Chapter 796 Is she holding a funeral or a wedding (Part 2)
Qi Huang was stunned for a moment, then realized she had spoken carelessly and quickly changed her words: “I’m saying, does the dignified Immortal Alliance dealing with a few rebellious Immortal Elders affect you? Stop worrying about nothing.” “But… but you clearly said that you were dealing with the Immortal Alliance just now?”
Shopkeeper Bao asked uncertainly. “You must have misheard due to nervousness, don’t scare yourself. Did the Immortal Alliance stop you from holding the banquet?”
Qi Huang quickly changed the subject. “No, they didn’t.”
Shopkeeper Bao honestly replied. “Since that’s the case, it means the Immortal Alliance doesn’t even take those rebels seriously, otherwise they would definitely clear the area. After all, if innocent people get hurt, their reputation will be damaged, don’t you think?”
Qi Huang retorted and then offered a suggestion: “If you’re really scared, you can run far away. Anyway, you don’t have to personally do the cooking and serving.”
“This…”
Shopkeeper Bao hesitated, clearly wavering.
“Think it over. If you break your word, I will spread the word everywhere, and who will dare to book banquets at Wenxiang Pavilion in the future?”
Qi Huang spoke politely first and then used force, employing both soft and hard tactics.
“Alright, I’ll do as you say. I’ll leave Wenxiang Pavilion in advance and then use the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device to instruct the restaurant’s cooks and servants to prepare the banquet. You can also instruct them directly if you need anything.”
Shopkeeper Bao finally compromised. This is what is commonly said about people risking their lives for wealth and birds dying for food.
“That’s right. As a shopkeeper, you should at least have basic professional ethics.”
Qi Huang smiled with satisfaction. “Yes, yes, your honor’s teachings are correct.”
Shopkeeper Bao forced a smile and then said, “Your honor, there’s one more thing. Although the Immortal Alliance didn’t hinder our Wenxiang Pavilion from holding the banquet, they have repeatedly inquired about your identity, saying they want to discuss something with you.”
“Oh? Discuss what?”
Qi Huang suddenly became interested.
“It’s like this, on the thirtieth, the Immortal Alliance will be dealing with the rebels at the entrance of their main hall. Since they expect to win, they want to use your banquet to first hold a celebration banquet,”
Shopkeeper Bao explained in detail.
“What? Use my banquet to hold a celebration banquet? They are quite shrewd.”
Qi Huang said sarcastically.
“Actually, it’s nothing. Since you’re holding a banquet anyway, anyone can take a seat. Instead of giving those rascals and beggars a free meal, it’s better to do the Immortal Alliance a favor. In this way, you might even be able to establish a relationship with them.”
Shopkeeper Bao explained with feigned earnestness. He wasn’t doing this out of kindness, but for himself. The reason was simple: if Qi Huang went against the Immortal Alliance, he would be caught in a difficult position.
“So, you mean I should agree to them?”
Qi Huang asked calmly.
“How can you refuse? Who in the entire world dares to refuse a request from the Immortal Alliance, except for that little demon girl from the HongHua Sect?”
Shopkeeper Bao stated frankly.
“Little demon girl?”
Qi Huang felt a bit annoyed upon hearing this title, but she couldn’t be bothered to argue. She said, “No problem. Tell the people from the Immortal Alliance that I agree to their request, and let them hold their celebration banquet first.”
“Your honor is wise.”
Shopkeeper Bao was overjoyed and quickly flattered her.
“They’re already thinking about a celebration banquet before the fight? Aren’t they afraid it will turn into a funeral banquet?”
Qi Huang muttered to herself after ending the call. Several senior sisters curiously gathered around.
“Junior Sister, what happened? I thought I heard you mention the Immortal Alliance.”
Ruan Lingyu took the lead in asking.
“Nothing, it’s like this…”
“Junior Sister, why have you become so timid? You actually let the people from the Immortal Alliance take their seats first.”
Shen Yuan indignantly accused her.
“See? You’re rushing again!”
Qi Huang shot her senior sister a look and then explained, “If the Immortal Alliance wants to hold a celebration banquet, they have to defeat me first. If they can’t, then this will be a funeral banquet. Have you heard of the principle that the deceased should be respected? How can we fight with the dead?”
“Junior Sister, you’re truly wicked!”
Shen Yuan’s eyes lit up, and she excitedly applauded.
“Senior Sister, you’re even more wicked. You get more excited than me when you hear about murder.”
Qi Huang couldn’t help but tease her.
At noon that day, Elder Kang walked into the Conference Hall and introduced the situation he had learned to Lu Lin.
“Alliance Leader, Shopkeeper Bao from Wenxiang Pavilion doesn’t know who booked the banquet, only that the person’s surname is Huang. However, that guy told him to convey that he is willing to make things convenient for the Immortal Alliance.”
Elder Kang reported.
“That guy is quite sensible. Since that’s the case, there’s no need to investigate further.”
Lu Lin smiled with satisfaction and then added with concern, “I just don’t know what dishes this surnamed Huang has ordered. We are hosting the most influential figures in the Cultivation Continent, and we must not neglect them. If it’s too poor, have him add more dishes from Wenxiang Pavilion.”
“Alliance Leader, you don’t need to worry. I’ve inquired clearly. That guy is very generous and has ordered the best dishes from Wenxiang Pavilion, with thirty dishes per table.”
Elder Kang replied.
“Heh! It seems this surnamed Huang does have some capital. After dealing with those rebels, find a way to get to know him better. Having more friends like him would be beneficial to the Immortal Alliance.”
Lu Lin instructed.
“Your subordinate understands!”
Elder Kang respectfully accepted the order.
“Also, since we are holding a celebration banquet, the banquet cannot be ruined by others first. On the thirtieth,
take dozens of disciples to maintain order. If we don’t take our seats, others cannot sit down, do you understand?”
Lu Lin ordered again.
“Alliance Leader, please rest assured. With your subordinate here, no one will dare to take their seats before the Immortal Alliance!”
Elder Kang confidently guaranteed.
As everyone in the entire Cultivation Continent waited with trepidation, June thirtieth finally arrived.
Qi Huang slept until she naturally woke up, then lazily got up to wash. Her expression showed no sign of nervousness. The reason was simple: she knew this trip was purely to bully weaker opponents, so she had no psychological pressure.
Qi Huang slowly went out only after her family urged her several times, with a sleepy expression on her face.
“Let’s hurry up. Sect Leader Qin has already come to urge us several times. He said that the people from the HongHua Sect and Shuiyu Valley have gathered, and are just waiting for your command. It won’t be good if we are late.”
Her cheap father, Cheng Yuan, urged her.
“They are quite proactive. Aren’t they afraid that I won’t be able to defeat the Immortal Alliance and end up walking into a trap?”
Qi Huang teased.
“Huang’er! You can’t joke about this. If you really can’t deal with the Immortal Alliance, don’t try to be brave. If we surrender early, we still have a glimmer of hope.”
Her cheap mother, Jiang Liniang, advised her.
“Don’t worry, your son-in-law has never fought a battle he wasn’t sure of.”
Qi Huang reassured them confidently.
“What son-in-law? It’s daughter-in-law!”
Cheng Hongling interjected and corrected her, then sarcastically said, “Haven’t you fought enough battles you weren’t sure of? When you first came to the HongHua Sect, you said life is like a play, all relying on acting. You almost capsized several times.”
Qi Huang looked a bit embarrassed and then retorted, “My wife is wrong. Since I dared to do it,
it proves that I believed I could defeat the opponent with acting alone, which is a manifestation of confidence.”
“Heh heh……”
Cheng Hongling smiled noncommittally and didn’t bother to expose her.
The family came to the central plaza of the HongHua Sect, chatting and laughing. Qi Huang looked around and saw that five to six hundred people had indeed gathered, including disciples from the HongHua Sect and Shuiyu Valley.
“Junior Sister Qi Huang, can we depart?”
Mu Ruoyi rushed up excitedly and asked. After Shuiyu Valley was destroyed, the Immortal Alliance not only stood by and watched but also kicked them when they were down, so she deeply detested this organization.
“We can depart anytime!”
Qi Huang blinked her big eyes.
“Then let’s hurry! I can’t wait.”
While urging her on, Mu Ruoyi excitedly took out two storage rings and handed them over: “Junior Sister Qi Huang, I know you are powerful, but supporting hundreds of people with your spiritual sense to travel to Zhongzhou is still a considerable burden. These are storage rings I collected, which can be used to store people. If it’s not enough, we can think of other ways.”
Qi Huang was a little touched, but she had plenty of storage rings and didn’t need the support at all, so she said gently, “No need, Sister Ruoyi. I have plenty of storage rings. Not to mention five to six hundred people, I can even fit five to six thousand people.”
“Oh! That’s good.”
Mu Ruoyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Qi Huang walked past Mu Ruoyi and went forward. She said to the people from the two sects in the plaza, “Everyone, sorry for keeping you waiting. We will depart immediately. However, some of you have shallow cultivation levels, and your bodies cannot withstand the burden of high-speed movement. You will have to be wronged to stay in the storage rings for now. I will release you when we reach No Night City.”
“We respectfully obey the Elder’s orders.”
The high-level figures and disciples of the two sects respectfully received the order.
Without further ado, Qi Huang put all five to six hundred friends and relatives into the storage rings, and then, with Cheng Hongling, she vanished from the spot like a ghost.
