demon saint, his mindset seemed to have become a bit arrogant. He wasn't as enthusiastic about loosening soil and weeding as before.
This was wrong. How could he become so conceited with just a little progress? The Ginseng King had said that to become Ji Mo's cannon fodder, one needed to at least become an immortal. He was still tens of thousands of miles away from that.
I must change, be humble and patient, and correct my mindset.
Therefore, I will set a small goal for myself: to become an immortal!
Xuan Ao found the right goal in life, filled with motivation, and his state of mind instantly improved by a large margin.
Tian Peng felt uneasy. He had been too lazy recently, spending his days eating, being lazy, and basking in the sun. He must have displeased his master.
How can I become a useful chicken for my master from now on?
Tian Peng fell into deep thought.
"Cooked? Absolutely not! We must never have such thoughts again."
Wen Die hurriedly advised against it.
For now, they had only temporarily deterred the two great demons. If Ji Mo continued to insult them, these two great demons would definitely turn on him, and no one would be able to protect Ji Mo.
Only by getting along well could they maintain peace.
"Miss Wen is right. As the saying goes, no matter how poor, one doesn't eat their guarding chicken; no matter how desperate, one doesn't slaughter their own turtle. Fine, I'll raise them well from now on."
Ji Mo nodded, thinking Wen Die's words made sense.
Hearing this, Tian Peng and Xuan Ao's hearts finally relaxed completely.
As expected, he was warning them.
Now that their thoughts were straightened out and their mindsets had shifted, they had gained Ji Mo's forgiveness.
If they hadn't realized their mistakes in time, they probably would have been made into a dish tonight.
Fan Jingxing and Hui Neng witnessed all this, too terrified to even lift their heads, diligently hoeing the ground, not daring to slack off for a moment.
However, they still couldn't escape. Calamity struck without warning.
"Young Master Ji, those two are not good people. They are here with ulterior motives and have unspeakable goals."
Wen Die, being exceptionally intelligent, recognized Fan Jingxing and Hui Neng from their appearance and demeanor.
Fan Jingxing, who could slaughter a city and kill without leaving a trace!
Hui Neng, the evil monk who could steal souls with a single word!
These two were both individuals filled with evil deeds, yet they were disguised as laborers here, undoubtedly with a grand scheme.
"Miss Wen indeed has discerning eyes. These two are indeed not good people, but they have now repented and are starting anew. I believe they will never do evil again."
Ji Mo said with full confidence.
In his mind, Fan Jingxing and Hui Neng were originally ruffians who wanted to seize his family's property and land, but they had been reformed and turned over a new leaf.
They now understood how to earn wealth through their labor and would not commit evil deeds in the future.
Repented and starting anew?
My pure husband, you are truly too naive and too innocent.
How can you not know that one's nature is hard to change? Such evil people would not easily change.
Wen Die did not believe it at all. When would a dog stop eating feces, or a wolf stop eating meat? If Fan Jingxing and Hui Neng had no ulterior motives, even a ghost wouldn't believe it.
"The hearts of men are treacherous..."
She wanted to persuade him further.
Ji Mo waved his hand, "I believe them. Perhaps they had no choice before, but now they definitely want to be good people."
"Indeed, the most venomous heart is a woman's. This Wen Die wants to harm us."
Fan Jingxing and Hui Neng were panicking in their hearts, afraid that Ji Mo would believe the slander.
Upon hearing Ji Mo's affirmation of them, they were so moved that they almost shed tears of joy.
Indeed, Mr. Ji's heart is like a clear mirror, seeing through everything. Serving him is truly worth dying for without regret.
The two finally became completely devoted to following Ji Mo.
Wen Die gazed at Ji Mo dazedly, realizing she was falling more and more in love with her future husband.
This must be what they call a pure heart!
The mortal world is corrupt, and the hearts of men are ugly. It's unexpected that there is such an idiot in the world who believes the world is beautiful.
How precious and rare this is!
"Young Master Ji, thank heaven for letting me meet you."
If before, Wen Die wanted to marry Ji Mo with a hint of revenge,
Now, it had become a willing commitment.
"Ah?"
Ji Mo was completely bewildered and responded politely, "Miss Wen, I am also very fortunate to have met you."
"Young Master Ji..."
Wen Die felt her heart pounding like a deer, her emotions surging.
She couldn't help but close her eyes and pucker her lips.