Volume 8, Chapter 465 – If You Want to Be a Woman, I Won’t Stop You

Volume 8: Am I Going to Be Fully Feminized?

When Cheng Hongling heard the word “woman,” her expression shifted slightly. Ever since her doppelgänger’s mind had begun to deteriorate, her words and actions had grown increasingly distant from her original self. She was no longer as “lustful” as before and had even started referring to herself as a “woman” or ” this fairy”.

Qi Huang, however, remained completely oblivious to her own slip of the tongue, still wearing a smug expression. This only proved how deeply the feminization was affecting her, its influence growing stronger by the day.

In the end, Elder Zuo agreed to the collaboration. He was a smart man, after all. He knew full well that Cheng Hongling and Qi Huang absolutely could not be allowed into the Lü family. Otherwise, even if they didn’t compete for the position of clan head, his granddaughter’s life would become unbearable. Humans were naturally prone to comparison, especially in fiercely competitive aristocratic families.

When they stepped out of the Immortal Alliance’s branch, everyone felt as if they were dreaming. Just moments ago, the two sides had been at each other’s throats. Who would have thought they’d now become partners?

“Do you think Elder Zuo will truly help Junior Sister?”

Ruan Lingyu couldn’t help but voice her doubts.

“He will. After all, we share common interests. But whether he can actually pull it off is another matter. As he said himself, the Lü family is still under the control of Lü Yi’s grandfather, and that old man isn’t a fool.”

Qi Huang analyzed the situation with clear-headed logic. She wasn’t naïve enough to believe this plan was guaranteed to succeed.

“Then what if he fails?”

Ruan Lingyu pressed further.

“If he fails… then we’ll have to rely on our own methods.”

Qi Huang replied thoughtfully.

“You already have a plan?”

Cheng Hongling’s question was sharp.

“I do. But it’s a last resort. I won’t use it unless absolutely necessary.”

Qi Huang continued to be evasive, because she knew that if she revealed this plan, her main body would explode in anger.

“Can’t you tell me alone?”

Cheng Hongling sent a mental transmission.

“Uh… are you sure you want to hear it? But let me warn you, don’t get mad at me later.”

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Qi Huang responded cautiously.

“Then don’t say it. I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself.”

Cheng Hongling knew her own temper well. She had never been one to suppress her emotions.

“Fine. If Elder Zuo fails, you’ll find out soon enough anyway.”

Qi Huang let out a long sigh of relief.

“No rush. But I think you should focus on solving your own problem first.”

Cheng Hongling changed the subject.

“What problem?”

Qi Huang asked reflexively.

“Haven’t you noticed that you’re becoming more and more like a woman?”

Cheng Hongling offered a well-intentioned reminder.

“Have I?”

Qi Huang was stunned.

“Of course. How many times have you referred to yourself as a ‘woman’ or ‘this fairy’ lately? Don’t tell me you haven’t noticed?”

Cheng Hongling’s tone was deadly serious.

“Maybe I’ve just gotten used to saying it?”

Qi Huang thought for a moment before weakly defending herself.

“Oh? Don’t take me for a fool. Compared to when you first arrived at the Honghua Sect, you’re now as chaste as a monk. The way you look at my senior sisters is as pure as gazing upon a Bodhisattva, that’s not something habit can explain.”

Cheng Hongling pressed relentlessly.

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“……”

Qi Huang carefully reflected on her recent behavior and began to break out in a cold sweat. If her main body hadn’t pointed it out, she wouldn’t have realized how severe her condition had become.

“It seems the feminization is getting worse.”

She quickly came to a sobering conclusion.

“It’s fine. If you want to be a real woman, you don’t have to fight it.”

Cheng Hongling tested the waters with a neutral tone.

“No. My body turning female was already the limit of what I could endure. If my mind becomes a woman’s too… will I even be myself anymore? Besides, I absolutely cannot accept a change in sexual orientation.”

Qi Huang shook her head without hesitation.

“Then shouldn’t you hurry up and do something about it?”

Cheng Hongling visibly relaxed.

“Don’t worry. Once we return to the Honghua Sect, I won’t leave my bed until I find a solution, not even to eat, drink, or relieve myself.”

Qi Huang made a firm promise, though she wasn’t entirely sure why she felt the need to reassure her main body like this.

Meanwhile, Elder Zuo wasted no time in contacting his granddaughter via the Thousand-Mile Communication Tube.

“What?! That girl is only eighteen, but her divine sense has reached the mid-stage Divine Ability Realm? What kind of monster is she?!”

Zuo Ying shrieked upon hearing the terrible news. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that Lü Er’s intel had actually been an understatement.

“Yes. And we don’t even know if that’s her upper limit.”

Elder Zuo added grimly.

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“Grandfather, what do we do? That old bastard Lü Dao is nearing the end of his lifespan, and our branch is already locked in a power struggle with Lü Yi’s faction for the clan head position. If that little vixen marries Lü Yi, it’ll be like adding wings to a tiger! We’ll stand no chance!”

Zuo Ying panicked.

“That’s precisely why I contacted you today. Cheng Hongling doesn’t actually want to marry Lü Yi either, so she proposed a collaboration, she wants us to buy her ten years. In a decade, she claims she’ll have the power to refuse this marriage.”

Elder Zuo explained his intentions.

“The future matriarch of the Lü family, possibly even the next clan head’s wife… and she isn’t interested?!”

Zuo Ying was baffled.

“You don’t understand, that little brat is incredibly arrogant. Even the current emperor of the Western Radiance Dynasty failed to obtain one of her doppelgängers. That ‘Qi Huang’ you’ve heard of? That’s her.”

Elder Zuo clarified.

“To refuse this marriage, she’d need strength rivaling the Immortal Stele’s authority. How could ten years possibly be enough? What makes her so confident?”

Zuo Ying immediately voiced her skepticism.

“Those were Qi Huang’s exact words. Given her rate of growth, there might actually be hope. That’s why we have to try, for the sake of your and your husband’s future.”

Elder Zuo spoke with earnest concern.

“Alright, I understand. I’ll inform my father-in-law immediately. That old man Lü Dao is already finalizing the wedding date, and he’ll soon gather close relatives and clan members to discuss it. If we don’t come up with a countermeasure soon, it’ll be too late to stop.”

Zuo Ying hastily ended the call.

Meanwhile, Lü Yi’s family of four was indeed discussing the wedding date.

“Grandfather, to avoid unnecessary complications, I suggest we hold the ceremony as soon as possible.”

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Lü Yi urged impatiently.

“While that’s true, you are still a young master of the Lü family. My grandson. How could we possibly rush such an important event?”

Lü Dao, seated on the grand chair at the head of the room, countered. Though he was a Heavenly Tribulation Realm expert, his impending mortality had left its mark. His hair was snow-white, wrinkles creased the corners of his eyes, and faint age spots were visible on his face.

“Indeed. Besides, the Western Radiance Dynasty is tens of thousands of miles from our Weiyuan Empire, separated by dozens of nations. The journey alone will take considerable time.”

Lü Yi’s father, Lü Gao, chimed in.

“Son, don’t be so anxious! Her name is already engraved on the Immortal Stele, where could she possibly run?”

Lü Yi’s mother, Jia Lin, reassured him.

“Then when do you propose we hold the wedding?”

Lü Yi asked, displeased.

“How about the sixth day of the sixth month next year? I consulted the almanac, it’s an auspicious date.”

Lü Dao made the decision then and there, with his son and daughter-in-law quickly voicing their agreement.

“Next year?! That’s still too long! Have you all forgotten that even names carved on the Immortal Stele aren’t foolproof? Cheng Hongling and Qi Huang have already taken first place in the state-level Evergreen Conference. With her strength, becoming the Western Radiance Dynasty’s top immortal seedling is practically guaranteed. She might even be invited by the Immortal Alliance to participate in the continental Evergreen Conference! What if she catches the eye of another immortal family or a super sect?”

Lü Yi laid out his concerns.

The term “continental” naturally referred to the Cultivation Continent. Essentially, an Evergreen Conference encompassing the entire cultivation world. Each year, the Immortal Alliance selected outstanding talents from each nation’s top immortal seeds to compete, offering generous rewards. Due to limited slots, the selection was extremely strict. Remote regions like the Western Radiance Dynasty had never before had an immortal seed qualify.

The three elders’ expressions darkened as they realized the potential danger.

“Our son is right. Given Qi Huang’s performance, even the descendants of true immortals might take an interest. If they join the competition, we’ll be in trouble.”

Jia Lin’s tone grew grave.

“Didn’t you send a doppelgänger to suppress her earlier? Why not go yourself? As long as we eliminate her from the competition early, we can remove the threat.”

Lü Gao suggested after a moment’s thought.