The Emperor's Domineering Favor, the Evil Consort's Unparalleled Reign

About three hours later, Ying Li finally arrived at Qingyue Manor.

Qingyue Manor has a serene environment, but there is a strange sense of oppression besides the surroundings. The main gate faces the lake and is casually open, as if welcoming people from all directions, but the cold, hollowed-out mythical beast patterns tell people how extraordinary Qingyue Manor is.

For fifteen years, Ying Li had never entered Qingyue Manor. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but that she simply couldn't get in. Even though she came from a prominent family, this gate didn't recognize any family or history; it only recognized the spiritual power of the person entering. If someone was a good-for-nothing, there was absolutely no reason to let them in.

Recalling the embarrassing scene when her third uncle personally brought her here, only to be simply rejected by the gates of the manor, Ying Li's expression tightened. Today, she was determined to avenge that humiliation.

On the left side of the gate, a ten-zhang-long (approximately 33 meters) long Devouring Python, its gaping maw gleaming with bloodlust, its massive body, etched with thick, intricate carvings, appears poised to strike down on any visitors. On the right, a blood-red Crimson Spirit Beast is carved, its four claws trampling upon thousands of corpses piled into a small mountain. The Crimson Spirit Beast stands proudly atop this mountain, blood dripping from its sharp teeth, frozen in mid-air, terrifying all who enter.

Her father disappeared while searching for the Crimson Spirit Beast, and she didn't know where he was now. A look of sadness crossed Ying Li's face. If her father were here, would her situation be any different? After a long while, she shook her head. Ying Li's eyes were firm. She had to rely on herself now. Only by becoming stronger could she have more leverage to speak up.

The two evil spirits echoed each other, creating an indescribable eeriness and chill. Even if they could pass through the gate smoothly, the intimidating power of these two evil spirits would still be considerable. No wonder Qingyue Manor was so quiet and elegant.

In stark contrast to the two gates on the left and right, the mythical beast Vermilion Bird on the plaque appears serene and peaceful, with auspicious clouds soaring above it, and the Vermilion Bird seems to be smiling as it looks down upon all living beings on earth.

Ying Li disembarked from the boat and had only taken a few steps when the rushing river behind him soaked his clothes in an instant. Turning around to look at the gate of Qingyue Manor, Ying Li took a deep breath and walked towards the gate.

Hundreds of people were standing outside the gate, pushing and shoving each other as if they were arguing about something.

"This guy has come more than ten times and hasn't passed even once. He's already over thirty years old and is still stuck at the first level of Soul Cultivation. With such ordinary cultivation, he should have accepted his fate and gone home to be an ordinary person long ago. Such shamelessness, he's truly a martial arts fanatic!"

"That's right! Didn't you see that his wife and kids ran off with someone else? He's stuck with such a hands-off husband who only knows how to cultivate his spiritual power, but his spiritual strength is actually low. How is he supposed to live like this?!"

"Oh, you're here too! Who are you talking about?! It's Wang Gui again! His old mother's practically starving to death, and he's still here this year?!"

"What an unfilial son!"

"Hey……"

"..."

Ying Li pushed through the crowd and looked at Wang Gui, who was kneeling on the ground with a deathly pale face. He was burly and had a round face, looking like a butcher. He was quite different from a cultivator. At this moment, he was immersed in the pain of being rejected by the sect again. When he heard the crowd's chatter, a cold glint appeared in his eyes, carrying a sinister aura!

"What are you shouting for?! Do you think you can pass through the Qingyue Gate?! If you can't, then stop spouting nonsense! I can do whatever I want, it's my freedom, and it's none of anyone else's business. If you push your luck, don't blame me for being impolite." Wang Gui shouted hoarsely in the street, and the crowd's expressions changed, but they were not intimidated by his imposing presence.

"Come on, Wang Gui, you think you can teach us a lesson with your pig-slaughtering skills? You're really overestimating yourself!"

"That's right. Besides, even if we can't get through the Qingyue Gate, we know our place. You've been blinded by spiritual cultivation, you don't even care about your wife and children, your old mother is starving to death, what kind of skill is it to act so fiercely here!"

"..."

People were talking amongst themselves, their faces showing disgust. A group of children who had been playing in the distance heard that Wang Gui had come to break in again this year, so they happily gathered together to watch the spectacle. In no time, the cultivator who had broken in was surrounded by layers upon layers of people from the Linshui City.

"In Linshui City, there is Wang Gui, who is not very talented but has great perseverance. He frequently breaks into Qingyue Manor, fighting in vain year after year. His poor wife and children are heartbroken. His mother scolds him for being out of his mind, but he just walks away with a face full of bitterness and hatred!"

"In Linshui City, there is Wang Gui, who is not very talented but has great perseverance. He frequently breaks into Qingyue Manor, fighting in vain year after year. His poor wife and children are heartbroken. His mother scolds him for being out of his mind, but he just walks away with a face full of bitterness and hatred!"

"In Linshui City, there is Wang Gui, who is not very talented but has great perseverance. He frequently breaks into Qingyue Manor, fighting in vain year after year. His poor wife and children are heartbroken. His mother scolds him for being out of his mind, but he just walks away with a face full of bitterness and hatred!"

A group of mischievous children surrounded Wang Gui and sang impromptu nursery rhymes with sharp rhymes. Wang Gui became very anxious and grabbed one of the children's arms to teach him a lesson. But the child suddenly dodged and flipped over in the blink of an eye, escaping Wang Gui's grasp.

"Second stage of Soul Cultivation?" Ying Li looked at the child who had escaped from Wang Gui's grasp with a slight look of shock on his face.

"In Linshui City, there is Wang Gui, who is not very talented but has great perseverance. He frequently breaks into Qingyue Manor, fighting in vain year after year. His poor wife and children are heartbroken. His mother scolds him for being out of his mind, but he just walks away with a face full of bitterness and hatred!"

……

Seeing that Wang Gui couldn't even beat a seven or eight-year-old child, everyone laughed even harder. Wang Gui's face turned red and purple. Just as he was about to get up and fight to the death with everyone, his eyes suddenly swept across the room and saw Ying Li.

That was Ying Li, the eldest daughter of the Ying family in Yeling City and the future head of the Ying family! Two years ago, when he tried to enter the gate here but failed and returned home, he happened to see Ying Qishan, the third son of the Ying family, bringing Ying Li here. As the number one family in Yeling City, he thought that Ying Li would be able to enter the gate soon. Unexpectedly, the Qingyue Gate showed no mercy and shook Ying Li away from the gate. The woman vomited blood and fainted immediately.

This greatly shocked him. Recalling the rumors about Ying Li, the eldest daughter of the Ying family, he was convinced that she was indeed a useless person with no spiritual power!

"Isn't this Miss Ying? Why is Miss also trying to enter Qingyue Gate today?" Wang Gui grinned wickedly, a hint of smugness in his greasy eyes. The only way to avoid being ridiculed by everyone was to find someone weaker and more talked about to take the humiliation for him. Needless to say, Ying Li was the best scapegoat.

As expected, the laughter subsided, and as Wang Gui spoke, all eyes turned to Ying Li. The allure of Ye Lingcheng's number one good-for-nothing was far greater than that of Wang Gui. The other party was merely a mortal, while Ying Li's family was a force that shook the entire city; the existence of a good-for-nothing in such a family was naturally alarming.

Ying Li looked helpless and even found it somewhat amusing. Indeed, there is always a reason why someone is pitiful. Wang Gui was indeed pitiful, but his mind was not pure, so it was no wonder that God did not give him good talent and opportunities.

"Is this the good-for-nothing from the Ying family? She's actually quite pretty. It seems the title of the most beautiful woman in Yeling City isn't just for show!"

"Wow, she's absolutely gorgeous! I almost wish she were a real good-for-nothing, so she could marry one of us. If I could just get a taste of her beauty, I'd die happy!"

"What a loser! If you're going to marry, you should marry someone special. Marrying such a good-for-nothing is just embarrassing!"

……

The focus suddenly shifted from Wang Gui to Ying Li. Wang Gui stood up, brushed the sand and dust off his clothes, crossed his arms, and naturally blended into the crowd to watch Ying Li's spectacle.

Ying Li shook her head. It seemed that she wouldn't be able to break through Qingyue Gate today. She might as well find an inn to rest first, at least to escape these people before making any further plans. She didn't want to cause any trouble and make her grandfather worry and exert himself.

Thinking of this, Ying Li sighed, smiled slightly, tightened his bundle, and walked away from the crowd.

"Ying Li, how come you're becoming more and more spineless?! You didn't even dare to fight back when these people humiliated you. I think you should hurry home and stop bringing shame to your Ying family!" Lin Piaopiao's voice echoed from the boat. She deliberately used her spiritual power to raise her voice, so that everyone on the riverbank could hear it.

Ying Li cursed inwardly; after Lin Piaopiao's outburst, leaving wouldn't be so easy.

As Lin Piaopiao and her group arrived, the crowd parted to make way for them. Lin Piaopiao's lips curled slightly upward as she walked slowly towards Ying Li with her hands behind her back. True to her name, the woman's eyes habitually drifted upward, her chin tilted towards the crowd, exuding an arrogant and domineering air!

"Lin Piaopiao, you really are a persistent ghost. Since you know others hate you, you still go out of your way to get close to them. It seems you haven't changed at all since you were a child." Ying Li looked at Lin Piaopiao's arrogant eyes, and his face darkened.

"Hey, look! Miss Ying is going crazy! I'm so scared!" Lin Piaopiao pretended to be terrified, and people burst into laughter. The disdainful looks made Ying Li feel uncomfortable. Although she was used to it, this was the first time she had been alone in a crowd.

If Lin Piaopiao is determined to humiliate her, Ying Li will not let her get away with it!

"Lin Piaopiao, I don't have time to waste here with you. Please get out of my way, and let's keep to ourselves!" Ying Li said coldly, his gaze meeting Lin Piaopiao's arrogant eyes.

Lin Piaopiao stared at Ying Li thoughtfully for a while, then took two steps to make way for him, a smirk on her face. Ying Li didn't even look at her, but quickened his pace and walked past her.

Watching Ying Li's hurried departure, Lin Piaopiao chuckled mischievously, then with a sudden surge of spiritual energy, she struck Ying Li's back heavily without any warning!

Ying Li's expression changed drastically. By the time she reacted, she had already been sent flying by Lin Piaopiao's palm strike! Like a kite with a broken string, she was flying towards the Qingyue Gate!

Lin Piaopiao shouted, "You're so arrogant, aren't you?! I'll show you how arrogant you can be in front of everyone!"

However, the next second, Lin Piaopiao and the others could no longer laugh, and even Xiao Xun, who usually had no expression, was shocked!

Ying Li's body shot towards the Qingyue Gate, and in just an instant, he burst through the gate!