Chapter 783: The Unlucky Ning Family
I didn’t say I would openly oppose it. Just slack off on the job and do less work!
Cao Meng revealed his plan.
Slack off on the job? Does grandfather mean to go easy? But the problem is that many of the Cao family members have their names carved on the Immortal Tablet. By this alone, they are already in an invincible position. Can that Cheng Hong Ling really handle it?
Cao Yang asked with concern. Every man has a desire to conquer, and he is no exception. Therefore, Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang are undoubtedly fatal attractions to him.
That’s not necessarily true. Although the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet is powerful, its passive defense is not as good as active attack. The phản lực force it generates can at most injure cultivators in the middle stage of the Heavenly Punishment Realm. Since this woman can kill the second child, as long as I don’t make a move or slack off, she might have a chance to survive!
Cao Meng speculated.
The family members’ eyes flickered with brilliance. However, Cao Yang’s father, Cao Hui, quickly calmed down. He frowned and said, “Father, even if she can survive by chance, if Cao Yang wants to take her as a concubine, I’m afraid he will still face criticism from the entire family and even the entire Cultivation World.”
Those who achieve great things do not care about minor details. I believe her value far exceeds the reputation of our entire family. At worst, I will not be the clan leader. You must understand that the Cultivation World respects strength. As long as we are strong enough, we will eventually get back everything that belongs to us.
Cao Meng said with a firm expression.
“Father is right!”
Cao Hui said respectfully after a moment of thought. The other family members also nodded in agreement.
However, this is the worst-case scenario. I don’t think there’s no room for maneuver. The Cao family has dozens of branches, and Cao Hong and Cao Kun are just one of them. It’s still unknown who the others will help. It’s possible that in the end, they will be the ones who are betrayed by everyone.
Cao Meng added.
“What Father-in-law said is absolutely true. I don’t believe those relatives are all people who value affection and righteousness. I know the Cao family best. Most of them are profit-seeking. It’s possible they will stand on our side.”
Madam Feng repeatedly agreed.
Hearing this, the other family members breathed a sigh of relief.
“However, people live for their reputation, and trees live for their bark. We cannot completely disregard our reputation and act recklessly. We must proceed step by step. If the Immortal Alliance cannot kill her, we will engrave her name on the Immortal Tablet. The reason given to outsiders will not be to make her Cao Yang’s concubine, but to kill her. This way, the family members will not have any objections.”
Cao Hong changed the subject.
“Father is absolutely right. For the sake of survival, Cheng Hong Ling can only walk into our trap. Then we will make the fake real and let Cao Yang take her as a concubine.”
Cao Hui said excitedly.
“Not bad, everyone knows Cheng Hong Ling’s strength. At that time, even if Cao Hong’s branch objects, it will be useless. Who knows how many people in the Cao family clan will stand on their side?”
Cao Yang also trembled with excitement. Just thinking about Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang being conquered by him made his soul sublimate.
Of course, it’s not just the Cao family who have such thoughts. There are also other Immortal Families and Sects. Now that the true identities of Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling have been exposed, they will naturally not let go of this rare opportunity. However, due to the Cao family’s immense strength, most of them are observing.
However, the Ning family is an exception. Since Cheng Hong Ling killed Cao Hong in full view of everyone with the Li Shui Jue, they cannot stay out of it.
On this day, Cao Kun led a group of disciples to the Ning family, demanding an explanation.
“Elder Cao, our Ning family has absolutely no connection with the Hong Hua Sect and Cheng Hong Ling. Therefore, this matter has nothing to do with us.”
Ning Wuxia’s father, Ning Xu, explained patiently. After all, he could not afford to offend either the Immortal Alliance or the Cao family.
If that’s the case, why does Cheng Hong Ling know the Ning family’s unique secret art? You must have leaked it to her. The Ning family must be responsible for my cousin’s incident.
Cao Kun said rudely.
After a fruitless argument, Cao Kun left with a harsh threat, clearly not intending to give up.
Facing such an unwarranted disaster, Ning Xu could only sigh helplessly and begin to find a way to overcome the difficulty.
Ning Xu knew that the primary task was to figure out why the female disciple of the Hong Hua Sect knew the Ning family’s secret art. He recalled carefully, and only his daughter had contact with her in the entire Ning family. So, he sent someone to call her.
Not long after, Ning Wuxia, the former number one beauty in the Cultivation World, walked in. Compared to six or seven years ago, her transcendent temperament had not diminished at all, and her figure was even more fiery. Looking at her from the front, she was like a continuous mountain range, and from the side, she was like a peak. As she walked, one could vaguely see her curves.
This is impossible. I did fight with her at the Zhu Xian Terrace years ago, but she shouldn’t have learned it just by looking at it?
Ning Wuxia was greatly surprised upon hearing this.
I wonder if she secretly came to the Ning family to learn it.
Ning Xu speculated.
It’s hard to say, after all, there are no secrets that don’t get out.
Ning Wuxia also had this suspicion.
No matter what, we must investigate this matter thoroughly, because the Immortal Alliance and the Cao family will definitely not let it go.
Ning Xu said with a solemn expression.
Not long after, Ning Wuxia and her father, leading a group of servants, set off directly for the Hong Hua Sect.
Meanwhile, Lu Lin’s decree had spread throughout the entire Cultivation World, causing another great upheaval. Many people
began to pack their bags and head to the Hong Hua Sect. Their purpose was not only to watch the excitement, but more importantly, to try their luck. After all, if someone died, it meant that there were ownerless items that could be legitimately occupied.
In this way, the Xihui Dynasty, as a sparsely populated small country, suddenly became the focus of the entire Cultivation Continent.
One day, Qi Huang disguised herself as the National Preceptor and entered the Imperial Palace, where she met the Empress Lin Ran without any hindrance.
“The Immortal Alliance has ordered the people of Huang Tian Prefecture to hand over children who have taken Golden Life Flower Seeds. I wonder if Your Majesty the Empress has heard of this matter?”
Qi Huang asked with a playful smile.
“National Preceptor, you jest. I am not like my Father Emperor who never leaves his palace. How could I not know something that has spread throughout the entire Cultivation World?”
Lin Ran also replied with a relaxed tone.
“Then you are quite calm. Such a thing has happened in the country, and there is not even a ripple. Are you trying to get involved in this mess?”
Qi Huang teased.
“National Preceptor, you jest. If I were that kind of person, would you have supported me to ascend to the throne? The reason I remain silent is because I trust the National Preceptor’s strength.”
Lin Ran said sincerely.
“You have foresight!”
Qi Huang gave a thumbs-up without blushing or changing her expression, and then continued, “However, as the Emperor of this secular world, you should still do something to prevent the people of Huang Tian Prefecture from being disheartened.”
“I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time. I’ve just been waiting for the National Preceptor to give the word. If the National Preceptor doesn’t give the word, I wouldn’t dare to overstep.”
Lin Ran explained seriously.
“It’s not that serious. You are the Empress of the Xihui Dynasty, not me.”
Qi Huang explained proudly.
“I am the Empress of the Xihui Dynasty.”
The Emperor is indeed true, but you are also my Empress. If Junior Sister Qi doesn’t speak, how dare I make decisions on my own.
Lin Ran said in a low voice with a playful tone.
Qi Huang’s expression became even more proud. She tried hard to control the muscles on her face and then asked, “Then what do you plan to do?”
“Tomorrow, I will have the Internal Affairs Department post a notice that all the military and civilians of the Xihui Dynasty will forever stand with the people of Huang Tian Prefecture. Anyone who wants them to hand over their children will be our enemy. What do you think, Junior Sister Qi?”
Lin Ran asked for her opinion.
“Let’s do that. It’s just a formality. With me, this Immortal Elder, here, no one can threaten the safety of the Xihui Dynasty.”
Qi Huang waved her hand indifferently.
“Then how do you plan to deal with the Immortal Alliance?”
Lin Ran asked curiously.
“Me? Of course, I will take the initiative to attack. Didn’t the Immortal Alliance say they would set off for the Xihui Dynasty at the beginning of next month? I plan to set up a seafood buffet outside the main gate of the Immortal Alliance Main Altar on the thirtieth of this month.”
Qi Huang replied truthfully.
“Seafood buffet? Are you planning to bribe the Immortal Alliance?”
Lin Ran guessed.
“Bribe the Immortal Alliance? You are wrong. I want to invite everyone who has a grudge against the Immortal Alliance and let them witness how I destroy this organization.”
Qi Huang laughed proudly.
“Ah?”
Lin Ran was startled and took a long time to recover. “May I ask… can you reserve a seat for me at this banquet?”
“Of course, I guarantee you the best seat.”
Qi Huang made a promise.
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At this moment, the Hua Rong Sect was not so relaxed, because the Immortal Alliance had exposed their Immortal Tablet as a piece of worthless stone, which immediately caused great panic.
