The daily life of a genius who enjoys gossip and cultivates immortality

Chapter 356 Dingming City 3

Bai Jin knew perfectly well just how corrupt the Qi family was! The Qi family's downfall was inevitable!

It was something her husband and the powerful figures in the city tacitly agreed upon!

But the situation was so crazy, so crazy that she was scared!

Those people stared intently at the Qi family like hyenas, ready to devour them whole, skin and all!

These days she keeps vigil, constantly living in fear of those forces eyeing the Qi family!

Once the hyenas have tasted blood, they won't stop. Bai Jin is worried that these out-of-control forces will eventually tear her and her son apart and swallow them whole!

She had no choice but to seek help from outside, from those powerful people who had some connection with her husband!

Please help control this out-of-control situation and save her and her son's lives!

This is the whole story of how she sought help from Immortal Lord Qingxu!

She doesn't need Cheng Jiu to save the Qi family; all she needs to do is step in and deter those crazy forces!

She didn't want her and her son to be buried with the sinking ship that was the Qi family!

Qi Denggao was speechless. He also somewhat resented his elder brother's indecisive nature!

But he also understood that if his older brother hadn't been like that, he wouldn't have been able to do evil and live so freely for so many years!

But he only believed 80% of what Bai Jin said; he didn't believe that Bai Jin would keep anything good for herself!

"Why are you so heartless, sister-in-law! I've already told you what I'm doing!"

"Get out!" Before he could finish speaking, Bai Jin slammed the teacup over his head, shattering it into pieces, the flying shards cutting his face!

Qi Denggao's face immediately darkened. He stared intently at Bai Jin, then touched his bleeding face. He hadn't expected that someone who had been so docile before would suddenly lose his temper!

This is completely against Bai Jin's personality!

She was always so calm, elegant, and serene, like a puppet without a temper.

"The Qi family is mine!" His face was calm, but his eyes were filled with madness: "Back then, Father gave all the property to my eldest brother, but he made it clear that my eldest brother should take good care of us."

Now that our elder brother is dead, it's time for us to reclaim our share of the property!

Bai Jin let go of her hand. The tea set she once loved most was now incomplete, but she didn't try to hold on to it. When a person dies, they have to move on, after all, she still had a son who couldn't handle things.

If she dies now, her son absolutely cannot survive on his own! That's for sure!

Bai Jin knew this was Qi Denggao issuing an ultimatum to her! She had been delaying her husband's funeral procession these past few days, and Qi Denggao was getting anxious when Cheng Jiu and the others arrived.

Fearing that they would end up with nothing, the mother and son took advantage of the whole family!

Moreover, Qi Denggao wasn't the only one coveting the Qi family's wealth; his younger brothers were also among them!

However, Qi Denggao was more capable than his other brothers and was better able to suppress them than his eldest brother, which is why there was no movement.

Bai Jin now controls the Qi family's most profitable channels. He has acquired some through improper means, but it's not enough, far from enough!

As long as Bai Jin is there, as long as Qi Minghao is there, he will never be able to get these things that belong to him!

How can this be? My older brother is dead, and he was about to be in charge!

Unlike his kind-hearted brother, he doesn't care about sister-in-laws or nephews! Anyone who dares to stand in his way should die!

Moreover, his sister-in-law is not his brother, so it's hard to say whether the Qi family will still have any connection with him in the future!

He didn't want to end up losing both his money and his loved ones!

He suddenly stood up: "You're my sister-in-law, I won't hold this against you! But I hope you can see the situation clearly! Otherwise, even if I don't marry you, you should think about Minghao's feelings!"

Bai Jin suddenly looked up: "He's your nephew too!"

"No, no, no, he is your son!" Qi Denggao made no attempt to hide his indifference!

"I thought your older brother had treated you well!"

"Who told him to be a good person?" Qi Denggao shrugged, making no attempt to hide his jealousy: "So he deserves it!"

"Since the things are gone, I won't stay any longer! Sister-in-law, I'll be going now. Think it over carefully!"

After saying that, Qi Denggao stood up and suddenly opened the door. A cold, howling wind swept into the room, and a bone-chilling cold spread from Bai Jin's body.

She was just testing the waters! She never expected Qi Denggao to actually have this idea!

Even if she compromises, once Qi Denggao takes power, the first person he will deal with is Qi Minghao!

This heartless, ungrateful beast!

Bai Jin suddenly felt a pang of sorrow for her dead husband!

Grandpa Qi may have wronged many people in his life, but he has never wronged his younger brothers!

She was suddenly very glad that she had sought help from outside when she had some power!

otherwise……

"My esteemed celestial envoys, please step forward!" After this exchange, Bai Jin's voice inevitably betrayed a hint of weariness.

Cheng Jiu and the other two sat down at the table, their figures slowly emerging.

"I'm sorry to have made the Qi family a laughing stock in front of the celestial envoys," Bai Jin said with a guilty expression.

Cheng Jiu and the other two shook their heads; they had also watched quite a show.

"What are your plans for the future, Madam?" Cheng Jiu asked.

"I can no longer stay in Dingming City! I was hoping to ask the envoy to help me stabilize the situation, so that I could retain some assets to support my son and me!"

But now it seems that this is just wishful thinking. Qi Denggao will not let us, mother and son, go! Bai Jin said with some regret.

“If Madam is willing, we can help,” Cheng Jiu suggested.

This move speaks for itself!

"Even if there is no Second Master Qi, there will be Third Master Qi, Fourth Master Qi... As long as the Qi family's assets are still in my hands, they cannot be wiped out unless the entire clan is exterminated!"

"I don't want the hands of those immortal envoys to be stained with blood, and my husband probably wouldn't have wanted that when he was alive!" Bai Jin waved her hands repeatedly, refusing, her face showing a mixture of relief and bitterness.

“I have already thought of a solution. After my husband’s coffin is lifted and his will is announced, the Qi family’s assets will be divided equally among the five of us!”

I would be grateful if the three celestial envoys could step in and protect me. If they could also recommend a few interested merchants to help exchange for the resources I possess, that would be even better!

"Alright, leave this matter to us!"

These were all small requests, and Cheng Jiu readily agreed.

"What are your plans after that, Madam?"

Yingyue said with concern, "This is not a fundamental solution. After all, judging from Qi Denggao's appearance, one-fifth is not enough to satisfy his appetite."

He probably already considers the wealth in Bai Jin's hands as his own, and even if he doesn't target the others, he will definitely target Bai Jin!

"It is with shame that I say this, but I have a good sister who is married in Chunming City! I intend to seek refuge with her, and I would like to ask the three immortal envoys to escort me out of Dingming City!"

Bai Jin had already made a plan. She thought of her childhood friend. The two of them had very similar circumstances, having grown up together, and were both favored by powerful figures!

But unlike her, her friend was already a confirmed wife, and the two had never lost contact!

Now, if I go to her for refuge and rely on her protection, she will surely be able to safeguard my good-for-nothing son for the rest of his life!

When the sisters heard about her ordeal, they decided to come to Dingming City to stand up for her!

Now that I'm writing this letter, my girlfriend will surely receive it soon!

Upon learning that Bai Jin had found an escape route, Cheng Jiu and the other two nodded in relief, indicating that the mission was more than halfway complete!

"Mother! Is anyone home in your room?"

Once the protective shield was activated, Qi Denggao left.

Qi Minghao hurriedly entered the courtyard and saw his uncle so angry that he left in a hurry. Qi Minghao then realized that he had been thinking dirty thoughts.

Hesitating in front of the door, not wanting to leave, wanting to knock but afraid of disturbing himself and getting scolded, facing the fierce cold wind, he was frozen like a silly dog, quietly hiding under the window, listening to the sounds inside the room.

Then I heard voices inside, and I couldn't help but speak up!

Cheng Jiu and his two companions had noticed the guy who had sneaked over long ago, but since he was also one of the people involved, they didn't pay him much attention.

It wasn't until he spoke that Bai Jin noticed him!

Bai Jin: "..."

What's this silly kid doing back here again?

"Mother, Mother, please say something! Achoo!"

Qi Minghao was still shouting outside, sneezing as he shouted.

"Come in!" The door opened slightly a crack, and Bai Jin's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Although Qi Minghao was considered terrible by outsiders, she often complained about him as well.

Fortunately, this silly boy is filial and listens to advice. He always remembers her and even stands by her side when facing his father.

In this respect, she was a thousand times better than her father, which brought great comfort to Bai Jin's heart, which had always been isolated and helpless.

So even though her son was useless and she disliked him, she still couldn't let him go!

"Achoo, Mom, who are they?!"

"It's so cold, why aren't you taking any precautions!" Bai Jin picked up a medicine bottle. "The wind in Dingming City is deadly! How long have you been standing outside?"

Taking the pill from Bai Jin, Qi Minghao smiled sheepishly: "It's nothing, just take a pill!"

Waaaaah! His mother still loves him after all!

It was definitely a hallucination before, a hallucination!

"Lai Hao'er pays his respects to the three immortal envoys of the Guiyuan Sect!"

"Greetings, Celestial Envoy!"

Qi Minghao was surprised to find that the three people sitting at the table were actually disciples of the Guiyuan Sect. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the three, he sat down somewhat nervously to the side!

But his gaze kept curiously scrutinizing the three of them!

He whispered to Bai Jin beside him, "Mother, why is an immortal envoy from the Guiyuan Sect in our house?"

The saying that cultivators have sharp ears and eyes is no different from saying it to someone's face!

Bai Jin glared fiercely at her foolish son. How could she say such a thing here? "The friends your father intentionally made are in the Guiyuan Sect. They came to pay homage to your father on behalf of that Immortal Lord!"

"Wow! When did my dad get such connections?" Qi Minghao exclaimed in surprise, incredulous. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Bai Jin was truly speechless at his foolish son: "How am I supposed to explain this to you? You don't need it! Besides, we haven't been in contact for a long time."

Feeling belittled by his own mother, Qi Minghao blushed and muttered, "You can say it even if you don't need it! He's a Celestial Lord! A Celestial Lord!"

Bai Jin rolled her eyes. How could she not understand what her silly son was thinking? He didn't mean any harm; he just wanted to use this as a pretext to show off when he went out!

Doesn't he realize that this title is not something he can just flaunt?

We're not related by blood or marriage, so why shouldn't we be afraid of angering that immortal lord!

This idiot really dares to think like that!

"Shut up, shut up!" She slapped her son on the head as he was still muttering, and apologized to Cheng Jiu, who was standing to the side, "Immortal Envoy, please don't mind him. This child has been simple-minded since he was little, and he doesn't have any bad intentions!"

Cheng Jiu naturally realized this as well. Based on his impressions of Qi Minghao from the few times he met him, this guy wasn't particularly smart, but he wasn't particularly bad either.

Cheng Jiu naturally didn't care. As for his thoughts, he believed that with such a mother around, she would never do anything to harm her master!

Qi Minghao shut his mouth, feeling wronged. Although he was not very bright, he was obedient and believed that his mother was absolutely right!

After discussing the matter, Cheng Jiu and the other two felt it wouldn't be right to stay in someone else's room any longer. They made an agreement and then took their leave.

The vast Qi family compound seemed deserted as they returned to the inn.

The three of them didn't sleep either, but simply meditated and rested briefly, waiting for the grand show to begin tomorrow.

Lady Qi finally agreed to her husband's funeral procession, and all the powerful figures in the city who had received the news came.

Regardless of their personal opinions of Grandpa Qi, at this moment, they were all there to bid farewell to this legendary figure of Dingming City.

In the solemn atmosphere, the smoke of battle was also ignited imperceptibly.

It was just a spark away from igniting this ever-flowing undercurrent!

Everyone knew that the war would begin the moment Grandpa Qi was buried!

The outcome will be decided today!

Among the many guests, three incongruous individuals blended in so naturally that even a Dao Integration Realm expert failed to notice them.

But there's an invisible aura that separates him from those around him.

The three nodded to Bai Jin, the only one who noticed them!

Bai Jin's heart calmed down a little. Now that all the actors had arrived, the play could begin.

She was dressed in plain clothes, and her face was too old, but you could still vaguely see the unparalleled beauty of her youth in her eyes!

She stood at the very front, looking at her husband's coffin, her eyes reddening, a mix of bittersweet emotions welling up inside her, tears streaming down her face, and a sobbing sound escaping her throat.

Perhaps she experienced too much grievance, too much disappointment, and too much embarrassment in this marriage!

However, she also gained so much sweetness and happiness from this marriage!

Without involving the Qi family, Uncle Qi is truly a perfect husband!

Even now, she has never regretted knowing Grandpa Qi.

She thought that if time could turn back, she would still plunge into Uncle Qi's deep pit without hesitation!

After all, such a favored son of heaven, such a bright moon hanging high, bowed down only for her, and was within her reach only for her!

Grandpa Qi died in the secret realm, and the coffin is just a cenotaph. The burial place was chosen from the beginning, in the Qi family ancestral cemetery!

Bai Jin disliked Old Master Qi, so she had made up her mind not to be buried with him!

However, considering that Grandpa Qi followed Grandpa Qi's teachings throughout his life!

Bai Jin specially chose a tomb adjacent to that of Old Master Qi!

One by one, the mourners offered incense at the funeral.

Thick blue smoke, like sparks, heralded the start of this hunt!

Upon returning to the Qi family home, his greedy gaze made no attempt to conceal its sweep over everyone in the Qi family.

Looking at those greedy eyes, Qi Denggao had a bad feeling. He suddenly felt that his biggest enemies were probably not Bai Jin and Qi Minghao.

Rather, it was those forces that saw him as prey!

Bai Jin didn't care what he thought; the show she had orchestrated was about to begin!