65. Shangguan Lingyue
The little black fox nodded obediently, then closed her eyes, seemingly replaying the scene in her mind.
Gong Yiling knew she might be expecting too much.
Spiritual and martial techniques weren’t like inner cultivation methods. You couldn’t just use them after hearing the chants once.
She could use demonic techniques easily because of her cultivation base.
But Shangguan Ziyuan couldn’t learn any inner cultivation techniques, so she could only try building a house in mid-air, so to speak.
For her to learn instantly would be even more absurd than those geniuses on TV.
But… Gong Yiling had a feeling.
Such a special talent must have its uses.
After a while, the little black fox opened her eyes, a confident glint in them.
“Hunyuan Demonic Art, Demonic Gloom!”
As soon as she finished speaking, the crescent moon, which had just emerged from Gong Yiling’s created darkness, was plunged into an even deeper darkness.
This darkness didn’t just cover the sky; it spread across the city.
Before Gong Yiling could react, the girl’s technique had enveloped the entire city.
Everything was shrouded in darkness, completely invisible.
“Oh no…”
Gong Yiling was about to stop her, but the little fox suddenly tilted her head and collapsed into her arms.
“Huff… huff… huff…”
She… fell asleep?
Or perhaps… exhausted her power?
Shangguan Ziyuan’s hair gradually returned to its normal color, but she still clung to Gong Yiling like an octopus, muttering incoherently.
“This girl…”
Gong Yiling chuckled and rubbed her head, especially her pointy ears. The fluffy feel was addictive.
“I’ll have to warn her next time. She can’t just do this.”
Holding the sleeping Shangguan Ziyuan, she watched as the city gradually brightened, the moonlight returning. She took out another grilled skewer.
“System, do you sell cola?”
“No, get lost.”
…
…
Several peaceful days passed.
During this time, Gong Yiling fully absorbed the energy she had gained.
“Hoo—”
After several cycles of cultivation, she exhaled deeply and stopped circulating her techniques.
Cultivating with dual spiritual apertures wasn’t easy.
Especially since her two cultivation techniques were completely opposing.
This meant she had to divide her limited spiritual energy to fill two enormous holes.
Fortunately, the treasures left by the Cloud Rainbow Sect were meant for its revival, so the amount of spirit stones was more than enough for a hundred people.
Besides the two hundred taken by Elder Yan, she had absorbed thirty percent of the remaining spirit stones.
So, after refining this spiritual energy, Miss Gong smoothly broke through.
Her righteous cultivation finally reached Core Formation, and her demonic cultivation reached Core Transformation.
As for her actual combat power, to avoid another mountain-blasting incident, she had to suppress it, waiting for an opportunity to test it outside.
Thinking this, she jumped out of bed, put on her veil, and headed towards the girls’ room.
But just as she reached the door, she heard what sounded like an argument.
Chun Lian: “Then Chun Lian thinks we should make a schedule.”
Qiu Shui: “What do you suggest?”
Chun Lian: “Young Palace… Master belongs to Sister Qiu Shui from eight in the morning to noon, then Little Heehee from one to five, and then me from seven to eleven.”
Little Heehee?
Gong Yiling knew Chun Lian was referring to Shangguan Ziyuan, but she was speechless at her naming sense.
Besides… were these three girls dividing her up? And listening to their conversation, she felt like some kind of time-management master.
Shangguan Ziyuan hesitantly protested, “But Big Sister said she would teach me demonic arts at night, so it wouldn’t attract attention…”
Chun Lian: “Hmm… but if you fall asleep while practicing, Little Heehee can sleep with Master at night!”
Shangguan Ziyuan: “Eh… we’ve already slept together a few times. Big Sister falls asleep easily. She doesn’t last long.”
Qiu Shui: “Last long?”
Chun Lian: “Last long?”
Gong Yiling: “Last long?”
This was outrageous!
She had never been called “doesn’t last long” in her life.
Although she had never had the chance to be called that before, and even less so now.
But still, being accused of not lasting long… in any context, was unacceptable!
Just then, an elegantly dressed woman, similar in style to Shangguan Ziyuan but older, appeared in her sight.
The woman looked at her, frowned slightly, and approached.
“Are you… the Immortal Master from the Great One Engineering Sect?”
“Who are you from the Shangguan family?”
“Shangguan Lingyue.” She performed a simple curtsy, her posture respectful but her aura strong. “May I have a word with you?”
Shangguan Lingyue…
Hearing this name, Gong Yiling paused.
She had expected the Shangguan family to send someone of high status to inquire about the incident, but she hadn’t expected… this person.
This red-haired woman wasn’t a princess. She was the only woman in the Heartflame Empire to be granted the title of Royal Vassal for her outstanding military achievements. One of the Twin Pillars of the empire, known as the Crimson Flame War God, Shangguan Lingyue.
This person was truly neutral. In the novel, she didn’t care who won the power struggle between the First Prince and the Fifth Princess and wouldn’t help either side.
She saw the throne as a blood-soaked object, believing anyone vying for it would inevitably commit atrocities. Disliking such internal conflicts, she chose to become a general, fighting on the battlefield instead.
In the novel, she ultimately died at the hands of Gong Yiling.
Yes…
Herself.
So, was this a fateful encounter between enemies?
Chun Lian: “Chun Lian thinks Little Heehee shouldn’t be so greedy.”
Shangguan Ziyuan: “Am I being greedy?”
Qiu Shui, surprisingly, agreed. “Yes, very greedy.”
Hearing the girls’ chatter, Gong Yiling chuckled and took out a piece of talisman paper, writing, “I’m going out. You can handle lunch yourselves.” She stuck it to the door.
Then, she walked towards Shangguan Lingyue.
“Let’s go.”
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