Chapter 21: The Filial and Polite Saintess
5000 contribution points could buy fifty entries into the Sea Abyss Secret Realm, a top-tier mid-rank spirit beast with perfect compatibility, access to the most advanced spirit techniques in the Sea Concubine Palace, and a massive amount of cultivation resources.
Even with the monthly allowance for her Saintess status, Gong Lianyue had only saved a little over 1000 contribution points in several years. She never took on missions, so how could she possibly have 5000?
“Why should I eliminate Bai He?”
Standing at the courtyard entrance, Gong Lianyue asked calmly, looking at the confident black-haired woman.
Although she was tempted to sell the woman’s horse and pocket the 5000 contribution points, she held back.
After all, the Saintess was the epitome of grace and etiquette. In public, she was a noble, aloof, and flawlessly pure maiden. She would never resort to vulgar language.
“Everyone in the Sea Concubine Palace knows you and Bai Ningying don’t get along. I’m helping you eliminate her and lighten your burden!”
“5000 contribution points for one Saintess. Not a bad deal, right?” Lei Ji said smugly.
Gong Lianyue was speechless. This woman seemed… not very bright…
Putting aside whether Lei Ji could even defeat Bai He, even if she did win, wouldn’t that mean she was stronger than Bai He? And then Gong Lianyue would have to pay another 5000 contribution points to have her eliminated?
Moreover, Bai He had provided her with a lot of intelligence for free over the years, her only request being that Gong Lianyue not expose their connection and ignore any of her subordinates who came to visit.
Gong Lianyue didn’t understand why Bai He put on such a charade, but she wouldn’t betray her.
Of course, she wouldn’t waste time explaining this to Lei Ji. She still wasn’t sure what was going on with the Water Element.
This was troublesome. She needed to get rid of this woman quickly.
“With your level, you can’t beat her.”
After a moment of thought, the blue-haired girl raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone dismissive and condescending.
“…”
“…”
“What!?”
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Lei Ji’s eyes widened in anger.
Veins bulged on her forehead, her short black hair standing on end like a hedgehog.
Crackling thunder erupted behind her, blinding blue arcs of electricity flashing and intertwining.
“Please leave!”
Seeing Lei Ji’s increasingly unruly behavior, the two maids stepped forward simultaneously, blocking the black-haired girl, speaking in unison.
A powerful aura emanated from them, clashing and neutralizing Lei Ji’s lightning.
After a few seconds of confrontation, the black-haired girl’s pupils constricted. Even the maids were Dead Sea Stage?
“Hmph!”
Glancing at the blue-haired girl hiding behind the maids, Lei Ji snorted and withdrew her aura, turning to leave.
Since the Saintess looked down on her so much, she would find another Saintess Candidate. She could always lower her price a little.
As Lei Ji’s figure receded, the two maids bowed apologetically and retreated.
“Sigh~~”
Gong Lianyue sighed, closing the door quickly in frustration.
She was in a hurry to check on the Water Element, but she hadn’t expected to be interrupted at this time.
Just as she closed the door, before she could even summon the Water Element, a cold female voice echoed in her ear.
[Come out here.]
!!!
A vein throbbed on her forehead. Gong Lianyue flung open the door impatiently.
“Are you annoying?! Get lost!”
“If you keep nagging, I’ll rip off your emojis and use them as a drinking snack!!!”
A fragrant scent drifted through the courtyard. Looking at the empty space, the blue-haired girl’s angry expression froze.
Silence hung in the air for more than ten seconds before a timid female voice echoed in her ear again.
[Um, sorry, um, could you come see me when you have a moment?]
A few drops of cold sweat trickled down Gong Lianyue’s forehead. She replied sweetly,
“Yes, Teacher!”
Sea Concubine Palace, Sea Moon Peak
Twenty minutes later, on a vast mountain peak shrouded in mist and clouds.
Sea Moon Peak, the highest point of the Sea Concubine Palace, overlooking the land for hundreds of miles, its name derived from the view of the moon’s reflection in the sea.
Before Gong Lianyue stood a woman in a luxurious, water-colored robe and a mask, her body stiff, her fingers fidgeting nervously.
Her blue hair, the same color as the Saintess’s, was tied into two large buns that resembled Mickey Mouse ears, bouncing slightly as she fidgeted.
“Teacher, what is it?”
Gong Lianyue asked awkwardly. This woman was the Vice Palace Master of the Sea Concubine Palace, the one who had found her in the mortal town. She was practically her adoptive mother.
And just now, she had yelled and cursed at her. How filial…
“Ah, no, um, was my tone just now… not very good? I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have ordered you around like that. I apologize…”
“No, it’s not that. I was arguing with someone. That Lei… something… kept pestering me, and I got annoyed.”
Seeing that the woman was about to cry, Gong Lianyue quickly comforted her.
Shui Qinghou, Vice Palace Master of the Sea Concubine Palace, one of the Six Concubines, her timid personality a stark contrast to her powerful strength.
It took a lot of coaxing and comforting to calm her down.
“So, Teacher, why did you suddenly call for me?”
“Sob Um, it’s like this sob, I wanted to ask you about the Saintess selection sob.”
“…”
“Sob Do you know the preliminaries are being held sob on Fallen Whale Island?”
“…”
“Teacher, I can’t understand what you’re saying.”
Gong Lianyue’s lips twitched. She could barely maintain her indifferent expression.
After a long while, Shui Qinghou regained her composure.
“I was patrolling the other day and found traces of spirit beasts from the Storm Realm. Although the Palace Master said it’s nothing to worry about, I’m still concerned they might attack during the Saintess selection.”
“Fallen Whale Island is hundreds of kilometers from the Sea Concubine Palace. Even at full speed, it would take me half a day to get there. If something happened, I might not be able to reach them in time.”
“So, I wanted to ask for your opinion.”
“Teacher, aren’t you being overly cautious? How would the Storm Realm dare to openly invade the Sea Region? The Sea Region Alliance would swarm them. We wouldn’t even get a turn.”
Gong Lianyue sighed. Her teacher was too timid, always worrying and fretting.
The Storm Realm was a regional power opposing the Sea Region Alliance. Their strength was comparable, but it was difficult for either side to invade the other’s territory.
One side was a vast ocean, the other an endless storm. It was impossible to fight effectively in the other’s domain.
For decades, there had only been minor skirmishes, nothing on a large scale. The Storm Realm wouldn’t dare to venture deep into the Sea Region, bypassing the Ice Shield Palace’s defenses to attack the Sea Concubine Palace.
“But I’m still worried. Why don’t you go with them? You can protect those children in secret.” Shui Qinghou fidgeted nervously.
“No.”
“Don’t you want to observe Bai He and the others’ combat strength?”
“No.”
Staring at the indifferent blue-haired girl for a moment, Shui Qinghou slowly pulled out a light blue water scroll from her bosom.
“Haven’t you always wanted to learn my Sound Transmission spirit technique?”
“This scroll contains the Wave technique, allowing you to transmit your voice like ocean waves for several kilometers. How about it?”
“I’m not participating in the preliminaries. If anyone attacks me, they will be disqualified.” Gong Lianyue snatched the scroll and pocketed it, stating her terms matter-of-factly.
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