Volume One, Chapter 11: The Financial Authority of the Su Family’s Daughter-in-Law

Su Cheng looked at the several large bags in Ye Qinghan’s hands, filled to the brim with fruits, vegetables, chickens, ducks, fish, and meat—everything imaginable, even a watermelon!

“Disciple has none.”

“Uh, did they force you to buy them?”

“No, they all refused Qinghan’s money, saying that the disciple has had a hard time or something like that. I don’t really understand, but it felt inappropriate to refuse…”

[To be beautiful and receive such treatment? Truly enviable!]

“This is the remaining money. Qinghan left it on your desk.”

Ye Qinghan carefully placed the nearly untouched money on the table, her expression cautious.

“Keep it. From now on, the expenses of the Frost Hall will be under your management.”

[You really are a financial prodigy—one day’s worth of groceries in your hands could probably last an entire month!]

“That won’t do. This is all Master’s…”

Ye Qinghan was stunned. She knew how much her Master loved money!

Though Master’s entire assets barely reached a dozen taels of silver, this was no small matter!

Master was willing to entrust her with the financial authority of the Immortal Hall? That showed an extraordinary level of trust!

“My room has a black box on the desk. Take everything inside too. The Immortal Hall is yours now.”

Ye Qinghan admitted that fox spirits did indeed like treasures and the like. From the start, when she first met Master, she had her eyes on Master’s magical artifacts.

But Ye Qinghan hoped to obtain those things through her own wit and talent!

Not just have them handed over whenever Master felt generous!

That left no sense of accomplishment!

In the fox spirit’s narrative, shouldn’t she be the one deceiving the other party to no end, leaving them ruined and bereft of their treasures, which she then claimed as her own?

“Qinghan dares not…” Ye Qinghan wanted to refuse, but after some thought, she recalled her aunt’s words…

And then Uncle Wang’s mention of the Su family’s daughter-in-law...

[Qinghan, must I kneel and beg you for your sake? You are the most suitable person to manage the Immortal Hall’s funds! Without exception!]

“There’s no need for dares. Since Master has spoken, you must proceed.”

“Qinghan will try…” Ye Qinghan said respectfully. She had never imagined she could squeeze money out of the money-loving Master, but since she was the Su family’s daughter-in-law…

She could reluctantly accept it…

“There’s one more thing.”

Ye Qinghan already knew what it was but waited quietly for Su Cheng to speak.

“Master’s orders are clear. Qinghan will not refuse.”

“Tonight, go and annihilate the Pingyun Sect for me.”

“Disciple will not disgrace your command!”

Su Cheng was taken aback. Huh? Is this right?

[Is she not surprised at all? Has my character already collapsed in her eyes? How long did I spend carefully crafting the persona of a useless disciple, only to have it shattered by the senior disciple!]

Ye Qinghan thought to herself that she had known since last night and was no longer surprised…

Disciple even knows your entire plan!

“You’re not surprised?”

“Seeing Master’s expression last night, disciple already expected this and has been prepared.”

Ye Qinghan looked serious, as if stating a fact.

[My expression? What expression did I have last night?]

[Come to think of it, on the way back last night, the usually clingy senior disciple was indeed unusually quiet…]

“You are my only true disciple. If anyone dares to harm you, Master will never let them go!”

“From now on, Qinghan, you need not look at anyone else’s face when you act. Everything is under Master’s protection. You need not worry about any consequences.”

[Even if you cannot kill Cheng Liang, Master will ensure your safety!]

[The Human Emperor Immortal Emperor, Master pays no mind! Anyone who bullies my disciple, I will risk my life to take one life for one!]

Ye Qinghan understood this was Master’s affection for her, and she would not betray this hard-won trust.

“Disciple will remember.”

Since arriving at the Immortal Hall and meeting Master, Ye Qinghan felt her tears had become cheap.

But this time, she did not wipe away tears like a fragile woman; instead, she smiled calmly at Master.

This was the Master she wanted—those five simple words, “Everything is under me,” were Ye Qinghan’s greatest comfort.

As long as Master was there, she had nothing to fear. With Master backing her, no matter how powerful the enemy’s background, she had her Master!

Then Su Cheng handed over a handful of magical artifacts one by one, explaining each in detail.

There were thirty-seven offensive artifacts, with a dazzling array of methods and tricks. If all were unleashed, Pingyun Sect’s demise would be beyond Ye Qinghan’s wildest imagination…

There were twenty defensive artifacts, divided into nine different types: spiritual defense, barrier defense, passive counterattacks, passive triggers, and six spatial-level defensive methods!

For the sect’s protective array, Su Cheng provided Ye Qinghan with three different plans, each with backup and contingency options.

For the terrifying forces that might withstand the Frost Sword Formation, Su Cheng prepared special artifacts capable of suppressing immortals, all passively triggered.

For situations where the enemy might detect them first, Su Cheng prepared the artifact “Crimson Flame Dragon’s Wings,” a cloak that could conceal their aura.

For potential reinforcements, Su Cheng had prepared spatial-level strikes that could completely sever Pingyun Sect’s connection to the outside world.

“Besides, I’ve set up a teleportation formation in the courtyard for you. If things go wrong, no need to linger—retreat immediately. Leave the rest to me.”

Though Ye Qinghan had some understanding of Su Cheng’s plan, seeing the artifacts piled so high on a table still left her jaw dropped…

“Is there anything else you need? Or anything you find unsuitable?”

“Master, how about… Qinghan helps you conquer the world?”

With this firepower, even Ping’an County couldn’t hold out!

Ye Qinghan was speechless. Master had even prepared the “Six Paths of Annihilation,” which prevented enemies from reincarnating, in case they revived and fought back?

A joke—this firepower would incinerate enemies to oblivion with even a scratch! How could they possibly come back to life?

Ye Qinghan felt Master lacked a clear assessment of the enemy’s strength.

“Master, isn’t this kind of firepower a bit…”

Su Cheng frowned, deep in thought…

[Qinghan’s expression… Could it be that I underestimated the enemy? Is this equipment still a bit excessive?]

Ye Qinghan thought, got it! Nonsense! Master clearly cannot comprehend how weak Pingyun Sect really is!

“Master, what I mean is, such a small sect as Pingyun really needs so many artifacts?”

[Hmm? That’s not right! Qinghan!]

“Qinghan, this is your first time going out to annihilate an entire sect. You must be cautious and never be complacent or underestimate the enemy!”

Ye Qinghan suddenly felt sorry for Master. It seemed the surprise attack had really frightened him!

She had gone too far…

This attitude probably gave Master a psychological trauma. When she returned from annihilating the Pingyun Sect tonight, she would find a way to help Master recover!

After giving all the instructions, Su Cheng went to the kitchen hall, leaving behind a cute, dazed fox spirit in the main hall.

Pingyun Sect was some distance from the Immortal Hall, but for Ye Qinghan, who could ride a sword, it was not far.

She could not imagine any scene of the upcoming battle Su Cheng had spoken of, nor did she feel the slightest worry about the night’s annihilation mission. She simply went to assist her Master.