Chapter 382: Factions
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This was a small mountain in the Eastern Region, not far from the Sacred Mountain. It was called Four Waters Mountain, and within its folds stood a pavilion named Four Waters Pavilion.
Su Cheng sat in meditation within the pavilion, with Chu Youwei standing by his side, both waiting quietly for the arrival.
It must be said that although the two Su Chengs looked exactly alike, this genuine Su Cheng seemed to possess a more ethereal and otherworldly aura—a truly divine presence.
"Junior Brother, I've been waiting for quite some time."
"Master Su, it's been a while."
The visitor was none other than Cheng Liang, the leader of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion.
Cheng Liang was no longer the man he once was. With his cultivation at the Fusion Stage, he now held greater influence within the cultivation world.
"My dear junior brother, I hear you've suffered quite a bit at the hands of that impostor?"
"That imposter?" Cheng Liang had assumed this meeting concerned matters of the deadly terrain, but upon hearing that key term, he couldn't help but grow cautious.
Taking some time, Su Cheng recounted in detail how the imposter had impersonated him. Cheng Liang felt a sudden realization dawn upon him. No wonder!
"That fellow seems to have come from the Immortal Realm. His strength is not to be underestimated. To be honest, senior brother, I'm no match for him."
"So that's why he came to me? What makes you think I could be his match?"
Cheng Liang had assumed Su Cheng was seeking information about the imposter, but never imagined the man intended to kill him!
Frankly, Cheng Liang disliked both the Su Cheng before him and that Lingxian Hall master.
Truth be told, if he had the chance to eliminate both, Cheng Liang wouldn't hesitate. After all, they were both major thorns in his side. That imposter had even nearly destroyed his Celestial Path Pavilion!
But now that the black mist was growing ever more rampant, acting now seemed far from ideal.
Still, he wasn't about to stand by and watch Lingxian Hall grow stronger. Better to let those two Su Cheng dogs fight each other to the death. He'd sit back, watch the tigers battle, and reap the benefits!
"You're right. That impostor is utterly brazen, showing no regard for the other immortal sects. My junior brother has suffered greatly at his hands!"
"But with just the two of us, we're still short on firepower to take on that impostor."
Su Cheng smiled. He had never claimed today's guest was only Cheng Liang.
"Wait a little longer. I believe they will come."
Within Lingxian Hall, the imposter clearly didn't have such intricate schemes. As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold—Su Cheng now wielded authority and power, a far cry from his former self!
"Senior Sister, Sister Liu has left."
Li Shiyao clutched half a watermelon, her face beaming with happiness. Summer was meant for treats like this!
It was Li Shiyao's first time trying this stuff!
This thing was seriously awesome!
Whoever invented it must be a genius! It felt so satisfying in her mouth!
The watermelon was brought by Xiao Ai. Every time Xiao Ai and He Guang visited, they'd bring Li Shiyao something delicious or fun!
Ye Qinghan glanced sideways toward the Main Hall. At some point, a large sand table had been brought inside the Main Hall, and Xiao Ai hadn't taken it with her when she left.
"Hmm, I actually thought Master's wife would stay a bit longer."
Lately, everyone seemed to have gotten busier.
Ever since the new disciples joined, Yu Lan had been swamped with work. She’d voiced her discontent about it—after all, she barely had time to spar with Su Cheng anymore!
Within mere days of assuming her position, Yu Lan had repeatedly suggested finding the Second Elder to share the workload!
But Su Cheng kept saying he was observing to see if a suitable candidate appeared, delaying it again and again!
Upon seeing Su Cheng return, Miaomiao also set off for the Northern Realm to find the Remnant Dream Flower.
Li Shiyao spent her days eating, cultivating, and occasionally seeking affection from her Master and Senior Sister.
Ye Qinghan spent her days either beating up Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue or fetching tea and water for her master. Lately, she'd put cultivation on hold.
Ye Qinghan gradually turned her attention to Master's wife and the others from the Immortal Realm. She felt she needed to understand matters of the Immortal Realm too, so she could better assist Master like Master's wife did—making Master unable to do without her.
Whenever Yu Lan described the look in Xiao Ai's eyes when she gazed at the Master, Ye Qinghan felt an overwhelming sense of longing. She could imagine the profound sense of security the Master's wife radiated.
Master and Mistress together—wouldn't that be a powerhouse pairing?
She wasn't shipping a couple; she simply wanted to become the Master's wife herself.
The path to becoming Master's wife was long and arduous. Ye Qinghan knew she likely had a long journey ahead.
But she wasn't in a hurry. As for that so-called Zhen Su City out there?
Hmph~
When the Master's wife and the Master join forces, even this world might not withstand the wrath of two Immortal Lords. How dare a mere mortal oppose them?
How utterly delusional~
Is this a power you can even look upon? That Chu Youwei is also a fool whose true nature remains hidden. She rejected the Master and chose that contestant who couldn't even finish two dishes…
"Shiyao, wanna go play with Sister Liu with Senior Sister?"
"Yes, yes! Little Sister Liu said there are so many delicious treats at her house!"
"Jue'er, wanna come?"
"Yes, yes!"
Dongfang Jue mimicked Li Shiyu's mannerisms, bouncing over excitedly~
"But… do you know where Sister Liu lives?"
Dongfang Jue pondered. Logically, the Immortal Lord's residence should be in the Immortal Realm, right? They were merely at the Golden Core cultivation level now—how could they possibly find Senior Sister?
"Hehe, Senior Sister has her ways~"
Dongfang Jue was startled, wondering if Senior Sister had somehow obtained the Immortal Sovereign's contact information?
"Wow! Senior Sister is so amazing!"
"Of course! Senior Sister is just that amazing!"
The two sycophants crowded around Ye Qinghan, kneading her shoulders and massaging her legs—truly the faces of treacherous ministers.
Ye Qinghan thought to herself, Li Shiyao had grown accustomed to this, but the Prince of Zhenbei hadn't even inherited the throne yet—he'd already become a treacherous minister!
"Look at this!"
Ye Qinghan pulled a square box from her jade pendant. Pressing lightly on the red circular indentation at its center, the black box instantly unfolded like armor assembling itself, startling Li Shiyao!
"Whoa! Senior Sister, what is this?"
"The master's wife said this is a magical artifact for communicating with the mansion. I forgot what it's called, but it's incredibly powerful! You even have to recite a spell!"
Dongfang Jue and Li Shiyao exchanged glances. How cool is that?!
"Senior Sister! What's the incantation? Can Shiyu try it?"
"Jue'er wants to try too!"
Ye Qinghan picked it up too, thinking to himself: Can you just try this casually?
"Next time you come, but for now, just watch Senior Sister demonstrate!"
The stunning fox demon beauty solemnly raised the open black square box to her lips and whispered softly…
"Potato, pepper, sweet potato, potato, pepper, sweet potato~"
"Um, Miss, you've got it upside down…"
"Hey hey hey, Shiyu, look! It's talking! It's talking!"
"Wow! It really is! Senior Sister, you're amazing!"
"Senior Sister, it says you're holding it upside down. Try flipping the box over?"
Ye Qinghan slowly flipped the box over. In truth, at this moment, the box had already transformed into something resembling a compass.
A woman's bust appeared before her eyes, like a holographic projection!
"Wow! It's a beautiful lady!"
"Miss, you may call me Flower Dog, your personal operator. Would you like to connect with Lord Gu Ai or Lord Amber?"
Ye Qinghan was dumbfounded. She had no idea what an operator was!
But the word "personal" sounded incredibly impressive!
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