Chapter 2584 - 2582: The Little Witch Who Destroys Her Home

Chapter 2584: Chapter 2582: The Little Witch Who Destroys Her Home

Inside the main hall, after Song Shiwu entered, the place was filled with boxes, and his father was inspecting them one by one.

This man was not tall, had dark skin, but had an intelligent face, he was none other than the Duke of Qi, Song Gongming.

Song Shiwu glanced around, these boxes were filled with spirit stones, jewels, gold and silver, porcelain, and other valuable items.

He asked perplexedly, "Dad, do we have any relatives in the Capital City? Why such elaborate gifts?"

Song Gongming laughed while closing the boxes and instructed the servants to take them away, saying, "These gifts are for Chancellor Cai."

"For that treacherous minister?"

Song Shiwu’s eyes bulged with defiance, he protested, "That treacherous minister disrupts court affairs, deceiving the wise. Three years ago, he selected girls from across the nation for the palace, taking the opportunity to embezzle and accept bribes. If you don’t pay, regardless of willingness, he separates families, forcing them into palace service. People of the realm resent him, wishing to eat his flesh. Why are you still currying favor with him? Sending him gifts?"

Song Gongming sighed and said, "Although true, he presently wields power over the realm. Our Song Family’s stability is in his hands, it’s best to maintain good relations."

He sat down, sipped tea, and instructed his son, "For this Qingming Festival sacrificial ceremony, all dukes and royalty must attend, and report on the governance of their territories to Your Majesty. I will seize the opportunity to petition for the annulment of the concubine selection, sparing the people from suffering."

"Exactly what needs to be done!"

Song Shiwu instantly revitalized, regaining admiration for his father.

After a while, the eldest son Song Shiwen completed his duties in the manor and came up, Song Gongming also instructed his subordinates to set off, preparing to journey to the Capital Yangzhou City.

Before leaving, he hugged his daughter and tapped her on the head with a smile, "Why did you set the house on fire again? What if someone gets hurt?"

The little girl dropped her head, acting cute and coquettish, sweetly calling, "Daddy, don’t be angry, Qingdou won’t dare to do it again."

Song Gongming laughed heartily, "You silly girl, it’s the same every time, soon you won’t acknowledge these words."

Her big eyes looked at him, "Then Daddy, take your daughter to the Capital City? So she doesn’t cause trouble at home?"

Song Gongming handed her to Lady Song, saying, "You can’t go, Daddy is on official business, not leisure. Bringing you would be quite inconvenient, you are better off at home accompanying your mother."

The little girl pouted, turned her head unwillingly, sulking.

Lady Song patted her head and then instructed Song Gongming, "Don’t mind her, this girly is too mischievous. You all take care on the journey, and once there, don’t act recklessly for attention, lest you invite disaster."

Song Gongming nodded and instructed, "At home, if anyone comes seeking, just say I’ve gone to the Capital City, and don’t agree to anything."

The couple exchanged instructions and then separated.

Song Qingdou watched her father riding a carriage moving farther away, couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Lady Song comforted her, "Your dad is on worthwhile business, not frivolous play. If you behave and don’t cry, next time I’ll ensure he takes you out."

Song Qingdou instantly pursed her lips, hugging her sweetly, "Then Qingdou won’t cry."

"That’s more like it!"

Lady Song laughed, about to carry her back inside.

Suddenly, a fiery mass streaked from the sky, plummeting to the ground with a thud, startling her into hugging Song Qingdou and taking a step back.

The fiery mass was a spindle-shaped contraption, it astonishingly opened, revealing a man inside, excitedly shouting towards her, "Mother, it’s me!"

Lady Song squinted to see, discovering it was her younger son, Song Shiyong returned.

She scoffed in frustration, "What contraption is this? Frightening people!"

Song Shiyong laughed heartily, "This is a Flame Flying Ship, currently the most sought-after in Qizhou. It’s much faster than a carriage, covering ten thousand miles a day without a problem."

Song Qingdou became interested, wriggled out of Lady Song’s arms, and hurriedly jumped onto the flying ship.

Song Shiyong hurriedly instructed, "Little Sis, don’t meddle, be careful not to damage it!"

Lady Song teasingly questioned him, "You speak of her, yet aren’t you studying at the Qizhou Academy, how come you’re back?"

Song Shiyong replied, "Here’s why, I came to share good news with Mom. What you might not know is that in the past three years, a prominent sect arose in Qizhou’s cultivation world, situated not far from us on Liangshan Island. Recently, Liangshan Island is recruiting disciples. Requirements are children aged three to five, having a cultivation level at Foundation Establishment Realm or higher. I realized our Qingdou meets these conditions. Why not send her to Liangshan Island for training, sparing her from mischief at home."

"Liangshan Island?"

Lady Song pondered and said, "Isn’t it a barren island?"

Song Shiyong introduced with a laugh, "No longer, it’s now an Immortal’s abode, incredibly lavish. This aerial vehicle seen by Mom is crafted on Liangshan Island. Each such vehicle requires a million spirit stones. My fellow disciples pooled funds to purchase one."

"Is that so?"

Lady Song eyed the peculiar flying ship, momentarily tempted.

This little daughter indeed needs a place for discipline, the hired tutors can’t control her.

Previously, sourcing over ten learned scholars, all scorched away by this girl.

If she continues her mad antics, marriage prospects could be grim.

While contemplating, the rear of the flying ship suddenly emitted a loud blare and shot two streams of fire close to the ground.

Lady Song startled, hastily called out, "What’s happening?"

Song Shiyong anxiously exclaimed, "The girl activated my flying ship!"

He swiftly flew over to stop it, only for the ship’s door to close, locking him outside.

Suddenly, the contraption hurtled toward the courtyard wall, crashed through five or six great halls, and finally slid skyward, vanishing instantly.

Song Shiyong sat amidst the rubble, dust-covered, staring into the sky, lamenting, "It’s over, it’s over, my million spirit stones!"

Lady Song urgently shouted, "Enough chattering, hurry and retrieve your sister!"

"Alright, alright, I’m going now!"

Song Shiyong unleashed his flying sword, instantly soared into the sky, chasing his sister.

The flying ship was extraordinarily fast, Song Shiyong trailing behind couldn’t even glimpse its trace.

He regretted not keeping the flying ship’s door shut, allowing the little girl to seize the opportunity.

On Liangshan Island, a group of parents with children demonstrated their skills on the plaza.

The disciples responsible for recruitment assessed their bone age and cultivation level, selecting and registering each one.

At this moment, a red blaze swooped from the sky, plunging straight onto Liangshan Island.

Frightened parents shielded their children, hurriedly retreating.

Liangshan Island disciples panicked, backing away in confusion.

With a booming crash, the object slammed into the Martial Arts Field’s tiles.

The impact rippled the mystic patterns within a kilometer radius, instantly dispersing the tremendous force.

The object shattered into pieces, the main structure thankfully intact, not disintegrating, instead emitting a plume of black smoke.

The disciples were startled, "Isn’t this our Flame Flying Ship?"

"Why did it crash here?"

"Which Senior Brother was operating it?"

"Curious indeed?"

"..."

The side door of the ship thudded open, out jumped a disheveled little girl, face covered in soot, groggily spun around assessing the surroundings, "Where is this?"