ebookland Chapter 928 Bone Woman: "You've been discovered?"
Chapter 928 Bone Woman: "You've been discovered?"
The night is getting darker.
The outer perimeter of the Nangong clan.
The Qingwufang neighborhood was dark and desolate.
Most people in this workshop are Qi cultivators or those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, using it as a resting place to exchange resources.
Although there is a residence with array formations suitable for Golden Core cultivation, only Qiu Lin is staying there now.
It's almost the hour of Chou (1-3 AM).
The night wind whispered softly.
Inside the mansion, which was shrouded in a protective array, the east wing was brightly lit.
The room was furnished very simply.
A desk, a bed, several cushions, and the warm jade floor polished to a mirror shine...
Furthermore, an excellent cultivation formation was set up.
The aunt had already taken off her outer garment and was leaning against the headboard, silently considering and waiting for Zhao Qing to return.
Qinghuan was still busy tidying up the bedding and placing some blank jade slips on the desk.
The Heavenly Evolution Chart was hung in the main hall of the mansion.
After all, she and Xiaoyi might be spending time with their master in their lovemaking lately, so that when the Bone Maiden broadcasts it, the Phoenix Emperor might catch a glimpse of it...
"How about giving me an identity?"
"A maid will suffice, so it won't be inconvenient for her to go out with you and your master."
Qinghuan smiled softly and spoke gently as she discussed the matter with her aunt.
The aunt regained her senses, leaned against her delicate body and looked at Qinghuan, then smiled helplessly: "Now that I'm pretending to be Qiu Lin, I'm already a harlot who wants her disciple to serve her in bed."
"If we add another maid, won't it look to outsiders that my husband has even more women serving him?"
"So annoying..."
She joked like that because she felt it might attract unnecessary attention.
However, after a moment's thought, he glanced at Qing Huanrou and said, "Let's see if we can find an opportunity."
"If Ding Shixian assigns me a task that requires manpower, then it just so happens that you also have an identity to accompany me..."
Right now!
My aunt's voice faltered slightly as she glanced sideways at the main hall in surprise.
Qinghuan also noticed the commotion over there, smiled slightly, adjusted her water sleeves, and glanced over.
There's some activity in the Celestial Evolution Records...
Shuyue sent out the Bone Woman!
The Bone Woman's life butterfly was already with Zhao Qing.
At this moment, her true form also appeared.
And it wasn't just her...
He also held a soul lamp in his hand, from which a faint soul aura flowed erratically.
They brought Nangong Yao out too...
The aunt glanced at her briefly, then exchanged a knowing smile with Qinghuan.
Knowing that Nangong Yao had made a decision after realizing the situation was really bad, she would stay outside to help in the future.
The Bone Woman then came out to protect her soul.
Since the Bone Woman's butterfly followed her husband, they must have communicated about this matter, and her husband was aware of it.
My aunt understood the implications perfectly.
Nangong Yao is, after all, a descendant of the ancient clan, and if she can help wholeheartedly at this moment...
Even if the Nangong family really made a mistake, with the Phoenix Emperor personally overseeing the matter, they wouldn't necessarily suffer the fate of having their lineage cut off.
Think about this.
The aunt's eyes gleamed with amusement, thinking that Xiao Nangong had seized the opportunity remarkably well.
Regardless of the Nangong family's true intentions, by taking a few steps forward and directly aligning herself with a side, she can at least provide a safety net for the Nangong clan...
As for how much of this can be guaranteed, that depends on whether the Phoenix Emperor tacitly approves of it.
If the Phoenix doesn't agree, even if she helps to the death, it will all be for nothing...
of course.
All of this is predicated on the premise that the Nangong clan is indeed searching for Qingying and has already entered the chessboard of the game between immortals and gods.
However, if they wait until the matter is investigated and determined, it will be too late for Nangong Yao to do anything...
"Why is Nangong here too?"
The aunt got up and opened the door, exchanging a knowing glance with the Bone Woman, and then asked a question she already knew the answer to.
However, Nangong Yao did not respond to her aunt.
We're not strangers; we've been getting together every day for the past two or three years.
The Bone Woman said softly and helplessly, "She can't wait any longer, lest something terrible happens in the end."
"Find us a room. I need to protect her soul at all times, so it's not convenient for us to be apart for too long."
The aunt heard this.
He couldn't help but secretly smile at Qinghuan.
have to.
Look, Qingrao's true form has arrived too.
From now on, the three of us will be living outside with our husband.
She gently raised her eyes: "The opposite side, the west wing."
"Where is your messenger butterfly? How is your husband doing?"
……
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at the same time.
More than 400 miles away, this is the core area of the Nangong clan.
The neighborhood was brightly lit and bustling with noise.
A series of pavilions and towers stand tall.
Although it is not as prosperous and glorious as it was in Zhongzhou, it is still incredibly bustling.
The pharmacy, incense shop, array building, and ritual building are all complete.
Moreover, there are quite a few disciples of Yujing in this place!
Heavenly Fragrance Purple Pearl, Shattered Star White Jade, and even Cloud Sea... These are common formations of Foundation Establishment Core cultivators, and many are Nascent Soul cultivators, mostly of the orthodox Nangong bloodline.
This shows how profound the foundation of the Nangong family is. Even in this desolate overseas region, they are still in the same situation as they were in Yujing Prefecture.
A spirit boat flew in from outside the town.
Nangong Qi stood with his hands behind his back, now accompanied by two female attendants.
And without his knowledge.
On the spirit boat, there was another man, looking down at the bustling city with surprise...
This is naturally Zhao Qing.
Under the influence of the Shadowless Divine Power, he seemed to vanish into thin air, completely concealing his figure without revealing any trace of his cultivation.
The pupil technique, similar to that of my aunt, reveals some clues.
But that's not something he's considering. He'll think about it when he actually encounters a cloud-sea cultivator who's mastered eye techniques...
This is the Nangong clan, not Qianhuanzhou, so where did all these Cloud Sea Eye cultivators come from?
His trip.
In order to stake out Nangong Qi.
Previously, they had stayed on the outskirts of the qualification verification valley for almost half the night before finally waiting for another group of martial artists to be tested.
Fortunately, while following Nangong Qi, the boy picked up two girls to travel with him, giving him the opportunity to board the flying boat together.
And so, in a daze, they ended up in the neighborhood.
Zhao Qing's original intention.
The plan was to follow Nangong Qi and see where he would send this batch of blood essence.
But I never expected this...
This kid actually piloted the spirit boat, and stopped in the neighborhood.
Moreover, he took the two Foundation Establishment female cultivators directly to a building called Misty Rain Pavilion!
Zhao Qing; ...
Bone Girl: ...
See this scene.
Zhao Qing naturally decided to follow along first.
Like a ghost, he followed the three, directly observing the situation deep within the Nangong family.
Simultaneously.
The Bone Maiden in the Mud Pill transmitted her words to the butterfly, relaying Xiao Nangong's account: "Yao'er has never heard of the Misty Rain Pavilion either. It's probably a small business that some powerful members of the Nangong clan have been running in the countryside in recent years."
Uh……
Zhao Qing remained silent.
A strange feeling crept into his mind. Was it Little Tianxiang Tower? Or Little Xueyi Tower? Could it be Little Cuiyuan Tower?
He didn't probe further with his divine sense, lest he collide with someone else's divine sense aura.
But soon.
Zhao Qing followed the three inside, smelled a faint fragrance, and saw a beautiful woman coming towards him... and then he understood the situation.
Oh, this kind of place.
A budget-friendly Xunyao Palace, and an ultra-budget Tianxiang Tower.
Your mom—
He stood behind her, his gaze towards Nangong Qi already showing a hint of impatience... he was starting to want to curse.
Can't you do something serious for once?
The family entrusted you with an important task, asking you to collect and deliver the essence blood. Is this how you treat the family's cultivation and training?
If this weren't within the Nangong clan...
I could easily kick him a couple of times, seal his cultivation, search his soul, and interrogate him thoroughly...
But just as he was thinking this to himself...
Then the alluring woman greeted them: "Young Master Nangong, Miss has been waiting for a long time."
"this way please."
Zhao Qing:?
???
Is there any explanation?
What lady?
He quickly perked up, realizing that the young man must have come for a secret meeting to discuss something.
They weren't there to do anything.
That's alright...?
Zhao Qing, carrying the Bone Woman's Life Butterfly, continued to follow, a strange smile appearing in his eyes.
There's an indescribable anticipation, like you're about to eavesdrop on secrets.
soon.
Led by the woman.
Nangong Qi nodded with a smile, and followed the two female attendants to the depths of the pavilion.
Zhao Qing casually glanced around and, not seeing any major repairs, followed along...
The Misty Rain Pavilion is on the third floor, near the platform.
The protective barrier in one of the rooms was removed, and a series of laughter from men and women could be heard.
Nangong Qi pushed open the door and entered.
He greeted and exchanged pleasantries with many cultivators with smiles.
Zhao Qing was speechless, but he had gotten used to it. He and Nangong Qi's maid walked side by side and easily passed through the room's restrictions.
The scene before my eyes truly makes it hard to believe that I am beyond the ocean.
Some cultivators don't even need to be glanced at.
I could tell its origins just by intuition.
The Heavenly Fragrance Woman... The Shattered Star Cultivator... The Purple Pearl Cultivator... The Nine Swords Cultivator...
Of the nine people present, more than half are from the Yujing lineage!
There was also a cultivator from the Cloud Sea!
This made Zhao Qing tense up a little, but after discovering that the Golden Core Cloud Sea was practically blind, he felt relieved.
"Fairy Ruoyou".
"The owner of Yanyu Pavilion."
Nangong Qi took his seat and casually introduced the woman to the maid beside him. The maid then bowed respectfully to the woman named Tianxiang.
Zhao Qing saw this.
Since I wasn't in a hurry anymore, I simply plopped down on the tea cabinet by the window.
I stood right by the window, face to face, watching this group's nightlife.
I thought it was some kind of young lady...
What kind of "lady" is this?
Who is Fairy Ruoyou?
"I don't know anyone here..."
He whispered to the Bone Woman.
The Bone Woman couldn't help but chuckle, "Our way of life is different from theirs; they are all juniors..."
"Yao'er said that Ruoyou is a descendant of Zizhu, and can be considered her grand-niece."
? ?
Zhao Qing:?
"Is Yao Mei'er that old?"
Bone Girl: ...
"Different lineages and generations result in different social statuses."
"People in the clan don't usually call her 'Miss.' If someone does, it's probably because the Five Shrines from which she comes are in power right now."
The Bone Woman used a butterfly to relay the story told by Nangong.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing nodded thoughtfully to himself.
Five ancestral halls...
He could sense Nangong Ruoyou's cultivation level. After all, he had been in sync with Sihe for many years, so it was easy for him to see the foundation of a girl named Tianxiang.
Surprisingly, they discovered that this young woman possessed an exceptionally strong Golden Core aura, clearly indicating that she had used many rare treasures...
They couldn't help but pay more attention.
At the round table.
The food was plentiful, and everyone toasted each other.
"According to news from within the state, the Central State has recently stabilized as well."
"Moreover, the Jane family has taken over those matters of communication, and the new branch of the Yanlou has already been settled..."
"We're stuck overseas, who knows when we'll be able to return to Zhongzhou..."
One of the Purple Pearl cultivators sighed softly, lamenting his current predicament.
However, after saying this...
A man immediately laughed and shook his head: "What are we going back for?"
“Serving the elders, serving the sword master… everywhere you look, you see Nascent Soul cultivators and Divine Transformation cultivators.”
"It's nowhere near as comfortable as being overseas."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Qi laughed heartily and raised his cup to drink with him.
“Now, isn’t our Nangong clan also acting in place of Cuiyuan?”
"Conquering new territories and breaking through seas, establishing order and stability..."
"After some more years, when the various sea areas have been settled and many creatures have been registered, we can scatter into the seas and govern a region. This will be much more enjoyable than staying in Yujing Prefecture."
As soon as she finished speaking, the woman in the lead smiled faintly, seemingly agreeing with the assessment.
Zhao Qing leaned against the window and looked around.
But he frowned as he looked at it.
Acting as the Jade Mandarin Duck... stationed in various sea areas...
These golden pills clearly did not touch upon the true intentions of the Nangong family.
Just as Zhao Qing was pondering the deeper meaning behind it, wondering if it was related to Qingying...
After Nangong Qi drank the wine...
She smiled and took out a storage ring, casually tossing it to the woman in the lead: "I won't go to the patriarch's place, Miss, please take this to him for me?"
Zhao Qing focused his attention instantly; he could tell at a glance that it was essence blood!
He scrutinized Nangong Ruoyou intently.
The woman smiled and nodded, casually putting away her question: "How many batches?"
"Six batches, about a hundred people in total."
Nangong Qi answered lazily, then continued, "There's no good talent in the outer regions, so it's useless to use them for blood incantations and blood registers..."
"There is a female Daoist from the Qiu family who recently returned from her Golden Core stage. I think she has a good demeanor, but she hasn't made any arrangements yet."
"Miss, could you please inform them to keep the person in the clan to work?"
Upon hearing this, both men and women present couldn't help but laugh.
Nangong Ruoyou smiled faintly and nodded, then softly raised her glass in response: "Simple, Qiu Lin, right?"
Zhao Qing: ???
He listened by the window, his expression becoming increasingly strange.
After all, the amount of information contained within is simply too great.
The essence blood will be given to the head of the family...
Blood records and blood registers...
These people probably didn't know the purpose of collecting essence blood.
If the Nangong family really wanted to find Qingying, they wouldn't let them know.
and……
What does this guy mean?
Still trying to seduce Qiu Lin?
Is it because my aunt's performance style is so different?
Zhao Qing's expression as he sized up Nangong Qi had become more indifferent.
But then again.
He himself never expected this.
My aunt is still waiting for Ding Shixian to return so she can see what the situation will be like after assigning tasks.
And here.
Nangong Qi was actually speaking up for his aunt.
We need to arrange something for her to do within the clan...
...Do good deeds anonymously?
Zhao Qing didn't care too much about this, after all, even if his aunt used magic to conceal it, her aloof temperament was indeed outstanding.
The main reason is that... when Lu Miaoxuan introduced her, her aunt didn't show any humility or bow to her.
For a moment, that sense of coldness truly overflowed.
If this kid ever looks for trouble again, just secretly send him on his way...
Zhao Qing continued to peer out the window.
Listening closely, face to face.
I thought it was outrageous enough that I could hear anything related to Qiu Lin here.
But I don’t want to…
After three rounds of drinking.
Then another woman looked at the female attendants on either side of Nangong Qi and sighed, talking about the situation in Zhongzhou.
“I communicated with my senior sister in the state a few days ago.”
"I heard that Fairy Jian has returned to Xinzhou with Zhao Xing in Blood Robes..."
"You men, humph—you're all eyeing what's in the pot."
Zhao Qing: ???
He stared at Tianxiang's junior sister with surprise, speechless for a moment.
Why the hell did you kidnap me?
What surprised him even more was...
Now, the so-called "Miss" Nangong Youruo actually defended and laughed!
The woman smiled and raised her eyes, casually glancing at Nangong Qi and Tianxiang Junior Sister, and said with a smile, "Senior Sister Jian following Zhao Xingxing is not a bad thing."
"I've heard from my senior sisters in the state that Zhao Xingxing would never wrong a woman..."
"Now that this world has been restored after the calamity... isn't that woman from Baiyulou also willingly becoming Senior Brother Zhao's concubine?"
Upon hearing what Fairy Ruoyou said, the men present exchanged glances, feeling a sense of comparison, and all of them felt ashamed and changed the subject.
Bone Girl: ???
???
Seeing this, she was genuinely shocked and asked suspiciously in a low voice, "You've been discovered?"
Zhao Qing:?
"What do you mean, my lady?"