Fairy Yurong didn’t think there was anything wrong with her actions.

For a cultivator like her, whose potential was nearly exhausted and lacked special resources, sacrificing some less important principles for the sake of her Dao path was completely understandable.

So, when the Xuan Yin Emperor of the Dao Court personally approached her with unbelievable benefits, hoping she could help relay a message and turn Qing Muling, Fairy Yurong didn’t hesitate much before agreeing.

And thus, the scene just now unfolded. Needless to say, the various behind-the-scenes arrangements were handled by those two Emperors, even Qinghuan Emperor was kept in the dark at first.

But now, Su Yuanzhen believed Qinghuan Emperor had probably figured it out. The reason she hadn’t acted yet was likely to see how she would perform, and also to see what tricks Fairy Yurong could pull off.

“Sorry, I can’t help you!”

Su Yuanzhen coldly refused, “For the sake of our past friendship, I’ll give you some advice. It’s not too late to turn back now. Go to the Emperor and confess, maybe your punishment will be lighter. Otherwise, no one can save you!”

Fairy Yurong’s expression stiffened slightly, and she sighed softly.

“So, even the treasures personally refined by Xuan Yin Emperor can’t move you? It seems the benefits he offers are indeed more exaggerated than I imagined. It’s just a pity… why wasn’t I the one chosen as the princess’s maid of honor?”

Back then, her cultivation and overall conditions were slightly better than Su Yuanzhen’s. Unfortunately, due to different responsibilities, Su Yuanzhen now had a comprehensive advantage over her in terms of appearance, temperament, destiny, and fortune.

All of this was probably because of Qing Muling, and she feared she would never have the same opportunities. How unfair the heavens were!

Su Yuanzhen’s eyes flickered, and her voice softened slightly, “It was the Emperor’s arrangement back then. You were more capable than me, so you were assigned more important tasks, while I could only serve the princess. Logically, your future should have been better than mine if you hadn’t gone astray.”

Qinghuan Emperor had always been fair in her dealings. As long as Fairy Yurong had remained diligent and loyal, her future wouldn’t have been bad. But unfortunately, she…

Fairy Yurong raised her head again, her eyes resolute, “For the sake of our past friendship, help me get an introduction. As long as I can meet Qing Muling, you can get more benefits.”

Su Yuanzhen frowned. Why was this woman so persistent? She was about to scold her when her eyes inadvertently glanced outside the cave, and her words changed, “Just meeting him is fine, but I don’t think you’ll get the result you want. Instead, your identity might be exposed. Have you thought it through?”

Once some things were set in motion, there was no turning back. Since Fairy Yurong was determined to cling to those two, Qinghuan Emperor would never tolerate her in the future.

“No problem, just go relay the message.”

Fairy Yurong was unmoved. In fact, she felt she had no better choice. If she didn’t do the job after taking the benefits, those two wouldn’t let her off easily either.

Su Yuanzhen glanced at her former bestie with pity and regret before turning and leaving quickly.

In a short while, she returned, expressionless, “It’s arranged. Follow me. But you’d better not try anything funny. He has at least four or five Emperors’ hidden hands on him. One wrong move, and you’ll be annihilated.”

“Understood.”

Fairy Yurong nodded lightly. She was just delivering a message. Even if Qing Muling didn’t agree, it wouldn’t be her responsibility.

Soon, in the inner courtyard of the palace on the Imperial Dao Peak, Fairy Yurong finally met the handsome, clear-eyed young man in purple.

At this moment, he was sitting at a table, eating heartily. A pure, delicate, scantily-clad Lolita fairy was by his side, diligently pouring wine and serving dishes.

No one else was around, but Fairy Yurong could vaguely sense the terrifying pressure lurking deep within the palace. Any rash move could trigger a thunderous attack.

“I heard you wanted to see me?”

Qing Muling finished his spiritual wine, put down the cup, and stared at the veiled white-robed female cultivator beside Su Yuanzhen, his tone indifferent, “You and Senior Sister Su were besties back then. I should be more polite to you, but given the current situation, we can’t be friends.”

“Alright, what do those two want you to say?”

The moment she saw Qing Muling, Fairy Yurong understood many things. For example, the real reason for Su Yuanzhen’s rapid progress in cultivation, why the two from the Dao Court valued him so much, why Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the female cultivator alliance cared so much about him, and why even several female Emperors were willing to hold him in their hands.

As the child of fortune born in this era’s Great Void, a key figure in the river of destiny, and crucial to the cultivation world’s survival of this calamity, such treatment was not excessive.

But realizing it now seemed a bit late?

With limited time for the meeting, Fairy Yurong couldn’t think too much and softly said, “Junior Brother Qing, can we talk alone for a moment?”

Qing Muling replied without hesitation, “There’s no one else here. She’s just my female slave and personal maid. No problem at all.”

Yu Lingzhou: “???”

The Lolita Elder glanced at him, her lips curving into a faint smile, but inwardly she cursed:

Bastard!

Dare to call me a female slave and personal maid? You better keep your word!

Otherwise… hmph!

Fairy Yurong was a bit surprised. A peak Great Golden Immortal, just a step away from the Quasi Holy Emperor, was merely his female slave? Unbelievable.

But she couldn’t question it, so she continued, “My purpose is simple. Xuan Yin and Weide Emperors, as the Dao Court’s leaders, promise that if you switch sides, the Dao Court will grant you the position of a real Emperor, with authority, territory, legions, and billions of citizens. From now on, you’ll be one of the top figures in the Great Void. Isn’t that better than being a puppet here?”

Su Yuanzhen watched coldly, knowing that even though no one else was present, many Supreme Elders were likely watching. Even the Imperial Dao Peak itself was an Innate Spirit Treasure. With Fairy Yurong’s initial Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation, causing trouble here was impossible.

Qing Muling glanced at Fairy Yurong, “Is that all?”

Fairy Yurong softly said, “With your fortune and destiny, your cultivation will soar, eventually surpassing them. The future Dao Court will be led by you. Even after unifying the Great Void, you might become the first Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty.”

Seeing Qing Muling remain silent, she continued, “If you stay at Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, a female-led Dao Lineage, no matter how high your status, you’ll just be a son-in-law, always at their mercy, with no real power. Are you willing to live under a group of female cultivators forever?”

“If you like beauties, the Dao Court has countless beauties, not inferior to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. They can all be yours, obedient to your every wish. What are you holding onto?”

On one side, the future leader of the Dao Court, possibly the supreme ruler of the Great Void; on the other, just a tool for a group of female cultivators.

Fairy Yurong believed Qing Muling, if rational, would know what to choose.

Pausing, Fairy Yurong took out a jade slip from her Space Bracelet and placed it on the table, “This is a gift list from the two Emperors, equivalent to half of the Dao Court’s resources. The rare treasures inside can help you reach the Quasi Holy Emperor Realm in a short time. As long as you agree, they’re all yours.”

Su Yuanzhen took it and briefly examined it, even she was shocked by the rare resources listed. The two Emperors had indeed invested heavily to win over Qing Muling.

Yu Lingzhou checked the jade slip and, confirming no issues, handed it to Qing Muling. He skimmed through it, noting the thirty billion heavenly merits at the top, followed by various top-grade pills, Innate Spirit Treasures, rare cultivation manuals, rare mounts and spiritual pets, ancient relic guardians, and millions of beauties from different races, including many direct descendants of the two Emperors.

Just the massive amount of heavenly merits alone could boost Qing Muling’s cultivation to the peak Golden Immortal level.

“Seems sincere enough,”

Qing Muling chuckled, “But I’m still not interested. I’m just a common man with no ambition. Dual cultivation with my senior sisters and living off them is my only pursuit in life.”

“So, I must decline the Emperors’ kind offer.”

When it came to making grand promises, the higher-ups were all experts. Whether they could deliver was another matter.

Fairy Yurong frowned, finding it hard to believe, “The power to rule over billions of cultivators doesn’t tempt you? What are you thinking?”

She couldn’t imagine someone preferring to be a son-in-law over an Emperor of the Dao Court, willingly supported by female cultivators, even when given a chance to change his fate.

Su Yuanzhen silently rolled her eyes. Such empty promises, only a fool would believe them!

Even if true, so what?

Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the female cultivator alliance hadn’t mistreated Qing Muling. His status within the alliance was much higher than outsiders thought.

As his cultivation continued to grow, Qing Muling would inevitably become more central to the alliance, possibly uniting the Great Void. Why seek the Dao Court’s charity?

Qing Muling smiled, “With my current cultivation, even if I became an Emperor, would I be respected? Without real power, I’d just be manipulated. Don’t think I’m naive enough to be swayed by a few sweet words.”

In the cultivation world, strength was paramount. Without sufficient cultivation, ruling over billions was impossible. Even if pushed to the top, he’d eventually be overthrown.

“But if you join them, these benefits will eventually be yours!” Fairy Yurong urged.

Qing Muling waved his hand, “Enough. This meeting is over. You can leave and don’t come back.”

“You… sigh!”

Fairy Yurong looked at him complexly, still finding it unreal. Until Su Yuanzhen urged her, she reluctantly got up and left.

Immediately, the Lolita Elder beside him coldly pressed down on Qing Muling, “Dare to repeat what you just said?”

Qing Muling quickly explained, “I was just bluffing to get rid of her. Don’t take it seriously.”

Yu Lingzhou smirked, “Think you can take back your words? Believe me, I’ll report you to your Master for disrespecting me.”

Given Yu Lingzhou’s status in the sect, comparable to the Supreme Sect Master, any disrespectful disciple would be severely punished.

“Alright, what do you want to let this go?”

Qing Muling knew the Lolita Elder’s intentions and immediately softened his stance.

Yu Lingzhou blushed slightly, “Unless you agree to take me as your Dao Companion, this won’t end!”

Qing Muling sighed, “Fine, but my cultivation isn’t enough. At least wait until I reach the Golden Immortal realm.”

“Stop it,”

Yu Lingzhou lightly wrapped her arms around him, “You’re already a Xuan Immortal, we can dual cultivate now. Your Master was also a Great Golden Immortal, and you and she…”

“Alright,”

Qing Muling paused for a moment before agreeing. He and the Lolita Elder had been close for a while, with many intimate moments, only lacking the final step. She was the most skilled among the Supreme Elders in using his Dao Rhyme as nourishment…

“Then it’s settled!”

Yu Lingzhou beamed, hugging him and kissing him forcefully. Seizing the opportunity before other senior or junior sisters could, they could only wait their turn.

“Shall we start our closed-door cultivation now?”

The Lolita Elder, blushing, pressed her voluptuous body against Qing Muling, asking shyly.

With so many temptresses outside, she was lucky he came to her first. She couldn’t miss this chance.

“Now?”

Qing Muling was stunned, “I need to talk to my Master and visit my senior sisters. It’s been days since I saw them.”

After helping the two Emperors and then healing the Quasi Holy Emperors and Supreme Elders, he had broken through to the Xuan Immortal realm. It had been a while since he last saw his senior sisters.

“No problem, just one day.”

Yu Lingzhou didn’t care, her eyes sparkling, “They’ve waited this long, one more day won’t matter!”

Seizing the moment, she wouldn’t give other temptresses a chance.

With a stunning beauty rubbing against him, Qing Muling couldn’t suppress his desire. It had been a while since he dual-cultivated with his senior sisters, and with his new realm, his Dao Rhyme was abundant. He didn’t resist anymore.

Their figures faded, reappearing in Yu Lingzhou’s Dao Court, in her chamber.

The large chamber was luxuriously decorated, filled with a captivating fragrance.

Glittering bead curtains, ornate palace lamps, and a large, embroidered bed with golden phoenix and peony lamps illuminating the red bed curtains.

Clearly, the pure, delicate Lolita Elder had prepared everything. For her, this was her first time on her long Dao path. She never imagined finding a dual cultivation partner. Dual cultivating with Qing Muling was a rare opportunity.

“Shall we take a bath first?”

Qing Muling suggested, and Yu Lingzhou agreed, as a luxurious bath was just behind the bead curtain.

Soon, Qing Muling undressed and soaked in the warm spiritual spring. The Lolita Elder did the same, her alluring body moving before him, her full, firm peaks, and shapely hips and legs exuding unparalleled charm.

Her youthful, pure face and voluptuous body were a rare combination, matching Qingchan Fairy and Master Mu Yinghua, his favorites.

Her enchanting, voluptuous body glowed under the light, her skin smooth and jade-like, her full peaks trembling with each step.

Faced with such beauty, no man could resist.

Qing Muling didn’t hesitate, pulling her into his embrace…

…

…

In Qinghuan Emperor’s Dao Court.

Inside the cave, the female Emperor sat high above, her expression cold. Fairy Yurong knelt below, trembling, not daring to breathe.

Su Yuanzhen and Dragon Ritual Princess stood aside, looking at her with disappointment.

“…So, you were swayed by them?”

After a long silence, Qinghuan Emperor asked slowly.

“Emperor, I know I was wrong!”

Fairy Yurong’s voice was weak, her body trembling at the thought of her grim fate.

Qinghuan Emperor snorted, “If given another chance, you’d still choose the same. It’s strange, I never mistreated you, even promised you the Daluo Dao Fruit. Why did you fall into their trap?”

“I was foolish, momentarily confused…”

Fairy Yurong stammered.

Qinghuan Emperor coldly waved her hand, “Regret is worthless. If you knew this, why do it? Mistakes have consequences!”

“Letting you be annihilated is too easy. Instead… help me set a trap. If you succeed, your fate might improve!”

“…”