I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 462 You Deserve an Explanation! (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets)

After passing through layers of restrictions, the group finally arrived at the deepest part of the cave.

Here stands a white jade altar, upon which floats a strange black and white cocoon. The surface of the cocoon is swirling with yin and yang energies, sometimes transforming into swimming fish, sometimes solidifying into a tai chi symbol.

The Holy Lord's voice unconsciously lowered: "This is the Yin-Yang Gu. It has been dormant for three hundred years, never before..."

Before the words were even finished, the cocoon that had been dormant for many years suddenly began to tremble violently!

The black and white energies spun wildly, forming a giant tai chi symbol above the altar.

Even more shockingly, the cocoon began to slowly crack open, revealing a pair of crystal-clear insect wings!

Mabu exclaimed in shock, "How...how is this possible?! The Yin-Yang Gu has actually awakened?!"

Li Chen gazed thoughtfully at this strange scene, then asked softly, "May I touch it?"

There was no other way; simply looking at the system task wasn't enough, so Li Chen needed to touch it and take a look.

A glint flashed in the Holy Lord's eyes, and he said directly, "Since the Yin-Yang Gu is destined for you, young master, why not give it to you?"

"What?!" Even the elders of the Bai Miao tribe couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The Yin-Yang Gu is the clan's most prized treasure! How can we just give it away like that?

But when Mabu gave them a sharp look, the tribesmen immediately fell silent.

Ma Bu's mind was in turmoil: For hundreds of years, no one had been able to tame the Yin-Yang Gu, and even if it was given to him by the Holy Lord, this Young Master Li could not.
His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a clear chirping of insects.

The Yin-Yang Gu that had completely emerged from its cocoon transformed into a stream of light and plunged directly into Li Chen's palm!
Even more miraculously, a faint Tai Chi mark appeared on Li Chen's hand and began to rotate, while the Yin-Yang Gu excitedly chirped.

"You've acknowledged me as your master?!" Mabu's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.

This divine Gu, which had slumbered in his clan for three hundred years, actually took the initiative to recognize Li Chen as its master the moment they met?!
And judging from the looks of it, they were begging Li Chen to take them in.

Upon seeing this, the Holy Lord revealed a meaningful smile.

He didn't find this surprising. Since Li Chen was an emperor, he must have the purple aura that symbolized the emperor, which was exactly what the Gu worms liked the most.

Cultivating near Li Chen would also be of great benefit to the Gu worms.

This is enough to prove that Li Chen is indeed an outstanding person.

Meanwhile, Ma Hei, standing to the side, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and secretly rejoiced at his earlier persistence.

Indeed, in the face of true destiny, all rules are meaningless!
Next, the Holy Lord clapped his hands and exclaimed, "The Yin-Yang Gu has recognized its master! Young Master Li is indeed a noble person of our Holy Land! Ma Hei and Ma Bu, you two prepare a banquet of the highest standard. I will personally entertain Young Master Li and give him a welcome feast."

Ma Hei immediately agreed, turned around, and quickly left to prepare.

Despite being full of doubts, Mabu could only retreat.

Li Chen knew that the people of Southern Xinjiang were warm and hospitable, and now that he had received their family's most prized possession, he couldn't refuse, so he nodded in agreement.

But he still had some curiosity: Where did that girl Li Meng go?

However, with so many people around and so much to talk about, he didn't ask any further questions.

Under the personal guidance of the Holy Lord, Li Chen and his group arrived at the Holy Temple.

This magnificent hall, built against the mountain, is entirely made of obsidian. Inside, seventy-two coiled serpent pillars are entwined with living golden serpents, emanating a faint sense of oppression.

They hadn't gone far when Mabu caught up with Mahei, grabbed his sleeve, and asked with a dark face, "You have to give me an explanation!"

Ma Hei looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "Even I and the Holy Lord are acting this way, can't you tell who Young Master Li is? His surname is Li!"

Mabu was taken aback at first, then his expression changed drastically. The Li family in the capital were most likely royalty; for even the Holy Lord to treat them with such courtesy...
He slapped himself hard: "I'm so incredibly stupid!"

After saying that, he turned and ran, even more anxious than Mahei, to prepare for the banquet.

The banquet that evening was indeed extremely luxurious.

In the center of the temple stood a ten-zhang-long rosewood table, laden with delicacies unique to the southern border: golden-winged centipedes fried until crispy, blood jade scorpions steamed until translucent, and soup made from "spirit silkworm gu" fed with century-old lingzhi mushrooms.

Of course, there are also delicacies that ordinary people would consider delicious, such as roasted golden-brown and oily rock sheep, wild boar meat marinated in wildflower honey, and "Drunken Immortal Wine" aged for thirty years.

At first, Daoist Yangci was somewhat resistant to these insect feasts, but after taking a bite, his eyes lit up and he kept eating.

Zhu Zhuying, standing nearby, stared in disbelief: "Daoist Master, weren't you just talking about these things?"

"Miss Zhu, it is my ignorance that has led me astray!"

"I'm eating heartily," said Master Yangci as he spoke.

"These are all priceless treasures! Look at this 'Nine Transformations Heavenly Silkworm Gu,' eating just one is equivalent to three years of arduous cultivation. And this 'Blood Jade Scorpion' is even more..."

According to him, where can't you find beef and fine wine? These insects are a rare breed, and it's good enough if you can even get some; it's all thanks to the Holy Lord for giving face to His Majesty Li Chen.

Even if I revealed my identity, I probably wouldn't receive this treatment.

Just then, Li Meng, who had been missing for a long time, finally appeared at the palace gate.

Her face flushed, she cautiously walked to Li Chen's side.

When Li Chen saw the beautiful woman appear, he asked, "Where did you go just now?"

Li Meng took out an exquisite silver bracelet from her bosom: "Didn't you want this? I'll go get it for you."

Li Chen smiled and took the bracelet, then deliberately tickled her palm lightly: "You've kept me waiting, how should I punish you?"

Li Meng's ears immediately turned bright red, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

Just then, she caught a glimpse of the Holy Lord on the main throne out of the corner of her eye and exclaimed in surprise, "Father? Why are you back?"

The Holy Lord's hand holding the wine glass froze, inwardly both amused and exasperated: I've been here for ages! And I've been sitting here the whole time. You little girl, your eyes haven't left Young Master Li since you walked in, and now you're only just seeing your own father?
But he didn't show it on his face, only coughing lightly: "Meng'er, why don't you come over and toast Young Master Li?"

Li Meng then seemed to wake up from a dream and hurriedly went to grab the wine pot, but her hand trembled and the wine spilled all over Li Chen.

She was so anxious she was almost crying, frantically trying to wipe herself, but Li Chen grabbed her wrist: "It's alright, I was just thinking of changing anyway, why don't you take me?"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

The Holy Lord nearly spat out his drink, while Ma Hei and Ma Bu were completely dumbfounded.

Li Meng was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground, but under the teasing gazes of the crowd, she still nodded with a blush on her face.
The atmosphere at the banquet immediately became even more lively. The Holy Lord watched his daughter and Li Chen's departing figures, thoughtfully stroking his wine glass.

The Yin-Yang Gu has recognized its master, the beloved daughter is infatuated, and it seems His Majesty has also accepted the bracelet.

All of this is good news for the Holy Lord. He didn't know how to develop the Holy Land of Witchcraft and Sorcery, but now he has found a ready-made patron.

It's truly a case of searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly.

If I had known it was this simple, I would have wasted half a day going out to chat with that old fox, the Prince of Zhennan.

Of everyone present, only Chi Chuan had a strong opinion. He was about to get up when he was stopped by Ma Bu next to him: "You sit down!"

(End of this chapter)