84 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Mid-Summer Novel Chapter 84 “It doesn’t end there,” Yan Zhu Guang pondered, “my Su You Demon King will surely let Su Qian Er stay at our Fenghua Immortal Sect without interference. Su Qian Er is her daughter, and all her schemes are for her. The Su You Demon King will inevitably bring Su Qian Er back to the Blood Dripping Demon Domain, but I wonder what other cards she has up her sleeve.” Yun Mi Xue furrowed her brows, reflecting on Yan Zhu Guang’s conjectures and the implications for Fenghua Immortal Sect. If left unchecked, the Su You Demon King's manipulations would certainly be detrimental to Fenghua Immortal Sect. Presently, to conceal Su Qian Er’s identity, Su You Demon King had ruthlessly eradicated the entire Qiao Clan branch. Once she takes Su Qian Er back to the Blood Dripping Demon Domain, how will she treat Fenghua Immortal Sect? It would only take revealing Su Qian Er's identity to the public to deal a fatal blow to Fenghua Immortal Sect. With rumors that the former sect leader had ties to a demon and bore a child, who was then raised by the Qiao family, and that the Qiao Clan branch was annihilated as a result - if other factions learned of this, Fenghua Immortal Sect would be the target of everyone's arrows. Already in a precarious state, how could Fenghua Immortal Sect possibly withstand such a situation? Yun Mi Xue was deeply worried. After a while, something soft pressed gently against her furrowed brow, smoothing it out: "Elder Sister, don’t frown, although you're beautiful either way, I dislike seeing you this way." It was Yan Zhu Guang, having noticed her deep in thought, who reached out to soothe her brow. Looking through the gaps of her hand, she saw Yan Zhu Guang with intense focus, smoothing her frown. Yun Mi Xue found herself momentarily stunned. Unconsciously, Yan Zhu Guang had transformed drastically from the skinny, pitiable little girl to a grown young woman. From a young age, Yan Zhu Guang had been notably beautiful, even when malnourished and her body weak. Despite being dirty from labor, her extraordinary appearance was undeniable. Now matured, with her features well-defined, no longer possessing the slight childishness she once had, Yan Zhu Guang, having nurtured her body, achieved the Golden Core stage and shed her youthful inexperience, becoming significantly more mature. Her grown features, far from lacking, have become increasingly striking and captivating over time. A mere glance could entice one's soul away, making them her captive. Especially her dark eyes, gazing intently, as if seeing only you, each look portraying you as her sole treasure, willing to offer everything she has. Who could withstand such an intense gaze? Locking eyes with her for a moment, Yun Mi Xue felt her heart inadvertently skip a beat, a surprise for someone of her Nascent Soul stage. Zhu Guang, she... "Elder Sister?" Yan Zhu Guang blinked her large eyes, "What are you thinking?" Yun Mi Xue snapped back, offering a gentle smile, “I was thinking, our Zhu Guang has grown up.” Standing here as you are now, who knows how many hearts of promising talents in the cultivation world you might capture? Yet, deep down, Yun Mi Xue selfishly hoped that not too many people would lay eyes on this version of Yan Zhu Guang. Perhaps because she had long endured the harassment of admirers, she didn’t wish for Yan Zhu Guang to experience the same unnecessary troubles. Yan Zhu Guang replied, “I’ve grown up long ago, but Elder Sister still sees me as a young girl, unwilling to acknowledge it.” “I’m someone who can walk beside Elder Sister now.” Yun Mi Xue looked at Yan Zhu Guang’s hand she had unconsciously grasped, patting it gently, “Alright, Elder Sister will remember. So from now on, Zhu Guang shouldn’t act spoiled with Elder Sister, okay?” Yan Zhu Guang giggled, “I only want to be close to Elder Sister, how could Elder Sister deny me that right?” Yun Mi Xue, showing a helpless expression, commented, “Oh you, still claim you’ve grown up?” “How are they not the same?” The two continued bantering lightheartedly for a moment, before returning to the earlier subject of Yan Zhu Guang's speculations. “Elder Sister worries about the sect, right?” Yan Zhu Guang knew what concerned Yun Mi Xue, as the safety of the sect was always her top priority. Understanding the schemes of the Su You Demon King, it was natural for her thoughts to drift towards the sect. Yun Mi Xue didn’t deny it, stating, “The entanglements between Su You Demon King and the former sect leader surely harbor enmity toward the former leader.” Considering the once-intimate relationship between Su You Demon King and the former sect leader, which turned fatal over the Heavenly Heart Lotus seeds, she certainly harbored hatred for Fenghua Immortal Sect. No matter how hard Yun Mi Xue tried not to assume the worst, it was impossible to deceive herself into believing the Su You Demon King bore no malice toward the sect. The looming threat of a formidable enemy like Su You Demon King left Fenghua Immortal Sect in a grim situation. “In truth, Elder Sister need not worry too much,” Yan Zhu Guang reassured, “at least for now, she cannot act against the sect openly.” Yun Mi Xue tilted her head slightly. Yan Zhu Guang explained, “If the Su You Demon King only wanted to bring Su Qian Er back to her side, she wouldn't have needed so many intricate schemes.” “We offered Su Qian Er the Heavenly Heart Lotus to cure her Heavenly Clash physique. Under the Qiao family’s protection, the Su You Demon King, with her capabilities, could have easily taken Su Qian Er away from the Qiao family using a little trickery.” “Why didn’t she choose to do so, opting instead to send Su Qian Er to Fenghua Immortal Sect?” Yun Mi Xue stated, “Knowing Su Qian Er is the former sect leader’s daughter, even if the Qiao family hadn’t sent Su Qian Er to us, the sect would eventually have sought to bring her into Fenghua Immortal Sect.” With Su Qian Er’s delicate identity, staying with the Qiao family would eventually lead to exposure. Once they learned Su Qian Er is the previous sect leader’s daughter, Fenghua Immortal Sect wouldn't be able to disown her. Thus, considering this, the sect would have retrieved Su Qian Er eventually. So the Su You Demon King’s calculations thus far were unnecessary. “Given that Su Qian Er is the daughter of the sect master and the Su You Demon King, we may not have realized this in Fenghua Immortal Sect. If the Su You Demon King had taken Su Qian Er away, wouldn’t it have informed us of Su Qian Er’s link to her?” Yan Zhu Guang shook her head, “Even if Su You Demon King took Su Qian Er away, revealing their relationship to us wouldn’t matter. Instead, the sect would try to cover this up.” To prevent Su You Demon King from exposing the truth. Yun Mi Xue thought for a moment and agreed. Yan Zhu Guang continued, “There are mainly two reasons for sending Su Qian Er into Fenghua Immortal Sect. First, something in Fenghua Immortal Sect is needed by the Su You Demon King, and Su Qian Er was sent for this purpose.” “Second, the Blood Dripping Demon Domain isn’t safe, and she couldn't protect Su Qian Er, so she entrusted her temporarily to Fenghua Immortal Sect for protection.” “In the first scenario, we are aware of Su Qian Er's identity, and a level of caution suffices. In the second scenario, the Su You Demon King relies on us. Regardless, as long as Su Qian Er remains with Fenghua Immortal Sect, there's no need to fear the Su You Demon King’s overt actions against us.” Given the extent the Su You Demon King went for Su Qian Er, it’s evident she holds affection for her daughter. Hence, Su Qian Er’s presence in Fenghua Immortal Sect serves as a protective charm for the sect. As long as she remains within the sect, the Su You Demon King cannot spread harmful rumors about Fenghua Immortal Sect. For the moment Su Qian Er’s identity is unveiled within the cultivation world, she’ll face collective opposition. Cultivators would never allow a child of immortal and demon lineage to exist in this world. If exposed, both Fenghua Immortal Sect would face its oppression from the cultivators, and Su Qian Er would be in danger, leading to a lose-lose situation. Thinking through, Yun Mi Xue sighed in relief. Indeed, the Su You Demon King wouldn't act recklessly, causing harm to herself for short-term anger. “Moreover,” Yan Zhu Guang added reassuringly, “even if Su Qian Er is taken back by the Su You Demon King, she won’t reveal the secret.” Yun Mi Xue added, “Su Qian Er’s identity is sensitive in the immortal realm and equally unfavorable in the demon realm.” Being of immortal and demon lineage, Su Qian Er is detested and intolerable in the immortal path. Simultaneously, her existence won’t be welcomed in the demon realm either. As immortals and demons are enemies, with half of Su Qian Er’s blood being of an immortal’s lineage, how could demons accept her? Moreover, the Su You Demon King who bore a child with an immortal would face criticism from demons. After leaving the Blood Dripping Demon Domain, which had been left open for enemy attacks, the Su You Demon King must have expended significant effort to regain her position as Demon King. If the truth of her running away with the head of an immortal sect came to light, could she retain her throne? This matter must remain a secret buried deep within, both for the Su You Demon King and Fenghua Immortal Sect. Su Qian Er might only be the daughter of Fenghua Immortal Sect's former leader, who was even killed by the Su You Demon King. Severing ties with Su Qian Er could certainly injure the sect, but survival isn’t unattainable. Therefore, there’s truly no need to worry about the Su You Demon King exposing this... she might be more eager to cover it up than the sect itself. Yun Mi Xue isn't foolish; her prior concerns stemmed from her deep investment in the sect. With Yan Zhu Guang's logical explanations, clarity emerged. As long as Su Qian Er’s identity remains hidden, even if the Su You Demon King plots secretly, Fenghua Immortal Sect can withstand it. Seeing that Yun Mi Xue’s thoughts had cleared, Yan Zhu Guang felt relieved. She didn't mention all this to burden Elder Sister further, as her load was already heavy enough. She didn't want to add to her worries at all. “Actually, I was just making blind guesses without any evidence. Elder Sister, you needn't take them to heart.” She was simply speculating based on the current circumstances, without any solid proof. What if her hunch was wrong? Even so, Yun Mi Xue understood that Yan Zhu Guang's speculations were highly credible; otherwise, she would not have been so concerned. "By the way, Elder Sister," Yan Zhu Guang remembered the subject they had been discussing, her companion who entered the Qing Gong Tower with her—Su Shimei: “Has the Qing Gong Tower closed now? How is Su Qian Er? Has her strength improved significantly?” Yan Zhu Guang was actually more concerned about Su Qian Er falling into demonic paths. Recalling the signs she noticed before entering the Qing Gong Tower, she wondered if, after such a long time, anything had changed with Su Qian Er inside the tower. Yun Mi Xue replied, “It's quite odd. The Qing Gong Tower has been closed for nearly two months, yet Su Shimei still hasn’t emerged from it.” "Hasn't come out?" Yan Zhu Guang's gaze sharpened as she asked, “Has there been any investigation into what’s happening?” Yun Mi Xue shook her head, “The mysteries of enlightenment are hard to explain. Whether it takes two months or several years within the Qing Gong Tower isn’t unheard of. Su Shimei’s situation hasn’t reached the point where we’d check.” Yan Zhu Guang said, “So does this mean there is a way to investigate?” Yun Mi Xue replied, “The Sect Leader has a way.” Yan Zhu Guang thought for a moment, then tugged on Yun Mi Xue, “Let’s go find the Sect Leader.” The matter of Su Qian Er potentially turning to demonic paths wasn’t something to ignore. Who knows what she might have been up to on her own in the Qing Gong Tower? It was better to take a look.