CHAPTER 11
The Su Family Daughter-in-Law's Financial Authority
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Su Cheng looked at Ye Qinghan's hands stuffed with several large bags—fruits, vegetables, chicken, duck, fish, meat, everything imaginable, even a watermelon!
"No, Master."
"Um, did they force you to buy?"
"No, they wouldn't take my money. They said things like how hard my life must be. I didn't understand, but I couldn't refuse…"
【Being beautiful gets you this kind of treatment? How enviable!】
"Here's the remaining money. Qinghan placed it on your desk."
Ye Qinghan placed the nearly untouched money on the desk, looking extremely cautious.
"Take it. From now on, you'll be in charge of Lingfrost Hall's expenses."
【A money-saving genius like Qinghan is rare indeed. A day's worth of food expenses in her hands could easily last a month!】
"But how can that be? This all belongs to Master…"
Ye Qinghan froze. She knew how much her Master loved money!
Though his entire fortune amounted to little more than a dozen taels of silver, it wasn't about the quantity!
That he would willingly entrust her with the financial reins of Lingxian Hall? It showed just how deeply he trusted her!
"There's a black box on the table in my room. Take everything inside it too. Lingxian Hall is now yours."
Ye Qinghan admitted it—fox demons did have a fondness for treasures and such. Her initial interest in her master had stemmed from coveting his magical artifacts.
But Ye Qinghan hoped to earn these things through his own wit and ingenuity!
Not have them handed over on a whim whenever the Master felt generous!
That would leave her with no sense of accomplishment whatsoever!
In the fox demon's script, shouldn't the other party be completely outmaneuvered by her, ending up ruined and destitute, with all their treasures seized by her?
"Qinghan dares not…" Ye Qinghan was about to refuse, but after a moment's thought, she recalled the old woman's words…
Then she recalled Uncle Wang's mention of the Su family's daughter-in-law…
【Qinghan, must I kneel and beg you? You are the most deserving recipient of funds in Lingxian Hall! Without exception!】
"There's no question of daring or not. Since your master has spoken, you must act without hesitation."
"Qinghan will try…"
Ye Qinghan bowed respectfully. She'd never imagined she could squeeze money from her money-grubbing master, but since it was for the Su family's daughter-in-law…
she'd reluctantly give it a shot…
"One more thing."
Ye Qinghan already knew what it was, but she waited quietly for Su Cheng to speak.
"Master, command me as you will. Qinghan will do anything."
Su Cheng tilted his head, his usual expression betraying a hint of murderous intent only Ye Qinghan could detect.
"Tonight, go and destroy the Pingyun Sect for me."
"This disciple shall not fail in this mission!"
Su Cheng froze. Huh? Was this right?
[Is this guy not even surprised? Has my persona completely collapsed in her eyes? All that time I spent meticulously crafting this useless loser image—gone just like that?]
Ye Qinghan thought to herself, I already knew last night. I'm long past being surprised…
"Your disciple even knows your entire plan inside out!"
"You're not surprised?"
"Seeing your expression last night, I knew something like this would happen and was already prepared."
Ye Qinghan looked utterly serious, as if recounting a factual account.
【My expression? What expression did I have last night?】
【Now that I think about it, my usually clingy First Disciple was unusually quiet on the way back last night…】
"You are my only direct disciple. If anyone dares harm you, I will never let them off!"
Su Cheng brushed his sleeves lightly, his eyes flashing with an unusual coldness—a genuine arrogance and disdain that seemed to look down on the world!
But Ye Qinghan didn't think much of it. Expecting a fox demon to adhere to human standards of good and evil? That was asking too much of a fox, wasn't it?
In fact, Ye Qinghan found it rather splendid—this was precisely the kind of master she had always desired!
"From now on, Qinghan, you needn't kowtow to anyone. I'll handle everything. You needn't fear any consequences."
【Even if you cannot kill Cheng Liang, I will ensure your safety!】
【Even the Human Emperor and Immortal Emperor hold no sway over me! Dare to bully my disciple, and I'll trade my life for yours!】
It must be said that after comprehending the Frostblade Sword Art, Su Cheng had indeed become reckless. Yet that sword truly had the capital for such recklessness.
Ye Qinghan understood this was her master's profound affection for her. She would never betray this hard-won bond.
"This disciple remembers well."
Since arriving at Lingxian Hall and meeting her master, Ye Qinghan felt her tears had become cheap.
But this time, she didn't wipe away tears like a little girl. Instead, she offered her master a calm, open smile.
This was the master she had always desired. Just those five simple words—"Everything is upon your master"—were Ye Qinghan's greatest source of peace.
With her Master by her side, she had nothing to fear. With her Master backing her, what did it matter if the other party had a background as vast as the heavens? She had her Master!
Su Cheng then handed Ye Qinghan a handful of magical treasures, explaining each one in detail.
Thirty-seven offensive artifacts, each boasting an endless array of techniques. If unleashed together, the gruesome demise of Pingyun Sect would surpass Ye Qinghan's wildest imagination…
There were twenty defensive artifacts, categorized into nine distinct types: mental defense, barrier defense, passive counterattack, passive trigger-activated defense, and six spatial-level defense measures!
For the Pingyun Sect's protective formation, Su Cheng provided Ye Qinghan with three distinct strategies, each equipped with backup plans and contingency measures.
For the possibility of a terrifying threat capable of withstanding the Frostblade Array, Su Cheng prepared a special artifact for Ye Qinghan—one capable of suppressing even immortals. This artifact belonged to the passive trigger type.
For the possibility of enemy detection, Su Cheng prepared the aura-concealing artifact [Wings of the Crimson Flame Dragon], a cloak.
For the possibility of reinforcements arriving, Su Cheng prepared spatial-level strike capabilities to completely sever Pingyun Sect's connection to the outside world.
"Beyond that, I've also set up a teleportation array in the courtyard for you. Should any unexpected trouble arise, don't linger in battle—withdraw immediately and lie low. I'll handle everything else."
Though Ye Qinghan understood Su Cheng's plan, the sheer volume of treasures—so many they couldn't even fit on a single table—left her jaw dropping…
"Is there anything else you require? Or do you find any aspect unsuitable?"
The two exchanged glances. Seeing Ye Qinghan's dazed expression, Su Cheng prompted her.
Ye Qinghan…
"Master, how about… Qinghan helps you conquer the world while we're at it?"
With this firepower setup, even Ping'an County couldn't withstand it!
Ye Qinghan was speechless. His master had even prepared the [Annihilation of the Six Paths] to prevent enemies from reincarnating, lest they resurrect and strike back?
Are you kidding? This firepower would obliterate them on contact! A single touch would reduce them to ashes! Resurrection?
Ye Qinghan felt his master lacked a clear grasp of the enemy's strength.
"Master, isn't this level of firepower a bit…"
Su Cheng frowned in deep thought…
[Qinghan's expression—could it be that I underestimated them? Is this level of equipment still insufficient?]
With that thought, Su Cheng turned his body sideways, beginning to ponder countermeasures. Had he overlooked something…?
Ye Qinghan heard this and thought: Great! Total nonsense! Master simply couldn't comprehend how weak Pingyun Sect truly was!
"Master, Qinghan was wondering—does a small sect like Pingyun really need this many magical treasures?"
【Hmph? That's not right at all! Qinghan!】
"Qinghan, this is your first mission to wipe out an entire clan. Caution is paramount—never grow complacent or underestimate your foe!"
Recalling how the master had earlier mentioned retreating immediately if anything went wrong, avoiding confrontation…
Ye Qinghan thought to himself, Avoid his sharp edge?
Ye Qinghan felt the only caution needed was to spare a survivor and interrogate the mastermind behind this.
Ye Qinghan suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for his master. It seemed the surprise attack had truly shaken him!
He had indeed taken things too far…
This whole situation was probably giving his master a psychological breakdown. Tonight, after he wiped out Pingyun Sect, he'd find a way to treat his master!
After settling everything, Su Cheng headed to the kitchen hall, leaving behind a fox with an adorably dazed expression in the Main Hall.
Pingyun Sect was some distance from Lingxian Hall, but for Ye Qinghan, who could wield a sword, it wasn't far.
The fox couldn't picture the "great battle" Su Cheng mentioned, nor did it feel the slightest worry about the night's impending massacre. It simply decided to go assist its master.
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