Chapter 2413: Cunning Li Miaozhen

As Leng Qingqiu finished speaking, Li Miaozhen’s expression immediately changed drastically.

No matter what, this was a Genius Disciple cultivated by the Sect, and most importantly, she had gained the recognition of the Sword Tomb and comprehended Sword Heart, already being internally designated as the successor to the next Sect Master.

Moreover, she was currently leading the team to participate in the Talent Demon Competition; if Leng Qingqiu were to leave at this moment, she feared her position as Grand Elder would not be secure upon returning.

Thinking of this, she immediately cried out, “No, Qingqiu, you absolutely cannot leave!” “Qingqiu, please don’t be impulsive. You are already the Sect’s designated successor for the next Sect Master, how can you leave?”

Li Miaozhen looked anxious, hoping to retain her with the position of Sect Master.

“Elder, I have never said that I wanted to be the Sect Master.

In my heart, my husband is everything, more important than anything else. Now that I have found him, I naturally want to leave with him.”

“This…”

Li Miaozhen hadn't expected her attitude to be so resolute, nor could she understand why an ordinary man could be more important than the Sect Master’s throne.

But she was also a quick-witted person; seeing that this path was unfeasible, she immediately changed her approach.

“Qingqiu, don’t forget, when you were in your most difficult time, it was the Sect that took you in, and your current cultivation was also given to you by the Sect.

If you hadn’t joined the Cold Sword Immortal Sect, if you hadn’t gained such great fame, how could you have found your husband?”

After she finished speaking, Leng Qingqiu fell silent.

Indeed, all of this was true. When she first arrived in Kunlun Continent, it was the Cold Sword Immortal Sect that took her in when she was at her wit's end.

It was also indeed due to the Cold Sword Immortal Sect that she was reunited with Ye Bufan; otherwise, in such a vast Kunlun Immortal Realm, where would she find him.

Seeing that Leng Qingqiu had been appeased, Li Miaozhen turned to look at Ye Bufan: “Young Master, do you agree with what I said?

Even if Qingqiu wants to leave, she should first repay the Sect’s kindness before she can go.”

“What Elder said makes sense. Qingqiu and I will definitely do our best to repay this kindness.”

Ye Bufan nodded without hesitation. He was a grateful person; the Cold Sword Immortal Sect had saved Leng Qingqiu, and this kindness indeed needed to be repaid.

Additionally, the Cold Sword Immortal Sect was a genuine Nine Star Sect. If they were to forcibly take away the other party’s Sect Master successor, this matter might not end well.

With his current strength, he couldn’t contend with a Nine Star Sect, so he needed to find a safe way to resolve it.

Seeing him say this, a brilliant smile immediately bloomed on Li Miaozhen’s face: “Young Master is indeed a sensible person.”

Leng Qingqiu said, “Elder, how about this: I will enter the top three in this Genius Demon Battle and help the Sect obtain more spots to enter the Ten-Tier Tongtian Tower, considering it as repayment for the Sect’s kindness.”

Her words were very firm; with her current strength, she had enough confidence to enter the top three.

“Alright, as long as you can enter the top three, I will immediately intercede with the Sect Leader to let you and this Young Master leave the Cold Sword Immortal Sect.”

Upon hearing Li Miaozhen speak, a cold smile touched Ye Bufan’s lips.

It seemed this Grand Elder agreed quite readily, but in fact, she said nothing at all, making no promise about whether Leng Qingqiu could leave, but rather directly shifted the responsibility to the Sect Master.

Indeed, just as Ximen Feng said, this was an extremely cunning woman.

Leng Qingqiu turned her head and asked, “Is that okay?”

Ye Bufan nodded, “Of course it is!”

Li Miaozhen said with a beaming smile: “Qingqiu, no matter what, you are a Disciple of my Cold Sword Immortal Sect.

When the time comes, I will speak with the Sect Leader and have you married off gloriously, ensuring you don’t suffer any grievance.”

After speaking, she turned to look at Ye Bufan again: “Qingqiu is the most outstanding Disciple of my Cold Sword Immortal Sect, Young man, if you want to marry her, you must show some sincerity.”

Ye Bufan secretly cursed this old woman for being truly shameless, trying to gain something for nothing and demand a price from both sides. Why did he need to show sincerity to take his own wife?

But at present, he was, after all, asking for something, and he didn't want to completely spoil the relationship unless absolutely necessary, especially since the other party had been kind to Leng Qingqiu.

He smiled faintly: “Grand Elder, please state any demands you have. How should I proceed?”

“This is simple. Actually, I don’t intend to make things difficult for you; I just don’t want our Qingqiu to be too wronged.”

Li Miaozhen revealed a cunning smile: “I see you are also a Cultivator, are you here to participate in the Talent Demon Competition?”

Ye Bufan did not hide it: “That’s right, I am representing Tianluo State to participate.”

Li Miaozhen said: “This makes it easy. We, the Cold Sword Immortal Sect, don’t care about money or possessions at all. We only ask that you make it into the top ten of the Talent Demon Competition. This request isn’t excessive, is it?”

“Yes, it’s not excessive.”

Ye Bufan readily agreed; he had absolute confidence in his current strength.

With his Major Achievement in Burning Fire Body Refining Art, he was basically invincible in the Void Tempering Stage.

If he were to combine it with the Divine Soul Blade and other methods, even facing the Mahayana Initial Stage would not be insurmountable.

“That’s right, a Young man should have ambition.”

Li Miaozhen had no idea about these things. She thought Ye Bufan had impulsively fallen into her trap and laughed heartily, “When Qingqiu is in the top three and you are in the top ten, then the two of you will be a perfect match.

It will bring honor to Qingqiu, and our Cold Sword Immortal Sect will not lose face.”

Leng Qingqiu had not interrupted until now, but her expression suddenly changed drastically.

“Grand Elder, this is absolutely impossible. Little Fan is only in the Void Refining Realm, how could he possibly get into the top ten? Isn’t that asking too much?”

“Qingqiu, what are you saying? Young Master Ye himself has no objections, how is that asking too much?”

Li Miaozhen spoke, her smile becoming even more triumphant. She was very clear about Tianluo State’s past records; every time they participated, they were just there to make up the numbers, unable to win a single match.

Not to mention that this Young man in front of her was only in the Void Refining Realm; he would probably be eliminated at the start of the competition. It would be good enough if he could keep his life, let alone aiming for the top ten.

When the other party failed to meet the requirement, she could then legitimately refuse and keep Leng Qingqiu within the Sect.

“This…”

Leng Qingqiu also knew this. She looked anxiously at Ye Bufan: “Little Fan, quickly say something, don’t be impulsive.

No matter what your cultivation is, no matter whether you have achieved anything, you are ultimately my man, and I won’t care about these things.”

Ye Bufan held her hand and squeezed it firmly: “Grand Elder is right. Since you are so outstanding, if I were too inferior, wouldn’t I be unworthy of you?”

“I…”

Leng Qingqiu was about to say something more, but Ye Bufan stopped her with a firm gaze.

“Don’t worry, don’t you trust me? When have I ever disappointed you?”

“This… alright then!”

Leng Qingqiu finally said no more, but she had already made up her mind that no matter the final outcome, she would leave with Ye Bufan.

Li Miaozhen smiled: “Young Master Ye, since that’s the case, we won’t keep you. Hurry back and prepare. I wish you good results.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint Grand Elder.”

Ye Bufan gave her a meaningful look, then reached out and pulled Leng Qingqiu into his arms, kissing her on the forehead.

“Trust me, I’ll take you away after the competition.”

“I trust you!”

Leng Qingqiu’s cheeks flushed, and she nodded firmly.

Ye Bufan waved to her, then left with Xiaoqing.