Interrogation

The two Empyreans had taken Ling Fan to Zhao Wen's courtyard. They had moved so fast, Ling Fan was now wobbling about disorientated. Before she could even catch her breath, Zhao Wen asked, "Junior, is it true...Ling Hua and Zhao Ding are meeting tonight?"

Zhao Jia's eyes narrowed. Little Girl, our Tian Cai isn't for you. Looks like this old lady will have to end you after all.*1

Impatient, Zhao Wen helped Ling Fan settle down.

"Young Strongest Boss, thank you for assisting just now," said a relieved Ling Fan.

Zhao Jia snorted, "Child, is it true? Miss Ling Hua has a date with our Zhao Ding?"

This!?

Twiddling her fingers, Ling Fan began to sweat. The two Empyreans stared her, their eyes drilling holes into her head.

"St-Strongest Bosses, it's true...Big Brother Zhao Ding set the date with our Ling Hua himself. As he's planning on leaving with Little Brother, he requested to meet with her."

Grandmother and Granddaughter looked at each other. He's the one that made the date?

"Hee-hee, Ling Hua has already found him the perfect gift. She's sure, Big Brother will be happy with it."

"Junior, this Ling Hua just what is she like?" asked Zhao Wen.

Once she's hand's over the description, the Five Shadows will take care of the hussy.

Ling Fan trembled. She was sure, that if she provided a well enough impression, the Strongest Bosses would absolutely support her marriage to Zhao Ding.

Clearing her throat, Ling Fan said, "You may not know, but she's considered our Ling Clan's number one beauty and also an unfathomable expert. She's a pillar that our Ling Clan cannot survive without. Father trusts her implicitly. In fact, she's saved the clan more than once."

Zhao Jia snorted with a dead pan look. Implicitly...how about implicitly dead? I'll send Chen'er over to end her tonite.

Oblivious to the rising killing intent from her idols, Ling Fan continued. "Strongest Bosses, your servant hopes you will support Ling Hua. She-She has already confessed to me her feelings about Zhao Ding."

"Junior, do you know what time this date is supposed to occur?" asked Zhao Wen.

Dreamily, Ling Fan said, "Just before sundown."

Cai'er, mom will ensure you walk the straight path.

"So soon?" asked Zhao Wen.

"Child, perhaps you should relate to Miss Ling Hua that Zhao Ding is already married."

Zhao Wen shot a look to her Grandmother. He is!? Then she remembered Mu Huizhong. Technically, this was indeed the case. Clearing her throat, she quickly supported the statement.

"Zhao Ding's wife is simply exquisite and peerless...an extremely well-matched pair...truly fated. Some say you can visibly see the red thread of destiny between the two."

Zhao Jia nodded vigorously in agreement.

Ling Fan grumbled a bit. The wife again?

"Seniors, earlier Sister Gray explained everything. Do you really believe she will return? May Junior ask how long she has been a way? Sister Gray has said her leaving has irrevocably scarred Big Brother Zhao Ding's heart. Shouldn't Ling Hua do all she can to heal his loneliness?"

Ptooey! Sizzle!

Zhao Jia spat out a fat one to the side. The spittle flared up immediately. Little brat Gray Shadow, just what did you tell her?

Zhao Wen stiffened. Cai'er...Mu Huizhong's leaving, did it really hurt you so?

"Nonsense, Zhao Ding's wife will return," faithfully believed Zhao Jia. Momentarily, her eyes flashed green. Zhao Jia was sure that as soon as Huizhong returned, the floor would be littered with bank cards. Wouldn't this mean, the Duchess would have to open a new warehouse? She could just imagine rows upon rows of sparkling wine jars.

Inwardly, Zhao Wen shook her head. If she could return, wouldn't she have so now? Didn't the Yun Clan just send Mu Donghai to replace Mu Huiqing?

With a sigh, Zhao Wen continued to support her Grandmother. "Indeed, we have faith she will return."

Ling Fan stepped back in disbelief. Were her Strongest Bosses actually supporting the wife?

"Strongest Bosses, are you saying you won't support Ling Hua's heart. Even if Brother Zhao Ding feels the same?"

Faces hard like stone, both Grandmother and Granddaughter shook their heads.

Zhao Wen replied, "Child, Zhao Ding's wife has an impeccable background. They are a family led by Grand Empyreans. There are simply some clans you cannot afford to offend."

Ling Fan stiffened. A clan you can't afford to offend?

Zhao Jia snorted, "No matter if our Zhao Ding has mutual feelings for Ling Hua. This seat won't allow him to have any indiscretions."

Ling Fan's face blackened. Both were against their relationship!? Were these the Strongest Bosses she knew...adored?

"Junior, how about you call Ling Hua over for a talk. We'll try to dissuade her before this goes any further," said Zhao Jia.

"No need," replied Ling Fan.

Zhao Wen jolted, did-did the little one just decline?

Boom!

Zhao Wen's Empyrean might exploded outward, visibly distorting the air. She was about to act when Ling Fan reminded her of some very important information.

"Strongest Bosses may not know, however, Ling Hua's master is Little Lord's junior. Offend her, you offend her Master."

Zhao Wen forcibly withdrew her power. Zhao Jia was about to similarly take action when Zhao Wen stopped her with a look. In the depths of Zhao Wen's eyes was extreme terror. She remembered Tian Cai's earlier words...

"..They can wipe out the Nine Chaos Heavens with a stomp.."*2

Severely, Zhao Wen asked, "Are you saying that Ling Hua's Master is one of those Divine Beings."

"Mhm."

Zhao Wen's eyes constricted upon hearing the confirmation.

Zhao Jia asked, "Divine Beings?"

Ling Fan snorted, "Should this one go now and request Ling Hua to come over?"

Zhao Jia was about to answer in agreement when Zhao Wen stunned her.

"Hee-hee...Junior there's no need to purse the matter. It was just a misunderstanding on our part. Who are we to intercede in Zhao Ding's matters. Who he pursue's is his business."

Eh!

An astounded Zhao Jia shot a bewildered look. Are you bonkers!?

Smiling with a twitching eye, Ling Fan said, "It's good there's no need to pursue the matter."

Just as I thought. Little Punk did tell his mother about existence of the Divine Kings and Queens. Humph! Who cares what the b*tch wife's background is."

Next door in the Ling Clan, Mu Huizhong's ears had been itching for several breaths now. Didn't it feel like several people had been talking about her? She sure felt like it was more than once. Internally, she sighed deeply. Mu Huizhong hoped it was her Master thinking about her. Wasn't his little 5 year old face adorable? If she could just pinch one of his pudgy cheeks... Unable to contain herself, Mu Huizhong excitedly thumped her heart.

"Senior Mu Donghai, are-are you unwell?" asked Tang Xifeng.

"Senior, Little Chuntao has some buns. Every time she eats one, she feels better. Please enjoy these." In the next half breath, Mu Huizhong found a pile of steamed buns in her hands.

"Senior Mu, this Bing has a tonic here specifically to treat ailments. As she's perfectly healthy, please feel to use it," said Elder Bing.

With a sweet voice, Mo Lai said, "Senior, Junior recently learned a special massage technique. She's sure it will help to relax you."

"Eh!"

Mu Huizhong looked about. Four faces peered at her seemingly mesmerized by her eyes. One-by-one, they dreamily sighed and averted their eyes with rosy red cheeks.

What's wrong with these little girls? Are all the Ling Clan women this strange?

Clearing her throat, Mu Huizhong said, "This seat feels fine. After all, not many things can ail an Empyrean. Just now, I recalled a special technique and was eager to try it."

The four fairies sighed with extreme relief. Simultaneously, they were awed. Wasn't this the demeanor of an Empyrean...of a peerless cultivator? Inspiration welled in their hearts. In the future, they themselves could be just like Senior Mu Donghai.

"Where is Miss Ling Hua's abode, this seat is curious to compare her to our Mu Clan's #1 beauty Mu Huizhong?"

Upon hearing the question, the Fairies threw strange looks at Mu Huizhong. The others deferred to Elder Bing to reply. Catching their looks, she nodded and said, "Senior Mu, Earlier it was a revealed that she won't be available till later today. In fact, she is in fact preparing for a date with Master Zhao Ding."

Mu Huizhong felt like a knife stabbed her heart 100 times. The words 'Date' repeatedly droned endlessly in her mind.

Empyrean might inundated the area.

B*tch! She dies tonight!

Mu Huizhong was about to ransack the area and forcibly bring Ling Hua out, when Ling Fan popped into few. The darkest scowl covered her face and she was cracking her knuckles one-by-one-by-one."

The Fairies hurried over, obviously something was wrong. Curious to the situation, Mu Huizhong followed as well. Ling Fan barely nodded in recognition and continued on to her abode. Faces knotted with concern, the Fairies chase after.

Elder Bing said, "Young Miss, did something happen at the Zhao Clan?" In less than half a breath, Ling Fan was surrounded.

Snorting, Ling Fan said, "Big Brother Zhao Ding it was revealed that he's married. Apparently, his wife is a peerless beauty."

"Married!"

"Impossible!"

"How can this be?"

"Sister, what will you do?"

Mu Huizhong had just caught up when she heard the word 'wife'. Master's married!? She's a peerless beauty!? Suddenly, she couldn't breathe.

Married!?

Choking out a gasp, Mu Huizhong swooned.

Oblivious to her situation, the Fairies continued to await Ling Fan.

"Little Fierce, will you still go tonight!"

"Mhm, my heart matters, no one else may intervene....not even the Strongest Bosses can change things."

Ling Fan shot a look towards the wall. Steely determination filled her eyes. Big Brother Zhao Ding, tonight you-you will no longer be alone...this Ling will be by your side...this Ling will heal your heart.