The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 791: Master, Am I Being Good?

Chapter 791: Master, Am I Being Good?

Shi Miaomiao felt a chill running through her limbs, and inwardly cursed, realizing something was wrong.

Shi Qian wore a smug smile, staring at Shi Miaomiao and saying, "Just now, I showed this pill to my elder brother, and he immediately agreed to let me inherit the position of family head. Miaomiao, you must follow your father’s will."

Upon hearing this, Shi Miaomiao was instantly filled with rage, her temples throbbing with fury. She clenched her fists and angrily shouted, "It’s you! You used the pill to provoke Father, causing his death!"

Shi Qian showed no sign of guilt. Instead, he shrugged nonchalantly, saying, "I simply informed my elder brother of this good news. Who would’ve known that his health was so poor that he couldn’t bear it?"

"You still dare to laugh!" Shi Honghong’s anger peaked. He took a quick step forward and slapped his palm toward Shi Qian’s face.

However, Shi Qian completely disregarded him. With a swipe of his sleeve, he easily neutralized Shi Honghong’s weak attack. Then, his claws reached forward, aiming to make Shi Honghong bleed on the spot.

Shi Honghong felt a wave of fear.

"Elder sister!"

But Nanli was faster than Shi Miaomiao. She leaped forward, grabbing Shi Honghong and pulling him back while meeting Shi Qian’s attack with a palm of her own.

Spiritual energy clashed.

The room shook violently, and those around them had to retreat several steps to avoid being affected by the spiritual force. Even so, the furniture inside the room was scattered and broken, and the roof nearly collapsed.

The resulting gust of wind fluttered Nanli’s clothes.

Her expression remained calm as she forced Shi Qian back.

She spoke coolly, "His strike was just a scratch for you, why take it so seriously?"

Shi Qian’s chest heaved violently. His face turned pale as he staggered back a few steps, staring at Nanli in disbelief.

This woman was at the same level as him, but her spiritual power was far stronger than his. If she had truly meant to strike him, he would have been severely hurt.

In front of so many people, Shi Qian’s expression darkened, and he snapped, "Where did this ugly woman come from? What right do you have to make a move in the Shi Family?"

Shi Honghong raised his chin, loudly retorting, "Second Uncle, if you can’t beat her, watch your mouth! This is my Master! It’s natural for a Master to protect their disciple. What right do you question?"

Nanli furrowed her brows. This person was really pushing his luck.

Shi Qian’s face soured, "Master? When did you take a Master? I didn’t know about this."

"We don’t need to explain the matters of our main house to you," Shi Honghong crossed his arms, exuding confidence now that he had support. "Second Uncle, you’ve seen how powerful my Master is. You better watch out, or you won’t even know how you died."

Shi Qian’s face became as dark as a pot bottom. He ground his teeth in frustration but quickly reminded himself that such petty matters didn’t matter as much as securing his position as family head.

After calming himself, he said, "Since she’s your Master, let her stand aside and observe. Now we need to quickly settle the big matters of the Shi Family."

His words were reasonable, and Nanli didn’t have a direct way to intervene. She stepped aside, giving Shi Miaomiao a look.

Shi Miaomiao understood the message and stepped forward, saying, "Second Uncle, you may have succeeded in refining the Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill, but I’ve also improved several of the Shi Family’s pill formulas. Please, everyone, take a look."

At this moment, Shi Miaomiao presented the Heaven-Turning Pill that Nanli had just refined, reciting Nanli’s words again.

The Shi Family members were amazed. They hadn’t realized that the Heaven-Turning Pill could be improved to this extent. This enhanced version of the pill would surely sell much better!

Shi Miaomiao smiled and said, "This improved formula isn’t the only one; there are more than ten others!"

Many of the Shi Family members seemed to envision spirit stones flooding in, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

Clearly, Shi Miaomiao had earned the support of many.

Shi Qian didn’t expect Shi Miaomiao to have such a move. His face darkened, but he remained calm.

"Miaomiao, it’s good that you have this ability. However, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill is what the Shi Family really needs! Only with strong cultivation can we protect the Shi Family! Don’t you see how those three families have been bullying us? If we don’t improve our own cultivation, we’ll only have to rely on sending pills to the sects for protection. Do you really want to keep living like this?"

"Once I become the family head and refine more Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pills, the people of Shi Family will be able to cultivate faster and better. We won’t need to look to others anymore!"

"At that point, the Shi Family will dominate Jiuzhou Town, and no one will dare to bully us!"

After hearing this, the Shi Family members were all stirred up.

Even Shi Miaomiao felt some doubt creep in.

Yes, she was a member of the Shi Family, and it was only natural to prioritize the family’s well-being.

If Second Uncle really could lead the Shi Family to greater strength, why should she fight for the position of family head?

Shi Miaomiao’s face grew dim, and as she considered stepping aside, a voice suddenly entered her ear: "Look closely at his Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill; it should be fake."

What?!

Shi Miaomiao looked at Nanli in shock.

It was Nanli who had transmitted the message to her!

Nanli still wore a calm expression, as if she hadn’t spoken to her just now.

Had it been anyone else, Shi Miaomiao might have hesitated, but now...

She stepped forward and coldly asked, "Second Uncle, is your Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill real? Do you dare to let us test it?"

Thinking about it, after so many years of the pill formula being lost, how could Shi Qian be the one to refine it?

Something must be wrong!

Shi Qian, however, was completely calm, showing no sign of panic, and said, "Feel free to test it."

A servant brought a table, and Shi Qian nonchalantly placed the pill on it.

The Shi Family still kept a real Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill, reserved for future generations to study in the hopes of recreating the formula and restoring the Shi Family’s glory.

The two pills were placed side by side for comparison. Apart from their different qualities, their patterns were almost identical.

The Shi Family members nodded and confirmed that this was indeed the Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill, with no issues.

Shi Miaomiao couldn’t find any problems either, and she felt somewhat embarrassed.

Shi Qian, seeing this, became even more smug: "Miaomiao, what do you think now? Are you convinced?"

Shi Miaomiao pursed her lips, her face even darker.

At this moment, Nanli sent another transmission: "Don’t just stand there. Smash them!"

Shi Miaomiao was stunned, "What?"

Nanli frowned at her, "Smash both of them!"

Shi Miaomiao trembled slightly. Setting aside the pill Shi Qian had just presented, if she shattered the last remaining Heaven and Earth Spirit Communication Pill of the Shi Family, she would be a great sinner of the family!

She hesitated, her mind conflicted.

Nanli, understanding her caution, decisively instructed Shi Honghong to do it.

If Shi Miaomiao couldn’t become the family head, she wouldn’t get the Five Elements Nascent Soul Pill.

Shi Honghong, hearing this, showed no hesitation. Without any doubt, he rushed forward and slapped both pills with his palms, shattering them!

And then, he even grinned and said, "Master, I’ve done as you said, am I being good?"