Chaotic World Book

In the mirror, Yue Hongling's expressionless face appeared, "You say, I'm listening."

Sisi immediately turned her head and smiled, "Is Sister Yue's injury healed?"

Yue Hongling's gaze shifted between the two, quite surprised at Zhao Changhe's rapid recovery. Her own injuries were only external muscle and bone traumas, not involving her Divine Soul or affecting any meridians and internal organs. Though looking severe, her condition was actually much easier to treat than Zhao Changhe's. However, Zhao Changhe already seemed completely fine, while she was still in pain all over.

She couldn't help but wonder, "When did your Dual Cultivation become so miraculously effective?"

Zhao Changhe asked Sisi, "That Gu, can Hongling use it?"

Sisi shook her head, "No, it requires a person who understands Gu to cultivate and use it themselves, and such type of Gu is extremely rare. Normally, one has to cultivate it from a young age, and even I have only raised this one since childhood. Sister Yue or you, even if you start learning and cultivating now, it would still take at least several years to be effective."

Zhao Changhe was rather regretful. Based on the effects of this Unity Gu, if everyone could have one, then they would all gain a huge advantage. But unfortunately, something so powerful is always restricted; it certainly won't be handed out recklessly.

"Chichi, is it too late to join the membership now? Or should I shell out a few 648s, what do you say?"

The blind man couldn't bother with him. Are you insane? Unity Gu and Life-sharing Gu like that are generally shunned like venomous serpents, and you treat them like game cheats!

Listening to the conversation, Yue Hongling did learn that Zhao Changhe's wound was healed with the help of strange poison, but she was too lazy to inquire further. Folding her arms, she said, "Do you two feel like you've got nothing better to do, just sitting here combing hair? Are you planning to do your makeup next?"

Yue Hongling's usual 'I'll just do as I please and might as well roam to the ends of the earth' demeanor made her rarely employ such a sarcastic tone. Sisi found it special and peculiarly asked, "Sister, are you actually reminding us there are important matters to attend to?"

Yue Hongling replied irritably, "What else could it be? Are you the Queen or am I the Queen? I've never seen anyone slack off like this. You're without injuries or pain, clinging to a man and refusing to let go, and you expect me, an injured person, to do your work for you?"

After a long and surprised look at her, Sisi finally understood that Sister Yue was really aiming to compete now. She pressed her lips together in a light smile, stood up, went to the table, poured a cup of tea, and offered it respectfully, "Sister, please have some tea."

Yue Hongling felt somewhat awkward, quickly glanced at Zhao Changhe, but he didn't speak.

Sisi leaned in and lowered her voice, "Sister, we're in this together... If we don't unite against the Four Symbols Sect, which is like a den of demons, we won't be able to play them at their own game, and we'll end up miserable..."

Who was it just now talking behind people's back, calling them extremely ugly? And now here to form an alliance? Yue Hongling couldn't help but laugh and cry at this petty palace intrigue-like alliance. She, the chivalrous heroine, was really not used to this.

But upon reflection, it made sense... It was easy enough to live freely on her own before, but now that she intended to stay by his side and settle down, she had to face reality... It's not like she could call Xia Chichi 'sister', right? Who did she think she was? She had spared Xia Chichi once upon a time in Beimang, and now Xia had assumed the Emperor's airs just because of her new status?

The truth was Yue Hongling and the Four Symbols Sect were mortal enemies from any perspective, yet they managed to avoid each other. Why? Of course, it was because of Zhao Changhe's ambiguous relationship with Xia Chichi, which made Yue Hongling intentionally avoid the Four Symbols' domain. Meanwhile, the Sect, because of Zhao's relationship with Yue, refrained from seeking revenge for past grievances such as beating up Xue Canghai, leading to a situation where both sides have had a longstanding spiritual understanding without direct interaction.

Her only encounter with Xia Chichi was during the time Luo Qi and Xuanwu recalled their memories in Yellow Sand Market, and she hadn't even met Vermilion Bird. Such lack of contact was actually quite abnormal for their respective Attributes.

A premonition lingered in Yue Hongling's heart that her involvement with the Four Symbols Sect wouldn't end there, and perhaps more was hidden beneath the surface.

Thinking this, Yue Hongling quietly took a sip of her tea and quickly set it down, saying seriously, "While you have been sleeping, one by one they came to report to me, bothering me during my recovery. Now that you're fine, stop sitting there fussing over your looks and get to work."

Seeing Yue Hongling drink the tea, Sisi's eyes curved into crescent moons with her smile, "Aside from that Corpse Controller Demon God who's beyond my knowledge, the rest about the rebellion and espionage were already part of my plan. My trusted aides will handle it, so you might as well rest."

Zhao Changhe asked in surprise, "Just those young girls?"

Sisi explained, "Our tribal system is very different from that of Central Earth... Though they are known as the Holy Maiden's Guard or Maids, in reality, they are important figures selected from their Tribes to be cultivated and nurtured as Protectors at the Holy Temple. They have their own power and hold high status, which is my greatest support for holding authority. In fact, if it weren't for the unexpected incident with the Yin Corpse, this whole situation should have been my plan to overhaul the old system and place them in key positions throughout the Spirit Clan dynasty."

Zhao Changhe nodded. The rebellion on Holy Mountain showed that Sisi's control was actually quite strong, with the majority of the Tribes obedient. The temporary chaos was because the girls were inexperienced, but the plan itself was sound. Including his observations of many people being infiltrated, it seemed Sisi was already aware and had been fishing. If it hadn't been for Yin Kui's powers that exceeded normal understanding, Sisi would have executed a perfectly stunning battle for consolidation of power.

"So..." Sisi finally asked the question she had been holding in for a while, "What was that Corpse Controller all about, and what was it exactly that you struck down with the Divine Axe?"

Zhao Changhe thought for a moment and stood up, "I believe the Thief Saint brought the axe here with premeditation... This incident was probably just a link in the entire Kunlun event. Why don't we visit the Thief Saint and ask him firsthand?"