Senior Sisters, I Don’t Want To Work Hard Anymore

Chapter 119: Dignity

In the depths of the vast and boundless Extreme Void Starry Sky.

Countless broken land masses float in the deep space, strange and lifeless, with hardly any traces of life to be seen.

The void environment here is extremely harsh, and there are no valuable resources to be mined. At first glance, it seems that it may take hundreds of years for a cultivator to visit. It belongs to a forgotten corner in the deep space.

Inside a square land mass with a radius of thousands of miles, there is an unknown powerful individual who has opened up a Grotto-Heaven secret realm with a great Divine Ability. Inside, it is beautifully arranged, with magnificent palaces and courtyards stretching out, resembling a paradise on earth.

This is the black market in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, where all resources of unknown origin, including pills, Law Treasures, territory cultivation techniques, confidential information, beast slaves, and even cultivators themselves, can be traded. As long as you are willing to pay the corresponding fees and abide by the rules here, the behind-the-scenes managers of the black market will ensure your safety and interests.

Similar places exist in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, as wherever there are intelligent beings, there will be a martial world and darkness. Therefore, such things cannot disappear completely. At certain times, even so-called righteous forces cannot do without this industry.

In the black market, inside a heavily guarded palace, more than twenty black figures are gathered together, exchanging the information they each possess.

Most of them are not physical beings, only projections of their magical powers. Their true identities are unknown, as they don't want outsiders to know who they really are.

"...Just ten days ago, the ceasefire order from the Daoist Court was officially issued and took effect. It includes the entire Cloud Dream Immortal Domain and several neighboring Immortal Realms. All the listed Daoist forces are prohibited from engaging in any direct wars of significant scale. The ceasefire order lasts... for one hundred and fifty years!"

A gloomy voice narrates slowly, with a hint of resentment and unwillingness in the tone.

Anyone with discerning eyes can see that the Daoist Court's move is to protect the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, thus restricting all the surrounding Supreme Daoist forces from using force to interfere with the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's plan to restore its ancestral altar.

There is a moment of silence in the scene, and another voice speaks up, "It seems that the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace still has influence in the Daoist Court. However, to accomplish this, they must have paid a considerable price, both openly and secretly. Can they still afford it? If I remember correctly, they haven't paid their tribute to the Daoist Court on time for several hundred years."

"Unfortunately, just a month ago, they paid off all their outstanding tributes, as well as the resources needed to apply for the ceasefire order, including the benefits for those important figures in the Daoist Court. It was all paid in one go. Otherwise, how could they have easily achieved their goal?" a hoarse voice explains.

Tribute refers to the various resources that major Daoist forces and prestigious clans need to submit to the Daoist Court every year. Depending on their own strength and status, the amount they need to pay varies. The Supreme Daoist forces naturally pay the most.

Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was flourishing ten thousand years ago, so these tributes were not a big deal. However, after it started to decline, these tribute quotas became an unbearable burden.

According to the Daoist Court's rules, responsibilities and obligations are equivalent to rights and status. If a Daoist force constantly defaults on its tributes, many of its rights will be temporarily frozen and can only be restored after the tributes are paid.

Most of the black figures present are somewhat surprised, and one voice questions, "This is not a small amount. Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace has been declining for a long time. How can they still have the ability to come up with such a huge amount of resources? Could it be... that they have borrowed heavily from some powerful forces?"

As a Supreme Daoist force, it is certainly easy to borrow externally, and there are many powerful forces willing to lend a hand, although the interest and costs are high. But everyone encounters difficulties at some point, and it is understandable to occasionally use this method to get through tough times.

An old voice answers, "The major trading companies that I have shares in have not received any loan applications from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, nor have I heard any rumors in the industry. It seems that there is no such thing."

"It's strange. Where did they get their resources from? Could it be that they've used their strategic reserves? Or is there something else going on?"

"I'm not sure. We can slowly investigate the truth of this matter later. But for now, we can't take any strong actions against Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. What do you think we should do?"

"Direct military action is not allowed, but we can still use some covert methods that are not publicly known. We can also mobilize our subordinate forces to cause trouble for them, making it difficult for them to repair the main body of the giant land."

"That won't be very effective. Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace now has the Pinnacle Origin Limitless Soft Water Banner and the Falling Phoenix Nebula Tower, two powerful artifacts. I've heard that several elders who have been in long-term seclusion for healing have also recovered. Their strength has greatly increased. The smaller sects won't be able to withstand them, and even if we personally intervene, we will have to pay a hefty price."

"So it seems that we are unable to do anything to them now? It feels quite frustrating."

"Fortunately, the ceasefire agreement only lasts for 150 years. We can just wait and then join forces to settle the score with them!"

150 years is equivalent to a lifetime for ordinary people, but for high-level cultivators, this amount of time is insignificant. The time spent in seclusion for enlightenment could be longer than that.

Many Supreme sects, including Jade Pearl Star Palace, currently have no intention of challenging the authority of the Heavenly Court. The cost would be too high. It would be a loss to destroy the game rules that have been established in the Extreme Void Starry Sky for millions of years just for the sake of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.

Moreover, even if they restore their sect's main altar, what difference would it make? A Supreme sect that has been declining for thousands of years cannot return to its peak in such a short time. It's simply wishful thinking.

After a moment of silence, no one questioned the matter, which meant they tacitly agreed.

"Alright, let's discuss another issue related to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, which is their newly accepted direct disciple, Qin Muling."

The old voice continued, "There are powerful forces outside offering a high reward to obtain the secrets from this disciple. It's not easy for a pure female cultivation sect like Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace to break tradition and accept a male disciple. Although they later released news that they plan to recruit male disciples in the next grand opening of the sect, we are all intelligent people. Such a blatant move cannot deceive us."

A cold and proud female voice spoke up, "We are also very interested in the secrets of that little guy. If anyone can provide them, we are willing to offer an Acquired Spiritual Treasure as a reward!"

There was a moment of silence in the room, and then a deep and steady voice said, "An Acquired Spiritual Treasure? We are not lacking in that, but is it really worth offering such a great reward just for a newly accepted disciple? Could it be that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace deliberately set him up as a target to mislead us?"

Similar situations have occurred in the past, so his suspicion is reasonable.

Everyone present is a cunning old fox with thousands of years of experience in open and hidden battles. Who doesn't know who?

"But I've heard that Qin Muling is indeed extraordinary. Not only does he have an exceptionally strong aura of luck, but his aptitude is also extremely rare. Perhaps he surpasses the so-called genius-level seedlings."

"Heard? Can we be sure?"

"Not at the moment. The women of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace are protecting him very well. Even the hidden lines we've set up inside cannot get close to him, let alone the people around him. So the information we have collected so far is extremely limited."

"Such an important figure always needs someone to attend to them, right? Can't we find a way to insert a few capable people around them?"

"This can be considered, but we can only proceed slowly. Don't expect to see results in a short period of time."

After discussing for a moment, the numerous shadows were still uncertain about this matter. After all, there was too little information available for reference, to the point that even these experienced and influential figures didn't know how to proceed.

If they were to pay a huge price and go through great difficulties to uncover the truth, only to find out that it was just a trap set by the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, it would be truly embarrassing.

At this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded, "My intelligence network has just received a piece of news: it is said that the Palace of Calamitous Fate has issued a new bounty. Whoever can capture Qin Muling and hand her over will receive two Acquired Spiritual Treasures."

"The Palace of Calamitous Fate... I see!"

The people were shocked and amazed, but also relieved. Since it was a superpower like the Palace of Calamitous Fate taking action, everything seemed to have a reasonable explanation.

After a while, a voice asked, "Should she be kept alive or killed?"

"Of course, it is more valuable to keep her alive, and there must be no damage. If she dies or is injured, the reward will only be half."

"Alright, it's settled then."

"Now let's discuss how to lure that little girl out of the sect's main altar."

No one would be so arrogant as to break into the main altar of a Supreme Dao lineage to capture someone, even if it was the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, which was relatively weaker in strength. The power of the Falling Phoenix Nebula Tower was not just for show. To accomplish this, they could only rely on strategy.

...

On Imperial Dao Peak.

"...Alright, Senior Sister, all suitable candidates are here. How to arrange them next, it's up to you!"

Qin Muling, who still appeared somewhat weak, said. Using this kind of talent Divine Ability frequently was extremely exhausting, even though her own cultivation foundation far surpassed cultivators of the same level, it was still difficult to bear. If she were to use it a few more times, she would face the risk of her cultivation regressing.

In front of Xue Bingxuan, two hundred inner disciples stood neatly, each one a beautiful woman with bright eyes and snow-white skin, their faces showing surprise and confusion.

They were all candidates who failed in this assessment, and their performance was not too bad. They had originally planned to continue cultivating after returning, waiting for the next assessment opportunity. Unexpectedly, Qin Muling called them over and secretly brought them to Imperial Dao Peak.

The reason for notifying them separately and not in front of the elders was naturally to avoid unnecessary trouble. Otherwise, if they were seen, they would definitely investigate the matter thoroughly.

In Qin Muling's talent Divine Ability perception, the fortune and destiny of these female disciples were all quite good, with hidden blessings. Even a few of them, even without external support, would have the opportunity to cultivate to the True Immortal realm through their own efforts. Therefore, it was not excessive to give them the treatment of core disciples in advance.

Even if they fail this time, it is only because their cultivation time is still short and their skills are lacking. Or perhaps it is because their luck has not yet blossomed. In the future, they can make up for these shortcomings under the guidance of the senior sisters.

Given time, once these two hundred disciples grow up, they can become the backbone of the sect.

"You've worked hard, little junior brother. I'll reward you well tonight!" Xue Bingxuan threw a flirtatious glance at him and quietly communicated with him through her spiritual sense.

Qin Muling's spirits lifted as he earnestly looked at the senior sister. Her enchanting figure under the gorgeous dress was as alluring as ever. He wondered what she was wearing today, whether it was cheetah print, transparent and flawless, or seductively revealing. But there was no rush, he could verify it later tonight.

Seeing the look in his eyes, Luo Wanqing knew that the little junior brother was thinking of something mischievous again. She couldn't help but pinch him hard, thinking about whether she should exert a little more force in their next fight, so that he wouldn't be able to walk straight the next day.

Qi Yalan silently tightened her grip on the hilt of the sword at the little junior brother's waist, the meaning was self-evident. Cheng Yulan's expression was a smile that wasn't a smile, implying that if he dared to favor one and neglect the other, he should be prepared during their next game of hide and seek.

Qin Muling sighed silently and didn't say anything. Among the senior sisters, only Luo Huan truly cared for him and wouldn't find ways to trouble him.

As for Yu Lingzhou, Yueyi Tianjun, and Bingyuan Tianjun, they held their own status and wouldn't make things difficult for Qin Muling. So, given the choice, Qin Muling preferred to interact with them.

Xue Bingxuan gave some simple instructions to these female disciples and announced that they could stay in her dojo for cultivation. Although they still held the status of inner disciples, they would receive the same resources as core disciples. They would also have the opportunity to frequently seek guidance from the senior sister, which was a treatment that other core disciples rarely enjoyed.

The female disciples were overjoyed and agreed without hesitation. Although they would become part of the power of the sect in the future, it was only natural.

The sect leader was the most powerful faction in the sect, with the strongest backing. If there was an opportunity, why would they choose anyone other than the sect leader? Would they go for something far away when they could choose something close?

"By the way, little junior brother, you still lack someone to take care of you. Do you want to pick a few suitable ones from here to serve you? It's even okay if you want to choose more." Xue Bingxuan suddenly turned her head and said to Qin Muling with a charming smile.

"Yes, yes, little junior brother, even though you are the personal disciple of the sect leader, you still don't have anyone by your side. It's quite undignified." Qi Yalan chimed in with a smile.

Among these two hundred female disciples, there were many stunning and enchanting beauties, each with their own unique charm. They were truly pleasing to the eye.

But Qin Muling shook his head without hesitation. "Dignity or lack thereof, it doesn't matter. I have my senior sisters to take care of me, how can anyone compare to them? Let's forget about it."

He was certain that if he agreed to such a proposition, he would have no chance of maintaining his dignity that night.

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