Senior Sisters, I Don’t Want To Work Hard Anymore

Chapter 30: Refusal

The weight of the chips that Long Xin took out was indeed very heavy, extremely heavy.

The value of the Profound Clear Heavenly Pill goes without saying, it completely washes the marrow and optimizes the aptitude and root bone, replenishes the Dao Foundation's lifespan... the benefits are too numerous to mention.

And that ancient Spiritual Treasure-level divine sword can be regarded as a heavyweight item that can be used as a symbol of a major sect. Even the core elders in the super sects cannot ignore such great benefits.

"How about it?"

Looking at Qin Muling who was lost in thought, Long Xin smiled gracefully and said, "Junior Brother Qin, you are already a genius with great talent and good fortune. With this precious Heavenly Pill, your destiny and fortune will definitely reach a higher level, making you an unparalleled genius in the entire Extreme Void Starry Sky!"

At this point, there was a hint of unusual emotion in her tone. "Of course, if you have any other requests, feel free to speak up. Elder Leyi will not let you down."

Long Xin was already envisioning her victory. This was something that most disciples and followers would never see in their lifetime, a heaven-defying encounter that completely changed their destiny. No one could refuse such a bargaining chip.

Although she was just a messenger, as long as she accomplished this task, she would also receive generous rewards and her status and influence among the core disciples would rise to a higher level.

Hmm, in fact, her appearance is not inferior to Xue Bingxuan's. If this junior brother could become interested in her, it would be even more ideal. Although she couldn't become his official Dao companion, being a concubine would also be good.

However, she did not see any hint of interest in Qin Muling's eyes. It seemed that this junior brother had no idea what the treasures in front of him meant.

"I understand Elder Leyi's goodwill, but I have no intention of changing sects, no matter how generous her conditions are."

Qin Muling slowly and firmly pushed the two precious treasures back, speaking in a gentle and calm tone.

"Supreme Master has shown me extraordinary kindness. No matter how great the benefits are, I have no reason to abandon her. So, I can only apologize for Elder Leyi's deep affection."

"..."

Long Xin suddenly widened her eyes, staring at Qin Muling in disbelief for a while, doubting whether she had misheard.

This was not just a small benefit, but an opportunity that could change the destiny of a core disciple and greatly enhance their path to becoming a Daoist. Yet, he casually refused it like this? Did he even know what he was saying?

"Junior Brother Qin, you should think it through!"

Long Xin's gaze gradually turned cold. "Your actions not only reject the opportunity that others dream of to achieve immortality, but also completely offend Elder Leyi! Are you... sure about this?"

"I am sure."

Qin Muling did not hesitate. "For others, these benefits are indeed precious and rare, but I am not interested. There is no need for you to waste any more words. Please leave!"

Long Xin's cold gaze stared at him, her tone filled with a hint of threat. "No matter how much of a genius you are, you have yet to grow up. If something bad happens, even the Supreme Master may not be able to protect you!"

Qin Muling smiled. "You really dare to say that. However, my luck has always been good, so maybe it won't be so easy for something to happen. You don't need to worry about it. Besides, I'm not sure if this is really what Elder Leyi meant! It doesn't feel like something a senior figure at the level of an old ancestor would say."

Lóng Xīn fell silent for a while, eventually sighing, "Qín Shīdì, take care."

Qín Mùlíng's refusal to be swayed by Elder Lè Yí meant that she herself had lost the opportunity, and there would be no second chance to change her fate in the future.

Watching Lóng Xīn silently pack up and leave, Qín Mùlíng's expression became serious as she pondered for a while without saying a word. According to the information she had received, Elder Lè Yí of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's Grotto-Heaven Secret Realm had not appeared for a long time, so it was hard to say whether she had really passed on the message from Lóng Xīn to her.

If the matter was true, someone like Elder Lè Yí could indeed disregard the authority of the sect leader at certain times. If the other party was determined to kill her regardless of the overall situation of the sect, it was likely that even Mù Yīnghuá would not be able to stop it.

This was the authority and position of the Supreme Elders. In fact, in any major sect or power, there were quite a few Supreme Elders who had retired from the position of sect leader. Therefore, many times, the current sect leader was just a dispensable junior in front of them, unless the sect leader's cultivation was strong enough to compete with those old immortals and ensure their rightful authority.

While she understood this, Qín Mùlíng didn't feel any regret. There were also many Supreme Elders behind Mù Yīnghuá, so this matter could still be settled. Of course, it couldn't be ruled out that the whole incident was just a misunderstanding.

In the next half day, Qín Mùlíng's courtyard welcomed many visitors, mainly messengers from certain powerful figures within the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. There were no envoys from other super sects for the time being.

Of course, this was only a temporary situation. As Qín Mùlíng began to make a name for herself in the future, her existence would inevitably attract the attention of more and more super powers, and it would be natural for something to happen next.

Using various shady means to eliminate the talented newcomers from other sects in advance, so as not to threaten their own interests after they grow up, this was something that all the top-level figures of the Extreme Void Starry Sky powers were secretly doing.

The next day, after discussing with her senior sisters, Qín Mùlíng compiled and summarized the information about all the visitors, and then informed their master Mù Yīnghuá through a secret method. The subsequent matters would be a high-level game, which Qín Mùlíng didn't need to worry about for the time being. She just needed to focus on her own affairs.

In the next half month, during the day, Qín Mùlíng wandered around the city, shopping in the market, tasting various delicacies and wines in the grand restaurant, accompanied by a large group of guards, enjoying a splendid and luxurious life like a young master of a prestigious family.

At night, it was time for her senior sisters to guide her in cultivation. Xue Bingxuan, Qi Yalan, and Luo Wanqing took turns to teach her until dawn.

As for the rumors spread by some people outside, Xue Bingxuan and the other three women didn't care at all. Compared to their own reputation and integrity, the opportunity to gain enlightenment and inspiration from their junior brother was obviously more important. It was an irreplaceable stroke of luck!

After a few more days, the second batch of reinforcements from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace arrived.

The scale of this reinforcement was not inferior to the forces brought by Xue Bingxuan, but they mostly belonged to other factions.

"Let's make a bet. This group of forces has come to seize power and establish dominance. Their ultimate goal is to turn Senior Sister Luo's position as the city lord into their own territory."

Sitting in an exceptionally tall and luxurious restaurant dozens of miles away from the landing site, Qín Mùlíng slowly sipped her spirit wine and said to Qi Yalan beside her.

"Dream on. If they didn't die when those monsters besieged the city, they should be grateful!"

Qi Yalan sneered. She had no good feelings towards these so-called fellow disciples. Although the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had declined for many years, due to various reasons, internal factional struggles still existed, and it was impossible to completely eliminate them.

Where there are people, there is a world of martial arts. This is true for any power organization, regardless of the period. Especially for some behemoths, the more they decline, the fiercer the internal struggles become.

Qín Mùlíng just smiled and didn't say anything. Her keen divine sense quietly spread out, capturing every movement within a few miles.

Across the street, in a luxurious mansion, an energetic old man was quarreling with his daughter-in-law, seemingly scolding her for eating chili peppers again last night. As he scolded, he hit her, and the sound of slaps mixed with pleading cries.

Qín Mùlíng couldn't help but frown and shifted her attention. As a result, a scene happening in an inconspicuous small house instantly caught her interest.

(End of this chapter)