Meng Mingde is Suspended from Duty

"You won, so don't be so modest."

Yun Jing raised his hand.

Meng Anli felt a gentle breeze and cool rain seep into her very being.

The burning sensation within her vanished.

She could even feel her flesh and blood regrowing, her bones knitting back together perfectly.

"Is this the Resurrection Art?"

Meng Anli asked him, surprised and delighted.

Her Peach Blossom Eyes shone astonishingly in the moonlight, the bloodshot streaks not yet faded.

Yun Jing raised his hand slightly, shielding her gaze. "Not quite. It's just a healing technique."

Meng Anli eagerly and anxiously grasped his hand. "Please teach me, Master."

Yun Jing's hand twitched slightly, unable to break free.

He turned his head to look at her hand.

Meng Anli quickly retracted her claws, tucking them under the covers. The bloodshot streaks in her clear, sparkling Peach Blossom Eyes had faded, leaving only clarity and shyness.

She gave a sheepish smile. "My apologies, Master. I got a little too excited."

Yun Jing lowered his hand, his fingers lightly stroking his chin. He said magnanimously, "It's alright. Is there anything else that feels uncomfortable?"

Meng Anli moved herself, then got out of bed and walked around, even hopping a little. She said joyfully, "No, I'm all better now. Thank you, Master! You truly have a miraculous touch!"

Yun Jing's gaze shifted towards the window, then he subtly drew it back. "Where is the bag Yuan Tuo gave you?"

"It's here."

Meng Anli reached for the tattered clothing, untying the small bag from her belt.

The bag enlarged in Yun Jing's hand.

Yun Jing opened it and said with disdain, "So messy."

Meng Anli scratched her head. She still felt a bit awkward using her elder brother's things, so she hadn't bothered to organize it.

Yun Jing rummaged through and pulled out a completely red jade bottle.

"This bottle can dissolve immortals and gods at and above the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level."

The leaves outside the window rustled.

Yun Jing seemed oblivious and continued, "It only takes a quarter of an hour to dissolve a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

Meng Anli's aura instantly vanished.

A mocking curve formed on Yun Jing's lips. When he looked up at Meng Anli, he saw her face was deathly pale. Her previously rosy and lively demeanor had completely disappeared, replaced by sheer terror.

"Did I scare you?"

"This bottle..."

It was so similar to the bottle the Crown Prince used to dissolve her.

It had only taken half an hour to dissolve her.

So, was the bottle that dissolved her in her past life given by her elder brother Yuan Tuo?

Meng Anli, terrified, took a step back, putting distance between herself and the bottle.

Yun Jing frowned. "Did I really scare you?"

His voice, clear as a spring, brought Meng Anli back to her senses.

She steadied herself and managed to force a smile. "How long would this bottle take to dissolve someone without an inner core?"

Yun Jing was afraid of frightening her further, but after a moment's thought, he answered truthfully, "Just an instant."

"An instant?"

Then it couldn't be this one. She felt relieved and walked over to pick up the bottle.

"What a powerful bottle! Where did my elder brother Yuan Tuo get it?"

This is considered powerful?

Yun Jing thought to himself that this girl was easily pleased.

He softened his voice and began to explain.

"Back then, Yuan Tuo was still a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. He dug up a piece of Jade Coral at the bottom of the North Sea. He thought it looked beautiful and wanted to keep it, but he also sensed an astonishing malevolent energy from it. So, he asked me to help him neutralize the energy.

I observed that the coral was very old, and removing the malevolent energy would be time-consuming and require considerable effort. So, I took it to Grand Supreme Elder and asked him to refine it into a bottle. He forged this Jade Bottle, concentrating all the malevolent energy within it."

Meng Anli suddenly understood. So, that's why it could become a Great Killer Weapon.

She then asked, "How big was that coral? Was there any left after refining it?"

"Perhaps there are still some, but since he took it to practice, as long as he returns a Jade Bottle to me, he can use the rest of the scraps as he pleases."

Meng Anli understood.

She suspected that Grand Supreme Elder had refined the scraps into a Jade Bottle, and that Jade Bottle had fallen into the Crown Prince's hands.

She cupped the Jade Bottle in her hands, "Master, please teach me the incantation."

In this life, she would trap the Crown Prince within it.

A debt of blood must be repaid with blood.

"It was taken out for you to use."

Yun Jing taught her the incantation for containment, as well as the incantations for shrinking and growing.

Then he instructed her, "Once you've learned these, if you encounter someone you can't defeat, transform them. Don't let yourself be in such a sorry state or get injured like this again."

"But Master, I've leveled up by two major ranks~"

Meng Anli beamed, her eyes shining. "Brother Yuan Tuo was right, hardship makes people grow."

The young girl's eyes were full of confidence and joy as she looked up at him, her Peach Blossom Eyes sparkling.

She was just like a little lion seeking a head pat.

Yun Jing lightly rubbed his fingers together. "Mm, as you wish."

In the end, he could easily heal her.

Even if she lost her life, it would only be a trip to the underworld.

He would let her do as she pleased.

Yun Jing was pestered by her and taught her some Transformation Techniques.

He left just as dawn was breaking.

Lu Yao returned after refining the pills to cure the fire poison overnight and saw that Meng Anli had completely recovered.

She rushed over excitedly, "Anli, you're all better?"

"Mm," Meng Anli smiled and pointed to the communication mirror.

On the other side of the communication mirror, Lu Zhiyuan said softly, "Is that Ah Yao back?"

Lu Yao looked at his court attire as he sat cross-legged opposite Anli.

"How is it? Have you impeached the Meng family?"

"Not yet, we're discussing state affairs. They'll probably start soon."

After the state affairs concluded, the Censor Immortal Official stood up again.

"Your Majesty, this humble minister impeaches the Meng family's attendant for bullying the weak with superior numbers and disrespecting superiors. The Meng family's third son has harmed his own sister, and the Meng family head, Meng Mingde, has failed to govern his household strictly."

The Heavenly Emperor sighed and, as usual, asked, "Meng Mingde, is this true?"

"It is true. My son sparred with Anli at the academy a few days ago and lost face to her. Holding a grudge, he privately led household servants to intercept Anli yesterday. I have been on duty these past few days and have not returned home, thus neglecting the upbringing of my children."

Lu Zhiyuan muttered quietly, "What a shameless scoundrel, pushing everything onto his own son."

The Crown Prince spoke, "Yesterday, Anli had multiple bone-deep wounds and fractures, and she fell unconscious several times. Her injuries were extremely severe. If not for the timely arrival of the Heavenly Realm's inhabitants, the Gui Class disciples, and General Lu, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

The Heavenly Emperor nodded in satisfaction. "Anli is Shaoguang's fiancée, the future Empress. How can a mere 'failed to discipline my child' excuse suffice?"

Meng Mingde, terrified, quickly prostrated himself. "Your Majesty..."

"Since you were too busy with your duties and had no energy to discipline your children, you shall be suspended for three years to properly discipline your children. Make sure no further mistakes occur."

"Your Majesty!"

Meng Mingde looked up in disbelief. He had worked so hard, performed his duties diligently, so how could he be suspended just because his son beat his disobedient daughter?

The Heavenly Emperor did not respond. Two palace attendants stepped forward to escort him away.

"Minister Lu." The Heavenly Emperor looked kindly at Lu Zhiyuan.

Lu Zhiyuan's hands trembled, and he quickly shoved the communication mirror into his sleeve. "This minister is here."

The Heavenly Emperor pretended not to notice his small movement. "There are no battles currently. You will take over Meng Mingde's duties for now."

"No, I..." Lu Zhiyuan waved his hand. "This minister has never done such a thing and worries I will not do it well."

"Someone will teach you," the Heavenly Emperor's tone shifted, teasingly. "Or perhaps you find it too tiring and just want to return to Niuyang Mountain early every day to accompany your wife?"

The assembled immortals burst into laughter.

Lu Zhiyuan scratched his head. "This minister obeys the decree."

"Absolutely not!"

Meng Mingde wanted to shout, but an attendant quickly covered his mouth and whispered, "Patriarch Meng, do not anger His Majesty."

Meng Mingde gritted his teeth, his gaze towards Lu Zhiyuan like venom.

It was all his fault!

No wonder he was so eager to help Meng Anli.

So that's what he was waiting for.

He had long coveted his position and wanted to replace him.

What a cunning scoundrel!

Just you wait!