Chapter 1 Where Did the Beautiful Monster Come From?
Chapter 1 Where Did the Beautiful Monster Come From?
The tiger kept bringing food to Dou Changsheng's door, and the fierce tiger thought Dou Changsheng was a really good person.
[The Peerless Demon Queen System Arrives!]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the talent "Innate Allure," making you the most captivating enchantress among demons, Su Daji! Your demonic charm +100!]
[Please complete the initial quest as soon as possible to gain the favor of a demon. With the assistance of this system, you will eventually become a legendary demon queen, captivating all demons under heaven.]
You stupid system, I am a man, a real man, a man who stands tall and upright.
Dou Changsheng couldn't help but sigh to the heavens. He had been waiting for this opportunity to change his fate. He had finally obtained the system and thought he would marry a beautiful and wealthy woman and reach the pinnacle of life. But he never expected that God would play a joke on him.
Who doesn't know that I, Douzi from the north of the city, have impeccable lineage? My ancestors for three generations were devoured by tiger demons. I'm a good man that even the county magistrate would treat with special favor. If I don't have a wife, he'll arrange a beautiful one for me. I eat fine rice every day, drink spring water full of spiritual energy, and am served by dedicated servants. They even personally teach me body cultivation. I have a chiseled face, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a perfect body, and eight-pack abs. I am a handsome man.
Look at how hard it is, it's all muscle.
When demons cause trouble during holidays or festivals, and the disturbances get too severe, it's time for me to step in and save the day.
Once someone has tasted my flesh, even Tiger, who is known as the Night Emperor of Lang County, has to take two months off to savor it. Other meats taste like chewing wax, and they'll have to rest for at least half a year.
Ask around the neighborhood; everyone who's tried my Dou's "Yao" (a type of dessert) says it's delicious. It's a golden brand with an unshakeable reputation.
Rounding down, he single-handedly quelled a year-long demonic scourge and saved countless lives—what a load of rubbish!
Three months have passed since he transmigrated. The original owner of this body could see it all clearly, and Dou Changsheng naturally understood even better that he was being raised like a pig, used by the county magistrate to relieve his worries and troubles.
Exorcising demons is so difficult; you might lose your own life if you're not careful, and if too many people die, you'll be punished. It's much better to spend money to buy peace, send in a human-pig, and everyone can live in harmony. If someone dies occasionally, just turn a blind eye and that's it. When the time comes, you can just pack up and get a promotion, and the mess here will be none of your business.
Hey.
Life is tough.
Thump thump thump! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
The sound of knocking on the door rang out. Dou Changsheng looked up slightly and peered through the latticed window. He roughly judged the time and knew it was time for his afternoon bath.
There's no way around it; top-quality ingredients are just that delicate.
Before Dou Changsheng could get his consent, the door creaked open.
Two servants in short blue shirts carried in a huge wooden tub. A young girl with a youthful appearance began to adjust the water temperature, stirring the water with her fair hands to create a whirlpool.
He kept taking out various exquisite jade bottles from his sleeves and then began pouring them into the water.
After the young woman finished her work, she personally helped Dou Changsheng to the wooden tub, undressed him, and waited for him to sit in the tub before starting to rub his back. At the same time, she said, "Master Dou has a red spot on his skin. I will arrange for Doctor Wang to come and take a look at him in a little while."
"Also, I haven't been here for the past two days, so Master Dou's bath time has been a bit late, and the soaking time hasn't been long enough."
"The spices used for each bath are precious items from the state, and they cannot be wasted."
As Dou Changsheng listened to the girl's rambling, he subconsciously licked the back of his hand. It was already marinated and must taste delicious. No wonder it was made by the Dou family; it was tempting.
A loud bang was heard.
The door was pushed open with a thud, and a burly man strode in.
He was of medium build, with a long, narrow face, a curved sword at his waist, and bright, piercing eyes that seemed like jewels. He looked down at Dou Changsheng and went straight to the point: "The master is hosting a banquet tonight."
"Please invite Master Dou to the banquet."
Officer Zhao looked at the girl and instructed, "Help Master Dou clean up thoroughly, then apply all the ointment. Master Hu prefers strong flavors, so this will make it more delicious. If he's happy, our Lang County will be peaceful for the next year."
The girl remained calm and composed, without any emotional fluctuations. She took out a jet-black bottle from her sleeve, slowly uncorked it, and crushed a black, rice-grain-sized pill. Mixed it with water, she began to apply it to Dou Changsheng.
Dou Changsheng's body stiffened, his eyes filled with sorrow, yet he dared not make a move. Constable Zhao placed one hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, his large fingers already exerting force, ready to draw his sword and strike down if Dou Changsheng showed any sign of escaping.
Before long, Dou Changsheng was dressed again. Before Dou Changsheng could leave the house, Constable Zhao gave him a push and said impatiently, "Hurry up."
Dou Changsheng stumbled and almost fell to the ground. He barely managed to stand up when Zhao the constable's arm, like an iron clamp, gripped him tightly and began to drag him towards the door.
Dou Changsheng was like a three-year-old child, powerless to resist in the hands of Constable Zhao. He was dragged out of the courtyard and stuffed into a carriage by Constable Zhao.
He personally drove the carriage, and soon stopped in front of a grand mansion.
The vermilion gate opened automatically, and Constable Zhao dragged Dou Changsheng straight in, arriving at the main hall.
A burly man sat cross-legged in front of the main hall. Even sitting down, he was still as tall as a person, with arms as thick as stone pillars. He resembled an immovable king, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
The giant sat upright on a prayer mat, draped in a bright red robe, holding a huge string of prayer beads in his hand. He was constantly turning the beads with one hand, and his eyes were closed.
Officer Zhao cautiously said, "Tiger Lord."
"Grandpa's gift has arrived."
The giant slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with ferocity, and an endless pressure spread out as he stared at Dou Changsheng and Constable Zhao. A golden tail lashed out from behind him like a steel whip.
In an instant, the giant had already wrapped itself around Constable Zhao. Before Constable Zhao could even show a look of terror, he had already stopped breathing. The giant's mouth kept opening and closing, and finally, the medium-sized Constable Zhao was swallowed whole by the giant.
Blood trickled down his teeth and the corners of his mouth. As he chewed, the giant mumbled indistinctly, "That old bastard Cui Shuyu seems to have no intention of getting promoted."
"To try and fool Tiger with this stinking stuff, it's an insult to Tiger's teeth."
"I didn't know Tiger Lord ate meat, so I ate meat from Old Dou's family in the north of the city."
The giant spat out a mouthful of blood and bone fragments, which, like cannonballs, smashed into the ground, creating a crater.
The giant's fierce eyes were fixed on Dou Changsheng.
"Where did you come from, you earth monster?"
"You didn't know Lang County was Tiger Lord's territory; you've overstepped your bounds."
"Don't think that just because you're good-looking, you can do whatever you want and have Tiger take care of you."
"I'm telling you, that's impossible. Tiger is a man of principle. At most, Tiger will look after you a little."
[Ferocious Tiger's Favorability +80!]
[Initial mission completed. Please claim your reward and strive to enter the palace as soon as possible, rise through the ranks in the palace intrigue, and become a bewitching empress who captivates all demons!]
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