Those damned witches and mages! They double crossed us! Hestia said while regaining her stamina rapidly. Big sister! I heard that there is a rumor that if they defeat the four daughters of Hades, they will gain more power by feeding on their mana, miasma and stamina,Atalante said.

We can't die here! Father is not accepting failure and incompetence in our personalities! Aphrodite said while holding off the novice mages as if it's nothing.

Wrath of the Darkness! Alethea shouted. And she destroyed a quarter of the army and then said, Big sister Hestia! Hold the ones on the left! I'll do right and Atalante and Alethea will hold the ones in the middle! One....two.....three.....Go! And they blasted them and almost all of them were eliminated.

Then Alethea,Atalante and Aphrodite were injured by their leaders. Then Hestia shouted, Alethea! Aphrodite! Atalante! Then they aimed for Hestia with their most powerful attack. And they injured her too. She levitated infront of them and said bloodlustly,You shouldn't have touched them! I'll kill you! She aimed her fingers at them as if they were guns and said coldly, Judgement of the Twelve Kings of the Underworld! And they were obliterated into nothing. She looked at her sisters from above and used every ounce of her strength and mana to heal them. She aimed and her power healed them.

We're....okay? Alethea said while looking at her body. Yeah....we are,Atalante said. Then they heard a thud from a distance,Hestia fell to the ground. They rushed to her and said panickly, Big sister Hestia! We're going to heal you! We'll contact Persephone to heal you! Please hang on! It's okay...... One of you will take my place as the heir of the Underworld,Hestia said weakly. But....then they started sobbing. Hestia flicked their noses and said, I don't want to see you cry over me,it's humiliating. Father will act cold infront of everyone that he doesn't care just because he has four daughters but inside he will be suffering for all eternity, Alethea pointed out. You know,you have always been Father's favorite,Hestia,Aphrodite said. Huh? I thought it was Alethea,Hestia said weakly. Huh? Me? I thought it was Atalante,Alethea said innocently. Not me,I always saw Father with Aphrodite,so I thought it was her,Atalante shook her head rapidly.

The four of them laughed for a minute then one laugh faded. Hestia? Wake up! Alethea shook her. Aphrodite shouted,Wake up,damn it! Please wake up! Hestia! Atalante cried. Aphrodite carried Hestia's frail body and said fiercly,We have to find out who launched that attack so as to atone for killing one of us! No matter what! But Father must not know about any of this,understand? Okay,Atalante and Alethea nodded.

In another realm in another time line.........

Brother Xuoru! Please! I swear I didn't have an affair! If I did I will die a gruesome death! Midari set me up! A girl shouted crying. He kicked her in the stomach numerous times and said, Yes you did! And I never loved you anyway! I just used you,you stupid *****! He went near a girl and started kising her lips and neck infront of her and said,I love Midari. Not you. I've never loved you! And you don't even have the power to cultivate! I only used you for your money and now you're penniless!

Sister.....don't get angered. It's just that I'm better at everything unlike you! You're just a cheap ***** who just lucked out! Midari said laughing. Take her away on the Jin cliff and kill her,make her suffer! Xuoru said.

Yes,as you wish,a bandit said and carried her forcefully. She shouted,If I come back again,I Qi Ying Ling,will make you pay with your blood! I will crush your bones and peel off your skin so as to relieve my pain! Have fun in hell you slut! Midari waved her goodbye.

Now,we'll have fun with you before we kill you,a bandit said. What....did.....you...feed...me? I feel hot! Ying Ling said weakly. They reached the cliff and started removing her robe and she remained with a vest and a short. No....let...me go.......Ying said weakly. Then she bit her tongue and she died. That won't make us change our minds,the bandits said.

Then she opened her eyes and removed her old hairpin and slit ten throats. She looked at herself and said,It would seem that I time travelled. Well... That's not a surprise. My hair is not silky raven black anymore. My eyes are not golden anymore and my power isn't there anymore. I'm Hestia. It seems that this body Qi Ying Ling was tortured,bullied and she suffered. Well,I have to give her a second chance then after that I'll try to contact Alethea and Thirteen so that they can switch souls and by then she'll be used to martial arts and my smarts,Qi Ying Ling. The previous owner of this body, I'll avenge you and fulfill your last wish! Ling said.

She walked around and wolves and foxes packed together and went to attack her. She took her two hairpins and slaughtered all of them but she was covered in blood. The other packs who were coming as back up ran away scared. What the hell? Where's your dignity as wolves and foxes? If you were an underworld animal,running away is worse than defeat!

Now,to drain this wretched aphrodisiac out of your body! Ling said and slit half of her wrist and the drug came out. Hmm....Now how to get to her home,she said starting to figure out where she is. Huh? A guy? What the hell? Here? She said while looking at a handsome good looking stranger under a tree.

Are you okay? Ling asked. Leave me alone little kid! The handsome stranger said coldly. O....kay,I'll leave you to it then but as you just saw wolves and nine pawed foxes will get attracted to your wound,okay bye! Then she was about to leave and then he abruptly said, Wait! When she turned around, there was a mysterious aura surrounding her. I've never seen anyone like this,she's not nice or cruel, aloof and a block of ice to everyone she meets. Even if she's covered in blood she still looks beautiful,I've never met someone of my kind,he thought.

Hey! Earth to whatever the heck your name is! What is it that you want from me? Ling said leaned forward folding her hands. Can you help me if you can? he asked. Okay... but....that's gonna cost you. If we meet again,you'll give me whatever I want in exchange for saving you, Ling said while examining him.

She went close to him and saw a golden lotus with red thorns in the middle of his forehead and licked it. Wh-What the hell are you doing little girl,do you want to die? A man in samurai clothing stood behind her and aimed his sword at her neck. She sighed, stood up and said, You can if you want but I've seen everything I need to see. I know that he has been suffering from three no four toxins simultaneously since her mother left. And I need to give him a little something so as to heal him. So,go for it, little servant,I'm his only hope of surviving because he will die within three years.

They gasped and he said,H-How did you know all that just by licking that lotus on my forehead?! Cause that's the acupoint that I needed to investigating what's wrong with you,duh? The moment I saw you I saw the toxins getting worse. And I also know that many poison sect masters, doctors and physicians have tried to heal but all 1267 of them died,she explained intently.

They gasped and the guard said shocked,You know all that just by....... But you're below level one and you don't have cultivating power radiating from you. Ming, lower the sword,he ordered. Now,give me the antidote for healing my wounds,he said coldly.

Ling squatted and went close to him. She kissed him passionately and her tongue touched his tip of his tongue. And she broke free and started walking away. Why did you do that to my master? I'll kill you! As he was about to reach her,she turned around and swiftly evaded his sword and touched his temple and he froze in place. What did you do? He said struggling. She turned his neck so that he can see his master. He was all healed and standing upright. M-Master! he said gladly. Then Ling touched his temple again and he returned back to normal.

She turned around,winked and said,We'll meet again for my payment. You owe me,Mr. Overprotective,I could have could killed you if I wanted to,I just wanted to help your oh so beloved master. I could just have let him die.Ling looked at him coldly. Well,see ya! Money boy! Then she disappeared inside the forest. Did....she just call you a money boy?! Ming said panickly. *snicker* Interesting,the handsome stranger said. Did.....my master just... smile? Am I seeing correctly? I should get my eyes checked when we get back to the palace,Ming said rubbing her eyes. Go and investigate,the stranger said. Y-Yes,master,Ming stammered while looking at Ling disappearing in the forest.

Ling reached the home of the Qi's. Now,time to go in....but wait,I only have a vest and a short, they'll turn it against me and said that I was fooling around with money boys at Yirong Pavilion,Ling said planning.

(Yirong Pavilion;a brothel for men and women.)

A rich looking lady wearing blue garments passed by and Ling grinned evily. She went near her and touched both her temple and her head and she fainted. She went to a nearby lake, washed away the blood and wore the garments. She went back to the lady and took her to a bed full of money boys at Yirong Pavilion. You're working with the enemy! You left me no choice, lady. Money boys at Yirong will praise me for giving you to them,Ling said and then left her there.

She opened the large castle gates and saw Midari and Xuoru,'sobbing' because they thought that I went 'missing' and 'died'. I don't know. I saw her walking out of her room and she looked like she was going somewhere, Midari said crying. But her last wish was me and her sister,Midari to be happy by marrying each other. And besides she had four children out of wedlock. They aren't mine,Xuoru said playing the sad and innocent card. You're lying! Mommy would never die like that! She said she would survive the torture for us! A young boy said.

What do you mean,Ruru? Midari,big sister,why are you crying? I just went out for a stroll near the cherry blossom tree because it's fall and the stars are extra beautiful and magnificent. Didn't you know that? Ling said innocently.Why? Why didn't you die you slutty *****! Midari thought. You slut! I thought you died! Why are you here?! Xuoru thought. Little sister! You're okay! I thought you were in some kind of danger because you don't know how to cultivate. So I thought you........Midari said crying bitterly. As you see,I'm fine my little cherry blossoms. I said I wouldn't die because I love you,Ling said to the four children standing there crying. Mommy! They said happily and crying tears of joy. Xuan,Haruto,Yuri,Mei......I'll always protect you even if it costs me my life,okay? Ling said with love and compassion as she was hugging them. I swear I will eliminate those who have hurt you. I will make them suffer a gruesome and pain filled death,Hestia's voice thought. As the maids and physicians were dispersing, Midari showed her true colours and said, Why are you still alive you slut! I'll make sure I'll kill you and those brats of yours. And boy,aren't you unlucky? You're marrying the Demon on the Battlefield! He will make you suffer until you regret and kill yourself. Yes. I will make the empress and the elder grandmother not favor you anymore! And we already did you bitch! Xuoru said proudly.

Oh,really? Ling said and went close to them and said as if she were insane,We'll see about that and if you touch my kids......I'd better not tell you because I don't want to ruin the surprise. She said intently and her eyes glowed,full of bloodlust. Then she said sweetly,Kids,let's go inside. I want to cook for you a delicacy that you've never tasted before,okay?Okay,Mommy,they said in sync.

Why did I just feel a chill on my whole body just now? Xuoru and Midari said. She's just a stupid, scared little brat. She doesn't even know how to cultivate. How can she even surpass us,we're at level fifteen and she is below even level one,Midari said. I have something planned for her. I hope Consort Xiao will be happy to oblige,Xuan said while thinking.

Now,wait here while I go prep my ingredients, okay? Ling said with some kind of motherly love. Okay, they said. I have connections to my kitchen back home somehow,I can see it and my weapon room and also my research facility. She grinned and said, Good.....this will make things much more easier for me and I'll make money and rise you from the ground up and take back every single tael that scumbag took from you, Hestia said. But Mommy,how are you going to cook us something coherent and delectable with such limited ingredients and where did you get those clothes? Haruto and Mei said calmly. Who is your father? Xuan and Yuri are calm and innocent like the previous owner of this body but Haruto and Mei emit bloodlust and coldness with their auras. Their father must have been coldblooded to the core,Ling thought.

Haruto,Mei,don't worry. You'll be surprised with what I'm making right now, Ling said from the kitchen. She inhaled deeply and tried to connect with her pantry. She took coffee grounds,coffee powder,baking powder,baking soda and some medicinal fruits. And then she placed them on the table and then she connected with her research facility and took some cotton, elixirs, bandages and antiseptic for their wounds. And placed them in the woven basket on the floor.

There is an oven and a cool place. Wow! At least some of them are merciful...but that doesn't mean I'll just let go of what they've done,no matter how little it may be,I'll punish them the way they deserve,Ling said calmly.

After thirty minutes,she finished making the food and the dessert. It's ready,and I've made a little something for all of you,Ling said and put the food on the table.

Mommy? What is this? I've never seen any food like this before! Yuri said while looking at the food puzzled. It's called soba,now eat up before it gets cold,Ling said and started eating. Okay,they said. They broke off their chopsticks apart and when they took their first bite,it was heavenly. Wow! Mommy! It's delicious! I love it! Haruto said while continuing to stuff his face. Yeah,Mommy,What did you do? It's heavenly! Mei,Yuri and Xuan said.

I'll teach you how to cook all of the dishes I know,but they're alot so keep up,'kay? Ling said calmly as she ate her soba. Okay,they all said. After they finished Yuri asked,Mommy,where is that thing that you told us that you'll give us after we eat? Yeah.....then she went into the cooler and brought out the dessert,cut it into cubes,sprinkled some fruits on them and gave them to eat. What is this Mommy? Mei asked. Just call it......tiramisu. I learnt it from a land that you don't know about yet,Ling said while eating. All of you,eat that candy and see what will happen,Ling pointed it.

They hesitated but they ate it and all their scars and bruises disappeared and their skins were much fairer. Mom,what was that? I don't feel terrible anymore,Mei said. It's an elixir that I made,Ling answered.

The kids washed the dishes and then Ling said, I'm going to the capital to buy you decent clothes and earn a lot of money. Then we can leave here and live a wonderful life just the five of us,okay? Okay,Mommy,they said. Ling made a veil to cover her lower part of the face then went to the capital.

I'm good at everything here,that seems relevant. So,I'll go to the elixir place first then build my own restaurant and then making weapons will be a walk in the park for me,Ling thought. But I'll have to have a representative who will take care of everything because if those bastards know that I'm good at something,they'll just destroy it. I'll have to have a trustworthy person to take care of everything,Ling said while looking at the busy places.

Then she went to an elixir pharmacy. Hello,I'd like to make a pill here and I'll sell it to you if it's relevant, Ling said. If you don't and waste my herbs,I'll kill you! The owner said. O...Okay,Ling stammered. They went to the back room and Ling started mixing herbs. What the hell is this brat doing? The owner thought. There,I'm done,Ling said. *gasp* It's.....I don't believe it! It's the Zhongshan Li Pill! Wait! There is someone who was looking for it! I'll call him right away! The owner said while running outside. After a few minutes,a familiar face appeared at the shop. Here he is. His name is Ming Mitzuzuki. He's been looking for this pill for years! The owner said.

Leave us alone,Ling said coldly. Then he shivered and left. She sat on the table cross legged,removed the veil and said amused, Well, well,well,I'll be damned. Nice to meet you again,Money boy bodyguard. *gasp* You! Of all people,you?! He was ready to remove his sword but Ling swiftly crouched on the table,jumped and touched his temple and he froze in place again. What did you do to me! Ming said struggling. First,I hate it that when you see me,you want kill me. I don't want to break that sword because*licks Ming's forehead* it belonged to someone important to you, Ling said. Then she touched his temple and he returned back to normal. You want my pill because you want to save you three little sisters,she said. What the hell? How did you.....? Ming stammered. Okay,I'll give it to you.....but it's gonna cost you,Ling said bashfully. And your Childe still owes me.

Okay,but come with me please,I'll take you to Childe,Ming said and then they went outside. Ming threw a golden tael on the owner's hands and he looked pleased.

When they got out,Ling looked at a villa a thousand miles away and she was looking at that stranger. Not even a level twenty can spot me from here........ but a little girl who is below level one could. I need to know who she is,the stranger said smiling from the villa.

Ming touched her and they teleported at the entrance of the villa. They went in and went to the back yard and saw him drinking tea.

Long time no see,money boy. Did you forget that you must compensate me? Ling said sitting crossed legged on the green grass. And by the way,why do you keep looking at me? I saw you at that balcony looking at me,she added. Urgh.....how dare you call Childe a money boy? Ming said as he pressed his sword on her neck and blood started oozing. Ling stood up,then at a supernatural speed,she went behind Ming and aimed her finger at his neck. Her nail was grazing him and he started oozing alot of blood. She said coldly and intently, I don't like insolent people like you,Mr. Overprotective. Watch what you say and do,boy! Then she fed him a pill to restore the slit. She touched her neck,saw blood and then licked it from her fingertips and said lazily, What a waste of my blood! Most of it dripped on the ground! For a very adorable and well mannered looking girl,her change of personality at the drop of a hat is really something,Ming thought.

Now.....my compensation,Mister,Ling said. I want all the herbs you can get,she said. As soon as she was given all the herbs,she heard children coming. Daddy! A little girl said. Hey,Dad,A boy said. Your kids? Ling asked. Yeah,he answered. Where's their mother? Ling asked with her piqued curiosity. Their mother is my wife,Maki,he answered.

Did you say......Maki? Ling said with a shocked face then grinned from ear to ear.

Yes,and my name is Yu-Xuan Li,Li said. Lien,Fuji, where is your mother? Li asked the kids. She's in the capital,she said that she's going to check on those tacky garments,Fuji said coldly. I see, Li said while sipping on his tea. Oh,I'd like for you to meet my two kids,Yu-Shu Lien and Yu-Xueli Fuji. Lien waved cutely but Fuji waved coldly.

I heard that you're going to choose your concubines tomorrow,mind if I come? I want to see your taste,money boy. Ling said while looking a cherry blossom petal. Why not? Li shrugged. Before Ling was about to leave she turned around and said,Since you like following me so much.....but you still haven't found out who I am,I'll tell you. My name is Qi Ying Ling from the Qi family. My family hates me basically but act as if they love me infront of others. I have four people that I actually care about. Don't touch them. If you dare to....I don't give a shit who you are,I will kill you and make you suffer. That's all. Even if you try to find out more info,you won't find it. Don't follow me anymore, I'm not worth your time. I'll be giving Ming your medication because I don't want to see you again, you're annoying,Ling said and then left.

But that's where you're wrong. We will meet again. That,I'm sure of it.....Qi Ying Ling,Li said while grinning. I have never seen father smile because of mommy but does it have to be that tom boy princess looking of a woman? Fuji telepathically talked to Lien. You noticed that too huh. We have to find out who she is but we have a lot of things to do,so later,Lien said.

At home......

Hey,kids,I'm back,Ling said while entering the house. Mommy! They said. I have a lot of herbs to make with elixirs. So,I'll teach everything I do and know,okay? But I hope you can keep up, Ling said. We will,they said happily.

My lady,Grandmother and your father are summoning you to attend the party that is held in the main pavilion and your children may attend as well,a maid said politely. Thank you,Erina.Come and help us get ready please. You're dressing up too. You are my trusted maid and I like you,Ling said while patting her head. She blushed and said,Okay, my lady! After they were finished getting ready, they were stunning. They were all wearing matching garments. You look amazing,my lady and you too kids,Erina said happily. I've never seen such beautiful garments. I made them myself including yours,Ling said while fixing the golden hairpins on Yuri and Mei's hair and grooming Haruto and Xuan's hair. Now......let's go,my lady. And they left for the event.

When they entered the pavilion,all the maids, guards,guests and the royal family were amazed. I thought that brat was scrubby but....she's beautiful,they all thought. *gasp* She's......What am I even thinking?But I said we would meet again,Li thought while sipping his wine. They knelt infront of the emperor and they all said,Thank you for inviting us to the party, emperor. You're welcome. Now,celebrate to your heart's content,the emperor laughed heartily. Ling directed the kids and Erina to their places of sitting and started serving the kids. When she stood up from crouching,she looked around and then she saw HIM. She looked flustered for a split second. Then Li smiled at her. Ling,I would like to talk to you in private,the emperor said. Yes,emperor,she said and then they went to the courtyard.

Ling,I know it was a drastic decision to marry Consort Xiao but please understand,it was your mother's wish before she left for Jinbai,he said. Do you even know the state I'm in father? At first, when you found out that I was pregnant, you were hostile toward me and even called me a tramp. You didn't visit me or show me that you cared. I have been living in a shabby pavilion and you don't even know, Ling said while crying. I...... He tried to say something but couldn't. What? What excuse are you trying to come up with this time? Look,since we're a burden, we will leave the day after tomorrow. I will take my kids and Erina with me and you'll never see us again. You abandoned us just like you did with Mom,Ling said. I loved your mother! He said. If you did,would you have slept with Consort Xiao and gave birth to Xuoru? Huh? Tell me! Ling said while crying bitterly. Anyway,I have to go and check on Mei,Erina and the others. I have to go,emperor,Xuoru and your darling Midari are waiting for you. Garbage like me that can't even cultivate shouldn't even be in your presence,she said and then she left. When she was at the door,she wiped the tears,grinned and said, That practice with Aphrodite paid off.

Mother,why don't we say poems about fall? Consort Xiao's kids said. Sure,she smiled. Would your kids mind to compete with mine,Ling? she asked. They don't mind,Ling answered bashfully. Kids,remember the poem that I taught you,she whispered to them.

I hate to admit it but I thought I didn't care when Alethea was reciting those poems for me but they came out as helpful really,Hestia's voice thought. Consort Xiao's kids recited theirs and they were applauded and praised. Hmph! Let's see what your kids can do,she smirked.

Then they started reciting the poem at intervals,

In the autumn night,

Breaking into a pleasant chat.

I stare at,

Rarely seen in Edo,

The moon in the mountain.

(Haruto)

The eyes of hawks,

Would be in the dark,

The quai crys.

I pull out the grey hairs,

And under my pillow,

There is a cricket.

(Yuri)

Drinking the morning green tea,

The monk is calm.

The flowers of chrysanthemum.

(Mei)

Really fragile,

The old mother cries alone.

The friend of the moon.

(Xuan)

The cry of ''Pii''

The last of the voice is so sad.

The night deer.

(The four of them)

Then they bowed and kow towed infront of the emperor and said,I hope grandfather liked our humble poem. That...was.....the most hard poem in the scrolls and all of you said with such precision! The only one who could recite a poem at your age is Yu Xuan-Li,The emperor said shocked. Everyone clapped thunderously. Hmm.....Even your children are a mystery. I want to know more about you every day,Li thought.

The next day.......at the Xi.......

(Xi, where they make announcements.)

Ah!I hope I can be one of the two of the chosen concubines that are about to be chosen,a woman said. No! I will, another woman said. Then they started bickering. No! I will.....back and forth.......

I'm so excited....me too.......I want to become his concubine......women all over the Xi said. Urgh.....I didn't know that it would be this is annoying. I bet Mei and Haruto will look at me sternly for making an excuse for leaving them at home but I'll make them some chocolate so that they won't be mad at me anymore, Ling said as she was looking around.

Who is this tom boy girl? You shouldn't be here,the women said. Every woman here....we are glad that you could join us for the selection of the concubines, an announcer said while holding a scroll. You really think I wanna be here?Ling thought.

Flashback.....

I'll give you all the herbs you can imagine,Li said. You just have to watch and then leave,that's it.

Flashback over.....

I only did this for the herbs and I'll be able to give the kids the life they truly deserve,Ling thought while having no other choice but to stay. Now,the second concubine is Yong Li Men of the Yong family and the apparently,the prince has ordered not to announce the first concubine due to his wishes,the announcer said and then left the stage.

In a private room........

Childe,who do you think will be your first concubine? Ming asked. I don't know either,he answered.

On the seats inside of the Xi......

My lady! I finally found you!You.....need to.....Erina tried to say it but couldn't. Calm down,Eri. Just sit down and tell me what happened,Ling said. Okay. My lady,your father said that you should dress up because you're going to meet someone important, Erina explained. Really? Now? But I have to go back to the house to and check on Haruto and the others, Ling said bored out of her mind. Yes my lady now,Erina said pulling her out of the chair and removing the cherry blossom twig in her mouth.

In the dressing room.....

So,who am I meeting today? Ling asked while being dolled up. I'm afraid I don't know that,my lady,Erina said while putting a hairpin on her left and right bun. Then she helped her to wear her clothes and she looked stunning. She was wearing red and white garments that matched perfectly with her silky light brown hair.

They walked for a few minutes until they reached a villa that was near the Xi. I will be waiting for my lady on the first floor. Your father told me that the person you're meeting is on the third reserved floor in the main door at the end of the hall and....... be careful,my lady,Erina said. Ling ruffed her hair and said,It's okay,Eri. Just go and take care of Haruto,Yuri,Mei and Xuan. You can tell them where I am,Ling said and started going up the stairs.

When she reached the third floor,she walked to the main door and open door. Hm? Hnssvisbdyjs...... Huh? You?! Of all people.....it just had to be you, Ling stood at the entrance looking flustered as ****. He gasped and then smiled and said,I told you we would meet again,Qi Ying Ling,he said.