The Scapegoat Celestial Weapon

The Knife also began staring at the trembling celestial weapon cowering in the corner, chuckling.

They couldn't go out, but this trash could!

"Over there in the corner...ahem, little trash, help me with something outside."

The Knife figured it would be better to be polite when asking for a favor.

So it didn't call the celestial weapon "little trash" anymore.

But upon hearing this, the celestial weapon was still speechless.

The "little trash" moniker made it feel like its self-respect had been trampled underfoot.

It felt so lonely, so helpless, wanting to cry.

The Knife thought the celestial weapon would eagerly agree as soon as it spoke.

But seeing it remain silent, the Knife instantly became enraged, cursing, "You trash, don't go too far! I'm asking you for a favor, do you believe I'll destroy you?!"

The celestial weapon shuddered.

I didn't say I wouldn't help!

"Okay...okay, big shot, whatever you say, I'll definitely handle it smoothly for you."

The celestial weapon was terrified and had no choice but to obey since it was weak.

Only then did the Knife say with satisfaction, "Actually, it's not that difficult. I see you've recovered somewhat, so your celestial weapon abilities should be usable, though in my eyes you're still utter trash. But deceiving mortals should be no problem."

As the Knife spoke, the celestial weapon began silently mocking it.

Big shot, just say what you want me to do, did you have to insult me?

I know I'm trash, but could you respect me a little? I'm a celestial...with dignity too.

Before the celestial weapon could finish its inner rant, the Knife seemed to notice its thoughts and cursed again, "What, you look like you're not convinced?"

The celestial weapon shuddered and quickly said, "No! Of course not! Haha, big shot, you're so funny!"

Its survival instinct was off the charts.

Hearing this, the Knife continued with satisfaction, "Just pretend you're really powerful, that the previous attack was launched by you. Then, in front of those people investigating this area, fly off in another direction. Just make sure they don't linger here. They'll probably arrive in half a day, so figure something out yourself."

After listening, the celestial weapon felt miserable.

So it was going to be a scapegoat.

"Hm?" After speaking, seeing the celestial weapon remain silent, the Knife added another line.

The celestial weapon shuddered again, "Understood! You're mighty, big shot, I'll go complete this mission right away!"

Saying that, it cried and left the courtyard.

After the celestial weapon departed, discussion resumed in the surroundings.

"I think, well, this trash is a bit weak, but not too bad."

"Yeah, no doubt it's weak trash, but I think we should treat it better from now on, not call it trash anymore. Big shot's 'little trash' wasn't bad, let's call it that from now on."

"Mm, I agree, we can have it help us with things often..."

...

Two hours later.

The royal city.

A flying ship entered the royal city.

After entering the city, Luo Shaojie disembarked and didn't linger with Luolan Qing as usual, simply bidding her farewell.

Then, his eyes shining, he looked in two directions.

"The first and second geniuses, right? I'll have you two go up together later."

Luo Shaojie was extremely confident and full of spirit.

As for Luolan Qing, she piloted the flying ship back to the palace.

Since her royal father had sent word for her to visit the VIP Hall upon returning, after securing the ship, she immediately flew there.

The palace was huge, but after her breakthrough, Luolan Qing's speed had increased several times over.

Soon, she hurriedly arrived before a great hall. 

Luolan Qing tidied her disheveled hair, stuck out her chest, and strode inside.

Hehe.

She really wanted to see her father's expression when he learned her cultivation had advanced eight whole levels.

Entering the hall, she immediately saw the Zhu Zhenwu, ruler of a neighboring kingdom, and respectfully greeted him, "Greetings, Uncle Zhenwu."

The two middle-aged men in the hall smiled upon seeing Luolan Qing.

Especially Luo Tianyu, his face full of doting affection.

As an only child, he treasured her like the apple of his eye.

Hearing Luolan Qing's sweet greeting, Zhu Zhenwu smiled, "Little Qing gets prettier every day, haha."

"Uncle Zhenwu flatters me."

Luolan Qing smiled, then looked to the main seat at Luo Tianyu and said, "Royal Father, why did you summon me back so urgently?"

Luo Tianyu said, "Your Uncle Zhenwu needs Senior Qianyuan's cultivation insights that you went to record, look them over fir..."

Before Luo Tianyu could finish, he suddenly stopped speaking.

It was like his throat had been blocked by something.

As for Zhu Zhenwu, he had been stunned ever since calling Luolan Qing prettier.

Now, his expression matched Luo Tianyu's.

Both men stared dumbly at Luolan Qing.

Seeing her father's face, Luolan Qing inwardly laughed uncontrollably.

Outwardly, however, she pretended to be perfectly calm. 

After a moment, Luo Tianyu finally reacted.

His breathing became rapid.

"Little Qing, what...what happened to your cultivation?! When you left, you were only at the second level of Condensing Pellet realm! This...am I seeing things?!"

Saying that, he rubbed his eyes.

But his daughter was indeed at the peak of the Condensing Pellet realm!

As for Zhu Zhenwu, he couldn't even speak.

The foremost genius of their kingdom was his own son.

His son was even called the number one genius among several neighboring kingdoms. 

Yet he had only reached the seventh level of the Condensing Pellet realm!

Now Luolan Qing was at the peak!

Luolan Qing finally couldn't help but laugh. "Royal Father, your expression right now is priceless."

Hearing this, Luo Tianyu was stunned, the shock still on his face. 

"Little Qing, quickly explain what in the world is going on!"

The corners of Luolan Qing's mouth curled up as she vividly recounted the events she had experienced.

After hearing the whole story, Luo Tianyu and Zhu Zhenwu gradually turned into wooden puppets.

This was impossible!!