Volume 14, Chapter 873 – Sister, I Want to See Mother

“The entire star system?”

Qi Huang smiled confidently. “No problem. Just give me another thirty to fifty years and I can definitely pull it off.”

“Thirty to fifty years? Do you want a flick to the forehead?”

Cheng Hongling’s bright red lips twitched slightly. She looked as though she couldn’t wait to raise her hand and give Qi Huang a good flick on the forehead. Steadying her expression, she said, “Then tell me, what should we do now? Run?”

“Run? Do I look like the kind of person who bolts at the first sign of trouble?”

Qi Huang flashed another mysteriously confident smile, then turned to the inn’s attendant. “Brother waiter, it’s said the Ziji Immortal Emperor is only at the third level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, yet he wields such powerful divine weapons. Why doesn’t he go on a conquest?”

“Immortal, I already explained. Those imperial weapons of his are tied to the Feng Shui site. If he leaves Ziji Planet… or more precisely, this Heaven-grade Feng Shui site, the power of those weapons would be greatly diminished. So he can only guard his home, not launch invasions.”

The attendant carefully explained.

“So that’s it… Good, good… If there’s a weakness, things will be much easier.”

Qi Huang nodded to herself.

“Isn’t that just being fierce in your own turf?”

Ni Xian commented bluntly.

“Please don’t say such things! I didn’t hear anything! I heard nothing!”

The inn attendant was so startled that he quickly turned and ran.

“Well? Fairy Chen? What do you plan to do?”

Ni Xian turned back and asked eagerly.

“You should’ve heard it clearly, those five imperial weapons are connected to the entire star system. I can’t shake them.”

Qi Huang admitted frankly.

“Huh? Then what do we do?”

Ni Xian and Tao Chun exchanged anxious looks. The young Qianqian, however, remained unfazed, her expression full of unwavering trust in Qi Huang.

“Don’t panic. Didn’t that attendant just say the weapons lose power once they’re off Ziji Planet? There’s our weakness. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Qi Huang reassured them again.

“…”

The two girls remained silent.

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“We have two possible approaches to solve this problem. First, find a way to make the Ziji Immortal Emperor draw his sword himself. Second, make him move Ziji Planet to a different location.”

Cheng Hongling suddenly spoke.

“Exactly what I was thinking.”

Qi Huang agreed.

“Is that even possible?”

Tao Chun asked in disbelief.

“Why not? You don’t trust me, the great Immortal Chen?”

Qi Huang replied with confidence.

“Then how exactly are we going to do it? Steal? Rob? Trick him or scam him?”

Tao Chun pressed.

“If it means we can retrieve Mother’s remains, I’d even be willing to use my beauty as a weapon.”

Ni Xian made a bold offer.

“Really?”

Qi Huang’s interest was immediately piqued, but before she could say more, a terrifying killing intent swept over her. Turning around, she saw her wife glaring at her. She quickly straightened up and declared with righteous indignation, “Ahem, do I look like someone with impure thoughts? I meant act!”

“Act?”

The two girls exchanged confused glances.

Qi Huang turned to Cheng Hongling. “My dear wife, don’t forget… My greatest strength isn’t running away, it’s acting.”

“Your wife?”

Both girls widened their eyes in disbelief. Shocked expressions lit up their contrastingly beautiful faces. They’d heard men call women “wife”, and even women calling women that, and yes, even men calling men… but never a doppelgänger calling its main body “wife”! That was utterly absurd!

“You’re serious about that title?”

Ni Xian asked cautiously.

Cheng Hongling couldn’t be bothered to explain. She asked Qi Huang instead, “You want to fake being a mid-stage Heavenly Immortal with your divine sense, trick him into using the five imperial weapons, then wait for the chance to steal those ghost clan corpses?”

“Smart.”

Qi Huang gave a thumbs-up.

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“Fake it? Can someone really fake being a mid-stage Heavenly Immortal?”

“What are you two talking about? Why don’t I understand anything you’re saying?”

The two girls looked even more confused.

“But once he locks onto you, how are you going to steal the remains? We’re too weak to help. And after that, are you sure you can escape?”

Cheng Hongling asked seriously.

“Relax. If we fought head-on, I might not be able to take him on with those imperial weapons. But if it’s a race, he’s no match. In the end, what determines speed is the strength of one’s divine sense.”

Qi Huang curled her lips into a confident smile.

“Then what do you need us to do?”

Cheng Hongling asked after a short pause.

“Nothing. Just stay in the storage ring and snack on sunflower seeds.”

Qi Huang casually instructed.

Ni Xian and Tao Chun didn’t seem as relaxed. They fell silent, deep in thought.

Qi Huang didn’t waste another word. She extended her divine sense and began probing the inner city’s Immortal Palace.

At this time, within the Immortal Palace at the heart of Ziji City, the Ziji Immortal Emperor was strolling in the garden with several of his consorts.

“Someone, summon Commander Wang to me.”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor suddenly ordered one of the guards.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The guard answered respectfully and quickly left.

“Your Majesty, you’re always so busy. Now that you finally have time to rest, why bring him here?”

A seductive concubine complained softly.

“What do you know? It’s precisely because those fiendish spirits are still roaming that I can’t relax even while taking a stroll.”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor glared at her fiercely.

“Forgive me, Your Majesty!”

The concubine turned pale and lowered her head to apologize. The other consorts, however, smirked in amusement at her misfortune.

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Not long after, a middle-aged general with a face full of scars and a set of armor approached and bowed deeply. “Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings to all the consorts. May I ask why Your Majesty summoned me?”

“Commander Wang, how is the security in Ziji City lately? Have those evil spirits been trying to steal the trophies hanging on the city walls?”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor asked.

“Your Majesty, the walls are already covered with our trophies. Who would dare approach now?”

Commander Wang flattered sincerely.

“No one? If they don’t come, how am I supposed to wipe out all the evil spirits in the Fanxing Immortal Kingdom? What if the Celestials blame me?”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor’s face sank.

“Your Majesty, I believe it’s mainly because your imperial weapons are too intimidating. As long as they remain stuck in the city walls, it symbolizes that you’re guarding Ziji City personally. Who would dare act rashly?”

Commander Wang clasped his fists and offered his advice.

“So you’re saying I should retrieve the swords?”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor mused.

“Uh… This subject only offers advice. I wouldn’t dare overstep. The final decision, of course, lies with Your Majesty.”

Commander Wang quickly explained.

“That’s actually not a bad suggestion! Brother!”

Qi Huang, listening from afar, suddenly found Commander Wang somewhat more pleasant-looking. If the emperor actually listened to that advice, wouldn’t she be the one to reap all the benefits?

“Let’s hope so!”

The Ziji Immortal Emperor let out a cold laugh. “Commander Wang, do you know what kind of things lie inside those three demonesses? If I remove the swords and something goes wrong, what then? You want me to stand guard at the East Gate twelve hours a day? Or spend the rest of my life locked up here in Ziji City?”

“Exactly! Commander Wang, are you perhaps a spy planted by the evil spirits to trick His Majesty into making a fatal error?”

One of the concubines asked sharply.

“Innocent! Please, Your Majesty, I swear I am no traitor!”

Commander Wang immediately dropped to his knees and pleaded for mercy.

‘Looks like there really is no such thing as a free lunch. This Ziji Immortal Emperor isn’t an idiot after all.’

Qi Huang sighed and shook her head.

“Hmph!”

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The emperor snorted coldly and ordered, “Spread my decree: five days from now, I will personally dispose of all the trophies hanging on the city walls. I want to see just how long those evil spirits can stay calm.”

“Brilliant, Your Majesty!”

Commander Wang immediately flattered again.

Qi Huang withdrew her divine sense and beamed with delight.

That evening, Tao Chun spoke first. “Fairy Chen, before we act, can you take us to see Mother?”

“Yes. I’m afraid we won’t have another chance.”

Ni Xian’s face also carried a pleading look.

“Sister, I want to see Mother too.”

Qianqian tugged pitifully on Qi Huang’s sleeve.

“Hey, don’t you all trust me? What do you mean by ‘no chance’?”

Qi Huang looked annoyed.

“Enough talk. If they want to see her, then let them. One last glance won’t hurt.”

Cheng Hongling rolled her eyes charmingly.

“Fine, but you all have to be mentally prepared. Don’t slip up at the wrong time.”

Qi Huang reminded them carefully. She didn’t want to alert the enemy.

“Just make them all wear cloaks.”

Cheng Hongling offered a practical suggestion.

Qi Huang then led the group toward the East Gate. Along the way, she bought white cloaks for everyone to wear. That way, even if they lost control of their emotions, it wouldn’t be easy to tell.

Ziji City spanned a vast distance from east to west, three to four hundred li. Moreover, flying was forbidden for ordinary people within city limits, meaning they had to travel by foot or carriage. At the very least, the trip would take two to three days.

“Fairy Chen, flying is prohibited inside the city, but allowed outside. Why don’t we exit first and then travel to the East Gate from outside?”

Tao Chun quickly realized the inconsistency. She couldn’t understand why such a simple solution hadn’t occurred to “Fairy Chen”.

“Because I’m waiting.”

Qi Huang answered mysteriously.