Free Web NovelChapter 1636: Chapter 989: Soaring Azure Clouds
In this Shifang City, the background of this blue-clad woman is quite significant.
The maidens standing by her side all exude an extraordinary aura, their presence commanding and sharp, clearly all cultivators.
Underneath the swaying clothing of these maidens serving tea and holding umbrellas, one could occasionally catch a glimpse of a family emblem embroidery.
It was unmistakably the insignia of a noble disciple of the city’s renowned clan.
These maids, pouring tea and holding umbrellas, are actually of noble lineage?!
It’s known that any one of these disciples, if placed outside, would be the center of attention.
Yet here in front of this blue-clad woman, they perform such humble acts of service.
Across the entire Shifang City, the only ones who could command the disciples of noble lineage.
Aside from the city’s elder statesmen, in the younger generation.
Are the City Lord’s direct descendants, which means the two Young Masters and the Third Miss of the Fang Family.
And this blue-clad woman, named Qin Muqing, is garbed as regally as Fang Geyu.
Though seemingly casually dressed, her attire features luxurious materials like a finch robe and a jade belt, a forehead ornament hanging with a Merfolk Pearl, and a blue and purple silk gown embroidered with a white python and green cloud motif, her demeanor comparable to that of grand clans from the Four Seas.
She doesn’t bear the surname Fang, yet she too is of noble lineage.
The reason she could stand out among other prominent noble disciples and hold a status close to the two young masters of the Fang Family in Shifang City.
Aside from her own extraordinary talent and diligent spirit, at the age of three, during the Sea God Festival, she awakened and ignited the talisman spirit "Green Cloud Grass."
’Green Cloud Grass’ is an extremely rare bisexual talisman spirit, invincible in attack, its talismanic intent containing poison that kills invisibly. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
In defense, it guards the heart with a hundred herbs, riding swift and plump, with the force of life and death, blooming and wilting ceaselessly, used to draw healing spirit talismans, comparable to a walking spiritual pharmacist.
The preciousness of its talisman spirit stands shoulder to shoulder with the ’Taowu’ and ’Sky Wolf’ of the two young masters of the Fang Family.
To Shifang City, it is also a particularly valuable asset.
Coupled with her outstanding talent in the talismanic arts, more importantly, she is the only biological daughter of Qin Lou, the steward of current Shifang City.
Qin Lou, the steward, holds the third-highest power in Shifang City, his position second only to Fang Chi, the steward.
In recent years, Qin Lou, the steward, and Fang You, the City Lord, have become increasingly close, their intimacy even surpassing that of Fang You, the City Lord, with his twin brother.
All the high-ranking confidants in the city already know that now in the City Lord’s residence, inside the inner quarters of Fang You, the City Lord, there is a special warm chamber for a woman.
As for who the owner of that warm chamber is, everyone clearly understands, and it’s long become customary.
If not for Shifang City valuing women, and Lord Xue’s impressive achievements, in any other sect.
Qin Lou, the steward, might have long been taken into the house by Fang You, the City Lord, becoming the second City Lord’s wife.
And Qin Muqing could rightfully become the Fourth Miss of Shifang City.
However, Shifang City differs from other Immortal Sect sects, Fang You itself is considered to have entered Shifang through marriage.
If not cultivated and elevated by Lord Xue, he would merely be a common mortal.
He inherited Shifang City from his deceased wife, the highly esteemed Immortal; if he took a concubine or remarried without permission.
The elder talisman masters of Shifang City could drown this City Lord alive with their spit.
Moreover, in a city where women are respected, there’s Fang Geyu, the successor to the position of City Lord, domineering and unrestrained, even Fang You, the City Lord, cannot constrain her.
With such a tyrannical and capricious daughter akin to a little ancestor, don’t even mention incorporating Qin Lou, the steward.
Even with the intention of adopting Qin Muqing as a goddaughter, Fang You, the City Lord, has to consider it thoroughly before making a decision.
That consideration has now lasted twenty years.
Qin Muqing is three years older than Fang Geyu; she entered Shifang City with her mother at one, now twenty-three.
Aside from enjoying the same resources as the two young masters, her status has remained unacknowledged, always overshadowed by Fang Geyu. freewebnøvel.coɱ
Besides, Qin Lou, the steward, couldn’t settle his status for a long time, when such gossip reaches someone else’s mouth, it turns somewhat obscure and unpleasant.
Fang Geyu is notoriously proud in Shifang City, from a young age she naturally resides at the pinnacle of admiration, no one dares to go against her wishes.
And Qin Muqing, when has she ever been the kind to be satisfied with mediocrity, confident in her talent?
At three, she awakened the ’Green Cloud Grass’ talisman spirit, at ten, she crafted a perfect yellow paper talisman, reviving a foot of dead grass into vibrant life.
At fourteen, she successfully created a Mechanical Puppet of her own, becoming famous in Shifang.
Her talent is universally praised, even Fang You, the City Lord, contemplates betrothing her to Fang Da, making them a family.
In terms of talent, she believes she far surpasses Fang Geyu.
In terms of talent and personality, she is elegant and versatile, while proud, she remains humble and courteous in her dealings, not rude or arrogant.
Unlike Fang Geyu, though of high birth, supported by many city elders, she also has countless enemies.
Peers, no one likes her defiant and reckless nature.
For so many years, she had to suppress her spirit and sharpness under the pressure of Fang Geyu.
Because of her mother’s inability to officially unite with the City Lord, she was forever in a humble position, living under someone else’s roof.
Fortunately, during the annual Sea God Festival, Fang Geyu would always come to the Scale Stone to test for the awakening of the talisman spirit within his body.
Every time he returned disappointed, Qin Muqing’s heart felt particularly relieved and satisfied.
But today, stepping down from the unicorn’s golden carriage to head to the Scale Stone testing platform was a man?
Qin Muqing, disagreeing with what her maids were discussing behind her, furrowed her brows and observed Baili An’s figure from a distance, calmly stating:
"This matter is definitely not simple. Just now, hundreds and thousands went up the stage without stirring a wave in the City Lord’s uncle’s eyes.
Not even a glance was spared. Yet, when this young man ascended the platform, the City Lord’s uncle paid him special attention; this young man must be extraordinary."
"However..." Qin Muqing’s tone shifted as she smiled faintly, "He might just be... a bit extraordinary, nothing more."
She slowly turned around and glanced at the maid who had previously spoken, her gaze tinged with disdain:
"White sand mingles in the mud and turns black. Those who associate with trash like Fang Geyu, even if slightly talented, what great achievements can they ultimately accomplish?
I heard that this kid named Ji made a great impression at the night banquet, overshadowing Immortal Lord Mu by quite a margin.
But looking now, he’s merely good-looking, not even as handsome as Immortal Lord Mu.
It’s likely he relied on some underhanded tricks to make Immortal Lord Mu suffer secretly."
The maid seemed somewhat surprised: "Miss, do you truly hold Immortal Lord Mu in such high regard?"
Qin Muqing smiled wryly, saying: "I am just an illegitimate daughter of the Qin family; what qualifications do I have to arbitrarily evaluate an Immortal Lord?
It must be known that he is on par with talents like Shen Jibai and the Immortal World, one of the Twin Stars.
In the younger generation over thousands of years, just these two bright new stars have emerged.
Earlier I heard about his cultivation of the Hundred Schools Technique and thought it was an exaggeration.
In this world, where could there be such an outstanding man who could perfect the cultivation of the Hundred Schools Technique?
Until today, he can even awaken the talisman spirit of Shifang City.
It must be known that among the cultivators, aside from those blessed within Shifang City, having one person awaken a talisman spirit among ten thousand is already a matter of great luck.
Yet Immortal Lord Mu not only awakened but awakened an ancient rare talisman spirit..."
At this point, Qin Muqing couldn’t help but sigh with regret:
"It’s such a pity that such a brilliant gentleman wasn’t meant for me.
How could someone like Fang Geyu deserve to have such an extraordinary Immortal Lord marry into Shifang? Without those restrictive conventions, if I became the fourth young lady of Shifang City, a figure like Immortal Lord Mu might not even consider someone like her, who cannot awaken a talisman spirit, a match."
The maid whispered said, "Why torment yourself, miss? That kid was seen by everyone coming from the third young lady’s carriage; they must have a close relationship. Immortal Lord Mu is also a clever man, surely aware that the third young lady is a fickle woman.
But the boy from Taixuan Sect is indeed courting insult by his actions. With Immortal Lord Mu as a bright pearl ahead, isn’t he afraid of making a fool of himself by overestimating his capabilities?"
"What is there to be afraid of?" Qin Muqing, upon lifting her eyelids faintly, said, "Opportunities are rare during the Sea God Festival. Barely managing to attach himself to Fang Geyu.
With the personal identity jade pendant in hand, having saved a thousand top-grade spirit roots, why not benefit from it?"
The maid stifled a giggle: "Ultimately, they’re just narrow-minded people lacking insight."
Qin Muqing sneered: "Even stepping back ten thousand steps, suppose he was exceptionally lucky and awakened a talisman spirit.
For outsiders, the quality of awakened talisman spirits is negligible compared to those in Shifang City.
But for these outsider cultivators, awakening a talisman spirit is already a great fortune.
But deluding themselves into thinking that attaching themselves to Fang Geyu could enable them to challenge Immortal Lord Mu, wouldn’t that be utterly laughable?
Could they possibly believe that any random talisman spirit could compare to Immortal Lord Mu’s ancient talisman spirit ’Zouwu’?"
The maid covered her mouth to stifle a laugh: "If the palm is placed on the stone without eliciting any reaction, it truly would be amusing."
Qin Muqing remained indifferent, seemingly disdainfully: "Speaking thus, it only proves that the trash’s judgment was rubbish to begin with..."
Before finishing her sentence, a thunderous crash resounded between heaven and earth, as if a snow mountain had collapsed from afar, causing the surrounding towers and pavilions to sway violently.
In the distant Heavenly Sea, two enormous whirlpools formed like celestial dragons sucking water, forming two giant water pillars connecting heaven and earth.
Under the entire sky, there was an extremely cold frost, as Qin Muqing could barely stand amidst the swaying pavilion, with sand blowing in her eyes.
She struggled to open her eyes, feeling utterly confused, completely unaware of what was happening.
Yet amidst the blurred vision, she saw the figure of the young man below the Scale Stone on the sacrificial platform, like a green bamboo in the wind.
His posture was jade-like, his hair wildly dancing as his garment fluttered, a massive cyan phantom spirit platform soared into the sky, transforming into the shape of a giant Qingluan.
Its wings spread like clouds, covering the sky, as clouds and fog roiled, the Qingluan rose, soaring ninety thousand li upwards.
Amidst the turmoil of the chaotic clouds, a spiritual power spirit intent of a person who should have been insignificant among the dust suddenly grew overwhelmingly powerful and pure, able to directly resonate with the aura between heaven and earth.
