Minglong

Chapter 288 So this is what I was waiting for...

Bai Xu had actually received news from Wei Jili that Xie Jinhuan was involved in demonic practices, but when the extreme pain of soul extraction and spirit devouring came, he realized how terrifying the Yuan-stealing demonic technique was. His face instantly turned to fear, and he tried to struggle desperately.

But Zheng Lun's sword flashed with blinding lightning, and the hand gripping his throat was like a dragon or python, leaving him no room to struggle. He could only watch helplessly as surging blood energy emanated from his body and flowed into the arm in front of him.

woohoo...

Xie Jinhuan, his body radiating a chilling aura, ignored Bai Xu's struggles and instead turned to look at Bu Qingya:
"What's going on now?"

Ye Hongshang seamlessly switched targets, flicked her wrist to break free of the Soul-Binding Lock, and struck Bai Xu's waist directly. Then, she pulled it back, dragging an invisible object that wrapped around Bu Qingya's body.

Bai Xu, who was still struggling, almost instantly lost all his strength and turned into a walking corpse.

Bu Qingya reacted immediately, but was quickly bound by the chains. The Soul-Binding Lock ignited with a chilling white flame, which spread to Bu Qingya's body, causing him to convulse. Struggling double images appeared around his body.

Nangong Ye stood in front of him, and asked in confusion upon seeing this;

"What are you doing?"

Ye Hongshang sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and used the chains as a medium to dismantle the two souls, responding:

“Our father’s soul has been partially captured. He’s relying on this person’s soul to support his body. Now I’m extracting this person’s soul and sealing it inside his body as a support, which can save his life, but it will take a long time. That body is useless now, so we can kill it.”

Our dad...

Nangong Ye found the way she addressed her a little strange, but since they were sisters who shared a bed, she didn't mind. She just said incredulously:

"Do you know these things?"

Ye Hongshang took over the account and couldn't say too much, so he just closed his eyes and focused on handling the situation.

Seeing this, Nangong Ye didn't want to disturb them, so he went to Xie Jinhuan's side to check on him. He found that Xie Jinhuan's body was surging with blood energy, and his eyes were shifting back and forth. Sensing something was wrong, he quickly took out a pill:
"The pills need to be refined in seven days. This is a 'Slightly Serious Pill' made by Zisu. I'll let you use it first... Ugh~?!"

thump--

The body, which turned into a dried-up corpse in an instant, fell to the ground.

Xie Jinhuan's blood was boiling and his eyes were filled with fervor. He reached out and grabbed Bing Tuotuo, who was wearing a Taoist robe, and started to bite him. Meanwhile, his hands were still kneading dough behind Yuanman's waist, with all five fingers sinking into it.

Linghu Qingmo, who was observing Senior Bu's immortal techniques, was struck dumb upon seeing this lecherous man repeat his old tricks. He rushed over immediately.
"Eh?! Xie Jinhuan, you... Waaah?!"

Xie Jinhuan noticed out of the corner of her eye that Da Momo had also come over. It must be Jinhuan speaking. She hooked her left arm around Da Momo's slender waist and then took a bite from the left and a bite from the right.

Boo boo boo…

"Oh dear! You..."

Ye Hongshang, who was originally focused, opened his eyes upon seeing this, and even thoughtfully woke up Bu Yuehua, who was forced to close her consciousness.

Bu Yuehua suddenly snapped back to reality. She had been worried about her father's situation, but upon seeing the chaotic scene involving the three of them, she blurted out:
"Holy crap~ Tsk tsk tsk..."

……

Nangong Ye, holding the pill, was completely stunned by the kisses. He was so embarrassed when he realized this brat dared to kiss both the older and younger child on the left and right sides of the body at the same time. His face flushed red as he shoved the pill into his mouth.
"Xie Jinhuan! You... Qingmo, don't cover your mouth!"

Seeing Xie Jinhuan go crazy and try to kiss her venerable, aloof master, Linghu Qingmo knew she would have to cover her mouth, so upon hearing the sound, she quickly changed her approach and pinched her chin instead.
"Quickly give him his medicine."

With the master and apprentice working frantically, they finally managed to stuff the pill into their mouths.

Xie Jinhuan had used his Yuan-Stealing Demon Technique several times and was almost 'unrestrained'. With his mouth covered, he randomly pinched and squeezed things with his hands. In comparison, he found that Bing Tuozi's hips were indeed a size larger due to his height, but Mo Mo's hips were also larger than her shoulders...

However, as soon as the pill entered his mouth, a mixture of feelings rushed to his head, and the desire that was about to overwhelm his consciousness receded like a tide, and his mind gradually cleared up.

"Uh……"

Xie Jinhuan's eyes gradually cleared, and he noticed that he was holding two people, one large and one small, both glaring at him with shame and anger. His expression stiffened slightly, and he quickly released the full moon he was holding, took half a step back, and bowed.
"I'm sorry, I was distracted just now. I apologize for everything I did..."

Stab la la...

Nangong Ye and Linghu Qingmo blushed and almost simultaneously gave the lecherous man a shove, but since they were in front of each other, they were mostly embarrassed and quickly stopped.

Nangong Ye quickly straightened his Taoist robe, and it took a great deal of willpower to suppress his emotions and regain his icy demeanor.
"In urgent situations, one must act expediently. I won't hold it against you. Hmm... I'll go take a look."

After saying that, he turned around and ran to Bu Yuehua, putting one hand behind his back and looking at something.

Linghu Qingmo was already furious. After his master left, he gritted his teeth and pinched the lecherous man's lower back hard.

But a "somewhat righteous pill" is ultimately not a righteous evil, so its effects are not that strong.

Xie Jinhuan felt his blood and qi surging like a tide, struggling between being clear-headed and feeling content. He wanted to apologize and coax her, but instead he lowered his head and kissed Momo, which startled Momo so much that she quickly hid next to her master.

He walked over as if possessed, startling the two children who hurriedly dodged and weaved away, like a tyrannical emperor chasing his beloved concubine.

However, this bizarre scene did not last long before Xie Jinhuan suddenly understood—he was waiting to break the restriction, and Bai Xu was waiting for something!
Ye Hongshang carefully treated Bu Qingya's physical condition, and even opened one eye to peek at the three of them bickering.

But halfway there, Ye Hongshang frowned again, turned his gaze to the northwest to carefully sense the surroundings, and said with a furrowed brow:
"Something seems to have happened in the capital."

"what?!"

……
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Half an hour ago.

Not long after Nangong Ye left the Eight Directions Bright Pagoda, a black eagle soared across the sky and arrived above the imperial city.

Lu Wuzhen, dressed in a black and white Taoist robe, stood on the roof of the main hall. Upon seeing this, he waved his hand, and Coal Ball floated down from the air. He then dropped the note in his hand, squatted on the auspicious beast on the roof ridge to ward off evil spirits, and shook his head.
"Gujiguji~"

Lu Wuzhen took good care of the spirit-filled little eagle, and handed it a Bigu Pill full of spiritual energy.

Unexpectedly, the black eagle was very intelligent. Perhaps feeling that the gift was too valuable, it showed its gratitude with a look of shock before flapping its wings and flying away without looking back.

"Oh, they're quite polite."

Lu Wuzhen shook his head and smiled before unfolding the rolled-up paper to examine its contents.

But the smile immediately vanished.

Call ~
In the blink of an eye, Lu Wuzhen appeared outside the imperial bedchamber, his face ashen and devoid of any emotion: "Inform His Majesty that I have important matters to report."

Cao Fo'er stood outside the palace gate, half asleep with her hands tucked into her sleeves. She opened her eyes at the sound and saw that Lu Wuzhen was speaking in a commanding tone. He didn't bother with the nonsense that the emperor had already retired for the night. He raised his hand and pushed open the palace gate.

Upon hearing Xie Jinhuan's words, Zhao Xiao hadn't slept a wink for the past two days. He would almost immediately get up from the dragon bed at the slightest sound outside.

"What urgent matter does Master Lu have to discuss?"

Lu Wuzhen strode into the imperial bedchamber and handed the note to the emperor:

"Xie Jinhuan has investigated thoroughly and has not yet made it public. Your Majesty, please take a look."

Zhao Xiao took the paper, glanced at it, and his expression turned to shock:

"This...no wonder Jin Huan is so cautious...who are Wei Wuyi's connections in the capital?"

"There are no fewer than two hundred cultivators who are closely associated with him, but he is the only one who poses the greatest threat."

"Is Sect Leader Lu confident?"

"Have."

Lu Wuzhen responded without hesitation, but still said solemnly:
"But we can't take action inside the city, otherwise the civilian casualties will be heavy, and even with Monk Wuxin present, it will be difficult to avoid. We need to find a legitimate reason to transfer Wei Wuyi out of the capital before the incident occurs, and I will take action on the way."

"However, Wei Yin confessed that one of His Majesty's inside men holds a high-ranking position and used to be a retainer of the Prince of Dan's mansion. If I leave, His Majesty's safety may be in jeopardy..."

Zhao Xiao put his hands behind his back and pondered for a moment:

"Fan Li nurtured the former crown prince for twenty years, only to have the prince murdered by a sorcerer. All his efforts were in vain, and now he has no power whatsoever. It's impossible for him to have any connection with the Underworld Cult. I can entrust Fan Li, Wu Zheng, Cao Fo'er, and others to protect him, and also..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Wuzhen raised his hand.

Zhao Xiao paused, and Cao Fo'er, who was standing at the palace gate, also raised her face and looked towards the east side of the imperial city.

Choking——

boom!
The next instant, a dazzling blade of light appeared on the east side of the imperial city, illuminating almost half of the eastern city.

Immediately following was a terrifying roar as the earth cracked open, causing even the Penglai Palace, deep within the imperial city, to tremble slightly.

Rumbling--

Zhao Xiao was startled, while Lu Wuzhen had already flashed outside the hall. What he saw was that the eight-story, all-seeing Eight-Direction Pagoda was missing a corner, the cut was smooth, as if it had been cut off by a god.

But a moment later, a figure rose into the air from within the complex, holding a pale gold sword, and flew into the distance like a black meteor.

"Oh no, it's Xiang Wangling!"

When Cao Fo'er saw that the martial arts weapon she had once used to deal with the Corpse Ancestor had been forcibly taken by Wei Wuyi, her expression changed drastically.

Lu Wuzhen was also furious, guessing that Wei Wuyi must have sensed the danger and was now desperately trying to escape.

He was just thinking about how to deal with Wei Wuyi within the city when the latter took the initiative to run out of the city, which suited him perfectly. He immediately gave chase through the air, but still didn't forget to remind him:
"Quickly send His Majesty to the Xuanwu Palace to recuperate. Remember to guard it strictly until I return."

Although Zhao Xiao was worried that the Demon-Slaying Divine Weapon would fall into the hands of evil cultivators, he was even more concerned about the safety of Lu Wuzhen, and he instructed him:

"Master Lu, please remember to prioritize your own safety. Weapons can be made again, but people cannot be replaced once they are gone."

Before the words were finished, a bolt of lightning streaked across the night sky and disappeared into the horizon.

The once calm capital city was now in a state of shock, its streets and alleys turning into boiling water as countless figures leaped onto rooftops to look towards the Imperial Observatory, bewildered by what had happened.

As always, those from Xiaoyao Cave scattered like fleas after their nest had been disturbed. Bu Hanying ran while looking back:

"What happened?"

"It seems the Corpse Ancestor has emerged from seclusion!"

"Huh? The Corpse Ancestor was buried beneath the Imperial Observatory?"

"if not?"

……

Inside the Princess's residence, Zhao Ling, who was drinking alone in her sorrow, also leaped onto the roof. But when she came out, there was no trace of anyone in the sky, and she couldn't help but look puzzled.

Meanwhile, Steward Hou, who had been keeping watch in the garden, had seen the general outline of the events. Now, he stood loyally by the Princess's side, stroking his mustache and pondering:

"If this octagonal, all-encompassing pagoda is missing a corner, will it become a seven-cornered or a nine-cornered structure?"

"what?"

……

Inside the Imperial Academy, several alarmed Confucian scholars rushed towards the capital to provide reinforcements, while Fan Li looked towards the outskirts of the city:
"Who was causing trouble at the Imperial Observatory just now?"

Wu Zheng, sword in hand, scanned the skies above the city, finally locking onto a figure above the palace, his eyes wide with astonishment:

"On the night of the full moon, atop the imperial city, this aura, this courage, this sword intent—could it be that Wei Wuyi has broken through to the sixth realm?"

Fan Li was on high alert, carefully searching for a long time following the gaze, finally glaring angrily:

"Those are the lion statues on the roof. If you're blind, don't report military intelligence!"

"is it?"

"Stop looking, let's go to the capital to protect the emperor..."

"Oh……"

……

(End of this chapter)