paranoianovel Chapter 253 - 169: The More Powerful My Husband, The Better My Life
Chapter 253 - 169: The More Powerful My Husband, The Better My Life
Under a tree dappled with sparse sunlight, Meng Qiewei sat back down in her chair.
Qing Dai immediately poured her a cup of tea.
The latter remained silent for a moment, not saying much.
Meanwhile, Qing Dai held the teapot and said, "According to the new generation’s prodigy, Jiang Man’s Core Formation shouldn’t be too slow. The only uncertainty is whether it will be successful.
"I took the liberty of looking up some relevant records from the Immortal Sect.
"I found that for the past two hundred years, Foundation Establishment Cultivators who stayed up all night have struggled to advance.
"Reaching Core Formation carries additional risks for them.
"This stems from some fallen Evil Gods.
"They have imperceptibly condensed the world outside into a well. Although it’s extremely indistinct and has been disrupted by the Immortal Sect’s Great Divine Techniques, staying up all night can cause one to fall into this well.
"That’s why all the records mention that staying up late damages one’s Heart Spirit and affects Core Formation.
"Although some have successfully reached Core Formation, their achievements didn’t match the Talent they displayed.
"And this is what the new generation’s prodigy is betting on."
"To break a new record? To ignore the lingering influence of the Evil Gods?" Meng Qiewei asked.
"Yes. He’s betting that this Jiang Man can overcome the problems caused by all-night Immortal Cultivation and become the first such Cultivator to reach Core Formation in a normal state." Qing Dai thought for a moment before continuing, "If the new prodigy wins, then Jiang Man will reach Core Formation by next year at the latest.
"If he loses, then...
"I’m afraid the matter of arranging a marriage with the Direct Lineage will be put on hold."
Hearing this, Meng Qiewei lowered her gaze slightly.
For a moment, Qing Dai didn’t dare to speak.
’If this is canceled, My Lady won’t be able to go out.’
’The plan will have failed.’
’This is actually... a good thing.’
’But this Jiang Man carries My Lady’s hopes of leaving. If he fails, I wonder if My Lady will come to resent him.’
’Who knows how long we’ll have to wait to find another suitable prodigy and successfully bring up the marriage alliance.’
’The new generation’s prodigy will probably be labeled as incompetent, too.’
’Still, if Jiang Man really does reach Core Formation in the best possible condition under these circumstances, it would indeed be worth it for the clan to do something.’
’He would be the first, after all.’
’If he were just an ordinary fast Cultivator, the clan would, in all likelihood, just continue to watch from the sidelines.’
"If he fails, are there any other candidates for the marriage alliance?" Meng Qiewei asked.
"There’s still that Wei Ran, but his performance isn’t as good as Jiang Man’s. It would be difficult to propose a marriage alliance for him, at least not during his Foundation Establishment Stage," Qing Dai said.
Meng Qiewei sipped her tea, frowning. "I hope this Jiang Man can successfully reach Core Formation."
Qing Dai didn’t dare to speak. She didn’t want her lady to go out; the slightest misstep could lead to unknown dangers.
’But why do I feel like the purpose of paying attention to the new prodigy has changed?’
’Wasn’t the initial goal to find her husband?’
’So where on earth is he?’
’Is he dead or alive?’
As she was thinking, she suddenly received a message from outside and immediately said, "My Lady, someone from the Immortal Sect is here. It should be about what just happened."
"Go. See who it is. If their status is high enough, you can start revealing a few things," Meng Qiewei said calmly.
Qing Dai understood. It meant revealing that her lady wished to go out, to give the Immortal Sect time to prepare mentally.
’But the Immortal Sect will be very reluctant to agree.’
Afterward, Qing Dai left. She had to go see the Immortal Sect’s attitude.
After the others had left, Meng Qiewei raised her hand slightly, and a ball of light condensed in her palm.
The ball of light shone upon her, and then its glow receded.
Only then did a voice belonging to Meng Qiewei sound out: "Is my husband about to reach Core Formation? I wonder if he’ll be successful.
"The more powerful my husband becomes, the less the people in the clan will gossip, and the better my life will be..."
「A moment later.」
The ball of light finally vanished.
Meng Qiewei also broke away from her gentle demeanor.
Her gaze became placid and emotionless.
Looking at the sky again, dark clouds had begun to gather, and rain started to fall slowly.
* * *
Wuyun Sect.
Red Water Peak, Alchemy Courtyard.
Today, He Huai’an didn’t quite dare to leave his residence.
Because the day the rankings were announced was a day he could easily be humiliated.
So, to ensure he could continue his Alchemy in peace, he had given up on going out.
As long as he stayed in his room and focused on Alchemy, no one could bother him.
No matter how much his apprentice disgraced himself, it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest.
’If I don’t go out, nothing can happen to me.’
He had even taken a month’s leave and wouldn’t be teaching during this time.
This way, even if others wanted to insult him, they had no way of doing so.
Especially Mo Zainian. He had lost face last time, so he would definitely try to get it back this time.
However, he didn’t blame Jiang Man.
After all, the young man had already won him face before. It was just that this time, it would be difficult to do so.
Of course, he also wouldn’t forgive him for tricking him out of his Elixirs.
’Those are two separate matters.’
Just as he was marveling at his own cleverness, a Pill Child ran in.
"What is it? Why are you in such a panic?" He Huai’an grumbled, sipping his wine.
The Pill Child immediately said, "Pill Master, the rankings have been posted."
"Mm," He Huai’an nodded slightly. "Go on, tell me the situation."
He had already prepared himself mentally, so there was nothing to worry about.
The Pill Child was surprised by Pill Master He’s composure and quickly continued, "I mainly looked at Jiang Man’s ranking. He placed eighth on the individual list. Everyone above him is a prodigy from the First Courtyard, and they’ve all already left the Foundation Establishment Front Courtyard.
"Strictly speaking, that makes Jiang Man number one among the Seven Peaks."
"You... you’re famous!"
"I understand," He Huai’an replied casually.
But soon, the hand holding his wine cup froze. He then looked at the Pill Child in astonishment. "Jiang Man is number one among the Seven Peaks?"
"Yes, number one among the Seven Peaks! A true, heaven-blessed prodigy," the Pill Child said with certainty.
Hearing this, He Huai’an stood up and started walking outside.
"Pill Master, where are you going?" the Pill Child asked curiously.
He Huai’an said calmly, "I’m going to visit the other Pill Masters to catch up. I’ll visit them one by one."
「Meanwhile.」
Wei Chuyao looked at the Female Pill Master before her and nodded emphatically. "Jiang Man’s ranking is definitely high. He’ll at least make the top ten."