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

Chapter 45: Plunder (Part 2)

In the void.

Four elusive and unpredictable figures quietly concealed themselves, exuding a profound and obscure pressure that surpassed that of the Destiny Realm cultivators.

Facing such powerful individuals, Qi Yalan's set of High Grade Law Treasures could no longer hide her whereabouts.

"...I found that girl!"

"Mm, her talent and aptitude are truly exceptional. Her potential... almost surpasses my most outstanding grandson!"

"What's even more rare is her exceptional destiny and fortune. If we carefully count, there may be a few geniuses in our sect with better talent and aptitude, but when it comes to luck... she falls a bit short."

"It's strange. Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace has long been in decline, with diminished influence compared to our Jade Drop Divine Temple. How can there still be such a talented and exceptional individual in our sect?"

"With this girl's potential, it is inevitable for her to achieve Immortal Transformation and Immortal Ascension in the future. Given enough time, she may even surpass us old folks. Mu Yinghua is quite lucky to have found such an outstanding disciple."

"Unfortunately, this girl won't have a chance. Elder Li Qingtian wants to pave the way for his favored descendant, so that the little girl can meet the standards for a marriage alliance with the Young Sect Master of Bright Moon Sword Sect."

"It is indeed a pity."

The four figures sighed simultaneously.

Moving flowers and trees, changing one's fate against the heavens—these were all for the benefit of the recipient. As for the victim who had their talent, aptitude, and luck stolen, their fate would undoubtedly be extremely tragic. Even if they temporarily preserved their life, they would be no different from ordinary mortals, plagued by various illnesses and not living for many more years.

Moreover, the forces behind this forbidden technique would usually choose to eliminate any potential threats after achieving their goals. They would completely refine the victim's soul into ashes, leaving no trace behind to avoid retaliation.

Bright Moon Sword Sect's strength had been rapidly expanding in recent thousands of years, and their relationship with Jade Drop Divine Temple had always been good. Therefore, Elder Li Qingtian intended to marry his most favored direct descendant to the talented and promising Young Sect Master, further deepening the strategic alliance between the two families.

However, the appearance of that girl was quite good, but her talent and aptitude fell short. Even if they invested a massive amount of resources in her cultivation, it was uncertain whether she could survive the Great Tribulation of the Heart Demon in her lifetime. Therefore, she was not favored by the high-level members of Bright Moon Sword Sect and they kept dragging their feet in giving their approval.

After much consideration, Elder Li Qingtian turned his attention to the forbidden technique. On one hand, he sent people to secretly investigate and search for suitable targets in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. On the other hand, he prepared generous gifts to visit the big shots of the Palace of Calamitous Fate, persuading them to lend a hand.

As a result, he did find several good candidates, among which the personally transmitted disciple of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's Sect Master was the most satisfying. Coincidentally, she was also a sword cultivator, and Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had always had a tense and hostile relationship with Bright Moon Sword Sect. If this matter could be accomplished, it would be killing two birds with one stone.

After receiving a positive response from the Palace of Calamitous Fate, Elder Li Qingtian put his plan into action and sent four trusted experts to capture them.

After observing from a close distance, these four experts couldn't help but be amazed by Qi Yalan's talent and luck. They were even somewhat reluctant to hand her over to Elder Li Qingtian. Wouldn't it be better to keep her for themselves?

However, this impulse was only a passing thought. After all, they were acting together as a group of four, but they only had one target. It was simply not enough to divide among themselves, and Elder Li Qingtian, a prominent figure in Jade Drop Divine Temple, was not someone easy to deceive.

"...Huh? That boy beside her seems a bit strange. It seems like his luck and aptitude are not inferior to hers!"

"Let me take a look. Something seems off. It seems like he has been affected by a powerful Divine Ability that confuses fate. It has reversed yin and yang to the point where even we can't discern his true background. Interesting, interesting!"

"It doesn't matter. His cultivation level is still low. We can capture him as well and examine him slowly. It seems that he was brought out by this girl for training. It looks like she is another personally transmitted disciple of their Sect Master, Mu Yinghua?"

"Hehe, Mu Yinghua's luck is really out of the ordinary, huh? First, there was Xue Bingxuan, and now Qi Yalan and this boy with an unknown background. How come all the talented individuals have been taken by her?"

"Alright, let's make our move. Our luck is quite good this time. We can accomplish our mission and even get a bonus. Elder Li Qingtian will definitely be very pleased when we return."

During the exchange between the four powerful individuals, they had already arrived in the airspace above Qin Muling and Qi Yalan's area.

One of the white-haired old men's thoughts stirred slightly, causing ripples of water to surge around him. In an instant, they condensed into a giant azure palm with a radius of over ten zhang, swiftly grabbing towards the two below.

In their eyes, personally taking action against a Destiny Realm girl would be enough with just one move each. After all, the higher the cultivation realm, the more difficult it would be to challenge someone of a higher level. Even if the other party possessed a powerful Law Treasure, it would be difficult to resist.

However, at this moment, a sparkling golden bamboo mat suddenly appeared, blocking the giant azure palm from above. In the blink of an eye, the palm disappeared into nothingness, while the bamboo mat remained unharmed.

"Protector?" The white-haired old man was slightly surprised, then quickly realized that the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's high-ranking officials would certainly arrange for a protector to accompany such outstanding young talents.

"Who are you esteemed individuals? To attack two juniors regardless of your identities, you are truly unworthy of being called human!" A faint sigh came, and a tall and graceful figure appeared before the four people. She wore a deep blue dress, and her facial features were blurred beneath a veil. A mist rose around her, concealing her terrifying aura.

"Who are you? Are you the elder of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace?" The four individuals' expressions turned ugly. This woman appeared without any warning, and even with their cultivation, they hadn't sensed her presence. It was evident that her depth was unfathomable.

"You don't need to know, and I'm not interested in asking about your names and origins. I will search your souls directly after killing you later. Everything you need to know will naturally be known!" The woman in the blue dress said casually. The exquisite bamboo mat unfolded lightly, easily enveloping the four old men.

After a few miserable screams, the ground was empty, as if nothing had happened.

On the ground.

"Sister Lan, do important core disciples of the sect always have protectors accompanying them when they go out?" Qin Muling's gaze swept across the sky as she casually asked.

Qi Yalan dismembered a nearby Spirit Devouring Demon Tree with her sword, then thought for a moment before replying, "Not everyone has one. It depends on the core disciple's aptitude, cultivation, potential for development, contributions, and the forces behind them, among other factors. Of course, figures like Senior Sister Xue Bingxuan definitely have one, and there is more than one."

This was not surprising. Xue Bingxuan was basically being groomed by the high-ranking officials of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace as the next sect leader. It concerned the future of the sect, so they naturally couldn't be careless. When she went out, several Elders would secretly protect her to prevent her from being harmed by powerful individuals from other sects.

"So, Sister Lan, do you have one?"

"I'm not sure about that. The arrangement of protectors is decided by the high-ranking officials in secret. With my status, I should have one, but I have never seen them."

"Is it because Sister Lan, you have never encountered a life-threatening crisis?"

"There is that reason. Unless I face the risk of falling or being abducted, protectors will not take action. This is to prevent core disciples from developing a dependent mindset and affecting the tempering of their Dao heart."

"What about me? Will I have protectors?"

"You?" Qi Yalan looked at her junior brother beside her and smiled as she rubbed his face. "You will definitely enjoy the highest level of treatment from the sect! I'm not sure how many there will be, but one thing is for sure. Whenever we go out together and encounter any difficult problems, I will benefit from your light!"

(End of this chapter)