Direct Refusal

At this time being called over, could it be because of the matter of the Myriad Spirit Mother Pool in the Eastern Wilderness?” Xue Yi was a little worried.

Xiao Qingruo said, “Let’s go take a look. If it really is this matter, I’ll just go into seclusion. Anyway, I can’t go to the Eastern Wilderness no matter where I go.”

She was very clear on the dangers of the Eastern Wilderness. There were few humans there, only barbarians and wild beasts that would not reason with her at all.

All her pretentiousness was built on the premise that there were humans around her, and everyone had a clear understanding of strength. After seeing such a powerful illusion of her, they didn’t dare offend her.

If she was surrounded by a bunch of brainless wild beasts who didn't know enough to run away when they saw how fierce she was, but got excited and pounced on her instead, she would definitely be doomed.

The barbarians were even more terrifying. They were the mortal enemies of humans. When they saw humans, even if they knew they couldn't win, they would still fight desperately. They were truly fearless enemies.

Xue Yi’s strength was still insufficient. If the two of them went to the Eastern Wilderness, it would be like little chicks entering a fox’s den, and they would be eaten up in no time.

“Let’s go.”

The two of them left and walked towards the manor council hall.

The manor council hall was the place to discuss major affairs within and outside the Holy Might Manor. Minor issues were not qualified to be discussed here.

When Xue Yi and Xiao Qingruo arrived, there were already quite a few people inside.

In the spacious council hall, there were more than ten people.

Xue Yi followed Xiao Qingruo in and saw the manor lord Xu Conglong sitting in the big chair in the middle, and there were two elders sitting in the elder seats on both sides. The Seventh Elder seen this morning and Law Enforcement Chief Shi Long were also present.

Qi Pengyuan was also there, standing behind the Seventh Elder. After not seeing him for a while, his aura had become much stronger. It seemed that he had just taken supreme spirit medicines, not only healing his injuries, but also taking a further step into the Cave Heaven Realm.

"Manor Lord, Seventh Elder, Uncle Shi, why have I been summoned here?” Xiao Qingruo walked to the middle of the hall and asked.

There were also a few others, namely: Xu Lingtian, Huo Feixuan, Qin Xu, Zhong Zhenyue. They were all experts in the Cave Heaven Realm, and quite young.

Manor Lord Xu Conglong did not speak.

Law Enforcement Chief Shi Long said, "We just received a message from the Eastern Wilderness outpost this morning. The Myriad Spirit Mother Pool..."

He gave an introduction, and the situation was indeed the same as what Lei Pang had told Xue Yi.

After the introduction, they all said to Xiao Qingruo, "Qingruo, your aptitude is unmatched among the younger generation, so this time the manor intends to let you lead a team to the Eastern Wilderness to try and seize the opportunity of the Myriad Spirit Mother Pool."

Zhong Zhenyue, the youngest first class attendant from the Attendants Department, laughed and said, "We still have to rely on Missy to take care of us, otherwise with just us few, we can't get through the Eastern Wilderness."

Young master Huo Feixuan also said, "Missy's strength is high and mighty, unmatched among peers, the Eastern Wilderness can be casually entered and exited."

But Xiao Qingruo directly ignored these flattering words.

Her willow eyebrows slightly furrowed as she replied, "Although the Myriad Spirit Mother Pool is a great opportunity, I do not need such external objects. Manor Lord, you said that true powerhouses never rely on external forces, one's own strength is true strength. Are you going against your beliefs by letting me take a shortcut and ruin my future?”

"This..."

Everyone was rendered speechless for a moment.

Manor Lord Xu Conglong said, "Ru’er, after all, this Myriad Spirit Mother Pool is somewhat different. It..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Qingruo faintly smiled, "External objects are external objects in the end. No matter how good a treasure is, it is not as valuable as my own talents. Manor Lord, Elders, Uncle Shi, please forgive me for my boldness, but I will not go to the Eastern Wilderness this time."

After speaking, she directly turned around and left.

"Eh?"

"This..."

The three elders were stunned, not expecting Xiao Qingruo to be so arrogant that she didn't even look at the Myriad Spirit Mother Pool.

That was the Myriad Spirit Mother Pool! One of the greatest opportunities in heaven and earth!

Just getting a drop of the golden liquid at the bottom of the pool to nourish, breaking through the Long Life Realm would be easy, and entering the Dharma Form Realm would certainly not be difficult!

Although she could already reach this step herself, the benefits were still great.

Watching Xiao Qingruo leave, several people in the hall felt somewhat uneasy.

"Father, could Qingruo be worried that this trip is too dangerous, so she doesn't want to go?" Xu Lingtian asked.

Xu Conglong shook his head, "Her strength may not be enough to contend against older barbarian experts, but self-preservation is definitely not a problem. Besides, we have Dharma Form Realm experts accompanying us, which is enough to ensure your safety... Forget it, if she doesn't want to go then don't force her. The heart of the powerful does not bend easily, do not force her to do what she is unwilling to do. The few of you go together, whoever seizes the opportunity, immediately cultivates the highest martial art in the manor when you come back!"

"Yes, father (manor lord)!"

Everyone obeyed.

"Pengyuan, you go with them too." Seventh Elder said.

"Alright, great grandfather." Qi Pengyuan also obeyed.

Then he asked, "Great grandfather, manor lord, Uncle Shi, can Xue Yi be brought along too? His aptitude is not bad, and he's Missy's personal attendant. In the future, he will surely enter the Holy Might Manor's core, so this time..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Lingtian interrupted, "No, he hasn't even passed the Attendants Department's final assessment, how can he be considered core already? Also, he's already twenty-three with only nine layers of Gang Qi cultivation. His aptitude can't be considered good, at most he'll peak at the Cave Heaven Realm in his life, even attaining Long Life would be difficult."

"But..."

Qi Pengyuan still wanted to say something.

"Alright, no need to argue."

Manor Lord Xu Conglong said, "You guys go prepare, set off early tomorrow morning. There's no need to talk more about Xue Yi's matter, he has other things to do."

"Other things? What things?" Xu Lingtian immediately asked.

"None of your business, dismissed."

Xu Conglong did not answer, his attitude towards his own son was no better than the others.

"I see, father."

Xu Lingtian helplessly withdrew.

Everyone quickly left to prepare for the trip to the Eastern Wilderness.

On the other hand.

Xue Yi and Xiao Qingruo returned to the Lan Garden residence.

As soon as they entered the room, Xue Yi gave a thumbs up and praised, "As expected of Missy, eloquent as always!"

Not daring to go is not daring to go. Refusing so properly that even the manor lord had nothing to say, that really took some skill!

Xiao Qingruo calmly said, "Basic operation."

"Now we can rest easy and cultivate with peace of mind. Missy, take your time reading, I'll enhance myself a bit."

Xue Yi was in a great mood and went into a side room to sit down and cultivate the Emperor Controlling Five Spirits Formula.

Seeing the illusory shadows of the five saint beasts appear, Xiao Qingruo showed some curiosity towards Xue Yi's unique cultivation method.

However, she didn't ask and just watched for a while before continuing to read her book.

After about an hour or so, a maid came to report from outside.

"Missy, Big Brother Xue Yi, someone from the manor lord is here."

Xue Yi stopped cultivating and opened the door in puzzlement, "Weren't we just there a while ago? Why have they come again? What's the matter this time?"

"The messenger said it's just some trivial matters, asking Big Brother Xue Yi to go to the study for a bit, Missy need not worry." The maid Qiu Tong said.

"Trivial matters?" Xue Yi frowned, a little unhappy.

But the manor lord's orders were as good as imperial edicts in this land, so he had to go even if unwilling.

He looked at Xiao Qingruo.

Xiao Qingruo said, "Go on, it should be to test you."