Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge

Chapter 382 Pretending to be a Pig to Eat a Tiger (2)_1

On the outskirts of Beijing, Shangguan You’s black silhouette sat on a throne made of light blue Water Element, waiting for the arrival of the nine people. In a moment, her figure was tightly surrounded by them."Lord Meihua, we can give you that piece of Blood Spirit Jade. Indeed, we prepared it specifically for you. We just have one request of you, Senior."

"That’s right. Our Fang Family would like to invite you to visit our clan. Moreover, the Spirit Gathering Pills you craft are very useful to us, so we would like you to craft more for us. You can state any conditions. We will surely satisfy your demands."

"That’s right, Senior, please consider it. You currently possess four Spiritual Pearls, but that doesn’t make you invincible. If you help us, we will present the Gold Spiritual Bead to you with both hands."

"Lord Meihua, thank you for the medicinal pills you bestowed last time. Those Spirit Gathering Pills not only increase Spiritual Energy but also improve one’s constitution. As long as you’re willing to return to Hidden World Village with us, we will agree to any request you have."

"Hmph, as long as I craft Spirit Gathering Pills, you’re willing to agree to any demand?" Shangguan You sneered, her gaze sweeping over the people from the three families. Her lips twitched fiercely. These shameless old fools, daring to covet her medicinal pills! Her eyes flickered as an idea surfaced in her mind.

"Yes, we know Senior possesses four Spiritual Pearls. If Senior is willing, we can also retrieve the other Gold Spiritual Bead from the Shangguan Family and present it to you with both hands. We are even willing to hand over the Fang Family’s highest cultivation method to you, Senior," Fang Qingrong said slowly, stroking his beard.

"Our Li Family is also willing to share our cultivation method with you, Senior."

"Our Zhuge Family feels the same," another voice echoed.

Watching the three old men speak one after another, Shangguan You’s heart grew even colder. These damnable old codgers, scheming to rob her grandfather of the Gold Spiritual Bead!

"Hmph! I take what I want myself. What business is it of yours to interfere? Do you think I’m inferior to you? That I can’t obtain the Gold Spiritual Bead on my own?" Shangguan You snorted coldly, a hostile aura emanating from her.

"Senior, that’s not what we meant at all—" Li Zhaode quickly interjected, but before he could finish, Shangguan You’s Spiritual Energy sent him flying. He crashed to the ground, spitting blood ceaselessly. Li Zhaohong rushed to his aid.

"Zhaode!" Murder flashed in Li Chengping’s eyes. How dare she attack my man right in front of me! Does she think I’m a corpse?

"Hmph! I am speaking; it’s not his place to interrupt!" Shangguan You barked. The Water Element in her hand lashed out again, completely ensnaring Li Zhaohong. Meanwhile, Li Zhaode was instantly frozen into an ice statue, his face a mask of terror as he stared at Shangguan You.

"What is the meaning of this, Senior? They are merely juniors. Why must you stoop to their level?" Li Chengping suppressed the fury in his heart, his gaze cold as he looked at Shangguan You. They had come to win her over and obtain her medicinal pills; otherwise, he could not have swallowed this indignity.

"Juniors, so what? Anyone who offends me will not be spared," Shangguan You stated icily, casually playing with the Water Element in her hand. She then quickly withdrew the Water Element that had bound Li Zhaohong.

"Senior, you are a person of great magnanimity. Please, spare my Senior Brother!" Li Zhaohong pleaded in a low voice as soon as she was freed, looking at the ice-encased Li Zhaode.

"You can shatter the ice and free him," Shangguan You said coldly.

"Senior, they are young and inexperienced, but you are a venerable master. If we shatter the ice, wouldn’t the person inside be smashed to pieces as well?" Fang Qingrong’s tone was somewhat cold, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes as he looked at Shangguan You.

"So what if he is? You can just wait for the ice on his body to break apart on its own," Shangguan You said nonchalantly, crossing her legs. This habitual gesture seemed utterly arrogant to the onlookers.

"Senior! We respected you and treated you with such courtesy, yet you are so unappreciative! You old, ugly geezer, who do you think you are?!" Zhuge Yue, unable to tolerate Shangguan You’s arrogance any longer, burst out angrily.

"You little wench, so what if I’m old and ugly? Are you perhaps fragrant and beautiful? Why don’t you take a mirror and look at your own hideous face!" Shangguan You roared. She conjured a mirror of ice that instantly appeared before Zhuge Yue, reflecting her enraged, contorted expression.

"You stinking old man!" Zhuge Yue shrieked, smashing the ice mirror and lunging at Shangguan You.

"Junior Sister!"

"Yueyue!" Zhuge Yang and Zhuge Peng simultaneously grabbed the charging Zhuge Yue. Li Zhaode’s fate is a clear warning; they absolutely cannot offend this old man!

"Hmph." Shangguan You let out a cold laugh, her gaze disdainful as she looked at them. Her hands were itching for a fight, and she could sense the stirring of the Sky-Piercing Cannon in her storage space. "Senior, our three families genuinely invite you to Hidden World Village. If you agree, you will be our friend. If you refuse, then don’t blame us for being impolite," Fang Qingrong said icily.

"Impolite? And how do you plan to be impolite?"

"Senior, don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Cooperate with us, craft medicinal pills for us; there’s no harm to you in it, only benefits. If you remain so stubborn, then don’t blame our three families for being impolite," Li Chengping also stated coldly, a powerful aura emanating from him.

"Senior Meihua, although you are formidable, don’t forget: if you refuse to cooperate with us, you will offend the entire Cultivation World. Do you think you alone can stand against all of us?" Zhuge Yang sneered.

"You want me to craft medicinal pills for you? It’s not impossible. You just have to withstand one blast from this old one." Shangguan You said with a sinister smile. A miniature Sky-Piercing Cannon had already appeared in her hand, its muzzle aimed at the group.

With a deafening BOOM, the Sky-Piercing Cannon, possessing world-destroying power, fired at the eight people.

"Protective shield!"

Immediately, a powerful Spiritual Energy shield enveloped all nine people, protecting them tightly. The Sky-Piercing Cannon and the protective shield collided with a deafening CRASH. Intertwined, scorching flames blazed skyward, illuminating the surroundings for several miles around. Nearby trees were instantly shredded to pieces, bit by bit, vanishing into the air. The protective shield, formed by the eight of them, shattered under the impact. All nine were sent flying by the Sky-Piercing Cannon’s immense power.