Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1125: Chapter 1105: The Schemes of Big Black and Xiao Hei

Being kicked out for lacking strength? Upon hearing this, Qhianqhian was a bit dumbfounded.

Tang Tianyi also seemed a bit surprised: ”What do you mean? We just came out of the mountains and didn’t know!”

From the blue-clothed man’s account, they gradually came to understand the current situation.

It turns out that ever since they returned to the Cultivation World, the major Sects started inspections, and if someone was found lacking talent, they would be sent down the mountain to become civilians or sect peripherals, living in the city under the Sect’s jurisdiction.

Like the blue-clothed man, who chose to live in the city, doing some simple jobs, hoping to make contributions and be accepted back into the Sect later.

”This is my home. How many days are you staying?” The blue-clothed man brought the two to what was obviously a newly completed stone house. Although it had windows, it appeared quite dim inside.

”One day.” Simply a stopover, not wanting to stay outdoors.

”Then...” The blue-clothed man seemed a bit embarrassed, but after a moment, he said, ”Then I’ll make you two meals and charge you a Gold Coin.”

Even those who don’t know much about the market know that’s a rip-off. It’s a Gold Coin, a Gold Coin!

But they both smiled and agreed.

Only after the blue-clothed man went out to work did Qhianqhian roll her eyes at the dusty floor: ”I feel like camping might have been better.”

In the pitch-black night, with a bright moon hanging in the sky, the moonlight poured down coldly and arrogantly over the vast land.

On the roof of the stone house, Qhianqhian and Tang Tianyi sat back-to-back, with a gentle breeze floating around them.

They hadn’t touched the food prepared in the yard at all.

Don’t even mention looking delicious; from the appearance alone, you could tell there wasn’t any oil. Having been accustomed to takeout, they couldn’t possibly bear these boiled vegetables. It’s not like they’re dieting.

Finally, they understood why people in ancient times could be so slender that they danced in space between hands.

It’s simply because there was no oil to eat!!!

Qhianqhian rested her chin on her hands, gazed lazily at the sky, and asked, ”Tianyi, it feels like this kind of life isn’t so bad, right? Rise with the sun and rest with the sunset.”

”Ignoring the things we have to face, it’s not bad.” Tang Tianyi’s slightly hoarse voice came from behind her: ”After everything’s settled, it wouldn’t be bad for us to live in seclusion like this.”

”Little brother, little sister, can’t sleep?” The blue-clothed man apparently couldn’t sleep either. Although there was a breeze, it was still a bit stifling in such a house.

So, he climbed up the ladder to join them.

Qhianqhian quickly got up and sat beside Tang Tianyi.

Tang Tianyi smiled, ”Yeah, a bit hot.”

”Actually, it’s not too bad here. It’s even hotter in the Imperial City.”

”The Imperial City? Isn’t it just beginning... how is there already an Imperial City?”

The blue-clothed man looked quite smug: ”You guys don’t know, right? The Imperial City has existed from the very start. They migrated entirely, but their bloodline is always a bit nobler than us common folks, otherwise why would they be the Imperial Clan, and we the commoners? I heard the Imperial Clan’s bloodline inevitably produces cultivation geniuses...”

The blue-clothed man’s description left Qhianqhian and Tang Tianyi somewhat speechless.

Noble Imperial Clan? Perhaps.

But which Imperial Clan hasn’t had its newer generations replace the old? There’s no Imperial Clan that dares claim its bloodline is so noble that it surely produces geniuses, right?

Unless...

The two exchanged glances, their eyes sparkling in the moonlight.

Unless it’s fake.

Such things have become so common in modern society, so they didn’t think of any other possibilities.

”We are in the North here; it’s a bit poorer compared to there, but the good thing is everyone is the same, not facing large-scale oppression.” The blue-clothed man gave a bitter smile: ”It’s said that the Prince has already produced three geniuses, just waiting for the Seven Great Sects to descend and take them as disciples.”

Seven Great Sects?

The two looked at each other again; their information seemed a bit too outdated...

Listening to the blue-clothed man ramble on without much focus, they excused themselves from further chit-chat and went back inside to sleep.

Since they had already paid, the man wasn’t worried about them running away, and he also went to his own rest.

Early the next morning, Qhianqhian and Tang Tianyi continued their journey.

Leaving the city through another gate, once they went down a secluded forest path, Qhianqhian shook the Black Crystal Stone around her neck vigorously.

In no time, Big Black came out, and immediately threw up...

”Is this... motion sickness?” Qhianqhian watched Big Black with great curiosity.

Soon after, Xiao Hei emerged, sounding a bit annoyed, ”Qhianqhian, my head’s all dizzy!”

”Sorry, sorry...” After muttering an apology, Qhianqhian quickly asked her question.

”Imperial Clan? The South should be the Huangfu Family, right? I remember it was before. How many Imperial Clans could there be in this world? As long as you have the support of a Level One force, you can be an Imperial Clan too.” Xiao Hei replied, watching Big Black retch.

Fearing more nonsense from Qhianqhian if he didn’t answer seriously.

”The divisions in this world are hard to understand...” Qhianqhian chuckled bitterly, ”What about the northern Imperial Clan?”

”Currently, it’s the Haan Family.” Xiao Hei said calmly.

Qhianqhian touched her chin thoughtfully, licked her lips, and smiled warmly: ”Currently? Does that mean it might not be them in the future?”

”Depends on you.”

Hearing what Big Black said, Qhianqhian smiled: ”In the future, if Grandpa or Brother wants to be a king, we can give it a try. But I think our family is full of slackers.”

Xiao Hei averted his gaze to the sky and whispered, ”You will.”

”Now, it’s time to start some cultivation; otherwise you’re just wasting time.” Big Black looked at Qhianqhian with disdain, snorted, and spat out two pairs of wristbands and anklets: ”Qhianqhian, put them on.”

Qhianqhian stared at the sparkling metal rings on the ground and looked at Xiao Hei in confusion: ”Are you trying to get on my good side now?”

But then she noticed a sly glimmer in Xiao Hei’s eyes.

Just before she realized what it was for, she saw Big Black spit out a vest-like Inner Armor.

He snorted at Tang Tianyi: ”Put it on.”

Casually bending down to pick up a Silver Ring, Qhianqhian’s face flushed and beads of sweat began to trickle down her forehead, yet the wristband didn’t budge. Then she fell heavily to the ground and looked at Big Black in horror: ”Aren’t you afraid my arms and legs will break?”

”Oh dear, oh dear, I forgot.” Big Black’s tone carried not a hint of remorse, rather a bit of mischievous laughter: ”Xiao Hei, add nine layers of restraint.”

Amusement flashed in Xiao Hei’s eyes too, but he continuously spat water bubbles onto the five items on the ground, encasing them.

And the color of the Silver Ring gradually darkened.

”What’s this operation? Oxidation?” Qhianqhian raised an eyebrow with confusion.

”Doesn’t seem like it... Oxidation can’t be this fast?”

Tang Tianyi was just as puzzled.

”When the restraint is lifted, the color returns.” Big Black’s voice carried a casual air.

Watching the two blushing as they put them on, Xiao Hei’s expression remained calm as he said, ”Similarly, before all restraints are lifted, they cannot be removed.”

The two widened their eyes, staring helplessly as the wristbands, anklets, and inner armor adjusted to the right size and couldn’t be taken off...

”You two coal balls! Big coal ball!”