Chapter 585 - 319: The Tang Family’s Worry

Not long after the Qinghuan Celestial Maiden departed with her people, a plain-looking Flying Ship stealthily returned to the Linsha Continent.

It had appeared silently in the heart of Yuzhou using some unknown method. From there, it traveled all the way to the coastal region, weaving in large circles around countless islands to shake off any potential trackers. But it turned out to be an unnecessary precaution.

Perhaps some had tried to follow, but they lacked the power and were quickly left in the dust.

Inside a cabin on the Tower Boat, Bai Qingyi sat in the seat of honor. Dressed in a bright red palace gown with Li Huang cloud patterns, she was radiant, stunningly beautiful, and exuded a noble air. Her glistening, expressive eyes surveyed the group of Dragon Race Princesses around her.

Besides them, many Dragon Race Elders from previous generations had also accompanied Bai Qingyi on this trip.

Every one of them was a strikingly beautiful woman—poised, elegant, and radiant. None had ever taken a Dao Companion, and they had come this time under the pretext of being Guardians.

Bai Qingyi had not wanted to bring them along, but she ultimately relented. This was, of course, due to the strong insistence of the Dragon Race Leader, Luo Du, and the Supreme Elders.

"...Those other families already have so many Female Cultivators by his side. If our Dragon Race doesn’t send more of our own over, how can we guarantee our clan’s status and interests in the future?"

So said Supreme Elder Luo Cangli.

These hand-picked female Elders were intricately connected to the upper echelons of the race, with many being relatives. Even if not for their own sake, Bai Qingyi had to consider the powerful figures behind them, so she ultimately accepted.

Besides, it was a fact. Ling Changqing had so many Female Cultivators around him. Only by having enough women from the Dragon Race with sufficiently high Cultivation could they ensure they wouldn’t be at a disadvantage when vying for his favor.

Long before their departure, these dragon women had undergone the clan’s strictest screening process. With the aid of a Heavy Artifact that Bai Qingyi had borrowed from Xianyin Pavilion, it was impossible for any spy or infiltrator to slip through.

"...Sister Bai, how much longer until we arrive?"

asked a breathtakingly beautiful loli who looked no older than twelve or thirteen.

She was dressed in an intricate and exquisite golden palace gown, which failed to conceal her sinfully curvaceous figure. In her jade-like hands, she toyed with a small, delicate Purple Thunder Hammer. Faint sparks of lightning flickered around it, and its immense pressure was held in check, clearly indicating it was a Divine Weapon of an extremely High Grade.

This Dragon Race Elder was named Luo Binghu, and her current Cultivation was at the Divinity Transformation Peak Realm. She was technically Bai Qingyi’s senior, but since all the women would be serving Ling Changqing in the future, their previous seniority no longer mattered.

"Soon,"

Bai Qingyi said with a gentle smile. "In a few more hours, you’ll be able to see him. However, when you do, you mustn’t act overly eager. You don’t want him to look down on you and needlessly damage the dignity of the Deep Sea Dragon Race."

"Is that so?"

The Dragon Race Elders exchanged confused glances. Bai Qingyi’s warning felt a little off to them, but they couldn’t quite put their finger on why.

Eldest Princess Luo Qingyi and Third Princess Luo Qingyu shared a look, feeling rather dismissive in their hearts. There was no need to say anything now, though. They would be getting what they wanted soon enough, anyway.

Half a day later, the cloaked Flying Ship finally received Ling Qiyue’s permission and landed on Baiyu Plaza in front of the family headquarters on the Linsha Continent.

When Bai Qingyi emerged from the Flying Ship, surrounded by the other women, she found Ling Qiyue, Tang Qiu Yao, Meng Feiyu, and Xue Qingtan already waiting by the edge of the plaza. Ling Changqing, however, was not with them.

"You’re finally back! Did you run into any trouble on the way?"

Ling Qiyue greeted them with a smile.

At that moment, Ziyunxi, Qingsi, Qin Mengxuan, and Liu Ying Ziyi had not shown themselves, but they were observing intently from the shadows to prevent any mishaps.

"We were fine. The trackers were led astray from the very beginning, so they were doomed to find nothing. You can rest assured, Sister Yue!"

Bai Qingyi said softly. Ling Changqing’s safety was paramount, and no one dared to be careless about it.

The two groups of women gathered and exchanged pleasantries for a moment before heading toward the inner gardens together.

For once, Ling Changqing was not engaged in Dual Cultivation. He was in his Inner Study playing with his daughters, with Shangguan Qingying and the sisters Zhao Wanyi and Zhao Wanqing accompanying them.

Ever since four Golden Core Masters from the Zhao Family—Zhao Qinglu, Zhao Yinfrost, and two others—had successfully advanced to become Nascent Soul True Monarchs, Zhao Wanyi and Zhao Wanqing, who had been guarding their family’s territory, were finally freed up to return and accompany Ling Changqing.

After many years of arduous Cultivation, the twin sisters had now reached the peak of the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm and would soon be able to attempt a breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm.

"...Father, when can I reach the Nascent Soul Realm? Will fifty years be enough?"

asked Ling Shuanghua, who was massaging his shoulders. Dressed in a bright yellow palace gown embroidered with sun, moon, and phoenix medallions, she looked charming and radiant as she spoke in a soft, delicate voice, her cherry lips slightly parted.

With her nearly heaven-defying Spirit Root Talent, an unrestricted supply of High-Grade Cultivation Resources, and Ling Changqing’s assistance, she had already successfully become a Golden Core Master a few days prior.

In the outside world, such an unbelievably fast rate of growth would be enough to drive countless Cultivators mad with envy.

Ling Changqing chuckled. "You only became a Golden Core Master a few days ago. How could it be so fast? Just take your time. There’s no need to rush things."

Nearby, Ling Shuangqin, with her bright eyes, pearly teeth, and snow-white dress, pouted. "Sister, you’re already a Golden Core Master, and I’ve only just reached Foundation Establishment! Shouldn’t I be in more of a hurry than you?"

This innocent-looking loli beauty, who appeared to be only eleven or twelve, had features as delicate as a painting. Her figure, however, was already alluringly voluptuous, seeming ready to burst from her clothes.

Shangguan Qingying, her beautiful eyes smiling, spoke in a gentle tone. "You two girls don’t need to be anxious. As long as you have your father’s support, your Cultivation will rise sooner or later, and without any bottlenecks. What’s the rush?"

"Mm, Mother is right!"

Ling Shuangqin nodded, moved closer, and, lowering her head, began to massage his legs.

"...Husband, Sister Yue asks for you! She says that Sister Bai and the others are back."

Song Xuelan, dressed in a deep cyan palace gown, entered. The gentle and lovely woman reported this, her beautiful face slightly flushed.

A glint flashed in Ling Changqing’s eyes. A brief moment of deduction was all he needed to understand the situation, and he couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh.

’Looks like we’re about to get a lot of new sisters... Honestly...’

Bai Qingyi’s trip back had been with his and Ling Qiyue’s consent. It was only natural that she wouldn’t return from the Dragon Palace alone. He just wondered how many dragon women she had brought back this time.

Beside him, Zhao Wanyi rolled her eyes and said teasingly, "Isn’t this exactly the outcome you love the most, Husband? Are you putting on an act now?"

"I’m not putting on an act. It’s just that things are certainly going to get noisy, and the time I have to spend cultivating with all of you will be affected," Ling Changqing said with a laugh.

"As long as you know."

Zhao Wanqing huffed and gave his ear a few tugs. "Alright, hurry up and go see them. We’ll go with you and get to know our new sisters."

"Yes, yes, let’s go together! Let’s see just how beautiful the new sisters are this time!"

Never one to miss out on some drama, Ling Shuanghua clapped her hands, pulled her younger sister Ling Shuangqin along, and hooked her arm through Ling Changqing’s.

A moment later, in the Inner Garden Flower Hall, the waiting dragon women finally came face to face with the man they had been longing to meet.

...

「The heart of Yuzhou.」

The Fengdao Mountain Range was the foundation and stronghold of the Tang Family, one of the Nine Great Families.

Although it couldn’t compare to the three great Dragon Veins of Yuzhou, it was still a first-rate blessed land. With abundant Spiritual Qi and rich resources, it had been meticulously managed by the Tang Family for tens of thousands of years.

Atop a high mountain peak, the Tang Family’s Patriarch, Tang Zhenghong, stood with his hands behind his back, an unconcealable worry on his face.

The stunningly beautiful and graceful Tang Wanying, along with a group of peerless Female Cultivators from the Tang Family, stood a short distance behind him, waiting in silence.

"I have a bad feeling,"

Tang Zhenghong finally said slowly after a long silence. "Those factions of Female Cultivators are likely making some big moves behind our backs."

"What kind of big moves?"

Tang Wanying asked quizzically, blinking her large, clear eyes.

"Moves related to the Child of Destiny, Ling Changqing, of course."

Tang Zhenghong sighed. "If my intuition is correct, then perhaps in eighty or a hundred years, the entire landscape of the Yuzhou Cultivation Realm will be completely transformed!"

Tang Wanying: "..."