My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1279 - 1201: Si Lengyue Presents a Treasure

When the Ghost Tower in the northwest was destroyed, Qin Liuxi had a confrontation with Si Luo once. He didn’t seem to care at all about the tower being broken, guessing that he had some trump card up his sleeve. After all, he intended to sacrifice all living things, and if destroyed, there wouldn’t be any play to perform. His indifference indicated he had a backup plan.

Now, casually mentioned by Si Lengyue, she suddenly understood.

Even if they suppressed and dissolved all the Array Eyes causing chaos, sparing the people from calamity, he still had his own self.

If used for sacrifice, what effect would it achieve?

Qin Liuxi gave a sly laugh, "Indeed, a madman!"

Her gaze was obscure and unclear. Si Lengyue asked a question, learned of Si Luo’s intentions, and was momentarily surprised, asking, "Could we have guessed wrong?"

"Possibly, but as you said, there’s no greater power than sacrificing oneself. If all the small Array Eyes failed, he still has himself; using himself as an array, sacrificing himself." Qin Liuxi looked at the God Formation, with half-closed eyes.

Using oneself as an array...

Si Lengyue’s heart began to race wildly, feeling a bit panicked. She reached out gently to touch Qin Liuxi’s sleeve, feeling the runes on her sleeve, pursed her lips, and her beautiful face turned determined.

Qin Liuxi turned and said, "Let’s not talk about him. Little Momo has very keen senses, and your Witch Clan should have its own heritage. This child needs to be guided well."

This topic changed quickly enough.

Seeing Si Lengyue’s puzzled expression, Qin Liuxi laughed and recounted the previous night’s events, including the Cat Soul and Ancient Well Village matter.

Si Lengyue immediately felt disgusted and nauseous, her eyebrows carrying a touch of gloom and disgust, "How can there be such repulsive people in the world, truly unworthy of being a mother."

What kindness, this is doing evil in the name of kindness.

It’s not unjust that she’s cast into the path of animals; she’s worse than beasts.

Qin Liuxi said, "It takes all kinds to make a world; it’s not surprising. However, after probing her soul and seeing the deeds and sins of that village, none of them are innocent. We still have to rescue them to avoid bearing too much karma, but it’s somewhat not worth it."

Knowing evil and pursuing evil, truly detestable.

Si Lengyue shook her head, "Don’t think that way; there are some innocent children there. Besides, ridding them of the poisonous insects isn’t a cure-all."

"How so?"

"Though it’s a Blood Leech, the Gu Soul is the Devouring Yin Gu, and the child poison it produces carries yin energy too. The insect has been in their body for long, disrupting the yin and yang balance. Now, though removed, some residual toxins linger, leaving them weak as atonement. For complete health, we can only hope for the next generation."

Qin Liuxi took out a Jade Talisman and hung it on her neck, saying, "Regardless, the karma is borne, who knows what backlash might occur. Don’t expend too much Spiritual Power in the near future."

"Yes, such gloomy people and matters are best not mentioned." Si Lengyue switched topics, "I see you’ve been studying this Array Map; looks like you want to form an array. I lack the skills you have in this; I can’t offer much help. But the clan has gathered some materials; see if there are any suitable ones you can use."

Qin Liuxi was about to refuse, but Si Lengyue teased, "Don’t think you’re taking advantage; these things aren’t worth much in the Si Family. This Jade Talisman you gave me isn’t an ordinary piece either, and I didn’t fuss about refusing it, so don’t fuss with me."

Seeing her like this, Qin Liuxi didn’t reject further; she indeed needed many materials, searching for them on her own would take considerable time.

Gathering useful Calculation Diagrams, Qin Liuxi then followed her to the storeroom to select some Lapis Lazuli that could be used in the array formation. She didn’t expect the Si family to have such depth, even owning Black Gold Stone passed down from their ancestors.

Si Lengyue brought over a long box and handed it to her, "You should be able to use this."

Qin Liuxi opened the box, revealing a piece of Black Gold Wood, its rich Spiritual Energy and faint wood fragrance bringing tranquility to mind.

"This is Black Gold Wood obtained accidentally by my ancestors, rumored to be over ten thousand years old, always a rare item for refining array plates and array formation." Si Lengyue said, "My attainments in formations are average; I hope this Black Gold Wood in your hands will be fully utilized."

Qin Liuxi accepted it, "I won’t be polite with you."

"No need for formality, just preserve yourself." Si Lengyue looked firmly at her.

Qin Liuxi smiled at her.

As she left the storeroom, snow began to fall, large flakes covering the family grounds with a layer of white gauze.

Si Lengyue spoke with a heavy tone, "This year is another cold winter, tougher than last year, as turmoil emerges, folks are drenched in hardship."

Standing beside her, Qin Liuxi said, "No peaceful era is forever constant, likewise, no turmoil lasts forever."

Times create heroes, that is inevitable.

She looked at Si Lengyue, "I must go."

"I know you are anxious, but the more hurried you are, the more prone to errors; calm your mindset, and your thoughts will be clear." Si Lengyue said, "You used to be carefree and relaxed, now you’re bound by too many things, too tense. Little Xi, tight strings easily break."

"I understand."

Si Lengyue watched her enter the Void, with a deep gaze, her eye edges gradually reddening.

Before returning to the Daoist Temple, Qin Liuxi first went to Yufu Temple, quietly searched out Elder Jingci for a secret conversation, then left his secluded space.

Exiting the courtyard where the secluded space was, she initially intended to leave directly, then paused her steps.

"With good times soon arriving, yet stricken by illness, Princess Rui is fatefully unlucky."

"Indeed, even my seven-year-old younger brother knows that Prince Rui’s return to the imperial court heralds the ascension, once he’s made Crown Prince, Princess Rui will be... it’s a pity."

"Speaking of, is Prince Rui truly the son of the late Imperial Concubine Gongmin?"

"Who knows, if the Saint says he is, then he is."

"I always feel this is merely public discourse; it’s to wash clean that reputation, heard he’s a wild..."

"Affairs within the Imperial Family, dare you discuss them?" A young woman adorned in a rat fur cloak, with a simple yet elegant appearance, rebuked the two gossiping women. Her brow was fierce and proud, her voice like frost and snow, intimidating the two gossiping women into kneeling and begging for forgiveness.

Truly a day without checking the almanac, they were just participating in the gossip all the capital folks were, yet happened upon the sister-in-law of the person in question.

Heir Mu is a fearless Little Overlord; if this reached his ears, wouldn’t they be doomed?

Mrs. Mu coldly stated, "Pleading with me is useless, if you want to atone, copy the Diamond Sutra ten times to pray for Princess Rui’s blessing. Else, gossiping will bring you no good."

"Yes." The two thanked and hurriedly got up to leave quickly.

Mrs. Mu watched them leave, then was about to turn away when her peripheral vision caught sight of Qin Liuxi’s figure. She stepped quickly forward and asked, "Immortal, are you the temple master of Li City Qingping Temple?"