Steward Cai, how old are you to be an Immortal Alliance steward? Can you use your brain? Don’t let people think you got this position through connections!
Elder Zuo was somewhat exasperated.
Master’s meaning is…
Steward Cai asked cautiously.
Rage erupted from Elder Zuo’s eyes, but he finally sighed powerlessly: “Don’t you understand the principle of leveraging strengths and avoiding weaknesses? You can’t beat her, can’t you find other ways to stall? Go to HongHua Sect tomorrow morning to meet Cheng Hong Ling and ask her to accompany you to the Imperial Capital. Say that this elder has important matters to discuss.”
“Tomorrow morning?”
Qi Huang slightly furrowed her willow-like brows. Since the action wouldn’t take place until tomorrow morning, why did they come here tonight? To scout?
“Ah? Can she be trusted?”
Steward Cai hesitated.
Hmph, does it matter if she’s trusted? The key is whether she dares to refuse!
Elder Zuo snorted coldly.
Master is wise! If Qi Huang accompanies us, those Golden Life Flower trees will be yours for the taking.
Steward Cai’s eyes lit up.
This is exactly what this elder is thinking. It’s best if she goes, but it’s also fine if she doesn’t. With these specially made clothes, it would be difficult for her to even discover us, let alone make a move.
Elder Zuo explained his intentions.
Everyone, relax. We are all wearing specially made clothes. Let alone whether Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang can discover us, even if they do, what of it? Do they dare to do anything to us? Don’t forget, I am an Elder of the Immortal Alliance. Even if I openly asked for them, not to mention secretly digging up those Golden Life Flower trees, she would have to hand them over obediently.
Elder Zuo exhorted them.
Yes, yes, yes… we are people of the Immortal Alliance. She wouldn’t dare to attack us even if she had the courage of a leopard.
A group of followers nodded repeatedly, their expressions gradually relaxing.
Just as Qi Huang had expected, after Elder Zuo and the others arrived at Pingshan Mass Grave, they didn’t act immediately. Instead, they observed the Golden Life Flower trees from afar.
The flower trees, they clearly intended to understand the situation before acting.
“Master, it seems there are no guards here. Why don’t we act immediately!”
After observing for more than half the night, Steward Cai couldn’t hold back.
“No, that Qi Huang is cunning and treacherous. We should still be cautious.”
Elder Zuo shook his head firmly.
“Elder Zuo, didn’t you say that even if we openly asked, she couldn’t refuse?”
A follower beside him asked in confusion.
“Are you foolish? Are we afraid of Qi Huang? What we care about is the reputation of the Immortal Alliance. Those Golden Life Flowers have become the lifeline of the mortals in Huang Tian Prefecture. Once their identities are exposed, it will surely cause public outrage. Therefore, it’s best to take them away quietly.”
Steward Cai reprimanded him from head to toe. He was filled with resentment from being scolded by his master and was looking for a place to vent.
“Indeed, this is precisely what Alliance Leader Cao requested of us. We absolutely cannot damage the reputation of the Immortal Alliance.”
Elder Zuo nodded appreciatively.
“Yes, yes, yes…”
The follower retreated meekly.
“Alright, it’s almost dawn. Go to HongHua Sect, lure Cheng Hong Ling away, and then notify me using the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device.”
Elder Zuo instructed.
“Yes!”
Steward Cai took the order and flew towards HongHua Sect.
“She does have some cleverness, but alas, the righteous are no match for the evil!”
Qi Huang put away the Recording Mirror and her figure flickered as she appeared at home. Her speed now was several tens of times faster than during the Heavenly Punishment Realm. A distance of several hundred li could be reached in just one or two breaths, which could be considered teleportation.
Qi Huang walked to Cheng Hong Ling’s door with elegant small steps and gently knocked on the door.
The next moment, the door suddenly opened, and a jade-like hand forcefully dragged her inside.
“No, no, no… don’t… Husband… I have something important!”
Qi Huang struggled desperately.
“What’s so important?”
Cheng Hong Ling held Qi Huang tightly, and also moved her head closer to nuzzle.
Qi Huang became flustered and her body gradually softened. She knew under these circumstances she couldn’t discuss important matters, so she immediately recalled Huang Ren into her Sea of Consciousness and ordered him to switch identities with Huang Jing.
The two, as usual, displayed the “Letter Relocation Technique.” Qi Huang’s demeanor changed instantly. She forcefully released her Spiritual Sense and restrained Cheng Hong Ling in place.
“Switched back again?”
A hint of disappointment appeared on Cheng Hong Ling’s face, as she knew that the female personality of Qi Huang would not dare to resist her “husband.”
“What? Have I not satisfied you usually, my dear? You’re so insatiable?”
Qi Huang, having transformed into her male persona, said with ill intent.
“You… aren’t you supposed to say something important?”
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression became unnatural.
“Important matters? Who says satisfying my wife’s needs isn’t important?”
Qi Huang extended her hands, spread her fingers, and then lewdly reached out.
“Who are you trying to scare? It’s been three years. Do you have anything else besides this trick? It’s so monotonous.”
Cheng Hong Ling raised her pretty face dismissively.
“Uh…”
Qi Huang was stunned for a moment, and her face immediately became embarrassed, but she still feigned toughness: “I know many more. Today, I have important matters, so I’ll let you off for now. When I have time, I will definitely make you beg for mercy.”
“Hehe…”
Cheng Hong Ling smiled dismissively.
Qi Huang stopped arguing and withdrew the Spiritual Sense that was restraining Cheng Hong Ling. Then, she briefly introduced the current situation.
“Then what do you plan to do?”
Cheng Hong Ling asked for her opinion.
“We’ll cooperate with whatever they plan to do. Since they want to lure you away, then go with Steward Cai.”
Qi Huang replied nonchalantly.
“Is that necessary? Are you afraid of the Immortal Alliance?”
Cheng Hong Ling sounded slightly impatient.
“I’m not afraid of the Immortal Alliance, but I want to give you an opportunity.”
Qi Huang said profoundly.
What opportunity?
Cheng Hong Ling’s face showed confusion.
Qi Huang leaned in and whispered, “An opportunity to kill him!”
Cheng Hong Ling was stunned for a moment, then her beautiful eyes lit up, and she said, “I understand.”
“That’s good. You go ahead with confidence. Leave the other matters to me.”
Qi Huang instructed.
Not long after, Steward Cai arrived at HongHua Sect and, as planned, lured Cheng Hong Ling away.
Cheng Hong Ling had already been waiting impatiently and eagerly followed Steward Cai out of the mountain gate.
Steward Cai found a secluded spot and immediately used the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device to notify Elder Zuo.
“Qi Huang isn’t accompanying you?”
Elder Zuo inquired.
“She didn’t accompany me. I don’t know if she’s in her Sea of Consciousness.”
Steward Cai replied after some thought.
“Find a way to intimidate her and see if she summons Qi Huang. We must ensure this is seamless.”
Elder Zuo instructed.
“This disciple understands.”
Steward Cai respectfully accepted the order.
Steward Cai continued to lead Cheng Hong Ling towards the Imperial Capital, gradually moving away from Huang Tian Prefecture.
“Fairy Cheng, why isn’t your clone Qi Huang accompanying you?”
Steward Cai cautiously tested.
“Why are you asking about her?”
Cheng Hong Ling retorted coldly.
“It’s nothing, I’m just curious. Isn’t she worried about your safety?”
Steward Cai implied, his words were quite skillful. On the surface, he was reminding her, but in reality, he was intimidating her.
“If she’s afraid and summons Qi Huang, then Master and the others will truly have no reservations,”.
Steward Cai thought to himself.
“Does Steward Cai intend to harm me?”
Cheng Hong Ling asked calmly.
“Fairy Cheng, what are you saying? You are a cultivator under the Immortal Alliance. How could I possibly harm you? It’s just that the journey is long, and there are evildoers everywhere. I can’t guarantee that your return journey will be smooth.”
Steward Cai chuckled evasively.
Cheng Hong Ling became somewhat impatient, but before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a voice in her mind.
“Summon me over, otherwise that old man Zuo will drag his feet and dare not act.”
Qi Huang suggested.
Cheng Hong Ling pondered for a moment and then immediately summoned Qi Huang to her side.
“Thank you for the reminder, Steward Cai!”
Qi Huang said gratefully, feigning politeness.
“You’re welcome, it’s my duty.”
A sinister smile appeared on Steward Cai’s face.
The three left Yongning Prefecture. Steward Cai, seeing that the time was right, “openly” reported his location to Elder Zuo again.
Upon receiving this news, Elder Zuo immediately waved his hand at the people beside him: “Act immediately, dig them all up, leave not one behind!”
“Yes!”
More than ten followers beside him took their orders, took out their hoes, and rushed towards the Golden Life Flowers not far away.
At this moment, Qi Huang immediately communicated with Cheng Hong Ling via thought transmission: “They’ve made their move. There’s no need to keep acting.”
After saying this, Qi Huang immediately disappeared from her original spot.
“Where did she go?”
Steward Cai asked in confusion.
“It’s nothing. She’s afraid of blood!”
Cheng Hong Ling casually answered.
“Afraid of blood? Where is the blood from?”
Steward Cai looked around blankly.
“Does Steward Cai genuinely have no malicious intent towards me?”
Cheng Hong Ling confirmed again.
“Of course not. Why would you think that? We have no grievances. Even if we did, this steward is not such a narrow-minded person.”
Steward Cai wore an expression of uprightness and integrity.
“Then I am truly sorry. I harbor great malice towards you.”
Cheng Hong Ling’s face showed regret. With a flash of cold light, the reforged Blue Scale Sword plunged into Steward Cai’s chest, gushing blood like a spring.
“Blood! See? Isn’t it right here!”
Cheng Hong Ling pulled out her treasure sword with a chuckle.
