Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

Although they are siblings, Mingkong's injuries are the priority...

Chapter 153 Xiao Zhi: Am I the only one who doesn't have one?

Chu Mingkong stared at the reply on the note, muttering absentmindedly, "The Yin energy hasn't dissipated yet...?"

It seems like it's been quite a while, from the end of the Crescent Kingdom incident until now.

The day of intense yin energy, which began without our knowledge, lasted for an unknown period of time.

[Chu Mingkong: So it's because it's been going on for too long?]

[Yun Nongyu: Slightly? According to the few ancient records available, it's about ten days late now, which isn't particularly long, but unfortunately, we haven't heard of any discovery of that mysterious realm that only appears during the Yin hour.]

Yun Nongyu was not one to speak or comment casually. Chu Mingkong's serious inquiry meant he must be seeking reliable information.

However, this "yin time" may have occurred many times in the world, but only a few times have been recorded in writing. We cannot draw conclusions based on just one or two instances. Perhaps the "yin time" can indeed be extended by ten days or half a month?

However, there are countless celestial phenomena in the world. If the timing of a celestial phenomenon is off by more than half a month, it is already quite outrageous. She can only make a rough judgment based on her intuition.

Chu Mingkong understood her meaning, and his feelings were complicated.

Yun Nongyu, when she says things like "I was just mentioning it casually, don't take it to heart," is actually always right, because she wouldn't mention something if she wasn't absolutely sure.

[Chu Mingkong: Does Daoist Yun know about the auction in the East Sea, and how he observed the Yin-gathering star phenomenon and discovered a coffin?]

Yun Nongyu, thousands of miles away, was stunned by this information. A coffin? The entire Gathering Yin Star Phenomenon resembled a coffin, or was it that there were coffins flying in the sky?

[Yun Nongyu: Is there such a shocking thing? I've never heard of it.]

Chu Mingkong was surprised that she was unaware of the situation; how could such a big thing not have been reported from the East China Sea?

However, he quickly felt relieved and realized that it wasn't impossible. During his few days in the East China Sea, he encountered the Yin time, and all sorts of strange things happened frequently. Just take the situation of the giant Buddha in the Abyss Trench, for example. It is still being discussed, and it is normal that it overshadowed the auction.

The Abyss has given rise to Buddhist artifacts, and with the cultivators of this world, and even ordinary people, there is a strange desire to conquer that dualistic power. Chu Mingkong has been hearing some strange rumors in the teahouse these days.

It is said that some brothels have launched special services, including having women dressed as the colossal Buddha/nun/Bodhisattva from the Abyss, allowing customers to unleash their desire for conquest.

—Ha! You monster! I don't care if you're a monk or a nun, an immortal or a demon, as long as you have a hole in your body, I will subdue you, you evil spirit of the abyss, with my demon-subduing staff!

It's...quite mysterious.

Chu Mingkong immediately recounted the entire auction in detail.

[Chu Mingkong: That's roughly how it happened. If it wasn't an illusion, there really was a coffin in the constellation, and many cultivators witnessed it at the time.]

Yun Nongyu remained lost in thought for a long time. She had been studying divination and astrology, and she never imagined that someone in ancient times could interfere with the Yin time with their own power.

Many things are not accidental. Could the strange prolongation of the Yin hour be related to that coffin? What is the purpose of this act of directly borrowing the power of heaven and earth?

Lost in thought, she unconsciously knocked over a teacup. Tea spilled down the table and dripped onto her bare, jade-like feet. The coolness of the water flowed between her delicate, rosy toes, pulling her back from her reverie.

Chu Mingkong waited for a long time with the note before receiving Yun Nongyu's reply.

[Yun Nongyu: In a few days, I will personally go to Medicine King Valley to borrow that treasure and try my hand at stargazing. If I make any new discoveries, I will discuss them with Your Highness.]

Chu Mingkong could have expected this outcome, but he had to figure out how to bring Yun Nongyu back to Xiling. He was going to keep this female Taoist priest in Xiling no matter what!

[Chu Mingkong: Alright, then, Daoist Yun, whatever discoveries you make, please come to Xiling in person and tell me all about them!]

Yun Nongyu hadn't thought that far ahead; her mind was completely filled with this suddenly learned information. She never expected that, apart from the huge situation that had occurred in the Abyss of the East Sea, such a strange thing would happen at the auction!

On the other side, Zuo Qiuchi was puzzled: why hadn't Yun Nongyu replied to me for so long!

"Mingkong, come here. Is my paper sticker broken? Get me a new one right away."

......

At this moment, Xiao Yunhan was rushing home on her sword, traversing unimportant routes at top speed.

When they encounter disciples from allied sects, they stop to ask if they have encountered any Yin Shi people, and they also invite them to go fishing together. In the desolate wilderness, they loudly call out titles such as "Chu Mingkong" or "Your Highness Mingkong".

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Chu Mingkong had gotten lost in the mountains.

Unfortunately, they didn't encounter any underworld figures coming to their deaths along the way.

"We're already near Xiling, and it's been so peaceful the whole way. Have those Yin Shi people quieted down, or have they disappeared?" Xiao Yunhan wondered.

But I don't take it to heart. It's better not to run into it; it would be a big problem if I ran into it everywhere.

"Senior Sister Xiao, then we won't disturb your visit any longer. Farewell!" The female disciple from Xiaoxiang Qin Academy, who had spent half the day fishing with Xiao Yunhan, bowed and said goodbye.

"Yes, have a safe journey." Xiao Yunhan said goodbye casually, without lingering, and flew directly towards Tianya City.

I wonder how Mingkong is doing. I hope he is doing well.

......

Since the last time Pei Mi's pregnancy test showed good signs, Xiao Zhi has been visiting her courtyard quite often these days.

The main reason was that she wanted to give herself an excuse, to tell herself that the occasional use of the auspicious cloud jade pendant was an exception, and that if she tried a few more times, she might find out the truth. As a result, Pei Mi got pregnant every time she took a pregnancy test!

Of course, Xiao Zhi's presence near the Empress and her daughter's courtyard was conditional—Gu Jun Gui was also in the courtyard.

Gu Jungui would often take his cat and daughter, Jiao'er, for walks around the various courtyards, making it an essential part of his daily routine.

With the arrival of the little princesses, Xiao Zhi's wandering around can be understood as him being concerned about his granddaughters and attracted by them.

If it weren't for the little princesses, given Xiao Zhi's relationship with Pei Mi, if she were to wander around the courtyard, she would surely be seen by Xiao Zhi as a beast deliberately looking for trouble!

It's a bit of a pity today, Gu Jun Gui didn't go to Pei Mi's place to visit the cats and the girl, but instead went to visit the Empress Dowager and her daughter.

Yongzhen was one of the most diligent girls in Chu Mingkong's group. If Chu Mingkong didn't go to see her, she would usually be in the library reading cultivation techniques and ancient books.

There were only Gu Jungui and Madam Zhen in the courtyard, along with two unsteady little maids.

Xiao Zhi was looking forward to when Gu Jun Gui would visit Pei Mi again. While waiting, she took out the jade pendant and her expression immediately turned to surprise.

She stared in disbelief at the jade pendant with its auspicious cloud-like color!

Walking a few steps away from the courtyard... the jade pendant turned white again, just like an icy jadeite from an old mine.

As I took a few steps closer to the courtyard... the jade pendant transformed into auspicious clouds at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The Queen Consort of Chu stood there, stunned and bewildered.

"Yongzhen isn't in the courtyard either. Is it Madam Zhen or Gu Jungui this time?"

Wait a minute, does this mean all these older women from out of town have Mingkong's bloodline, but I don't...?

Chapter 154 Just Try Once, There Won't Be Any

If she were in a rational state, Xiao Zhi would definitely use the controlled variable method to find a way to pull Gu Jun Gui and Madam Zhen out and examine them separately to see which old woman was being so reckless as to secretly carry Ming Kong's child!

She clearly didn't...

However, Xiao Zhi couldn't calm down right now. With two little maids inside, she couldn't just go in and question them directly, not wanting to ruin the harmony and leave the young girls in a heavy atmosphere in the mansion.

Furthermore, the current situation of "finding a pregnant woman with Mingkong's child in every courtyard she visits" makes it difficult for Xiao Zhi to calm down and properly investigate and examine the matter.

Apart from Chu Mingkong, there were no male servants in Qingxin Mansion. The maids they chose all had some cultivation, so they could easily handle even the most physically demanding tasks without needing any help from the men.

So whether it's Gu Jun Gui or Madam Zhen, unless they are women who can have children on their own, the child can only be Chu Ming Kong's!

Xiao Zhi didn't have time to rush in for a thorough inspection. Without saying a word, she headed straight for the City Lord's Pavilion, eager to find out if Wan Hua, that big-eyed guy with thick eyebrows, had also been secretly doing something unethical!

"Wan Hua! Where is she? Come out now!" Xiao Zhi rushed back to the City Lord's Pavilion, her steps hurried as if she could grab Wan Hua and bring her to her. Her proud breasts swayed in a captivating wave, but she still had a bit of a fixation on "elegance," so she didn't rush to shout "Come out here, you old hag!"

Unlike Xiao Zhi, who frequently returned to Qingxin Mansion, Wan Hua was still at her desk reviewing memorials. However, she no longer needed to deal with them herself; she would simply review and examine them afterward to see how Tianya Tower had handled the situation and whether anyone had abused their power for personal gain.

Suddenly hearing the "thump thump thump" of footsteps outside, a hint of amused confusion flashed across her mature face.

"Zhi'er, what's wrong with you now? Are you just looking for trouble and throwing a tantrum?"

"You're the one who's having an episode!" Xiao Zhi lifted the beaded curtain and walked in, scolding her. Then she carefully examined Wan Hua to see if her composure was genuine or not.

"So what exactly are you trying to stir up trouble for? You haven't been bothered by Mingkong lately, so you're feeling frustrated and looking for trouble, right?" Wan Hua put away the memorial and neatly pushed it aside. He had no interest in dealing with it anymore and just wanted to see what Xiao Zhi was up to.

Xiao Zhi, however, looked suspicious and mysterious. She took out a piece of white jade pendant, brought it close to Wan Hua, and shook it several times. Seeing that Wan Hua was so innocent, Xiao Zhi immediately felt relieved.

When was the last time you were intimate with Mingkong?

"Are you crazy?!" This time it was Wan Hua's turn to retort.

Xiao Zhi, you're deliberately bringing up things you shouldn't, aren't you? I know you secretly accompanied Mingkong to the East Sea for a month, and your Dao'er has been thoroughly messed with!

Wan Hua had misunderstood. What Xiao Zhi was actually thinking about was when Ming Kong had committed the crime against her recently, and how many times she had come down in private. It was just that the time hadn't come for the jade pendant to take effect yet. As a result, Wan Hua thought that she had come to show off how enjoyable and frequent her sex life with Chu Ming Kong was.

"Why are you swearing... Let's not talk about that. I have a question for you. Who do you think will get pregnant with Mingkong's child?"

This topic is so lively... Wan Hua was puzzled, but still shared his thoughts:

"I think it's Rong'er. I made a bet with her before that I would tell her a secret, and I managed to get a lot of information out of her. Mingkong used to take care of her 'front' and 'back' whenever he had free time, and he still does now."

I even suspect that Mingkong made Rong'er change back into men's robes now to make things easier. Pulling down those trousers reveals a round, tender, white peach-like bottom, making it easy to get down to business. Then, pulling the trousers up again can easily cover it up.

Women's palace dresses seem to be able to do the same thing, simply by lifting them up. However, there are many different types of dresses, some with linings, some with leggings, and some with underpants underneath, making them quite complicated.

If the movements are too large or too wild, it is easy to wrinkle the skirt, which is very inconvenient to cover up and deal with afterward. Men's robes do not have so many steps.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi's train of thought was somewhat swayed, and she realized that what Wan Hua said seemed to make a lot of sense. She murmured and sighed:

"So that's why there was such a mystery involved...!"

"No, what exactly are you trying to say by asking this? You've been talking nonsense ever since you got back." Wan Hua steered the conversation back on track, picked up a pot of tea to moisten her throat, making her rosy cheeks even more radiant and alluring.

Xiao Zhi stammered, speaking in a hypothetical tone with feigned seriousness:

"...That's right, Mingkong has connections with Pei Mi, right? What if Pei Mi is pregnant? I'm just speculating, after all, it's not impossible. I don't mean to say she's pregnant, Wanhua, don't overthink it."

Wan Hua scrutinized Xiao Zhi with a suspicious gaze; the more he spoke, the more suspicious it seemed.

"If it's here, it's here. That's perfect. The incense in the manor will be burning brighter again. Before, I had to address Pei Mi as 'Your Majesty the Empress.' From now on, when she sees me, she'll have to bow and greet me sweetly with 'Greetings to Mother-in-law.'"

This seems pretty good, doesn't it?

Xiao Zhi imagined in her mind that if Ming Kong were to acknowledge Pei Mi's lineage, Pei Mi would have to come over, serve tea and water, and greet her with "Mother-in-law, your daughter-in-law greets you!"

But that's not the key point.

"But Wan Hua, you also have to think about it. Ming Kong is just like Yun Han. They love babies to bits. Take Cat Cat's mother, for example. Chu Ming Kong went to great lengths to find her and coax her. Now that Pei Mi has a baby to back her up, won't she turn the world upside down?"