Chapter 535 Cao Family’s Little Monster Arrives
Scared me to death! Shi Yuqi jumped again, then patted her majestic chest and complained, “Disciple, are you trying to scare me to death and inherit my legacy? Don’t release your clone out of nowhere, okay?”
Cheng Hong Ling’s face turned awkward. Whether this clone entered or exited was not something she could control, but unfortunately, no one would believe her if she said it.
Shi Yuqi calmed herself down before saying, “Master knows you have ambitions, but some things cannot be changed through effort alone. I’ve said before that in this Cultivation World, there are only two types of people: ordinary cultivators and descendants of immortals whose bloodline reaches nine points. Therefore, as long as Hua Yu remains the Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect, no one else will have a chance.”
“Isn’t Hua Yu going to marry into the Cao family? Do you think there are still variables in this matter?” Qi Huang asked doubtfully.
After a moment of thought, Shi Yuqi said, “There are definitely variables. Firstly, whether Hua Yu will ignore the sect for the sake of so-called love; secondly, whether the Sect Leader will confront the Cao family for the sake of sect rules are both unknown.”
Shi Yuqi then changed the topic, “Let’s put aside the variables for now. Even if that Hua Yu marries into the Cao family, she will likely still remain the Saintess of our Hua Rong Sect.”
“Why?” Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling asked in unison.
“The reason is very simple. The Hua family has not had a descendant of immortals whose bloodline reached nine points for the past thousand years before Hua Yu. No one knows when the next genius with nine points will appear. Once we completely sever ties with her, not only will the resources spent on her be in vain, but the future of the sect will also be without hope. Therefore, letting her continue to be the Saintess and maintain the relationship is the most sensible choice.” Shi Yuqi explained earnestly.
“Is this the Sect Leader’s intention?” Cheng Hong Ling asked with a frown, as the Sect Leader’s opposition seemed very firm from the scenes in the Recording Mirror.
“How is that possible? This is a solution proposed by Hua Yu herself,” Shi Yuqi replied, but then added, “However, most of the high-level figures in our sect also agree with this method, so we want to find some time to persuade the Sect Leader.”
“Heh heh, wanting to marry into the Cao family and still be the Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect, isn’t this like eating from two bowls? If she breaks her promise, won’t you become wet nurses for the Cao family and be completely drained to death?” Qi Huang raised an objection.
“Yes, marrying into the Cao family means becoming a daughter-in-law of the Cao family. The title of Saintess alone does not have much binding power,” Cheng Hong Ling also raised an objection.
“There’s no other way. We can only hope she has some conscience now. Otherwise, we can’t sacrifice the entire sect for her, can we?” Shi Yuqi smiled helplessly. Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling exchanged glances, their brows furrowed.
“What should we do? If they really adopt this method, do we need to replace Hua Yu as the Saintess?” Qi Huang asked through Mind Transmission.
“This is what I’m thinking. Since we’ve decided to join the Hua Rong Sect, we can’t just consider our own interests; we also have to consider the overall situation. Only when you genuinely help others will others genuinely help you. Moreover, this cheap Master has taught me a lot, and I must repay this kindness.” Cheng Hong Ling said sincerely after a moment of thought.
“Yes, I’m thinking the same way, which is why I told this cheap Master that I wanted to be the Saintess before. After all, Hua Yu is an unstable factor.” Qi Huang explained.
“So, the key now is whether Hua Yu is telling the truth. If it’s true, then the so-called eating from two bowls is not an unworkable solution. I’m just afraid this is a method she came up with to marry Cao Yang,” Cheng Hong Ling said after a moment of contemplation.
“Isn’t it simple to know if it’s true or not? We’ll continue to observe this woman; she will definitely slip up.” Qi Huang raised the corners of her mouth slightly. With such a heaven-defying surveillance Magic Treasure as the Recording Mirror, no one’s every move could escape her eyes.
Thus, starting from that night, Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling secretly observed Hua Yu with the Recording Mirror. Unexpectedly, the woman revealed her true colors the very next day. Perhaps she was too bored being alone in the stone chamber, so she set up a Spiritual Sense shield and took out the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device to contact her little lover.
“What? Haven’t you convinced your Master yet?” Cao Yang asked through the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device.
“Me convince her? Heh heh, I’ve already been placed under house arrest by her. Now she’s trying to convince me!” Hua Yu laughed self-deprecatingly.
“This is outrageous! She knows we are in love, yet she dares to place you under house arrest?” Cao Yang was furious and said sternly, “Wait for me, I’ll bring people to rescue you right away.”
“Wait!” Hua Yu quickly stopped him and said, “She is my Master, after all. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, I don’t want you to clash with her.”
“You’re under house arrest, isn’t that absolutely necessary?” Cao Yang said excitedly.
“It’s fine. She’s not afraid of death, but there are plenty of people in the Hua Rong Sect who are afraid of death,” Hua Yu said calmly.
“What do you mean?” Cao Yang asked curiously.
“Hmph, nothing. I proposed a solution, which is to marry into the Cao family and continue to be the Saintess of the Hua Rong Sect. This way, they won’t lose me, a genius. With such a perfect solution, those high-level figures will definitely put pressure on her.” Hua Yu snorted coldly.
“Heh heh, isn’t this eating from two bowls? Aren’t you afraid of gossip?” Cao Yang teased.
“Who told you I like you, you troublemaker? I can pay any price for you,” Hua Yu said foolishly.
“Stop! This is too sickening!” Seeing this, Cheng Hong Ling quickly stopped Qi Huang.
Qi Huang put away the Recording Mirror and said, “It seems we really can’t avoid becoming the Saintess.”
“Yes, we have to stop those high-level figures from pressuring the Sect Leader. If we let this shameless woman continue to wreak havoc, even if we save the Immortal Tablet, the Hua Rong Sect will likely be drained dry by her soon,” Cheng Hong Ling agreed.
“With the evidence in this Recording Mirror, are you worried we can’t persuade them?” Qi Huang smiled confidently.
The main body and the clone returned to Jade Peak and immediately found Shi Yuqi, then played the scenes from the Recording Mirror for her to see.
“This is completely over!” Shi Yuqi’s expression became dejected because this meant that the only solution was also unworkable.
“Aren’t there still us? I already said before that we came to the Hua Rong Sect to be the Saintess,” Qi Huang emphasized again.
“You?” Shi Yuqi looked at Qi Huang doubtfully.
“No, it’s me! Me!” Qi Huang quickly corrected herself. The main body and the clone were one person; referring to herself as “we” was indeed a bit improper.
“If you can help Master remove the title of the last peak of Jade Peak, I’ll be extremely grateful!” Shi Yuqi sighed helplessly.
Qi Huang wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by the main body’s Mind Transmission.
“We haven’t learned the Body-Substitution Technique yet,” Cheng Hong Ling reminded her sternly.
“Uh…” Qi Huang’s expression became confused. For the first time, she felt that bragging was so difficult. Indeed, Qi Huang currently did not have the capital to brag, unless she was willing to expose her Initial Stage Heavenly Punishment Realm spiritual sense strength, but then she would have no trump cards for the future.
“It seems I need to inform those high-level figures,” Shi Yuqi stood up briskly.
“No, if you go like this, you won’t even have evidence. How will they believe you?” Qi Huang quickly stopped her.
“…” Shi Yuqi froze in place.
“How about this: on the day we persuade the Sect Leader, I’ll go with you quickly, and then present the evidence in front of all the high-level figures. This will be more convincing,” Qi Huang suggested.
Shi Yuqi carefully considered and felt it was reasonable, so she temporarily suppressed her impulse.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. The Cao family did not play by the rules and showed up on the third day. Hearing the commotion, Qi Huang and her main body rushed to check. They saw hundreds of people floating outside the entrance of the Hua Rong Sect.
“Young Master Cao Yang of the Cao family has arrived. Sect Leader Hua, please come out and meet him,” an old man’s voice echoed through the heavens.
