Chapter 307: Despicable Person
Indeed, even a fool could see that Qi Huang was determined not to enter the palace. If that was the case, then there would be no more reservations about killing her.
Steward Cai was overjoyed. He truly hated Qi Huang to the bone now. If his master could really come and deal with this little bitch, it would be incredibly satisfying.
“Tell your master not to come. With this eunuch here, no one can kill her.”
But at this very moment, Eunuch Zhong’s voice echoed through the four directions.
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around.
“Who is Steward Cai’s master?”
“Elder Zuo of the Immortal Alliance, didn’t you know?”
“Then why does he want to kill Junior Sister’s clone?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Junior Sister just made Steward Cai kneel, which disgraced the Immortal Alliance.”
“Is there no law anymore? The higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance want to kill a cultivator under their command? Aren’t they afraid of people becoming disheartened if this gets out?”
…
Several senior sisters said indignantly.
“Everyone has heard it. Elder Zuo wants to kill me. From now on, if I twist my waist or sprain my ankle, just blame it on the Immortal Alliance.”
Qi Huang took the opportunity to speak.
“Don’t spout nonsense! Who wants to kill her?”
Steward Cai was shocked and quickly argued.
“What’s going on?”
Elder Zuo heard the commotion and asked doubtfully.
“That old eunuch heard our conversation. He told you not to come. With him there, no one can kill Qi Huang,”
Steward Cai weakly explained.
“What dog ears, so sensitive.”
Elder Zuo cursed angrily, then said, “Can’t you find a way to block the sound? Do I have to teach you this?”
Steward Cai repeatedly agreed. He then took out a talisman, crushed it, and instantly a semi-transparent shield enveloped him. This was called a sound-blocking talisman; it could isolate the air and block the transmission of sound. At the same time, he put another spiritual sense shield inside just to be safe.
“So cautious, seems like guilty conscience!”
Qi Huang could no longer use her spiritual sense to explore. She took out the recording mirror to peek, but unexpectedly, it couldn’t receive any sound.
“Then, Master, what should we do now? Should we still kill Qi Huang?”
Steward Cai anxiously asked. He felt like a clown.
“What a waste, you have to ask me about everything.”
Elder Zuo cursed with unquenchable anger.
‘If I could make the decision, why would I ask you!’
Steward Cai couldn’t help but complain in his heart.
“With that old eunuch protecting her, who can kill her now?”
Elder Zuo said helplessly.
“Is that old eunuch really that strong? Even you can’t beat him?”
Steward Cai asked in surprise.
“I haven’t fought him before, but this person has lived for several hundred years. His physical body can be considered indestructible. It’s best not to provoke him if possible.”
Elder Zuo explained.
“It’s fine, anyway, she has already decided not to enter the palace. We’ll find another way to deal with her later,”
Steward Cai said cleverly.
“Our objective has been exposed, and we won’t be able to make a move in the future. Otherwise, everyone will think we did it. However, we have a hundred ways to deal with her, enough to make her wish she were dead. Why take the risk of acting rashly?”
Elder Zuo reminded him.
“Master is wise. The Evergreen Convention is coming soon. This time, I guarantee she’ll be even more miserable than last time.”
Steward Cai said through gritted teeth.
“The most important thing now is that she is dead set against entering the palace. How should we explain this to Lin Tu?”
Elder Zuo fell into thought.
“At worst, we can return the benefits to him. A monarch of a small country, does he really dare to completely tear down the relationship with us?”
Steward Cai suggested.
“You underestimate Lin Tu. This person is not so easy to deal with.”
Elder Zuo replied seriously, then ordered, “You stay put for now, and let me try to gauge his intentions first.”
…
At this moment, in the Imperial Study of the Imperial Palace, Lin Tu was unhurriedly reviewing memorials. After all, he was the ruler of a country, so he didn’t take the initiative to contact Elder Zuo. He also knew that the other party would definitely contact him.
Just then, the bookshelf leaning against the south wall vibrated. Among the dozens of Thousand Li Sound Transmission Devices, one was trembling slightly.
A eunuch waiting nearby quickly went to pick it up and then rushed to deliver it to Lin Tu.
Lin Tu looked down and saw that the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device had the words “Elder Zuo” written on it. He smiled mockingly, “As expected, he couldn’t hold back.”
“Elder Zuo, what do you want with me?”
Lin Tu asked calmly after connecting.
“Your Majesty, I won’t beat around the bush. That Qi Huang still possesses True Qi. You must know by now. Since that’s the case, she can no longer enter the palace to be an Imperial Concubine.”
Elder Zuo stated his purpose directly.
“Hmph, Elder Zuo is joking, right? You’ve taken the benefits, and now you want to go back on your word? How can a dignified Immortal Alliance Elder be untrustworthy?”
Lin Tu snorted coldly.
“I did promise this, but don’t forget, our cooperation was based on Qi Huang being an ordinary person. Since she is now a cultivator, the agreement is naturally void. Otherwise, where would the Immortal Alliance’s dignity lie?”
Elder Zuo tried to explain.
“What dignity? You just feel the benefits weren’t enough!”
Lin Tu mocked.
“Lin Tu, I’m not bargaining with you. The Immortal Alliance will absolutely not compromise on this matter. I will return everything you gave me.”
Elder Zuo stated his attitude in a stern tone.
“Are things over just because they’re returned? Do you think I’m weak and easy to bully? Your Immortal Alliance’s face is a face, but is mine not a face? If I can’t even bring in an appointed Imperial Concubine, how can I govern this empire in the future?”
Lin Tu questioned loudly.
“Hmph, if you can’t govern it well, then don’t govern it. If you offend the Immortal Alliance, I can make you abdicate in an instant.”
Elder Zuo lost his patience. He never expected a mere emperor of a small country to dare to oppose him.
“I believe the Immortal Alliance has the ability, but the prerequisite is that you, Zuo Bo, can represent the Immortal Alliance.”
Lin Tu replied calmly.
“Heh heh, I, a dignified Elder of the Immortal Alliance, am responsible for all matters in the Xihui Dynasty. How can I not represent the Immortal Alliance?”
Elder Zuo laughed in anger.
“Yes, Elder Zuo is awe-inspiring and responsible for all matters of the Immortal Alliance in the Xihui Dynasty. Then you must be clear about the tributes I’ve given to the Immortal Alliance over the years, right? I wonder if you’ve given all of it to the higher-ups?”
Lin Tu suddenly raised a question.
“Nonsense, of course I’ve given it to the higher-ups.”
Elder Zuo replied without hesitation.
“Is that so? The palace has detailed records of these items. I’ll send someone to the Immortal Alliance headquarters to reconcile the accounts in a few days. Elder Zuo should have no objections, right?”
Lin Tu asked calmly.
“Are you threatening me?”
Elder Zuo’s breathing became heavy.
“It’s not a threat, it’s a reminder. I also have the ability to make you step down from your Elder position immediately. Will you still be able to represent the Immortal Alliance then?”
Lin Tu sneered repeatedly.
“You absolutely must have Qi Huang?”
Elder Zuo asked after a long silence.
“Yes, I know Elder Zuo must have a way.”
Lin Tu said with a teasing tone, which was very insulting. Indeed, he feared the Immortal Alliance, but that didn’t mean he feared Elder Zuo.
“Fine, I’ll keep my promise and help you with this matter.”
Elder Zuo ended the conversation impatiently, obviously having been caught with a handle.
…
Qi Huang tried to eavesdrop but gained nothing. The recording mirror was also being fiddled with by a few curious senior sisters.
A moment later, Steward Cai returned, and the senior sisters quieted down a bit.
“Qi Huang, the Immortal Alliance can protect you, but I must personally confirm whether you truly have True Qi in your body.”
Steward Cai made a request.
“Didn’t your female disciple just probe it?”
Qi Huang frowned slightly. Although the situation indicated that the Immortal Alliance had the upper hand, she really didn’t want to be taken advantage of by an old man.
“This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly, so I must confirm it again.”
Steward Cai was very persistent.
“Heh heh, even if I agree, they might not allow it.”
Qi Huang glanced at Eunuch Zhong, who was not far away.
“Don’t worry, I am, after all, a cultivator in the Huashen realm. I don’t necessarily have to touch your hand to probe.”
Steward Cai said as he took out a wooden stick about the thickness of a chopstick. “This is a ten-thousand-year-old peach branch. It has good conductivity for True Qi. As long as I place it on your hand, I can probe.”
Eunuch Zhong did not speak to stop him after hearing this, because it was indeed true.
Qi Huang thought for a moment, then extended her fair right hand.
Steward Cai also gently placed the ten-thousand-year-old peach branch on Qi Huang’s wrist, then slowly infused True Qi to probe.
Qi Huang only felt a warm stream of True Qi entering her body along her meridians and heading towards her Qi Sea. Since this was a necessary step, she did not stop it.
But at this moment, Steward Cai suddenly increased the infusion of True Qi, and the trickling stream instantly turned into a torrential flood.
Qi Huang felt a sharp pain in her Qi Sea. Before she could react, a tearing sensation made her vision go black, and she almost fainted.
Qi Huang swiftly withdrew her hand, then endured the pain and performed an internal scan. She saw that her Qi Sea had been shattered into pieces, and the small amount of True Qi she had just cultivated had completely vanished.
It was obvious that all of this was Steward Cai’s “contribution.”
