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

Chapter 65: Living off others is the way of the king

In the depths of the Extreme Void Starry Sky, within the Palace of Calamitous Fate.

Inside the deep and ancient hall, spiritual mist rose and radiant light shimmered. Dozens of figures sat quietly, a majestic pressure enveloping the space.

On the central platform was a colorful and mysterious bronze lotus throne. The Lord of the Palace of Calamitous Fate sat upon it, emitting an unfathomable aura, their face indistinct.

It is said that this bronze lotus throne is the treasured artifact of the Palace of Calamitous Fate. As long as one sits on it and aligns their mind with it, they can unleash the power of the Heavenly Machine Secret Technique. Under its insight, nothing can escape, whether it be past, present, or future, whether it has happened or not.

Those with discerning eyes know that these are just exaggerated rumors. However, its power is indeed formidable. In the vast and boundless Extreme Void Starry Sky, there are few things that it cannot deduce.

A deep and resonant voice echoed in the hall:

"...It has been nearly a month since the Illusory Mist Secret Realm opened. From what we can see, the most outstanding performance comes from the Jade Pearl Star Palace. They have the largest number of disciples entering, and their cultivation levels are generally good. Therefore, they have gained the most opportunities and rarely suffer losses when in conflict with other sects."

"A few exceptional talents from the Bright Moon Sword Sect unexpectedly died, resulting in significant losses. Their sect master is quite angry and has inquired through special channels if there are any suitable remedies."

"While the disciples of the Jade Drop Divine Temple were searching for resources in the Xiyuan Secret Gorge, they clashed with the internal guards of the Heavenly Witch Divine Dynasty. Thousands of casualties occurred on both sides. It is rumored that the ruler of the divine dynasty is considering whether to initiate a controlled war to show the Jade Drop Divine Temple some color."

"Several elders from the Nine Spirits Clear Origin Gate coincidentally discovered a precious treasure of great fortune in an ancient cave mansion within the secret realm. Due to its difficulty to subdue, they have sought our assistance through special channels, hoping that we can help. The price is negotiable."

...

There were many events that the elders needed to report, so it took several hours before it finally came to an end. Recently, the most important event in the Extreme Void Starry Sky was undoubtedly the opening of the Illusory Mist Secret Realm.

In order to obtain the abundant opportunities within the secret realm, almost all the major sects and countless independent cultivators have focused their attention on this event. They have tried every means to compete for a spot and gain more benefits.

Of course, as the oldest and most mysterious superpower in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, the Palace of Calamitous Fate was not idle. They have already dispatched dozens of elite personnel to the Illusory Mist Secret Realm, secretly delineating a large number of areas for plundering. They also have plans to explore certain untrodden wilderness areas. So far, their progress has been smooth.

After the reports concluded, the high-ranking elders communicated with each other through their gazes and divine thoughts. They privately exchanged opinions on many matters of concern, swiftly reaching hidden agreements on certain interests and establishing or dissolving temporary alliances for certain benefits.

It won't be long before, due to the will of these big shots, the Extreme Void Starry Sky will once again experience a wave of turbulence. Countless small and medium-sized sects will decline and perish, while some unknown forces will suddenly seize opportunities for development and fill certain power vacuums.

The voice of the Lord of the Palace of Calamitous Fate sounded unhurriedly, "Due to the existence of the Celestial Melody Palace, the Jade Pearl Star Palace has gained too many benefits in recent years. The power imbalance compared to the surrounding super sects has become quite apparent."

"This is not good, very bad indeed. We need to take certain measures to balance this power disparity and prevent Jade Pearl Star Palace from becoming too dominant."

On this point, the elders had no objections. From the perspective of the Palace of Calamitous Fate, it was crucial not to let any force in the Extreme Void Starry Sky become too dominant. Therefore, the rapid rise and growth of Jade Pearl Star Palace must be suppressed accordingly.

Elder Yuan Xuan Kong, who was in charge of external affairs, asked, "How has Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace performed in the secret realm?"

Elder Luo Yu Jue, who was in charge of intelligence affairs, shook his head and said, "They have done quite well. The disciples personally trained by the Sect Master, Mu Yinghua, have shown remarkable abilities. They have also killed many disciples and followers of other sects, earning some new positions and resources. Unfortunately, their numbers are too few to influence the overall situation."

The Palace Lord pondered for a moment and said, "Then we must find other ways to counterbalance them. We can discuss this matter later. What is the rank of the auspicious treasure from Nine Spirits Clear Origin Gate?"

"Based on the information they provided, it is preliminarily judged to be close to the level of an Innate Spiritual Treasure," Elder Meng Huo, who was in charge of overall trade affairs, replied.

The Palace Lord smiled and said, "In that case, we cannot offer a low price. Send someone to negotiate with them."

"Actually, I think these kinds of auspicious treasures that enhance one's luck are rare. It would be best if they were all collected by our Palace of Calamitous Fate," one elder suggested.

The Palace Lord shook his head and said, "It is only close to the level of an Innate Spiritual Treasure. Such things are not lacking in our Palace of Calamitous Fate. If we are talking about a truly valuable treasure worth fighting for at any cost, it would be the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed that was nurtured by the blood of ancient saints and is about to take shape, which reappeared in the Genesis Star Palace a few years ago. It is truly the most precious treasure in the star palace!"

"In that rare battle, dozens of powerful beings were severely injured or even perished for it. Originally, our people had the best chance of subduing it, but unfortunately, at the critical moment, it unexpectedly revived from its dormant state and disappeared without a trace," the Palace Lord said.

When this matter was mentioned, the elders present couldn't help but sigh. As the Palace of Calamitous Fate, which was founded on the path of luck, no one understood the value of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed better than these high-level members. If the Palace of Calamitous Fate obtained it, its luck would grow unprecedentedly, and it would not be a fantasy to unify the Extreme Void Starry Sky in several years.

Elder Luo Yu Jue sighed and said, "The Supreme Elders have already joined forces to calculate, but despite the immense loss, they ultimately gained nothing. According to their speculation, that thing has likely already taken shape and is walking in the world in the form of a wise creature. Unless it is willing, no one can obtain its favor."

The Palace Lord said, "Let's not talk about that now. Let's discuss how to suppress Jade Pearl Star Palace. I propose that we mobilize some of our secret forces and make the disciples and followers of those super sects target them more. If they suffer enough losses, they will naturally become more obedient."

"Very well, I second that."

"I second that."

"I second that."

...

On the eastern coast.

In a region near the vast ocean, there is an exceptionally magnificent giant city. Not only does it have a large number of Heavenly Human Race survivors living here, but it also attracts cultivators from all directions. The high popularity has made the commerce here extremely prosperous, bringing countless benefits.

When Qin Muling walked out of the giant inter-domain teleportation array, he was also amazed by the extremely prosperous street scene before him. Colorful streaks of light and various Law Weapons of all sizes flew back and forth in the sky, covering the sun and making it even more exaggerated than the collective migration of sardines in his previous life.

On the spacious and tidy streets, crowds of people could be seen everywhere, like ants. Giant buildings, shining like palaces, were everywhere.

"There's nothing surprising about it. There are even larger cities in the Illusory Mist Secret Realm. You'll know in the future," Qi Yalan, who was beside him, said, holding Qin Muling's arm. "Let's go, let's first get you some better clothes, and then find an inn."

"Okay," Qin Muling agreed and flew with his senior sister on a flying sword to the most prosperous area in the city center. A business called "Harmonious Treasure Pavilion" appeared before their eyes.

After millions of years of operation and at a considerable cost, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace finally had a usable intelligence network in the Illusory Mist Secret Realm. In many cities and settlements, they could find one or two familiar Heavenly Human Race survivors to help when needed. For example, Ling Xi and her daughter, who had been in a cooperative relationship with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace for dozens of generations.

Of course, other super sects were in similar situations. In order to gain as many benefits as possible in the secret realm, they all spared no effort in this regard.

The high-level Heavenly Human Race survivors turned a blind eye to this, as long as it didn't cross the bottom line of principles. For ordinary cooperation and communication, they would generally not interfere.

In this giant city called Longyuan, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace also had familiar Heavenly Human Race informants, and the mastermind behind Harmonious Treasure Pavilion was Shui Yuanjun.

Qin Muling looked around. There were similar large shops on both sides of the street. The guards and maids responsible for welcoming guests on the steps were all beautifully dressed, handsome men and beautiful women, and they all had decent cultivation levels.

Qi Yalan stated their identities and intentions, and soon the two were led into the VIP room.

The maid served exquisite snacks and tea, bowed, and then retreated. After a while, a middle-aged man in a luxurious robe with a friendly face and bright eyes walked in steadily.

"It turns out to be Fairy Qi," Shui Yuanjun smiled warmly, his voice calm and unhurried. "When we last met, you hadn't overcome the tribulation of the heart demon. I didn't expect that in just a few years, you have already become an Immortal Transformation realm powerhouse. The speed of your cultivation progress can be considered top-notch talent in your world, right?"

"It's just luck," Qin Muling replied.

Qi Yalan smiled and didn't intend to continue the topic: "I've made some gains recently and plan to exchange them for some useful resources from you. This little junior brother of mine is here for the first time. What do you have here that would be suitable for him? Bring them out and let's take a look!"

"Hehe, no problem."

Shui Yuanjun chuckled and casually glanced over Qin Muling, but his gaze suddenly froze.

"Qi Fairy, is this young friend really your... junior brother?"

Staring at Qin Muling for a few moments, Shui Yuanjun couldn't help but lower his voice: "Didn't Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace never accept male disciples? Why did they make an exception recently? Could it be...?"

Qi Yalan smiled calmly: "It seems like you can see something. Then I don't need to explain much, right? Besides, this person is my designated Dao companion. You shouldn't have any other ideas."

She wasn't worried at all. After all, Illusory Mist Secret Realm and Extreme Void Starry Sky belonged to two different temporal worlds. These remnants of the Heavenly Human Race would never have the ability to enter Extreme Void Starry Sky in their lifetime, so there was no need to worry about whether they had any extraordinary ambitions.

Shui Yuanjun came back to his senses and nodded slightly: "I was out of line. Please wait a moment, Qi Fairy."

He called over a trusted subordinate and gave a few instructions before the person hurriedly left.

Not long after, the subordinate returned with a group of maidservants with bright eyes and white teeth. Each of them held a large jade tray in their hands, on which there were dazzling and radiant Law Weapons of various styles.

"These are the best goods in our store. In terms of quality, they are not inferior to the top-grade Treasure Weapons in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. Qi Fairy can choose freely. As for the Law Treasure level items, this young friend's cultivation is still low, so he probably won't need them. Let's wait until his cultivation improves in the future," Shui Yuanjun said with a smile.

Qi Yalan nodded in agreement, got up, and looked at all the Law Weapons. She then made a selection for Qin Muling, including a complete set of clothing, boots, hair accessories, and ornaments, as well as more than ten disposable bone talismans with different uses, and several bottles of special elixirs from the remnants of the Heavenly Human Race.

After hearing the price given by Shui Yuanjun, Qin Muling calculated in his mind. If he relied solely on his own efforts, it would probably take him many years of struggle in the Illusory Mist Secret Realm to gather such a set of equipment.

But for Third Senior Sister, this was just the spoils of a trip, considering the huge gap in strength between the two.

Therefore, at this stage, it was best for him to honestly rely on Third Senior Sister's support. This was the fastest way to grow.

Qi Yalan nodded and casually took out three fist-sized, shining dragon balls and placed them on the table, saying lightly, "A few days ago, when I was traveling, I happened to kill a three-headed dragon that had lived for over a hundred thousand years. These dragon balls should be enough to pay for everything, right?"

Shui Yuanjun nodded in satisfaction, "More than enough. I'll have them exchange the excess for crystal jade for you."

(End of this chapter)