I’ve already told you, haven’t I? My spiritual sense grows so fast, it’s entirely thanks to the Ghost Tomato. It not only strengthens my spiritual sense but also enhances the toughness of my hair, which is why my penetration power is so strong.
Qi Huang confessed truthfully, as the main body had never believed this, which was why she hadn’t revealed it.
Is that so? Then that’s strange, why is it that when I used it, it had no effect, and instead caused me to be poisoned?
Cheng Hong Ling fell into thought. This time, she didn’t doubt her clone.
I don’t know either. Otherwise, why would we need the Body-Substitution Technique? We’d take a shortcut together and become invincible in no time.
Qi Huang said with regret.
Even if we become invincible, the Body-Substitution Technique still needs to be cultivated. That thing is mainly to prevent you from being completely assimilated.
Cheng Hong Ling reminded her.
Qi Huang wanted to say something but stopped. She felt puzzled in her heart. Logically speaking, the main body should be happy to see her being assimilated. Why was she helping her so wholeheartedly? Was it just because of the instant noodles?
One last thing, have you noticed that Master is very strange? She wasn’t as happy as you expected when you won.
Cheng Hong Ling changed the subject.
Indeed, she’s been very quiet along the way. She didn’t even say anything when others tried to poach us. I don’t know what she’s thinking.
Qi Huang recalled and agreed.
I’ve thought about it carefully. Perhaps it’s because your performance was too exaggerated, making her feel unworthy of being our Master!
Cheng Hong Ling guessed.
There’s a possibility of that.
Qi Huang agreed after a moment of thought.
Although this cheap Master’s cultivation level is lower, she’s a good person. We shouldn’t be unfilial disciples.
Cheng Hong Ling stated her attitude.
Then what do you suggest we do?
Qi Huang quickly asked for advice.
What else can we do? Let’s talk to her and let her know that we don’t look down on her.
Cheng Hong Ling suggested.
Then how specifically should we say it?
Qi Huang asked with a frown.
Just say whatever you want. She’s not very smart, so she’s easy to fool.
Cheng Hong Ling replied indifferently.
Indeed!
Qi Huang had no objections, and then she went to find her cheap Master with her main body.
Shi Yuqi was also very anxious in her heart. She knew that her current behavior of not caring about anything was very rude, but she genuinely lacked the confidence to face such a monstrous disciple using her Master’s identity. Therefore, she could only sit restlessly in her room.
Sigh! All those little monsters, their Masters are either Sect Leaders or Grand Elders. I’m truly overestimating myself. With a mere sixth-level Huashen cultivation, how could I have the nerve to take such a monstrous monster as a disciple!
Shi Yuqi smiled self-deprecatingly and then murmured, “If only it were the other way around! If I had such a Master, I would definitely have a bright future!”
Shi Yuqi felt more and more excited as she thought about it, so she slapped her thigh and said, “Why don’t I just become her disciple?”
Master!
Just then, the disciple’s voice came from outside the door.
Ah?
Shi Yuqi jumped in fright and took a long time to react. She then stammered, “Uh… is it Ling’er… what’s wrong?”
You are my Master. Can’t I come to see you if there’s nothing wrong?
Cheng Hong Ling’s voice was calm.
No… no, no… wait for me… I’ll open the door right away.
Shi Yuqi hurriedly got up to open the door.
Master, where are you? Why have you been hiding in the room?
Qi Huang asked knowingly.
Uh… no… nothing.
Shi Yuqi replied awkwardly.
Nothing? So many people tried to poach me during this time, and you didn’t say anything. Do you want me to leave the Hua Rong Sect?
Qi Huang complained deliberately.
No… how could that be? It’s just…
Shi Yuqi’s face showed a struggle. After a long while, she said, “Disciple, tell me honestly, do you think your Master is useless?”
Why do you think that?
Cheng Hong Ling asked calmly.
My cultivation is only at the sixth level of Huashen. Compared to you, aren’t I very useless?
Shi Yuqi said dejectedly.
Strange, why would you, as the Master, compare yourself to me?
Cheng Hong Ling retorted.
If I’m not even as good as you, then what qualifications do I have to be your Master?
Shi Yuqi sighed, and then
Her eyes lit up, and she said, “Disciple, how about this, why don’t I become your disciple?”
What kind of reversal is this?
Qi Huang was startled and quickly took a few steps back.
Cheng Hong Ling was also so shocked that she leaned back and almost fell off her stool.
What’s wrong? The Cultivation World respects strength above all else. It’s normal for me to become your disciple! Are you looking down on me because I’m not sincere enough? Should I kowtow to you now?
Shi Yuqi made a gesture as if she was about to kneel.
Don’t!
Cheng Hong Ling quickly stopped her and then asked helplessly, “Master, tell me honestly, what is your purpose in taking disciples?”
Of course, it’s to carry forward the inheritance of our Hua Rong Sect!
Shi Yuqi answered without thinking.
Since that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better for me to be stronger? If I were just a mediocre person, how could I carry forward the Hua Rong Sect’s inheritance?
Cheng Hong Ling asked.
Uh…
Shi Yuqi was speechless for a moment.
This is speaking broadly. Speaking narrowly, what kind of Master do you think is qualified? Is it one who can teach a disciple who is stronger than herself? Or one who can only teach a mediocre person?
Cheng Hong Ling continued to remind her.
…
Shi Yuqi was stunned for a moment, and her eyes gradually became clear.
Yes, we are stronger than you, which only shows that your teaching is effective! Others will only give you a thumbs-up in secret. How could they look down on you?
Qi Huang also agreed.
I understand now. With disciples like you, I should indeed be proud!
Shi Yuqi slapped her head, and her spirits were full of energy again, completely unaware that her disciple was teaching her how to be a qualified Master.
The facts proved that Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling’s deception… no, guidance, had achieved excellent results. From then on, Shi Yuqi became cheerful again and handled the disciples’ trivial matters conscientiously.
Under Yuan Protector’s urging, the Saintess Guard set off on their return journey the next morning. She did not want to be a sinner of the Hua Rong Sect.
Cheng Hong Ling got into the palanquin after leaving the inn. This naturally required people to carry it.
Hua Meng tried to escape, but she was personally appointed by Cheng Hong Ling as a “palanquin bearer.” Although she looked unwilling, she didn’t dare to say another word of objection and honestly carried the palanquin.
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I said it, I can make you carry a palanquin once, and I can make you carry a palanquin for a lifetime. If you are not convinced, everyone can fight for the position of Saintess!
Cheng Hong Ling’s voice, devoid of any emotion, rang out.
Hua Meng clenched her fists tightly, but finally relaxed them as if deflated. For some reason, she also felt that she would probably never be able to take off the palanquin pole on her shoulders for a lifetime.
The Saintess Guard left No Night City just like that. However, the sensation caused by Qi Huang continued to ferment. All nine little monsters in the Cultivation World had become history. From then on, there was only her, the one monster! As for the Immortal Alliance, they could only brace themselves and continue holding the Continental Evergreen Convention. Although the significance was greatly diminished, they couldn’t undermine themselves, could they? The Saintess Guard had a smooth journey. Half a month later, they returned to the Hua Rong Sect. At this time, the heroic deeds of Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling had already spread throughout the Hua Rong Sect, so everyone held an extremely grand welcoming ceremony. Every high-level figure and disciple had a confident smile on their faces, and the gloom of being bullied by the Cao family was swept away. The Saintess fought one against seven, her talent was unparalleled, and no one among the younger generation could match her! Before long, our Hua Rong Sect would become the largest sect in the Cultivation World. This was the thought in everyone’s mind at the Hua Rong Sect. Hua Ru Yi, the Sect Leader, was also so happy that her mouth couldn’t close. She immediately ordered a grand celebration banquet to reward everyone in the Saintess Guard. Hua Man, the Grand Elder, also participated for the first time in a long time. At the celebration banquet, the high-level figures of the Hua Rong Sect used all the flattering words they knew in their lives and praised Cheng Hong Ling for two full hours. Even the usually indifferent Cheng Hong Ling couldn’t take it anymore and tried to find an excuse to leave several times. Qi Huang quickly stopped her because she planned to confront Hua Ru Yi after the celebration banquet. Everything she had done in the past few months would either pay off or not tonight. After barely making it through the celebration banquet, Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling called Hua Ru Yi to a secluded place to discuss serious matters. Saintess, please speak directly if you have anything to say. I will satisfy all your requests as long as I can. Hua Ru Yi, who was slightly drunk, made generous promises because she understood that the girl in front of her determined the future fate of the Hua Rong Sect. Qi Huang set up a Spiritual Sense shield of Heavenly Punishment Realm, and then said, “Is that so? That would be great! I just want you to let the Immortal Tablet and the Immortal Tablet of Zhongzhou’s Lü Family have a clash!”
