Chapter 75: Chapter 374 – I’ll do anything you ask
“Who are you?” Elder Xie exclaimed in shock, quickly assuming a defensive posture. He knew that anyone who could appear so discreetly was definitely not simple.
“Of course, I’m the one who will fulfill your wish!” Qi Huang said with a cold smile as she walked over.
Elder Xie instinctively felt something was wrong and wanted to kill the hostage immediately. However, to his horror, he discovered that an immeasurable spiritual sense, vast as the ocean, had already permeated his surroundings. The immense pressure rendered him unable to even move his eyelids, and his own spiritual sense was trapped within his Sea of Consciousness, completely unable to emerge from his body.
With a wave of her right hand, Qi Huang sent the Cicada Wing Sword flying out. Like a meteor, it directly pierced Elder Xie’s left chest. Then, she retracted her spiritual sense.
Elder Xie instantly collapsed onto the ground like a deflated balloon, his face frozen in a look of horror.
“Done!” Qi Huang clapped her hands.
Liu Zheng’s face showed shock. He knew better than anyone the strength of Elder Xie. Such a powerful cultivator was actually unable to even resist in front of this young girl. Who exactly was she?
“Father!” Liu Yingyue ran over excitedly.
“Wait!” Qi Huang stopped Liu Yingyue, reminding her, “If you don’t want him to vanish into thin air, put your protective talisman into the bag first.”
Liu Yingyue was stunned for a moment, then quickly put the Emperor-grade protective talisman into the talisman pouch. Only then did she run to her father, apologizing tearfully, but now they were separated by life and death, and she couldn’t even hold her father’s hand.
Qi Huang, being considerate, did not interfere. Instead, she calmly stared at Elder Xie’s body.
Shortly after, Elder Xie’s body turned into a corpse, and his Life Soul was forced to leave his body.
Liu Zheng and his daughter could now see the spiritual body and were startled, retreating repeatedly.
Elder Xie, however, was terrified and dared not retaliate. He desperately fled to the side.
“Don’t run! Didn’t you want to see your dead father?” Qi Huang taunted. Her spiritual sense transformed into a large hand, as if traversing space, and in the blink of an eye, it covered dozens of feet, grabbing Elder Xie’s Life Soul.
“Fairy, spare me! Fairy, spare me! I’m willing to offer all the valuables I’ve accumulated over the years!” Elder Xie pleaded for mercy.
“I never seek rewards for doing good deeds. If I said I’d let you see your father, I’ll definitely do it,” Qi Huang said with a cold laugh. With a thought, the spiritual sense hand crushed the opponent’s Life Soul.
Liu Zheng gasped again, his face showing reverence. As for Liu Yingyue, she was not a cultivator and, due to her limited experience, had no idea how powerful the maidservant she had hired was.
“May I ask the Immortal’s name?” Liu Zheng floated over and asked respectfully.
“You can call me Chen Yuzhu, your daughter’s maidservant,” Qi Huang replied calmly.
“Maidservant?” Liu Zheng was taken aback, then looked at his daughter with a questioning gaze.
“Uh, it’s more accurate to say bodyguard,” Liu Yingyue said somewhat awkwardly, briefly explaining the whole situation.
“I see. Thank you, Immortal, for protecting my daughter along the way.” Liu Zheng bowed deeply.
“You’re welcome. It’s what a bodyguard should do,” Qi Huang waved her hand indifferently, then eagerly asked, “Uncle Liu, I’d like to ask you a question. On the night you were killed, did you get a clear look at the evil spirit?”
Although Liu Zheng didn’t know why Qi Huang was asking, he answered without reservation, “I saw it after I died. It was an old man with white hair.”
“Good that you saw it. I needed a witness,” Qi Huang narrowed her eyes into crescent moons, which were quite beautiful.
“What witness?” Liu Yingyue asked blankly.
“It’s hard to explain in a few words. You’ll know when the time comes,” Qi Huang said enigmatically.
“Father, let’s go home now. Little Jade Sister has Cat’s Eye Tears, and everyone will be happy to see you, especially Mother!” Liu Yingyue suggested.
‘Happy my foot! Of course, your family will be happy. Have you considered the feelings of the servants? They’ll be scared to death!’ Qi Huang grumbled in her mind.
“My child, I am already very satisfied to see you one last time. You two should go back yourselves!” Liu Zheng coaxed gently.
“What about you?” Liu Yingyue asked anxiously.
“Me? I understand my situation very well. I probably don’t have much time left. Rather than going through another farewell with my family, it’s better to find a quiet place to leave slowly. I’ve lived a long life, and I’ve long since come to terms with life and death,” Liu Zheng said with a relieved smile.
“What? Why is this happening?” Liu Yingyue’s nerves snapped again.
“According to that Elder Xie, my soul was able to survive thanks to the Yin Energy left by the evil spirit that harmed me. However, over these past few days, the Yin Energy on my body has been almost depleted, so I can clearly feel my condition worsening,” Liu Zheng said with a tired smile.
‘It seems my guess was correct,’ Qi Huang thought triumphantly.
“Little Jade Sister, what should we do about my father? Can you save him?” Liu Yingyue gritted her teeth and shamelessly asked Qi Huang for help again.
“Save him? Do you think I’m a celestial being? As the saying goes, the dead cannot be brought back to life. If I could revive the dead, would I be bickering with these rookies?” Qi Huang rolled her eyes helplessly.
“Then what should I do?” Liu Yingyue was so anxious that tears streamed down her face. After thinking hard and finding no solution, she knelt down in front of Qi Huang and said, “Little Jade Sister, please save my father. I’ll do anything if you can save him.”
“Really?” Qi Huang’s eyes lit up instantly.
“Yes, I’ll be your slave, do anything!” Liu Yingyue reaffirmed firmly.
Qi Huang was overjoyed, but it didn’t last long. She quickly deflated and thought to herself, ‘Isn’t this bullying me because I’m a woman? If I were still a man, would you dare to say this?’
Qi Huang quickly regained her composure and helped Liu Yingyue up. “Don’t worry, I still need him as a witness. I dare not say I can revive him, but I can maintain his current state.”
“Really?” Liu Yingyue was overjoyed and cried tears of joy again, then made a promise, “Little Jade Sister, I will remember your great kindness. In the future, if you ever need my help, I will go through fire and water for you.”
“Your promise is enough,” Qi Huang said with a satisfied smile. She had wanted to cooperate with Juyin Auction House for a long time, and now her worries were gone.
“Uncle, the Yang Energy outside is too strong. Please bear with me and enter the Storage Ring to take shelter. Once your family matters are resolved, I will take you to a place where souls can move freely,” Qi Huang instructed Liu Zheng. The place she was referring to was naturally Pingshan Mass Grave.
“I will follow the Immortal’s arrangements,” Liu Zheng had no objections.
Qi Huang then put Liu Zheng into the Storage Ring. This would minimize the interference from the external Yang Energy. After the matter here was concluded, she would take him to Pingshan Mass Grave, both as a favor and as a “hostage.” As long as this elder was around, she wouldn’t be afraid of any ulterior motives from the Liu family in future cooperation.
Next, Qi Huang took Liu Yingyue towards the city.
“But the city gates are already closed!” Liu Yingyue hurriedly reminded her.
“If this small city wall could stop me, would I dare to be so arrogant?” Qi Huang pouted and, without further ado, scooped Liu Yingyue into her arms.
“You… What are you doing?” Liu Yingyue asked with embarrassment. It was indeed embarrassing to be carried in a princess carry by a girl younger than her. Before she could adapt, she felt a dizzying sensation, and then she was put down.
Liu Yingyue staggered a few steps. With Qi Huang’s help, she managed to stand steadily. Her face immediately showed surprise because she was now standing within the Imperial Capital.
“You… How did you do that?” Liu Yingyue asked in horror.
“It’s nothing, just a talisman that can fly,” Qi Huang casually replied. As for her strength, displaying it appropriately was enough. Only a fool would reveal their true capabilities.
Liu Yingyue looked skeptical, but since she was not a cultivator, she couldn’t explain it.
Nothing happened overnight.
The next morning, Qi Huang found an excuse to leave the Liu residence and began to monitor Liu Biao in real-time. Today, he was going to buy medicine for the old matriarch of the Liu family. Once they found the person selling the medicine, it would be time to close the net.
As noon approached, Liu Biao finally prepared to get the medicine. Before that, he informed his wife, showing that their relationship was indeed good.
“Be very careful not to let anyone see you when you get the medicine, otherwise we’ll lose control over the Ancestor. If she opposes the arranged marriage, your plan will be completely ruined,” Madam Lu reminded him repeatedly.
“Alright, alright, you nag incessantly every time I go out,” Liu Biao complained impatiently, then snuck out.
Qi Huang’s spiritual sense covered a radius of dozens of miles, so she unhurriedly followed him from a distance. She was curious to see what kind of person could sell such a miraculous medicine.
