Chapter 75: A Breath to Become a Woman (4)
“Cheng Hongling, get out here now! You used so many resources, you owe us an explanation.”
“Yeah, they all say your talent is exceptional, but no one has ever seen you fight all these years. Isn’t it all fake?”
“And Xu Mei, how did you get so many resources for a disciple? Did you sell yourself?”
…
Outside the Orchid Courtyard, dozens of male disciples were indignantly shouting, their words as harsh as possible.
Behind them, several high-level figures of the HongHua Sect were observing, including Elder Wu, who wore a gloating smile. If anyone were to say he had no part in this, no one would believe them.
At this moment, Cheng Hongling suddenly appeared on the scene, her speed so great that Qi Huang couldn’t even see her path.
“You finally came out? I thought you were going to hide and die inside!”
“Little girl, don’t blame us for bullying the young. It’s just because you took resources that weren’t yours.”
“Tell us, how do you plan to compensate for everyone’s losses?”
…
The male disciples vied to attack her, showing no signs of tenderness. After all, they weren’t fools; life was more important than beauty. In this world, without strength, one couldn’t survive long.
“Come at me together! If you can defeat me, I’ll spit out all the resources I consumed!”
Cheng Hongling wasted no words and directly issued a challenge.
“That’s what you said!”
The surrounding male disciples were enraged, so they drew their swords and charged forward, ready for a righteous group assault.
“Yi Ze Liang Shi!”
Cheng Hongling snorted coldly. Without any apparent movement, countless water True Qi surged outwards from her small feet, instantly rippling like waves across the ground, seeping into the earth.
The ground at the entrance of the Orchid Courtyard was not paved with stones, so the soil was immediately soaked and became extremely muddy.
The male disciples, after taking only a couple of steps, found their feet sinking into the ground. They then realized that a vast swamp had formed beneath them without them knowing when, and they struggled to pull themselves out.
“Ice seals three feet deep!”
Cheng Hongling’s small mouth opened again. From her center, the surrounding soil began to freeze rapidly, directly sealing the male disciples’ feet within the ice.
The strongest of the male disciples had only just entered the Body Refining realm and couldn’t even budge the three feet of cold ice. They could only stand there in a sorry state.
“True Qi projection, condensing water into ice, she has indeed reached the Guiyi Realm!”
“How is this possible? I heard she’s only thirteen this year!”
“But the fact is right before our eyes, her talent far surpasses all of us. She can be easily compared to the peerless geniuses of major sects.”
…
The male disciples were at a loss and could only lower their proud heads.
“The Sect Leader has set the rules: in the HongHua Sect, the higher your cultivation level, the greater the treatment. Since you all are incapable of defeating me, it means those resources rightfully belong to me. If anyone is still not convinced, then find a way to have Sect Leader Qin change the sect rules.”
Cheng Hongling spoke very assertively.
“Why can’t we defeat you through hard work?”
Some disciples were unconvinced.
“Because it’s easier to change the sect rules!”
Cheng Hongling casually suggested and then disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Qi Huang’s vision blurred; Cheng Hongling had already returned to her doorstep.
“Ling’er, did they give you trouble!”
Her mother, Jiang Liniang, quickly stepped forward to inquire.
“Don’t worry, Mother! They don’t have the strength.”
Cheng Hongling comforted her mother.
“Now, let’s see who else dares to have an opinion!”
Xu Mei smiled triumphantly.
“Master, I’ve decided to participate in the Evergreen Convention this year.”
Cheng Hongling suddenly spoke.
“What? Are you sure?”
Xu Mei immediately became excited.
“Although those disciples can’t say anything, I’ve consumed so many resources from the HongHua Sect by myself. I feel truly guilty, and after so many years, it’s time to give everyone an explanation.”
Cheng Hongling spoke softly.
“But girl, you must know that the earlier you participate in the Evergreen Convention, the sooner you will attract the attention of competing sects. If you don’t make it into the top one hundred this time, the difficulty of entering next time will increase exponentially. My suggestion is to wait for the next Evergreen Convention. With three years, your talent will undoubtedly break through significantly, and you’ll have more confidence.”
Xu Mei kindly reminded her.
“Master, in this world, what is there that is one hundred percent certain? I really don’t have time to wait. After I get the Powder Bamboo Water, I also want to clear out the demons and monsters within Huang Tian Prefecture. Otherwise, what will happen to the HongHua Sect if I leave? And what about the people here?”
Cheng Hongling shook her head.
“Alas! In the end, it’s all because of accidentally ingesting that Golden Life Flower seed!”
Xu Mei closed her eyes in pain.
“I’m sorry! Master! It’s our fault!”
“Yes, it was we who instigated Junior Sister to eat it back then.”
“No, no, no, it has nothing to do with them. This was a plan I came up with myself, and I was the one who stole the seed.”
…
The several Junior Sisters around began to sob, making even Qi Huang feel a pang of sympathy.
“Mas… Master, don’t worry. When the owner of the Golden Life Flower seed comes, let … let me be the bait.”
Ruan Lingyu said with tears streaming down her face.
“You? They want someone who can emit the fragrance of the Golden Life Flower. How can you do that?”
Xu Mei asked reflexively.
“Master, I also have the fragrance of the Golden Life Flower on me now. You can smell it if you don’t believe me.”
Ruan Lingyu wiped her tears and said as if offering a treasure.
“Is that so?”
Xu Mei was skeptical, so she leaned in to smell. Her face immediately showed a hint of surprise. “Indeed, there is the fragrance of the Golden Life Flower, though it’s a bit faint. Where did you get it?”
“Uh…”
Ruan Lingyu, sobbing, didn’t know how to answer for a moment.
“Master! Master! I have it too!”
“Me too! Me too! Smell it if you don’t believe me! Let me be the bait instead of Junior Sister!”
…
Su Qingying, Yun Fei, Shen Yuan, and Miao Xiang, along with several close Junior Sisters, all stepped forward eagerly.
“Where did the Golden Life Flower fragrance on your bodies come from?”
Xu Mei asked with a headache.
“Heh, so that’s how it is! All these years, you’ve been trying every way to sleep with me, all with the aim of acquiring the fragrance of the Golden Life Flower, and then replacing me as the bait! You even lied to me, saying it was to save money on incense pouches!”
Cheng Hongling spoke softly, her voice trembling.
Qi Huang was also immensely shocked. She had previously thought Ruan Lingyu was some kind of male-chaser, which was why she secretly climbed onto Cheng Hongling’s bed. The truth was that she was wrong. She was a pure and noble immortal, impeccable from the inside out. She had judged a fairy with the heart of a villain.
The few Junior Sisters were speechless as their little secrets were exposed.
“I am very happy with your intentions, disciples. At least it proves your feelings for each other are very strong. However, the fragrance on your bodies is ultimately acquired, and the concentration is much lower, likely not meeting the requirements.”
Xu Mei also understood what had happened and showed a relieved expression.
“It’s okay, Master! There are still several years left, and we can still sleep with Junior Sister. We’ll eventually meet the requirements.”
Ruan Lingyu said without thinking.
“Eldest Senior Sister is right. As long as we sleep together a few more times, it’ll be fine! The facts prove that our method is effective.”
“Yes, Junior Sister is the future of the HongHua Sect. We absolutely cannot let her go as bait. We are different.”
…
The few close Junior Sisters eagerly declared.
“Impossible. From now on, no one is allowed to enter my room, nor can they get too close to me.”
Cheng Hongling stated resolutely. She didn’t want her Senior Sisters to go to their deaths for her.
“That’s not necessarily true. We’ll sneak in. We’ve already proven that you can’t stop us.”
The several sisters said firmly.
…
Qi Huang woke up from her dream, and her mind was still in turmoil. She had never expected the sisterhood to be so deep. In comparison, her two male cousins were utterly heartless.
Qi Huang sighed, then lifted her skirt. Upon looking, she smiled with satisfaction. Her right leg had been completely feminized, not only becoming slender and straight but also having skin as smooth as congealed fat, without a single pore visible. More importantly, her feet had shrunk several sizes as she had predicted, becoming white, tender, small, and exquisite. Her five toes were rosy, making one want to pop them into their mouth.
“Only the last foot remains!”
Qi Huang took a deep breath, then took the anesthetic again. Unfortunately, this time she only slept for two hours and had no dreams.
Qi Huang continued to take the medicine. She slept until nightfall, but regretfully, she still had no dreams, and she only had one dose of anesthetic left.
“Oh heavens! It absolutely must be a dream! Otherwise, all my previous efforts will be in vain!”
Qi Huang prayed and burned incense, attempting to use metaphysics before taking the last dose of anesthetic.
