Chapter 369 Who is this Young Miss?
“You… You said my father has Yin Energy?” Liu Yingyue still asked repeatedly, unwilling to accept it.
“If you want to know something, just ask Cao Immortal Elder next to you. Why ask a servant?” At this moment, Liu Yingliang stepped forward and ordered, his eyes signaling the “sorcerer” performing rituals in the corner.
Liu Yingyue, however, remained indifferent, staring intently at Qi Huang.
“Yes, Spiritual Sense can see it with a single scan,” Qi Huang replied.
“Heh, Spiritual Sense!” that sorcerer surnamed Cao suddenly mocked inexplicably.
“Is there a problem?” Qi Huang’s beautiful brows furrowed slightly.
“Are you a cultivator?” Sorcerer Cao asked instead of answering.
“Of course,” Qi Huang proudly raised her chin.
“Since that’s the case, you should know that only cultivators above the Guiyi Realm can see the Yin Energy on evil spirits, because if the cultivation level is too low, Spiritual Sense cannot be projected outwards. Are you saying you have already reached the Guiyi Realm?” Sorcerer Cao questioned with a solemn expression.
“If I say yes, will you believe me?” Qi Huang cautiously tested.
“Do you think I would believe you? How old are you, a young girl? Guiyi Realm is a strength possessed by the Sect Leaders or Elders of many Immortal Sects. It’s impossible to reach it without sixty years of cultivation.” Sorcerer Cao raised an objection.
“Is that so? Then why did Hong Ling, the Fairy of HongHua Sect, reach the Huashen Realm at the age of sixteen or seventeen? Tsk, haven’t you even heard of Fairy Hong Ling? You are truly ignorant!” Qi Huang retorted.
“Hmph! Of course, I’ve heard of Fairy Hong Ling. She is a peerless genius of the Xihui Dynasty, unprecedented and unmatched. How dare you compare yourself to her? Your skin is as thick as a city wall.” Sorcerer Cao’s expression became even more disdainful.
“You dare to be a sorcerer, so why can’t I do something!” Qi Huang smiled calmly.
“Hurry up and shut up. What right do you have as a servant to speak here? Hurry up and apologize to Cao Immortal Elder!” Liu Yingliang, who was nearby, reprimanded. Although he was a young master of a prestigious family, he did not dare to offend a cultivator casually.
“Can you say a few less words?” Liu Yingyue also exclaimed in alarm, quickly tugging at Qi Huang’s sleeve.
“What’s wrong with me being a sorcerer? If I do something wrong, the host family will naturally point it out. When did it become your turn as a servant to dictate? Don’t you know your own limitations?” Cao Immortal Elder was not willing to let it go.
“Host family? If the host family can see the flaws in the ritual, what need is there for you?” Qi Huang naturally would not back down.
“Heh, what a sharp-tongued little girl! I think you’re just causing trouble. If the host family can’t see it, can you?” Sorcerer Cao, enraged, laughed and then turned to threaten Liu Yingliang: “Brother Liu, although we have a good relationship, the dignity of a cultivator cannot be trampled upon. You must give me an explanation today, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”
“Cao Immortal Elder, please don’t be angry. It’s just an ignorant little maid. I’ll have someone throw her out.” Liu Yingliang quickly apologized in a low and humble voice.
“So much pride, and you want to throw me out? Before you do that, shouldn’t you seek your sister’s opinion? I am her personal maidservant.” Qi Huang glanced casually at Liu Yingyue.
“Joke, after father’s death, I am the head of the family. Why should I seek her opinion to deal with you, a servant?” Liu Yingliang said arrogantly.
Liu Yingyue’s face also became awkward. She was ranked ninth in the family and had no such great influence.
“Sister Liu, do you want me to be thrown out?” Qi Huang simply asked directly.
“Of course not!” Liu Yingyue replied reflexively.
“Second Master Liu, did you hear that? She doesn’t want me to be thrown out.” Qi Huang then turned to remind Liu Biao standing nearby.
“Everything will be as Yue’er says,” Liu Biao said without hesitation, because he knew that the person surnamed Cao was just a cultivator with low strength and was not a threat at all.
“Ah?” Liu Yingyue was stunned again. She really couldn’t understand why her second uncle, who always contradicted her, had suddenly become so obedient, even more so than the servants in the house.
“Did you hear clearly? Everything must be according to our Miss.” Qi Huang questioned Liu Yingliang.
Liu Yingliang stretched his neck and opened his mouth, but he couldn’t say anything, like a drake whose throat had been pinched.
“Heh, is this the Liu family, the number one prestigious family in the Xihui Dynasty? The clan leader listens to his niece, and the niece listens to the maidservant. The family is being ordered around by a servant, with the roles reversed and no distinction between honor and inferiority. This Immortal Elder has really opened my eyes! Since this is the case, let’s part ways here. Take care of yourselves!” That person surnamed Cao stood up and prepared to leave.
“Brother Cao, don’t go! Let me explain.” Liu Yingliang quickly ran over to persuade him.
“Explain what? She groundlessly accused my professional competence. I, Cao, remember this humiliation today and will surely repay it doubly in the future,” Cao Immortal Elder made a harsh threat.
“Liu Yingyue, this is all your doing. You’ve offended a cultivator, and we’ll suffer the consequences!” Liu Yingliang had no choice but to scold Liu Yingyue.
“W-what should we do now?” Liu Yingyue also panicked. She never dreamed that things would turn out this way. She could only turn her head and look at Qi Huang for help: “Little Jade Sister, what exactly did you find wrong?”
“Calm down!” Qi Huang stroked Liu Yingyue’s fair hand, then said to that Sorcerer Cao, “You’re unconvinced, right? Then I’ll make you wholeheartedly convinced!” After saying that, Qi Huang walked to the most conspicuous position in the middle and then spoke like a judge to interrogate, “Master Liu died due to evil spirits. This is common knowledge. You know this too, right?”
“Of course, and then what?” Sorcerer Cao also retorted calmly. He wanted to see what tricks this little yellow-haired girl could come up with.
“And then? As a cultivator, you should understand that people who die from evil spirits are usually contaminated with Yin Energy, so it must be quickly dispelled, otherwise, it might cause corpse transformation. I’d like to ask, how long have you been at the Liu family? Why has the Yin Energy on Master Liu’s body not been dispelled even after his death for so long?” Qi Huang questioned repeatedly.
“Uh…” Sorcerer Cao was stunned. He never imagined that this little yellow-haired girl could actually explain something. The Liu family members also looked surprised. Although they were not cultivators, they had heard of similar procedures, as the world was not peaceful.
“Uh, what? Do you lack the ability to dispel it? Or do you have some unspeakable ulterior motive?” Qi Huang pressed on.
Sorcerer Cao retreated two steps in embarrassment. A flash of inspiration suddenly struck his mind, and he retorted with feigned ferocity: “Do I need you to remind me of such a thing? This Immortal Elder has long since dispelled the Yin Energy on Master Liu’s body. It’s you, a lowly servant, who, relying on the fact that ordinary people cannot see Yin Energy, has slandered me out of thin air. You truly have the audacity of a leopard!”
“Alas…” Qi Huang shook her head helplessly. Her small hands were tender and delicate, and she didn’t want to slap anyone, but some people always extended themselves.
“What’s wrong? You can’t retort, right? Sighing is useless. You’ve offended this Immortal Elder, and even the imperial court can’t save you.” Sorcerer Cao, thinking he had gained the upper hand, immediately became aggressive. Liu Yingyue’s face also showed worry, as Yin Energy was something ordinary people couldn’t see, making it extremely difficult to prove who was right or wrong.
“Do you think you can fool everyone by muddying the waters?” Qi Huang scornfully raised the corner of her mouth. Then, she reached into her embrace and, in the blink of an eye, took out a small jade bottle.
“Everyone, this is Cat’s Eye Tears. Please each drop one into your eyes, and you will be able to see with a single glance whether there is Yin Energy on Master Liu’s body.” Qi Huang held up the small jade bottle.
“What? Cat’s Eye Tears?” The surrounding people were once again shocked. They never expected a mere maidservant to casually produce a bottle of Cat’s Eye Tears just to prove she was right.
“Fake! It must be fake!” This was the thought in most people’s minds.
“Y-you’re sure you’re a maidservant for money? Instead of a young lady from some family experiencing life?” Liu Yingyue naturally didn’t doubt it and asked foolishly.
“Who wants to go first?” Qi Huang looked at the crowd.
Everyone looked at each other, none daring to be the first to try.
“I’ll go first!” Xia Wei bravely stepped forward first, then took the small jade bottle and dropped one drop into her eyes. She then looked at the body in the coffin.
