After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 55 - Quite a Schemer

55: Chapter 55 Quite a Schemer

55 -55 Quite a Schemer

Qing Chenxi comforted Ren Shan, but something was bothering her.

However, what mattered most was the object in Ren Shan’s hands.

With a sigh, Qing Chenxi said, “Whoever dares to do this must be extraordinary, so I too need time to make contacts.”

“As long as my daughter is safe, I’ll pay any price.

Senior Sister Qing, I’m begging you,” said Ren Shan, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Alright, leave it to me.

I’ll go back and contact people right now to see who was behind this,” Qing Chenxi sincerely stated.

After that, Qing Chenxi offered a few more words of comfort and then left.

Ren Shan watched the departing figure, feeling utterly devastated.

Right now, she was filled with fear; she really had no news of her daughter.

She didn’t know whether her daughter was safe.

But she had informed her daughter yesterday that if they were to be separated, to have someone send a message if it was safe to do so.

She was waiting.

Waiting for Gu An to find her.

But today, there was no word from Gu An.

Nor was there any word from Qing Chenxi.

She even suspected that Qing Chenxi might want to take advantage of her.

Hence, Gu An was not one of Qing Chenxi’s people.

She didn’t want to know why, nor did she care at this point.

She was just waiting, waiting for a sign.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t leave.

She didn’t want to have to ask, for her daughter might be coerced to tell.

If the other party could provide the information voluntarily, it meant her daughter’s situation wasn’t bad.

But besides revealing Gu An’s secret, she had no other cards to play.

So, she was filled with regret.

Regretting her own weakness.

…

Meanwhile, immediately after leaving, Qing Chenxi was met by Zheng Xiu.

“How did it go with Senior Sister?” Zheng Xiu asked curiously.

“She was really pleading with me, those desperate eyes, she really saw me as her hope,” Qing Chenxi frowned,

“But besides me, who would harm her daughter for no reason?

This is not normal.”

“Could it be someone from the Inner Sect?” asked Zheng Xiu.

“There’s a possibility, but it feels unnecessary; some things aren’t worth the Inner Sect’s direct involvement.

Especially not against a child,” Qing Chenxi pondered deeply,

“Ren Shan’s matter has attracted attention, but it hasn’t shown its true value.

People want it, but they’re not in a hurry.

This sudden person left no trace, and if Ren Shan had anyone to help her, I would suspect it was all an act.”

“What should we do now?” asked Zheng Xiu.

“She’s asking for my help, isn’t she?

So, I’ll help her,” Qing Chenxi said with a smile.

“Are you really going to help her?” Zheng Xiu seemed surprised.

“Of course, but I’ll have to contact someone from the Inner Sect, and naturally, they will have their demands.

Of course, they’ll claim to have news of her daughter.

Whether she wants to meet their conditions is her own business,” Qing Chenxi spoke.

“Contacting the Inner Sect?” Zheng Xiu was even more surprised.

Hearing that, Qing Chenxi smiled and said, “Will she know I’ve contacted them?”

As the words fell, Zheng Xiu’s eyes narrowed, expressing admiration, “Senior Sister is such a good person, helping Ren Shan so wholeheartedly.”

“Right, have you been keeping an eye on that Gu An?” Qing Chenxi asked.

“Her?” Zheng Xiu said unconcernedly, “I’ve assigned Ye Song and Molan to it; there should be results in a few days.”

“In a few days?” Qing Chenxi frowned and said, “I’ve just seen Gu An.”

“How is that possible?” Zheng Xiu was surprised.

“Go check it out and see what’s going on.”

“Alright.”

“If it’s simply a coincidence that she’s back, that’s for the best.

If not, she cannot be left alive.”

“I’ll arrange it.”

…

Bamboo Spirit Peak.

Within a yard surrounded by Spiritual Energy.

At the very end stood a different kind of small house.

Carved beams and painted rafters, with antique and elegant furniture inside.

In front of the house, there was also a stone table covered with slabs.

Chu Meng sat on a stone chair, tinkering with some Spiritual Medicine.

After a short while, a maid with a simple bun walked in.

“Miss,” she greeted respectfully.

“Chunyu, is the task done?” Chu Meng casually asked while handling the Spiritual Medicine.

“It’s done.

Two new Alchemy Children have been recruited for Miss’s Alchemy Room, one is four and the other is five.

Both are girls,” replied Chunyu.

“Are they willing?” asked Chu Meng, putting down the Spiritual Medicine.

“They are, actually.

Although one cried, she didn’t shirk her duties,” Chunyu hesitated, then continued:

“Besides, she wanted to send a message to her family.”

Chu Meng turned her head with curiosity and inquired, “What message?”

“She said the food is good here,” replied Chunyu.

Upon hearing this, Chu Meng clicked her tongue twice and said,

“Such calculation, she even left herself some leeway.”

“Take these Spiritual Medicines over to them,” she said as she got up, “have them identify them properly, and give them both new names.

From now on, they must never mention their previous names.

And make sure they properly identify the Spiritual Medicines, or else kick them out.”

“Yes,” Chunyu nodded hastily.

Chu Meng hurried off in a flash.

Chunyu sighed.

“Miss seems less happy than before after returning.”

“Yes,” at that moment, a woman in a yellow immortal dress appeared in the courtyard and said, “It’s our fault for not protecting Miss sufficiently.”

“We need to advance our cultivation quickly,” said Chunyu.

The courtyard fell into silence.

…

After handing over his axe, Gu An turned to leave.

He had made some progress today.

But it was still not enough.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Eighth Layer]

[Status: Poisoned]

[Magic: 13/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 8/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

“I no longer get scorched, but Magic is proving more difficult than Hard Cultivation.”

Fifty will take a month, and one hundred a bit more than a month.

Need to test and see why the progress has slowed down.

First, try to see if leveling up a regular technique makes a difference.

But first, I need to learn Wanxiang Senluo.

With that thought, Gu An returned to his dwelling.

He looked over Ren Shan’s courtyard, saw no one, but couldn’t be sure if she had escaped.

Will check again tomorrow.

Returning to the courtyard, he wanted to find Big Eye Fish to feed it.

But as he passed by the pond, he didn’t see it, though he could feel its presence.

It was hiding.

Someone else came?

Gu An immediately guessed.

“Come out,” said Gu An, looking calmly at the courtyard, “I see you.”

“What are you raving about?” A scoffing laugh came from inside.

Chu Meng.

Gu An walked in quite embarrassed for a moment.

Indeed, he saw Chu Meng sitting in the living room eating her peanuts.

“Why has Senior come here?” asked Gu An curiously.

“Of course, official business.

Do you think I missed you and came to see you?” asked Chu Meng with her chin propped on one hand.

Gu An checked his status, and indeed it was a Charming Technique.

“That too isn’t a secret?” Gu An was somewhat surprised.

“I don’t know about that.

Anyway, you’ve made your submission, but your reward has not come through yet.

The higher powers are still evaluating,” Chu Meng put away the Charming Technique and handed him some peanuts, saying:

“You are of a certain age, why doesn’t my Charming Technique work so well on a handsome young man like you?”

“I am wholeheartedly devoted to the True Dao,” Gu An replied, earnestly.

“I think you might not like young girls; you might prefer mature women,” said Chu Meng with a smile.

Sorry, the Charming Technique from Ren Shan has little effect on me.

Love and affection only hinder my tree cutting and delay my progress in cultivation.