“They’ve gone mad. The Zhuge Family has truly gone mad just to remain in Heavenly Phoenix Royal City,” a top noble sighed.
“Yes. They were once one of the Empire’s most powerful clans, yet they’ve fallen to this point,” a great cultivator at the peak of the Integration Realm lamented.
“To help their Great Ascension Realm ancestor cross the tribulation, all the top experts in the clan perished. In the end, even the ancestor failed the tribulation and died.”
“The Patriarch, Zhuge Xiong, offended the faction of the Second Prince. More than a dozen imperial censors jointly impeached him. His noble title was stripped, he was demoted to a commoner, and in his fury he suffered a deviation, self-immolating to death.”
“Once they fell, their former enemies showed no mercy. They all added insult to injury. I heard they can hardly remain in the royal city anymore.”
“But if they leave the royal city, how far can the Zhuge Family go without any top-tier experts?”
Hearing the murmurs, Zhuge Jingyue clenched her teeth. Her delicate face turned pale. Suddenly, she knelt on the ground and said, “Holy Son, as long as you grant the Zhuge Family the supplier qualification, my life will belong to you from this day forward.”
She understood clearly. Though she had offered a price so low it could not go lower, why would Chu Feng believe the Zhuge Family could truly provide such vast quantities of heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and supplies?
In their prime, the Zhuge Family might have had that capability.
But the Immortal Sect had hundreds of thousands of disciples, plus countless outer servants cultivating and living daily. The resources required were astronomical. There could not be the slightest mistake.
It was not only about offering a low price. Stability was essential.
“Zhuge Family… Zhuge Jingyue.” Chu Feng frowned slightly. The name felt familiar, yet he could not recall why.
At that moment, Fairy Miaoyin suddenly spoke. “Young Master, I’ve heard of this girl. She’s somewhat famous in the royal city.”
“She?” Chu Feng looked at Zhuge Jingyue with mild curiosity. “Early stage Divine Core Realm, abundant qi and blood, profound Dao aura. Her combat strength should be decent, but nothing more.”
Such talent and strength would rank above average among the younger generation, even within the Immortal Sect.
But in Chu Feng’s eyes, it was merely that.
The royal city gathered countless experts from vast territories. Geniuses of this level, though not common, were certainly not unique.
“Miaoyin, is she special?” Chu Feng asked.
“Yes. Quite special.” Fairy Miaoyin nodded and glanced at Zhuge Jingyue, who knelt stubbornly with her teeth clenched. “She’s also a pitiful girl. She was born with the Yin Water Physique.”
“Yin Water Physique?” Chu Feng’s brow furrowed.
He had no clear memory of this constitution.
Liu Mei explained softly, “The Yin Water Physique is the finest furnace constitution. For cultivators who practice fierce and domineering techniques, it offers immense benefits. It helps resist inner demons, neutralize the toxicity of pills and heavenly treasures, and enhances cultivation through dual cultivation. Even true immortals can gain great advantages from it.”
“A woman with the Yin Water Physique is also known by another name: a living multi-purpose immortal medicine.”
“Possessing her as a furnace is equivalent to having an inexhaustible supply of immortal medicine.”
Fairy Miaoyin sighed. “Though the Yin Water Physique is also powerful and ranks among the top of the Five Elements constitutions, compared to its other uses, its combat potential is secondary. I’ve heard of this girl because high-ranking nobles and powerful cultivators who visit Heavenly Summit Palace often mention her. Many harbor intentions toward her.”
“Zhuge Jingyue is self-reliant and formidable. She once defeated a late stage Divine Core Realm expert and earned the title ‘Female War God.’ In the royal city, she is among the top geniuses. If nothing unexpected happens, she has hope of succeeding in her tribulation and becoming a true immortal.”
“That is why her family tried to protect her at any cost and attempted to ensure their ancestor succeeded in crossing the tribulation.”
“But not only did the ancestor fail, all the family’s top experts perished as well.”
“Possessing treasure invites disaster,” Liu Mei sighed quietly. As a woman, she felt sympathy. Yet this was a world where the strong ruled.
“Female War God.”
Chu Feng’s eyes flickered. He looked down at the stubborn Zhuge Jingyue, a faint smile forming on his lips.
He remembered her now.
The proud Female War God, partner of the Tyrant Body, a monstrous genius who once fought Su Fan to a standstill in the original novel… her name had been Zhuge Jingyue.
Perhaps the novel had once mentioned her true name, but he had forgotten.
In the later stages, the Female War God had been one of the supreme peak powerhouses.
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Chu Feng almost laughed.
If this was truly the same Female War God from the original novel, then this was the greatest gain of his visit to the royal city. Nothing else could compare.
Yin Water Physique. The finest furnace.
And unparalleled talent and combat strength.
He recalled that in the original novel, Xu Batian had fallen for the Female War God after being defeated by her in battle. Shamelessly persistent, he chased after her relentlessly until he finally won her heart.
Because of this, the Female War God later joined Su Fan’s camp and became one of Su Fan’s top combat forces.
Su Fan’s rise owed much to her.
“So the Female War God had the Yin Water Physique. No wonder Xu Batian clung to her later. The Tyrant Body is fierce and rigid. Too rigid and it breaks. The Yin Water Physique perfectly compensates for that flaw.”
Chu Feng smiled.
Since Xu Batian stood on the protagonist’s side in the original novel, such unsavory aspects were naturally glossed over.
Pure love, they said. The Female War God and the Tyrant Body, both unmatched in combat strength. A match made in heaven. How touching.
At that moment, three options appeared before Chu Feng. The God-Level Choice System had been triggered once again.
[Option 1: Grant the supplier qualification to Zhuge Jingyue and form a benevolent connection. Reward: one Medium-Grade Spirit Vein.]
[Option 2: Help Zhuge Jingyue resolve her current crises and earn her gratitude. Reward: two Medium-Grade Spirit Veins.]
[Option 3: As a villain, seize all resources and maximize benefits. Coerce Zhuge Jingyue into becoming your furnace, obtain everything she has, make her utterly devoted. Reward: one High-Grade Spirit Vein.]
Chu Feng’s lips curled slightly.
Was there even a need to hesitate?
Cultivators defied the heavens. Every step forward was made upon countless bones. Mercy was a fatal weakness.
“Of course I choose to maximize benefits.”
“Though making Zhuge Jingyue utterly devoted will require some effort.”
Given his status and background, Medium-Grade Spirit Veins were precious but attainable with effort.
A High-Grade Spirit Vein, capable of endlessly producing High-Grade Spirit Stones, was truly invaluable.
As far as he knew, the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect possessed five High-Grade Spirit Veins passed down from ancient times. Three were obtained by the founding ancestor. The fifth and seventh generation Sect Masters each seized one more. All were under the Sect Master’s control, beyond even the Grand Elder’s reach.
A super Immortal Sect with deep foundations possessed only five High-Grade Spirit Veins. That alone proved how rare and precious they were.
Even Heavenly Summit Peak did not have one. Their value rivaled that of a supreme Immortal Artifact.
“I choose Option 3.”
Chu Feng smiled faintly. He enjoyed challenges.
Such as completely subduing the proud Zhuge Jingyue before him.
“Female War God. Strong. Unyielding.”
“Then I will crush your pride beneath my feet.”
He turned to Fairy Miaoyin and gave a subtle nod before closing his eyes. He trusted she would understand.
Some dirty tasks were not suitable for someone of high status to handle personally.
Fairy Miaoyin understood immediately and nodded. She was not surprised by his decision. On the contrary, she felt it was only natural.
This world belonged to the strong.
Only the strong could act as they pleased.
The weak, clinging to kindness, could only reach the peak in dreams.
“So young, yet so decisive. Such temperament is astonishing,” Fairy Miaoyin marveled inwardly.
Chu Feng was only twenty years old, an age of hot blood and clear-cut notions of good and evil. Such decisiveness was unexpected.
In truth, she had not spoken everything.
Why had the Second Prince impeached Zhuge Xiong?
Why had every top expert of the Zhuge Family perished?
Was it truly coincidence?
The truth was cruel. Many knew it, but none dared speak it aloud.
Too many nobles and powerful figures coveted Zhuge Jingyue.
Yet all were within the royal city. They maintained appearances. No one wished to act personally. Instead, they tacitly pressured the Zhuge Family to this point.
If Zhuge Jingyue had not been driven to a dead end, with her temperament, how could she have made such a choice, both unexpected and inevitable?
“Zhuge Jingyue, come with me. There are matters regarding the Immortal Sect’s supplier that I must ask you about,” Fairy Miaoyin said calmly and walked toward the rear hall.
Zhuge Jingyue hesitated briefly.
Seeing Chu Feng seated with eyes closed and silent, she bit her lip and quickly followed Fairy Miaoyin’s retreating figure.
…
Upon entering the inner hall, Fairy Miaoyin spoke directly, “Zhuge Jingyue, congratulations.”
“Palace Master jokes,” Zhuge Jingyue forced a faint smile. “The Zhuge Family has fallen. Extermination hangs over us. Where is the joy? Has the Holy Son agreed to let the Zhuge Family replace the Ye Family as supplier?”
“Zhuge Jingyue, you are a clever girl.” Fairy Miaoyin’s tone was meaningful. “Your talent and constitution are gifts from heaven. While you are still young and the Young Master has just begun his path toward the Immortal Emperor, you can still fetch a good price.”
“If you are wise, perhaps one day I will have to address you as Madam. Had I possessed such a constitution in my youth, my achievements would not be so limited.”
Zhuge Jingyue gritted her teeth. “As long as the Holy Son grants the supplier position to the Zhuge Family, my life will belong to him. I will brave boiling oil and mountains of blades…”
Fairy Miaoyin waved her hand, cutting her off. “There is no need for mountains of blades or seas of fire. Your life is worthless to the Young Master. Zhuge Jingyue, if you publicly declare your willingness to become the Holy Son’s furnace, countless resources will open before you. Forget merely replacing the Ye Family’s share. If you desire more, it is only a single word from the Young Master.”
She no longer bothered with subtlety.
As the leading Candidate Holy Son, appearances had to be maintained.
How could he openly coerce a small family’s daughter from a subordinate empire into becoming a furnace?
But if she volunteered, no one could object.
“The Young Master is the foremost Candidate Holy Son of the Immortal Sect, future Holy Son, future Peak Master of Heavenly Summit Peak, future Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect, and…” Fairy Miaoyin paused briefly before continuing, “With the Young Master’s status, background, and talent, your talent and even your life are worthless to him. The only thing of value is your Yin Water Physique. Your body.”
“You saw it yourself. Prince Hongtian’s Ying Hong, who seemed untouchable to you, could be executed at the Young Master’s word.”
“The Zhuge Family’s troubles are equally trivial in his eyes.”
She looked calmly at the stubborn Zhuge Jingyue.
“Do you want revenge? Do you want to protect your family? Do you want strength? Do you want those who caused your father and ancestor’s deaths to kneel before you?”
“Right now, with a single nod, it can all be yours.”
Fairy Miaoyin’s voice was filled with temptation.