Chapter 75
Chapter 534 Our purpose is to become the Saintess.
Cheng Hong Ling felt it made sense, so she followed the clone and quietly left the door.
Qi Huang did not enter the main body’s Sea of Consciousness. This Hua Rong Sect was a women’s country, and there were young ladies everywhere. She would not miss such an opportunity to feast her eyes at close range.
The main body and the clone headed towards Tian Du Peak. As Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling both wore veils, they did not attract much attention. At least, it was definitely better than taking off their veils.
Upon reaching Tian Du Peak, Cheng Hong Ling scanned the entire area with her Spiritual Sense but could not find Hua Yu’s trace. She said, “I don’t know where this Hua Yu is imprisoned. Many places have Spiritual Sense shields, and I can’t forcibly break them.”
“As expected, to prevent the Cao family from stealing her, they would naturally hide the Saintess well,” Qi Huang analyzed seriously.
“What can we do? We’ve just arrived and can’t directly ask passersby. Besides, ordinary disciples might not know.” Cheng Hong Ling became anxious.
“Don’t worry, don’t I have a Recording Mirror here? This thing cannot be defended by Spiritual Sense.” After Qi Huang said this, she quickly took out the Recording Mirror and checked the places with Spiritual Sense shields one by one, quickly locating Hua Yu’s position.
“It should be here!” Qi Huang pointed at the image in the mirror.
Cheng Hong Ling leaned over to watch. Inside was a stone chamber, decorated very simply. At this moment, the beautiful Sect Leader was standing in the middle, and on the futon in front sat a beautiful woman wearing a red, chest-high ruqun.
This woman looked to be around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with a charming “fox face,” bright red lips as striking as flames, a small and delicate nose, and the most distinctive feature was her pair of narrow beautiful eyes, with the outer corners upturned and pupils blurred. She was simply soul-stirring, with natural seductive charm. Coupled with her hot figure that her thin dress could not conceal, she was purely a living fox spirit.
Qi Huang didn’t need to look at the beautiful Sect Leader. Just by looking at this woman, she knew it must be Hua Yu, as she was simply too beautiful, worthy of being ranked in the top three of the Chen Yu Overall Ranking.
‘Alas! What a pity! Such a beautiful woman is actually a lovestruck fool.’ Qi Huang couldn’t help but lament inwardly.
“Since Sect Leader Hua is here, this woman must be Hua Yu,” Cheng Hong Ling also made a deduction beside her. After the introduction from Shi Yuqi earlier, she knew that the Sect Leader of Hua Rong Sect was surnamed Hua and also possessed the bloodline of that Immortal Ancestor.
“Xiao Yu, why aren’t you saying anything? The deadline given by the Cao family is almost here. Are you going to watch the Hua Rong Sect suffer losses because of you?” At this moment, the Sect Leader Hua questioned.
“Master, don’t put all the blame on your disciple. I never asked you to confront the Cao family head-on!” Hua Yu retorted calmly.
“Yes, you just want me to accept fate and let you marry Cao Yang, right?” The Sect Leader Hua smiled self-deprecatingly, then said, “You should know very well how much effort I’ve put into you, and how many resources the Hua Rong Sect has spent to cultivate you!”
“Disciple has already calculated everything. Even if I marry into the Cao family, I will not forget the great kindness of the sect. I will definitely repay it double in the future. What can I do if you don’t believe me?” Hua Yu shook her head helplessly.
“You also swore in front of the Immortal Tablet that you would never marry in this life. What about now? How can I believe a person who breaks their promises like you?” The Sect Leader Hua questioned.
“Do you have any other choice? The probability of inheriting the Immortal bloodline decreases as time goes on. From the last 90% bloodline to my appearance, it took more than a thousand years. Who knows when the next one will appear? Will it appear? If you believe me, the Hua Rong Sect still has a glimmer of hope. If you don’t care about the master-disciple relationship, then our sect will probably decline soon.” Hua Yu smiled charmingly, appearing confident.
The Sect Leader Hua fell silent upon hearing this, perhaps lost in thought.
“Master, don’t hesitate. There’s no choice! It’s not the first time the Hua Rong Sect has had a Saintess marry. Why are you making such a fuss?” Hua Yu counter-argued, looking like she had everything under control.
“Xiao Yu, don’t you understand? It’s precisely because several Saintesses of the Hua Rong Sect have violated the sect rules before you that I cannot let you go this time. Otherwise, won’t our sect rules become a mere formality in the future? Even if another 90% genius appears, who would dare to cultivate them with all their heart?” The Sect Leader Hua said earnestly.
“So, Master means you want to sacrifice your disciple as a warning to others?” Hua Yu’s smile turned cold.
“I never intended to sacrifice you. I just want you to give up marrying Cao Yang,” the Sect Leader Hua argued.
“Not marrying Cao Yang is no different from dying to me,” Hua Yu smiled noncommittally.
“What is this ‘love brain’?” Qi Huang couldn’t stand listening any longer upon hearing this. Even if you like him that much, you can’t jeopardize the entire sect, can you?
“Fine, then you think about it yourself. Do you want love, or do you want the sect and your relatives?” The Sect Leader Hua sighed.
“I also want Master to consider, do you want the so-called sect rules, or do you want the sect and your relatives?” Hua Yu questioned, turning the tables.
The Sect Leader Hua closed her eyes painfully, then slowly left the stone chamber.
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“It seems that this Hua Yu is determined to marry Cao Yang!” Qi Huang put away the Recording Mirror and said.
“Moreover, the Sect Leader Hua will probably not let her go easily to maintain the sect rules. This matter might turn into a battle to the death.” Cheng Hong Ling also analyzed.
“Actually, I understand her thoughts. As the saying goes, a country cannot prosper without laws, and it’s the same for sects. The Hua Rong Sect has already been exploited by others many times, and resources are scarce in the Cultivation World. If they don’t make an example of someone, they will be not far from destruction. The only uncertainty now is how far she will go for the sake of the sect rules!” Qi Huang also commented.
“No matter what, she will definitely confront the Cao family head-on. This way, it seems we have to act according to the original plan. We must replace Hua Yu as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable,” Cheng Hong Ling proposed.
“I don’t mind, it’s mainly you. Without the Body-Substitution Technique, there’s no way to replace her.” Qi Huang hesitated to speak, her meaning obvious.
“Don’t worry, it will pass if you grit your teeth!” Cheng Hong Ling said confidently.
Qi Huang immediately became restless. After all, if they went further, Cheng Hong Ling would have no secrets from her. For someone who was once a man, this was incredibly stimulating.
The two of them rushed back to their residence to practice, but the facts proved that Immortals could also lie. Cheng Hong Ling still couldn’t overcome her psychological barrier and failed the last step again.
Qi Huang didn’t want to force her, so she had to give up reluctantly.
Early the next morning, Cheng Hong Ling got up to wash. According to the rules of Jade Peak, morning classes had to be attended every day.
Shi Yuqi was dressed formally and had invited everyone she could. Then, in front of everyone, she announced that she was officially accepting Cheng Hong Ling as her personal disciple.
“Isn’t this Junior Sister too reckless? She’s only in her thirties and is in a hurry to accept personal disciples?”
“Yes! Isn’t she afraid of encountering someone better in the future?”
“It’s impossible to encounter someone better. I heard that Jiang Ling’s bloodline reached 80%, ranking in the top ten in our entire Hua Rong Sect.”
“What? 80%! No wonder Senior Aunt Shi values her so much! Now it’s good. Our Jade Peak also has a genius disciple. Let’s see how the disciples of those peaks will mock us in the future.”
“What about the future? Because of that Hua Yu, I heard the Sect Leader is preparing to fight the Cao family to the death. Who knows how long our Hua Rong Sect will exist? It seems your Jade Peak’s title as the last-place peak will never be shaken,嘻嘻…” The onlookers murmured.
“All Senior Uncles, Senior Sisters, Junior Sisters, and Junior Nephews/Nieces, thank you all for coming despite your busy schedules. Today, I have specifically asked my disciples to prepare dozens of tables of fine medicinal cuisine. I hope you will honor us with your presence.” Shi Yuqi’s face was flushed red as she invited them. To celebrate taking a disciple, she even hosted a banquet, showing how truly happy she was.
“She’s spending so much, making me feel embarrassed,” Qi Huang communicated with her main body via Mind Transmission.
“Yes, although we are just acting, the longer it lasts, the more we owe them. Then it will be even more impossible for me to sever ties with this Master.” Cheng Hong Ling deeply agreed.
“Then let’s make the act real. We have to give something in return if we want someone to help us. Being a part of the Hua Rong Sect is the best repayment, unless they actively reject us.” Qi Huang suggested.
Cheng Hong Ling had no better solution, so she could only let nature take its course.
Next, Shi Yuqi took on the responsibility of a Master, patiently teaching Cheng Hong Ling.
Cheng Hong Ling also listened carefully, after all, the Hua Rong Sect had a deep foundation, and it was by no means comparable to the HongHua Sect.
“Disciple! Although it’s a bit difficult for you to become a Saintess with your talent, it’s still possible to carry forward and expand the heritage of our Jade Peak,” Shi Yuqi said earnestly.
“Who says so? We joined this Hua Rong Sect to become Saintesses!” Qi Huang jumped out and retorted excitedly.
