Volume 3, Chapter 177 – Look, My Daughter-in-Law Is Still So Outstanding (Part 3)

Facing the crowd of bewildered expressions, Qi Huang remained calm as she released her Divine Sense. Her feet left the ground, and her body floated lightly into the air. The breeze gently lifted her long, silky hair, and the hem of her dress fluttered like rolling clouds, making her appear like a celestial maiden descended from the heavens.

The nearby villagers were so startled that they stumbled back in panic. The rest of the crowd gaped up at her, their mouths hanging open wide enough to swallow a duck egg. The courtyard fell so silent that the drop of a needle could be heard.

“S-S-She… She can fly! Is she an immortal?”

After what felt like an eternity, someone finally stammered out the question.

The moment those words were spoken, the villagers’ expressions shifted to awe. Some even dropped to their knees in reverence. They had never encountered a powerful cultivator before—anyone who could fly was instantly associated with gods and immortals.

“Everyone, please rise! I’m not an immortal—just a cultivator.”

Qi Huang quickly descended back to the ground.

“D-Daughter-in-law… No, no—Your Excellency… Are you really a cultivator?”

Li Fen’s eyes widened until they were nearly round. She had always thought her daughter-in-law was outstanding, but she never imagined the girl would exceed her expectations by a hundredfold. It all felt so unreal, like a dream, that she didn’t even dare call her “daughter-in-law” anymore.

“Auntie, I’ve heard only cultivators can fly! Sister-in-law must be one—and a very powerful one at that!”

Beside her, Liu Keqian spoke with deep respect.

“Is… is that true? Can my daughter-in-law really be a cultivator?”

Li Fen’s pupils trembled, still unable to believe this was reality.

“Of course she can. If your son is a cultivator, why can’t your daughter-in-law be one too?”

Qi Huang reassured her gently.

“Y-Yes, yes! My son is a cultivator, so why can’t my daughter-in-law be one?”

Li Fen suddenly understood, but she was still so overwhelmed with excitement that she continued to stutter.

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“Heavens! The Huang family actually has a fairy as their daughter-in-law! How is this possible?”

“Why wouldn’t it be? Huang Qi already proved he’s a cultivator—did you really think he’d marry some ordinary woman?”

“Right, right! That makes sense! I knew it—no ordinary girl could have such an extraordinary aura!”

“Honestly, I could tell from the first glance she wasn’t simple. It’s only natural that a fairy from an immortal sect would have such grace—her figure, her bearing, everything is flawless.”

“This is wonderful! Our village now has two cultivators. From now on, we won’t have to fear those wandering ghosts anymore!”

It took the villagers a long time to process what had happened. Gradually, they realized what this meant, and their excitement surpassed even that of New Year’s celebrations.

But while some rejoiced, others despaired. Outside the courtyard, Huang Kaiyou’s family stood ashen-faced, looking as if they were mourning the dead.

“How can she be a cultivator? Even if my useless older brother is one, there’s no way he could marry a fairy! Just look at him!”

Huang Bo spat out in humiliated fury. He had always believed himself far superior to his brother, so why was the gap between their wives so vast?

“She must be using some kind of trick! I refuse to believe she’s a fairy!”

Qu Zhen also shrieked hysterically.

“Enough nonsense. Since Auntie just promised to contribute dozens of taels, hand them over. I’m not asking for much—just twenty taels from me and ten from you.”

Qi Huang’s patience was wearing thin.

“No way! Absolutely not! That money was hard-earned by our family—why should we spend it on a funeral for outsiders like the Wang family? That’s like carrying someone else’s coffin into your own home to weep over!”

Xie Mei’s voice was dripping with venom, showing no understanding of solidarity.

“That’s right, Mother! Don’t forget what we were saving that money for!”

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Huang Long quickly chimed in.

Zhou Fang glanced at her husband, regret flashing across her face.

Huang Kaiyou’s eyes burned with fury. If it weren’t for this shrew’s big mouth, they wouldn’t have been backed into a corner like this.

“Uncle, think carefully. A person without credibility cannot stand. If you go back on your word, how will you continue living in this village?”

Qi Huang’s words carried a veiled warning. She was giving them one last chance—if they showed even a shred of integrity and handed over the silver, she might still consider them family in the future. Otherwise, their ties would end here.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t give you this money. The Wang family isn’t related to me in the slightest—why should I pay for their funeral?”

After a long struggle, Huang Kaiyou ultimately chose selfishness. This was in line with his character—after all, this was the same man who had once driven his own father out of the house.

“Sigh… Why must you be so short-sighted?”

Qi Huang lamented their lack of foresight. If it were her, knowing that both her nephew and niece-in-law were cultivators, she would never risk severing ties over a mere ten taels of silver. Their vision was truly narrow.

“Fine! Everyone here is a witness. Since you’ve gone back on your word, let’s see who in Huatian Village will ever trust you again!”

Qi Huang sneered.

“Don’t worry about us. We never planned to stay in this dump anyway. In a few days, we’re moving to the county town!”

“That’s right! Who’d want to stay in this wretched place? Only useless people would wait here to die!”

Xie Mei and Qu Zhen spoke with smug satisfaction, clearly having made up their minds to leave and thus unafraid of burning bridges.

“Who are you calling useless? Look at your own family—two grown men still crammed into one courtyard! Who’s the useless one here?”

“Exactly! And you’re moving to the county town? To rent a place? Does Huang Kaiyou even have the money to buy you a house?”

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“Go ahead, leave! Just don’t come back. Huatian Village doesn’t welcome liars like you!”

The villagers erupted in condemnation.

“A bunch of old bachelors! No wonder you’re so narrow-minded. Have you ever heard of a woman lacking money in this world?”

“Let me spell it out for you—the Huang family might not have money, but we do! If I went begging on the streets of the county town, the alms I’d get in a single day would surpass what you earn in a lifetime. That’s the difference between men and women! Next time, open your eyes wider before choosing your gender in the next life!”

Xie Mei and Qu Zhen looked down on them with disdain.

“So that’s it. You’ve been planning to run away all along—no wonder you’ve thrown all shame aside.”

Li Fen lashed out angrily.

“In that case, we won’t keep you. Huatian Village can handle its own affairs without outsiders meddling.”

Qi Huang’s tone was final.

“What’s wrong? Jealous? You’re so rich, aren’t you? A fairy, right? Then why are your in-laws still stuck in this godforsaken village? Why don’t you buy them a house in the county town if you’re so capable?”

“Could it be… you’re just pretending to be a fairy?”

Xie Mei and Qu Zhen pressed aggressively. As women spoiled by the mortal world and confined to their tiny corner of it, they were like frogs at the bottom of a well—utterly lacking in reverence for cultivators, hence their audacity.

“Who are you to dictate how our family lives? Know your place!”

Not wanting her daughter-in-law to be put in a difficult position, Li Fen quickly stepped in.

“Tsk tsk, when you can’t argue, you pull rank, huh? No matter how fierce you act, can your daughter-in-law buy you a house? Can she take your whole family to the county town? Watch out, or you’ll end up like the Wang family.”

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Qu Zhen sighed dramatically.

“Oh my! Buying a house in the county town is such a big deal to you?”

Qi Huang’s voice was light with mockery before she turned to the crowd. “How much does a house in the county town cost?”

“Sister-in-law, I know a bit about this. Since everyone from every village is rushing to the county town, even a basic courtyard house costs four to five hundred taels now.”

Liu Keqian’s tone was grave.

“Hear that? Four to five hundred taels! Did you think throwing around a few dozen taels made you some rich young miss? Why don’t you buy a house in the county town right now and prove yourself?”

Qu Zhen taunted, convinced she had already won.

“Is that all? Just four to five hundred taels? I thought it’d be more expensive!”

Qi Huang waved it off dismissively before raising her voice. “Listen up, everyone! Once we’ve given the Wang family a proper burial, on the day these people leave for the county town, we’ll all go too!”

“Why would we go? To see them off? I’m not that generous!”

“Yeah, people like them deserve to be eaten by ghosts! Better than embarrassing Huatian Village out there!”

“Fairy, you’re still young. You don’t understand how wicked people can be. If you repay malice with kindness, how will you repay kindness?”

The villagers grumbled in protest.

“You’ve misunderstood. I’m not asking you to see them off—I’m saying we’ll all move to the county town together! What’s so impressive about buying a house for your own family? Listen well—I’m going to buy each and every one of you a house in the county town!”

Qi Huang’s declaration rang out like thunder.