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

Chapter 81: Mei Qingfeng

Above the dark starry sky.

A bronze ship covered in golden light slowly sailed by, its body adorned with ancient and mottled patterns. It moved silently, occasionally encountering turbulent spatial currents or being swept by magnetic storms. Sometimes, brilliant rays of light would emerge, followed by floating mountains of various sizes and shapes appearing from within.

However, the bronze ship always seemed to know in advance and avoid all dangers. Its speed was deceptively slow but incredibly fast, leaving behind a large group of floating mountains in the blink of an eye.

"...So many people have died. How many lives must this cursed place devour every time it opens?" A slightly dissatisfied voice sounded from inside the bronze ship.

"Senior brother, there's nothing we can do about it. The Illusory Mist Secret Realm has existed for tens of thousands of years. Despite knowing how dangerous it is, countless cultivators still rush in, one after another. It's because there are too many opportunities and rare resources here that can't be found anywhere else," another voice said.

"Yes, treasures from heaven and earth are enticing. Any cultivator with some ability would consider coming in to take a look. As long as they can gain something, they won't return empty-handed."

"And those cultivators who are about to reach their limits and have no hope of breaking through will try their best to secure a spot and venture in, hoping to test their luck. If they die, it's not a loss. If they can find some life-extending resources, it's a huge gain."

Inside the cabin of the ship, two young cultivators with delicate skin and handsome faces stood by the window, quietly observing the scenes outside. Among the floating mountains, they could occasionally see cultivators fighting desperately for resources, with the radiance of various Law Weapons and Divine Abilities flickering.

On a floating mountain hundreds of miles away, a couple-like male and female cultivators were protecting a young girl, desperately resisting the siege of more than ten Independent Cultivators. In just a few moments, they were chopped into pieces and their bodies dissipated into light.

The Independent Cultivators also suffered casualties, with almost all of them injured. Their blood-red eyes filled with resentment were fixed on the young girl in the middle, like a group of mad wolves.

"Little girl, hand over the thing quickly, or don't blame us for being impolite!" The leader of the group roared fiercely.

Hatred flashed in the girl's eyes. "You bunch of scum killed my parents and now you want to steal the divine medicine? Dream on!"

"Then you can go accompany them!"

The Independent Cultivators didn't waste any more words and immediately attacked. After all, most of the things here couldn't be taken out of the secret realm. Killing people and looting would yield the same result.

A soft light curtain appeared around the girl's neck, temporarily resisting the attacks of the cultivators. However, judging from the rapid dimming of the light curtain, it would collapse after a few breaths, and she would still be unable to avoid being killed.

Seeing the critical situation, the girl no longer hesitated. She took out a foot-tall herb surrounded by radiant light from her spatial bracelet and quickly crushed it before swallowing it.

"You...how dare you..." The leader of the Independent Cultivators was shocked and furious. This divine medicine was an extremely rare treasure that was hard to come by, and yet this little girl had just eaten it? Wasn't everyone's efforts in vain?

A satisfied look appeared in the girl's eyes. "I've already eaten it. Even if you kill me, you won't get anything!"

"Damn it! Damn it!"

The infuriated Independent Cultivators cursed as they rushed forward: "Catch her and let our brothers take turns having a good time!"

The girl laughed heartily, her skin unusually radiant. Before the Independent Cultivators could react, she exploded with a resounding boom, unleashing a dazzling little sun right where she stood.

After the aftermath of the girl's self-destruction dissipated, only three Independent Cultivators remained alive at the scene. They were covered in wounds, bleeding profusely, and their clothes were tattered and miserable.

Just as a streak of light passed by more than ten miles away, a cold and stern-eyed female cultivator glanced over and casually sent out a sword aura, cutting the three men into six pieces at the waist. The bodies then immediately turned into light and dissipated.

"Indeed, this is fate, this is the will of heaven!"

The two young men in the bronze boat sighed. The brutal and bloody battles that unfolded one after another under the starry sky seemed to bring them not discomfort or unease, but a sense of enjoyment.

In this Illusory Mist Secret Realm, survival of the fittest and the strong thrive. Only the strongest have the qualifications to survive and obtain the most valuable opportunities. As for those who fall, no one would spare them a second glance.

"Are you two here just to watch the show?"

A melodious and pleasant voice, like a pearl falling on a jade plate, sounded with a hint of displeasure. "Our master instructed us to find Independent Cultivators with potential here, try to recruit them into the sect, and also observe certain specific targets. We need to find an opportunity to contact them and see if they can be of use to our Palace of Calamitous Fate. Don't forget about the main task."

The two young men restrained their smiles and their expressions became serious. "Qingfeng Junior Sister, of course we won't delay the sect's plans. We are just observing, aren't we? As long as we encounter suitable targets, we will naturally intervene according to the situation."

A woman walked over from not far away, wearing a gorgeous deep blue dress. Her slender and graceful figure was accompanied by long hair that flowed without wind, dancing elegantly. Her bright and spiritual eyes blinked like raven feathers, and her snow-white skin exuded a crystal-like luster. Her whole being emitted a mysterious and noble aura.

Mei Qingfeng, the only direct disciple of the Palace of Calamitous Fate's master. Her cultivation level was not high, just barely stepping into the Perfected Being Realm, but she had gained the unanimous recognition of the elders and was appointed as the successor early on, being fully cultivated as the next sect master.

It was said that she possessed a special Divine Ability, which made many senior brothers and sisters in the sect who considered themselves extraordinary and superior extremely wary of her. Therefore, she firmly held the position of successor, and no one could shake it.

If Qin Muling were here, she would be surprised to find that this woman named Mei Qingfeng looked exactly like the third senior sister, Qi Yalan, except for their different temperament. There was no difference in other aspects.

Mei Qingfeng flipped her slender wrist, and a jade box appeared in her hand. She handed it to them and said, "Take this with you. If you encounter any trouble with suitable targets, you can lend a hand and get some benefits in return."

One of the young men took the jade box and opened it. Inside were ten thumb-sized green jade talismans, emitting a dense and profound aura of Dao runes.

"Junior Sister, what is this?" the young man asked, puzzled and confused.

Mei Qingfeng explained, "This is a special Law Weapon that our master and the elders have been working on for years, refining it with great effort. After my improvements, it finally took shape. It's called the 'Heaven's Mandate Seal'."

"The cost of each Heavenly Destiny Seal is no less than that of a postnatal Spiritual Treasure. Regardless of the dangers encountered, once activated, it can protect cultivators and allow them to safely leave, returning to the Extreme Void Starry Sky without any losses."

"..."

The two young men's faces changed slightly. This good thing was not prioritized for their own people, but instead left for outsiders? The elders were being too biased.

Mei Qingfeng's voice was indifferent: "This is the will of the Master. You just need to execute it and remember not to act cleverly and delay the overall plan of the sect. Otherwise, no one will be able to save you!"

"Yes."

The two young men reluctantly agreed. This junior sister in front of them held power and dealt with matters decisively and ruthlessly. Her reputation had long been spread, and anyone foolish enough to question her authority had long disappeared.

...

On the floating mountain peak.

"...There is no more benefit here. Let's go to the next place!"

Qin Muling said as she took the spatial bracelet handed to her by Xue Bingxuan and put it into the animal skin pouch beside her.

The half-person-high pouch was already filled with dozens of bracelets and rings, as well as some seal necklaces and belts. They were all Law Weapons contributed by those dead cultivators. At this moment, these Law Weapons were all stuffed full, containing various rare resources that had been plundered.

The senior sisters lifted him into the air. They had only been gone for a few dozen breaths when the floating mountain peak they had just been on underwent changes, gradually fading away in a haze until it disappeared.

"Is it just a coincidence?"

Cheng Yulan's scalp tingled. If they had been delayed for a while, wouldn't everyone have been trapped inside?

"I think it's precisely because of Junior Brother's presence that the mountain peak didn't disappear immediately. Otherwise, do you think you would have been so lucky?" Yu Lingzhou laughed.

The senior sisters pondered, seeming to agree. Except for Qin Muling, everyone else had been to the Illusory Mist Secret Realm before and had a deep understanding of its unpredictable dangers.

Compared to previous experiences, this trip to the secret realm was indeed much smoother. Although they encountered unexpected situations, they were able to pass through them with little danger. It was evident that Qin Muling's role in the team was irreplaceable.

"Alright, let's quickly search for new resources! I believe Junior Brother will bring us more surprises in the future."

Luo Wanqing urged, chewing on a few jujubes in her hand. The surface of her crystal-clear snow-white skin shimmered with radiance, and her vigorous aura was like a furnace, becoming increasingly oppressive.

Due to the abundant harvest, the women began to pick and eat the divine medicinal resources that suited them on the spot. Although there was no time to refine them, they could instantly replenish their depleted mana and slowly strengthen their physical bodies and spiritual souls.

Qin Lingzhou was just like this. With the intake of piles of divine medicine, her breath became more refined and condensed. There was a faint resurgence of a long-dormant majesty within her body, indicating that the hidden injuries accumulated over the years were gradually being repaired.

Qin Muling looked around, focused for a moment, and pointed to the floating mountain that had just appeared hundreds of miles away. "That should be it."

Qi Yalan fixed her gaze and found that it was just a bare stone mountain. There was not a single blade of grass on the surface of the mountain for several miles. She couldn't help but wonder, "Will there be anything good up there?"

Qin Muling explained, "There may not be any herbal resources, but the mountain is rich in the aura of Geng Metal. There should be some rare spiritual minerals buried within."

"Very well, let's go and take a look!"

Qi Yalan immediately agreed. The refinement of a high-level Law Weapon naturally required rare materials. Although there was no time to refine it, selling these materials to the remaining members of the Celestial Clan could still bring many benefits.

Qin Muling and her senior sisters approached, and after a search, they determined the approximate location. Qi Yalan controlled her sword light and cut the hard rocks into large pieces several zhang in size, throwing them into the river below.

In just a short while, a piece of irregular metal resembling coal appeared. Qin Lingzhou took it in her hand and examined it closely. The rough black surface had faint dark silver patterns, interspersed with faint purple light, emitting a mysterious spiritual power fluctuation that even distorted the nearby light.

This was the Di Yue Dark Star Sand, the main material for refining high-level spatial bracelets. Its value was naturally not low. So, the senior sisters worked together to almost split the entire mountain, collecting hundreds of jin of Di Yue Dark Star Sand without leaving a trace.

The group continued to move forward. Although the range covered by the Weak Water Galaxy was vast, they had already entered a relatively deep area.

The floating mountains in their field of vision grew larger and larger, with mountains appearing in the glow of the setting sun, covering an area of hundreds or even thousands of li.

However, the spiritual sense perception of the cultivators was increasingly suppressed by strong interference. Even the peak-level experts of the Immortal Ascension realm could only sense a few thousand zhang ahead. To see further, they had to rely on their eyes.

The water below was no longer calm, with white waves rolling and surging. The huge dark currents and whirlpools beneath the water's surface were clearly visible, giving a chilling feeling. The chaotic magnetic currents in the air also appeared more and more frequently. If one wasn't careful, they would be swept away.

At this point, the number of cultivator teams in their field of vision finally began to decrease. Although they all knew that the deeper they went, the more good things they might find, the probability of encountering unexpected dangers would also increase. Those who didn't have enough strength chose to retreat. Those who dared to continue deeper were the elite figures who came from top sects and supreme lineages.

"Young Junior Brother, do you think we have a chance to find the Heavenly Medicine this time?" Xue Bingxuan asked.

Qin Muling thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure, but we can give it a try."

Although it was their first time coming here, he found that his spiritual sense perception was unaffected. Therefore, his ability to search for resources still surpassed all the cultivators here. If there were truly some rare treasures appearing, they wouldn't be able to escape his detection.

A bronze ship approached slowly in the sky at the end of their field of vision.

I apologize for not updating last night. I will make up for it today and continue updating tonight.

(End of this chapter)