Chapter 2712

The Empress smiled. "A woman's value is something men must experience slowly. By the time they realize her beauty and wish to cherish her, they have often already faced their karmic retribution."

She had witnessed many future realms. In some, women were nearly extinct. If a family produced a girl, she was pampered beyond measure. Yet, even then, giving birth to a girl was incredibly difficult. This was Heaven’s punishment for their ancestors, who had not respected women and had harmed them. Thus, their descendants were left without women.

Every realm’s existence was a development of another. While others could not see this, as gods, they saw it all.

"So, 'Heaven sees what humans do' is indeed true," Zhu Yanyi said, arriving with Yan Aohan.

Everyone in the Suiyuan Prescription group was happy. Similarly, in Qingshan’s location, there was joy. After hearing Qinghe’s account, Qingshan learned that Qingxia had tricked Qinghe into leaving.

Anger flashed in Qingshan’s eyes. "I knew Qingxia was not a good person. She hides her true nature so well that it is hard to catch her in the act."

Qinghe smiled. "But if Qingxia had not done that, I would never have found my current master."

"By the way, Qinghe, what does your master do?" Qingshan asked casually.

Qinghe looked at Qingshan, paused, and then said, "Great-uncle, it is not that I do not want to tell you. My master’s identity is special. His cultivation is too high. To him, this world could be destroyed with a single wave of his hand. Therefore, he rarely appears."

"You mean your master’s ability is higher than that of Spirit Venerables and Martial Venerables?" Surprise flashed in Qingshan’s eyes.

Qinghe nodded slightly. "Great-uncle, even if thousands of Spirit Venerables and Martial Venerables joined forces, they would not be his match."

Qingshan’s mouth hung open. Qinghe continued, "My master is not from this world. He came here only for fun, to take a stroll. I am merely a registered disciple. The path to becoming a direct disciple is still long. But even so, Great-uncle, look."

Qinghe opened his hand slightly. Countless fire elements gathered in his palm. Qingshan froze. "You are already a Spirit Venerable."

"‘Spirit Venerable’ is your term. For us, this is only the early stage of Qi Condensation," Qinghe said seriously. "And this does not even meet the basic requirements for initial cultivation."

"What?" Qingshan’s disbelief deepened.

Qinghe said, "So, Great-uncle, although I dislike Qingxia, I must thank her for this. If not for her, I would not have met my master. It seems the saying ‘everything is predestined’ is true."

Seeing Qinghe like this, Qingshan’s eyes were full of relief. Who would have thought that his seven-year-old nephew was already a Spirit Venerable? And according to him, this did not even meet his sect’s lowest standards. Thinking of this, Qingshan dared not imagine what achievements his nephew would reach in the future.

"Although I am happy about this opportunity, Qingxia must still bear responsibility for her actions," Qingshan said, her dislike for Qingxia evident.

Qinghe had little affection for Qingxia either. she nodded slightly. "I do not intend to let her off. She dared to plot against my sister. For that alone, I will not forgive her."

"Your sister? Qingyun? You know your sister’s whereabouts?" Qingshan grabbed Qinghe. "How is your sister now?"

"Great-uncle, rest assured. My sister is fine. She has become Master Yan’s disciple. Her cultivation is higher than mine. She is now in the middle stage of Qi Condensation," Qinghe said slowly. "Do not worry. On the day Qingxia marries, my sister will definitely be there. My master and master’s wife said that those who bully the Yan family must pay the price."

Hearing this, Qingshan’s eyes lit up, her face full of joy. If Zhu Yanyi were present, she would notice that the deadliness in Qingshan’s aura had faded. "You mean your sister is with you now?"

"Yes," Qinghe nodded. "But Great-uncle, please do not tell anyone this news for now. Surprises are best revealed at the end."

"Good." Qingshan had no objections. Remembering the hardships the two children had endured, he would not reveal their current status.

Meanwhile, in the Qing family’s backyard, Qingxia smashed a cup. "What do you mean? Qinghe is not dead?"

"Yes," Mei Yun replied. "According to the news, when Qinghe was thrown into the river, he was saved and adopted by a lonely old man downstream. After the old man died, he was adopted by his master. The Eldest Elder received news of Qinghe and hurried out to bring him back."

Mei Yun paused. "Miss, will the Eldest Elder investigate the past events?"

"What past events? What does it have to do with us? Besides, even if Qinghe speaks, who would believe him? The head of the Qing family is my father, and I am about to marry Hong Xiao. Even if the Eldest Elder knows the truth, he dares not do anything to me. At most, he will hold a grudge."

Qingxia had calmed down, sneering. "I did not expect Qinghe’s life to be so resilient. But so what? One day, he will still die by my hand."

"Miss, will Qinghe know about Qingyun?" Mei Hua asked, pouring water for Qingxia.

Qingxia pondered. "We must investigate this. Although I doubt he knows, we must be prepared for the unexpected. If he does know, I am not afraid, but it will cause trouble. Therefore, notify Dalu to secretly test Qinghe. If Qinghe knows, find an opportunity to eliminate him."

Qingxia sneered again. "No one can escape the fate I decree." Her face showed mockery. "Qinghe is a fool. If she had hidden away and never appeared, I might not have known, and she could have lived safely. But since she has returned, do not blame me for being ruthless."

It must be said that Qingxia’s planning and actions were very shrewd. This was why Qingyun had not been her match in the previous life. As Zhu Yanyi put it, Qingxia was a typical high-IQ criminal of this era.