Before Xiao Yan arrived, Hu Lu also received letters from Yu Shaoyan and Murong Xue of Yumen Mansion. They both reported the same major event to Hu Lu: the reserve of transformed grass in Yutuo Villa was stolen.

Jade Camel Villa is rich in transformation grass. Because of this grass, Mrs. Jade Camel is quite prestigious in the demon world. As long as you are a demon, who doesn’t want to transform into a human form as soon as possible to enjoy the bustling, lively, love, and hatred of the human world? Of course, there are some who can endure it.

Live lonely.

In the world of cultivation, spirit stones are the hard currency of monks, while in the demon world, the status of the transformation grass is comparable to that of spirit stones. Of course, the transformation pill refined from the transformation grass by human alchemists is even more difficult to pass.

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Although the spirits can also transform into human forms through their own efforts, it is still too slow. Fox monsters are the fastest among the monsters to transform into humans, but it took Bai Buling more than a hundred years to do so.

He has the blood of a mythical beast.

It can be seen that the importance of Transformation Grass and Transformation Pill to the fairies, and Yutuo Villa almost monopolizes half of the shipment of Transformation Grass in the cultivation world. The other half are small-scale and grow randomly. Whether they can come across depends on them.

luck.

But in fact, the transformation grass bred in Jade Camel Villa may account for more than 90% of the cultivation world.

This is what Murong Xue told Hu Lu after taking control of Yutuo Villa.

The amount of transformation grass flowing out of Jade Camel Villa every year is actually very small. The four major cultivators gather to sell some, and the fairies they know sell some.

But in fact, these to the outside world are only a small part of the transformed grass in Yutuo Villa. The soil quality of Yutuo Mountain occupied by Yutuo Villa is special, which is very suitable for the growth environment of transformed grass. In addition, Mrs. Yutuo has been growing for many years.

After hard work, the transformation grass was finally cultivated on a large scale in that place.

But she doesn't produce as much as she plants. She only sells one-tenth of the mature transformed grass every year, and reserves the rest.

As for why she did this, no one knew about this secret after the death of Madam Yutuo. Even Murong Xue was kept in the dark by her.

Hu Lu had a guess, Transformation Grass ≈ Diamond.

Since I have mastered more than 90% of the transformation grass and objectively formed a monopoly, why should I release a large amount of it to drive down the price? The correct approach is of course to hoard it and release it slowly to keep the market in a state of

A relatively hungry state.

The transformation lasts forever, and one tree will be passed down forever.

Therefore, the amount of transformed grass accumulated by Yutuo Villa over the years is a very huge amount.

But Murong Xue was so busy with his affairs recently that he didn't notice the loopholes inside and outside Jade Camel Villa, and eventually lost such important cultivation materials.

If such a large amount of transformation grass flows into the demon world, according to Hu Lu's estimation, it will probably give birth to more than a thousand demons that directly transform into human form!

It's the kind of fairy that can directly transform into human form without any training foundation.

Therefore, the number of one thousand is only the most conservative estimate and cannot be guaranteed. The number of humanoid goblins can be equal to the number of human monks.

Hu Lu just hopes that the people or demons who stole the Transformation Grass will not spread this thing wantonly and will not aggravate the situation.

Once the goblin turns into a human form, it is not easy for ordinary Qi Refining monks to detect it. Not everyone is a big boss like Yun Qing. Zhao Xunhuan can detect the weirdness of the two pandas because he has been in the world for a long time and is experienced.

Moreover, spirits are spirits after all, and if they are not educated, they can easily do extreme things.

Therefore, after receiving Yu Shaoyan's letter, Hu Lu immediately linked the matter with the spooky murders that occurred in the counties on the outskirts of Beijing.

I just didn't expect that this matter would actually be related to the fourth brother.

"Xiaoyun, come with me out," Hulu said to Yun Qing, "bring your demon mirror, oh, and borrow a cat from Xiaobai."

Hulu was dressed in regular clothes, and he and Yun Qing were sitting in a somewhat compact carriage. The space was originally small and a bit ambiguous, but there was an extra baby in the car who was licking a lollipop. The baby was also holding a white cat in his arms. Hulu I just have to follow the rules.

Ever since Chunyu Feihong left the palace today, this girl has been in a low mood. Just as Hu Lu was about to leave the palace, he agreed to take her out to play with him, and she was indeed very happy.

Arriving at the gate of King Lu's Mansion, Hulu took the cat out of Baobao's arms and asked Baobao to take his token to the concierge.

The baby took a bite of the golden sign and got out of the carriage.

As expected, the palace concierge had some knowledge. He was startled when he saw the sign indicating that it was from the palace. He quickly spread the word to the inner courtyard and asked the owner of the house to make a decision.

Soon, Hu Bi came out with her two sons, but there were only three of them and there was no fanfare.

Hulu and his party also quietly entered Prince Lu's Mansion without making any noise.

After entering the house, Hu Bi was about to salute, but Hu Lu quickly stopped him, "Today I am just visiting my brother's house as an ordinary person. Fourth brother does not need to be polite."

Hu Bi is a little confused. You haven't come to my house for several years. The last time you came was when the eldest son was born. What is the purpose of your sudden visit today?

Suddenly, Hu Bi kicked the two sons who were whispering to each other, "I don't have to be polite, you two don't have the courtesy either."

The two eldest nephews immediately saluted Hulu and saw their uncle.

Hu Lu laughed and picked up his two eldest nephews and gave them a few more elixirs, "What were you two little guys whispering about just now?"

Hu Zhong said, "Uncle Six, we are trying to guess whether she is safe, happy, or worry-free. We can't remember clearly."

They had only been to the palace once a year or so during the Spring Festival dinner and met a few cousins, but they had no impression of the baby.

"Haha, she is nobody, she is a baby, a little leopard spirit."

"ah!"

"Goblin!"

The two brothers were surprised with a hint of panic and a hint of curiosity.

Hu Lu said with deep meaning, "Don't make a fuss, fairies, it's not like you haven't seen Auntie Little White before. Fairies are also divided into good and bad. As long as they are good monsters, there is no need to be afraid, and there is no need to hide them."

"By the way, fourth brother, where is my sister-in-law."

"Oh, she and her mother-in-law are in the backyard. There are guests today and they are entertaining them."

Hulu, "Take me to meet you."

"Okay." Hu Bi stopped talking.

"What did Fourth Brother want to say?"

Hu Bi asked, "Why is Your Majesty traveling with a cat?"

Hu Lu smiled and said, "Fourth brother, I remember that you loved cats the most when you were a child, right? You were the one who fed the royal cats in the palace at first, and now they have become large-scale. This little female cat is the descendant of those royal cats. , I specially selected the most beautiful one and sent it to you."

Looking at the enchanting figure of the little female cat, Hu Bi swallowed her saliva, and then sternly refused, "I appreciate your majesty's kindness, but there is no need for a cat. My wife is allergic to cat hair, so I haven't had a cat at home for many years." .”

"Oh, that's right. Then I'm really in trouble. I'll take it back to the palace later."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will send someone to prepare a luncheon."

Later, Hu Lu met Concubine Xu and Huang Miaomiao, and also met today's guest at Prince Lu's Mansion, who turned out to be Lei Xiaoyu, the daughter-in-law of the Eighth Prince.

"I've met brother." Lei Xiaoyu saluted.

"Brother and sister, you came alone, not with me?"

"Why do you want to go with him? I'm here to see my fourth sister-in-law."

"You two have quite a good relationship."

Lei Xiaoyu, "Since the first time we met in the palace, we have hit it off right away."

"Oh," Hu Lu suddenly let go of the cat, "Now I know that my fourth sister-in-law is allergic to cat hair, so let's let this little guy go first, and then take him away when we leave."

Huang Miaomiao looked at the cat and glared at Hu Bi, who looked aggrieved.

Yun Qing, on the other hand, looked at Princess Huang Miaomiao a few more times.

During the dinner, everyone's conversation was basically about cultivation. Lei Xiaoyu said that she was specially invited by the fourth sister-in-law to teach her two sons in cultivation.

"No wonder Zhonger Yier has made such rapid progress. It turns out that you are such a good teacher." Hu Lu praised.

"Brother, you are so complimentary. The two of them are still very talented, so I'd better give you some pointers."

"Brothers and sisters are humble."

"Don't call me sister-in-law, just call me Xiaoyu, it's kind." Lei Xiaoyu emphasized.

Then Yun Qing slowed down his movements while picking up the vegetables, twitching the corners of his mouth slightly, and carefully and secretly looked at Hu Lu and Lei Xiaoyu, hoping to find something fishy in their expressions and eye contact.

But no, Hu Luqing said innocently, "Xiaoyu, your task is very heavy next. You must strengthen the teaching of the Yue Family Army and cultivate some good seedlings as soon as possible. You have probably heard about it. Now there is a commotion in the suburbs of Beijing. There are many vicious incidents of monsters hurting people. In fact, not just in the capital, but across the country, incidents of monster activities are becoming more and more frequent, causing very bad effects. Various cultivation sects alone are not enough. Handling it will not be regarded as the main business, we still have to rely on our in-law army and imperial guards."

When he said this, Hu Lu carefully observed Huang Miaomiao. Her expression was as usual, and no change could be seen.

"I don't know if you have heard about it. The Royal Guards caught two goblins last night. Guess where they caught them."

Everyone shook their heads, Hu Lu said, "In Xidan, in the Taotie Restaurant, tell me how bold these goblins are now. There are all cultivators there, and they actually dare to go there."

Huang Miaomiao remained silent, but her expression moved slightly, and her hands holding the vegetables seemed a little panicked.

But Hu Bi couldn't hold it back, "Your Majesty, there is no rule saying that goblins can't go to Xidan. Isn't the one in your palace also a goblin?"

At this time, Huang Miaomiao finally spoke up, "Silang, what nonsense are you talking about? The White Lady has the blood of a mythical beast and her bloodline is noble. How can she be confused with ordinary monsters?"

As they said that, the two of them made some small moves under the table. Huang Miaomiao pulled Hubi's trouser leg to tell him not to talk nonsense.

Hu Lu laughed and said, "What the fourth brother said is true. After all, my Xiaobai is also a goblin, but she is a good goblin. She is kind-hearted. She usually doesn't even have the heart to kill a chicken."

Yun Qing: You are lying!

Hu Lu continued, "But there are some monsters who, relying on their own magic power, act wantonly and deserve to be punished for their crimes. Let's talk about the two caught last night, a bear monster and a cat monster. They have killed so many people in our capital. Ah, I wish I could let them die a hundred times."

Hearing this, Huang Miaomiao finally couldn't sit still, and she took the initiative to ask, "Your Majesty, is the evidence conclusive?"

"It's confirmed." Hu Lu said, "At a quarter of a hour on the seventh night of this month, a family of five in Zhaozhuang, Tong County, died at the hands of two evildoers."
To be continued...