Chapter 841: I’m Already Quite Moved Right Now

Chapter 841: Chapter 841: I’m Already Quite Moved Right Now

"Third Senior Sister, Fourth Senior Sister — what brings you two here to see me?"

"It’s been so long. Third Senior Sister looks even more beautiful than before, and Fourth Senior Sister is even more radiant than ever."

Yunmeng Marsh. Cui Hao poured tea with a fawning smile, looking every bit the sycophant.

Zheng Zhaoling could only shake her head slightly at this. This sycophantic manner didn’t seem at all like the person behind orchestrating the Northern Julu Continent Incense Gods’ united fight to the death.

But this was the first time she’d seen the Senior Sisters Cui Hao always talked about.

With an upright demeanor and an immediately trustworthy appearance — that was likely Fourth Senior Sister, Lin Luoyu.

Refined features, elegant temperament — at first glance, the reaction was to feel drawn to her — that was Third Senior Sister, Chen Baiqing.

Chen Baiqing glanced at Cui Hao. With just a slight lift of her gaze, Cui Hao immediately and sensibly dropped his sycophantic manner, obediently taking a seat in a nearby chair.

Lin Luoyu shook her head gently and picked up the teapot to pour Cui Hao a cup of tea.

Meeting Cui Hao required him to play the fool. Surely this act wasn’t for others’ benefit?

Chen Baiqing’s gaze swept over the stunned-looking Yunze nearby, who seemed to have witnessed something horrifying, then settled on the calm-faced Zheng Zhaoling. Her tone was gentle:

"You must be Fellow Daoist Zheng, I presume? This junior brother of mine is foolish and has a mind of his own. Working with him before gave me terrible headaches. Thank you for looking after this useless junior brother of mine during this time."

Zheng Zhaoling knew little about Chen Baiqing — only that this person handled matters with ruthless decisiveness. In Eastern Divine Continent, some praised her while others cursed her.

But because of Chu Xingchen’s "Yanxing" nickname preceding her, Chen Baiqing, as Chu Xingchen’s disciple, had her reputation also skewed — "Baiming True Lord."

No matter how you looked at it, it was a title with enormous deterrent power but extremely low moral standing.

It actually sounded like a proper evil cultivator.

It was fortunate that Li Yingling had debuted early and established some foundation, allowing her to barely secure a more pleasant-sounding title.

Chen Baiqing’s methods in managing Eastern Divine Continent, and her forceful implementation of strategy despite all protests, without any compromise — regardless of cultivation, her temperament and strategy were already top-tier.

After all, Zheng Zhaoling truly understood how difficult it was to make the Eighteen Immortal Sects cooperate to this extent, even shouldering a bad reputation to push through to the end.

Zheng Zhaoling, as Yunmeng Pavilion’s current core disciple, still couldn’t command Yunmeng Pavilion’s core strength.

Chen Baiqing, an outsider, had somehow gotten Xiaoyun Hall to cooperate to this degree.

The methods involved were probably beyond even Zheng Zhaoling’s imagination.

If one truly calculated, the methods Cui Hao employed would likely seem excessively soft in this Baiming True Lord’s eyes.

Solid battle records as backing, and a reputation that spread far.

Although she seemed much younger than herself, Zheng Zhaoling still showed full respect and replied politely:

"Fellow Daoist Cui is remarkably talented. I’m often reminded by him. Looking after him is out of the question — we’ve simply been working hard together."

Chen Baiqing raised her teacup:

"With such praise, my junior brother truly can’t bear it. Let me thank you with tea instead of wine."

Zheng Zhaoling immediately raised her cup.

Chen Baiqing glanced lightly at Cui Hao again. Cui Hao also very sensibly raised his cup in a toast, draining it in one gulp.

Yunze suppressed the horror in his eyes, cautiously and warily observing the gentle-faced Chen Baiqing before him.

He had long been in Yunmeng Marsh. News from Northern Julu Continent might not be comprehensive even for him, let alone from other continents. Unless the sky was falling, Yunze might not necessarily know.

But he had indeed heard of the Baiming True Lord’s reputation.

Eastern Divine Continent’s hardest heart, fastest knife, most merciless person.

Because Chen Baiqing was there, many evil cultivators had fled from Eastern Divine Continent to Northern Julu Continent. So what came with her wouldn’t be good publicity.

Yunze hadn’t dared underestimate Cui Hao — it was actually thanks to this Baiming True Lord’s rumored reputation.

But he hadn’t expected there would actually be a day they met.

Chen Baiqing’s social skills were practiced. A few pleasantries, then cutting to the personal — gently and tactfully offering a couple of compliments, then casually chatting about some small things she’d done recently, while offering guidance on simple, easy-to-understand matters. Then a look of sudden realization, as if she’d just discovered something could be done that way.

Sometimes guiding someone might not increase their fondness, but being appropriately guided would most likely increase it.

Appropriately dropping one’s aggression would subconsciously cause others to lower their guard.

Despite all his wariness, Yunze was left dazed and confused by Chen Baiqing’s flawless performance.

He just felt this Baiming True Lord didn’t seem... like the outside rumors of eating people without spitting out the bones.

Chen Baiqing effortlessly controlled the conversation. Under her intentional guidance, the atmosphere and relationships at this table naturally drew closer.

Seeing this, Cui Hao could only sigh inwardly — worthy of Third Senior Sister.

This meeting didn’t actually last long.

Chen Baiqing naturally concluded the topic, while also naturally expressing that the master had new instructions for Cui Hao. As senior and junior siblings, they needed to discuss matters privately.

Yunze naturally understood and rose to take his leave.

Zheng Zhaoling also didn’t hesitate much. But just as she was about to rise and leave, Chen Baiqing raised her hand and poured her half a cup of tea.

Was this keeping her?

Zheng Zhaoling looked to Chen Baiqing with a questioning gaze. But she only saw Chen Baiqing nod gently.

She understood.

So as Cui Hao led Chen Baiqing toward his office, Zheng Zhaoling naturally followed along.

Arriving at the location, Chen Baiqing’s gaze swept the surroundings, then she activated the Azure Heaven Treasure Ring, isolating the area from sound and spiritual sense probing.

Chen Baiqing naturally took the main seat and began retrieving her tea set from her space ring:

"I don’t know much about Yunze, so I can’t share certain confidential information."

"But the master trusts you greatly. The promises of the past were truly fulfilled despite enormous difficulties. The master trusts this, so what we discuss now is something Fellow Daoist can know. As for whether you share it outside, and with whom — that’s for Fellow Daoist to judge."

Seeing Chen Baiqing begin brewing tea, Cui Hao’s eyes instantly lit up. He obediently sat down in the chair beside Lin Luoyu.

Zheng Zhaoling also took a seat, her gaze rising to observe Chen Baiqing, whose temperament had shifted dramatically again.

If the previous Chen Baiqing had been like a clever girl next door, then this Chen Baiqing truly looked like the helmsman controlling an entire continent — confident, composed, and even carrying an indescribable sense of authority.

Chen Baiqing held the tea bowl with one hand, her gaze turning to Cui Hao:

"You handled the Northern Julu Continent matter well. You’ve learned something from following me. My coming here wasn’t the master’s instruction — I simply came as your Third Senior Sister to check on you, see if there’s anything I can help with, and find if you’ve missed anything."

"Helping each other within the sect shouldn’t count as ruining the master’s plan to temper you."

Hearing this, Cui Hao sighed softly:

"I thought you’d come because you were so moved after learning about it, specifically seeking me out at Yunmeng Marsh for tea and conversation."

Chen Baiqing’s expression turned to disgust:

"Who’s talking in their sleep in broad daylight?"

"Shall we calculate how many times someone begged me? And then calculate how many times someone cried for me to save their life... That person would be so moved upon seeing me they’d cry uncontrollably."

Cui Hao decisively raised both hands and waved them frantically:

"Senior Sister, I’m begging you... please stop..."

"Your junior brother is already quite moved right now."