Chapter 14: Unexpected Encounters and Cunning Plans

However, it was surprising that all three of them were at home at this moment, as they were all recovering from injuries.

Indeed, all three of them were injured, and it seemed that the cause of their injuries was similar—each had leaked a precious item they had been given, which had attracted trouble.

What was even more surprising to Luo Bingli was that one of the three, Ye Qingzi, was the very girl she had rescued on her way to find her master the day before.

Fortunately, the three were only located at two points of active spiritual energy. Additionally, it was daytime, a prime time for cultivation or earning contribution points. The杂役弟子 (errand brothers) were either in their rooms cultivating or working, so there wasn’t much activity.

Although most of these girls were new recruits, one should never underestimate the curiosity of beautiful girls. In an ordinary sect, even after three years of cultivation, an errand brother might not recognize the sect’s saintly son. But in the Hundred Flowers Palace, these girls could remember all the famous figures, such as the saintly daughter, elders, and the sect leader, in just three short days.

This was why Ye Xiaozi had been able to recognize Luo Bingli as the saintly daughter the day before.

Despite this, the three girls were currently injured and had no intention of leaving their rooms. This left Luo Bingli in a dilemma, wondering how to lure them out.

Furthermore, she wanted them to accidentally see their beloved goddess being ‘bullied’ by the saintly daughter.

At this moment, Luo Bingli didn’t bother to distinguish between Ye Xiaozi and the others. Even if she were in front of all three, showing affection with Bai Rusui would be enough to complete her mission.

Instead of disturbing the three, Luo Bingli went to a pavilion and sent a sound-transmitting talisman to Wang Qiu’er.

In no time, the sycophantic Wang Qiu’er appeared by Luo Bingli’s side and asked, ‘Saintly Daughter, what do you need? Is it to oppress men and women, or to find a new beautiful girl for some fun?’

Luo Bingli twitched her mouth, but she had grown accustomed to Wang Qiu’er’s manner of speech. Since Wang Qiu’er was still useful, Luo Bingli handed her the information about the three girls and said, ‘According to Bai Rusui’s intelligence, these three are likely the culprits. Find a way to get them out.’

‘Saintly Daughter, rest assured. Getting these three out will be a breeze. I’ll go… and bring them to your bed.’ Wang Qiu’er smirked, already imagining how Luo Bingli would handle these young girls.

Luo Bingli nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. In that instant, she understood how upright figures of authority gradually fall from grace. For example, someone might see a pitiful woman, sigh, and instruct a subordinate to take care of her. Before they know it, the woman is in their bed.

‘Thud’

Luo Bingli immediately gave Wang Qiu’er a smack on the head: ‘Send them to their ancestors, why don’t you send them to my bed?’

‘Eh! But… I don’t fancy them!’

‘You…’ Luo Bingli was so angry she felt like spitting blood: ‘If you don’t fancy them, why send them to my bed? Do you think I’ll fancy them?’

‘Well… who knows? These days, stories about ‘arrogant saintly daughters falling for me,’ ‘alluring saintly daughters pursuing me,’ and ‘enchanted saintly daughters giving themselves to an ordinary disciple’ are quite popular. The heroes in these stories are all ordinary, while the saintly daughters are exceptionally talented. I thought Saintly Daughter had similar tastes!’

‘Fine, fine, I don’t have those tastes. Now, immediately and quickly find a reason to get these people out.’

‘I don’t care if you invite them for a meal, make them work, or take them to the Hundred Flowers Palace’s Hundred Flowers Brothel. Just make sure they’re out by noon.’

‘Um… um… I’ve got it…’ Wang Qiu’er suddenly clapped her hands: ‘Saintly Daughter, I happen to know some teacher sisters with the surname Leaf. We can invite these three using the Leaf family’s name for a meal.’

‘That’s good, but don’t let it slip. It would be best to invite a few more Leaves, and oh… also invite these three. Then invite a few more outstanding ones.’

Wang Qiu’er’s face lit up with realization, and she looked at Luo Bingli with admiration: ‘No wonder you’re the Saintly Daughter. Inviting everyone who received items from Bai Rusui and outstanding Leaves will make them think it’s a planned interaction with these ‘special’ people, and they won’t suspect anything else.’

‘That’s right.’

‘In that case, Saintly Daughter, I suggest inviting them out in the evening. It would be more fitting.’

Luo Bingli thought it over and agreed. After all, during the day, these people were either cultivating or busy with errands, leaving no time for a meal. They were always rushing about. Moreover, doing this would be less likely to raise suspicions.

So, it would be best to invite them to the Hundred Flowers Palace’s Hundred Flowers Market in the evening.

‘Good, I’ll leave this to you. Here’s my token; you can enter the Hundred Flowers Pavilion freely.’

‘You got it! Saintly Daughter, just leave it to me! I guarantee no one will be missing by evening.’ Although Wang Qiu’er wasn’t sure why the Saintly Daughter wanted these people, as her number one sycophant, her job was simple: complete the Saintly Daughter’s mission.

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Seeing Wang Qiu’er leave, Luo Bingli finally let out a sigh of relief. Although Wang Qiu’er acted like a sycophant, she could still complete her tasks.

Since Wang Qiu’er had agreed, Luo Bingli was sure that no matter what methods Wang Qiu’er used, her goal would be achieved.

Now, Luo Bingli only needed to take Bai Rusui to the Hundred Flowers Market’s Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

Fortunately, although Bai Rusui wasn’t very obedient, she had been tamed by Luo Bingli. Taking Bai Rusui out was still easy.

This was evident as Luo Bingli, despite Bai Rusui’s reluctance, insisted on going out, with the destination being the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. Hearing this, Bai Rusui agreed with a blush, clearly eager for the outdoor performance.