My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 493 - 490: Taking Charge Again

City Lord's Mansion.

Inside the hall.

Bai Daqing sat on a chair, smiling merrily as he looked at Gao Fei, "You've been out for a while now; it's time to return. You'll serve as a Chiliarch first, and when a suitable opportunity arises, I'll promote you."

"Uh..." Gao Fei said with a wry smile, "I can't go back..."

"Hmm?" Bai Daqing was startled, "Why can't you go back? What happened?" Gao Fei's demotion had occurred after Bai Daqing had been captured, so Bai Daqing was completely unaware of it.

"My position was taken by someone else."

"Taken? What's going on? Explain it to me properly!"

"Here's what happened..."

Gao Fei recounted the entire incident from start to finish.

"Such nonsense!" Bai Daqing slammed the table, causing the teacups to shake violently, "What right do they have to remove you from your office! Who gave them the authority!"

"Lord City Master, there's no need to be angry; it doesn't matter if I'm not the Chiliarch..."

"No! You must be the one!"

"I..." Gao Fei tried to speak but was interrupted by Bai Daqing.

"I'm issuing an order now, reinstating you to your former position," said Bai Daqing decisively.

...

Several days later.

In the military camp.

Gao Fei looked at Yuwen Huatong with a beaming smile, "Lord Yuwen, you must be particularly loathe to see me now, aren't you?"

Yuwen Huatong's face was stern, his eyes flashing with anger.

"I had a lot I wanted to say to you, but seeing how frustrated you are, I just can't bring myself to say them."

"Gao! Don't get too cocky! I will make you regret this sooner or later!"

"Enough with the nonsense; hurry up and pack your things and leave. I'm in charge here now," said Gao Fei, pausing before adding, "If you don't want to leave, you can stay and be my deputy."

"In your dreams," Yuwen Huatong cursed, "To think I would ever serve as your deputy—maybe in your next life!" With that, Yuwen Huatong stormed off, absolutely livid! How could someone be so bullying? Yuwen Huatong swore under his breath that he would return, eventually reclaiming what he had lost.

"Have a good journey; I won't see you out," Gao Fei waved his hand.

"Lord, you let him go just like that," Chen San said with some dissatisfaction.

"We should have humiliated him thoroughly before letting him leave," Liu Qing suggested.

"Forget it; it's not worth bothering with someone like him," Gao Fei said, scanning the room, "After so many days, we're in charge again, and it feels really good. Issue the order, tonight I want to treat all our soldiers to celebrate our return!"

"You got it, we'll get things ready right now," said Chen San and Liu Qing as they turned and ran off.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, the sky darkened.

The entire military camp was filled with merry songs and laughter. Tonight, Gao Fei was hosting, and there was plenty of meat and free-flowing wine. Everyone sat together speaking freely, in high spirits.

For the soldiers, it didn't matter who the Chiliarch was, as long as he treated them well.

The celebration went on until deep into the night, finally coming to an end.

Everyone had a blast tonight, enjoying the food, the drinks, and the games to the fullest.

After all the soldiers had left, Gao Fei called Chen San and Liu Qing over, "I have to go out tomorrow for some business, the camp is in your hands."

"You go ahead and take care of your business, Lord. We've got everything covered here. There won't be any problems," Chen San and Liu Qing assured, patting their chests confidently.

"Hmm!" Gao Fei nodded, "It's getting late, you two should head back and rest."

"Subordinate will take leave," Chen San and Liu Qing turned and strode away.

Gao Fei leaned back, slowly exhaling, "Going around in circles, and here I am back again! That old saying really does hold true, what's yours will be yours, and what's not, no amount of striving will make it so."

After returning to his quarters, Gao Fei sat cross-legged on the bed, then closed his eyes, controlling his soul as it wandered his mind.

"You've arrived." A bundle of light and shadow drifted over from afar, within which one could vaguely discern a figure; this was the soul of Xuan Jizi.

"I've entered the Nascent Soul Stage now. I should be able to open the fourth door of Demon Sky Tower and the temple," Gao Fei's soul said with a smile.

"You've finally remembered this matter," huffed the soul of Xuan Jizi.

"I've always remembered. It's just that things have been so busy lately, I haven't had the time."

"Enough with the excuses, hurry up and go," Xuan Jizi's soul urged.

"I'm off then. I'll talk to you later," Gao Fei's soul responded.

Gao Fei's soul floated forward and in the blink of an eye arrived in the vicinity of Demon Sky Tower and the temple. After a moment's hesitation, he first entered the Demon Sky Tower and walked up the staircase, soon reaching the fourth Stone Gate. Gao Fei's soul conjured a large hand to push upon the Stone Gate.

"Ka-ka-ka..."

The Stone Gate slowly opened.

Gao Fei's soul floated inside... In a short time, Gao Fei's soul emerged with the incantation for the Heavenly Demon's fourth transformation. He could cultivate it at any time. Of the ten transformations of the Heavenly Demon, he had learned the first three, with seven remaining. The Ten Transformations of the Heavenly Demon was a magical spell that could greatly enhance one's strength in the shortest possible time.

After emerging from Demon Sky Tower, Gao Fei's soul then entered the temple.

Approximately an hour later, Gao Fei's soul emerged with the fourth layer's incantation for Immortal Buddha Finger.

"This Immortal Buddha Finger is too difficult to cultivate. I've been pondering it for so long and yet not made any progress," Gao Fei's soul said, rather frustrated, "Compared to Immortal Buddha Finger, the Ten Transformations of the Heavenly Demon are easier to learn."

"The more difficult a spell is to cultivate, the more powerful it is," Xuan Jizi's soul drifted out from the shadows, "Don't lose heart, take it slow. With your ability, you will surely comprehend it eventually."

"Right, I won't give up," Gao Fei's soul nodded in agreement.

After a brief chat, Gao Fei's soul flew back into the depths of his mind.

Meanwhile, Gao Fei, who had been sitting cross-legged on the bed, opened his eyes, and a flash of brilliance flickered briefly. He silently recalled the incantation for the Heavenly Demon's fourth transformation. It was profound, but still within his grasp of understanding.

Without realizing it, day broke. A ray of sunlight streamed through the window, shining on Gao Fei, who was in meditation, startling him awake.

"Hmm?" Gao Fei looked up to the outside, "It's dawn already, how quickly time flies!" Gao Fei jumped out of bed, freshened up quickly, and then headed outside. The sky was clear with white clouds and the bright sunshine, promising good weather, which had a way of lifting one's spirits.

He stretched his arms wide in a chest-expanding exercise and took several deep breaths of the fresh air, then started walking towards the outside.

"Good day, Lord!"

"Good day, Chiliarch!"

"Good day, Lord Gao!"

Along the way, many soldiers greeted Gao Fei with respect, and without putting on airs, he smiled and responded to each one.

Leaving the camp, Gao Fei leaped up and flew off towards the southeast direction.

Half an hour later, Gao Fei descended from the sky, landing in a desolate mountainous area. After discerning his direction carefully, he strode ahead, turned several corners, and then stopped. He stretched out his hand and slammed it down hard towards the ground.