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Chapter 1801:- Selling Spirit Medicine Liquid (4)
"What are you cutting in line for? Get lost and queue from the back!" Qi Mo's expression stiffened. He suppressed his internal rage and said while clenching his teeth, "Do you know who I am?"
That sturdy man had always been fearless and after hearing Qi Mo's speech, he looked at him in disdain. "Who cares about you? In any case, I'm not allowing you to cut in line. Either you queue up or else, get lost!"
At this moment, the sturdy man's voice attracted everyone's attention and all of them turned to look. Looking at Qi Mo, their eyes were filled with contempt and fury. Who knew how many bottles of spirit-gathering liquid Qi Su had? If someone else placed a huge order, wouldn't there be nothing left for them? This was a
spirit medicinal liquid that could allow a Sage Lord-level cultivator to break through, so how could they allow others to cut in line? No matter what identity someone had, everyone had to line up and wait!
Qi Mo's expression turned ashen from anger. "I, Qi Mo, have lived for so many years and no one dares to speak to me this way. Men, chase all of them out!"
His words thoroughly infuriated everyone.
A man among the crowd motivated by a desire to see the world in chaos shouted, "Where did this arrogant idiot come from? No matter who are you, we won't allow you to cut in line! How dare you chase us away? Don't tell me you're trying to prevent us from obtaining the spirit medicinal liquid?"
Originally, Qi Mo only intended to chase them away to vent his anger but in his speech, it became Qi Mo wanting to hog all the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid and not leave any for the rest. How could they allow this to happen? The crowd angrily glared at Qi Mo, just like if he dared to take a step forward, he would be dismembered!
Actually, he could only blame himself for publicizing for Qi Su. Cultivators in Fengling Town weren't powerful and the bodyguards he brought would be sufficient to deal with them. However... at this moment, he could sense a powerful aura radiated from a few
people among the crowd and their aura caused him to fear. Evidently, those few experts weren't from Fengling Town!
Qi Mo gritted his teeth and spoke. "Qi Su, you had better get out here. Don't assume that I can't do anything to you by hiding inside. Now that a year's time has arrived and this Qi Family's medicinal hall is still half-dead with your management, you've lost. Immediately hand over Qi Ling and I'll spare your life!"
Within the medicinal hall, Qi Su and his sister had already heard Qi Mo's voice but they chose to ignore him. Now, with his arrogant voice sounding once again, it caused Qi Ling to stiffen and she subconsciously grabbed Qi Su's hand with fear revealed in her eyes.
"Xiao Ling, don't be afraid." Qi Su consoled Qi Ling and patted her hand. "I'll go out and have a look. Wait for me here."
After speaking, he looked up towards Uncle Zhao. "Uncle Zhao, please take care of Xiao Ling." After he gave his instructions, Qi Su pushed away Qi Ling's hands and walked out of the medicinal hall.
Qi Mo was still shouting himself hoarse while his face was ushed red. "Qi Su, you're an ostrich, a coward who can't admit you lost! I really wonder why Yun Yueqing took such a moron like you as her disciple. She should have taken me in instead!"
That's right, in Qi Mo's heart, he always considered Qi Su inferior to himself. He was jealous of Qi Su having such a powerful master! This was why after Yun Yueqing disappeared, Qi Mo had treated Qi Su in this manner.
"You called for me?" A cold voice sounded from inside the medicinal hall and looking up, Qi Mo saw Qi Su in brocade clothing walking out. His handsome face was indifferent as Qi Su coldly gazed at him.
"Qi Su, you actually appeared." Qi Mo sneered and said, "You lost, so hand over Qi Ling to me."
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Chapter 1802:- Selling Spirit Medicine Liquid (5)
"Are you sure that I lost?" Qi Su smiled coldly and asked in reply.
"Obviously." A haughty expression surfaced on Qi Mo's feminine face. "Did you believe by using spirit medicinal liquid to attract the crowd, it would prove that you won? Let me tell you the truth, the spirit liquid your medicinal hall is selling was publicized with my help. Otherwise, how would I have the opportunity to expose you?"
Qi Su narrowed his eyes. "I'll have to thank you for that." If it weren't for Qi Mo, it wouldn't have been possible to sell so much spirit medicinal liquid in a short time.
"At this point in time, you're still reluctant to admit your loss?" Qi Mo smiled in mocking. "The reason why it's called spirit medicinal liquid is that it requires spirit herb extracts to produce. If you used normal medicinal herbs in place of spirit herbs, you're deceiving your customers! Qi Su, Father is very angry and if you personally deliver Qi Ling to the Qi Family, I'll persuade Father for you and have him forgive your mistake."
He had to make Qi Su personally deliver Qi Ling. That way he would suffer for the rest of his life!
Currently, Qi Mo did not see that after everyone heard his words that they were looking at him with contempt. It was as though he had said something foolish.
"Qi Mo, how do you know my spirit medicinal liquid wasn't produced using spirit herbs?" Qi Su coldly smiled and used a disdainful tone while asking.
"Haha." Having heard his question, Qi Mo laughed maniacally. "Spirit herbs? If you had spirit herbs, would you be in such a plight today? Qi Su, are you treating me as an idiot?"
Furthermore, the spirit herbs in the Liufeng Kingdom were controlled by the Qi Family. Even the scattered spirit herb dealers wouldn't go against the Qi Family and sell him spirit herbs. In that case, where would his spirit herbs come from?
"Come, let me see what kind of product is your spirit medicinal liquid." Qi Mo sneered and bypassed the crowd, directly walking into the medicinal hall.
As these customers knew about Qi Mo's identity, they did not stop him this time. Instead, they had an attitude of watching a good show.
Within the medicinal hall, Qi Ling saw Qi Mo walking in and her petite figure shuddered, hastily hiding behind Uncle Zhao.
Qi Mo did not notice Qi Ling and walked in without consulting anyone.
"Where's the spirit medicinal liquid? Hurry and hand it over!"
Someone in the crowd could no longer continue just watching and said, "Eldest Young Master Qi, isn't the spirit medicinal liquid in the tub? Your Qi Family is in control of huge quantities of spirit herbs yet you can't identify spirit medicinal liquid?"
Qi Mo's expression changed and his gloomy eyes shot towards the man who spoke. Only then did he walk towards the bathing tub.
Looking at Qi Mo walking towards the tub, Uncle Zhao helplessly shook his head.
Compared to the outstanding second young master, this Qi Mo was a good-for-nothing! He truly didn't know what the family head was thinking, to chase out the excellent second young master and hand over his family property to the incapable Qi Mo.
This was basically leading the Qi Family, who with great difficulty became stronger, to a dead end.
"This is your so-called spirit medicinal liquid? It's merely some..." Before Qi Mo finished speaking, his expression suddenly froze.
He was indeed a blockhead but even so, he was still able to differentiate between normal medicinal herbs and spirit herbs. Therefore, after sensing the spiritual energy contained in the tub, his expression was extremely unsightly and he furiously turned towards Qi Su.
"Qi Su, where did you obtain these spirit herbs? Did you steal these from the Qi Family?"
Facing Qi Mo gnashing his teeth, Qi Su smiled indifferently. "I walked out of the Qi Family naked and you also searched my body. Furthermore, you also snatched my space ring, yet now you're claiming that I stole these from the Qi Family?"
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Chapter 1803:- Selling Spirit Medicine Liquid (6)
That space ring was given by his Master and the items inside were extremely precious. However, it had been forcefully snatched away by the Qi Family.
They even shamelessly claimed that he was naked when he was born and so when he left, he had to leave naked! Every single item on his body belonged to the Qi Family!
Therefore, not only was his space ring snatched, he was even stripped. Luckily, a friend of his provided him some clothing. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to peacefully walk into Fengling Town.
"Since you claim you haven't taken anything from the Qi Family, where did you obtain the spirit medicinal liquid formulation from?" Qi Mo sinisterly glared at Qi Su.
His eyes were similar to a poisonous snake that twined around Qi Su's neck.
"Eldest Young Master." It was still the man who ridiculed Qi Mo earlier on who spoke. "Since you say the formulation belongs to the Qi Family, what proof do you have? If the Qi Family truly had the formulation, why hasn't your family used it before?"
"This..." Qi Mo's expression changed and he shamelessly said, "This formulation must belong to his master and he actually stashed it away! Isn't this the same as stealing from the Qi Family? In addition, those spirit herbs... should belong to the Qi Family!"
Qi Su's mother had snatched his mother's position, so what right did he have to possess these items?
"Haha!" That man laughed out loud. "You've said that the formulation came from Second Young Master's master, but this is the first time I've heard that items from someone's master shouldn't belong to them, but should instead be given to you. Accepting his master's mantle means stealing from you? I've never encountered someone so shameless as you!"
Qi Su gratefully looked at that man. Unexpectedly, there was someone who did not fear the Qi Family's position and dared to say such a speech.
As expected, the moment he spoke, Qi Mo's expression filled with killing intent shot towards him, while radiating a bone-chilling chill.
"You're sure courageous to humiliate our Qi Family!"
The man fearlessly smiled. "Respect a man and he'll reciprocate the same. If it weren't for Eldest Young Master Qi being so shameless, why would I do so?"
Just as Qi Mo wanted to get angry, that man had walked to Qi Su and cupped his fist amicably.
"Second Young Master Qi, I come from the Tianqi Kingdom and you can address me as Second Brother Qi. Coming to the Liufeng Kingdom this time was to experience the outside world, and after hearing that spirit medicinal liquid was for sale, I had come."
Someone from the Tianqi Kingdom? With the surname Qi?
Qi Su's eyes flickered, revealing shock in his eyes.
It was no wonder that he didn't fear Qi Mo. There was only one family in the Tianqi Kingdom who was called Qi, and that was the Tianqi Kingdom's imperial family!
Qi Mo clearly had not thought of his identity and continued spouting off incessantly.
"Who cares where you came from? Those who offend me will be killed!"
At this moment, Uncle Zhao's face became red through and through. Being from the Qi Family, it was reasonable to say that he should obey the Qi Family's orders. However, if given a chance, he would choose Qi Su.
This Qi Mo was extremely stupid. The other party was clearly from Tianqi Kingdom's imperial family, yet he could overlook this point and have even dared to hoot before him.
Furthermore, to address himself as second brother Qi, only the second prince could do so!
Evidently, Qi Su had also noticed this point as he respectfully replied, "Second Lord Qi, may I know if you have something to ask?"
This man was around thirty years old while Qi Su was only a teenager, so addressing him as second lord Qi wasn't excessive. Furthermore, the other party clearly wasn't willing to be called a prince. Otherwise, he wouldn't have introduced himself as Second Brother Qi.
Second Lord Qi narrowed his eyes and smiled while asking, "Young Master Qi, I'd like for you to provide me spirit medicinal liquid in huge quantities. Of course, I will purchase it at retail price. How about it?"
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Chapter 1804:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (1)
"This..." Qi Su hesitated, "The production of spirit medicinal liquid is challenging, so could you give me some time to consider?" He wasn't able to casually make a decision and had to consult with Yun Luofeng first. Therefore, Qi Su did not immediately agree to his request.
"Sure, I'll be staying in Fengling Town for a few days, and when you have decided you can send someone to inform me." Second brother Qi smiled as he glanced towards Qi Mo. "Of course, if you need my assistance, I will be extremely happy to help."
"There's no need for you to trouble yourself. I will settle my own family issues and I shall not trouble Second Lord Qi"
"Alright then," Second Lord Qi nodded and no longer said anything. "Then I'll take my leave first and wait for your news." After speaking Second Lord Qi turned and left, and at the same time, a few experts followed behind him.
Earlier on when Second Lord Qi glanced at Qi Mo, he felt it was dificult to breathe and he only relaxed after Second Lord Qi left.
"Qi Su, I'll give you one last chance. Are you going to hand over the spirit medicinal liquid formulation? Don't forget that your Master Yun Yueqing freeloaded on us for an entire ten years and Father never even asked her for a single cent! Coincidentally, I'll take the formulation as payment."
This was the previous excuse he wanted to say and so he had naturally taken it out.
Qi Su laughed from anger. "Qi Mo, do you know what the Qi Family's position was ten years ago? My master hasn't given the Qi Family a single cent but the few mountain ranges the family possesses were obtained from her. Father being able to break through to his current realm was also due to her help. You dare to say she freeloaded for ten years?"
After speaking, Qi Su's eyes were filled with rage. The crowd had also been infuriated by Qi Mo's shameless argument.
"So it turns out, the Qi Family is so shameless. Relying on someone else's master to become prosperous yet daring to say their master freeloaded in their family."
"If I was Young Master Qi's master, I would never help this Qi Family who has the heart of a wolf and the lungs of dogs."
"Tsk, his master can't be blamed. I heard that when his master was present, the Qi Family displayed a benevolent father and filial son appearance, with everyone getting along well together. Qi Mo also heeded Qi Su in everything. Unexpectedly, Second Young Master Qi's master has only disappeared for three years and they've revealed their true colors."
The Liufeng Kingdom was only so big, and everyone certainly knew of the Qi Family's affairs as they disdained them at the same time. It was just that they did not dare to comment about this. It was only after Second Lord Qi took the first step that they had dared to reveal their internal thoughts.
Qi Mo's expression turned from green to red and from red to white, as if contaminated with colors.
He fiercely glared at Qi Su. "Qi Su, just you wait. I'll return and have Father come looking for you. Would you dare to not give the formulation when Father asks it from you? If you're unwilling to hand over the formulation, you're being unfilial!"
"I've been chased out of the Qi Family." His words meant that, since I've been chased out from the family, you all have no relations with me.
Qi Mo snorted and led the Qi Family's subordinates outside the medicinal hall.
In any case, this formulation would belong to the Qi Family sooner or later and the family would be handed to him. Therefore, he wasn't impatient. Without the Qi Family's backing, Qi Su wasn't his opponent!
"Brother..." After seeing Qi Mo leave, Qi Ling walked out from behind Uncle Zhao and pulled on Qi Su's sleeve, looking worried.
Qi Su knelt down and patted Qi Ling's head. "Xiao Ling, everything is over. Brother will never allow anyone to harm you."
"En, Xiao Ling believes in brother..." An innocent and naive smile surfaced on Qi Ling's face.
In this world, other than Aunt Yun, she trusted her brother the most.
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Chapter 1805:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (2)
However, there was another Yun Luofeng right now...
The young Qi Ling would never forget that Yun Luofeng provided her brother spirit medicinal liquid, helping both of them. Her small heart now contained another young lady of recent acquaintance.
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In the courtyard, Yun Luofeng was currently seated in a pavilion while holding a book. Her body lazily leaned on a pillar as sunlight sprinkled down on her face, seemingly devastatingly gorgeous and bewitching.
Shiyu was standing not far away and while waiting for Qi Su, she would occasionally glare at Yun Luofeng.
In any case, this was an important day that determined whether Qi Ling would be sold, yet how could this woman be so unperturbed? Furthermore, the young master had saved her, shouldn't she be worried about them?
As expected, if it was something unrelated to her, she wouldn't worry!
Shiyu tightly bit her lips. A useless woman like her, she didn't know why the young master let her stay.
Just as Shiyu was complaining indignantly in her head, she saw two familiar figures, causing her to instantly brighten up.
"Young Master, Young Miss, you've returned?"
"Sister Yun." Qi Ling saw Yun Luofeng who was currently reading at a glance and revealed a bright expression. She raised her short legs and ran over bouncing and vivacious.
All along, it was as if she hadn't seen Shiyu in the slightest. Shiyu's expression stiffened and she held in her anger.
Both the Young Master and Young Miss were the same. She really didn't know what charms this outsider had to have charmed them both. Furthermore... the Young Miss loved to pester her in the past but because of this woman's appearance, the Young Miss's eyes had only fallen on her.
"Sister Yun, I don't have to be sold by the Qi Family!" A resplendent smile appeared on Qi Ling's petite face, looking innocent and naive.
Yun Luofeng slowly put down the book and looking at Qi Ling's bright laughter, a faint smile quirked on her bewitching and gorgeous face.
Raising her hand, she lightly caressed Qi Ling's head as her pitch-black eyes seemed to radiate a bright light.
"Then... I'll have to congratulate both of you." Qi Ling originally wanted to say it was Yun Luofeng's contribution but suddenly realizing that Shiyu was still present, she had swallowed her words.
Although Shiyu was someone belonging to Aunt Yun, Sister Yun mentioned that other than them, this matter couldn't be revealed to anyone, including people alongside her brother!
Thinking of this, Qi Ling pouted. "Sister Yun, will you stay in the Qi Family forever?"
As her crisis had been resolved, perhaps... Sister Yun would leave.
Yun Luofeng's hand on Qi Ling's head froze and she said with a slight smile, "After I've found who I'm searching for, I will leave."
"Oh..." Qi Ling lowered her head in disappointment. Even though she didn't want to see Sister Yun leave the Qi Family, she still hoped that she would find her beloved ones soon.
Qi Su quietly looked at the little lolita standing within the pavilion before slowly turning towards Yun Luofeng. Traces of gentleness could be seen on his handsome face.
All these years, other than himself and Master, this was the first time Xiao Ling had relied on someone like that. Even with Mother, she had never been in this mood.
"Shiyu, leave us now." Recalling Brother Qi's request, Qi Su frowned and glanced at Shiyu while speaking indifferently.
Shiyu froze and indignation filled her eyes. Alas, she bit on her lips and lowered her head. "Yes, Young Master."
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Chapter 1806:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (3)
Before she left, Shiyu did not forget to glare fiercely at Yun Luofeng.
Qi Su's mind was filled with the matter of the Second Lord Qi and did not notice Shiyu's fierce glare. After Shiyu left, he hastily walked to Yun Luofeng's side.
"Miss Yun, I encountered Tianqi Kingdom's Second Prince today at the medicinal hall.
"Tianqi Kingdom's Second Prince?" Yun Luofeng's eyes twinkled and inquired, "What did he come for?"
Qi Su glanced at Yun Luofeng and said, "The Second Prince wants us to provide a huge quantity of spirit gathering medicinal liquid and he will purchase it at the original price. I didn't agree immediately and said I had to consider."
In any case, the spirit gathering medicinal liquid was provided by Yun Luofeng and he didn't know how much she had left. As such, he did not casually agree to Second Lord Qi's request.
Yun Luofeng was silent for a moment. "Within a month's time, I can provide fifty bottles of strengthened spirit-gathering medicinal liquid and a hundred bottles of the normal version. If he agrees, this business can be established."
"Alright, I'll reply to him shortly." Qi Su smiled. Evidently, he very much wished to take up the second prince's business.
"Qi Su, money from the sale of the medicinal liquid today doesn't have to be passed to me. Reason being, I need you to purchase other items."
Yun Luofeng's eyes twinkled. The Fengyun Continent wasn't like the Seven Province Continent and many plans she wasn't able to execute there could be successfully carried out in full swing here.
"Miss Yun, please speak." Qi Su reverently and respectfully stood before Yun Luofeng. Perhaps that spirit-gathering medicinal liquid caused him to revere her.
"I'll write what I require and you can just purchase those items for me. Furthermore, have the second prince stay for the time being. In a month's time, I'll personally meet him." Yun Luofeng's finger lightly tapped the stone table as her narrowed eyes revealed a glint. Her lips quirked up and she quietly laughed.
The Fengyun Continent was too powerful! To the extent that she wasn't able to contend against it!
Luckily, there existed a Liufeng Kingdom that provided a training space for her. Precisely because of that she would seize this opportunity and have Liufeng Kingdom become her backing!
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The news of Fengling Town's Qi Family selling spirit medicinal liquid had spread throughout ever since then, and there were even more who were attracted to visit.
Uncle Zhao had been overworked in recent days, yet on his face, there was a smile that never disappeared for long. Even Qi Su's bodyguards had been dispatched to assist him and from this, the popularity of the medicine hall could be seen.
Of course, with some being happy, there would be those who were angry.
Within the Qi Family's hall, Qi Zheng slammed the table with veins bulging out on his forehead. He then furiously shouted, "Qi Su that unfilial son dares to disregard my orders? Don't tell me he wants his father to personally look for him in Fengling Town?"
During this month, Qi Zheng had repeatedly passed down an order for Qi Su and his sister to return. However, Qi Su had disregarded his orders! This was the reason why Qi Zheng was extremely furious.
If Qi Su was before him, he would definitely slap this unfilial son of his dead, without being able to restrain himself!
"Father, Qi Su is clearly ignoring you." A cold glint streaked across Qi Mo's eyes. "Previously, he also claimed that he didn't belong to the Qi Family."
"Impetuous!" Qi Zheng's face was ashen as he trembled from rage. "My Qi Family fed him for numerous years and now that he doesn't need the family, does he think he can kick us away? I'd like to see if he will dare to be unyielding and not hand over the formulation if his father personally visits him!"
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Chapter 1807:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (4)
The real reason why Qi Zheng was so angry wasn't that Qi Su was unfilial. Instead... it was because he had something as precious as the spirit medicinal liquid formulation but didn't give it to him! He wouldn't forgive Qi Su for this!
"Men, follow me to Fengling Town right now. In addition to the formulation, I will also take every single item in the Qi Family's medical hall!"
"Father," Qi Mo's eyes twinkled, "the Qian Family has sent someone over again, saying that if Qi Ling becomes the Qian Family old man's concubine, the Qian Family will use the hundred stalk spirit herb as the betrothal gift."
Hundred stalk spirit herb? Qi Zheng stared distractedly. A trace of greed flashed across his eyes and soon after that, he became quiet.
"One year ago I talked about directly sending Qi Ling to the Qian Family's old man, but you insisted on expelling them to Fengling Town. Not only that, you even set up such an absurd bet with Qi Su! Now that you've lost, how are you going to bring Qi Ling back?"
When he thought of this, Qi Zheng was extremely regretful. Qi Ling was only a trash and was completely useless in the Qi Family. Being able to exchange her for a hundred stalk spirit herb was considered making a profit.
"Father, with something as serious a marriage, the parents have the final say. As Qi Ling's father, what right does she have to disobey if you force her to marry whoever you want?" Qi Mo sneered. "As for my agreement with Qi Su, won't it be fine if I don't acknowledge it?"
"We can only do so at this time," Qi Zheng looked at Qi Mo and said. "In addition, make preparations to bring your mother into the estate in a few days time."
Qi Mo's stiffened, and looked up at Qi Zheng in disbelief. His eyes were filled with happiness. "Father, is what you say for real? You're giving my mother a proper title?"
"Mo'er," Qi Zheng looked at Qi Mo with heartache. "All these years, you and your mother have suffered many grievances. Now that the Qi Family is sufficiently strong and Yun Yueqing isn't here, it's reasonable to say that I should compensate you."
Speaking of this, he paused and continued. "I know you were jealous of Yun Yueqing accepting Qi Su as a disciple. However, so what if he's Yun Yueqing's disciple? You're the Qi Family's eldest son and everything will belong to you."
"Father, I understand. It's only because I've been separated from my mother for so many years, that's why..."
"I am indeed at fault on this, keeping both of you separated. From now on, I will use my entire life to make it up for both of you."
He felt that the worst mistake he had done was to have separated Qi Mo and his mother. However, he did not think that strangling his own son to death was wrong.
Who would have expected that little baby would cause all the flowers in the entire courtyard wilt the moment he was born? If an inauspicious person like him were to live, it would definitely affect the Qi Family's future.
If it weren't because he had died, how could the Qi Family have achieved their current position? Therefore, Qi Zheng was glad that he had resolutely strangled Qi Su's biological brother to death back then. He even believed that it was Qi Mo's arrival in the Qi Family that brought luck, allowing the Qi Family in a short time to become a faction that was only beneath the imperial family.
If Yun Yueqing knew that the Qi Family she helped had such thoughts, would she regret her previous actions?
"Father, when are you going to take back what belongs to our Qi Family?"
Wait, it should have been, taking back what belonged to him!
Qi Zheng's expression darkened little by little, and a ruthless glint streaked across his cold eyes. "We'll set off to Fengling Town shortly. I'd like to see if that unfilial son dares to disobey my orders!"
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Fengling Town.
Qi Su and his sister did not know the commotion within the Qi Family, and even more than that, they didn't expect Qi Zheng to personally make a trip there.
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Chapter 1808:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (5)
Qi Su's jaw dropped. "What's your motive for doing this?"
Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes and quietly laughed. "Puppets won't betray those who purchased them. Similarly... they won't betray those who created them. If I send these puppets into the various huge factions on the Continent, wouldn't it mean that those factions will fall into my hands?"
Qi Su stiffened as he looked at Yun Luofeng in shock.
Could you imagine if the main fighting power of various huge families changed to be puppets? With these puppets falling into various huge families, wouldn't it mean that Yun Luofeng would hold the lifeline of all the factions?
"Miss Yun, is this where your true ambitions were?"
From the start, Yun Luofeng wasn't aiming for a small profit. What she required had always been the entire Continent!
"Yes, my motive is the entire Continent!"
There would be a day when she would take hold of the entire Continent.
Qi Su bitterly smiled. "Not only these puppets. Even the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid you've provided is too effective. If only you could provide these medicinal liquids in the future, having those factions in the Continent work for you wouldn't be impossible."
Yun Luofeng smiled and did not reply. What she wanted was not for those factions to work for her. Instead, she required an existence that could contend against the Spirit God Continent!
As such, so what if she used unscrupulous divisive tactics? She only had to protect those around her and that was enough!
"The second prince is leaving tomorrow. Should we meet with him right now?" Qi Su's eyes were filled with complicated emotions, yet contained a trace of admiration.
On the Fengyun Continent, only Yun Luofeng dared to say such words of controlling the entire Continent.
Even those top experts in the Kingdom would not dare to be so arrogant. However, Qi Su had a feeling that with Yun Luofeng's arrival in the Fengyun Continent, there would soon be an upheaval....
Fu Lai Inn
The man stood upright facing the window, with both hands behind his back and his eyes had always been looking at the bustling streets.
"Your Highness, Qi Family's Second Young Master has arrived."
The bodyguard's voice sounded from outside and his tightly furrowed brows loosened as he smiled. "He's finally here. Invite him in."
Creak!
The door was pushed opened and the man slowly turned, with his line of sight falling on Qi Su who walked in. The moment he saw Yun Luofeng walking in soon after, he unconsciously paused for a moment and said, "This lady is..."
"Second Lord Qi, she's my friend and has been staying with me recently. Therefore, I've brought her along."
"Oh?" The man laughed, revealing a dubious smile. "So it's Young Master Qi's friend. If so, please take a seat."
After speaking, Second Lord Qi turned his sight towards Qi Su. "How's Second Young Master Qi's preparation going?"
"I've brought fifty bottles of strengthened spirit-gathering medicinal liquid and a hundred bottles of the normal version." Qi Su took out a space ring and placed on the table. "I'll trouble Second Lord Qi to check."
"There's no need. I believe in you." Second Lord Qi smiled and fished out a stack of banknotes from his lapels, placing it before Qi Su. "This is the money for purchasing the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid."
Si Qu smiled and collected the banknotes. "Second Lord Qi, I have something else to sell you this time."
After speaking, Qi Su clapped his hands and instantly three women walked in. These three women weren't pretty but instead radiated a spirit of steel without a common woman's gentleness.
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Chapter 1809:- Yun Luofeng's Huge Ambitions (6)
Qi Su's jaw dropped. "What's your motive for doing this?"
Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes and quietly laughed. "Puppets won't betray those who purchased them. Similarly... they won't betray those who created them. If I send these puppets into the various huge factions on the Continent, wouldn't it mean that those factions will fall into my hands?"
Qi Su stiffened as he looked at Yun Luofeng in shock.
Could you imagine if the main fighting power of various huge families changed to be puppets? With these puppets falling into various huge families, wouldn't it mean that Yun Luofeng would hold the lifeline of all the factions?
"Miss Yun, is this where your true ambitions were?"
From the start, Yun Luofeng wasn't aiming for a small profit. What she required had always been the entire Continent!
"Yes, my motive is the entire Continent!"
There would be a day when she would take hold of the entire Continent.
Qi Su bitterly smiled. "Not only these puppets. Even the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid you've provided is too effective. If only you could provide these medicinal liquids in the future, having those factions in the Continent work for you wouldn't be impossible."
Yun Luofeng smiled and did not reply. What she wanted was not for those factions to work for her. Instead, she required an existence that could contend against the Spirit God Continent!
As such, so what if she used unscrupulous divisive tactics? She only had to protect those around her and that was enough!
"The second prince is leaving tomorrow. Should we meet with him right now?" Qi Su's eyes were filled with complicated emotions, yet contained a trace of admiration.
On the Fengyun Continent, only Yun Luofeng dared to say such words of controlling the entire Continent.
Even those top experts in the Kingdom would not dare to be so arrogant. However, Qi Su had a feeling that with Yun Luofeng's arrival in the Fengyun Continent, there would soon be an upheaval....
Fu Lai Inn
The man stood upright facing the window, with both hands behind his back and his eyes had always been looking at the bustling streets.
"Your Highness, Qi Family's second young master has arrived."
The bodyguard's voice sounded from outside and his tightly furrowed brows loosened as he smiled. "He's finally here. Invite him in."
Creak!
The door was pushed opened and the man slowly turned, with his line of sight falling on Qi Su who walked in. The moment he saw Yun Luofeng walking in soon after, he unconsciously paused for a moment and said, "This lady is..."
"Second Lord Qi, she's my friend and has been staying with me recently. Therefore, I've brought her along."
"Oh?" The man laughed, revealing a dubious smile. "So it's Young Master Qi's friend. If so, please take a seat."
After speaking, Second Lord Qi turned his sight towards Qi Su. "How's Second Young Master Qi's preparation going?"
"I've brought fifty bottles of strengthened spirit-gathering medicinal liquid and a hundred bottles of the normal version." Qi Su took out a space ring and placed on the table. "I'll trouble Second Lord Qi to check."
"There's no need. I believe in you." Second Lord Qi smiled and fished out a stack of banknotes from his lapels, placing it before Qi Su. "This is the money for purchasing the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid."
Qi Su smiled and collected the banknotes. "Second Lord Qi, I have something else to sell you this time."
After speaking, Qi Su clapped his hands and instantly three women walked in. These three women weren't pretty but instead radiated a spirit of steel without a common woman's gentleness.
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Chapter 1810:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (1)
Second Lord Qi stared blankly and his face instantly darkened. "Second Young Master Qi, what do you mean? Do you think of me as someone lecherous? Hurry and have these women leave, I'm not interested."
"Second Lord Qi, you've mistaken my intentions. I'm thinking of selling them to you as bodyguards."
The moment Qi Su spoke, a powerful aura emitted from their bodies and this aura caused Second Lord Qi to be startled and frown.
"Deity-level? I have deity-leveled bodyguards with me and I'm afraid I won't be interested in yours."
Just then, the white-robed lady seated beside Qi Su suddenly spoke. "Try sensing if there's any peculiarity with them."
Hearing her voice, Second Lord Qi turned his sight towards the white-robed lady.
He hadn't sized up Yun Luofeng before and looking at her now, he realized that she was actually very beautiful. She had a bewitching gorgeous face, with bright pitch-black eyes, while her faintly quirked lips radiated a wicked feel.
An entire set of white robes made her skin look white as snow and her beautiful hair scattered behind her back, similar to a waterfall. However, Second Lord Qi was not a lecherous person and he recovered his senses soon after being shocked.
"What do you mean?"
Yun Luofeng smiled. "Tianqi Kingdom's Second Prince is actually unable to notice their peculiarity?"
Second Lord Qi glanced at Yun Luofeng before looking away and once again looking at these three women, similar to an immovable mountain.
A long time later, he noticed something as he said, "Puppets?" These three women don't seem to be alive.
In that case, it meant that... they were puppets!
"That's right, they are indeed puppets," Yun Luofeng's finger lightly tapped the table. "Second Prince indeed doesn't lack deity-leveled experts on your side. But are you sure they won't betray you? For example, if someone abducted their family, lovers, or even children... can they still remain loyal to you as before?"
Everyone had their weak spot and once their enemies held these weak spots, it would be a life-threatening threat to him!
Second Lord Qi's face stiffened. Indeed, he was unable to guarantee that people around him would forever be loyal.
"However, these puppets are different," Yun Luofeng faintly smiled. "They aren't alive and only know how to obey orders. Therefore, they'll never betray you!"
Second Lord Qi became silent. He couldn't refute the fact that Yun Luofeng's speech was indeed very enticing.
"Furthermore..." Yun Luofeng paused and continued speaking. "Not only will these puppets never betray you, they don't feel any pain and will never die. With them by your side, it's equivalent to having an undead corps!"
These puppets had the same abilities as those skeleton corps Yun Luofeng had. Without any life, they wouldn't feel pain nor die. As long as their body wasn't torn or their bones crushed, they could still stand up and fight no matter how huge an injury they received.
"Okay!" Sure enough, Second Lord Qi had been persuaded by Yun Luofeng. "I'll take these three puppets. If you have other puppets available, please sell them to me."
"Apologies, the puppets I currently have on hand are limited. After a period of time, Qi Su will be selling these puppets in the store. At that time, you can purchase it in the shop." Yun Luofeng faintly smiled and slowly stood up.
"Okay!" Second lord Qi nodded. "However, I have a request. You can sell these puppets to anyone, but not the other princes of Tianqi Kingdom."
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Chapter 1811:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (2)
"I can persuade Qi Su to agree to your request." Yun Luofeng pushed the responsibility onto Qi Su instead of saying she could do it. After all, she did not want anyone to know she had the ability to create puppets yet.
Yun Luofeng did not ask for a reason. Everyone had their own secrets. Moreover, Qi Lao'er came from the imperial family, so confidential secrets must be involved in it, so she naturally did not inquire further.
"Young Master, Young Master!" Suddenly, a panicked voice was heard from outside the door.
Qi Su hurriedly stood up just as the door was pushed open with a bang. Uncle Zhao staggered inside.
"Young Master, not good! Family Head brought the members of the Qi Family here, and Miss happened to go to the medicine store and was caught by the Qi Family. They are saying they will take her back to be the concubine of Old Man Qian."
"What?" Qi Su stumbled and nearly fell over. He turned back and cupped his fists toward Qi Lao'er. "Second Master Qi, I will bid my farewell now since I have something to attend to." After saying this, he shot out of the door like a burst of wind.
Qi Lao'er frowned. "The Qi Family are truly unreasonable troublemakers! I had just reached an agreement with Qi Su, so I mustn't allow Qi Su to be defeated by the Qi Family! Servants, come with me to the Qi Family Clinic!"
He would like to see how the Qi Family bullied people!
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The perimeter of the medicine store was teaming with observers.
Qi Mo had burst into the medicine store and dragged out Qi Ling from her hiding spot behind the counter. A slap was mercilessly flung onto her delicate face.
Qi Ling was stupefied, tears filling her innocent eyes. Her body was shivering as she tightly bit her lips, not saying a word.
"Little bitch, you dare to hide! The Qi Family was kind enough to raise a trash like you for so many years, yet you are so ungrateful now!" Qi Mo harshly tugged on Qi Ling's hair and dragged her out of the medicine store hall.
"Miss!"
Qi Su's subordinates approached, wanting to stop this, but were blocked by the experts brought here by the Qi Family. They could only helplessly watch Qi Mo drag Qi Ling outside.
Qi Zheng coldly watched them from his position outside the door. His face was devoid of emotion, as though it was not his biological daughter being mistreated and beat up by Qi Mo.
Seeing the disdain in the crowd's eyes, Qi Zheng dryly coughed and said, "Everyone, although Qi Ling is my daughter, she has been a delinquent since she was young and should be disciplined! She might only be five years old, but she already learned how to seduce people! That man recently came to the Qi Estate to find her, so I have no choice but to bring her back."
Qi Zheng shook his head, his expression helpless.
As the proverb goes, don't air your dirty laundry in public. Qi Ling had not done those things, and even if she did do it, wasn't he shaming the Qi Family by claiming his daughter had gone and seduced a man?
Qi Ling's face was full of grievance, and bead-sized tears dropped from her eyes. "I... I didn't..."
Qi Mo initially did not realize the intention of his father's words and only jolted to his senses after Qi Ling started speaking. He slammed Qi Ling's head against the wall.
"Little bitch, you have the guts to deny it? As your elder brother, I will teach you a lesson today and see if you dare to shame our Qi Family again!"
After hitting the wall, Qi Ling's head started bleeding profusely. Her face was pale, and her shivering intensified.
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Chapter 1812:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (3)
"Cough, cough." Qi Zheng dryly coughed and reproachfully glanced at Qi Mo. "You hurt this girl's face, what should we do now?"
Although he said that, he did not stop Qi Mo at all when he slammed Qi Ling's head onto the wall.
Qi Mo eerily smiled. "The Qi Family might lack some things but not spirit herbs. No matter how marred her face is, it can be remedied! However, I can't let her use them for free, Qi Su must pay to buy them!"
He had wanted to beat this darn girl up since a long time ago and vent his years of dissatisfaction toward Qi Su on Qi Ling.
Although there were a lot of bystanders, no one came forward to help Qi Ling and merely pointed their fingers and wagged their tongues from the side. Human kindness was nothing more than this.
Qi Ling soundlessly cried, tears drenching her face. Blood ceaselessly flowed from her forehead. Despair about the world filled her large eyes as she watched the populated street.
"Little bitch, even if Qi Su comes this time, he can't save you!" Qi Mo sneered and pulled on Qi Ling's hair again as he walked to Qi Zheng's side.
"Dad, let's have someone take this girl back first."
Take her back?
His words caused Qi Ling to shudder. She broke her silence and suddenly started screaming at the top of her lungs, "No! I don't want to go back! Brother, save me! Sister Yun, save me!"
Qi Zheng frowned. This girl called Yun Yueqing "Auntie Yun," so who was this Sister Yun?
However, Qi Mo did not ponder over it anymore and tossed Qi Ling to the side. He ordered the Qi Family's guards, "Take this girl back to the Qi Family!"
"Yes, Eldest Young Master." A guard went up and grasped Qi Ling's arm before walking out of the crowd.
With strength called up from somewhere, Qi Ling opened her mouth and chomped on the guard's arm. The pain made the guard let go, and Qi Ling took advantage of the opportunity to swiftly run in the other direction.
"You want to run?" Qi Mo's gaze was menacing. He swiftly reached Qi Ling and tightly clutched her shoulder. "Little b*tch, let me see where you can run now."
Qi Ling's face turned pale, but she suddenly saw the two approaching figures, and her eyes lit up. "Brother! Sister Yun!"
Qi Su caught sight of Qi Ling in Qi Mo's hold at first glance, especially the bright red handprint on her face and the profusely bleeding wound on her forehead. Pain stung his heart.
"Xiao Ling!"
Swish!
Before Qi Mo could react, a shout was heard from in front of them, and a tornado approached them head-on, sending his body back a few steps.
Qi Su frantically protected Qi Ling in his arms and furiously glared at Qi Mo. Then, he looked down at the girl's flushed face with heartache, his eyes full of guilt and pain.
"Xiao Ling, Brother wasn't able to protect you. Are you okay? Does it hurt?"
Looking at Qi Su's anxious face, Qi Ling shook her head. Her eyes were sparkling as she raised her hand to gently wipe away the youth's tears.
"Brother, Xiao Ling doesn't hurt. Don't cry. It really doesn't hurt..."
Her cheek and forehead were clearly hurting, but she could not say it out loud, because she didn't want to make her brother sad...
Qi Su set Qi Ling down, turned to Yun Luofeng and solemnly requested, "Miss Yun, please help me take care of my sister."
Originally, everyone was focused on Qi Su and did not discover Yun Luofeng behind him, but Qi Su's words made everyone turn to look at her...
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Chapter 1813:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (4)
When Qi Mo saw the woman in snow-white clothes, shock appeared in his eyes. Of course, his shock wasn't due to Yun Luofeng's stunning beauty. It was due to terror deep in his heart!
Too alike! They look too alike! This woman and Yun Yueqing looked too alike!
If she was not 20 or so years younger, then he would truly suspect that Yun Yueqing had returned!
"Qi Mo!" After leaving Qi Ling with Yun Luofeng, Qi Su slowly turned his head. His bone-chilling gaze was akin to a sharp blade, mercilessly slicing into Qi Mo's flesh and bones.
"Back then, I made a deal with you. If I could turn the Qi Family medicine store in Fenglin Town into a household name within one year, you would let Xiao Ling go. Are you going back on your word now?"
Qi Su's eyes were brimming with killing intent at that moment. He wished nothing more than to charge over and kill Qi Mo. However, he also understood that he could not be rash.
Revenge is a dish best served cold! Once he gathered enough strength, he would certainly make these people meet a tragic end!
Qi Mo was frightened by Qi Su's gaze. His face was somewhat pale, and he had difficulty breathing.
Perhaps sensing Qi Mo's trouble, Qi Zheng's eyebrows knitted, and he soundlessly resolved the stream of pressure for him. Qi Zheng's severe gaze landed on Qi Su's face like a knife.
"Qi Su, this matter can't be blamed on Mo'er. It was my decision!"
Qi Su snorted. He did not expect anything from the Qi Family ever since he learned their true colors. He was not the slightest bit surprised by Qi Zheng's words.
"People say that a tiger won't eat his children no matter how ferocious he is, so I truly don't understand why you must force my sister and me to our deaths!" Qi Su's eyes were full of rage, and his clenched fists were cracking.
"Force you?" Qi Zheng frowned. "Since when did I force you? If it weren't for Qi Ling acting unbridled herself, why would so many things happen? If she did not entice the old family head of the Qian Family, why would he name her particularly?"
In other words, Old Man Qian only took a liking to Qi Ling because Qi Ling acted unbridled. If she maintained her reserved manner, why would he want to marry her? Could it be that it was a woman's own fault for a man taking a liking to her? The bandits were the innocent party?
"Qi Zheng, you appear to have forgotten that Qi Ling is only five years old!"
A five-year-old girl seducing an old man? Was that possible?
Perhaps because Qi Su was too enraged, he did not call Qi Zheng 'father' and directly called his name instead.
As expected, his referral caused Qi Zheng to tremble from anger. His face was imposing without doing anything.
"What impudence! You unfilial son, how dare you be so unfilial! Due to our relationship as father and son, I gave you the Qi Family medicine store in Fengling Town, but I didn't expect you to pay me back like this." Qi Zheng's face was icy. "Since it's like that, then I will take back the medicine store. Return everything from the medicine store to me. Hand everything over-not only the prescription for the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid but also the money you earned from selling the medicinal liquid!"
Qi Zheng finally voiced his objective. More than that, his chest was puffed up, evidently not seeing anything wrong with his actions.
So what if the prescription was left to Qi Su by Yun Yueqing? The Qi Family medicine store belonged to the Qi Family in the end, so what was wrong about him demanding everything from the medicine store back?
"Let's not talk about the prescription, the money alone... There's not a tael of it!" Qi Su harrumphed and watched Qi Zheng with an aloof expression. His gaze was as though he was looking at a stranger.
"An unfilial son, an unfilial son as expected!" Qi Zheng was angrily pointing at Qi Su. "As your father, I order you to hand everything over. These are all meant to be given to your elder brother! Your brother is the eldest son of the Qi Family, so he should logically inherit everything. You are the second son, so making sure you are fed is more than enough. What right do you have to compete with your brother?"
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Chapter 1814:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (5)
Clap, clap, clap!
A wave of clapping was heard, immediately followed by a masculine derisive and mocking laughter.
"This is my first time seeing someone so biased. Your second son achieved this accomplishment with his hard work, why should he hand it over to someone?"
"Who are you? How dare you mind our Qi Family's business?!" Qi Zheng asked between clenched teeth as he furiously watched the slowly approaching Qi Lao'er.
Swish swish swish!
Just as he finished speaking, several hidden guards descended from the sky and drew out an icy longsword, settling it on his neck.
Qi Zheng's face turned livid instantly. However, he was at the mercy of someone else's sword, so he did not dare to say anything rashly.
"You again!" Qi Mo recognized this man with a single look. "What's the relationship between you and Qi Su? Why do you keep helping him several times?"
Qi Lao'er snorted. "I need to purchase spirit-gathering medicinal Liquid from him, so I will help him of course."
Hearing this, Qi Zheng released a breath of relief.
"If all you want is the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid, then all's well. Make your guards release me. After I obtain the prescription, I will provide the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid to you."
Hearing this, Qi Su was startled, his gaze toward Qi Lao'er filling with worry. He was afraid Qi Lao'er would agree.
If it was like that, then his and Yun Luofeng's plan would wither into nothing.
In contrast, Yun Luofeng remained calm the whole time, her hand was gently patting Qi Ling's back, without a single ripple in her placid eyes.
Qi Ling hid her entire body in Yun Luofeng's embrace, and only a little head peeked out to timidly look at Qi Zheng and his son.
Faced with Qi Zheng's anticipation and Qi Su's worry, Qi Lao'er suddenly chuckled and said, "That's quite a good idea. However..."
Qi Zheng paused, a smile turning up on his lips. "If I have to cooperate with the shameless Qi Family... I would rather choose Qi Su. At least I would worry less about his character."
Qi Zheng's face drastically changed. Looking at the resolute Qi Lao'er, fury burned in his eyes.
"Qi Su has no power or authority, but the Qi Family is a big family and a powerful business. You will certainly regret rejecting the Qi Family and choosing to cooperate with Qi Su."
"I don't know whether I will regret it." Qi Lao'er smiled, baring his pearly teeth, making him appear eerie and chilly. "However, I do know that you will definitely regret it. Get lost!"
Bang!
Qi Lao'er fiercely kicked Qi Zheng in the chest, sending him flying back in an instant. He swatted off his sleeve and retracted his leg as he icily said, "From now on, if you take another step inside Fenglin Town, I will find someone to break your leg!"
Qi Zheng was frightened by the strength behind Qi Lao'er's leg. He scrambled up with difficulty and ran off.
Qi Mo was also dumbfounded. Without waiting for Qi Lao'er to make him leave, he hurriedly chased after Qi Zheng.
Qi Lao'er turned to face Qi Su with a faint smile. "Second Young Master Qi, you previously said this was your family business and did not wish for other people to interfere, so I did not do anything to them and only helped you chase them off. I believe that they will regret it when you grow to be powerful."
Qi Su had the best talent in the Qi Family, Yun Yueqing would not take him on as a disciple otherwise. However, he was too young still and still had a long way to go, but he only needed time. Eventually, the entire Qi Family would fall into his hands.
This was why Qi Lao'er said that Qi Zheng would regret it!
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Chapter 1815:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (6)
Qi Su turned to walk to Qi Ling's side, his eyes full of heartache. "Xiao Ling, do you blame Brother for not seeking retribution from the Qi Family?"
Qi Ling shook her head, her resolve unwavering. "I know Brother wants to conceal his strength and bid his time until he has enough power to make the Qi Family fall without any chance of recovery. My temporary grievance will only make Brother's eventual revenge greater."
Qi Ling was raised in a place like the Qi Estate since she was young and was taught by Yun Yueqing, so how could she be a naive little girl?
It wasn't a problem that Qi Su didn't deal with the Qi Family since he wasn't powerful enough yet. As soon as he obtained enough power, it would be the Qi Family's doomsday!
"Xiao Ling, the Qi Family's empire was built by Master, so I will take back what belongs to us little by little!" Qi Su's eyes were cast down, viciousness glimmering in his eyes.
His master helped the Qi Family raise its strength in order to make the Qi Family become his shield and guarantee his safety for his whole life. The mountain range conquered by his master did end up in his hands. But after Master went missing, those people threatened to harm Xiao Ling to force him to hand over the mountain range to them. For his sister's safety, he could only give up the wealth in his hands.
Yun Luofeng suddenly broke her silence after s moment of contemplation. "Qi Su, since the medicine store belongs to the Qi Family, then return it to them."
Uncle Zhao frowned, his tone clearly unfriendly, "Miss, the Qi Family's medicine store was managed by Second Young Master Qi until now, why should his work benefit those people? I know you are Second Young Master's friend, but aren't you overstepping your boundaries by deciding this for him?"
In comparison, Qi Lao'er also realized something and he looked toward Yun Luofeng with praise in his eyes. No wonder Qi Su took a liking to this woman, she truly had extraordinary abilities and when she considered a problem she was more thorough than anyone else.
Evidently, upon seeing Qi Su keeping Yun Luofeng by his side, Qi Lao'er reasonably assumed their relationship wasn't ordinary and did not consider her to be the creator of the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid at all.
"The medicine store is under the Qi Family's control, but does the deed also belong to the Qi Family?" Yun Luofeng ignored Uncle Zhao's words and kept her eyes on Qi Su.
Suddenly realizing something, Qi Su nodded.
"Although Second Prince helped me chase the Qi Family's people away today, the Qi Family's medicine store currently belongs to the Qi Family. Naturally, I can't continue to manage the Qi Family's medicine store." Qi Su smiled. "Uncle Zhao, Miss Yun is my good friend, and she has a good suggestion. If you want to follow me, why don't we open another medicine store? How about it?"
Anyway, within this month, the medicinal herbs inside the Qi Family's medicine store were essentially all sold, and he possessed a large amount of wealth, so he had the capital to break away from the Qi Family.
Only then did Uncle Zhao come to a realization and shame flashed through his face. "So that's Miss Yun's plan. I have misunderstood Miss Yun. Indeed, the Qi Family's medicine store belongs to the Qi Family, so regardless of how successful we are, the Qi Family can take it back. So why don't we strike out on our own instead?"
Uncle Zhao paused briefly before continuing, "Young Master, this old servant is willing to follow Young Master and absolutely won't return to the Qi Family to be loyal to that nitwit!"
"Great!" Qi Su was obviously pleased. "Uncle Zhao, why don't we open a medicine store in Empire City this time? I will make the Qi Family unable to remain in Empire City!"
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Chapter 1816:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (7)
He was cooperating with the Second Prince of Tianqi Kingdom and he possessed the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid and puppets, so it wouldn't be long until he defeated the Qi Family!
"Brother..." Qi Ling's heart contracted and she subconsciously clutched Qi Su's hand while tightly biting her lips and asking, "... are we returning to Empire City?"
That place could be considered to be the nightmare in Qi Ling's heart. Upon hearing the words 'Empire City', she started trembling, and her face drained of color.
"Xiao Ling, we left in a sorry state last time, but this time we are powerfully returning!" Qi Su comforted Qi Ling's fragile mind. "Moreover, don't you want to see Mother?"
Qi Ling shuddered and lowered her head. Some time later, she finally looked up. "I don't want Mother, I want Auntie Yun."
Qi Su helplessly smiled. A year ago, when they were kicked out of the estate, their biological mother was powerless to do anything but helplessly watch as they left.
Could they blame her though?
Previously, when his master was here, it caused their mother's position in the Qi Family to be very high and Qi Zheng respected her a lot. However, a year after Master disappeared, those people determined Master to be dead, and their mother's status was worse than a maidservant.
Her talent was not very good, so even if Master wanted to help her raise her strength, she couldn't do it. So she truly could not be blamed for it...
"Brother, I don't want to be a trash anymore." Qi Ling looked up, her big eyes brightly shining. "I want to cultivate. I will persist through it no matter how painful it is. If I have the strength, then I can go to the Forest of Heaven's Trial to find Auntie Yun. She must be alive still..."
"Xiao Ling, your body can't handle it." Qi Su's heart jolted. He looked down at the girl in front of him, helplessness leaking out of his eyes.
"Brother, I want to try it again..."
Inside Qi Ling's young heart, she had stubbornly believed that Yun Yueqing would definitely return to their side as long as she could cultivate.
Yun Luofeng stood beside the brother and sister, and her eyes were dark as though she was contemplating something.
"Brother, Ling'er isn't afraid of pain or of death! I only want Auntie Yun to come back!"
Of Qi Ling was given another chance to choose, she would not allow Yun Yueqing to risk her life. She would rather be a trash for life than to allow Auntie Yun to step into that dangerous place.
However, Qi Ling did not know anything back then and had no idea what Yun Yueqing was doing. It wasn't until she grew older that she understood why the woman who was warm like a mother suddenly disappeared.
"If she wants to try, then let her try it."
Just as Qi Su was about to deny her, a voice spoke, causing him to start.
Qi Su quickly recovered and shook his head with a wry smile. "Miss Yun, Xiao Ling's build is a bit special and she will be in endless pain when she cultivates. If she forcefully cultivates, her blood vessels will certainly burst, and she will die."
He looked at Qi Ling again, his eyes full of gentleness. "When Ling'er just turned two, Master wanted to teach her to cultivate but discovered her body's peculiarity. Hence, she went to the Forest of Heaven's Trial to find a spirit plant called the nine-star spirit fruit. This fruit can help Xiao Ling forcefully cultivate. Who knew she would go and never return..."
Yun Luofeng slightly narrowed her eyes. Besides Qi Ling's special build, she had also discovered Qi Ling's memory surpassed that of normal people.
Normally, memories from before someone was two years old should be easily forgotten. Yet, she remembered them clearly, and her memory about Yun Yueqing was remarkable.
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Chapter 1817:- The Qi Family Finding Trouble (8)
After a moment of consideration, Yun Luofeng looked up and said, "If you can believe me, then give Qi Ling to me, and I will help her."
Let's not speak of the nine-star spirit fruit, even the normal nine-star fruit was very hard to buy and a person had to go to the Forest of Heaven's Trial to find one. Hence, she could only use other methods to help Qi Ling.
Qi Su was startled and started contemplating it with a frown. It was not that he did not trust Yun Luofeng, but enabling Qi Ling to cultivate was something impossible.
Hence, after a moment, he turned to look at Qi Ling. "I will leave this for Xiao Ling to decide on her own. I can't help her make this type of decision."
After the Qi Family raggedly retreated, the crowd around them also dispersed almost completely. Besides Qi Su's subordinates, only Qi Lao'er and his people remained.
"I want to follow Sister Yun." Qi Ling made the decision without much thought.
Although Qi Su already knew her decision, he still trembled. "Xiao Ling, are you sure?"
"Yes." Qi Ling nodded, and the corner of her eyes unconsciously reddened. "I want to find Auntie Yun. I also... don't want to be sold by Daddy again."
"Since you have decided, then you must persist in walking this path." Qi Su took a deep breath and clapped Qi Ling's shoulders. "Brother will support you no matter what."
Yun Luofeng lifted her hand and pulled Qi Ling to her side before looking up at Qi Su, a faint smile turning up on her wicked and stunning face. "I will take her away for a month. During this month, prepare for our departure to Empire City. Also..."
Originally, Yun Luofeng was speaking normally, but then, her voice did not enter through his ears and directly rang inside his mind.
Spiritual sound transmittance!
Why shocked Qi Su even more was the content of the spirit transmittance...
It was actually the prescription for the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid? She actually directly gave the prescription to him! And had him make the medicinal liquid as well?
"I will also temporarily give my space ring to you for safekeeping. I hope you won't disappoint me."
Yun Luofeng pulled off her space ring and placed it in front of Qi Su.
Qi Su swept his mental energy over it and grew more shocked.
These... these were all the spirit herbs necessary to make the spirit-gathering medicinal liquid? Where did she obtain so many spirit herbs? There was more in here than everything in the Qi Family's possession!
However, Qi Su knew what he should ask and what he should not ask, especially with so many people present. Hence, his inquiries were swallowed back before they reached his lips.
However, he inwardly decided that he would not betray Yun Luofeng in this lifetime and also would not be unworthy of her trust!
In truth, it was not a reckless action for Yun Luofeng to give the prescription and spirit herbs to him. First, this pair of brother and sister once swore to the heavens. Second, Qi Ling was beside her.
In this world, Qi Ling was undoubtedly the most important family member to Qi Su. Since he dared to give his sister to her, why didn't she dare to give him the prescription?
Moreover, Qi Su was conducting business on her behalf, and she deeply believed that she should not use anyone she doubted and should not doubt anyone she used! She chose him, so she would not doubt him!
"Qi Ling, let's go." Yun Luofeng held Qi Ling's hand and sent a glance at Qi Su. "In a month, I will bring Qi Ling back and come to find you."
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In an extremely dangerous mountain range overrun by bristles and thorns, a woman in white held a sword in her left hand to slash through the bristles blocking her path and held a fair and delicate little girl in her right hand.
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Chapter 1818:- Princess, Run! (1)
"This is deep into Lingchuan Mountain, so there shouldn't be anyone coming to disturb us." Yun Luofeng stopped walking and turned to the little lolita beside her and asked, "Qi Ling, are you prepared?"
The little lolita lightly bit her lips, determination shining in her bright eyes. "I'm prepared."
Yun Luofeng wickedly smiled. "I don't have a spirit fruit to help you, so this might hurt. If you can endure it, then you won't be a trash any longer."
In truth, Yun Luofeng knew a method that would be able to help Qi Ling since the first time she met her. However, the process was very painful, so how could she withstand it at such a young age? Hence, Yun Luofeng never mentioned helping her. It wasn't until a few days ago when she said those words herself outside of the Qi Family medicine store that Yun Luofeng decided to lend her a hand.
"Sister, Ling'er isn't afraid." Radiant light like the sun sparkled in Qi Ling's eyes, glimmering with hope.
"Then sit down first and attempt to cultivate. You should know the technique for cultivation. Endure it no matter how painful it is, I won't let you die," Yun Luofeng firmly said as she watched Qi Ling.
"Okay." Qi Ling was sitting cross-legged as her mind recalled the cultivation technique that Yun Yueqing taught her.
Spirit energy gathered in front of her, slowly forming a layer of thick fog. The thick fog penetrated Qi Ling's pores and wanted to burrow into her, but at that moment a sharp pain shot through Qi Ling, causing her to shudder and her face to instantly turn pale.
At the same time, a hand was placed on her back, and a warm power transmitted from the hand into her body, soothing her pain.
However, Qi Ling's cultivation was different from Yun Xiao extracting blood from his heart. The spirit energy in God Code Space could numb Yun Xiao from the pain when he extracted his blood, but it could not completely numb Qi Ling's sense of pain.
Hence, her body would jolt with every trace of spirit energy that entered, but she tightly bit her lips and did not utter a sound.
"Qi Ling, if you can't persist, don't worry. We can wait until we find the spirit fruit to help you cultivate." Yun Luofeng's voice came from behind Qi Ling, but it did not move Qi Ling's heart at all.
She could only choke five words out due to the pain, "Want to find... Auntie Yun."
She could not give up!
Seeing her like this, Yun Luofeng did not say anything more and placidly sent spirit energy into Qi Ling. The spirit energy could not eliminate her pain, but it could save her life!
As long as Qi Ling successfully made the spirit energy pass through her veins, she would not experience so much pain when she cultivated in the future. This first step was crucially vital!
The spirit energy inside her both grew more and more and wanted to break through her veins. Due to the gathering of the spirit energy, Qi Ling started trembling.
No matter what, Qi Ling was merely a five-year-old child. She could refrain from making a sound but she could not control her tears. Her fair and delicate face was quickly drenched with tears.
If there was not a conviction in her heart to support her, perhaps she would have given up already...
Minutes and seconds passed. The sky turned from dawn to dusk.
Qi Ling nearly fainted from the pain, but due to the spirit energy given to her by Yun Luofeng, her mind felt strangely clear.
Finally... just as Qi Ling could not withstand it anymore, an explosion was heard. Her body could not support her anymore and she fell back.
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Chapter 1819:- Princess, Run! (2)
Before her body could hit the ground, two arms caught her from behind.
"Sister Yun... did I succeed?" Qi Ling had a mournful smile on her lips, and her pale face was drained of color. Her breathing was very weak, as though she would disappear at any moment.
Yun Luofeng quickly pulled out a stalk of spirit herb from the space to feed it to her. When she consumed the spirit herb, she slowly recovered.
"Yes, you succeeded. You are no longer a trash."
Yun Luofeng's words did not make Qi Ling happy. She lowered her head and dejectedly said, "If I was old enough back then, I absolutely wouldn't have let Auntie Yun take a risk. She wouldn't leave my brother and me then..."
"Sister, do you know? Besides Brother, Auntie Yun is the one who treats me the best, even better than my mother! A year ago, when my brother and I were kicked out of the Qi Family, Mother stood by the side and watched." Qi Ling kept her head lowered. "I know she wasn't strong enough and could not resist against Daddy, but... why didn't she dare to even say a word? Even a word would have been good enough. Then at least... I wouldn't feel so bad."
She did not hate her mother, nor did she resent her. She merely felt sad that Mother did not dare to say a word because she was timid and looked on helplessly as they left the Qi Estate.
Even Auntie Yun, who was unrelated to her by blood, was willing to take a risk for her, so why was her mother so weak? Wasn't there a saying that a woman might be weak but would be unexpectedly strong as a mother? If she had a child in the future, she absolutely wouldn't let them be bullied!
"That's good, I am not a trash anymore. From now on, I can protect Brother! I also need to go to the Forest of Heaven's Trial to find Auntie Yun."
When Qi Ling said her last sentence, her eyes were shining, as though she was a different person. In truth, Yun Luofeng herself did not understand why she had such a good impression of Qi Ling even though she hadn't known Qi Ling for long. This favorable impression was natural, so she was clueless about the cause.
"Qi Ling, I injected a lot of spirit energy into you just now. The spirit energy is very pure and has remained inside your body. Absorb it now and it can help you raise your strength."
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Originally, Yun Luofeng thought that coming here for a month would be enough. Who would have known that three months would have passed by the time Qi Ling finished cultivating.
In these three months, Yun Luofeng also did not neglect her cultivation and would frequently go find spirit beasts to fight with. This allowed her cultivation to strengthen and stabilize at the god level.
Of course, Yun Luofeng reaped a bigger reward when she accidentally stumbled into a mountain cave a month ago. She discovered quite a number of corpses in there, and for some unknown reason, their death energy did not dissipate after they died and accumulated inside the cave instead.
Hence, Yun Luofeng released her skeleton army. After absorbing the death energy, the strength of the skeleton army soared to Sage Lord-level advanced-rank and was only a step from god level.
Although the skeleton army was only at Sage Lord-level advanced-rank, Yun Luofeng believed that they would not lose against god level cultivators.
In addition to the growth of the skeleton army, the power under Yun Luofeng grew quite a bit as well. The gold-seeking hamsters consumed spirit herbs with everything they had over these three months, so they all reached sage level. Milk Tea and Queen Hamster were bordering on a breakthrough and could nearly advance to god level.
Unfortunately, Huohuo and Chacha hadn't found a method to raise their strength yet. As for Xiao Mo, he was in no hurry since his strength originated from the God Code Space.
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Chapter 1820:- Princess, Run! (3)
Xiao Mo's strength would rise every time that God Code Space enlarged.
Little Tree recently started studiously cultivating. He was originally the strongest out of everyone, but now even Milk Tea was close to surpassing him, so how could he not worry? Thankfully, he had reached half-god level some time ago, so he would probably be the first spirit beast to break through to god level.
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Lingchuan Mountain
A group of people were having a confrontation with a few spirit beasts.
There was a young girl dressed in pink standing in the center being protected by everyone. She had a cute and exquisite face, but her clothes were splattered by blood and her delicate face was very pale.
"Your Highness the Princess, we will protect you so you can leave here first," the lead guard said, his expression determined in the face of possible death.
"No, I can't leave!" There was fear in the girl's eyes, but her voice was staunchly determined. "If I leave, my mission this time will dissolve into ashes!"
"Princess, if you don't leave, aren't you giving those people what they want? They purposefully made you come and find xuanxin grass in order to utilize the spirit beasts in Lingchuan Mountain to deal with you." The guard's face was anxious as he worriedly watched the ferocious beasts.
It was not that the imperial clan did not have any experts, but how could those people allow the princess to take those experts with her?
They purposefully used the princess's filial piety to force the princess to go and find xuanxin grass so that the princess would be killed without a doubt! Those people were truly cruel!
While those guards attempted to persuade the girl, an enormous spirit beast suddenly tore open a guard's chest, and the guard instantly fell onto the ground.
Almost immediately, the beast had charged to the front of the girl.
The girl was pale from fright, and she could not move. Her eyes were full of fright as she looked on helplessly as the spirit beast leaped toward her.
Swish!
Just as the girl thought she would die without a doubt, a branch pierced through the sky and was embedded in the beast's head. The beast's claw stopped a mere centimeter from the girl, and then it fell down from the air and roughly dropped onto the ground with a bang.
However, this was not the end.
The other spirit beasts that were tangling with the guards also had branches penetrate them. They dropped to the ground without any warning and didn't rise again.
Everyone was stupefied and they turned to look at the origin of the branches. They found a woman in white clothes slowly walking out of the trees. The woman was very young, about 20 something years old. Her face was beautiful enough to overturn nations, and no one could overlook it.
"Miss, was it you who saved us?" a guard asked while respectfully cupping his fists.
The woman looked young, but how could anyone who appeared deep in Lingchuan Mountain be ordinary?
"Oh, Sister Mu, it's you?"
While everyone tried to guess the woman's identity, a little head peeled out from behind the woman. She stuck her tongue out and said, "Sister Yun said there was someone disturbing our cultivation, so we came to take a look. I didn't expect it would be you running into trouble."
"You are..." the girl was startled. "You are Qi Ling? Qi Su's younger sister? Why are you here?"
After hearing their conversation, Yun Luofeng slowly retracted her imposing aura.
So she was an old friend of the Qi siblings?
An innocent smile spread on Qi Ling's face. "It was Sister Yun who brought me here. She said she had a way to help me cultivate, so I came with her. Oh right, Sister Yun is my teacher. She allowed me to not be a trash anymore."
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