Chapter 379: I Said I’d Let You Get Revenge
“You used evil spirits to kill me, but today I have transformed into an evil spirit. Should I also let you and your wife have a taste of that feeling?”
Liu Zheng questioned in a low voice.
“Of course, that’s what they call returning the favor in kind.”
Xia Wei said maliciously.
“Save me! Don’t come any closer!”
Liu Biao and his wife were scared out of their wits, their bodies trembling like drowned rats.
“What’s wrong? Shouldn’t you be happy to see your elder brother? Why are you so scared?”
Qi Huang mocked from the side, then said, “Uncle, it’s been a long time, you must miss your brother dearly, go up and embrace him!”
“I really do miss him, come, come, my good brother, let’s hug.”
Liu Zheng pounced with great “enthusiasm.”
“Brother… Brother… I was wrong… I was wrong… please spare me!”
Liu Biao was completely scared into soiling himself and immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowing desperately, his forehead slamming against the ground with a thud.
“Just now, you called me a lowly slave this and a lowly slave that. I thought you had a tough mouth, but I didn’t expect you to be worse than a dog at the door, wetting your pants after a little scare.”
Qi Huang sneered. She looked around and then walked towards Liu Yingyue.
“Sister Yue’er, I told you I would let you get revenge with your own hands. Here is an Emperor-grade protective talisman, which contains a very strong yang energy. As long as it is attached to this old ghost, it will be annihilated in moments. If you are not afraid, kill it first to vent your anger!”
Qi Huang conjured a talisman out of thin air.
Liu Yingyue looked at the old ghost, the fear in her beautiful eyes gradually faded. She grabbed the talisman, then pressed it onto the evil ghost’s body. The entire process was smooth as silk, without even blinking.
The talisman instantly ignited upon contact with the yin energy, and the flames rapidly spread to the old ghost.
“Ah! 29 Ling Wu San Xia Qi III!”
The old ghost let out a hysterical scream, struggling in the flames. Unfortunately, he had no way to shake off Qi Huang’s powerful spiritual sense. In less than a moment, his yin energy was burned to ashes, and his pure spiritual body was immediately erased by Heavenly Dao’s Will.
“Madam, this evil spirit has been eliminated. How you wish to deal with these two is up to you now!”
Qi Huang then asked Madam Shen for her opinion.
“Alas! This is truly the sin you two have committed!”
Madam Shen looked heartbroken and then said, “Liu Biao, do you know why I pretended to agree to your marriage proposal? It’s not because I, an old woman, fear death, but because I wanted to have a final confrontation with you after Yue’er returned. That way, there would be a chance for everything to come to light. As it turns out, I was right.”
“You knew she was bringing this Immortal… Immortal Fairy back?”
Liu Biao asked in shock.
“Of course. In fact, anyone with a bit of common sense would realize how precious Cat’s Eye Tears are. For Yue’er to be brought back to life with them in a place like Yongning Prefecture, she must have had a benefactor. She knew that her return this time wouldn’t be smooth sailing, so she would definitely find someone to help her.”
Madam Shen explained.
“Madam, you are indeed wise, but I must correct you on one point. Strictly speaking, Sister Yue’er didn’t ask anyone to help her with family matters. The reason I stepped in was purely out of a desire to help. If I had stood by and watched, you would have met with an accident by now.”
Qi Huang couldn’t help but interject, as she was unwilling to be manipulated.
“You wouldn’t stand by and watch. Yue’er told me about the situation at the Yongning Prefecture branch. The young master surnamed ‘Huang’ was the one who provided her with the Cat’s Eye Tears, right? And Huang Di was a helper he found. You are also Huang Di’s sworn sister, so you should be Huang Gongzi’s person as well?”
Madam Shen asked calmly.
“So what?”
Qi Huang retorted with a slight frown.
“So? Huang Gongzi has cooperated with my great-granddaughter for so long and knows her difficult situation. He would naturally extend a helping hand, otherwise, he would have to find another client. Thus, he sent you to help. Am I right?”
Madam Shen smiled slightly.
“You guessed that too?”
Qi Huang was stunned on the spot.
“Yes, that’s why I was sure Yue’er would bring back capable people, whether actively or passively.”
Madam Shen said with a half-smile.
“Madam, I’m very curious. If I hadn’t come this time, and you didn’t know the origin of the medicine, would you still dare to oppose Liu Biao?”
Qi Huang started to “pick a fight.”
“Little girl, do you really think this old woman is someone who fears death? I’ve lived to be one hundred and ten years old and I’m already content. You can see how agonizing it is to lie in bed every day without me having to say it. So, whether you came or not, I would have confronted him this time.”
Madam Shen said calmly.
“Is that so?”
Qi Huang was noncommittal.
“Of course, if Liu Biao were indeed the murderer, he would definitely make a move against me, just like tonight. If I could know who killed my eldest grandson when I die, it would be worth it.”
Madam Shen explained.
“You had already planned to put yourself in danger to lure out the real killer?”
Qi Huang was slightly taken aback.
“Yes, that’s why I agreed so readily when you asked me to be the bait, because it was all part of my plan. If the old woman were someone who feared death, how could she have agreed to your request? To turn against him after Yue’er appeared was just to use your hand to let everyone know the truth. It’s better than taking the truth to my grave alone.”
Madam Shen smiled faintly.
“I can testify that Madam is telling the truth. She told me that from the beginning.”
The maidservant Xiao Ju spoke up to testify.
Qi Huang was utterly shocked. She had never imagined that such a formidable old woman existed. Lying in bed, she had meticulously calculated every step. Truly, renown without substance was not the case.
The Liu family members also showed awe on their faces, each with lowered eyebrows and downcast eyes.
Liu Biao and his wife prostrated on the ground, as meek as two lambs.
‘No wonder this old woman has such high prestige in the Liu family. Today, I’ve truly opened my eyes.’
Qi Huang also admired her from the bottom of her heart.
“Alright, now that the truth is out, you two killed your elder brother with evil spirits and then intended to harm your ancestor. Your crimes are heinous. However, out of consideration for your family ties, I am willing to give you a chance to atone for your sins.”
Qi Huang then stepped forward and said, “Now, answer me one question: who was the person in Xitong Kingdom who sent medicine to Madam?”
Upon hearing this question, the Liu family members also showed curious expressions.
Liu Yingyue also secretly admired Qi Huang’s intelligence. Instead of wasting time investigating, it was better to directly ask the person involved.
“It… it’s Wang Hong, eldest sister-in-law!”
Liu Biao uttered a shocking statement.
“What? My mother?”
Liu Yingmei, who was standing nearby, suddenly stood up.
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence. Everyone looked at each other, their faces filled with stunned disbelief.
“It is indeed her. Among the people I know, only she is currently in Xitong Kingdom.”
Madam Shen shook her head helplessly and then asked, “Why did she send me such precious medicine? And for twenty years continuously?”
“Eldest sister-in-law told me that she was afraid that because of her betrayal of eldest brother, her children would be looked down upon in the Liu family. So, she wanted to use this to atone for her mistakes, hoping that the Liu family would treat Liu Yingmei and the others kindly.”
Liu Biao carefully explained.
“So what? You beast! You took the things my mother gave me for yourself and caused us siblings to suffer twenty years of cold shoulders?”
Liu Yingmei flew into a rage and rushed forward to punch and kick him. The other half-siblings behind her did the same.
Liu Zheng, the father, hesitated to speak, his face showing a complex expression. Although he had never treated these children differently due to his wife’s infidelity, he couldn’t control the rumors. It was natural for the children to vent their anger.
Liu Yingliang, the eldest brother, showed a guilty look. If anyone discriminated against those half-siblings, it was him who did it most obviously.
Not long after, Liu Biao and his wife were escorted to the Yamen by their clansmen, and the Liu family’s matters finally came to an end.
“If you want them to die immediately, I can oblige. There’s no need to wait for legal sanctions!”
Qi Huang took a moment to ask Liu Yingyue.
Liu Yingyue couldn’t make a decision, so she sought her father’s opinion.
“Forget it. Anyway, they are bound to be beheaded. If I do it myself, what’s the difference between me and them?”
Liu Zheng hesitated and shook his head, after all, he still had his principles.
On the third day, Qi Huang, Liu Yingyue, and Xia Wei set off from the Imperial Capital again. She fulfilled her promise, sending them back the same way she brought them to the Imperial Capital.
A few days later, Qi Huang safely brought Liu Yingyue and Xia Wei to Juyin Auction House, and then rushed to Pingshan Mass Grave without stopping, because there was still a dying Master Liu in the storage ring.
Qi Huang quickly sent Liu Zheng to Pingshan Mass Grave and entrusted Yaoyao with his care.
Because Pingshan Mass Grave was a place of great inauspiciousness with extremely heavy yin energy, Liu Zheng could move around freely here like an ordinary person, without fear of the invasion of yang energy, and no longer had to worry about the problems of aging, sickness, and death. This was simply a blessing in disguise.
After Qi Huang had arranged everything, she then headed towards HongHua Sect. In less than a month, the Immortal Alliance would release the competition rules for the next Evergreen Convention. Now that her worries were resolved, it was time to seize the opportunity to improve her strength.
Volume 7: Evergreen Convention, The Strongest Clone in History
