Chapter 344 - 66: Giving You a Chance, You’re Incompetent_2

Tianxuan actually felt apologetic for interfering in the relationship between Jiang Li and Gongsun Qingyue, which is why he attempted to facilitate the progress of their feelings during today’s communication. Unexpectedly, Gongsun Qingyue was so cowardly that she squandered the opportunity.

With such a useless temperament, even if Tianxuan had not obstructed them, their relationship’s progress would likely have stalled.

Some people have ducks that fly away when they reach their mouths, while others could spit out the duck that is delivered straight into their mouths.

Tianxuan’s frustration at their lack of strength was something Gongsun Qingyue could not comprehend. Right now, her pupils were shaking violently, the furniture in her boudoir was trembling crazily, and the house seemed on the verge of collapse, the entire dream was about to fall apart.

Under the intense emotional stimulation, Gongsun Qingyue was about to wake up.

Or rather, she was now about to escape from the dream and return to reality.

Although running away is shameful, one must admit that it truly works.

"Wait! Senior Sister, there’s something important, very important!"

Jiang Li quickly stood up and held onto Gongsun Qingyue’s shoulders.

Then, the violent shaking stopped.

"Ah~" Tianxuan sighed deeply.

With just that touch, you forget about running away; you might as well just wake up. With the way you are, Jiang Li is probably going to have you firmly under his control in the future.

But on second thought, Tianxuan felt that this was normal. After all, this disciple was someone who could pass the Promotion Ceremony of the Three Holy Mothers’ Dao Fruit based purely on her heartfelt sincerity.

Putting aside Tianxuan’s sigh, on Gongsun Qingyue’s part, she calmly removed Jiang Li’s hand, moved her steps lightly, and walked gracefully to the side of the bed. She lifted her skirt, placed her left leg over her right, then lowered her skirt and placed her hands, one over the other, on her knees.

"Tell me, what’s the important matter?" Gongsun Qingyue said calmly and elegantly.

If one could ignore her red, burning ears hidden beneath her long hair, she indeed appeared calm and elegant.

"Ahem."

Noticing the redness of her ears, Jiang Li tactically coughed and then returned to sit at the table, equally calm and composed, trying his best not to provoke Senior Sister’s embarrassment.

He slowly talked about the events that had happened in the Divine Capital in the past days. The things known to Tianxuan were also known to Gongsun Qingyue. Likewise, what Tianxuan did not know, neither would Senior Sister.

Jiang Li started ensuring fairness from now on for future harmony, striving not to be biased.

Just as with the Ginsengfruit before, if Senior Sister had it, so did their master.

After he finished, Gongsun Qingyue’s brows lightly furrowed, "So, you killed my fourth cousin? Never mind, that’s not important. Since it’s about making an enemy, then it’s done. The key point is you’re now involved in the Emperor’s affairs..."

For family, Gongsun Qingyue didn’t care so much.

She had been adopted by the Dinghu Sect since childhood and took the Gongsun surname. Although she also felt a sense of belonging to the Ji Family, she had no good feelings for someone like the Fourth Prince who wanted to harm her junior brother.

Not saying ’death befits him’ was already generous enough.

What she really worried about now was that Jiang Li had gotten involved in the Emperor’s affairs and was even opposing the Emperor.

Yet Jiang Li could not leave; he needed to sense the situation of the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron and confirm the progress of the Immortality Elixir’s refinement.

"It doesn’t matter; after all, I’m already dead," Jiang Li was quite indifferent.

He was already dead, regardless of whether it was true or not. Now that he had temporarily distanced himself, he had a lot of room to maneuver.

With Tianxuan helping cover up, coupled with the current chaos of Heavenly Mechanisms in the Divine Capital, not to mention fourth-rank, even a third grade wouldn’t find Jiang Li.

"My only worry was for Senior Sister, afraid that you might be heartbroken upon hearing the news. So soon after I faked my death and escaped, I had Master reach out to communicate with Senior Sister within the dream, to inform you."

Jiang Li looked intently at Gongsun Qingyue, delivering a direct fastball.

Now was the time when Senior Sister was feeling shy, an excellent moment to strike.

Gongsun Qingyue felt her face heat up again, yet still maintaining her Senior Sister’s composure, she said, "At least you have a conscience."

A pity there was a third party present.

Jiang Li could throw fastballs, and Senior Sister was happy about it, but with Tianxuan there, Senior Sister was not pleased. She did not want to be mocked by Master later.

So the fastball was blocked.

Tianxuan, watching from the sidelines, felt anxious; she almost wanted to jump in and bat for the face-saving yet incompetent paper tiger herself. Missing such a good opportunity once might be fine, but could it be missed a second time?

’Useless.’

Tianxuan Hall had lost count of how many times it had sighed in such a manner.

On the other side, Jiang Li had already realized his senior sister was now highly defensive; or rather, after experiencing shame once, she was making every effort to avoid a second time. A direct attack was useless at the moment.

He simply put the offense on hold and continued, "I also ask senior sister to put on a performance, and not reveal any clues. Additionally, the disciples of the Jiang family will be left in senior sister’s hands for now, please keep them stable."

After Jiang Li’s "death," there would definitely be some chaos within the Sect.

Regardless of the truth, upon receiving news of his death, Yun Jiuye would surely take the opportunity to strike and gain the upper hand, which would require Gongsun Qingyue’s coordination.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Qingyue thought for a moment and said, "Thanks to the Ginsengfruit you gave, senior sister has gained a lot and can leave seclusion right away. As for the disciples of the Jiang family, with me here, they won’t fall into disarray."

"I’m relieved then," Jiang Li said with a smile.

He said no more because he knew Gongsun Qingyue was capable of handling these matters.

Before Jiang Li came into the picture, Gongsun Qingyue was cultivated by Tianxuan as a rival to Yun Jiuye, not someone to be taken lightly.

It was only because Jiang Li entered Gongsun Qingyue’s heart in such a bizarre way, and they mutually tormented each other to the point of nearly fainting, that the Gongsun family’s easy meals did not end up so easily in Jiang Li’s mouth.

Afterwards, Jiang Li talked with Gongsun Qingyue about recent events, the dream gradually faded, and Gongsun Qingyue’s boudoir began to disappear.

Gongsun Qingyue opened her eyes in a stone chamber.

No longer were her brother-disciple and boudoir in sight, but rather, a blank jade plate hovered in front of her, radiating a soft golden light.

"I actually..."

Now that she was alone, Gongsun Qingyue began to recall her embarrassing actions from before.

The temperature in the stone chamber soared as if it were a desert suffering a drought, and occasionally there were sounds of palms striking the ground.

"Narrow-minded woman! I’ll show you to get in my way! Get in my way!"

Gongsun Qingyue pummeled the ground as if it were a certain small-breasted woman for hundreds of strikes before she finally stopped, her shame emitting a shout after she was done.

This situation persisted for nearly half an hour before disappearing.

Gongsun Qingyue finally regained her composure and grace, then straightened her dress and reached for the jade plate. The faint golden light then flowed onto her, covering her in a layer of golden glow.

"Divine Capital..."

Gongsun Qingyue stood up, paused for a moment, then suddenly slapped the jade plate against her firm and genuine snowy peaks, and the jade plate melted into her body.

The stone door ahead slowly opened, and Gongsun Qingyue delicately stepped out of the meditation chamber.

A quarter of an hour later, Gongsun Qingyue appeared inside Tianxuan Hall.

At this moment, outside the hall, there was a noisy disturbance, as if some shocking news was spreading.

’The news of my brother-disciple’s "death" has indeed arrived.’

Gongsun Qingyue felt as if things turned out just as expected.

Calculating the time, it had been a day since Jiang Li’s "death."

After freeing himself, Jiang Li encountered Ji Jiji. Tianxuan also needed time to direct the blame towards the Emperor, and by the time Jiang Li and Tianxuan joined forces, it was already deep into the night.

Then there was the meeting with Gongsun Qingyue in the dream, and after a long conversation, the day had turned to the second day.

Dinghu Sect was not too far (or too close) from Divine Capital; with the pace of the Divine Travel Grand Protector, it was sufficient to deliver the news of Jiang Li’s "death" to the Sect, so that the upper members of the Sect were well informed of the situation.

However, the noisy and boisterous behavior now did not seem like only the upper members were informed.

The doors of Tianxuan Hall slowly opened, and Gongsun Qingyue stepped out, only to see a Red Robe swordsman standing outside.

"Third senior sister."

Ling Wujue nodded towards Gongsun Qingyue, then said in an as calm as possible tone, "There is news from Divine Capital, the Sixth Junior Brother has been murdered and died. Third senior sister, please restrain your grief."

Ling Wujue rarely called Gongsun Qingyue "third senior sister" in the past, but today he did so quite politely.

Gongsun Qingyue’s phoenix eyes slightly sank as she watched her polite junior brother, "Fifth Brother, you are seeking death."

Although Jiang Li had already confirmed he was alright, Gongsun Qingyue still harbored concerns for Jiang Li’s current situation. At this moment, as Ling Wujue approached her, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger rise within her.

She looked at Ling Wujue as if staring at a dead man.