The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

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"You are... Xiaoqi?" Bai Xue carefully examined the woman and recognized her identity.

However, her voice was filled with disbelief.

Because this woman was completely different from the one who served as a guard on the "Seeking Immortals" ship, Bai Xue would not have recognized her at all if her appearance and aura had not matched.

"Xiao Qi? Is it Shen Qi?" Fu Man also remembered who this woman was, and his eyebrows immediately furrowed.

She remembered that the girl was very shy and couldn't even utter a complete sentence when she met strangers. How could she have become like this after only a few years of marriage into the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect"? She would believe it if you told her she had gone mad from her cultivation!

However, the oppressive aura emanating from Shen Qi was genuine...

Standing in the center of the hall, Shen Qi looked around and said expressionlessly, "I do not approve of Senior Sister Bai Xue taking over as 'Sect Leader'. I recommend Senior Sister Fu Man to take over."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned their surprised, doubtful, and even "realized" gazes toward "Palace Master Fuyao" Fuman.

Even Dong Caiyu was somewhat surprised and uncertain until she received Zhao Chen's telepathic message, which calmed her down.

In fact, if Zhao Chen hadn't already "seen" Fu Man's thoughts, he probably would have overthought things as well.

After all, the scenario of the sect's senior disciple being dissatisfied with the former sect leader's arrangements and colluding with outsiders to seize power seems more reasonable... at least it's more believable than the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect" forcefully interfering in other people's affairs before Ling Wei's death.

Suspicion is enough to shatter the tacit understanding between the three supernatural beings, and it would be even better if it could really provoke the ambition of one of them! Sitting at the head of the VIP seats, Shangguan Qiu stroked his beard calmly, as if everything was under his control.

But the scene he had envisioned did not appear. Not only did Bai Xue still trust her senior sister and her expression remained unwavering, but even Dong Caiyu, whom Shangguan Qiu considered "all show and no substance," did not hesitate and directly asked, "Xiao Qi, don't try to muddy the waters. What exactly do you want to do?"

These words made Shangguan Qiu's smile freeze, and then she frowned: If the three supernatural beings of Fengyin Pavilion remain consistent, it will really be difficult to continue to interfere... Although Shen Qi is also a disciple of Fengyin Pavilion, she is ultimately a married-out woman, and her influence is insufficient.

And more importantly, why didn't Dong Caiyu act as they expected? They had clearly given her secret guidance...

On the other side, Shen Qi remained expressionless in the face of the questioning, and calmly said, "I want the Pavilion Master to personally verify the authenticity of the edict."

Did they really want Ling Wei to come out in person? The true purpose of the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect" was to force Ling Wei out of seclusion and interrupt her preparations to consume the "Flood Dragon Pearl"? Zhao Chen naturally thought of this, but he still felt that it was somewhat untenable.

After all, who can guarantee that an enraged Ling Wei won't take her magic weapon and go on a rampage against the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect"?
Moreover, being interrupted during preparations doesn't really have a big impact. If the spirit isn't perfect, then it isn't perfect. Ultimately, it still depends on luck when refining the "Dragon Pearl".

To put it more vividly, it's the difference between a 1% success rate and a 1.01% success rate.

Ling Wei herself would definitely want to get that 0.01, but to outsiders it would all be the same.

The problem that Zhao Chen could quickly figure out, Fu Man, Bai Xue, and Dong Caiyu could naturally figure out as well. Fu Man, in particular, said in a chilling voice, "Shen Qi! What are your intentions in asking the Pavilion Master to come out of seclusion at this time!"

Bai Xue then turned to look at Shangguan Qiu, the "Crimson Flame Sword," and spoke for the first time: "Senior Shangguan, does your 'Burning Heaven Sword Sect' intend to wage war against my 'Wind Chant Pavilion'?"

Although things didn't go as he had planned, Shangguan Qiu remained calm. He chuckled and said, "What makes you say that? My granddaughter-in-law just felt that the succession of the sect leader is a major event, and the process needs to be clear and transparent..."

"You!" Bai Xue's face immediately darkened. After all, the proper succession ceremony had been turned into something "unclear" by him in just a few words, and she couldn't argue back... because if she tried to "defend herself," she would fall into his trap! Even if she was right, she would become wrong.

At this point, the best way to break the deadlock would be to directly expel or suppress the troublemaker, but I don't have that ability... Bai Xue is actually quite experienced in handling affairs, but unfortunately she doesn't have the means to subdue the other party in one blow.

It's not advisable to activate the grand formation inside this main hall. If we act rashly and suffer a setback, it will be even more difficult to recover.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look in the direction of "Young Master Wang".

As a "witness," it was indeed time for me to make my appearance... Zhao Chen smiled slightly upon receiving the "plea for help" look. He was too lazy to waste words with others, and with a slight raise of his hand, several whirlwinds appeared out of thin air, which then entangled all the members of the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect," including Shangguan Qiu.

The incident happened suddenly, and Zhao Chen had already used the "Starry Sky Stop" great supernatural power to communicate with the formation inside the "Azure Cloud Palace" and borrowed some of its power. Therefore, even though Shangguan Qiu had already crossed the third heavenly ladder and was a "master of magic", she was unable to break free from the whirlwind's restraints for a while.

With the first-rank divine power "Starry Night Stop", wherever there is an array, it is Zhao Chen's "home field".

Moreover, he also applied the highest achievement of the "Twelve Methods of Heart Light" in the wind, the effect of the second-grade divine power "Evil Stabilization of the Five Poisons Heart", temporarily destroying the opponent's accumulation in swordsmanship and making it difficult for him to draw his "Crimson Flame Sword".

Although this wouldn't last long—Shangguan Qiu could escape in three breaths at most—it was enough for Zhao Chen to "transfer" him out of Fengyin Pavilion and dump him in the county town at the foot of the mountain.

Woo!
As the howling of the whirlwind faded into the distance, the tense atmosphere inside the main hall instantly dissipated.

Zhao Chen clapped his hands, and facing the shocked gazes from all around, he smiled and said, "At the request of Pavilion Master Ying Ling, I am here to witness Fairy Bai Xue's succession to the position of Pavilion Master. Naturally, I must help remove obstacles and ensure the smooth completion of the ceremony."

Please don't be offended.

Then, he said to Bai Xue and the other two, whose beautiful eyes were full of surprise, "Let's continue."

Bai Xue and Fu Man nodded gratefully, while Dong Caiyu's expression carried a hint of inexplicable pride—she had indeed made the right choice; this kind of prodigy was the man she wanted.

However, the attention of the other guests had long since shifted away from the inauguration ceremony.

This "Young Master Wang" was able to subdue the "Crimson Flame Sword" in one move!
Although there was an element of surprise attack, the fact that Shangguan Qiu was unable to break free immediately shows that the young master Wang was qualified to fight against a cultivator on the third level of the Divine Power Ladder.

I thought he had already performed brilliantly in the battle to help Pavilion Master Ling repel the monster attack, but now it seems that I still underestimated the opponent's strength.

What benefits did Fengyin Pavilion use to win over such a prodigy?
……

On the other side, Shangguan Qiu, who had been "thrown" out of Fengyin Pavilion, and many disciples of the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect" gathered together, their faces grim.

Even Shangguan Qiu, who had always been calm and collected, had a sour face and said resentfully, "What a noble young master! What a 'lone chess master of the Heavenly Ruins'!"
"Don't think you've won. We'll see!"

(End of this chapter)