My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 1079 - 1049: Encountering the Trapped Immortal Array Scroll at the Auction

Chapter 1079: Chapter 1049: Encountering the Trapped Immortal Array Scroll at the Auction

After establishing a tacit understanding with Lin Xiang, the topic became much easier to discuss. Qin Liuxi once again revealed her connections, who could be used, how to use them, and how to win them over. That would now be Lin Xiang’s task.

Lin Xiang sighed, "No wonder Prince Zhao has set his sights on the Qin Family’s daughter. With such connections, having your assistance would be like adding wings to a tiger—it would be difficult not to succeed."

Qi Qian must have accumulated great virtue in a previous life to have such support.

Qin Liuxi said, "On the surface, I’ve already severed ties with the Qin family. Handing over this information to you, I will no longer concern myself with officialdom. How to elevate Qi Qian to that position will depend on your leadership."

Taking Lin Xiang on board this pirate ship completes this makeshift team, allowing her to retreat in success and focus entirely on cultivation and targeting Si Luo.

To take down that old demon, there’s still much she needs to do. Whatever faith he desires, she also wants; everyone depends on their own skills.

Some important magic treasures also need to be gathered. After all, to wage war, one must rely on formidable weapons to better target the enemy.

"Although I mentioned individuals earlier whom I’ve treated professionally, the relationships are based on mutual benefits -- my skill for their consultation fee or incense oil. There are no outstanding debts or unresolved ties, so even though I know them, they cannot be forcefully allied. I mention this to let you know who might be worthwhile. Whether they are willing to follow you depends on you."

"I understand." Lin Xiang nodded.

The political arena is filled with seasoned veterans, and not everyone possesses great righteousness at heart. The more mature and strategic family heads will contemplate deeply on such significant issues rather than immediately agreeing to rebellion upon suggestion, for that would mean annihilation of nine tribes. Who would dare risk their family’s survival boiling with passion?

Justice and profit—certainly, there are those with a sense of justice, but often benefits precede justice.

Qin Liuxi continued, "Regarding matters of that old demon, Lin Xiang, it’s best not to spread it, lest it causes panic." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Lin Xiang shivered; he understood this clearly. Even someone of his high position found it terrifying, let alone ordinary commoners who struggled just to live.

It’s like hearing the end is nigh but not knowing when it will come. Since death is inevitable, why follow rules and laws when one could act on whims?

Such carefree behavior could spread like a plague.

"I wish I hadn’t heard it either," Lin Xiang said with a bitter smile. Remembering her previous words, he asked, "What’s the matter with you and the Qin family?"

Severed ties—was it that the relationship ended?

Qin Liuxi replied, "My female apprentice was abducted by that person, and my master died at his hands."

Lin Xiang instantly grasped her meaning.

This was fearing that the old demon would target the Qin Family people.

She had her vulnerabilities too.

Despite entering the Taoist Sect, she was just a mortal with heightened skills, capable of bleeding, feeling pain, having weaknesses, and frailties.

Lin Xiang felt he was back in the mortal realm.

"Regarding this rebellion, should the Qin family be involved?"

It’s sinful, he thought, now able to casually say the word rebellion.

Qin Liuxi smiled, "Qin Yuanshan will act according to your guidance."

In other words, she had it all arranged.

Right, if Qi Qian ascends, he would certainly favor the Qin family for her sake.

She had considered all aspects thoroughly.

And what about herself?

"Do you have confidence to defeat the old demon? Is there anything I can help with?" asked Lin Xiang.

Qin Liuxi thought for a moment and said, "If there are rare collections or historical records from monks or Taoist Temples, you could keep an eye out for me."

Know yourself and your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger.

She needed to learn as much about Si Luo’s life to find weaknesses.

Thousands of years have passed with changes; records about him might be scarce and could only be sought in monasteries and Daoist temples. Not to mention, the Underworld must also be visited.

The Emperor Fengdu, currently playing chess with Ksitigarbha, suddenly felt a chill down his back, sensing ominous vibes.

Meanwhile, Feng Xiu, watching the auction below, suddenly called Qin Liuxi over.

Qin Liuxi said, "See the grandeur; after all, there are indeed many with silver."

Lin Xiang nodded to her, following her to Feng Xiu’s side, taking care to observe Feng Xiu more closely.

During their conversation, Feng Xiu never left. Lin Xiang speculatively tried to figure out his background, but wasn’t entirely sure.

"This is Feng Xiu, boss of Changsheng Hall and Jiuxuan." Qin Liuxi explained with a smile.

It wasn’t far off from what he had guessed.

Lin Xiang praised, "Boss Feng is indeed outstanding."

Feng Xiu smiled wickedly, "Not as much as Lin Xiang." He then said to Qin Liuxi, "Look below."

Qin Liuxi looked down, and Lin Xiang followed suit. He noticed that no one was paying attention to them, yet they could clearly see everything in the venue without anyone noticing them.

Lin Xiang’s eyes flickered subtly, contemplating whether Zhangyan Technique was applied here.

No wonder she said speaking here wasn’t a concern of being overhead.

On the auction stage, the auctioneer was talking about an item: a fragmented array map, claiming it was the Ten Directions Seven Killings Trapped Array. If completed, its power would be immeasurable, especially as a battlefield weapon.

"What Ten Directions Seven Killings Array? It looks a bit like the fragmented map in your hand," Feng Xiu said. As a demon, even at a distance, he could view the map through Demon Art, extending his Divine Sense.

Qin Liuxi was a bit surprised, quickly applying magic to her eyes, focusing on distinguishing the map’s details, saying, "If I’m not mistaken, it is indeed the other half of the Trapped Immortal Array Map."

Lin Xiang, watching from the side, tried hard to see below, but couldn’t even discern the paper color, only that it was old.

He took a step back, discreetly rubbed his eyes, and looked again, still seeing nothing.

This just seems unfair to a mortal’s eyes!

"Who put this up for auction?"

Feng Xiu, with a faint smile, said, "It was sent by your earlier mention, the Young Master Heir of Prince Xinyang Mansion, Bian Zijing."

Qin Liuxi narrowed her eyes, once again Prince Xinyang Mansion.

Lin Xiang also frowned, "Last year, Prince Xinyang gave a Saint an ancient pill recipe, and now there’s this fragmented array map. Is there something suspicious about this array?"

"This is the Trapped Immortal Array Map. Rumor has it that if this array is set, it can trap even Immortals, making them unable to escape."

Again, delving into mythological tales.

Lin Xiang did not respond, only thinking Prince Xinyang seemed to be joyously active—a giver of ancient pill recipes, now harboring fragmented maps. How did he acquire all this; is there truly an alchemist around him?

"However, why would Prince Xinyang Mansion offer such a powerful map for charity?" Lin Xiang was puzzled. If intending trouble, wouldn’t such a valuable item be hidden away?

Feng Xiu glanced toward a private room, smiling, "Either there’s a prodigal in the house, or it’s to lure the snake out of the hole!"