Chapter 726: Chapter 723: Silence by Murder!

“Mother, were you looking for me?”

Ling Shuanghua walked in from outside, but when she saw Yue Suzhen and Sun Tiantian were also here, and her mother’s expression was very serious, she felt inexplicably guilty and subconsciously placed her left hand on top of her right arm.

That was the location of the Guardian Palace Sand!

Seeing her daughter come over, Su Yuru waved her over.

“Shuanghua, perfect timing. Come here, mother has something to ask you!”

Ling Shuanghua approached nervously, blinking her big eyes, and asked, “Mother, what is it?”

Su Yuru cut straight to the chase and asked, “Shuanghua, where is that Nascent Soul Talisman I gave you?”

“I’ve already told you, I used it on Yuj Longzi, the Great Elder of Dragon Control Castle!”

As she answered this question, Ling Shuanghua’s eyes darted about, clearly displaying the look of a guilty conscience.

Su Yuru was half-convinced and pressed further, “Is that so?”

Ling Shuanghua nodded like a pecking chicken.

“Yes, of course it’s true. Why are you asking about this again out of nowhere?”

Sun Tiantian boldly asked a question, “Junior Sister, do you know what happened in Ningling County?”

Ling Shuanghua shook her head, indicating she didn’t know.

This time, she was not lying; having been brought back, she had been grounded and knew nothing about the outside world.

Ling Shuanghua blinked with curiosity and continued to ask, “Senior Sister, what happened in Ningling County?”

Sun Tiantian didn’t directly answer Ling Shuanghua’s question, instead glancing at her master, Yue Suzhen, and her senior, Su Yuru.

Seeing that the two of them showed no displeasure, she then recounted in detail what had happened in Ningling County.

“Ah, he’s become so powerful? Last time he crossed hands with Yuj Longzi, he was…”

Before she could finish, Ling Shuanghua suddenly noticed a change in expressions on her mother Su Yuru and her junior master Yue Suzhen, and realizing she had misspoken, quickly covered her mouth with her hand.

No one understood her own daughter’s character better than Su Yuru. Seeing her acting guilty and her eyes flickering, she knew for certain there was a secret here.

“Shuanghua, who is he?”

“It’s the Li Chen that Senior Sister Sun mentioned. Once, to save me, he fought with Yuj Longzi. What’s the problem?”

After the initial panic, Ling Shuanghua quickly calmed her nerves and answered casually.

This incident was something both Su Yuru and Yue Suzhen already knew about.

“Shuanghua, are you hiding something from me?”

At Su Yuru’s probing question, Ling Shuanghua’s heart suddenly tightened. Out of the corner of her eye and inadvertently, she kept looking at her right arm, where the Guardian Palace Sand was located.

If this matter were to be exposed, the consequences would be unthinkable.

“No, no, not at all. Didn’t Junior Master Yue know all that happened afterward? If you don’t believe me, can’t you just ask her directly?”

“Eh?”

Yue Suzhen did not expect Ling Shuanghua to suddenly pass the buck to her, and for a moment, she felt at a loss.

However, she also understood that even if she were close to Su Yuru, it was inappropriate to have a conflict with Ling Shuanghua, the Little Princess.

After all, Ling Shuanghua was not only her good sister’s daughter, but also the treasure of the current Sect Master, and the most beloved granddaughter of the Grand Elder. If she offended her deeply, it would be detrimental and bring no benefit to herself.

Considering these interests, Yue Suzhen went along with Ling Shuanghua’s version of events.

Su Yuru was a smart woman and naturally understood the subterfuge. However, the situation at hand possibly concerned the honor of her own daughter, which was not something to be made light of.

“Shuanghua, in two years’ time, it will be the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition. Once Jian Wuheng wins this time, you will have to marry. You mustn’t be so willful and cause trouble after that.”

“Mother, I’m still young, I don’t want to marry yet. I want to keep you company, to honor and take care of you!”

Seeing she had bluffed her way through, Ling Shuanghua felt relieved. She walked forward, grabbed Su Yuru’s arm, and began acting coquettishly.

“You mischievous girl, causing less trouble for me is the best way you can honor me!”

Su Yuru also extended her fair fingers and tapped her daughter’s forehead as she pretended to scold.

Ling Shuanghua suddenly seemed to remember something, her watery large eyes blinked in the air as she asked, “Mother, are you so sure that Jian Wuheng from Heavenly Sword Mountain can win at the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition?”

Su Yuru did not expect her daughter to suddenly ask such a question and smiled as she said, “Of course, I’ve heard that Jian Wuheng has already trained their Heavenly Sword Mountain’s Supreme Technique, the ‘Heavenly Sword Nine Techniques’, to the eighth level. He is the most dazzling and extraordinary talent following the Heavenly Sword Ancestor, the founder of their sect.”

“Across the three islands and the top ten Heavenly Level Immortal Sects, I’m afraid no one amongst the new generation of Heaven’s Chosen Sons can match him, right?”

After hesitating for a moment, Ling Shuanghua asked, “What about Li Chen?”

Hearing the name “Li Chen” from her daughter’s mouth once again caused Su Yuru’s expression to immediately grow grave.

“He’s just a mere Loose Cultivator from the countryside, how could he be compared to the Chief Disciple of Heavenly Sword Mountain, Jian Wuheng?”

“Mother, Li Chen he…”

“Silence, Shuanghua, remember who you are. You are the daughter of the Sect Master of Cloud Sea Sect, and the fiancée of Heavenly Sword Mountain’s Chief Disciple Jian Wuheng. And now you’re mentioning another man’s name, if outsiders were to hear of this, how would they view our Cloud Sea Sect, and how would they think of you?”

Su Yuru’s expression turned stern as she scolded loudly.

Ling Shuanghua, not knowing where she got the courage from, also boldly retorted.

“I’m a living person, why should I care about others’ opinions. Besides, the marriage was decided by you and Heavenly Sword Mountain, without my consent. Hmph, I don’t care for being the number one person of the Immortal Sects!”

After speaking, Ling Shuanghua snorted indignantly and left with a flounce of her sleeves.

Su Yuru did not expect her daughter to have such strong aversion and was taken aback.

“Shuanghua, you rebellious girl, off to Contemplation Cliff you go to face the wall and reflect!”

“Go then, go, who’s afraid of who?”

Ling Shuanghua didn’t look back and walked straight out the front door.

Su Yuru, angry, slammed her hand on the table. When she realized that Yuee Suzhen was still there, she let out a long sigh and said, “Alas, I have spoiled Shuanghua too much, she really needs to be well punished this time.”

Yuee Suzhen did not join in the conversation, but just gave an awkward smile. After all, this was someone else’s private affair, and the person in question was the daughter of the Sect Master; it was not her place to interject.

Su Yuru suddenly turned her gaze towards Sunx Tiantian standing behind Yuee Suzhen, and casually praised.

“Junior Sister, your disciple has quite the talent, reaching the Half Golden Core level so quickly. I believe it won’t be long before she can form her Golden Core and become a new leading figure!”

Hearing Su Yuru’s praise, Sunx Tiantian was utterly baffled.

“Grand Elder, you flatter me, I’m still far from it!”

Su Yuru stepped forward to pat her shoulder and laughed, “I didn’t expect you to be so modest. If only Shuanghua were half as well-behaved as you, I would have a much easier time.”

Then she continued, seemingly nonchalantly, “Tiantian, the Cloud Sea Immortal Tower of our sect will soon open. This time, join us going there, strive for Golden Core Formation, and in two years, take part in the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition to bring glory to our Cloud Sea Sect!”

Hearing Su Yuru’s words, Sunx Tiantian was ecstatic, nearly fainting on the spot from the overwhelming joy.

The Cloud Sea Immortal Tower, that was their Cloud Sea Sect’s Holy Land for cultivation, only available to Core Disciples for training opportunities. For someone like her, a Sect Disciple with no fame, this was an immense opportunity.

However, in Yuee Suzhen’s eyes, there was a flicker of solemnity barely noticeable.

Indeed, the Cloud Sea Immortal Tower was the most preferred Holy Land for Sect Disciples to cultivate in, but it was also fraught with danger. Even those highly gifted Core Disciples, upon entering, often faced life and death.

Her disciple, Sunx Tiantian, though not untalented, was merely above average in comparison to ordinary people and could not be compared with Core Disciples at all. If she were to rashly enter the Cloud Sea Immortal Tower, it would certainly mean certain death.

Her Grand Elder sister had such a ruthless heart, to protect her own daughter’s reputation, she didn’t hesitate to use others to kill.

But for these things, Yuee Suzhen could understand and did not speak out to stop it.

After all, the political marriage between Cloud Sea Sect and Heavenly Sword Mountain was a matter of great importance, even capable of affecting the power dynamics of the entire Cultivation Realm, and could not tolerate any slip-ups.

Su Yuru, with a beneficent smile, said to Sunx Tiantian, “Alright, Tiantian, you go down and get ready. Your Master and I have some private matters to discuss!”

“Yes, Grand Elder. Master, your disciple will take her leave first!”

Sunx Tiantian was still immersed in excitement, completely unaware that the hand of the Death God was reaching out to her silently.

After Sunx Tiantian had left, Su Yuru’s demeanor changed, and taking Yuee Suzhen’s hand she said, “Junior Sister Yuee, we are like sisters. Now I have a very important matter for you to handle!”

Yuee Suzhen had already guessed what sort of matter it might be and solemnly nodded, saying, “Grand Elder, just tell me what it is, and it shall be done!”

Su Yuru’s eyes showed a flash of murderous intent as she sternly commanded, “Go and kill that Loose Cultivator named Li Chen for me, no matter what, he must not be allowed to live!”