The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 794 - 439: Power Shift (Part 2)

Elder He ascended to the Sect Leader’s throne, signifying that in this chaotic world, she finally carved out her own foothold.

After some unknown time had passed, several guards opened the door and, seeing her leaning by the window, paused in surprise before stepping forward and whispering: "He Sect Leader instructed us to hand her over to you." He pointed his finger right at Jiu Mo. This once arrogant Banshee was gravely injured and dying. Who knows what method He Sect Leader used to keep her in a coma? This was also Ning Xiaoxian’s request, otherwise, once Jiu Mo woke up, it would take extra effort to get her into the God Demon Prison. Even severely injured, a conscious demon at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage is still daunting.

She nodded, and these confidants of He Sect Leader retreated, closing the door behind them. The good habits ingrained in Hidden Stream meant they never asked why.

Ning Xiaoxian casually put Jiu Mo into the God Demon Prison and finally breathed a long sigh of relief, ready to leave. But as soon as she walked out of the palace, she furrowed her brows.

Someone was coming.

Qi Zai rushed over, carrying Qingluan on his back.

This beautiful Bird Demon still had tear stains at the corners of her eyes.

Qi Zai arrived with graceful steps, transformed into human form upon landing, but stammered awkwardly, unable to speak.

Ning Xiaoxian sighed inwardly and turned to ask Qi Zai, "Did you come to plead?" He chased after her with his wife, surely not coming to pay respects.

"I forced him to come, don’t blame him." Qingluan faced Ning Xiaoxian and bowed gracefully, "Lord Jiu Mo may have always been unpopular, but she has been immensely kind to me. If she hadn’t taken me into Hidden Stream, how could there be today’s Qingluan? Just now, He Sect Leader said... her fate is in your hands. If I want her to live, I must come searching for you."

Staring blankly at the woman in front, her eyes filled with hope. It was less than half a year since Ning Xiaoxian joined the sect, at that time she could still look down on her. How little time has passed, mysteries piled upon her, making her increasingly unfathomable. Even during this sect power shift, He Sect Leader, who had just seized great power, implied that Lord Jiu Mo’s life or death was entirely at her discretion.

She was a smart woman. During this period, she had sensed the fear and awe Qi Zai and Elder He held towards her, although there was no evidence, but it was from a woman’s intuition.

What kind of secret does this woman hold that even He Sect Leader, who is so proud, offers her such respect?

Ning Xiaoxian understood, He Sect Leader is a person who navigates through social sophistication. Knowing Qingluan and Qi Zai were involved, it’s said that if you don’t respect a monk, you respect the Buddha. Qingluan was formerly a loyal subordinate to Jiu Mo, and on this occasion to plead, Elder He naturally sent her to find Ning Xiaoxian. He Sect Leader’s depth of mind could see that although Jiu Mo was defeated, her final fate was not his to determine. What, you ask if he doesn’t want revenge for his sister? Of course, he wants to—but he knows how to prioritize. If asked to choose between holding Hidden Stream’s leadership position or ignoring Changtian’s order and killing Jiu Mo, he would undoubtedly choose the former.

Power and politics, once entangled, are beyond one’s control.

"Promise her," Changtian suddenly said, "Jiu Mo is no longer a threat to us, there’s no need to eliminate her. Moreover, her talent can be used on the Demon Skull Sword." His words clearly reached Qi Zai too because there was joy and gratitude in the White Bird’s eyes. Qingluan proposed the request, originally making him very embarrassed—yet he liked her, so he braced himself to give it a try.

Ning Xiaoxian pondered for a while before saying to Qingluan, "I can indeed spare her life, but there are two conditions."

Qingluan immediately expressed gratitude, "As long as she is spared, I can agree to any conditions!"

"Really? Very good." Ning Xiaoxian smiled radiantly, "I love to play matchmaker, so the first condition is, I want you to marry—" Qingluan’s face suddenly turned red upon hearing, even Qi Zai behind her straightened his back, gazing intensely at the lady.

But Ning Xiaoxian continued, "—I want you to marry Chi Bihu beside He Sect Leader!"

What, not Qi Zai? Upon hearing this, Qingluan’s body shook, her vision went black, even Qi Zai was filled with astonishment, opening his mouth to speak, only to be cut off by Changtian’s sharp "Shut up!" forcing him to bite his lip, his face filled with helplessness.

"What’s wrong, you won’t agree? It’s just the first condition, yet you said you’d agree to anything?" Ning Xiaoxian teased her.

Qingluan’s mind was immediately in turmoil, continuously glancing at Qi Zai, stammering: "No, but... but Mr. Qi, he and I..."

"Chi Bihu has long admired you, publicly expressing his love for you several times, even pleading with Jiu Mo to have you assigned to him, showing his sincere heart." Ning Xiaoxian slowly said, "During the battle against the Northwest Alliance Army, Chi Bihu also made significant contributions; he is a meritorious minister. Next, when He Sect Leader rewards merits, assigning you to him before he speaks is most beneficial to our Hidden Stream’s solid situation."

Her sharp words made Qingluan’s eyes well up with tears, her body shaking slightly. She closed her eyes slowly for a few breaths before lowering her head, "Miss Ning, Mr. Qi and I are deeply in love, long pledged to each other for life, sworn never to betray. This condition, I can’t agree to! Please... please change the condition."

Good lad! He could make a girl so devoted to him. Ning Xiaoxian cast an approving glance at Qi Zai, seeing the fellow place his palm on Qingluan’s shoulder, his eyes also reddened with emotion, looking at her as if pleading.

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