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

Chapter 92: Checks and Balances

Jade Pearl Star Palace Main Altar.

On the third floor of the Celestial Melody Palace, in a separate treatment area, more than ten critically injured elite disciples were brought in. Elder disciples surrounded each person, skillfully attending to their needs.

Beside them, the Sect Master Yan Qinyang stood with his hands behind his back, his face heavy and silent.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the Supreme Sect Master's mood was not good at the moment. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, no one dared to approach him to report on matters or seek trouble for themselves.

However, some things could not be avoided. After a while, Elder Xie Changqing, who was in charge of the Temple of Heavenly Punishment, walked over and handed several jade slips to the Sect Master.

Yan Qinyang still had to give some face to his trusted subordinate. He silently took the jade slips and examined them, his tone revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.

"No internal traitors or hidden lines? Then how did Yan Lingji end up in such a situation? With so many people around him, can two disciples from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace really wipe out his entire army? And how did Yin Xuemei fall into the ambush and siege of so many Independent Cultivators? Who leaked her whereabouts?"

Even now, Yan Qinyang still found it hard to believe that his first disciple and illegitimate child had been crippled like this. Another monstrous genius seed, Yin Xuemei, had been inexplicably ambushed and besieged by a large number of unidentified Independent Cultivators in the Illusory Mist Secret Realm. Her guards and entourage were all killed, and he himself was unable to fight back and perished.

Those guys claimed to be Independent Cultivators, but their cultivation levels were quite formidable. They even had complete sets of Law Weapons. If it weren't for a Supreme-level force, it would be impossible to assemble such a powerful killing formation.

Xie Changqing said, "The elders of the Temple of Heavenly Punishment have already analyzed this matter. Due to the lack of time, no suspicious individuals have been found so far, and the previous few suspects have been basically ruled out. The next step is to expand the scope of the investigation."

Yan Qinyang's tone was icy cold. "Then continue the investigation. You must find out the truth for me!"

"Yes," Xie Changqing agreed, sighing inwardly, and then left.

The cause and effect of this matter were actually not complicated. It was simply that the Jade Pearl Star Palace had been too high-profile and domineering in recent years, provoking the jealousy and dissatisfaction of many Supreme-level forces.

This time, when the Illusory Mist Secret Realm opened, there were too many disciples from the Jade Pearl Star Palace entering. They aggressively fought for territory and resources, insulting and even killing members of other sects without any hesitation. They had offended many forces.

Therefore, it was inevitable that Yin Xuemei would be besieged and killed. As for Yan Lingji's situation, further investigation was needed.

Two out of the four monstrous genius seeds had almost been crippled in an instant. This loss was extremely painful for the Jade Pearl Star Palace. It was no wonder that the high-ranking elders had been unable to accept this cruel reality.

In a short while, another core elder, Cheng Gong, hurriedly arrived. After bowing, he reported, "Sect Master, Palace of Calamitous Fate has already given a reply, saying that they are powerless to help with the issue of Yan Lingji and Yin Xuemei's luck loss! They suggest that we give up or find another solution."

"Nonsense!" Yan Qinyang was so angry that he cursed, "They are the ones who have done the most despicable things. Now that we send someone to seek their help, they actually say they are powerless? Do they think I'm a three-year-old child?"

No force understood the way of luck better than the Palace of Calamitous Fate. When it came to the method of plundering luck, no one was more skilled and ruthless than the Palace of Calamitous Fate. Not to mention others, even the important figures within the Jade Pearl Star Palace had secretly cooperated and traded with them more than once in the past.

So, the response from the Palace of Calamitous Fate is clearly indicating that they are not happy to see the Jade Pearl Star Palace becoming too powerful, which is why they chose to refuse help.

After scolding for a while, Yan Qinyang coldly stared at Cheng Gong and asked, "Is there really no room for negotiation in this matter?"

Cheng Gong hesitated for a moment and said, "The people from the Palace of Calamitous Fate said that since the incident involved two extraordinary geniuses, the only way to make up for the loss of luck is to find geniuses of the same level and transfer their luck foundation to them to solve the problem perfectly."

Yan Qinyang laughed angrily, "Good, very good! Are they openly forcing us to turn against other Supreme Sects and start a war? They are truly a group of cunning and shameless thieves, inciting trouble and discord, fearing that the world will not be in chaos! We have been giving them so many benefits every year, but they have all gone to waste..."

For any Supreme Sect, extraordinary geniuses are the foundation of their sect's future and continuous strength. They are always heavily protected. Anyone who dares to have any ideas about them will inevitably provoke a strong reaction from their respective forces. Directly going to war is a common practice.

As for those wild extraordinary geniuses without a powerful background, they basically don't exist. Even if they do, they would have been taken away by those big shots as soon as they were discovered. How could they fall into the hands of the Jade Pearl Star Palace?

After venting for a while, Yan Qinyang finally calmed down and said in a sinister voice, "Go and find them again, tell them that I agree to the secret plan they mentioned last time, as long as this matter can be resolved satisfactorily."

Cheng Gong's eyes flashed with a hint of fear. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and agreed, then turned and left.

...

Illusory Mist Secret Realm.

On the vast and boundless deep sea, numerous islands of various shapes and sizes were scattered. The smallest was only a few miles in diameter, while the largest could reach hundreds of thousands of miles, almost equivalent to a continent.

The resources on these islands were also extremely abundant. Spirit herbs, rare minerals, precious trees, exotic beasts, and the sea monsters that inhabited the ocean were all targets worth searching and collecting in the eyes of cultivators.

A towering celestial ship, inconspicuous in appearance, quietly floated in mid-air. A blue mist spread out from it, silently concealing all traces and aura. Unless a powerful being from the Tianren Clan happened to pass by, it would be impossible to detect any clues.

On the spacious foredeck, Qin Muling was still living a luxurious and extravagant life under the care of his senior sisters.

On the table in front of him, various delicacies were piled up like a mountain. There were flying creatures, swimming creatures, and running creatures from the land. There were also Supreme Grade spirit wines and nectars brought from the secret treasury of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, which he could enjoy to his heart's content.

"...The consumption of a feast like this is probably not much different from the monthly expenses of my master. It feels a bit exaggerated."

Qin Muling bit into the pink crystal grape that Luo Huan, his senior sister, had personally brought to his mouth. He couldn't help but admit that his senior sisters' grapes were delicious. They were juicy, sweet, tender, and extremely smooth and tasty. Even if he ate them every day, he wouldn't get tired of them.

Qi Yalan's eyes shimmered, her voice soft and charming, "It's true that the expenses are high, but your contribution to the sect is even greater. The resources you transported back in three days are worth the total annual income of the sect's industries. So, this is completely the treatment you deserve."

"Yes, that's true. However, the task of collecting resources was completed by the elders working together. I was only responsible for transportation, so I dare not take all the credit."

Qin Muling leaned back in the large chair, with Qi Yalan, who was dressed coolly and thinly, sitting on his left. Her alluring figure was enchanting and hot. On his right was Luo Wanqing, dressed in tattered clothes, her agile and graceful body curves exposed, with snow-white skin shining brightly.

Xue Bingxuan and Cheng Yulan were relatively introverted and reserved, so they just sat opposite the table, watching Qi Yalan and Luo Wanqing pretending to be shy and letting Qin Muling take advantage of them. They secretly cursed them for being shameless and shameless, but on the surface, they had to maintain the demeanor of a virtuous and dignified main wife.

The senior sisters take care of Qin Muling attentively. She only needs to open her mouth, and all kinds of delicious food and wine are delivered to her by their hands. Meanwhile, her own hands are freely exploring and enjoying the bodies of the senior sisters, causing them to scream and playfully scold her.

If it weren't for the strict orders of the master, Qin Muling feels that she would not be able to resist the temptation to devour the senior sisters. As for who to eat first, that can be considered slowly.

Of course, the senior sisters have even stronger ambitions for the junior disciple, so it is impossible to say who will devour whom in the end.

"I am worried now..." After playing around for a while, Qin Muling said again, "Will the higher-ups of the Celestial Clan notice our actions and send powerful beings to hunt us down? After all, this world belongs to them. Once our actions are exposed, the consequences will be very serious."

Stealing a large amount of resources from the Illusory Mist Secret Realm and transporting them back to the Extreme Void Starry Sky is unheard of and impossible in the past, so no one would think of it.

However, there are no secrets that can be kept forever. Over time, there will always be some clues that are noticed by outsiders.

Xue Bingxuan pondered, "The master has done his best. Not only has he implemented the strictest confidentiality measures, but also arranged for the elders who enter the secret realm to collect resources to be from our faction. We can trust them enough. And with your Luck ability to shield and confuse the heavenly secrets, although it's hard to say for sure, at least we can achieve safety and concealment before the Illusory Mist Secret Realm closes."

Qin Muling nodded, "If that's the case, then I can rest assured."

The Illusory Mist Secret Realm opens every three years, which is equivalent to one year in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. Now, several months have passed, and everything is calm. It should not be a problem to endure until the secret realm closes and all cultivators return.

As for when the next Illusory Mist Secret Realm will open, it is uncertain. It may be several years, or even hundreds or thousands of years later. The control over this lies in the hands of certain powerful beings among the Celestial Clan, and the forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky can only passively wait.

With Qin Muling's growth speed, it is uncertain whether his cultivation will be close to that of the senior sisters by the time the next Illusory Mist Secret Realm opens. By then, with the increasing strength of his Luck ability, he will definitely have more means to protect himself.

"Junior disciple, try this Ice Abyss White Jade Clear Line Abalone. The taste won't disappoint you," Luo Huan leaned over and said softly, perfectly playing the role of a maid.

Qin Muling slightly opened her mouth and allowed her to feed the abalone into her mouth. She gently bit down, and the sweet juice splashed, giving her a sensation of extreme tenderness and freshness on her tongue, almost making her intoxicated.

"It's really good," Qin Muling nodded in satisfaction. Luo Huan smiled with curved eyebrows and became even more attentive. Since the junior disciple likes abalone, she naturally wants to let him enjoy it to the fullest. After all, this is an important way to enhance emotional communication.

Luo Wanqing looked slightly dissatisfied and gave her a glance. Isn't it just serving the junior disciple abalone? Who doesn't know how to do that? I'll invite the junior disciple to a feast by myself another day.

Qi Yalan pondered, "Junior disciple, after this secret realm closes, will you still be able to freely enter and exit? If so, this world will truly become our exclusive treasure trove!"

Qin Muling looked surprised, "How is that possible? The trajectory of this world's operation is not in the same dimension as ours. Even if I have the ability, I can't travel through time and space at this stage, right? Aren't you making things difficult for me?"

"You're right, I didn't think it through," Qi Yalan realized and smiled apologetically.

Xue Bingxuan also said, "Don't lose sight of the bigger picture. Instead of plundering resources from here, shouldn't we be more concerned about the safety of our junior brother? When he reaches our level of cultivation in the future, many things will become easier. Why bother with temporary gains and losses?"

The senior sisters nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a huge whirlpool suddenly appeared on the sea below. In just a few moments, Elder Yu Lingzhou's figure emerged from the light and appeared inside the Heavenly Boat Tower.

"It's filled again. Junior brother, quickly take it back. There are so many treasures in the sea here, we can't afford to waste them!"

With a wave of her hand, thousands of high-capacity Law Weapons poured onto the front deck. Each Law Weapon was packed to the brim, filled not only with rare spiritual minerals but also various sea creatures and powerful monsters that the elders had hunted in large numbers. The bodies were preserved in ice, making them excellent materials for future use as ingredients or for refining tools and medicine.

Qin Muling agreed and waved her hand, taking all of them into her spatial storage. Then, she disappeared from the spot.

...

Bright Moon Sword Sect headquarters.

"Headmaster, we have received news from the Palace of Calamitous Fate," an elder reported to Lin Xuanyuan. "Their palace lord has agreed to help resolve the Young Sect Master's Luck depletion problem, but the price they have set is quite high, and..."

Lin Xuanyuan's gaze slightly narrowed. "And what?"

The elder lowered his voice. "They hope that we will cooperate with certain actions they take, mainly targeting the Jade Pearl Star Palace. At the same time, they request that we refrain from causing trouble for the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in the next hundred years."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the surrounding high-ranking elders became subtle, their eyes flickering.

The intentions of the Palace of Calamitous Fate were clear. They did not want to see the Jade Pearl Star Palace become too powerful, so they began to take measures, openly and secretly, to restrain and hinder them.

Of course, from the perspective of the Bright Moon Sword Sect, this was a desirable outcome. Although they had been strategic allies with the Jade Pearl Star Palace in the past and had cooperated in various ways, especially during the war with the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace ten thousand years ago, enemies and friends were only temporary. Only interests were eternal. As a competent leader of the sect, Lin Xuanyuan naturally did not see any benefit in allowing the Jade Pearl Star Palace to become too powerful.

However, it was difficult for Lin Xuanyuan to accept the need to ease the relationship with the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. After all, the death of Lin Shengqing in the secret realm was related to several female cultivators from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. The score had not been settled yet, so how could it be let go so easily?

Of course, there were priorities. For the sake of his precious son, he could temporarily put aside some grudges and negotiate.

"Regarding this matter..."

After weighing the options for a while, Lin Xuanyuan finally said, "I agree. As long as they can help the Young Sect Master recover his Luck as soon as possible, the Bright Moon Sword Sect is willing to become a loyal ally of the Palace of Calamitous Fate and can cooperate and retreat in many matters."

Well, I will try to write longer chapters in the future. Please vote for this chapter and recommend it. There will be an update before dawn.

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