PS: What a tragedy, I get sleepy when it's hot and accidentally dozed off. It's a little late.
Two months later, Huan River Continent.
Madam Chen led a dozen maids on a cloud, walking on a rainbow bridge that was faintly glowing. She was ordering the servants to hang up the lanterns and decorate the place, meticulously preparing for the banquet in a month's time.
This banquet was originally for the three elders of Ping Du Sect, but Madam Chen wanted to use this opportunity to promote her husband, Huo Xuan.
She looked up and saw that under the misty night sky, there was a faintly discernible flying pavilion that was surrounded by clouds and mist. A bright moon hung on the eaves like a plate of ice, and the scene was magnificent, as if it was a fairyland in the mortal world.
She looked at it for a while, and her beautiful eyes became slightly blurred. After a long time, she regained her composure and said to the maidservant beside her, "Remember, drive away all the birds inside and outside the water continent. On the fifteenth of the next month, if one of them flies above the clouds and obstructs the scenery, I will hold you responsible."
All the maids hurriedly responded.
There were a total of eighteen celestial islands in this Huan River Continent, and they were connected by flying bridges. On the flat ground, warm water kissed rocks, cranes and birds flew, the scenery was very unique.
The most miraculous thing was that there was a lake at the center of each of the 18 islands. Every 15th day of the month, the lake would reflect the shadow of a bright moon, and when the time came, the light would carry the water up into the sky, and it would stop when it arrived at the pavilion in the sky, causing a river of water in the sky that was like a jade belt to ripple out, and the 18 bright moons would circle and dance around it. It could be said to be a peerlessly miraculous scene.
Those who admired the moon sat in the pavilion to admire the moonlight, which was a pleasure for celestials, so this pavilion was also called "Moon Seizing Pavilion".
After Lady Chen walked a few rounds, she got off the Rainbow Bridge. Across the sparkling river, she saw Huo Xuan standing on a rock in the middle of the lake. She pointed to his feet and brought a servant girl behind her. She floated over like a cloud and landed beside Huo Xuan. She said softly, "Master, what do you think of this servant's arrangement? Is it good? "
Huo Xuan turned around and looked at the lanterns and pearls that could be seen everywhere on the surface of the lake. He smiled and said, "Anything that Madam passes through must be good."
Madam Chen glared at him and complained. He grumbled, "Master. This servant is working so hard for you. Don't be too careless. "
Huo Xuan pretended to be helpless as he said, "With Madam taking care of things, your husband is naturally at ease. There's no need to worry about this, right? "
Although Madame Chen had a look of resentment on her face, she was actually delighted in her heart. She said, "Caizhu, let's go and ignore him."
A pretty maid following her hurriedly bowed to Huo Xuan. She stole another glance at him before following Madame Chen.
After the two of them left, Huo Xuan saw two maids walking towards him. He frowned slightly and said, "Wait here. I'll go take a walk in the Water Pavilion."
The two maids looked at each other and agreed in a low voice. Then, they stopped walking.
Huo Xuan stomped his foot and flew up to the floating pavilion. He stood on the roof with a cold gaze.
Since he sat on the first position of the top ten disciples, he had almost always relied on his extraordinary means to do things. He had never asked even one person in the Chen Clan to help him. He thought that after a long time, his identity would gradually fade.
However, Madam Chen just had to interfere in this banquet. It was as if she was afraid that people didn't know that he was the son-in-law of the Chen Clan. This made him very unhappy.
However, he also knew. Now was not the time to act up. He would wait until he returned from the Sword Competition. Once he returned from the Sword Competition, he wouldn't need to care too much about the Chen Clan.
When Madam Chen arrived at an island in the southeast, she suddenly saw a fragrant wind in the sky. A brilliant cloud of light came over and a middle-aged beauty stood on it. Her eyes couldn't help but light up and reveal a look of joy. She stomped her feet and the cloud carried her up into the sky. She bowed and said, "Third aunt, why are you here?"
This aunt of hers was called Chen Qiaoling. She was originally married to Xiao Mu. However, after the latter's fate was unknown, she felt that the residence was too cold and lonely and returned to live in the Chen Clan. She had always been in contact with Chen Qiaoling.
Chen Qiaoling walked forward and held Madam Chen's arm. She moved closer to her ear and asked impatiently, "Niece Qing, will that Zhang Yan come this time?"
Madam Chen was startled. She hesitated for a moment and said, "Aunt, I have already sent someone to send an invitation. This person … will come."
Logically speaking, the top ten disciples of the sect would send an invitation. However, she didn't know Zhang Yan at all. If it wasn't for this aunt insisting on inviting him, why would she specially care about this matter?
After the invitation was sent, she didn't ask about it again. She didn't know whether Zhang Yan would come or not. She was just casually answering.
Chen Qiaoling didn't hear the uncertainty in her words and said with hatred, "That year, Zhang Yan caused my master's whereabouts to be unknown. This time, I will definitely teach him a lesson."
Madam Chen comforted her, "Aunt, don't worry. My master listens to me. He is the head of the top ten disciples. Who would dare to disobey him? When the time comes, he will find an excuse to teach him a lesson on your behalf."
Chen Qiaoling held her hand tightly and said gratefully, "Niece Qing is considerate."
Actually, she didn't think very highly of Madam Chen. Perhaps in Madam Chen's own eyes, Huo Xuan was obedient to her. However, as an outsider, she could see things clearly. She had secretly noticed that Huo Xuan was a very opinionated person. Perhaps he didn't care about small matters, but when it came to big matters, he might not be accommodating.
Especially when Huo Xuan wasn't Qi Yuntian. He had only been in his position for a few decades. His prestige and cultivation level weren't enough to suppress the other nine disciples. He could only try to win them over and not force them. Therefore, she already had other plans for this matter.
The two women chatted for a while until the sky turned white. Chen Qiaoling bid farewell to Madam Chen and flew up the clouds to return to the Yanlong Continent.
Half an hour later, she landed in the courtyard of her own residence. A maidservant came up and whispered a few words in her ear. She nodded and walked into the house. She walked through the halls and entered the backyard. After lifting the bead curtain, she saw a man with dark skin and a face that looked like he had been through hardships sitting in the hall. He was Daoren's disciple.
She waved her hand and said to the maidservant behind her, "All of you, leave."
When only she and Daoren were left in the house, she waved her hand and opened the barrier. She said, "Elder Hu, why are you here?"
That Daoren's disciple opened his eyes and stroked the goatee on his chin. He said, "I have thought about this matter, but I still feel that it's inappropriate."
Chen Qiaoling was startled. Then, she said angrily, "We have already agreed on this matter. Is Elder Hu going to go back on his words?"
Elder Hu frowned. He said, "Madam Xiao, when did I agree on anything with you? What did I promise you? "
Chen Qiaoling snorted and sat down on a chair at the side. After a moment of silence, she said slowly, "What do you want?"
Elder Hu narrowed his eyes. "As a Yuanying cultivator and an elder of Pingdu Sect, Madam wants me to bully a Core Formation junior and humiliate him. If word of this gets out, it will be too unpleasant. I am also risking my reputation by doing this. Madam Xiao, can you give me half of the treasure first?"
Chen Qiaoling's expression did not look too good. She said angrily, "Elder Hu, I have already given you a lot of pills from my residence. Is that not enough?"
Elder Hu's expression turned cold. He said impatiently, "Madam Xiao, do you think that I am greedy for your pills? If it weren't for the friendship between your father and me and your pleading, this old man wouldn't have agreed to this matter. I'll send a disciple to return those elixirs to you tomorrow. Forgive me for not being able to keep you company! "
After saying that, he cupped his hands and walked out.
Chen Qiaoling suddenly became anxious. She stood at the door and said, "Elder Hu, can this matter not be discussed?"
Elder Hu shook his head. This was a competition between two sects, especially in the territory of his sect. As a guest, he couldn't go overboard. Even if he managed to win against his opponent by a little, he would try his best to give his opponent a way out so that they could meet again in the future.
However, Chen Qiaoling's request did not give him any face at all. Even if it was as she had said, that Zhang Yan had already lost his power in the sect. Doing such a thing was extremely taboo. If it wasn't for the fact that the benefits she promised him were truly great, he would not have agreed to her request without much thought.
Chen Qiaoling saw that Elder Hu did not say anything, and her heart suddenly became chaotic.
She also knew that with her ability, she could not do anything to Zhang Yan. Even the aristocratic families could not do anything to him on the surface.
However, she also had some understanding of the current situation in the sect. She knew that Daoist Peng had helped her disciple Qin Nan to take the position. This was the time when Zhang Yan was at his weakest. It was the best time to deal with him. She gritted her teeth and said, "Elder Hu, wait a moment."
Elder Hu faintly said, "Hmm." Although he looked cold, he was actually very proud.
He had tested her a few times before and could see that Chen Qiaoling had a deep obsession in her heart. Apart from him, she seemed to have no one else to ask for help. Didn't that mean that she was at his mercy?
He even dared to say that so long as he persistently refused, then perhaps the other party would obediently hand over the treasure in order to beg him to make a move. However, even though he was confident in this, he couldn't guarantee that something unexpected would happen at that time. Thus, he wasn't willing to go too far and only hoped to obtain half of the treasure first.
Chen Qiaoling quickly turned around and lightly withdrew a dazzling talisman shell from her pouch, and then she passed it to Elder Hu.
This was a defensive treasure of the Chen Clan, and it was called the Dual Qi Divinelight Talisman Shell. Every direct descendant of the Chen Clan possessed one. This one was left behind by her father, and he had left it for her before he passed away. Now that she had to hand it over, she felt extremely pained.
But besides this, she was really unable to think of anything else that could make this elder make a move.
Even then, he still took into consideration the friendship between him and her father all those years ago, otherwise, he would utterly not accept this matter.
Elder Hu picked up the talisman shell and placed it before his eyes to carefully examine it. After looking at it for a long time, his eyes glowed brightly as he praised. "It really is the Dual Qi Divinelight Talisman Shell. Having such a treasure in hand is no less than having an extra life."
Madam Chen couldn't help but remind him. "This is a Yang Energy Talisman, and there's also a Yin Energy Talisman. Both of them are used together in order to display its might. Elder, don't go back on your word."
Elder Hu smiled lightly and didn't say anything as he placed the talisman in his sleeve, and then he cupped his hands and said, "I'll naturally deal with that junior surnamed Zhang during the River Rinse Banquet. Madam Xiao, just prepare the Yang Energy Talisman."
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