Chapter 72: Tian Changfeng’s Death Was Well Deserved

"Jiang Lai, what a nice name. I’m Yu Qingtan, you don’t have to be afraid. Tell Sister Qingtan, where are you from? How old are you? Do you still have any relatives?" Yu Qingtan asked with a gentle tone.

"I’m from Jiang Country, ten years old. My mother passed away early, and my father was originally a high official, but one day he was suddenly arrested along with my brother, and my aunt and I were captured and taken to the ministry of music and dance."

Hearing this, Jiang Lai indeed became less scared and started to talk about her past.

"I stayed in the ministry of music and dance for a few months, and I heard them say that my father had committed the crime of conspiracy and had already been executed with my brother. One day, a Xian Shi came and bought me along with some other children. Later, they tested our Spirit Roots, and he said I had a Quadruple Spirit Root and sold me again."

"After being passed around a few times, I ended up in that underground shop where that beast bought me. Wuu wuu~"

As Jiang Lai spoke, she couldn’t help but burst into tears.

"It’s all right, it’s all in the past, here, have a pastry," Yu Qingtan comforted, handing a pastry to Jiang Lai, while inwardly she cursed the evildoings of that human trafficker connected to the Extreme Path Demon Sect.

Jiang Lai must have been very hungry, as she stopped crying when she saw the pastry, took it over, and started eating.

Yu Qingtan knew about Jiang Country, a dynasty in the Mortal Realm and a neighboring country to the one her previous incarnation hailed from.

If her father was convicted of treason, there were likely no relatives she could rely on anymore.

Once Jiang Lai had finished the pastry, Yu Qingtan handed her a cup of water and asked, "Are you full?"

"I’m full, thank you Sister Qing Tan." Perhaps because of everything she had been through, Jiang Lai was very polite.

"What a pity, I’m not suited to have a child by my side either."

After thinking for a while, Yu Qingtan said, "Jiang Lai, I’m not a suitable place for you either, how about I entrust you to a friend of mine tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lai stopped drinking water, and with tears still in her eyes, she looked at Yu Qingtan like a little cat about to be abandoned.

"Don’t worry, my friend is a good person, and later I will have him arrange for your cultivation. I’ll come to see you when I have time," Yu Qingtan said.

"Mhm," Jiang Lai acknowledged softly.

Yu Qingtan then sent a Communication Talisman to You Xiwang.

Not long after finishing the pastry, Jiang Lai fell asleep.

Yu Qingtan temporarily took her into the System Space and then brought out an old man with chicken skin and crane hair.

The old man opened his eyes and when he saw Yu Qingtan, he shrank back in terror.

"You demoness, don’t come any closer!"

Clearly, the Decay and Flourish Technique, a top-tier yet obscure Second Stage Spell, was unheard of by most Qi Practitioners.

"Tian Changfeng, if you answer my questions honestly, I can revert you to your original appearance. Why did you attack me, and how did you find me?"

"I’ll talk, I’ll talk."

Tian Changfeng also realized his situation at this point and hastily spoke up.

"I saw you ask about that token, and thinking you knew what it was for, I got carried away and sprinkled some spirit honey scent on you. Then I had my honey moths track you by the smell. Fellow Daoist, as long as you turn me back, I am willing to plant a Servitude Seal and become your servant."

"So, you don’t know what the token is for either?"

"Yes, I truly found that token and the ’Spirit Beast Cultivation Manual’ in an abandoned Second Stage Demonic Beast’s cave, but I really don’t know what the token is for."

"What is your background?"

"I am a Loose Cultivator with a hunter background from the Mortal Realm, but I possess distinguished skills in cultivating spiritual beasts and can surely cultivate good spirit beasts for you."

"If that’s the case, I’ll be quick about it!"

With that said, a Water Blade shot out.

"You don’t talk..."

Tian Changfeng’s head fell to the ground.

"I thought you knew something. You got off easy!"

Considering what he had done to Jiang Lai, Yu Qingtan felt the urge to flay him alive.

The next day at dawn, You Xiwang sent a carriage drawn by a Bicorn Horse to pick up Jiang Lai.

"I will come to see you!"

"Thank you, Sister Qing Tan."

"Damn the Extreme Path Demon Sect!"

Once more cursing the Extreme Path Demon Sect in her heart, Yu Qingtan headed to the Tianxiang Pavilion.

To begin her work for the day.

...

That day, the Immortal City Arena posted a notice that Yu Qingtan, core disciple of the Tianxiang Pavilion, would hold a personal performance event three nights later at the Immortal City Arena.

All cultivators who participated in the defense against the beast tide could register and enter for free, as a gesture of Yu Qingtan’s respect and admiration for those who fought against the tide of beasts.

After spending 1,000 Spirit Stones to hire 1,000 people to help spread the word, the news had disseminated throughout the entire city within half a day.

"Is that Yu Qingtan from the Tianxiang Pavilion, the one who proposed the mortgage solution, treated the injured during the beast tide, and suppressed the Monkey-faced Eagle with her music?"

"Who else could it be but that Qing Tan? Are you going? If not, I’m going to register first!"

"I’m going too, I’m going too, I’ve only seen Sister Qing Tan from afar once. Such a pity the Tianxiang Pavilion is too pricey, how could I miss this chance?"

"I heard that Sister Qing Tan isn’t only kind-hearted but also unrivaled in both zither and dance, right?"

"I also heard that Sister Qing Tan is as beautiful as a flower and exceptionally talented?"

"All you’ve got is hearsay. I’ve saved some Spirit Stones just to see Sister Qing Tan’s performance once. It was nothing short of enchanting, an experience I’ll never forget!"

"Pfft, I was fortunate enough to meet Sister Qing Tan in person once, not only is she talented, but also chatting with her was refreshing as a spring breeze. No more talk, I need to go register!"

"Wife, I want to go see the personal performance." "You barely earn a few Spirit Stones a day, instead of working properly, what performance are you thinking of watching, you’re getting ahead of yourself aren’t you?" "It’s the personal performance by Sister Qing Tan of Tianxiang Pavilion, and it’s free." "It’s Sister Qing Tan’s performance, and free at that? Then take our son along too."

"If any of you don’t go to Sister Qing Tan’s personal performance, you’re no longer my brother!" "Big brother, we’ve definitely got to go, come on, let’s go register!"

This was the discussion among the Loose Cultivators of Suichuan Immortal City, most of whom were deeply grateful to Qing Tan.

The Ges.

"Wen You, since Wen Xiong has gone to cultivate in the Yunhua Mountain Range, you should take some people to support Miss Qing Tan this time."

Elder Ge Lian of the Ges instructed.

"Yes!"

The Songs.

"Zhen Lin, since you’re acquainted with Miss Qing Tan, you take some of our clan members to give her support at the event," said Song Guisheng, the Family Head of the Songs.

"Yes!"

The Qis.

"Who would’ve thought, the girl who was locked in the punitive room that day, is now capable of holding her own personal performance event. After observing for a long time, we still couldn’t figure out whether she’s related to that detestable thief. It’s a pity that the Qi family is experiencing turbulent times of late. Since you, Hong’er, have a close relationship with her, you should go on behalf of our Qi family to form a good bond."

The Family Head of the Qis, Qi Zhe, said.

"Yes!"

Ten Thousand Laws Pavilion.

"Father, in a few days, I’d like to take leave to watch Miss Qing Tan’s performance event," Sun Deren said to his father, Deacon Sun of the Ten Thousand Laws Pavilion.

"You’ve been diligent with your cultivation recently, and a bit of relaxation wouldn’t hurt. However, don’t get any funny ideas—the Miss from the Xie family doesn’t tolerate any nonsense."

"Father, I understand my boundaries," Sun Deren replied with a bowed head, but a mysterious light flickered in his eyes.