Free Web NovelChapter 1323: Chapter 511: Sikong Zuiyue’s True Face! Another Pair of Sisters? (Part 2)
"Secondly, I don’t wish to offend you either. The imperial body is indeed important, but if you’re dead, what talk is there of immortality?"
Sikong Zuiyue had personally witnessed Chen Mo’s methods, and "powerful" couldn’t even begin to describe them; it was a terrifying force on an entirely different level!
Faced with an endless tide of corpses, the ancient emperor from a thousand years ago, and the Heaven and Earth Array, he could still escape unscathed. Moreover, there were several Ultimate Venerables present this time... Even if Chen Mo were killed by luck, one would still have to endure the wrath of Consort Yu and the Empress!
Although Jiang Wangye claimed that as long as the nation’s fortune was strong, it could suppress everything, ultimately, nobody knew what the situation would truly be, and who would be willing to risk their life?
"Since the Jiang Family is so confident, they’ve either prepared behind the scenes or intend to use us as pawns. This is a simple truth that the other two families can naturally see," Sikong Zuiyue said. "However, given their own grudges against you, they can use this opportunity to eliminate you, which is a mutual self-use. But for my Sikong family, there’s no need to wade into this muddy water."
Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and said, "If that’s the case, why did you sign the contract?"
Sikong Zuiyue sneered coldly and said, "Jiang Wangye has already revealed all his cards. If I didn’t sign, do you think the other three families would easily let me leave?"
She paused, then continued, "However, Jiang Wangye wouldn’t dare push us too hard. Those clauses don’t have significant constraints; at most, it’s just going through the motions. You should be extra cautious."
Chen Mo, indifferent, asked, "What do you need me to do?"
Where there’s gain, there must be recompense.
The other party risked estrangement with the three major families to specifically come and warn him, certainly with some motive of their own.
Sikong Zuiyue hesitated for a moment, then softly said, "There is indeed something I need your help with... You’re a Heavenly Qilin Guard Thousand Households, so you might have a chance to meet Commander Wei, right?"
Chen Mo questioned, "You have business with Commander Wei?"
Sikong Zuiyue shook her head, "It’s not him, it’s the girl beside him. She’s my sister..."
"Girl?"
Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Is your sister called Qing Lin?"
Sikong Zuiyue was startled and, realizing quickly, her tone became anxious, "How do you know? Have you already met her?!"
Chen Mo spread his hands and said, "I just happened to have met her once. I saw her serving by Wei Xuan’s side, and their relationship seemed very close. I didn’t expect she was from the Sikong family."
Sikong Zuiyue’s surroundings rolled with black mist, clearly indicating an unsettled mood. After a while, she sighed, "She’s my sister. Some years ago, due to certain reasons, she left the family and was taken in by Wei Xuan as a disciple. We haven’t met in five years."
Chen Mo keenly detected a trace of guilt in her words, speculating some unspeakable secret, but he did not inquire further.
At this moment, a parabolic arc from the mist descended in front of him on the table, landing with an embroidered pouch adorned with auspicious patterns, appearing very delicate.
Sikong Zuiyue said, "If you have the opportunity, please pass this to Qing Lin from Mr. Chen. No other words are needed; she will naturally understand."
"Okay." Chen Mo nodded in agreement.
"Farewell."
Sikong Zuiyue stood up, preparing to leave.
"Wait."
Chen Mo stopped her, flicking his fingers lightly, a shimmering light streaking past and hovering in front of her.
The center of the light appeared like amber, vaguely revealing a lotus flower’s emergence and demise, eternally cycling in perpetuity.
"This is..." Sikong Zuiyue hesitated.
Chen Mo said blandly, "Although you haven’t expressed it explicitly, I know Jiang Wangye’s offer is undoubtedly substantial. Since you’ve made your choice, I must also make a gesture."
"Sealed within is a trace of the Reincarnation Origin’s aura. Contemplate it well upon your return, and it should aid in your breakthrough to the Ultimate Venerable, making up for the disappointment of not obtaining the imperial body in the Qingzhou Secret Realm."
Sikong Zuiyue was speechless, evidently not expecting Chen Mo to take such action.
After a long time, a delicate white hand extended from the black mist, reaching toward that shimmering light.
Upon the moment of her fingertip’s touch, the shimmering light swiftly merged internally, filling the Spirit Platform with indescribable mysterious insights.
At this time, she could no longer maintain the Dharma Image, with the dense black mist gradually dispersing, revealing a graceful silhouette.
She wore a simple black robe, with shoulders as if sculpted, waist like bound silk; neither too thin nor too buxom, giving a balanced and warm sense of flesh and bone.
Judging by figure alone, she possessed a refined and elegant demeanor akin to that of a young lady of distinction.
Yet the most striking was her face—
The left side of her face was cold white, translucent, with eyes of muted glass color, brow accented by a dot of cinnabar, and beneath lowered eyelids was an element of compassion, resembling a dignified white jade Buddha from the side.
While the skin beneath the right side was covered in dark purple patterns that spread like blooming Mandalas, the eye corners slightly upturned, with the pupils devoid of whites but rather immersed in an inky blackness.
The two parts were distinctly separate yet perfectly blended, offering a mixture of sanctity and eeriness.
Though it wasn’t Chen Mo’s first time witnessing it, he couldn’t help but feel shaken—this was the legendary "Dual Aspect."
"This really is Origin Aura!"
Sikong Zuiyue’s bosom heaved, breath rapid, and intuition told her that if she could fully absorb this power, it could indeed lead to stepping into that elevated realm!
Upon regaining her wits, she found herself without the mist’s concealment, her expression immediately somewhat flustered, fingers instinctively clutching her garments, this feeling akin to being seen undressed...
"Th-thank you..." Sikong Zuiyue whispered.
Without the concealment of black mist, her voice had become noticeably clearer.
"No matter, just something done in passing." Chen Mo waved casually, smiling, "However, it does look more pleasing this way."
"..."
Sikong Zuiyue didn’t speak, pursing her lips, her figure vanished suddenly.
The room fell silent.
Chen Mo’s smile faded, his eyes reflecting a hint of coldness.
"Bringing the families into it, what exactly is Wu Lie planning?"
"Meow~"
This moment, a cat stretched its form, threads swiftly weaving into the appearance of a black-haired, straight-locked girl.
Taking graceful steps forward, she moved behind Chen Mo, gently kneading his neck with deft hands.
"Master, do you wish to have a bath, meow~"
"Very well."
Chen Mo nodded.
Having been busy all day, he indeed felt somewhat weary.
As for handling the matter, he already had a plan in mind.
"Jiang Wangye..."
"Since you’re so eager, let’s start with you."
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These past two days, the Demon Suppression Department had been hurriedly preparing.
To refine the Creation Golden Pill, besides the essential Heavenly Primordial Spirit Fruit and Five Elements Immortal Materials, one needed spiritual materials, pill sand, and golden marrow totaling nearly a hundred pounds, with high requirements on the location as well.
Firstly, a large-scale Spirit Gathering Array had to be set up in advance, covering at least hundreds of yards.
Due to potential mishaps during alchemy, such as an explosion of the furnace, the resulting damage would be unimaginable, so it must be far from the Capital City’s urban area.
After careful consideration, the choice fell upon the Capital Camp’s northern suburban training grounds, with the Empress specifically dispatching a squad of the Yulin Army to act as protectors, preventing any unexpected situations.
"These pill furnaces are all unacceptable!"
Within the Demon Suppression Department, Ji Hongxiu gazed upon the pile of scrap metal, furrowing her brows tightly.
Before formally commencing alchemy, she conducted several simulations, discovering a severe issue—
After all, this was a divine-grade pill capable of reshaping an Ultimate Venerable’s Dao Foundation, containing extremely terrifying energy, even a Heavenly Rank top grade container couldn’t withstand the fusion impact of the Five Elements!
Simply within these two days over a handful of superior furnace tripods had been discarded!
The present crowd stood bewildered, each prepared yet effectively were left without resources?
"Within the Heavenly Armory, there might exist treasures surpassing the Heaven Rank," Yuan Junfeng proposed. "Elder Ling, should we enter the palace to consult Her Majesty the Empress?"
"This..."
Ling Yishan’s brows knitted tightly.
Entering the Heavenly Armory required corresponding merits, what’s more, the most critical third layer, rashly asking might cause difficulty for Her Majesty...
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly sounded:
"No need for such trouble, the item is already prepared."
A tall figure appeared out of nowhere, tossing over a copper furnace the size of a palm.
As the bronze furnace caught the wind, it expanded to stand like a mountain peak at the courtyard’s center, radiating dazzling brilliance akin to the sun!
"This is..."
"A Nine Nine Mysterious Fire Furnace!"
