CHAPTER 30
Help Sister Qinghan!
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The moment Ye Qinghan heard this, her temper flared instantly!
She kicked him right away!
"Are you blind? My master is right here! Do you want to make me look like an unfilial daughter?"
Xu Zhanfeng's fear seeped out from his very bones!
"No, no, no, no! I wouldn't dare!"
"Your Excellency! I am Xu Zhanfeng! I am an old acquaintance of that scoundrel Pei Yunxiao. We had originally agreed to cultivate together and attain the Dao, but that bastard ambushed me and trapped me in this secret realm!"
"Fortunately, this humble servant was rescued by the Lady, allowing me to see the light again!"
"I had not recognized Your Excellency's noble presence earlier and spoke out of turn. I beg for Your Excellency's mercy!"
Xu Zhanfeng didn't even know if he still had what it took down there, but he felt like he was about to piss himself from fear…
Ye Xianzi alone was terrifying enough. As a mere Fusion Realm cultivator, he felt utterly insignificant before her. Facing her master, he feared he wouldn't even amount to a fart!
"It matters not. Qinghan, handle this as you see fit."
"Qinghan wishes to spare him, but Lingfrost Hall has no room to keep him. Besides, he looks like he'd eat a lot."
"Then release him. If Qinghan is pleased, so be it."
With her master's consent, Ye Qinghan turned her head and shot Xu Zhanfeng a vicious glare.
Xu Zhanfeng wasn't entirely without tact. He promptly kowtowed in gratitude!
"Thank you, Your Excellency! Thank you, Lady!"
Thud! Thud! Thud! That head seemed to belong to Xu Zhanfeng—he slammed it mercilessly onto the ground!
Ye Qinghan watched for a moment before growing annoyed and dismissing Xu Zhanfeng.
This scene utterly bewildered the assembled elders. What on earth was this?
A cultivator at the Fusion Stage bowing and kowtowing to a master-disciple pair who, combined, hadn't even reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage?
Xu Zhanfeng's Core Formation cultivation was beyond doubt, and his identity was well-documented. If one wished, they could even trace which sect he belonged to a thousand years ago.
Meanwhile, Shi Yao secretly sought out Shi Mingyi, pulling him into the nearby woods as if conducting a clandestine rendezvous, their movements furtive and secretive.
"Shi Yao, what's all this secrecy about?"
Though Shi Mingyi wore a look of disdain, Shi Yao was like his own child—the sole Holy Maiden of the Sacred Mountain.
Though everyone resented it, thinking it absurd to have a fool serve as Holy Maiden, she wasn't chosen by Holy Mountain—she was chosen by Heaven!
Even if they resented it, they had to endure. Li Shiyu might be a fool, but she was the indisputable Holy Maiden!
She was nothing but pampered!
"Elder Shi, actually, the Immortal-tier cultivation technique is with Shiyu."
Shi Yao's expression and movements were as if she were reaching into her bag for a steamed bun. She pulled out the Immortal-tier cultivation technique from her bag…
Elder Shi seemed to turn to stone at that moment, not moving a muscle for over a full minute…
"How did you obtain it?"
"Sister Qinghan didn't want it, so she gave it to Shiyu."
"Huh?" Shi Mingyi was stunned! That's it?
"It's true, Elder Shi. Sister Qinghan gave it to me. When she left, she also gave Shiyu some rare treasures and told her not to tell anyone."
Shi Yao looked utterly innocent, as if describing a playmate she'd been with earlier in the courtyard. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation for their next playdate!
"She's right, but why would she give you something so precious?"
"Because Sister is very kind to Shiyu!"
Shi Mingyi froze. You two only met for the first time before entering the secret realm—and she's been kind to you?
But this immortal-tier cultivation technique… it really is incredibly kind to you…
Shi Mingyi couldn't fathom girls' emotions, but existence implies reason. He didn't understand it, but he could accept it!
"So why didn't you secretly take it back to cultivate? Why tell me now?"
Shi Yao tucked the immortal-tier cultivation technique into her backpack before whispering softly.
"I want Elder Shi to help Sister Qinghan."
"Help her? Did you make a deal with her?"
Shi Mingyi couldn't imagine anyone giving away a divine-tier cultivation technique for nothing. After all, if one followed the steps diligently, this technique would inevitably lead to immortality!
What could Shi Yao possibly have traded with Ye Qinghan for something so precious?
"It wasn't a trade. Sister Qinghan has been very kind to me, even giving me such a precious cultivation technique. I just want to help her."
"You mean Ye Qinghan asked for nothing in return? She simply gifted you this cultivation technique? And you're offering to help her voluntarily?"
Seeing Elder Shi finally grasp the meaning, Shi Yao nodded frantically, thinking he was incredibly slow!
She had explained it so clearly—was this really so hard to grasp?
"How do you want me to help her?"
"Shiyao doesn't know, but please, Elder Shi! You're the kindest to Shiyao! Please, okay?"
Li Shiyu wasn't a child. Her figure and face, even compared to Ye Qinghan's, could only be described as having their own distinct charm—it wasn't a matter of who was prettier.
With her naturally alluring, mature beauty, when she acted coy like this, it created an inexplicable contrast—a charm men simply couldn't resist.
"I understand. But Shiyu, remember—before we return to the Sacred Mountain, this matter must not be revealed to anyone else!"
"Okay, Sister Qinghan already warned me. I'll remember!"
Shi Mingyi then departed. The elders murmured among themselves about Xu Zhanfeng's presence.
Shi Mingyi studied Ye Qinghan with keen interest, still unable to fathom why she had relinquished the Immortal-tier cultivation technique to Shiyu instead of keeping it for herself.
Shi Yao asking for his help was understandable. She was straightforward; once someone did her a favor, she regarded them as a great benefactor.
And to top it off, he'd given her a celestial-tier cultivation technique. In Shi Yao's eyes, Ye Qinghan must have been the most generous person in the world!
But why did Ye Qinghan do this?
What matter required my assistance? That woman could even tame Xu Zhanfeng—why would she need my help?
Could it be true, as the rumors claimed, that she had no desire to submit to Su Cheng?
But that seemed the only plausible explanation. Could she even help with that?
He'd see how things unfolded. Though he'd promised Shiyu his aid, he must maintain proper boundaries from the Holy Mountain's perspective.
Over at Su Cheng's side, Su Cheng had also begun to uphold justice.
"Qinghan, I hear these cultivators say you seized their heavenly treasures. Is this true?"
Su Cheng showed no sign of anger whatsoever, nor did he seem particularly concerned.
"Qinghan dares not conceal the truth from you, Master. It is indeed so."
Ye Qinghan glared at the group of cultivators, the murderous intent in her beautiful eyes nearly spilling off the screen!
In an instant, Ye Qinghan's overwhelming aura spread out, even reaching Su Cheng!
Terrified, the group of cultivators stumbled back several steps. Some took off running outright, while others wet themselves right where they stood…
"Qinghan, you're allowed to rob travelers, but you can't stand up for yourself when they complain? Kneel first and listen to your master explain."
Even though Ye Qinghan acted lawless within the secret realm, kneeling before his master was only proper—it wasn't shameful.
"You lot, don't leave just yet. Once I've dealt with my Qinghan, I'll certainly see justice done for you."
Su Cheng smiled warmly, appearing utterly sincere—like a righteous and kind-hearted soul!
The utterly depraved Ye Qinghan now knelt at Su Cheng's feet, having submitted to justice. It seemed a perfectly happy ending for all.
Su Cheng's face was radiant, showing not a trace of anger. He merely murmured softly.
"Qinghan, do you know you've done wrong?"
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