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

Chapter 46: Domineering Patronage

In the distant depths of the Extreme Void Starry Sky, within the Tapir Spirit Star Domain.

In this vast Star Domain, over half of the territory belongs to the Tapir Spirit Immortal Dynasty, which is one of the vassal forces of the Jade Drop Divine Temple.

As an ancient and prestigious super lineage in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, the Jade Drop Divine Temple naturally has numerous vassal forces under its protection. These include various sects, prestigious families, cities, tribes, and even Immortal Dynasty vassal states.

Every year, these forces offer a massive amount of cultivation resources and a large number of children suitable for cultivation to the Jade Drop Divine Temple in exchange for its protection.

Of course, the status of these vassal forces is divided into different levels. The top-tier ones are the large lineage sects and the secular powers with the title of Immortal Dynasty.

An Immortal Dynasty not only controls a vast territory but also has an astonishing number of subjects and citizens. The current royal family and important officials all possess a certain level of cultivation. Although they cannot compare to the high-ranking elders of the Jade Drop Divine Temple, they are much stronger than those purely mortal dynasties.

There are over a hundred Immortal Dynasties, all of which have been highly valued by the Jade Drop Divine Temple. The Tapir Spirit Immortal Dynasty is only ranked in the middle.

The capital of the Immortal Dynasty is a vast expanse of void land spanning over a million miles. It has been carefully developed by the high-ranking members of the Immortal Dynasty for tens of thousands of years. The scenery is beautiful, the spiritual energy is abundant, and the countless surrounding void lands are all part of the Immortal Dynasty's territory, producing various rare cultivation resources.

The emperor of the Immortal Dynasty is a direct descendant of the Supreme Elder Li Qingtian. Although there are hundreds of generations between them, the family holds great respect for this ancestral figure and offers abundant resources to him every year.

After all, without the care of this ancestor, it would be difficult for the Li family to maintain their legitimate rule over this vast Immortal Dynasty, let alone guarantee their wealth and prosperity. In the long history, if a prominent figure were to fall and no outstanding successor from the family stepped forward, the fate of the entire family would be extremely miserable. All the power and benefits they once had would be divided and plundered by other factions.

In a corner of the imperial city's private garden, a large area of palace buildings and gardens has been set aside.

Li Qingtian is not accustomed to staying in seclusion within the Grotto-Heaven secret realm of the Jade Drop Divine Temple. Instead, he enjoys going out to travel and explore. Therefore, within the capital of the Immortal Dynasty, he has his own private residence and courtyard, where he can occasionally stay for a period of time.

The garden is heavily guarded by elite guards. Except for the emperor of the Immortal Dynasty, who can visit irregularly, no one else is allowed to approach in order to avoid disturbing the ancestor's tranquility.

In the depths of the garden, inside an exquisite and elegant small building, hundreds of young girls enter one by one, each holding a jade tray. The trays are filled with various rare delicacies, fine wines, and snacks.

Behind a large table made of exquisite jade and embedded with countless pearls and gemstones, sat a tall man in a white robe. His facial features were refined and gentle, giving him the appearance of a humble scholar rather than a powerful cultivator. This man was Li Qingtian, the Elder of the Jade Drop Divine Temple and a renowned figure in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. He sat with his eyes narrowed, enjoying the delicious feast in front of him. The beautiful girls attending to him were carefully selected by the Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty, each possessing bright eyes and a captivating beauty.

Sitting at a smaller table nearby was a short, chubby old man. He appeared respectful and somewhat restrained, dressed in a luxurious purple robe with a jade belt. Despite his outward appearance, he seemed older than his own ancestors. This was Li Shixun, the current Emperor of the Tapir Spirit Immortal Dynasty and a descendant of Li Qingtian.

"...Things have been settled," Li Qingtian said with a smile to Li Shixun. "The Palace of Calamitous Fate has agreed. We just need to deliver the suitable 'materials' and we can proceed with the ritual. Within three months at most, your precious daughter will undergo a transformation and possess an unparalleled aptitude for cultivation. Moreover, she will perfectly match the inheritance of the Bright Moon Sword Sect. At that time, I will personally speak to the Sect Master of the Bright Moon Sword Sect, and we will surely be able to secure this marriage alliance."

Overjoyed, Li Shixun quickly stood up and respectfully said, "Thank you, Elder, for your arrangements. I will follow your instructions."

Li Shixun naturally knew what the suitable 'materials' referred to, but this matter was something that should not be mentioned in public. As long as his precious daughter could marry into the Bright Moon Sword Sect and establish a relationship with this super sect, they would gain countless benefits.

As for the sacrificed talented female disciple and the anger of the higher-ups in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, Li Shixun didn't care. With his ancestor supporting him, was there any need to fear a declining power that had long lost its influence?

Taking a sip of the spiritual wine, Li Qingtian pondered and said, "Your Immortal Dynasty's strength is still lacking. Your position among the affiliated forces of the sect is not high enough. However, in the future, with the support of the Bright Moon Sword Sect, it is only natural to expand your territory. At that time, you will have control over the entire Tapir Spirit Star Domain, and the Immortal Dynasty's strength will rise to the top thirty. As the Elder, I will also gain some prestige."

Li Shixun happily said, "That would be wonderful. It is all thanks to your wisdom and foresight, Elder, that we have achieved what we have today."

Although the Tapir Spirit Immortal Dynasty was the largest power in this Star Domain, it only occupied a little over half of the territory. The remaining small and medium-sized forces sought alliances and the favor of other important figures in the Jade Drop Divine Temple. As a result, Li Shixun's plan to unify the entire Star Domain was hindered by internal opposition. However, once they gained the support of the Bright Moon Sword Sect, the influence of Li Qingtian's faction would undoubtedly increase. When the Tapir Spirit Immortal Dynasty implemented its unification strategy in the future, the resistance from those important figures would be greatly reduced.

At that moment, a cultivator with a solemn expression hurriedly entered and presented a jade token to Li Qingtian after bowing. Li Qingtian raised an eyebrow, took the jade token, and sensed it for a moment. His expression became subtly different, and he remained silent for a while.

"Elder?"

Li Shixun sensed from Li Qingtian's expression that it probably wasn't good news. He cautiously called out.

Li Qingtian silently waved his hand, and the palace maids who were waiting around all bowed and exited, closing the doors behind them, leaving only Li Shixun to accompany him.

"We failed in our mission," Li Qingtian said in a calm tone. "The bodyguard by that girl's side was quite capable. None of the four people responsible for the plan were able to return. Even the ancestral soul lamp in the clan's ancestral hall has been extinguished. Hmph! What a Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace!"

Li Shixun's face immediately changed. Those four powerful individuals were trusted confidants who had followed Li Qingtian for many years. They were also important members of the Li family. How could they have died so completely?

With their formidable cultivation, even if they encountered a calamity and unfortunately perished, as long as there was a trace of their souls remaining, they could find a way to revive themselves, possess another body, and continue cultivating. It would only require a bit more rare resources. But now, it seemed impossible.

"Ancestor, what should we do now? Are we going to give up on the plan?" Li Shixun asked softly.

Li Qingtian glanced at him and said in a low voice, "With such an important arrangement and such a large investment, how can we give up just because of one failure? Time is pressing. Do we still have a chance to find a second 'material' that is more suitable?"

"In that case..."

"I will send more capable people and take action again. We must handle this matter properly, and the operation must be swift," Li Qingtian said without any doubt.

Li Shixun breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, Ancestor, I understand!"

Li Qingtian's gaze turned cold. "Hmph! The Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace is nothing more than a fallen force. What's wrong with 'borrowing' a disciple from their family? Let's see how long they can protect that girl."

...

In Linzhou, at the City Lord's Mansion.

Qin Muling returned once again with a full load. As usual, she announced that she would be going into seclusion to digest the gains from this training.

This time, she didn't need to use her senior sister's connections to jump the queue because the battle against the underground demons had already begun a few days ago. Most of the experts in the city had been deployed elsewhere, with Xue Bingxuan and Luo Wanqing commanding. No one was competing with Qin Muling for the use of the cultivation room.

Qi Yalan was also very happy. With the two of them away on a mission, she could enjoy the Spiritual Light of Enlightenment from her junior martial brother all by herself. It felt incredibly satisfying.

Such opportunities were meant to be shared among her senior sisters. They absolutely couldn't let outsiders know, let alone let them take advantage of her junior martial brother.

Those fox-like girls were not to be underestimated. Each one was more cunning and shameless than the other. They would say they were just taking advantage, but in the end, they would end up taking advantage of him. Qi Yalan couldn't tolerate that.

In the cultivation room, Qin Muling opened her spatial bracelet and poured out the mountains of spiritual herbs and precious materials she had obtained from the bodies of the demons, forming a thick layer on the floor.

With the help of her third senior sister all the way, Qin Muling's gains from a single trip were at least twenty times more than those of her junior martial sisters at the same level. It made others envy and resent her.

"Well, these resources aren't very suitable for me to use. I can turn them in to the sect for contributions or sell them to the city's merchants in exchange for spirit stones and pills," Qin Muling said to Qi Yalan after inspecting all the gains in her spatial Law Weapon.

Qi Yalan shook her head and said with an unquestionable tone, "Keep them all. I'll take them later and exchange them for cultivation resources that you can use. Right now, your top priority is to improve your cultivation as quickly as possible. Don't think about anything else."

"But..."

"There's no 'but.' The sect doesn't need your meager possessions right now. Whether it's contributions or spirit stone resources, we have plenty here. It's enough for you to spend," Qi Yalan said firmly.

"Alright, alright," Qin Muling sighed. Her senior sisters had made up their minds to take care of her.

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