Becoming An Immortal Begins With Marrying A Wife

Chapter 249: Dream of Countless Fairies (12)

Spring turned into summer, and time unknowingly arrived at the height of summer.

The weather became hot.

The cicadas outside the window were chirping, while the people inside the room went crazy.

Heaven and Earth Sect, conference room.

Xiao Qingyue, the sect master, sat at a table with the high-ranking members of the sect and three representatives from the Mysterious Yellow Sect, discussing the merger of the two sects.

These three representatives from the Mysterious Yellow Sect were the Nascent Soul elders who had not participated in the attack on the Heaven and Earth Sect and held opposing views on the attack.

Therefore, they were qualified to attend this meeting as representatives of the Mysterious Yellow Sect.

However, although they were attending, they did not have the right to express their opinions, only the right to witness.

This meeting was mainly for internal discussions within the Heaven and Earth Sect.

There were two factions in the discussion.

On one side was the newly formed faction led by Xiao Qingyue, consisting of elders from various halls.

On the other side was the elder faction led by the Grand Elder, consisting of a few surviving core elders.

Due to heavy casualties during the war between the two sects, there were now only three members left in the elder faction.

They were the Grand Elder, the Fourth Elder, and the Eighth Elder.

As for the other six core elders, they had all died.

Apart from the Ninth Elder, the other five were killed by Cao Dian.

As for the Ninth Elder, he died in retaliation by Chen An after the war, being killed by Chen An's curse from a distance.

Although there were only three members left in the elder faction, all three of them were at the late stage of Nascent Soul cultivation, and their overall strength was not inferior to Xiao Qingyue's faction.

They might even be slightly stronger.

"Qingyue, your seniority is not enough. It will be difficult for you to control the overall situation after the merger of the two sects. It would be more appropriate for me to become the sect master after the merger," said the Grand Elder.

"After all, many high-ranking members of the Mysterious Yellow Sect are familiar with me. If I take on the role of sect master after the merger, I can be responsible for managing the sect's affairs, which will reduce potential disputes."

"After the sect stabilizes, I will hand over the position of sect master to you. The sect will belong to the younger generation."

The Grand Elder looked at Xiao Qingyue across the table with a kind expression on his old face.

In the past, elders like him, whose lifespan was coming to an end, would not bother to get involved in sect affairs.

They would only stay in their own Cave Mansion, cultivating in seclusion, seeking breakthroughs in cultivation to prolong their lives.

But now things were different.

After the merger of the two sects, the sect master would have sole control over the "Heaven and Earth" and "Mysterious Yellow" tokens, using them to unlock the treasures and legacies of the ancient Mysterious Yellow Sect.

Faced with such great benefits, it was impossible not to fight for them.

Xiao Qingyue was well aware that these three old men in front of her were coveting the treasures of the Mysterious Yellow Sect.

However, she couldn't and wouldn't give up the position of sect master after the merger of the two sects.

Strictly speaking, this position belonged to Chen An.

And she was just a puppet sect master supported by Chen An.

As a puppet, she had no decision-making power.

Based on this, Xiao Qingyue chose to directly confront them and said:

"Grand Elder, there are some things that we can discuss openly."

"You make it sound so nice, but it's nothing more than coveting the treasures of the Mysterious Yellow Sect, wanting to use them to break through."

"But unfortunately, that's not possible."

"However, as compensation, I can try to help the three of you break through to the Soul Formation stage."

In order to persuade these three elders to give up their coveting of the treasures, Xiao Qingyue took the liberty to offer this condition.

She believed that Chen An would agree. If Chen An didn't agree, then she wouldn't be the puppet sect master anymore.

Whoever wants to be the sect master can be the sect master.

After all, even a puppet without the power to make decisions is not even worth a dog's attention.

"Qingyue, since you brought this up, I won't beat around the bush anymore."

"In the two sect wars, we elders have put in so much effort, with some dead and others injured. Is this how you treat us?"

"The value of the treasure from the Mysterious Yellow Sect is well known to everyone. Do you really think you can monopolize it? That's too much, isn't it?"

The elder spoke discontentedly.

The fourth elder also expressed dissatisfaction: "Qingyue, you are so greedy. If those senior brothers who sacrificed themselves in the two sect wars knew, they wouldn't let you off even if they were ghosts."

The eighth elder also added pressure: "Qingyue, don't disappoint us elders."

Faced with the moral blackmail of the three core elders, Xiao Qingyue remained silent and just gave a glance to the elder of the Hundred Herbs Hall beside her.

The elder of the Hundred Herbs Hall immediately understood and confronted the three core elders, speaking with extreme disdain:

"Huh, you three old fools who rely on your age and experience, you sure know how to talk!"

"If it weren't for your greed for that treasure and your reckless attack on the Mysterious Yellow Sect, would we have suffered such heavy casualties?"

"And what about you so-called elders? When the battle turned against us, you fled and surrendered. Yet you have the audacity to boast about your achievements?"

"This two sect war was resolved by the sect master alone!"

"Therefore, the sect master can distribute the treasure however she wants. It's not your turn to have a share!"

The elder of the Hundred Herbs Hall used the term "lackeys" to describe the three core elders, criticizing them harshly and faithfully supporting their immediate superior, Xiao Qingyue.

The elder's words made the elders' faces turn pale and hot with anger.

Seeing that everyone had laid their cards on the table, the elder decided to drop the act and stood up, slamming the table:

"Young man, don't be too arrogant!"

When we, the predecessors, were shedding blood and sweat for the Heaven and Earth Sect, you were just little kids playing in the mud!"

"Qingyue, I'll leave it at that today. If you want to monopolize that treasure, don't blame us for turning against you!"

After saying these words, the elder turned around and left.

The fourth and eighth elders followed suit, each leaving with a cold snort.

After they had gone far away, the eighth elder couldn't help but ask with some apprehension, "Elder, is it really a good idea to confront that despicable person like this?"

"After all, we don't know the extent of her strength."

"I'm not sure, and I can't help but feel uneasy."

Recalling the scene where Xiao Qingyue killed everyone that day, the eighth elder was filled with worry.

The elder also had some doubts, but when he thought about his limited remaining lifespan, his eyes became firm:

"Don't panic. The reason that despicable person was so powerful that day was probably due to some secret medicine or technique, which can only temporarily enhance her strength at a great cost."

"And now, it should be difficult for her to display that kind of power again."

"Otherwise, with her personality, she would have attacked us as soon as we confronted her."

"But think about it, when we confronted her just now, that despicable person didn't dare to make a sound. She only let her subordinates speak, which shows that she still fears us."

The elder spoke with reason and evidence, but he himself couldn't fully believe it.

But there was no other choice. In order to obtain that treasure and achieve Soul Formation, he had to take this risky path.

The other two elders felt the same way and didn't say anything more.

...

In the meeting room, Xiao Qingyue sat in the main seat, her face completely dark.

Just now, the Elder tore off his face and threatened her in public, causing her to lose her dignity and face as the Sect Master.

"Sect Master, that old man just disrespected you like that. Why didn't you directly suppress him and use him as an example to deter others?" The Elder of Baocao Hall asked angrily and puzzled.

His protective behavior seemed to be dissatisfied with Xiao Qingyue, but it was also a hidden way of testing her.

He wanted to use the method of observing her words and expressions to test whether the strength she displayed that day was special or normal.

Xiao Qingyue could become the Sect Master of the Heaven and Earth Sect, naturally, she was not foolish.

She knew what the Elder of Baocao Hall was thinking, so she explained to him:

"After all, those three are elders of the Heaven and Earth Sect. We still need to give them some face. We can't be too extreme."

"Otherwise, it would not be conducive to the stability of the sect."

"However, if those three continue to be so stubborn, then don't blame me for not giving them any face."

After saying this last sentence, Xiao Qingyue did not give her subordinates a chance to ask any more questions. She directly left the sect meeting room with a thought.

There was no way, she was not Chen An, she couldn't suppress the whole scene with her own strength.

Therefore, when facing the elders tearing off their faces and the confusion of her subordinates, she could only choose to leave the scene with some frustration, so as not to expose the fact that she lacked confidence if she stayed for too long.

...

In the Cave Mansion of the Heaven and Earth Sect's Sect Master.

Xiao Qingyue felt annoyed in her heart. As soon as she returned to her room, she took off all her clothes and lay on the bed, wanting to close her eyes and calm her spirit for a moment to relieve all the troubles she had encountered today.

However, when one calms down, the worries in one's heart will only be infinitely magnified. One will keep thinking and thinking, the more one thinks, the angrier one gets, and the angrier one gets, the more one thinks. Thinking and getting angry, the whole person becomes extremely uncomfortable.

So annoying!

Those old men, they used to only focus on closed-door cultivation, and I, as the Sect Master, took care of everything!

Now that there are benefits, they want to forcefully intervene and take a share!

Truly shameless!

No, I am just a puppet Sect Master, why should I be so angry?

That treasure belongs to that thief, and the true position of the Sect Master also belongs to him. These troubles should be left for him to deal with. I can't let him sit comfortably behind the scenes and reap the benefits!

Xiao Qingyue suddenly understood, and sat up from the bed. She took out the sound transmission talisman that she had exchanged contact information with Chen An before, and sent him a message:

"Some people don't know their place and want to snatch the treasure left by the Ancient Mysterious Yellow Sect in your possession."

"Who?" Chen An replied almost instantly.

Xiao Qingyue continued to transmit her voice: "The Grand Elder, the Fourth Elder, and the Eighth Elder."

Chen An asked, "Just the three of them?"

Xiao Qingyue replied, "Yes."

After a moment of silence, Chen An ruthlessly struck back:

"You can't handle just these three people, and you have to bother me, the person responsible for reaping the benefits behind the scenes. You really are a lousy Sect Master."

"You...!" Xiao Qingyue was infuriated.

Chen An felt that she wanted to take credit without doing any work, so he threatened her: "If you can't even handle such a small matter, then I'll find someone else to sit in the position of Sect Master. You can just be a vase in peace."

Xiao Qingyue fell silent for a moment.

She was hit by Chen An's words.

She did want to take credit without doing any work and couldn't stand Chen An reaping the benefits.

Seeing her silence, Chen An quickly spoke again:

"Lord Zongzhu, your hidden intentions are still too obvious, there's no need for it."

"Since you want to be the Zongzhu, then you have to work for me."

"Don't just think about enjoying the glory of being the Zongzhu without fulfilling the duties of being the Zongzhu."

These words sound reasonable, but in fact, they are full of double standards.

Xiao Qingyue also detected the double standards in them and immediately retorted defiantly, "And what about you? What duties have you fulfilled? What entitles you to sit back and enjoy the rewards behind the scenes?"

Chen An laughed and repeated his previous statement, saying, "Based on me saving the Heaven and Earth Sect, reclaiming the Mysterious Yellow Sect, and providing shelter for the current Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect, based on these three points, I can sit back and enjoy the rewards behind the scenes."

After saying that, he added, "Don't agree? If you don't agree, you can fight me until you agree! But can you do it? Can you?"

"..."

Xiao Qingyue was left speechless by the retort.

At this moment, she finally realized clearly that the relationship between her and Chen An was unequal, destined for oppression and exploitation by Chen An.

After a while, Chen An's voice came through again, "I see that being the puppet Zongzhu seems quite tiring for you, so if that's the case, I'll find someone else to take the position of Zongzhu."

"No!"

For the first time, Xiao Qingyue refused.

Chen An's voice turned a bit cold, "There's no such thing as 'no'. For me, as long as the sect can be managed well, it doesn't matter who becomes the Zongzhu."

"Husband, I beg you."

Xiao Qingyue knew that Chen An responded better to softness than to toughness, so she immediately softened her attitude and called him "husband" without any pressure.

Although it was a bit unfair to do so, compared to losing face in front of the high-ranking members of the sect, she would rather be bullied by Chen An.

After all, no matter how lacking in emotions or how much resentment she had, Chen An was at least her man.

Being submissive in front of her own man was the most bearable form of humiliation for her.

Chen An understood the principle of moderation and did not oppress Xiao Qingyue too much.

Seeing her submit so meekly, he said to her, "Since you want to be the Zongzhu so much, then I'll let you continue for now. But whether you can continue or not will depend on your future performance."

"Husband, I will work hard."

Xiao Qingyue's voice carried a hint of pleading, and she had lost the dignity she had always wanted to maintain. She was subtly falling into the dominance of Chen An's power and unable to extricate herself.

It wasn't her fault; it was because she had been bullied by Chen An in recent times.

Every time she showed a strong attitude, she would be subjected to various humiliations and suppressions from Chen An.

But if she submitted, she would receive a little bit of Chen An's love and favor.

As this happened more and more, she went from being "always strong" to "being strong first and then submitting," and now there was a tendency to "submit from the beginning."

...

In the Cave Mansion area of the Steward, the "Stable" Cave Mansion.

Chen An was enjoying himself with his gentle wife, Song Huaying, while occasionally sending a voice message to Xiao Qingyue, busy and unable to spare any attention.

Just as he was about to put away the voice transmission talisman and ignore Xiao Qingyue, a prompt message suddenly appeared before his eyes.

[Your daughter, Chen Jiuli, has successfully learned the Charm Technique, and as a result, you have obtained the Destiny Reward "Dream of Countless Fairies."]

[Dream of Countless Fairies: Female cultivators will naturally have a favorable impression of you, and as long as they have close contact with you for a long time, they will develop the idea of becoming your Dao companion.]

Dream of Countless Fairies?

Can you even obtain this kind of system reward by raising a daughter?

Chen An was shocked by this.

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