Chapter 75: You are not fearless?
Cheng Hongling, a peerless genius, reached the Huashen realm at the age of sixteen. Such talent, let alone in a small country like the Xihui Dynasty, would be a rare sight even in major powers with super immortal sects in Zhongzhou. However, her parents were ordinary people, which inevitably aroused the suspicion of many. Deacon Xu was one of them. After all, talent is always inherited. Therefore, before taking action, he planned to use the Phoenix Selection Token to investigate whether there were any hidden secrets.
Naturally, the people of the HongHua Sect were unaware of this matter. They were still worried about the Xieqisan in Qi Huang and Cheng Hongling. As the Sect Leader, Qin Quan summoned all the high-level figures that evening, even calling for stewards like Hu Bing, truly gathering everyone’s wisdom.
“As everyone knows, Hong Ling is the present and the future of our HongHua Sect. Although her cultivation is profound, the Xieqisan is extremely domineering, directly eliminating ninety percent of the True Qi in her body. Although it can be recovered, it will definitely not be a short-term process. If any strong enemy attacks during this period…”
Qin Quan explained the seriousness of the situation.
“Everyone, don’t worry, isn’t there still me?”
Qi Huang immediately patted her chest and guaranteed. Learning from past lessons, she dared not exert force now and only dared to pat the collarbone area. If she patted lower, it would inevitably cause a storm, which was really unsightly.
“Qi Huang! I know you are formidable! But the Xieqisan in your bodies must be cleared as soon as possible. After all, it will affect your cultivation speed. The Evergreen Convention is coming in the blink of an eye, and time is extremely precious for you, and for the HongHua Sect as well.”
Qin Quan persuaded earnestly.
“Don’t worry! With me around, I guarantee we’ll break into the top twenty and get the seeds of the Golden Life Flower!”
Qi Huang smiled dismissively. There were still two years, plus the stimulation of special blood, which was enough for her to grow more than ten seasons of Ghost Tomatoes. Her Spiritual Sense entering the Heavenly Punishment Realm was already expected.
The high-level figures exchanged glances one after another, with relaxed smiles on their faces. If anyone else had said this, they would have dismissed it as bragging, but now it was Qi Huang, the omnipotent Qi Huang.
And this time, even Cheng Hongling did not retort immediately for the first time in a long while. After experiencing so much, she realized that this clone of hers indeed had some skills and was not just good at talking big.
“Qi Huang, I know you have Innate Talent, but you must know that strength refers not only to cultivation level, nor only to Spiritual Sense, but also to Magic Treasures and various weapons and Talismans. Our HongHua Sect has been weak for a long time. If we were to compare our foundation, we simply cannot contend with those major sects. Therefore, you can only seize the time to become stronger to compensate for your shortcomings.”
Qin Quan still patiently persuaded. The HongHua Sect had finally produced such a Peerless Genius, and he did not want her to waste it due to laziness.
Qi Huang was about to say something when, unexpectedly, her Main Body spoke.
“I know you are very strong, but don’t be so forceful yet! If someone else unleashes killing intent, how will you respond?”
Cheng Hongling transmitted her thoughts.
“…”
Qi Huang instantly lost her temper. Indeed, up to now, she had no resistance to killing intent.
“Elder Ruan, you are the most skilled physician in our HongHua Sect. Is there any way to quickly clear this Xieqisan?”
Qin Quan immediately asked Elder Ruan beside him.
“This…”
Elder Ruan showed a troubled expression on his face, and after a long pause, he said, “Sect Leader, this Xieqisan was specifically developed by the Juexian Cult to deal with cultivators. It has always been our nemesis since ancient times. Even the Immortal Alliance has not found any effective medicine. This old man is truly powerless.”
“This is going to be difficult!”
Qin Quan’s face became serious, and the high-level figures in the hall also began to whisper.
“Sect Leader, I heard that Junior Martial Nephew Hong Ling has some acquaintance with the Saintess of Shuiyu Valley, and Shuiyu Valley is famous for its medical skills. If we ask them, we might find a way.”
At this moment, Hu Bing suddenly spoke.
“Steward Hu’s words make sense.”
Qin Quan’s eyes lit up, and then he looked at Cheng Hongling and said, “Hong Ling! Why don’t you ask Junior Martial Nephew Mu?”
Cheng Hongling’s pretty face showed an unnatural expression. Her relationship with that person named Mu was very complicated, and she wanted to avoid him, not provoke him.
“Okay, I will ask her when I have time.”
Qi Huang, however, agreed readily. After all, in her eyes, this was not a business matter, but a simple “relationship.”
The matter temporarily came to an end. Qi Huang threw the spoils of war she didn’t need onto the main hall and said, “Sect Leader Qin, I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance. Please distribute this pile of things to everyone!”
“Happy New Year?”
Everyone looked at each other in silence. It was only April, what New Year were you celebrating? However, since there were free gifts to be had, they felt embarrassed to question it.
After leaving the main hall, Qi Huang immediately instructed her Main Body, “I’m going to cultivate in the training room behind the mountain tomorrow, and it might take a few days.”
“You? Cultivate in seclusion? Why don’t I believe you?”
Cheng Hongling questioned on the spot.
“Alas? Hong Ling, you can’t say that. As the saying goes, a prodigal son returning is more precious than gold, and it’s the same for girls.”
Xu Mei, who was beside her, made peace.
‘What the heck? Returning? It’s like I’ve made a huge mistake!’
Qi Huang was extremely depressed.
“You can cultivate, but I will be monitoring you with my Spiritual Sense at all times. If you dare to deceive me…”
Cheng Hongling said with ill intentions.
“Heh heh… So what? I am fearless!”
Qi Huang raised her chin gallantly.
“Then the Fierce Weapon List, you stole it secretly, didn’t you?”
Cheng Hongling said calmly.
“Am I someone who would steal? You can’t slander my reputation out of thin air!”
Qi Huang said indignantly.
“You know best yourself! Do you think I can’t do anything about you just because you stole the Fierce Weapon List?”
Cheng Hongling was calm as usual.
“Naturally! I, Qi Huang, am fearless now!”
Qi Huang was as gallant as usual.
“Is that so? That’s because you don’t know what fear is.”
Cheng Hongling narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, and a hint of killing intent leaked out, sharp as a blade.
Qi Huang shivered. For some reason, she felt increasingly afraid of this Main Body.
“This is hilarious! To think there’s such a stupid woman!”
Just then, Yaoyao’s telepathic message sounded in her mind.
“What do you mean? Did I tell a joke?”
Qi Huang asked doubtfully.
“Don’t you realize that your Main Body has already comprehended killing intent? She doesn’t need any external help to deal with you!”
Yaoyao said gloatingly.
“What? She… How could she have killing… killing intent?”
Qi Huang’s beautiful eyes widened, and she asked in disbelief, “You… how do you know?”
“I am a genuine Shentong Realm Mighty Expert, how could I not see it?”
Yaoyao said proudly.
Qi Huang cautiously looked at her Main Body, her back feeling a chill. If she had brought the two brothers to the HongHua Sect directly before, wouldn’t she have been doomed!
‘Wuwu… Thankfully I, Qi Huang, am a person who values relationships. Otherwise, I would be finished this time.’
Qi Huang thought with lingering fear, but then worries emerged in her mind.
“What should I do? I can’t beat her again now! How can I help my brothers and sisters find partners then?”
Qi Huang suddenly had a splitting headache. Yuan Jie and Tang Ping could wait, but those two brothers couldn’t. The month of April was almost over, and there was only about a month left until the dynasty’s annual conscription. If they couldn’t find partners, they could only go to the battlefield to send their heads.
“What’s wrong? Didn’t you say you were fearless? Why have you suddenly become a coward?”
Cheng Hongling couldn’t help but taunt.
Qi Huang chickened out and didn’t dare to retort.
“Forget it. Anyway, there’s still a month left until conscription. The most important thing now is to take good care of those Nine Nether Demonic Cats! Otherwise, let alone a month, I’ll be dealt with by Yaoyao in minutes.”
Qi Huang immediately made her plan.
The next day, Qi Huang went to the training room behind the mountain. She left Tian Chongpo as a substitute and then, wearing the waist-length skirt transformed by Yaoyao, secretly slipped out of the HongHua Sect and headed to Pingshan Mass Grave.
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In the Prefecture Capital, at the inn where Deacon Xu resided, the disciple who had gone to gather information was reporting to him.
“Deacon Xu, your subordinate has investigated clearly. Although Deacon Xiao and Deacon Lei are dead, they also caused Cheng Hongling to be afflicted with Xieqisan. Her combat power is now reduced by ninety percent.”
The disciple concisely introduced the situation.
“Very good! And what about that clone?”
Deacon Xu’s mouth curved slightly.
“That clone was also afflicted with Xieqisan, but it is said that her combat style is mainly Spiritual Sense, so she should not have been greatly affected.”
The disciple speculated.
“Spiritual Sense? An easily defeated ability! As long as Cheng Hongling is afflicted with Xieqisan, it’s fine!”
Deacon Xu sneered and then issued an order: “Pass on my command. Immediately have the spies monitoring the Cheng Residence arrest Cheng Hongling’s parents. I want to see if they are indeed ordinary people as the rumors say.”
