Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 53 The Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Princess, Leng Xiao! A Moonlit Test!

Moonlight's gaze fell on Chu Zichen at the same time.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. The young pastor who was once showing his talent and had cunning methods has now grown into a handsome young man. The immaturity between his brows has faded, and he has gained more of the vigor and composure of a young man.

A fleeting, almost imperceptible look of surprise and deep inquiry flashed across Yueye's eyes, but it was quickly and perfectly concealed, transforming into a gentle and polite smile.

"Mr. Chu? It's been a long time. Two years have passed, and you are even more charming than before."

Before the words were finished, a voice, tinged with a hint of coquettishness and curiosity, rang out from beside Yueye:
"Sister Yue, is this the interesting priest you mentioned? He doesn't seem that special!"

The speaker was a girl standing beside Yueye.

In stark contrast to the understated elegance of the moonlit night, she wore a fiery red dress.

The tight cut perfectly outlines her stunning figure, with breathtaking curves at the chest.

However, the face that adorned this one was that of a fair-skinned, youthful girl with large, innocent eyes that sparkled with a mixture of confusion and curiosity, revealing a touch of wildness and purity.

The stark contrast created a unique charm in her.

Her true identity is Leng Xiao, the princess of the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan.

"Xiaoxiao, don't be rude." Yueye gently scolded, then turned to Chu Zichen, her smile deepening, "Mr. Chu, you've come to visit today for more than just a simple reunion, haven't you?"

Chu Zichen remained calm and nodded slightly: "President Yueye has discerning eyes. To be honest, I have come here today with a request."

He paused for a moment, then carefully chose his words: "I and a few of my friends are a little short on cash lately and would like to join your chamber of commerce. We're open to any job, whether it's odd jobs or security work."

Upon hearing this, Yueye's eyes flashed, and the slight smile on her lips deepened.

Although Chu Zichen did not say it directly, she had already guessed his true purpose.

She had seen similar situations far too many times.

Whether it's human demon hunters wanting to infiltrate demon territory to carry out missions, or demon scouts wanting to sneak into the heart of the Alliance to gather intelligence, both sides will seek the cover of the Free Merchant Guild.

As a leading firm, the Moonlit Merchant Guild naturally often serves as a "stepping stone" for both parties.

She was already used to this; the chamber of commerce's unspoken rule for such business was to turn a blind eye, take the money, provide security, and not investigate further.

“I see.” Moonlight’s voice was still clear and melodious. “The Chamber of Commerce values ​​integrity above all else and is happy to provide convenience for partners seeking cooperation. Since Mr. Chu has this intention, and we are old acquaintances, I will naturally help you with this small favor.”

Chu Zichen felt a slight sense of relief: "Thank you for your kindness, President."

Moonlight continued, "However... having Mr. Chu and your friends do odd jobs at our Moonlight Merchant Guild would be a waste of their talents. How about you serve as members of my personal guard and accompany me to protect my safety? What do you think, Mr. Chu?"

"I will follow the president's arrangements," Chu Zichen replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

“Good.” Moonlight nodded in satisfaction. “It’s also a good coincidence. In three days, our merchant guild will be transporting an important shipment from Starseeking City to the Demon Clan’s central area. Mr. Chu and his party will serve as my personal guard and travel with the convoy.”

"Understood. We will arrive on time in three days." Chu Zichen bowed in thanks. With the matter resolved smoothly, he felt relieved and was about to take his leave when he said, "Then I won't bother the president any longer. I will repay your kindness later."

"Wait," Yueye suddenly called out to him.

Chu Zichen paused, looked up, and saw a perfectly timed smile on Yueye's face, tinged with a hint of embarrassment and confusion.

"Mr. Chu, since you are a priest and possess the long-lost life magic, could you do me a small favor?"

Life magic? Upon hearing this, Chu Zichen realized that after getting to know him, Yueye had secretly investigated him and found out that he possessed the long-lost life magic.

"Please speak, Chairman."

“Lately… I wonder if it’s due to overwork,” Yueye frowned slightly, raising a hand to gracefully press her chest, “I feel that the flow of spiritual energy within my body is sometimes sluggish, and my blood and qi seem to be not very smooth, and I often feel mentally fatigued. I would like to ask Mr. Chu to take a look… whether I am truly unwell?”

Listening from the side, Leng Xiao's innocent yet alluring eyes widened as she glanced suspiciously at Yue Ye, then at Chu Zichen.

Sister Yue was fine just now, how come she suddenly feels "unwell"?

She opened her mouth to say something, but saw Yueye glance at her without making a sound, her eyes containing a deep meaning that told her to shut up.

Leng Xiao immediately swallowed her question, pursed her lips, crossed her arms, and leaned against the side to watch the show.

Chu Zichen remained expressionless and gave a slight bow: "It is my honor to serve the president. May I ask what kind of treatment the president requires?"

A satisfied smile curved Yueye's lips as she pointed to an elegant and refined quiet room beside her: "Please come with me to the inner room, Mr. Chu."

She glanced at Leng Xiao again, "Xiao Xiao, wait outside for a while."

Chu Zichen nodded and followed the graceful figure of Yueye into the quiet room filled with a faint fragrance.

The door closed gently behind him.

Outside the door, only Leng Xiao, whose face clearly showed her curiosity, remained, wondering what Sister Yue was up to.

In the quiet room, Yueye gracefully sat down beside a soft couch, raised her wrist, gently rolled up her sleeve to reveal a section of her fair wrist, as white as snow, and extended it to Chu Zichen, her posture dignified yet carrying a hint of a subtle test: "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Chu."

Chu Zichen approached, but instead of making direct contact, he lightly pressed a few inches above her wrist.

He slowly closed his eyes, a flash of green light appeared at his fingertips, and then an extremely pure, powerful, and infinitely vibrant life force silently enveloped Yueye's wrist and quickly spread throughout her body.

Moonlight's pupils contracted slightly in an instant!

The vibrant energy flowed through her meridians like a warm stream, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort wherever it passed, as if every cell was rejoicing.

The light magic of human priests was originally a deadly poison to the demon race.

But Chu Zichen's life magic is an unparalleled blessing for both humans and demons.

On the surface, Yueye maintained a gentle smile, but in secret, she activated a unique magic belonging to the Moon Demon Clan, which transformed into invisible tentacles, carefully reaching towards Chu Zichen's body.

Her purpose was clear: first, to ascertain Chu Zichen's current cultivation level; and second, to delve into the origin of his life magic, analyze it, and perhaps make it work for her in the future.

Chu Zichen closed his eyes, but a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

His subtle movements under the moonlight naturally did not escape his keen eyes.

"President Yueye's health is fine," Chu Zichen said slowly, his voice calm and even. "The slight sluggishness in the flow of spiritual energy is due to a slight fluctuation in her emotions and excessive thinking. The feeling of poor blood circulation is probably related to the mental and physical strain caused by the large-scale operation of your guild."

As he spoke harmless and polite words, his boundless life force suddenly contracted, becoming like a gentle stream that seeped more subtly into every part of Yueye's body.

In the very next second, something unexpected happened!

A gray energy, far more bizarre and obscure than the life force, invaded Yueye's mind in an instant, like an invisible leech, silently condensing and lurking in the deepest part of her consciousness!
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(End of this chapter)