Nationwide Development: Spend Billions in Advance to Bind the Empress

Chapter 194 The Hidden Battlefield. A Crushing Defeat.

'This woman is definitely faking it!' Ling Qingxue squinted at Tu Miaoling from the side.

She had just clearly sensed the woman's hostility towards her!

However, since she was ultimately the young master's woman, she felt embarrassed to sow discord. She subtly stepped forward, took Tu Miaoling's arm, and pulled away from Shen Yun's embrace.

"So, Sister Miaoling has some kind of physical disability. Please be careful when you walk. Why don't we sit down and chat?"

'You're so shameless! Why should I be your sister?' Tu Miaoling, still fuming, sat down and chatted with her with a grin.

"I've never heard of you before, how did you two meet?"

Hearing this, Ling Qingxue's smile became exceptionally bright: 'Young Master isn't mentioning me? You still want to use this to hurt me? How naive…'

'What is she laughing at?' This made Tu Miaoling realize that something was wrong.

really!

Ling Qingxue said with a smile:

"The process of how I met you was very simple. You took me in and protected me. I suppose it was the same for Sister Miaoling? However, you often mentioned to me that you have been paying attention to many promising young talents and are looking for ways to win their favor."

This alone shows that the young master trusts her even more!

As for Tu Miaoling, she didn't even know these things and was still smug, which puts her far behind.

"So that's how it is..." Tu Miaoling was indeed very frustrated, muttering to herself:

"I knew it! Why was the senior so kind to me? I thought I was his reincarnation or his Daoist partner..."

'A Daoist partner?! You really dare to dream...' Ling Qingxue's heart skipped a beat. She realized that this woman was definitely not easy to deal with!

An ordinary woman would be devastated to hear that she is not trusted.

But Tu Miaoling didn't take it seriously at all, and even turned the tables on her, killing the conversation and interrupting her advantageous topic.

Despite her frail appearance and sickly beauty, this woman possesses an unusually strong will.

Shen Yun had no idea they had so many hidden agendas. After sitting down, he smiled and said:

"Miaoling, I didn't tell you because you have difficulty moving around. Qingxue often goes out to train, so she can help me with some trivial matters."

The elder's words still worked on her. Tu Miaoling shook off her gloom and gave him a sweet smile:

"That makes sense. Qingxue is indeed very capable. I've heard about her deeds."

"No way." Ling Qingxue waved her hands repeatedly:

"It is all thanks to you, young master, that I have achieved what I have today."

With Shen Yun in the middle, the two got along very well.

As for the state of Shen Yun's soul, Ling Qingxue didn't ask further, assuming it was the way the young master was helping Tu Miaoling.

"By the way, young master," Ling Qingxue explained the situation of the Yaochi Ancestor, "Since you are a quasi-emperor talisman master, I will not hide it from you. Although the ancestor has reached the peak of the saint realm, he has been unable to enter the Great Saint realm for a long time. Now the ancestor's lifespan is coming to an end. After he came out of seclusion to find me, he could no longer seal himself into the Yaochi forbidden area. That's why he wanted to buy a talisman that could grant him the opportunity to enter the Great Saint realm."

The Venerable Ancestor of Yaochi is advanced in years and has entered the end of his life.

It was only by chance that news of a quasi-Emperor level talisman master being born came from the Talisman Alliance that Qingxue was sent to visit.

Shen Yun had no idea how to make talismans, but as long as he had money, he would do it!

[Ding! Special Offer for the Rich: Heavenly Spirit Talisman, Quasi-Emperor Level, Special Price 288,888! Using this talisman gives even Saint Realm experts a chance to achieve sudden enlightenment and enter the Great Saint Realm!]

[Special Offer for Top-Tier Consumers: Enlightenment Talisman, Quasi-Emperor Level, Special Price 399,999! Use it to instantly propel a peak Saint Realm cultivator to the Great Saint Realm!]

'That's really a good deal...' Shen Yun thought to himself, and bought both talismans.

Then he took out the Enlightenment Talisman and handed it to Ling Qingxue:

"This talisman can help her enter the realm of sainthood."

"Yes, yes! Thank you, young master! The ancestor will be very happy to hear this!" Ling Qingxue smiled as she accepted the gift and then asked:

"Will the young master take Sister Miaoling to Yaochi? To find some favor items?"

"Forget about the trip to Yaochi. I was just joking with you guys earlier." Shen Yun shook his head.

"Furthermore, the system dictates that favorability items are limited in availability; for example, subordinates of the same character cannot mutually gain favorability..."

After his explanation, the two realized that if one person had been to a place, it would be difficult for the other person to find the favor item there again.

Shen Yun wasn't making this up; it was an official statement: if a player has two characters, going to the same place will only reduce the chance of obtaining affinity items.

This is to prevent intentional mutual boosting.

For example, it's not allowed to have two characters fighting and exchanging gold coins, or to receive tips on getting cheap top-ups.

"I see." Tu Miaoling seized the opportunity to interject:

"Don't worry, senior. Miao Ling can already draw favorability effects with ninth-tier talismans. Reaching the Saint tier in the future won't be a problem!"

"Hmm?" Ling Qingxue exclaimed softly.

"Drawing talismans? Or making your own affection items?"

"Huh?" Tu Miaoling quickly turned around, looking at her with surprise:

"Qingxue, you don't know how?"

Secretly, she was overjoyed: 'Hahaha! She doesn't even know how to create favorability items?! And she's trying to steal my senior with that?! Hilarious!!'

'Just a maid who only knows how to find favor items, but can't create them herself!'

Tu Miaoling finally felt like she had regained her composure, and she felt incredibly comfortable and happy!

'What a pretentious act…' Ling Qingxue sensed her joy, but too lazy to reply, she turned to look at Shen Yun, her tone tinged with disappointment:

"Young master, why can't I do it?"

"That's talent. Even if you don't have it, it's okay. Just focus on your training," Shen Yun comforted him gently.

In his opinion, Ling Qingxue was best suited for cultivation, and other auxiliary professions were unnecessary.

"Alright..." Ling Qingxue had no choice but to give up.

The three chatted for a while longer.

When Ling Qingxue learned that Shen Yun had managed to keep a wisp of his soul by Tu Miaoling's side for so long, she was extremely envious.

Even though it's just a soul without a physical body, it means we can see each other and talk every day!

"Young master, I want some too~." Ling Qingxue rarely showed a pitiful look, and shook Shen Yun's hand.

'They really think I'm a god...' Shen Yun only had one set of game-linked equipment, so naturally he couldn't have an extra strand.

Since the game didn't pop up any payment prompts, he could only make things up:

"Currently, one wisp of divine soul is the limit. If I were to separate another wisp, this world might not be able to withstand my divine soul and would be in danger of destruction."

"I see." Upon hearing how dangerous it was, Ling Qingxue had no choice but to give up.

Seeing that she had failed, Tu Miaoling inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief:

'Thank goodness, at least this wisp of your soul belongs only to me...'

She couldn't change the situation, but having the soul of her predecessor was not bad. Let Ling Qingxue be jealous!

Seeing that Ling Qingxue was still shamelessly holding Shen Yun's hand, she calmly reached out and pulled her away, then took her hand and comforted her:

"Qingxue, come to my place whenever you have free time. Senior is always here."

'She's really awful!' Ling Qingxue could only force a smile, say a few perfunctory words, then withdrew her hand, stood up, and took her leave.

"Young Master, Qingxue will head to the forbidden area first. I hope you have a safe journey!"

"Don't worry, I've always been here." Shen Yun smiled slightly, and his soul disappeared from the room.

'You're leaving and you're still trying to sow discord in my eyes!' As Tu Miaoling got up to see him off, she slipped her hand inside her collar.

Noticing Ling Qingxue looking at her, she slightly lowered her collar to show off her impressive talent, then took out the crystal pendant she had been holding:

"Look, Qingxue, this is where the senior's soul resides! Don't worry, I will preserve it well!"

He tried to outdo her before leaving, but no way!

Now she only listens to her seniors; no one else should even think about it.

'How shameless! How could you put it here!' Ling Qingxue's eyes twitched with anger. She tightened her grip on her hand hidden in her sleeve and put on her mask with a forced smile.

"Okay, then I'll be going now, little sister Miaoling."

"Take care, Qingxue." Tu Miaoling carefully put the pendant back in and saw her downstairs.

One doesn't call her "older sister," while the other calls her "younger sister" without any regard for the consequences; only the two of them know the meaning behind it.

Ling Qingxue was a person who refused to admit defeat. The thought of Tu Miaoling showing off her assets in front of her and even hinting that she would seduce the young master made her so angry that she couldn't suppress it.

'No! I won't be able to sleep if I leave like this!' As she walked out the door, her thoughts raced. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she turned to Tu Miaoling, transmitting her voice:

"Little Miaoling, you often stay by the young master's side, so you must know that his true form will descend. As someone who's been through this, let me give you a heads-up: our cultivation levels are insufficient; after achieving Dao Integration, we won't be able to have offspring. I hope you're mentally prepared."

Before she could finish speaking, she sensed a surge of intense jealousy, anger, and hostility emanating from Tu Miaoling:

'That feels so good!'

"Farewell!" Ling Qingxue left without waiting for her reply.

"Ling Qingxue!!!" Tu Miaoling roared inwardly, stomped her foot in anger, and turned to go into the house.

She never imagined that the two of them had already reached this point!

I thought I had a slight advantage, but now I've lost miserably.

'You just wait, Ling Qingxue! What you have, I want too!!'

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