Chapter 75: Is 90% bloodline that amazing?
“You broke your promise and violated the sect rules first, but now you’re blaming us, who are wholeheartedly considering the sect? Can you be any more shameless?” Shi Yuqi’s lips trembled with anger.
“Indeed, it’s a pity that one cannot control who they like!”
Hua Yu didn’t argue, nor did she show any sign of guilt. She changed the subject, “Of course, as the saying goes, what the heavens decree, a woman will marry. You cannot stop it. Forcible prevention leads to only death! I have already thought of a plan for everyone. The first step is for me to marry into the Cao family, so that the Hua Rong Sect can be preserved. The second step is for me to continue as the Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect, so that I can legitimately recruit members for our sect.”
“You’re still dreaming! Your shameless intention of having your cake and eating it too has been exposed.”
Shi Yuqi cursed.
“So what? you can only pray that I still have some feelings for the Hua Rong Sect. Otherwise, I won’t even give you the opportunity to have your cake and eat it too. At that point, both sides will sever ties. Where will you find another Saintess with a 90% bloodline?”
Hua Yu said fearlessly.
“Yes, Sect Leader! If we sever ties with the Saintess, let alone participate in the continent-level Evergreen Convention, our other disciples might not even be able to win the title of the number one Immortal Seed in the Mingyue Empire. The sect will quickly decline.”
Elder Zhou chimed in.
“Sect Leader, resources are scarce in the cultivation world now. If Hua Yu does not participate in the Evergreen Convention, we will lose a stable source of income. This will have a great impact on the sect’s future, so we can only trust her now.”
Another high-level figure agreed.
“I see now!”
Shi Yuqi smiled helplessly, then looked at Hua Yu, “No wonder you so fearlessly violate sect rules. You just think the Hua Rong Sect can’t do without you, right?”
“Yes!”
Hua Yu did not hide anything and said arrogantly, “If I were you, I would not only not prevent the Saintess from marrying, but I would also send her to the Cao family grandly with an eight-bearer sedan chair. Perhaps then they would remember the sect’s nurturing grace and take care of us casually. Otherwise, even if you reluctantly agree to this marriage, you will completely lose a 90% bloodline genius.”
Hearing this, a group of high-level figures fell silent. Although they didn’t want to admit it, they knew that trusting Hua Yu was the only way out for the Hua Rong Sect at the moment.
Of course, people like Shi Yuqi, who would rather be broken jade than intact tiles, were an exception.
“You are quite confident… Ah…”
Qi Huang couldn’t hold back and immediately acted on his own initiative, leaving the Sea of Consciousness. However, because his injuries had not recovered, he was in so much pain that he bared his teeth and his legs trembled as soon as he appeared.
Seeing that something was wrong, Cheng Hong Ling quickly went to support him.
“What’s wrong with her?” Shi Yuqi asked in shock, and the other high-level figures in the hall were also confused.
“It’s nothing, just a minor injury,”
Cheng Hong Ling explained guiltily.
Qi Huang didn’t want to be looked down upon, so he endured the pain and straightened his back, saying, “Is a 90% bloodline that amazing? Although my main body only has an 80% bloodline, my cultivation speed can still surpass yours, so don’t think too highly of yourself.”
“What a joke! If an 80% bloodline could surpass a 90% bloodline,
why has the cultivation world for so many years been the stage for descendants of immortals? Why is it that among the few disciples with 80% bloodline in the Hua Rong Sect, none of them can shake my position as Saintess?”
Hua Yu retorted confidently, continuing with a condescending tone, “Oh, sorry, I forgot! You’re a girl from the countryside and have no idea about the situation in the cultivation world.”
That… that’s because they weren’t strong enough. Then let me… let me be the first one to shake your position as Saintess. I promise… I promise to get you demoted from your Saintess position before you get married.”
Qi Huang said breathlessly, and then spat out a mouthful of old blood.
Seeing that something was wrong, Cheng Hong Ling quickly recalled the clone into her Sea of Consciousness.
“You’d better ensure you can see tomorrow’s sun first,” Hua Yu said condescendingly.
The other high-level figures didn’t take this statement seriously either. If an 80% bloodline could really surpass a 90% bloodline, why would the major sects in the cultivation world fight to snatch descendants of immortals?
“I know everyone’s thoughts.”
Hua Ru Yi finally spoke. She took a deep breath and said, “Junior Disciple Sister Shi, what you said earlier is correct. A country cannot be governed without laws, and it’s the same for sects. As the Sect Leader, I will absolutely not tolerate anyone trampling on sect rules. Therefore, I do not agree to Hua Yu marrying into the Cao family.”
“Sect Leader, you must reconsider! You cannot sacrifice the Hua Rong Sect’s foundation of over ten thousand years and the lives of millions of people for the sake of so-called sect rules!”
Elder Zhou persuaded her emotionally.
“Master, must you be so heartless? Even if you don’t consider yourself, you must consider everyone present. You have no right to decide their life and death!”
Hua Yu also questioned in a deep voice.
“You don’t need to remind me. This is the third matter I asked everyone to come for.”
A hint of determination appeared in Hua Ru Yi’s eyes. “As a master, I cannot shirk responsibility for cultivating such a disciple. Therefore, I intend to die to make my stand clear. If the Cao family wants to marry Hua Yu, they can do so by stepping over my corpse. As for you…”
Hua Ru Yi looked at her subordinates, her gaze softening. “You are innocent and have no obligation to be responsible for the mistakes of our master and disciple. Therefore, leave the Hua Rong Sect as soon as possible so you won’t be implicated.”
“What? Leave the Hua Rong Sect?”
The high-level figures in the hall turned pale with shock.
“Then Sect Leader, where should we go?”
Chief Seat Jiang quickly asked.
“If you still want to stay in the Hua Rong Sect, follow Protector Yuan. I will have her find a suitable place to rebuild the sect. If you want to leave, I will not force you. I wish you all a smooth cultivation journey in the future.”
Hua Ru Yi cupped her hands in a salute.
“No, I will absolutely not leave the Hua Rong Sect.”
Shi Yuqi declared excitedly.
“Let’s go! Junior Disciple Sister, wherever you go, that is the Hua Rong Sect. It’s not important who the Sect Leader is. There’s no need to sacrifice your life for me, a sinner.”
Hua Ru Yi waved her hand, then turned to Hua Yu again and said, “Hua Yu, you saw everyone’s attitude just now. Many of them agree with you getting married. I hope that after my death, you can at least recruit some members for the Hua Rong Sect, after all, this is where you were raised.”
“That will depend on my mood. Since I can no longer be the Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect, I naturally have no obligation to do anything for the sect.”
Hua Yu replied casually.
“What about the Grand Elder?”
Shi Yuqi asked again.
“She has the same ideas as us. From now on, the Hua Rong Sect can only depend on all of you.”
Hua Ru Yi cupped her hands in a salute again.
Qi Huang was incredibly shocked. Having such a Sect Leader is definitely a fortune for the Hua Rong Sect, but it’s a pity that such a Saintess like Hua Yu has appeared. If it wasn’t for her interference, she would have probably been tragically tricked to death.
The council meeting ended, and everyone left with heavy hearts. Cheng Hong Ling was to go with Hua Ru Yi to receive her reward, and Shi Yuqi naturally followed.
“Little girl, I really benefited from you this time, otherwise I would have made a big mistake.”
Hua Ru Yi thanked her again.
“You already thanked me.”
Cheng Hong Ling replied politely.
“That was for the Hua Rong Sect. This time it’s for myself.”
Hua Ru Yi explained.
“Sect Leader, you are too kind. Protecting the Hua Rong Sect is the responsibility of every disciple.”
Shi Yuqi, as her master, said politely before solemnly asking, “Has the Sect Leader really decided to proceed like this?”
“As the Sect Leader, can I go back on my word?”
Hua Ru Yi smiled and then instructed, “Junior Disciple Sister Shi, I understand your feelings for the Hua Rong Sect, but please listen to your Uncle-Master’s advice and leave as soon as possible. Even if you don’t consider yourself, you must consider the disciples, especially this little girl. With such great talent, if she can be carefully cultivated, our Hua Rong Sect still has hope of rising.”
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression became slightly unnatural upon hearing this. She understood her talent. If she couldn’t cultivate the Body-Substitution Technique, she would absolutely not be able to bear such a heavy responsibility.
Shi Yuqi wanted to say something but stopped, then changed her words, “Sect Leader, you don’t need to be too sad. After all, Hua Yu grew up in the Hua Rong Sect and was cultivated by you. She shouldn’t be so heartless. Perhaps she will change her mind.”
“I hope so!”
Hua Ru Yi smiled noncommittally.
The few of them soon arrived at the Weapon Repository. Hua Ru Yi took out the “Phoenix Pattern Dusk Cloak” and handed it to Cheng Hong Ling.
Qi Huang also seized the opportunity to observe it. The Phoenix Pattern Dusk Cloak was entirely pink. Its appearance was no different from an ordinary dusk cloak, about ten feet long and half a foot wide. It was embroidered with phoenix patterns, shimmering with golden light, looking extremely exquisite.
“This Phoenix Pattern Dusk Cloak is made from the silk of a peak Hua Shen realm demon, the ‘Empress Moth’. It has extremely strong toughness and is soft in texture. Whether you use it as a magic treasure or as an ornament, it is an excellent choice.”
Hua Ru Yi introduced.
“Thank you, Sect Leader.”
Cheng Hong Ling cupped her hands in thanks, her pretty face flushing slightly. She was going to tie herself with this item, and the thought made her feel ashamed.
Next, the master and disciple returned to their residence. Shi Yuqi was preoccupied with thoughts and did not speak.
Qi Huang, however, was too restless to sit still. With the Phoenix Pattern Dusk Cloak, how could she not tie her main body, and why would she worry about not being able to cultivate the “Body-Substitution Technique.”
“As long as I successfully cultivate the Body-Substitution Technique, I’ll make my main body advance one small realm every day and shock that shameless woman Hua Yu.”
Qi Huang thought gleefully.
