“Alright then!”
Qin Li waved his hand.
“They’re right outside the door now.”
“Thank you, hubby!” Chu Qingyin and Yun Shiyu were overjoyed.
They hugged Qin Li and planted a big kiss on him, wishing they could melt into his embrace.
“Go on!” Qin Li smiled.
Bang!
They pushed the door open.
Outside stood two women.
One had a shrewd look, while the other exuded an air of arrogance.
“Daughter, is that you?” Palace Master Yun Que couldn’t believe her eyes.
“Qingyin, you’ve become so beautiful. Is this heaven?” Han Ying squinted her eyes, scanning the surroundings.
“Mom, come with us!” The two women led their mothers away, recounting the stories of the past years and subtly hinting that they should avoid conflicts with Qin Li.
With that, the matter was settled.
Qin Li rested.
At that moment.
The other women emerged.
They had been hiding behind the screen earlier.
Xia Yufei leaned over, giggling, “Hubby, you’re so gentle.”
Qin Li pinched her rosy, jade-like cheek and smiled, “You all teamed up with Qingyin and Shiyu to plot against me, didn’t you?”
“Not at all!” Mo Yao smiled sweetly, “Besides, you’ve been working so hard lately. We sisters all want to reward you.”
“Forget it!”
Qin Li waved his hand.
“I want a quiet night alone.”
The women were taken aback, not expecting this.
But since Qin Li had spoken, they naturally wouldn’t oppose him and returned to their rooms.
Now.
It was truly quiet.
“Ah————”
Qin Li let out a long sigh.
Shedding his composed expression, a trace of worry appeared on his face.
He pushed open the window. There was no moon in sight, only an immensely towering celestial tree, its eight hundred branches blotting out the sky, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
“The future is uncertain, and it’s definitely not all bright.”
Qin Li was filled with concern.
The night passed without incident.
Then, golden rays of light shone from the east.
After the sunrise, the world was bathed in light, revealing a magnificent landscape.
Qin Li remained silent, continuously polishing the Taichu Immortal Sword, preparing for the final decisive battle.
Suddenly!
A knock came at the door.
“Master, are you there?”
Outside, Qin Taxue called out timidly.
“What is it?” Qin Li opened the door and looked at his young disciple.
“My parents have prepared a private banquet to thank you,” Qin Taxue said, her youthful face beaming with a bright smile.
Qin Li patted his disciple’s head and smiled, “Let’s go then!”
Master and disciple prepared to leave.
At that moment!
A commotion arose in the distance.
“Mom, please don’t be foolish!”
Chu Qingyin sighed, her expression full of helplessness.
“What’s the big deal! No matter how powerful Qin Li is, he’s still my son-in-law, right? He wouldn’t kill me, and he even brought me back to life,” Han Ying stood with her hands on her hips, her face full of defiance.
Beside her.
Another mother and daughter stood.
Yun Que and Yun Shiyu were utterly speechless.
Especially Yun Que, who took a few steps back with her daughter.
They had come to apologize to Qin Li and resolve a past grievance.
As Yun Shiyu explained, Yun Que’s worldview was utterly shaken, and she grew even more fearful of Qin Li, eager to make amends.
“What’s going on?”
Qin Li arrived with his disciple.
Yun Que was terrified and immediately bowed.
She presented a jade box, offering it respectfully with a smile:
“In the past, I was ignorant and offended the Dao Ancestor. Now, I have realized my mistakes and am grateful for the resurrection. Thus, I offer this gift.”
Qin Li nodded, accepting the gift, and the grudge was settled.
“Qin Li!”
Han Ying called out, her head held high.
In her hand was a divine jade box.
Inside was a half-immortal lotus seed, an extremely precious item.
“We’re all family. There’s no need for gifts; it would hurt our feelings.”
She smiled shrewdly, smugly taking back the lotus seed, as if she had just pulled off a great deal.
At this.
Chu Qingyin was stunned.
Yun Que’s eyes nearly popped out of her head.
What kind of move was this? It was utterly shameless!
You’re just a mortal, yet you dare to play tricks on the Dao Ancestor? Are you out of your mind?
Qin Li shook his head.
He didn’t bother to engage and prepared to leave.
“Hey, don’t go!” Han Ying blocked his path.
“Speak. What do you want?” Qin Li knew this person had ulterior motives.
Han Ying chuckled and said, “I heard you’ve become the Dao Ancestor, with immense powers, even capable of resurrecting the dead.”
“After all, I’m the Dao Ancestor’s mother-in-law. If my cultivation is too low, it would tarnish your reputation. How about you perform an energy transfer on me, like in those martial arts novels? Even if I don’t become an emperor, I could at least try being a sage.”
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Yun Que almost rolled her eyes.
This woman was truly fearless in her ignorance.
In short, she was a fool, constantly courting death.
Qin Li firmly refused, “Cultivation should be achieved through hard work; it’s more stable that way. Even if I were to enhance your cultivation, you would likely suffer a cultivation deviation sooner or later.”
“So you can do it! In that case, I won’t aim too high. How about making me a Tribulation King? That shouldn’t be a problem, right?” Han Ying began to act shamelessly.
Chu Qingyin couldn’t take it anymore and sternly said, “Mom, stop talking nonsense, or both Qin Li and I will get angry.”
Han Ying, provoked, unleashed her shrewish temper, “Qingyin, you’re not siding with your own mother. You’re the main wife, after all! What’s wrong with asking Qin Li to give some benefits to your maternal family?”
“And Qin Li, I’m not blaming you, but you keep taking more wives, and now you even have a little mistress by your side. Are you planning to neglect Qingyin…”
Qin Taxue was dumbfounded. How did this involve her?
A cold glint flashed in Qin Li’s eyes.
Slap!
Chu Qingyin was furious.
She slapped her mother directly.
Han Ying was stunned and began to cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide:
“Fine! Chu Qingyin, you unfilial daughter, how dare you hit your own mother! Have you forgotten the kindness of raising you? I doted on you so much when you were young, and now you treat me like this? You have no conscience!”
Chu Qingyin’s heart softened, but she maintained a stern expression, “First, this is Qin Li’s disciple, Qin Taxue. Second, stop spouting nonsense and causing trouble for Qin Li.”
Every family has its own troubles.
Qin Li didn’t want to deal with this.
He still wanted to see Qin Nitian.
So he took Qin Taxue and left on the wind.
Yun Que breathed a sigh of relief and disappeared with her daughter.
Chu Qingyin hardened her heart and left alone.
Only Han Ying remained.
Making a fuss, her face full of resentment.
At the same time.
Not far away, in a lakeside pavilion.
A group of Qin Li’s friends and family were gathered.
The Lonely Demon, the Confucian Scholar, the Demon Lord, the Demonic Buddha, the Dao Hero, the Sword Hero, and the Demon Hero.
They were enjoying a rare gathering, reveling in the joy of resurrection, drinking and discussing the Dao, when they heard the commotion.
Crack!
A crisp sound.
The Lonely Demon crushed his cup in anger.
The Confucian Scholar shook his head, “Family matters are always a tangled mess.”
The Demon Lord also didn’t want to get involved, “Just a shrew, no need to pay her any mind.”
“No!” The Lonely Demon said displeased, “As a Great Emperor, it would be petty to argue with a mere mortal shrew.”
“But she’s making Qin Li unhappy, and I can’t stand that.”
The Demonic Buddha sipped his tea:
“I’ve mastered the Great Zen Subjugation Technique. Should I enlighten her?”
The Lonely Demon sneered, “That would be too lenient. Just wait, I’ll be back soon.”
With that!
He vanished.
The Lonely Demon appeared.
Han Ying was startled and took a few steps back.
After all, the Lonely Demon’s imposing demeanor was intimidating.
“Excuse me, are you the Dao Ancestor’s mother-in-law? I am the Lonely Demon Emperor.”
Han Ying immediately perked up, her eyes gleaming, “Yes, I am Qin Li’s mother-in-law. I heard the Great Emperor is also extraordinary. Could you transfer energy to me and enhance my cultivation? In the future, I’ll put in a good word for you with Qin Li.”
“Then I thank you in advance,” the Lonely Demon smiled.
Han Ying eagerly said:
“Let’s start the energy transfer now!”
“Oh, and I also want to reshape my body.”
“At the very least, make me as beautiful as my daughter!”
Her greed knew no bounds, unaware of the murderous intent in the Lonely Demon’s eyes.
With just a single glance.
Han Ying was plunged into the eighteen layers of hell.
Mountains of corpses, rivers of blood, endless demons and evil spirits—it felt all too real.
“You long-tongued shrew, your tongue should be ripped out!”
“First, climb the mountain of knives.”
“Then, into the boiling oil!”
Evil gods wielding chains, their murderous aura overwhelming.
Han Ying was terrified, her face pale, “I’m the Dao Ancestor’s mother-in-law!”
But no one paid her any heed. They took a long hook, pierced her collarbone, and dragged her into the lava hell.
All of this happened in an instant.
Yet it felt like a thousand years had passed.
Han Ying was so scared she soiled herself.
Her eyes were vacant, filled with unparalleled fear.
“Disgusting!” The Lonely Demon flew away.
Chu Qingyin appeared at the right moment. She had witnessed everything but didn’t intervene.
“Mom, I hope you’ve learned your lesson. Otherwise, even I won’t be able to save someone who keeps courting death.”
She cast a calming spell and then took Han Ying away.
