Free Web NovelChapter 473: Chapter 266: Liu Ying Ziyi: Can’t Wait Any Longer...
One of the Treasure Level Storage Bracelets was filled with Middle and Upper Grade Spirit Stones, the total number already exceeding one hundred thousand.
Another Storage Ring was filled with various styles of Pill Bottles. Inside these bottles were Rank Three and Rank Four Elixirs, categorized for healing, restoring Magical Power, enhancing vitality and lifeblood, improving Cultivation, and so on. The total number was in the hundreds, even thousands.
In addition, there were all kinds of Talismans, Daoist Soldier Puppets, disposable Magical Artifacts, Array Banners, and Array Maps, all filling different Storage Magical Artifacts.
When Ling Changqing finished taking inventory of his haul, the final tally left him speechless for a long time.
This was a trove of resources equivalent to nearly three hundred thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones, comparable to the Ling Family’s current annual income for fifteen years.
’...These Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Cui Family and the Taiqing Divine Dynasty were truly wealthy. But it’s also possible this was part of the logistical supplies for that expeditionary force.’
It was standard practice in the Cultivation Realm that whenever a large number of Cultivators went on an expedition, their logistical supplies were usually divided into many portions, carried and guarded by Cultivators at or above the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm. When needed, they would be distributed on a per-capita basis.
Those Nascent Soul True Monarchs that Xia Qingying had previously killed were likely the unlucky ones in that army responsible for guarding the supplies. She caught them and slaughtered them.
’Hmm, by that logic, I actually owe her a favor! Should I find a chance to repay her in the future?’
Of course, this wasn’t something he could rush. He had to wait until he was capable of guaranteeing his own safety before considering such matters.
Although, given her status as the current Divine Emperor of the Da Xia Divine Dynasty, this little bit of wealth was nothing to her.
However, with the support of these resources, the Ling Family’s future development could accelerate once again.
After he finished organizing everything, Ling Changqing went to speak with Luo Qingxuan and the other women before leaving the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
Deep within the stone mountain outside, Ling Changqing’s figure reappeared. Only now was his surroundings truly safe.
Seeing that the Bian Wujian Gate was ready to be used, he decisively activated it and returned directly to the Zhao Family’s territory.
Seeing him return, Shangguan Qingying was naturally overjoyed. Although Ling Changqing hadn’t been gone for long, she had still missed him dearly.
Inside the bedchamber, deep within the embroidered bed curtains, Shangguan Qingying’s charmingly voluptuous body was curled up beside him. The fair, jade-like, undulating curves of her waist and hips were on full display, her stunningly beautiful face blushing like a sunset as she asked in a low voice,
"...Husband, what did you do outside? How did you attract the attention of even that woman from the Da Xia Divine Dynasty?"
"You know about it too?" Ling Changqing asked in surprise. Zhao Wanyi and her sister hadn’t met with her yet, so logically, she shouldn’t have known about this.
"Hmph. The Da Xia Divine Dynasty has publicly offered a bounty to all the major states, seeking the whereabouts of the Child of Destiny. They also said... they also said that Goddess Empress has already chosen you as her husband. As long as you are willing, you can go see her at any time to choose an auspicious day for the wedding!" Shangguan Qingying’s soft, charming voice was tinged with obvious jealousy.
"That happened too?"
Ling Changqing was also a bit dumbfounded. He hadn’t expected Xia Qingying to pull a move like this and announce the matter to the public.
That day, after he slipped away, Xia Qingying, in her anger and regret, immediately ordered all of her guards to fan out and conduct a dragnet search of the area around Jinchun County.
Although they ultimately found nothing, the number of Da Xia Divine Dynasty Cultivators within Yuzhou’s borders had surged by more than tenfold in a short time.
They had only one secret mission: to track down Ling Changqing, at any cost.
"Be more careful from now on. Don’t let those people notice you again!"
Shangguan Qingying huffed, her enchanting, snake-like jade arms wrapping tightly around the handsome youth in her embrace. She couldn’t even begin to imagine the consequences of losing Ling Changqing now.
"Mm, rest assured, my dear. I know what’s at stake," Ling Changqing said gently, wrapping an arm around her soft, firm waist and caressing it lightly.
However, the powers in the surrounding major states would clearly not be happy to see the Da Xia Divine Dynasty smoothly obtain the Child of Destiny. All sorts of conspiracies and plots had surely been arranged in advance.
Ling Changqing was certain that if he ever showed any intention of going to the Da Xia Divine Dynasty to find Xia Qingying, he would immediately be intercepted by spies and agents hidden within the Divine Dynasty, who would then abduct him and take him back to their own territories.
In any case, it was now impossible for him to wander around openly using his real identity. Otherwise, all sorts of shady characters would come knocking at his door in an instant.
...
「In the Divine Maiden Mountain Range of Yuzhou, at the Liuying Family headquarters.」
Amidst the magnificent and majestic palaces, countless female Cultivators of the family bustled about, a beautiful and endless stream of melodious voices and fragrant shadows.
Inside a Secret Hall, shielded by layers of Array Restrictions.
Liu Ying Ziyi, adorned in splendid attire with her hair styled in an elaborate jade-green chignon, sat upon a throne. Her stunningly beautiful face was dignified, like a peony in full bloom—resplendent, dazzling, and exquisitely delicate.
Within the family, it wasn’t that no one was puzzled by certain subtle changes in their Patriarch, such as the sudden, significant increase in her Qi Fortune, which even boosted her Cultivation.
Of course, as Liu Ying Ziyi herself said nothing, no one dared to come and ask her directly. The Patriarch’s authority was not to be trifled with.
Below the throne stood Liu Ying Meng Luan and Liu Ying Bingchan, along with twelve other women of devastating beauty, ranging from young girls and maidens to mature, elegant women.
Liu Ying Meng Luan and Liu Ying Bingchan were at the Golden Core Peak Realm, while the twelve other women all had the Cultivation of Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Each one was meticulously dressed and radiant.
Moreover, their Spirit Root Talent was excellent, all at the Earth Grade Top Rank. The most outstanding among them, Liu Ying Bingchan, possessed a Celestial Grade Spirit Root. It was only due to her youth that she had not yet advanced to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
"You... are all clanswomen who have passed the family’s most stringent screening and review, your loyalty beyond question."
After a long, contemplative silence, Liu Ying Ziyi finally spoke slowly.
"Therefore, this time, I am arranging for you to carry out a mission. It is a matter of utmost secrecy. You are not to mention it to any other clan member, not even your direct blood relatives or trusted maids!"
"We obey the Patriarch’s command!"
Liu Ying Meng Luan and the other women all bowed in salute, responding respectfully.
They had previously been summoned individually by Liu Ying Ziyi and subjected to a strict screening by multiple groups of Supreme Elders before they were allowed to stand before the Patriarch.
However, including even the most favored Liu Ying Bingchan, none of the clanswomen knew what would happen next, as Liu Ying Ziyi had not revealed a single word to anyone.
Liu Ying Ziyi nodded slightly, her shimmering eyes sweeping over their faces as she sent a Divine Thought transmission:
"From this day forward, the Child of Destiny, Ling Changqing, is the honored son-in-law of our family, and also your husband. Shortly, you will accompany me to serve him."
"???"
Including Liu Ying Meng Luan, all the clanswomen present stood frozen on the spot, their beautiful eyes filled with incredulous shock.
Ling Changqing’s whereabouts had become the greatest unsolved mystery in the Yuzhou Cultivation Realm. Countless masters of great power were searching for him in secret, yet there had been no discoveries.
’How could the Patriarch have suddenly found Ling Changqing, and how did he become our husband?’
But after a moment of surprise, the women came to their senses and immediately understood the Patriarch’s meaning. The joy in their hearts was impossible to hide.
This meant that a heaven-sent opportunity had just been dropped squarely in their laps—an opportunity to defy fate, change their destiny, and achieve longevity.
"Patriarch, shall we depart with you now?"
Liu Ying Meng Luan took a step forward and asked in a low voice, her soft, melodious tone trembling slightly.
Liu Ying Bingchan looked left and right, asking with a look of confusion, "Patriarch, the other sisters haven’t come yet. Are they..."
She was referring to the clanswomen whose names were on the marriage contract. Logically, since Ling Changqing’s whereabouts were known, they should all be the Dao Companions who would serve him.
Liu Ying Ziyi’s fine brows knitted together. She shot her a displeased glare and said,
"They cannot act rashly right now. Many eyes inside and outside the family are watching them! I took a risk just to bring the two of you here."
"Yes, this junior understands," Liu Ying Bingchan said sheepishly.
’This arrangement is fine, too,’ she thought. ’As long as I can meet Ling Changqing as soon as possible.’
Liu Ying Ziyi smiled, her expression softening a little.
"I didn’t want to do this either, but for the sake of the family, I simply can’t wait any longer! How can I rest easy if I don’t hurry up and get you into his bed?"
Liu Ying Meng Luan: "..."
