“Heh, this is more than just diverting disaster, this is practically mutual destruction!” Qi Huang teased, then asked one question after another, “As you said, the Lu family will definitely be finished then, but what about us afterward? The Cao family’s Immortal Tablet is the strongest in the Cultivation World, and their strength also surpasses the entire Cultivation World. We can’t find any counter-measures at all. In that case, we can only be someone’s concubine. Have you forgotten why we came to Shuiyu Valley? If expelling a tiger to devour a wolf is useful, why bother with so much trouble.”
“Why be so serious? I was just talking casually, you have no sense of humor at all.”
Cheng Hong Ling raised her eyebrows awkwardly.
Qi Huang was speechless for a moment, thinking that her cold joke was too humorous.
On the other side, Cao Yang and Yan Ping also returned with relaxed expressions.
“Sect Leader Hua, I was presumptuous earlier. Since you are unwilling, I will not force it. As the auspicious time has arrived, I will take Hua Yu away.”
Cao Yang said courteously that morning.
A hint of doubt appeared on Hua Ru Yi’s brow. The other party’s behavior was so abnormal that even if she were an idiot, she would know there was a problem, but she couldn’t figure out what it was in a short time, so she could only say, “Please do.”
“Then I will return home. From now on, we will be in-laws. If Sect Leader Hua and Grand Elder Hua have time to visit Zhongzhou, remember to visit my home.”
Cao Yang said insincerely.
Qi Huang’s face showed disgust again. He claimed to be in-laws, but why did he only mention the Sect Leader and the Grand Elder? It was obvious he was looking down on people.
“Thank you!”
Hua Ru Yi thanked him politely.
“Stop the nonsense and hurry up and leave!”
Hua Yu urged impatiently. She had long been unable to stand the contemptuous gazes of her former fellow disciples.
Hua Ru Yi wanted to say something but stopped. Finally, she said sincerely to Cao Yang, “Young Master Cao, my disciple has been spoiled in Hua Rong Sect and has never suffered any hardship. If she doesn’t understand the rules at the Cao family, I hope you can be more accommodating!”
Hua Yu’s footsteps paused, but she still got into the sedan chair without looking back.
“Don’t worry! She is my wife, I will naturally treat her well!”
Cao Yang waved his hand impatiently, then led the welcoming procession away from Hua Rong Sect.
“Alas!”
Hua Ru Yi sighed with emotion, her expression unusually lonely. After all, “once a master, always a father.” Hua Yu was like half of her daughter. Even if she was disobedient, what of it? How could emotions be so easily cut off?
“Heaven, the Sect Leader is truly pitiful to have such an unconscionable disciple.”
Shi Yuqi sighed with some sympathy.
“She brought it upon herself. All the consequences can only be borne by herself.”
Cheng Hong Ling analyzed calmly.
“Yes, fortunately Hua Rong Sect has you again, otherwise our ten thousand-year legacy might be broken by Hua Yu this time.”
Shi Yuqi looked at her beloved disciple with fervent eyes.
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression became unnatural. After all, her purpose in joining Hua Rong Sect was impure. As her feelings for the people around her deepened, her inner guilt would also deepen.
…
Hua Yu’s matter was resolved just like that, and everyone in the entire sect breathed a sigh of relief, as no one wanted to fight to the death with the Cao family.
Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling were the same. Successfully protecting the Immortal Tablet was the completion of the first step of the plan. The next step was to gain the protection of Hua Rong Sect.
“Do you remember what Master said? Because Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet was suppressed by the Cao family, it now only has four tribulations at the Master level. We can’t expect it to completely deal with the Lu family, we can only hope it can buy us five or six years of time.”
Cheng Hong Ling reminded.
“Yes, the premise is that Hua Rong Sect is willing to sacrifice that Immortal Tablet for us. This is equivalent to a transaction, but considering the current situation, it is likely very difficult. Therefore, we must show our worth again.”
Qi Huang made a decision.
“You mean the Continental Evergreen Convention, right? Let’s stick to the original plan.”
Cheng Hong Ling confirmed.
“Yes, your performance has already proven your potential. I will let them see your upper limit. After dealing with those little monsters, I will talk to them. This is what is called doing your best and leaving the rest to fate.”
Qi Huang reiterated her plan.
“But don’t forget two things. First, Lü Yi will definitely participate in the Continental Evergreen Convention. What if he recognizes us beforehand? Second, the issue of Yin-Yang Eyes. Although I have asked someone to investigate it, they won’t stay in one place. Who knows if they will go to watch the fun? Moreover, no one can guarantee that there are no hidden Yin-Yang Eyes in the Cultivation World. In such a grand occasion, your secret also risks exposure.”
Cheng Hong Ling pointed out two of her concerns.
“How could I not know? But our situation is critical now, we can’t afford to hesitate anymore.”
Qi Huang sighed.
Cheng Hong Ling fell silent. The deadline given by the Lu family was getting closer, so they really couldn’t be indecisive anymore.
“Alright, but because of Hua Yu’s marriage, there is no one left in Hua Rong Sect who can participate in the Continental Evergreen Convention. They will definitely not be there. How do you plan to let them know?”
Cheng Hong Ling asked again.
“How about this, you can say you want to go to the Continental Evergreen Convention to broaden your horizons and ask them to accompany us, which can also be considered preparation for future participation. As a Saintess, such a request should be reasonable, right?”
Qi Huang said after some thought.
“To put it bluntly, isn’t this just a trip? It’s hardly reasonable!”
Cheng Hong Ling pointed it out without any reservation.
“Reasonable or not, will they agree?”
Qi Huang said, somewhat exasperated.
“They will definitely agree, who isn’t the Saintess? But I also have my pride.”
Cheng Hong Ling rolled her eyes charmingly.
“It’s fine, I’ll go and talk to them about it. I don’t care about my pride.”
Qi Huang immediately stepped forward. She was a “big man,” or at least she used to be, so she couldn’t hide behind a little girl.
The matter was thus decided. Qi Huang prepared to use the excuse of traveling to make a splash at the Continental Evergreen Convention, and by the way, teach those so-called “little monsters” a lesson. This would allow the people of Hua Rong Sect to see her capabilities, and then they could discuss the transaction.
Thus, Qi Huang quickly informed Shi Yuqi of this.
“As our Saintess, it is naturally good to broaden your horizons. However, I cannot make decisions on such matters. I need to get the Sect Leader’s consent.”
Shi Yuqi explained with some difficulty.
“No problem, it’s all up to Master’s arrangements.”
Qi Huang said obediently. After all, she knew her request was a bit excessive. For a Saintess to travel far away, it was not just her own business, but required a large group of people.
Shi Yuqi also didn’t want to disappoint her disciple, so she quickly informed Hua Ru Yi of the matter.
Hua Ru Yi then convened a meeting with the high-level figures to discuss it. The result was naturally unanimous approval, as everyone knew that “Jiang Ling” was the future of Hua Rong Sect. If such a small request couldn’t be fulfilled, why would she dedicate herself to the sect?
The matter was thus settled, and Qi Huang patiently waited for the Continental Evergreen Convention in more than two months, preparing to teach those “children” a good lesson. With her current strength, dealing with those so-called “little monsters” was indeed like dealing with children.
Cheng Hong Ling was also not idle. She took the time to have people inquire about the whereabouts of those Yin-Yang Eyes in the Cultivation World, hoping to avoid them at that time.
Meanwhile, Hua Yu’s life after marrying into the Cao family was not as good as she had imagined. Firstly, she was no longer a Saintess, so others were always perfunctory with her. Secondly, her husband was too outstanding and attracted romantic attention all day long, which made her increasingly lack a sense of security.
Hua Yu was restless and wanted to cultivate diligently, but the Cao family was not as generous to her as she had imagined, even stingy. Hua Yu couldn’t understand it, and her hatred for “Jiang Ling” grew deeper. If it weren’t for this woman, she wouldn’t have lost her title as Saintess. If Hua Rong Sect squeezed her dry, her situation wouldn’t have become so awkward.
The Cao family’s stinginess towards Hua Yu was naturally intentional, with the purpose of forcing her to agree to Cao Yang taking a concubine.
Cao Yang felt that the time was ripe, so he found Hua Yu again and reiterated his desire to take a concubine.
“Impossible! Don’t even think about it. If you dare to take Jiang Ling as a concubine, I will leave the Cao family immediately.”
Hua Yu refused firmly again. Although that stinky girl Jiang Ling only had an eight-point bloodline, her cultivation speed was astonishingly fast. Once she entered the Cao family, her status would immediately be compromised. Therefore, only a fool would invite a wolf into the house.
“Why? As long as you take Jiang Ling as a concubine, it will be equivalent to indirectly obtaining the title of Saintess for you, and then you can continue to absorb the resources of Hua Rong Sect?”
Cao Yang asked knowingly.
“Help me? That’s a joke. Who can guarantee that Hua Rong Sect’s resources will come to me? She is the Saintess now!”
Hua Yu was naturally not so easily deceived.
“What do you mean? Could it be that the secret technique she possesses is real? And her cultivation speed is also real? So you’re afraid she will threaten your position?”
Cao Yang teased.
Hua Yu wanted to speak but stopped, and finally fell silent.
“Oh my! My dear wife! Why are you so foolish? Secret techniques are not something that can be obtained. As long as she becomes my concubine, aren’t you afraid you won’t be able to pry it out of her mouth? With your nine-point bloodline plus the boost of the secret technique, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Are you still afraid of not being able to compete with her eight-point bloodline?”
Cao Yang reminded her earnestly.
Hua Yu’s eyes instantly lit up, and her whole person instantly became enlightened. She thought that she had been in a dead end before. Secret techniques were not like bloodlines, they could be obtained by any means. At that time, with her nine-point bloodline and the boost of the secret technique, wouldn’t she soar to the sky? She could do whatever she wanted with a mere Jiang Ling?
“Okay! I agree to your taking a concubine!”
Hua Yu immediately agreed.
