Chapter 131

After the imperial order with the imperial seal of Emperor Zong was sent to the immortal cultivation world, responses came in one after another.

If this was really an order from Emperor Zong, it wouldn't be threatening, but everyone knew that it was the Supreme Demon who was behind it. With the bloody precedent of the Wuyun Sect, many of the smaller sects did not dare to resist at all. At most, they can only ask for more time. Wuliang Sect and Chunyang Sect wrote in to complain, finding a bunch of excuses with a humble and honest tone. Only the Cangyu Sect had the toughest attitude, refusing to give up the treasures their ancestors had left to the people of Kunlun.

Zong Zi Xiao clenched the letter from the Cangyu Sect and laughed coldly, "This demonic girl Qi Meng Sheng really has some guts. She became the Sect Leader, got the Ice and Snow Jade, and she thinks she can stand up to me?"

Zong Zi Heng, who was standing at one side, didn't believe it. He thought to himself that the Ice crystal was the lifeblood of the Cangyu Sect because that was Cangyu Sect's cave, so how could Qi Meng Sheng not fight to the death and resist? Plus, the relationship between Qi Meng Sheng and Xu Zhi Nan is so close that perhaps the opportunity for the immortal cultivation community to put aside their former grudges and join forces against the enemy again sprang up here.

However, Zong Zi Xiao would not sit idly by and watch them form their alliance. The Cangyu Sect would probably be used by him to kill the chicken and warn the monkey*.

"The Cangyu Sect is still needed for opening the Shen Nong Ding, otherwise, they would be the next Wuyun Sect." Zong Zi Xiao's eyes showed a cold glint, "It looks like I have to go to Kunlun personally to teach her some lessons."

"The Cangyu Sect is willing to take many magical treasures and pills to pay for this annual offering. Don't you bully people too much." Zong Zi Heng said, "Since we still need them, we must not kill the chicken to get the eggs*."

Zong Zi Xiao snorted lightly, "I want the ice crystal. The Shen Nong Ding refines things for 49 days at least. It's too slow."

"You want a top-notch Immortal Pill, so naturally you need time."

Zong Zi Xiao gave a soft "tsk" and looked askance at Zong Zi Heng, "Are you very tense about the Cangyu Sect because Qi Meng Sheng helped you take the throne? But whether it was her or Xu Zhi Nan, they put you on the throne for their own benefits. After you took over, these three large sects took the lead in reneging on their debts, and the Zong's annual offerings became less every year. What, was this all negotiated by you guys? Was this the price they paid for supporting you?"

"Not really." Zong Zi Heng said calmly, "The Zong clan is in a decline. The status of the common lord of the world already exists in name only, and the annual offerings have long been inappropriate. In fact, the Zong clan has enough taxes from the people of the Central Plains, so perhaps it is time to change the old system." What he didn't say was that before Zong Zi Xiao's return, at that time when the immortal cultivation world had allied themselves against Wuyun Sect, he had discussed a new system of alliance formation with Li Bu Yu, Xu Zhi Nan and Qi Meng Sheng.

In the past, the Zong Clan was able to claim the empire and collect wealth from all sides by absolute, oppressive force. Now that the immortal cultivation world had changed and was no longer likely to be exploited by the Zong Clan, the Zong Clan had to find its own way out if it did not want to be attacked by the herd. He took the opportunity of the alliance fighting against the enemy to propose changing the old system and forming an immortal alliance, with each sect governing their own and no longer paying tribute to the Zong Clan, but they also agreed not to offend each other and not to encroach on the smaller sects. The other three sects agreed and also offered to retain the name of Emperor Zong, so that if there were any injustice or difficult cases in the immortal cultivation world, Emperor Zong would still take the lead in administering justice.

They agreed to make it known to the world and establish an immortal alliance after the elimination of Wuyun Sect.

Unfortunately, this plan was completely disrupted by Zong Zi Xiao, and the vast spoils of war left behind by Wuyun Sect caused the alliance to fall apart.

Every step Zong Zi Xiao took seemed crazy, yet terrifyingly sober. Instead of destroying the Zong clan and making himself emperor as everyone had guessed, he manipulated Zong Zi Heng, the puppet Human Emperor, and properly raided the entire immortal cultivation world just to refine a pill for himself.

Once he successfully refined the ultimate Immortal Pill and broke through to the Ninth Chongtian of the Zongxuan Sword, the immortal cultivation world would never see the light of day again.

"Change the old system?" Zong Zi Xiao balled up the letter into a ball and played with it in his hands, "Changes can only be made when I say so, and I can change it however I say. Whatever I want, they must offer it with both hands."

"Now you haven't got the ingredients for refining pills yet, so there's no rush to get Qi Meng Sheng to hand over the ice crystal. Why not go and write another letter so that she knows of its importance."

Zong Zi Xiao looked at his big brother with a wry smile, "Are you really afraid that I will destroy the Cangyu Sect? Don't worry, I won't. As long as I kill Qi Meng Sheng, who else is left in the Cangyu Sect?"

"You must not." Zong Zi Heng's heart tightened, "The cultivators of the Cangyu Sect are both good and evil, and they lack the etiquette and virtue of the Central Plain's people. If Qi Meng Sheng dies, with no leader, those elders will probably fight over the Ice and Snow Jade and cause internal chaos, which will not be conducive to your pill refining"

Zong Zi Xiao narrowed his eyes and said unhappily, "Why are you so concerned about Qi Meng Sheng?"

"I'm just ..."

"Qi Meng Sheng is a stunning beauty known throughout the world." Zong Zi Xiao's voice grew colder, "Much more beautiful than a silly little girl like Hua Yu Xin. She could even be on par with my mother. Could it be you're interested in her too?" Hua Yu Xin, a thorn that could not be removed, was stuck in Zong Zi Xiao's heart, and every now and then an itch would arise. He always remembered that his big brother liked women. Qi Meng Sheng, as the head of the Cangyu Sect, in terms of beauty, cultivation and status, there was no man in the world who would not be attracted to her. Not to mention that she was a great supporter of Zong Zi Heng, and if the two of them tied the knot, they would reconstitute the most powerful force in the immortal cultivation world.

Zong Zi Heng wanted to marry Hua Yu Xin back then and become the ideal son-in-law of the Huaying Sect, so what were his intentions towards Qi Meng Sheng?

Zong Zi Xiao's face was getting darker and darker, he felt very logical in his speculation and was about to die of anger at his own assumption.

"What are you babbling about?" Zong Zi Heng frowned, "I never hit upon the idea." He had already taken in that Qi Meng Sheng and Xu Zhi Nan had developed a mutual affection for each other, but had never revealed or told anyone. He knew that even if they were happy with each other, it would be impossible for them to stay together. Xu Zhi Nan has an extremely pure Yang body, so how can he give up his lifelong cultivation for lovemaking? And Qi Meng Sheng was too ambitious and proud to make compromises. This relationship was destined to fizzle out.

"Really?" Zong Zi Xiao said in a cold voice, "Then why do you defend her so much?"

"She is the head of the Cangyu Sect and an ally of my Zong Clan. Her death would do no good to you, to me, or to the immortal cultivation world at all." Zong Zi Heng said sternly, "Shouldn't I stop you from killing the innocent indiscriminately?"

"Would the Cangyu Sect dare to not hand over the Ice crystal if she died?"

"The Cangyu Sect cultivators are skillful at using the Shen Nong Ding. If the Cangyu Sect is in chaos, you will get half the result with twice the effort with an empty ice crystal."

Zong Zi Xiao glared at Zong Zi Heng with an examining gaze, trying to see from his face how much truth was there in this statement.

"Wait till you have finished collecting the base materials for refining pills. Perhaps Qi Meng Sheng will also have figured it out. You ... should not act impulsively."

Zong Zi Xiao extended his hand, "Come here."

Zong Zi Heng took a deep breath and slowly walked over, sitting on Zong Zi Xiao's lap as usual. He couldn't tell if Zong Zi Xiao did it on purpose. He always liked to hold him like this, just like he had always held Xiao Jiu like this when he was little. But however tall Zong Zi Xiao was, he was after all a grown man, and he could not behave like a child or a woman, so he was always ashamed to be in such a position.

But Zong Zi Xiao was happy to do so. He embraced the person in his arms and said lazily, "If you don't want me to kill her, then beg me nicely."

Zong Zi Heng's heart tightened and his expression changed immediately. The unpleasant memory of how Zong Zi Xiao had forced himself to beg him last time still tormented his pride repeatedly.

Zong Zi Xiao saw through his big brother's mind at a glance. He licked his lips gently and teased, "What are you thinking about? Are you thinking the same thing as me, big brother?"

Zong Zi Heng instinctively wanted to run away, but also instinctively dared not move. As if there were wild animals surrounding him.

"Are you thinking about how you served me with your mouth that day?" Zong Zi Xiao chuckled.

Zong Zi Heng's face was as pale as paper, and his body grew stiffer and stiffer.

"Alright, relax." Zong Zi Xiao took his big brother's hand and gently opened his tightly clenched fingertips, coaxing gently, "If you be obedient, I will only make you comfortable and not let you suffer in pain."

"... What do you want to do again?" The humiliation Zong Zi Xiao had given him again and again had made his fear penetrate deep in his bones long ago.

"I just want you to kiss me." Zong Zi Xiao nuzzled Zong Zi Heng's with his cheek, putting away his fangs like a small beast showing goodwill, "Big brother, give me a kiss."

Zong Zi Heng looked into Zong Zi Xiao's eyes, which were close at hand, and there seemed to be some glittering fire in these deep, dark pupils, lit by anticipation. He thought, just now this person called him big brother. That slightly arrogant tone was so similar to Xiao Jiu. He was being prompted and enticed. He slowly moved forward and kissed that pair of pale pink lips.

Those lips were warm and soft. Such an evil and malicious man even had soft lips.

Not knowing whose heart was beating so fast. It was practically rumbling.

Zong Zi Heng kissed it, then tried to back away, but Zong Zi Xiao held him by the back, holding his lips, sucking and tasting them delicately, grinding their lips together, kissing them hot and tender, as if they were about to melt.

The shallow kiss turned into a deep kiss, and the deep kiss turned into an inseparable intertwining of lips and teeth. Such a fierce kiss would give people the illusion of intimacy, as if the two of them were in love willingly.

Zong Zi Heng's face was flushed and his chest was heaving violently. He was kissed until he went weak in his younger brother's arms. Supposedly a patriarch-level cultivator with the ability to overturn mountains and seas, yet at this moment he was as tame as a lamb. He had never been afraid of a sword, but he was embarrassed and at a complete loss by a kiss so tender and long.

"Does big brother like this kiss too?" Zong Zi Xiao stroked Zong Zi Heng's soft and smooth cheek, "I liked it very much."

Zong Zi Heng settled his mind and tried to stand up, "Alright, I ..."

"Don't move." Zong Zi Xiao kneaded and pinched his small earlobe, "I'm just appetizing now. Next, I want a full meal."

Zong Zi Heng's face burned up.

"Big brother feed me well tonight too, okay? I'll strip big brother clean and eat you up one bite at a time." Zong Zi Xiao stroked Zong Zi Heng's waist and hips, that dark voice full of seduction, "Where should I eat big brother up? Wuji Palace is so big, how about we change to a fresh place?"

"Don't be like that ..."

"How about you choose." Zong Zi Xiao said softly, "Where does big brother want to be fucked by me?"

"..."

"If you don't say anything, then it'll be here."

In the Emperor Zong's study room, the extravagant sound did not stop all night.

 

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PS: When SZH had Xiao Jiu in his mind before he kissed SZX, I wonder if SZH actually had a bit of hidden, unconscious romantic feelings for him back in the past (like he didn't realise it at all). There were some comments on IQIYI stating that maybe he loves Xiao Jiu romantically without knowing it himself, what do you think?

 

kill the chicken and warn the monkey*[杀鸡儆猴]---to punish an individual as an example to others

kill the chicken to get the eggs*[杀鸡取卵]----A metaphor for the desire for immediate gain without considering the long-term gain

 

Edited on 26 Apr. 21 (Emzie)

 

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