noffsinger Chapter 222 - 155: Meng Qiewei: I Am Also of the Direct Lineage
Chapter 222 - 155: Meng Qiewei: I Am Also of the Direct Lineage
The rain pattered down, a pleasant melody.
In the room, Meng Qiewei sat down gently, savoring the scent of the rain.
It had seldom rained since the Great War.
The land had been devastated, its people plunged into misery.
Even here, a place nourished by powerful Cultivators, recovery was only just beginning.
It was impossible to know how many years other places would need to recuperate.
Rain itself required Cultivators from the Immortal Sect to bring it forth, using the Immortal Sect’s Spiritual Qi.
Governing under the Immortal Sect was far more complex than one could imagine.
After a moment of silence, Meng Qiewei spoke. "Have they chosen anyone?"
"Not yet," Qing Dai said, shaking her head. "They think it’s still too early. He’s only at Foundation Establishment. No matter how outstanding a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is, they can’t truly be considered a Celestial Pride.
"Continuing to observe and maintain good relations is the correct path.
"No one sends someone from the Direct Lineage right off the bat.
"They feel that these young Celestial Prides are too inexperienced to understand the practical difficulties of life."
Meng Qiewei pondered for a moment. "If they were to choose someone, they would have to make a trip there, wouldn’t they?"
Qing Dai nodded. "If it truly comes to that, then of course. And it wouldn’t be just one. Arrangements would surely be made for the other Celestial Pride as well.
"But that’s still a long way off. We can observe for a while longer.
"Of course, the people outside think we should be searching harder for your husband."
Meng Qiewei ignored this and asked, "If they were to go, what route would they take?"
The moment she heard this, Qing Dai’s expression changed. "My Lady, the Immortal Sect’s inspections are strict. It’s impossible for anyone on the list to get through."
’My Lady wants to go out?’
’Is the world about to be turned upside down?’
’But the Immortal Sect’s rule is absolute.’
Meng Qiewei looked at Qing Dai and said casually, "Don’t worry. The Immortal Sect failed to give me a satisfactory explanation this time. As long as my main power doesn’t leave, they’ll turn a blind eye if a wisp of my Heart Spirit goes out.
"As long as I use a legitimate channel.
"A legitimate reason is all I need."
Cold sweat dripped down Qing Dai’s back. ’It can’t be that simple.’
’If it were, why would the people on the list try everything they can to sneak out?’
’The Magpie Bridge incident wouldn’t have happened, either.’
’For a powerhouse like My Lady, the moment a wisp of her spirit leaves, all of her power will instantly transfer with it.’
’And when that happens, the Immortal Sect is sure to bring down the hammer.’
’The trouble would be immense.’
"The Immortal Sect wouldn’t dare take that risk," Qing Dai urged.
At this, Meng Qiewei smiled faintly. "They wouldn’t have before. But they will now."
Qing Dai froze, her gaze falling on her lady’s brow.
The bright red floral mark was striking.
Everyone knew their lady was married, but no one knew the identity of her husband.
The same went for the Immortal Sect.
They were curious, but they would never dare to investigate on their own.
That would risk offending their lady.
Just as they were unwilling to risk a confrontation with the Immortal Sect, the Immortal Sect was also unwilling to risk a confrontation with them.
So, while curious, no one dared to act recklessly.
’But if My Lady were to go out now, she must be going to find her husband.’
Qing Dai had a feeling. Her lady had always indulged their contact with the Wuyun Sect, even supporting everything related to the new Celestial Pride.
She even agreed to let them observe the Celestial Pride there.
Perhaps it was all to create a legitimate reason for her to leave.
’She was waiting for this very day.’
Not only that, her lady would probably push the clan to select a female Celestial Pride from the Direct Lineage to be sent out.
And then...
She would mingle among them and leave together.
After all, her lady was also of the Direct Lineage.
Even if it was just a powerless wisp of her spirit.
But...
It would be so easy for something to go wrong.
"My Lady, won’t you reconsider?" Qing Dai asked.
Meng Qiewei just looked at her calmly, not saying a word.
For a moment, cold sweat streamed down Qing Dai’s back.
’We were all used by My Lady.’
’The new Celestial Pride sensing the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart was probably her doing, too.’
’Then she allowed the Immortal Sect’s previous transgression to happen, making them feel like they owed her an explanation.’
’Everything fell perfectly into place.’
’But all this hinged on one condition: that the person who left using the Magpie Bridge truly wasn’t her.’
’If it wasn’t her, how did she get married?’
Qing Dai couldn’t make sense of it.
’But once the clan agreed to send a woman from the Direct Lineage, My Lady would definitely go with them.’
’When the Elders learn of this...’
’They’ll probably suffer from sleepless night after sleepless night.’
She could only hope that progress with the new Celestial Pride would slow down. She even wished that Jiang Man would stop showing off his Talent.
Otherwise, they would be the ones to suffer.
’I never thought we’d get dragged into the drama we were just watching.’
’I wonder what kind of expression that new Celestial Pride will have when he finds out one day that he was the reason My Lady got ’sent out.’ ’
Sigh.
Qing Dai sighed internally.
’That new Celestial Pride is digging his own grave.’
’When he gets back, the Elders will probably kill him.’
Finally, Qing Dai poured a cup of tea and offered it to her. "My Lady, your tea."
—
Jiang Man was completely dumbfounded when he received the mission.
It was the first time someone had offered to pay him Spiritual Source just to sleep.
And it was only for an hour.
Five thousand Spiritual Source for one hour of work.
He thought back to his time at the Yunqian Bureau, where an hour’s work only earned him a few dozen Spiritual Source.
This was a massive windfall.
’If I could get jobs like this every day, would I ever have to worry about Spiritual Source again?’
’Golden Core would be within my grasp!’
When the client named the price of five thousand Spiritual Source, he didn’t even dare to haggle, terrified that any negotiation would make them retract the offer.
"So, you’re going to sleep tonight?" the Old Yellow Ox asked.
"I’ve already taken the Spiritual Source. It’s a job," Jiang Man replied.
Work was just a means to achieve better Cultivation.
Five thousand Spiritual Source would allow him to get twice the results with half the effort.
Otherwise, how was he supposed to deal with Chang Qiweng if he came knocking again?
He hadn’t expected Chang Qiweng to send him a collection notice yesterday.
The Sect really showed no mercy, even making him pay interest.
’The top student of the Third Courtyard, and they won’t even waive the interest.’
However, Chang Qiweng had said Jiang Man could authorize him to make payments on his behalf if he wasn’t around when the next deadline came.
’What a good guy.’
’He would’ve been an even better guy if he hadn’t followed up by saying he’d take half the interest for his services.’
He originally had 20,000 Spiritual Source left. After investing 18,000 in resources for the next three months, adding the 5,000 he just earned, and then deducting 6,000...