The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 1057 So that’s it
Although he never expected to actually take this opportunity to interfere in the affairs of "Fengyin Pavilion", being "thrown" out like this was beyond Shangguan Qiu's expectations. This not only made him lose face, but also damaged the prestige of the entire "Burning Heaven Sword Sect".

If possible, Shangguan Qiuzhen wanted to go back to Fengyin Pavilion to get revenge, but that would probably really be "making enemies". At that time, even if Bai Xue activated the mountain-protecting formation to kill him, it would be justified and beyond reproach.

"You should all go back to the inn first... When we come back next time, we will make them pay the price!" Shangguan Qiu took a deep breath and instructed the disciples around him.

"Yes!" the disciples responded in unison, and then entered the town at the foot of Qinglan Peak in twos and threes, leaving only a man and a woman behind.

They were Shangguan Qiu's grandson, Shangguan Jun, and his granddaughter-in-law, Shen Qi.

Shangguan Jun, 28 years old, has cultivated his magic power to the ninth level and has already formed a "divine soul". He is considered a young prodigy in a small sect.

He held a brown-textured book in his hand. If Zhao Chen were present, he would surely be able to "see" the subtle, hidden connection between this book and Shen Qi.

Shen Qi was no longer the cold and violent woman she had been in the "Azure Cloud Palace." She stood quietly beside her husband, her eyes devoid of any spirit.

Shangguan Qiu, wielding the Crimson Flame Sword, enveloped his grandson and granddaughter-in-law with his magic power. He then piloted his natal flying sword, flying directly out of the Three Immortal Islands until he reached the airspace above a nearby warship. There, he stopped the sword light and slowly descended.

This warship belongs to the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect," and there is another supernatural being stationed on board, specifically to pick up Shangguan Qiu and his group.

After briefly recounting what had happened at Fengyin Pavilion to the remaining cultivators, Shangguan Qiu returned to his cabin with his grandson and granddaughter-in-law and then sealed off the space.

Only then did he explain to his somewhat confused grandson, "This time we've offended that woman Ling Wei. We don't need to worry about those disciples and juniors, but if we don't leave soon, we will inevitably be retaliated against by her backup plans."

As for Shen Qi? Both Shangguan Qiu and Shangguan Jun completely ignored her.

"Huh?" Shangguan Jun opened his mouth, but finally asked, "Isn't Pavilion Master Ling in seclusion? How could she still set up a backup plan against us?"

"Heh, that woman is 'Lone Chess Heavenly Ruins'. Without exception, anyone who underestimates her will not have a good end!"

"Since she arranged for a 'Young Master Wang' to be a witness in advance, it means that she was aware of our 'Burning Heaven Sword Sect's' actions. How could she not have made other backup plans?"
“Remember, don’t completely break ties with ‘Fengyin Pavilion’ before confirming that Ling Wei is really dead… The things you said while controlling Shen Qi today were a bit rash. If Ling Wei had really come out just now, we wouldn’t have been just thrown out.”

Although he found it hard to believe that his grandfather was so wary of a dying man, Shangguan Jun still nodded "honestly," then feigned annoyance and asked, "Won't I alert the enemy today?"

"No... actually, it's just right." Shangguan Qiu smiled confidently and said patiently, "Although Bai Xue taking over is the worst choice for us, far worse than taking the opportunity to let Dong Caiyu or Fu Man take over, that's a minor matter. Our real goal—to 'expose' the sect's covetousness of Fengyin Pavilion and make other sects and families think that we are seeking magic treasures—has already been achieved."

"But they won't know that our first target is 'Whale Spring Island,' where the headquarters of the 'Giant Whale Faction' is located, as well as the archipelago and sea area occupied by a dozen or so small sects."

Hearing this, Shangguan Jun was truly shocked. He never imagined that his own sword sect would have such a big appetite.

It should be understood that being able to establish a sect or be among the most powerful clans indicates that they have at least a grandmaster with "supernatural powers" in charge.

Not to mention the "Giant Whale Sect," which is about the same size as their own "Burning Heaven Sword Sect," even if you add up the supernatural powers of the dozen or so sects in the archipelago, there are still more than thirty of them.

Generally speaking, smaller "noble families" only have this many supernatural abilities on the surface!
Even a sect like "Fengyin Pavilion," which has declined to the point of losing even its superior-grade divine abilities, still requires constant infiltration and gradual erosion. Can our own sword sect really swallow up so many forces directly?

Shangguan Jun thought this way, and so he asked the question.

In response, Shangguan Qiu, wielding the Crimson Flame Sword, chuckled and said mysteriously, "My dear grandson, think about it, how long has it been since you last saw Elder Wu?"

Elder Wu was as famous as Shangguan Qiu within the "Burning Heaven Sword Sect," and both possessed superior divine abilities that had crossed the third heavenly ladder.

However, Elder Wu's status within the sect is slightly higher because his natal sword is of the same supernatural power as the "Burning Heaven Sword," a magical artifact left behind by the sect's founder after his death. Therefore, he can borrow a small amount of the artifact's power for his own use.

Having been given this hint, Shangguan Jun wasn't stupid; how could he not guess: "It's Elder Wu who has successfully 'taken command of the troops'?"

The "Commander of Weapons" can unleash at least 70% of the power of a magic weapon, enough to hold their own against a True Person who does not reveal their "Dharma Form," making them a true "Dongxuan" level combat expert!
Many prominent families and major sects relied on "Commanders of Weapons" to maintain their standing when there was a shortage of "Dongxuan" True Persons. The "Burning Heaven Sword Sect" already had the foundation of "Dongxuan", and now that it has a "Commander of Weapons", it can barely be regarded as a "major sect".

"This news can't be kept secret for long. We need to remove some obstacles before those forces react, otherwise, if they bring in reinforcements or band together to resist, a lot of complications will arise," Shangguan Qiu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jun suddenly realized, "So, the Wind Whisper Pavilion is just a front used to deceive the Giant Whale Sect and a dozen or so small and medium-sized sects and families?"

He paused for a moment, then said with trepidation, "Grandfather, you shouldn't have told me these things..."

"It's alright. Elder Wu is actually hiding on this 'Blood Begonia' ship. Even Ling Wei couldn't possibly have predicted our conversation." Shangguan Qiu waved his hand, then said solemnly, "In fact, the person we need to deceive is primarily Ling Wei!"
"This disruption of the inheritance ceremony is intended to make her spend more time thinking about our possible plans against Fengyin Pavilion and to sabotage her preparations."

"We absolutely must not let her succeed in extending her lifespan!"
"This is also Elder Wu's intention... For this reason, he is willing to expose Shen Qi as a trump card and mislead their investigation."

Is Ling Wei really that terrifying? Even Elder Wu, who has become the "Commander of the Army," values ​​her so much!
Shangguan Jun was speechless, unsure of what to say. With his limited experience, he couldn't understand what was so scary about Ling Wei, who was clearly a great beauty.

Thinking this, he glanced at his nominal wife, Shen Qi, and was quite dissatisfied with her rather ordinary appearance. Somewhat unwillingly, he said, "So we're just going to let Fengyin Pavilion go like this?"

Shangguan Qiu knew exactly what his grandson was thinking, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He just smiled and shook his head, saying, "Of course not. We are determined to get that magic treasure from Fengyin Pavilion."

"Jun'er, you don't need to rush. Those three female cultivators with supernatural powers in Fengyin Pavilion will be yours sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jun's spirits lifted, and he instantly made a connection: "Did we make arrangements in Fengyin Pavilion beforehand?"

“That’s right… Not to mention that several core disciples at the level of magical power have been controlled by ‘desire,’ even Dong Caiyu and Fu Man are gradually falling under my control.” Shangguan Qiu nodded with a smile, meeting his grandson’s surprised gaze, and explained simply, “The ‘Begonia Spring Rain Technique’ that Dong Caiyu obtained by ‘fortuitous’ was arranged by me. As long as she continues to comprehend its inner mysteries, one day she will be obedient to me.”

"The materials that Fuman used to repair the 'Cangxuan Pearl' were also tampered with, and the secret method she later found to alleviate the pollution was personally prepared by Elder Wu. Sooner or later, she will be one of our people."

"Only Bai Xue, because she is stationed on the 'Seeking Immortals' ship, often stops at the Three Immortal Islands to visit Ling Wei, is the only one we didn't act in advance, lest Ling Wei see through the problem and all our efforts be in vain."

"That's why we disrupted the ceremony earlier, hoping to change the person in charge..."

"It's just a little troublesome. Once Ling Wei dies, it's only a matter of time before we can slowly infiltrate Bai Xue's circle with the manpower we have in Fengyin Pavilion."

At this point, Shangguan Qiu was actually a little puzzled, because Dong Caiyu had not responded to his "guidance" today.

However, he didn't delve into it further. After all, Dong Caiyu had only scratched the surface of the "Path of Desire" so far, and the influence she had received was still very shallow. If she had a strong will, she could indeed ignore his secret technique.

As for it being discovered or removed? That's impossible!

This imagery of "crabapple blossoms" is a genuine "ascension" method that he learned from the outer courtyard of the "Demon Wood Academy." How could someone from a small sect break through it?

But neither he nor his grandson noticed that a dim starlight suddenly flashed in Shen Qi's eyes as he stood to the side.

……

Fengyin Pavilion, VIP Seating.

As Zhao Chen watched the song and dance performance after the ceremony, he nodded thoughtfully.

"I see……"

(End of this chapter)