Chapter 295: I’ll make her someone who can’t even become a concubine
“What? Huashen Realm?”
The old butler was dumbfounded, he almost thought he misheard. A cultivator in the Huashen Realm is not a common cabbage in the field that you can just pick up. Even in the major immortal sects, such a person would at least be an elder or above in the management.
“What? Is there a problem?”
Liu Biao narrowed his eyes and questioned.
“Master, you think too highly of this old servant. Who else would know such a big shot besides you?”
The old butler said servilely.
“Yes, Master. A cultivator in the Huashen Realm can at least be an elder in any immortal sect, and they are easy to find on the street.”
Madam Liu beside him chimed in.
“Useless things, I have to rely on myself.”
Liu Biao cursed with a gloomy face, then told the old butler to get out of the room.
“Master, I always feel that you are digging your own grave. Isn’t it simple to hold onto the position of clan leader? Just send someone to kill that Liu Yingyue. Since she is so disrespectful to you, why should you be merciful?”
The elegant and noble Madam Liu suggested. Although her appearance was glamorous, her words were disgusting, as if Liu Yingyue was not her niece.
“What do you know?”
Liu Biao frowned and said, “Liu Yingyue has a good face. Not only officials and nobles but even the imperial relatives pursue her. Keeping her for strategic marriage is very beneficial to me as the clan leader. So, she can only be suppressed, not killed, not even harmed, because that would devalue her.”
“Master is indeed thoughtful.”
Madam Liu nodded repeatedly. After a moment of thought, she offered another terrible idea: “Why not kill your eldest brother directly?”
“Are you a butcher? Why are you always thinking of killing people from my Liu family?”
Master Liu was furious and said, “Didn’t I tell you? I’m still counting on her marriage to bring us benefícios. If I kill her father, wouldn’t that turn us into irreconcilable enemies? So, unless it’s absolutely necessary, we must not take this step.”
“Uh! I didn’t consider it thoroughly.”
Madam Liu apologized awkwardly.
“Madam, don’t worry. I still know a strong person in the Huashen Realm. With him here, I’m afraid we can’t deal with a young girl.”
Liu Biao immediately comforted her.
“That’s good. I don’t know where that stinky girl got the Cat’s Eye Tears from. She auctions them every few days, and her fame has already reached the main family. If we don’t find a way to suppress her quickly, I’m afraid she’ll complete the mission by the end of the year.”
Madam Liu shook her head helplessly.
“I guess it’s one of her dogs who got it for her, otherwise, based on her?”
Liu Biao guessed.
“This little fox spirit, she keeps saying that she makes her own decisions about marriage, but it turns out she wants to flirt around and have the best of both worlds. She’s shameless.”
Madam Liu cursed in a low voice.
…
Days passed, and the entire Xihui Dynasty focused their attention on Qi Huang, all guessing how many days she could live, after all, the four previously appointed Imperial Concubines were precedents.
People around Qi Huang heard some rumors and began to protect her secretly. Her closer senior sisters visited her house all day, even neglecting their cultivation.
Cheng Hong Ling thought her opponent’s intentions were not just that, so she tried to stop them. Unexpectedly, even if the senior sisters couldn’t get in, they steadfastly guarded the courtyard, leaving her somewhat helpless.
Qi Huang was moved, but also felt like laughing. Her senior sisters’ cultivation was so low; what could they do? If someone really invaded, they probably couldn’t even protect themselves.
‘Alas! I’m a pseudo-Shentong Realm master now. It’s time to think of ways to improve their cultivation.’
Qi Huang secretly planned. Of course, she also understood that her main body was the one who needed to improve her cultivation the most. Cheng Hong Ling was proud and would absolutely not place her hope on this clone of herself.
‘When she gets rid of the Xieqisan in her body, I’ll get her some spirit pills and precious medicines to eat as snacks.’
Qi Huang clenched her fist firmly. Now that she had an open conversation with her main body, and since they were not enemies, it was time to play a nurturing game.
However, for now, Qi Huang had to deal with the senior sisters, so she went out to explain herself.
“I appreciate your kindness, but I really don’t need protection. What you need to do is to cultivate diligently so that you can help me in the future.”
Qi Huang said earnestly.
“Junior Sister, do you dislike us for being weak? It’s okay, at least we can help you block a sword.”
Ruan Lingyu said confidently.
“Yes, I heard that in master-level duels, victory or defeat is decided in an instant. Perhaps when the opponent attacks us, you can turn the tables and win.”
Yun Fei analyzed logically.
Qi Huang smiled helplessly. An opponent at her level only needed a thought to kill, why would they need to draw a sword?
“We can’t just passively defend like this. It’s causing panic, and the risks are very high.”
Qi Huang went back to discuss with her main body.
“Do you have any good ideas then?”
Cheng Hong Ling asked.
“How about this: I’ll issue a statement directly, saying that my Zhen Qi has recovered and I won’t enter the palace as an Imperial Concubine.”
Qi Huang presented her plan.
“But will others believe it? Xieqisan has no antidote, this is common knowledge. If you do this, those with ill intentions will probably think you want to fish in troubled waters.”
Cheng Hong Ling raised an objection.
“It doesn’t matter, I’m just trying to attract the attention of the Immortal Alliance.”
Qi Huang revealed her purpose.
“You mean?”
Cheng Hong Ling’s fair and beautiful face showed a pensive expression.
“I’ve spread the word, and the people from the Immortal Alliance will definitely come to verify it. When the news is spread by them, won’t people believe it?”
Qi Huang slightly raised the corners of her red lips.
“Indeed! If they do nothing, and the Emperor really takes you into the palace in the future, the entire Immortal Alliance will lose face.”
Cheng Hong Ling’s beautiful eyes lit up.
“Yes, this is called driving a tiger to swallow a wolf.”
Qi Huang smiled proudly.
Next, Qi Huang told her plan to the high-level figures of the HongHua Sect and received unanimous support.
The next day, Qi Huang personally issued a notice stating that she had recovered her Zhen Qi and would not enter the palace.
Qi Huang began to wait patiently for the matter to ferment. However, the result was as Cheng Hong Ling predicted; it didn’t cause much of a stir. Everyone just smiled after seeing it, believing that she was just lying to save herself.
Qi Huang wasn’t in a hurry. As she said, the notice she issued was only to attract the attention of the Immortal Alliance.
A few days later, Liu Yingyue brought good news: all the items were gathered.
Qi Huang was very happy, so she went to the Prefecture Capital again and brought back the three herbs and the Storage Ring. It cost a total of 130,000 taels of silver. The Storage Ring alone was worth 100,000 taels because its space was as large as a siheyuan.
Qi Huang naturally didn’t have so much money on her. Fortunately, she had plenty of Cat’s Eye Tears, so she could buy them on credit.
After getting the items, Qi Huang immediately delivered the herbs to her main body.
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression relaxed visibly. Just as Qi Huang had thought, she was an extremely arrogant girl who didn’t like to place all her hopes on others.
…
The palace was brightly lit at night, like a fairyland compared to the desolation of the human world.
Lin Tu was reviewing memorial reports in his study, and Eunuch Zhong waited by his side as usual.
“Your Majesty, this old servant heard that Qi Huang issued a notice saying that she has recovered her Zhen Qi and will not enter the palace as an Imperial Concubine.”
Eunuch Zhong reported cautiously.
“Oh? Is that so?”
Lin Tu put down the memorial report, his expression becoming cold. This notice undoubtedly slapped him hard in the face.
“Please calm your anger, Your Majesty. I think she did this just to save her life. After all, everyone knows the fate of the Imperial Concubines you previously appointed.”
Eunuch Zhong quickly appeased him.
“What makes you say that? Perhaps she really thinks being Cheng Hong Ling’s clone is better than being my concubine?”
Lin Tu asked expressionlessly.
“Your Majesty, Xieqisan has no antidote. She will definitely not be able to cultivate anymore. Even a fool knows that entering the palace is more promising than staying in the cultivation world.”
Eunuch Zhong analyzed logically, but he didn’t know that Qi Huang was a man before.
“That makes sense!”
Lin Tu smiled thoughtfully and said, “But after all, she has slapped my face. What do you think I should do to punish her?”
“This old servant dares not speak rashly.”
Eunuch Zhong quickly bowed.
“Everyone says that an appointed Imperial Concubine will definitely become the Empress.”
Lin Tu sneered, “How about this, I’ll make her the first appointed Imperial Concubine in history who couldn’t become the Empress… No, she couldn’t even become a concubine, becoming a laughing stock of the world.”
