Chapter 75: A Woman Disguised as a Man
“So, where do you get your confidence? Don’t tell me you’re going to act again!” Cheng Hong Ling naturally didn’t believe her.
“Yes! To subdue the enemy without fighting, isn’t this a good strategy? You’re so beautiful, fighting would really damage your ladylike image,” Qi Huang persuaded her earnestly.
“The problem is, how are you going to act? There are so many cultivators in the Huashen Realm here, and those in the Guiyi Realm are everywhere. Your spiritual sense strength is only at the Huashen Realm. No matter how good your acting is, you won’t scare anyone,” Cheng Hong Ling retorted. As long as she was a woman, who liked fighting? The key was the circumstances!
Qi Huang fell into thought. Because there was a time bomb in her Sea of Consciousness, she was forced to hide some of her strength when facing her main body. However, the problem was that their destinies were tied together. If she was constantly hesitant, she could easily capsize in the gutter! As the saying goes, to consider the future, one must first overcome the present.
Qi Huang thought it through and said, “Who told you my spiritual sense is only at the Huashen Realm?”
“What do you mean? Has your spiritual sense reached the Shentong Realm?” Cheng Hong Ling asked back calmly.
“Of course!” Qi Huang replied proudly.
“Do you think I’ll believe you? Don’t think I don’t know you’re addicted to acting,” Cheng Hong Ling deduced to herself.
“You’re right, acting can indeed be addictive, but I have my limits. How about you summon me over now, and I’ll immediately show you what a Mighty Expert in the Shentong Realm looks like,” Qi Huang boasted.
“Firstly, I don’t believe your spiritual sense has reached the Shentong Realm; secondly, I made it very clear when I came that the HongHua Sect is the most important, and you cannot leave there,” Cheng Hong Ling replied firmly.
Qi Huang pondered for a moment and asked, “Is the HongHua Sect really that important in your heart?”
“The HongHua Sect, those three words are not important to me. What’s important are the relatives in the sect, Master, senior sisters, and the elders who have helped me. Do you understand?” Cheng Hong Ling answered after a moment’s thought.
“I understand!” Qi Huang suddenly realized that the name HongHua Sect was just a substitute. What was truly important were the people inside. Let alone her main body, she couldn’t abandon her Master and senior sisters either.
“That’s good! Stay put and guard the HongHua Sect. It’s not just about the HuXiao Sect wanting the Nine Nether Demonic Cat, even if they wanted my life, you must die at the HongHua Sect,” Cheng Hong Ling exhorted sternly before ending the conversation.
“What a pity! I’m already in Huatian Village!” Qi Huang looked into the distance, a self-mocking smile on her face.
“Anyway, the HongHua Sect has a clone to deal with it. If you don’t let me go, I can go myself,” Qi Huang murmured to herself. With her current Shentong Realm speed, it would take at most two hours to reach the Yuxiao Sect.
Qi Huang made up her mind and wanted to go back to say goodbye to her family. After some hesitation, she gave up, as it would only increase her sadness and serve no other purpose.
Qi Huang said goodbye to her clone, then gently floated up. She looked down at Huatian Village where she had grown up, and then shot towards the north like lightning. Her expression was firmer than ever. She was determined to get that Nine Nether Demonic Cat, but this time not for pride, but for peace of mind.
Qi Huang clearly remembered that when she was a child, there were over forty households in Huatian Village. However, due to the difficult times, only about half remained, and this was the result of everyone banding together for warmth. So, it would be false to say there was no affection between them.
Because of this, now that Qi Huang had the ability, she couldn’t just look out for herself. After all, people’s hearts are made of flesh. It was impossible for her to only lead her family out and let the villagers fend for themselves.
Of course, these villagers hadn’t helped her much! But that was due to their limitations. What more could a cultivator expect?
“Taking them to a safe place is my way of accounting for myself!” Qi Huang gritted her teeth, increasing her speed.
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“They are all under the Immortal Alliance. I really don’t want to resort to violence. You’d better think clearly,” Elder Zhou made a last-ditch effort on the other side.
“No need to consider. I’ll go with you! But you have to promise me one thing: don’t make things difficult for them,” Mu Ruoyi made up her mind.
“Don’t worry, Junior Sister Mu. I want the Nine Nether Demonic Cat, not their lives,” Elder Zhou immediately stated.
“Saintess, you are the future of our Shuiyu Valley. You absolutely cannot go with them so easily. What if something unexpected happens?” Zhao Li said excitedly.
“If I can’t even protect you few, then Shuiyu Valley has no future,” Mu Ruoyi smiled self-deprecatingly.
“Elder Zhao, we HuXiao Sect are a righteous sect. What’s the benefit of harming her? What will happen if you spread rumors?” Elder Zhou retorted unhappily.
“That’s hilarious. Righteous sect? You were just threatening the Saintess with our lives,” Zhao Li scoffed.
Elder Zhou still wore a fake smile, looking like a dead pig that wasn’t afraid of boiling water.
“You need to be clear. If you refuse, unless I fall first, no one can force you,” Cheng Hong Ling looked back and asked.
“Thank you. I’ve already thought it through very clearly,” Mu Ruoyi said politely, then pleaded, “I’d like to ask you a favor. After I leave, please take care of these Shuiyu Valley disciples.”
“Sorry, I think you need protection more,” Cheng Hong Ling shook her head.
“Yes! Fairy Hong Ling, please accompany the Saintess!” Elder Zhao quickly suggested.
“No need. If you accompany me, not only will you be unable to protect me, but you might also be in danger,” Mu Ruoyi politely declined.
“Don’t ignore me! Who goes and who stays seems to be my decision,” Elder Zhou said from the side with a displeasure. “Junior Sister Cheng, you should stay here and wait patiently!”
“I’m afraid I must go!” Cheng Hong Ling replied firmly.
“Give me a reason.” Elder Zhou’s face completely darkened. If he had to fight, he didn’t mind teaching this ignorant brat a lesson.
“The reason is simple. She needs to practice Shui Ling Long, and she can only do it with my help,” Cheng Hong Ling replied concisely.
“Why?” Elder Zhou frowned and pressed.
“Because I have cultivated Shui Ling Long. Elder Zhou is knowledgeable and broad-minded. You should know the relationship between Shui Ling Long and Mu Linglong, right?” Cheng Hong Ling spread her jade-like hands, and biting cold Profound Ice True Qi flowed out from her fair palm.
“No…” Mu Ruoyi wanted to stop her, but it was too late.
“You have really cultivated Shui Ling Long?” Elder Zhou’s eyes widened, and then he said excitedly, “Heaven truly helps me! With your assistance, that demon cat won’t escape!”
“Alas! Why must you do this?” Mu Ruoyi closed her beautiful eyes helplessly.
“I told you, I owe you a favor,” Cheng Hong Ling repeated.
Mu Ruoyi couldn’t be happy. Hong Ling’s clear distinction between kindness and enmity meant that the other party didn’t intend to spend her life with her. Although she hadn’t thought of that either, it still hurt her pride somewhat.
“Alright! Then please, the two fairies, depart,” Elder Zhou said in a great mood, inviting them in a very gentlemanly manner.
Mu Ruoyi took a deep breath, then handed the chubby cat in her hand to Zhao Li.
“Wait!” Elder Zhou suddenly blocked their way rudely and said, “Junior Sister Mu, since you’ve agreed to help, you must bring this cat. After all, it can increase the success rate.”
“Hmph!” Cheng Hong Ling snorted coldly, indifferent. This guy really thought others were fools. Clearly, he just wanted to find an opportunity to take it for himself.
Mu Ruoyi gritted her teeth. Because the situation was beyond her control, she could only bring Fatty along.
Thus, the group of four walked towards the ruins of the Yuxiao Sect, while the rest set up camp on the spot.
“Elder Zhou, remember what you promised. If our Saintess loses even a single strand of hair, I will immediately inform the Valley Master using the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device,” Zhao Li warned again, as she had to stay behind to protect the other female disciples.
Elder Zhou sneered, not knowing if he had taken her words to heart.
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At this moment, Qi Huang was rushing towards the Yuxiao Sect. Not long after, she arrived at a small town.
Qi Huang thought for a moment, immediately descended in a secluded spot, and then entered a clothing store.
Qi Huang first bought a set of men’s clothing from the shopkeeper, then began to disguise herself carefully. Her trip to the Yuxiao Sect was not legitimate, so it was best to change her identity. This had three benefits: first, it wouldn’t displease her main body; second, she wouldn’t be afraid of exposing her strength; third, after obtaining the Nine Nether Demonic Cat, she could handle it herself without having to hand it over to the HongHua Sect. She had already suffered a loss with the Ghost Tomato, so she definitely wouldn’t be foolish again this time.
Qi Huang first bound her full chest, then tied up her waist-length, smooth hair. After changing into loose men’s clothing, she bought a mask on the street and put it on before flying towards the Yuxiao Sect.
