Interlude: Yu Yanhua Makes a Deal

Interlude: Yu Yanhua Makes a Deal

Yu Yanhua watched till the spirit boat had left her sight before finally turning away.

“I hope this is satisfactory, Daoist Yu.”

“It is.”

“Then I hope that the Jade Healing Sect will find it agreeable to reverse their decision.”

“Make no mistake,” Yu Yanhua glared, “This is solely under my purview. The gall your grandson had to insult me in such a manner. He was courting death, but I spared him simply for the name that he carried.”

She paid no mind to the impotent look he was giving her. A pathetic cultivator such as the Prince beside her deserved no respect. She could throw a pebble into a crowd of mortals and hit someone with more talent than the so-called Nascent Soul realm Prince that ruled Xuanjing City.

If a talented Core Formation cultivator could climb realms to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator, then the latter didn’t deserve such prestige in the first place.The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l--B1n.

“Is Mei Lingxi in service to you or that gnat, Prince Yuan?”

“... I am unaware of who that is, Daoist Yu.”

“Good, then she isn’t in service to you. Send her to me without any harm. I may have use for her.”

“... Very well.”

Yu Yanhua nodded slightly, making the man let out an audibly relieved sigh. It was his good luck that she was forced to stay her hand. More than speaking to the sorry excuse of a Nascent Soul cultivator, Yu Yanhua hated that she was forced to close the Clinic right when it was most necessary.

However, the public nature of Prince Yuan’s boldness forced her hand. There could be no missteps where Wei Liang was involved at this point. If it was necessary to threaten the closure of the Clinic, whether it truly happened or not, then so be it.

On the other hand, if Yu Yanhua did nothing after the insult to her person, it could be possible for some bored Imperial with nothing better to do to get curious and sniff around for conspiracy.

Thankfully, the perpetually fearful Prince that ruled Xuanjing City was quick to beg for forgiveness. And she had been quick to suggest that Wei Liang and Ren Bo gain a royal companion on this mission, which would conveniently come with the added protection of some Core Formation cultivators.

She appeared in front of the Clinic, entering without revealing herself to the mortals clamoring for someone inside to help with their maladies. A standard show made by a city’s rulers to demonstrate to the populace how cruel the Jade Healing Sect was to abandon a clinic. Not that it ever worked.

After a quick use of the teleportation array, Yu Yanhua stepped out of the receiving hall at the Inner Court and nodded to the guards. The surroundings blurred before she found herself before the door to the Sect Master’s chambers. A few seconds later, she was let in to see a grim-faced Sect Master Guan Feng.

He held a finger up as he activated the privacy arrays and said, “Elder Zhiqing was here complaining about Ren Bo being sent on that mission.”

“So nothing surprising?”

“Yes, I suppose so,” Guan Feng rolled his eyes, “Of all the people to choose, it had to be that boy.”

“It’s better to hide Wei Liang next to a star. I don’t see anything wrong with this plan, Sect Master.”

“Hmm, yes,” Guan Feng cleared his throat, “So, you dealt with Xuanjing City?”

“The Clinic should be reopened within a month. However, it seems Prince Yuan has caught the attention of the Crown Prince.”

“This is known,” Guan Feng waved his hand, “It is unfortunate for him to go to the capital with his habits. He possesses talent but not the intellect to unleash it fully. I suspect he will be dead within the year.”

“What if he is able to succeed?”

“That is to be worried about if it ever happens. Besides, as long as the main line isn’t touched, the Imperial Family will not pay much attention to a small cultivator disappearing.”

“Thank you, Sect Master,” Yu Yanhua nodded gratefully before staring at him silently.

“... And I’ll turn a blind eye if you need to step in. I don’t have to tell you to dispose of all witnesses if necessary, do I?”

“No, Sect Master,” Yu Yanhua chuckled.

“I’m not sure you understand what I’m saying, Yu Yanhua. Do whatever you must to hide Wei Liang's capabilities if you suspect too much was revealed. Even if everyone but Wei Liang has to be disposed of.”

“... I understand.”