No need to look, my spiritual sense could scan you just now, which is enough to show you didn’t use the Heaven Concealing Water.
Hua Ru Yi didn’t waste any more time and asked, “Last question, what if you go back on your word? After removing the Immortal Tablet of the Lü family, you just leave. Wouldn’t our Hua Rong Sect lose both the wife and the soldiers?”
I already said that as long as I am alive, I will always be the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect. Of course, you can choose not to believe me, but I want to remind you that you have already lost Hua Yu. If you lose me as well, even guarding that Immortal Tablet will be a slow death. As for me, I can find another place to continue being a Saintess. I’m sure there will be sects willing to agree to my terms, as there are many immortal powers stronger than the Lü family.
Qi Huang said comfortably and leisurely.
Hua Ru Yi fell into silence upon hearing this. After a long pause, she still said, “I’m sorry, this matter concerns the fate of our sect. I cannot make the decision alone and must discuss it with other high-level figures.”
“Other high-level figures? Who is the Sect Leader referring to? If you haven’t reached a conclusion yet, my true identity will be leaked. By then, even if you want to agree, it will be too late. You won’t forget that the Cao family is still watching us, will you?”
Qi Huang reminded her, not wanting to have a chicken stolen and end up with a flock of eggs.
“Such a big matter, if I make a private decision and any mistake occurs, I will become a sinner of Hua Rong Sect for eternity.”
Hua Ru Yi expressed her difficulties.
“Does Sect Leader Hua mean that if someone disagrees, you won’t cooperate?”
Cheng Hong Ling shook her head in disappointment and said, “I think if you’re afraid of taking the blame, then why are you still the Sect Leader?”
Hua Ru Yi was stunned again upon hearing this, then fell into thought. After a long time, she gritted her teeth and said, “I need to at least discuss it with the Grand Elder. Rest assured, in Hua Rong Sect, she is absolutely trustworthy.”
“It’s up to you. We don’t have much time to drag this out!”
Cheng Hong Ling left after uttering a sentence, understanding that the more anxious she appeared, the easier it would be for her to be strung along.
Qi Huang also followed behind, naturally understanding this principle.
Returning to their residence, Qi Huang said somewhat unwillingly, “This Hua Ru Yi is old and cunning, not so easily fooled.”
“Nonsense, the Immortal Tablet is the lifeblood of Hua Rong Sect. Even a fool wouldn’t agree so easily. Fortunately, your performance at the Evergreen Convention was outstanding enough, otherwise, she probably wouldn’t even talk to us.”
Cheng Hong Ling appeared quite calm.
“It’s alright. You should know the purpose of my participation in the Evergreen Convention this time. Those who try to poach will put pressure on her.”
Qi Huang then comforted her with confidence.
“What if… I mean, what if she doesn’t agree? Then our objective won’t be achieved, and our identities will be exposed. Wouldn’t that be like stealing a chicken only to lose the eggs?”
Cheng Hong Ling said with a half-smile.
“It’s fine. I don’t believe she will expose our true identities, because that would be equivalent to aiding the enemy. As for our objective, we can try another immortal force. At most, we’ll just have to deal with those men who are blinded by lust. I think there will always be a way.”
Qi Feng voiced her thoughts.
Cheng Hong Ling did not speak, as these were also her thoughts.
On the other side, Hua Ru Yi reported the matter to the Grand Elder Hua Man immediately.
“Heh heh! I always felt that girl’s joining Hua Rong Sect was too strange. As expected, her intentions were impure! I just didn’t expect such a monstrous talent to emerge from a remote place like the Xihui Dynasty!”
Hua Man merely sighed upon hearing this, not showing much surprise, clearly having prepared for it psychologically.
“Yes, she only has an eighty percent bloodline, yet her cultivation speed is monstrous. The descendants of immortals are made to look like ridiculous tortoises in comparison. It seems the bloodline theory is not so invincible after all.”
Hua Ru Yi sighed.
“Let’s put the bloodline theory aside for now. Can you tell me your thoughts? Should we agree to this transaction?”
Hua Man returned to the main topic.
“The Immortal Tablet is the lifeblood of Hua Rong Sect. If it were someone else, I wouldn’t even talk to her. But this Jiang… Cheng Hong Ling is currently the undisputed number one genius in the entire Cultivation World… No… she should be called the only monstrous talent. I think we should consider it carefully, which is why I wanted to consult your opinion, Master!”
Hua Ru Yi explained seriously.
“Let’s keep her waiting for a few days. If she remains so insistent, then agree.”
Hua Man suggested after some thought.
“Master, you must consider carefully. If we want to protect her, we have to completely sacrifice the Immortal Tablet!”
Hua Ru Yi asked with concern.
“I have considered it very carefully. We cannot count on Hua Yu. If we lose Cheng Hong Ling as well, then our Hua Rong Sect will only be able to sit and wait for death. Rather than that, it’s better to take a gamble.”
Hua Man said solemnly.
“Master, I think so too. But there is a very serious problem. Once the Immortal Might of our Immortal Tablet is depleted, before she can fully grow, how can Hua Rong Sect ensure its safety? And how can we ensure that people’s hearts will not be in chaos?”
Hua Ru Yi voiced her concerns.
“These two problems can be solved.”
Hua Man pondered for a moment and said: If we reach an agreement with her, don’t let any outsiders know. When the time approaches next year for the Lü family’s Immortal Tablet to be activated, let her engrave her name on it. Then, find a place where few people tread and wait for the Immortal Might to descend. As long as the confrontation between the two Immortal Tablets does not occur within Hua Rong Sect, no one will know about this matter.
“This is indeed a good method!”
Hua Ru Yi’s eyes lit up, but then she immediately added, “It’s just that no one can guarantee that there won’t be unexpected situations. Once Hua Rong Sect encounters a difficult problem that requires the use of Immortal Might in the future, we will have no recourse!”
“I know your concerns, but those who accomplish great things should not be hesitant. If you really cannot make up your mind, then I, your master, will make the decision for you. If Hua Rong Sect truly suffers misfortune because of this in the future, I will bear all the blame alone!”
Hua Man made a firm promise.
“Master…”
Hua Ru Yi gritted her teeth, feeling a warmth in her heart. She quickly explained, “Master, honestly, I’m not afraid of becoming a sinner, but is that Cheng Hong Ling really trustworthy?”
“But at this point, what other options do we have besides trusting her? Should we find Hua Yu to be the Saintess? Or wait for the next genius with a ninety percent bloodline to appear? Just guarding an Immortal Tablet won’t save Hua Rong Sect.”
Hua Man reminded her again.
“Sigh! Let’s do it this way. Let’s keep her waiting for a few days first.”
Hua Ru Yi immediately made a decision.
In the following days, the entire Hua Rong Sect remained immersed in joy, completely unaware that their Saintess was merely here for business and was ready to leave at any time.
Qi Huang was not anxious either, as she knew that those who would poach would put pressure on Hua Ru Yi.
As expected, ever since Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling returned to Hua Rong Sect, people from various major sects started to “visit” one after another, offering various preferential conditions.
“See? This is the purpose of my participation in the Evergreen Convention. If it was just about displaying strength, there would be no need to show myself.”
Qi Huang boasted proudly.
Cheng Hong Ling did not refute, as she also felt a little admiration in her heart. If it weren’t for these poachers, she probably wouldn’t have the confidence she has now.
Hua Ru Yi also did not expect the poachers to be so crazy, so she soon couldn’t sit still and agreed to the transaction.
The heavy rocks in Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling’s hearts were completely lifted. With the protection of Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet, they at least gained several more years, five to six years, for clandestine development.
“Girl, as this matter concerns the fate of Hua Rong Sect, please don’t blame this old woman for being long-winded. Everyone has seen your previous cultivation talent, but no one knows about the future. Therefore, our cooperation must have a prerequisite condition: before the sixth day of the sixth month next year, the spiritual sense strength of your clone must reach the second layer of the Heavenly Punishment Realm. Only then can you engrave your real name on our Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet. This requirement is not excessive, is it?”
Hua Man proposed his only requirement.
“That’s right. Because our Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet can only buy you seven years, your clone must prove that she can reach the Immortal Realm within seven years, otherwise, we cannot take the risk!”
Hua Ru Yi added.
“Seven years? That’s better than I imagined!”
Qi Huang’s heart rejoiced. She initially thought it could only buy five to six years.
“I understand. This is only natural.”
Qi Huang replied immediately. Although there was pressure, even if the two people in front of her didn’t make such a demand, this was the speed she had to achieve.
“In that case, we will be returning tomorrow.”
Qi Huang said goodbye immediately.
“Returning? Returning where? The Xihui Dynasty?”
Hua Ru Yi asked in surprise. She didn’t even fuss about Qi Huang referring to herself as “we,” as she was accustomed to it.
“Yes, we have been out for several months and must go back to check.”
Qi Huang explained.
“Then when do you plan to return? Although our Hua Rong Sect is not as good as the Cao family and the like, we can still provide you with some cultivation resources.”
Hua Ru Yi pressed.
“No need. My cultivation is unusual, and I don’t need ordinary resources. I will naturally return for the appointment before the sixth day of the sixth month next year! If there is anything urgent in the meantime, Sect Leader, please notify us, and we will rush over immediately.”
Qi Huang politely declined.
“Sect Leader, Grand Elder, you should know very well that I am being watched by the entire Cultivation World right now. If we continue to stay in Hua Rong Sect, once our identities are exposed, our cooperation will not be able to proceed.”
Cheng Hong Ling found a more convincing reason.
“That’s true! In that case, be careful on your journey. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.”
Hua Ru Yi realized and didn’t insist further.
…
The next day, Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling set off on their return journey. To reach the second layer of the Heavenly Punishment Realm before the sixth day of the sixth month next year, she had to hurry up with planting and harvesting.
I wonder if Elder Zuo helped me plant the Ghost Tomatoes? If he did, what’s the scale now?
Qi Huang couldn’t help but think.
