Free Web NovelChapter 762: Chapter 197: Taixuan Demon Realm, Entering the Palace (Three Updates)
Mu Qingge’s face suddenly turned dark, feeling both amused and frustrated.
She paced in the room, pointing at the two men’s noses and scolded: "Are you two out of your minds? They say it takes ten months to conceive a child, yet your master has been missing for over a year, and you claim I’m pregnant with his offspring? Am I pregnant with Nezha?"
Or does it mean she is cuckolding Si Mo?
Mu Qingge was almost dumbfounded by these two guys.
However, after her tirade, Gu Ya explained with a strange expression, "Well... Little Lord... our Demon Clan usually takes three years to conceive an offspring."
Damn! Really like Nezha!
Mu Qingge’s expression froze, stunned in place.
Three years pregnant? Suddenly, a fear of pregnancy arose in Mu Qingge’s heart.
Yet, Gu Ya and Gu Ye didn’t intend to let her go, Gu Ye continued, "So, although the master has been missing for more than a year, in the Demon Realm, Little Lord is still in the early stages of pregnancy, and it can’t be seen from the outside."
"..." Mu Qingge was speechless.
She took a deep breath, understanding Gu Ya and Gu Ye’s intentions, "You want me to pretend to be pregnant, assume the identity of Si Mo’s fiancée, and as the mother of his child, enter the Taixuan Demon Realm, stabilize those ambitious people."
"Yes."
Gu Ya and Gu Ye said in unison.
This was a no-choice strategy; otherwise, who knows what kind of troubles that group would cause. They couldn’t let the Demon Realm fall into chaos during their master’s absence.
"Little Lord, you are an Alchemist, there are many ways to fake pregnancy symptoms. We will protect your safety with our lives and find the master as soon as possible." Gu Ye saw Mu Qingge silent and worried she wouldn’t agree, he continued to persuade.
Gu Ya also said, "The Taixuan Ancient Palace currently needs a rightful master to suppress those folks. We’re just the master’s servants, nowhere near qualified."
Mu Qingge, with a cold face, directly interrupted them, "When do we set off?"
Although she most wanted to go to the Ancient Insect Abyss to find Si Mo’s whereabouts, she couldn’t just watch his hard-earned land fall into chaos.
’First enter the Taixuan Demon Realm, deal with those disloyal ones, then go to the Ancient Insect Abyss. Mo, you must wait for me!’ Mu Qingge said to herself.
Mu Qingge’s words brought great joy to Gu Ya and Gu Ye.
They exchanged glances, then Gu Ya said, "If Little Lord doesn’t need to prepare anything, we can set off early tomorrow morning."
Mu Qingge nodded slowly, "Okay, we’ll set off tomorrow morning."
...
The next day, as soon as Mei Zizhong opened the door, he saw Mu Qingge standing in front of him.
"Qingge? Are you here to call me? Wait a moment, I’ll be ready soon." Mei Zizhong was momentarily surprised, thinking Mu Qingge was here to hurry him.
"Wait a moment, Brother Mei." Mu Qingge stopped Mei Zizhong when he turned to go back in.
Mei Zizhong paused, turning back to look at her.
Mu Qingge spoke, "Brother Mei, I’ve suddenly got some urgent matters to deal with, I can’t accompany you to the Alchemy Institute for the time being. You go ahead, I’ll come to find you after handling the matter."
Mei Zizhong heard this and frowned slightly, asking with concern, "What’s the matter? Do you need any help?"
Mu Qingge shook her head slowly, "This matter, no one can help, I must deal with it myself. Brother Mei, just go ahead to the Alchemy Institute to meet with Brother Zhao and them, wait for me there. If the registration for the Alchemy Institute starts before I get back, please help me register. As soon as I handle things here, I’ll rush over."
"When will you leave?" Mei Zizhong didn’t continue to ask.
"Now." Mu Qingge said, then turned and left.
Mei Zizhong watched her back disappear around the corner and sighed, withdrawing his gaze.
After bidding farewell to Mei Zizhong, Mu Qingge, Gu Ya, and Gu Ye quietly left Xipu City.
"Where are we going now?" Mu Qingge followed the two with a bit of curiosity about how to reach the Taixuan Demon Realm. Knowing that the Taixuan Demon Realm exists on the Divine Demon Continent, which is quite mysterious to the Middle Ancient Realm.
"Little Lord, we’re going to Langu Forest first; we set up a temporary entrance there when we came, we can return to the Taixuan Demon Realm from there." Gu Ya explained.
’It seems they have everything arranged.’ Mu Qingge nodded, asking no further.
Her heart was always concerned about Si Mo’s whereabouts; over a year had passed, and she didn’t know what Si Mo was going through or why he hadn’t returned.
If it weren’t for Gu Ya and Gu Ye saying that Si Mo was still alive, she might not have followed them to the Taixuan Ancient Palace, instead, she’d directly go to find him.
Langu Forest is near Xipu City, connecting the Northern Continent, Central Continent, and East Continent.
In less than half a day, with the pace of three, they arrived at Langu Forest.
Mu Qingge followed Gu Ya and Gu Ye into Langu Forest, soon reaching a hidden cave.
"Little Lord, the Taixuan Demon Realm does not allow outsiders to enter. We didn’t reveal your true identity, we only said you’re the master’s lover fiancée, living in the Demon Realm. So, after entering, Little Lord needs to conceal carefully." Gu Ye said to Mu Qingge.
Gu Ya continued, "When the master returns, he will announce Little Lord’s identity to everyone in the Demon Realm."
Mu Qingge didn’t mind and nodded.
At this point, Gu Ye took out a bottle of elixir, handing it to Mu Qingge. "Little Lord, the elixir inside, one pill every three days, can change the color of your spiritual power to the black of the Demon Realm, no one can detect it."
Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, took the bottle, and immediately took out a pill and swallowed it.
As soon as the elixir went down, Mu Qingge felt her spiritual power stutter, becoming somewhat violent, but still under her control.
She raised her hand and released her spiritual power.
The originally pure golden spiritual power turned into a rich and mysterious black.
Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed slightly and withdrew the released spiritual power.
"You two wait for me outside." Mu Qingge instructed Gu Ya and Gu Ye.
The two had no objections and turned to leave the cave.
After they left, Mu Qingge removed her purple earrings, returning to her female appearance. She also took out a women’s garment, taking off the men’s red robe.
The hair crown on her head was also removed, tying her black hair up casually.
The handsome young man was no longer there, replaced by an extraordinarily beautiful woman.
When Gu Ya and Gu Ye received instructions to enter, as soon as they walked into the cave, they saw the stunning beauty of Mu Qingge in red attire.
The two of them couldn’t help but freeze, captivated by Mu Qingge’s appearance.
Although they had known she was a woman all along, and had watched her grow up to this point, perhaps because Mu Qingge rarely wore women’s clothing, every time they saw her in female attire, they found her truly breathtaking.
"Little Lord, are you ready?" Gu Ya asked.
Mu Qingge silently nodded.
Gu Ye said, "Little Lord, after entering the Taixuan Demon Realm, do not move around arbitrarily without our lead. And, no matter who wants to see you, they must have us accompanying them."
Mu Qingge understood they were concerned about her safety, so she did not refuse.
After explaining what needed to be explained, and preparing what needed to be prepared, Gu Ya and Gu Ye finally opened the passageway to the Taixuan Demon Realm.
The so-called passageway was a deep vortex.
The light inside kept swirling, like a starry sky vortex.
Gu Ya stepped in first, turned, and looked at Mu Qingge. Without hesitation, Mu Qingge also stepped into the vortex. As soon as she entered, Gu Ye followed her in.
Their figures remained in the cave for an hour as the vortex continuously shrank, eventually transforming into a speck of light and disappearing.
The shuttle through the space barrier caused dizziness.
Fortunately, Mu Qingge’s Spiritual Sense was stronger than most, so she only felt slightly uncomfortable.
When the scene in front of her became clear again, Mu Qingge found herself standing in a world completely different from the Linchuan Realm and the Middle Ancient Realm!
’Is this the Taixuan Demon Realm?’ Mu Qingge was somewhat shocked.
Before her eyes was a magical landscape.
The trees here were taller, the leaves greener, and the various flowers were gigantic, colorful, and dazzling. The sky was bluer, resembling a gem’s crystal-like clarity.
This was completely different from the place she imagined Si Mo lived!
She had always thought that the Demon Realm was a desolate, dark place filled with black mist and violent bloodshed.
However, the scene before her was vibrant and fantastical.
"Little Lord, this is the garden behind the Taixuan Ancient Palace, and it is a forbidden area of the Royal Palace, where ordinary people do not come." Gu Ye’s voice rang in Mu Qingge’s ear.
Mu Qingge collected her thoughts and nodded slightly.
Gu Ya said, "Little Lord, we will first take you back to the Taixuan Ancient Palace. All the other brothers are waiting to meet you."
After arriving here, Gu Ya began addressing Mu Qingge with respect, without realizing it.
Mu Qingge glanced at him, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words.
"Other brothers?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow and asked.
Gu Ye explained, "Gu Ya refers to the guards serving the king, just like us. There are a thousand of them, all trusted by the king. During your time in the Taixuan Demon Realm, we will swear to protect you with our lives."
"Currently, two hundred are still searching for the king’s whereabouts in the Ancient Insect Abyss, so only eight hundred remain in the Taixuan Demon Realm. The palace guards are also under the king’s command, but there is no need for the Little Lord to meet them. They will, nonetheless, prioritize your protection as their foremost duty." Gu Ya added.
Mu Qingge understood.
In other words, she was now about to meet Si Mo’s truest, closest subordinates.
"And there are four Great Feudal Lords you will need to meet as well, Little Lord. They are also loyal to the king, and with their support in the Desolate Hall tomorrow, others will have little to say about you temporarily taking over the king’s duties." Gu Ye continued.
Mu Qingge looked at the two of them and slowly said, "It seems, you have already arranged everything."
This sentence seemed plain, yet it was hard to discern whether Mu Qingge was speaking casually or with intent to question. Gu Ye and Gu Ya both fell silent, unsure of how to respond.
Their sudden silence made Mu Qingge glance at them, instantly comprehending their inner thoughts.
She curved her lips slightly and said, "You’ve done well."
Gu Ya and Gu Ye bowed their heads in salute, guarding Mu Qingge on both sides.
Under the guidance of Gu Ya and Gu Ye, Mu Qingge walked out of the forest and saw the grand palace complex outside. The palaces here were different from those elsewhere, more ostentatious and sinister, with dark green glazed tiles, black buildings, purple decorations, and gold and silver embellishments, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura, noble yet aloof.
Even the clouds hovering over the palace rooftops carried a noble purple hue, and in the distance, they were shrouded in a faint black mist.
"Little Lord, that is the Taixuan Ancient Palace, the residence of the Demon Realm lords for generations. The king’s bedchamber is in the Zichen Palace." Gu Ya pointed to the countless buildings, introducing them to Mu Qingge.
...
Inside the Zichen Palace, eight hundred Demon Guards stood in silence, waiting.
Before them stood four dashing young men of different styles, dressed in luxurious battle armor, each lost in their own thoughts.
What they all shared was an otherworldly beauty in their handsome features, with a certain touch of arrogance between their brows.
For demons, cultivation is about following one’s nature, being supreme as heaven and earth collapse.
Thus, arrogance is almost a universal trait among the Demon Clan!
"I wonder if His Majesty’s beloved can hold the scene and stabilize the situation," one of them, as handsome as a demon, voiced quietly with half-closed, long and narrow phoenix eyes.
Another glanced at him sidelong, then closed his eyes again, seemingly resting. His profile was deep and sharp like it was chiseled, carrying an air of fortitude in his handsomeness.
The remaining two looked almost identical, surprisingly, they were twins!
However, one had a tear mole below his eye, giving him an air of allure. Yet, his gaze was fierce, making others hesitant to approach.
In contrast, his identical-looking counterpart had a far more amicable gaze, with a friendly demeanor.
These four were the Feudal Lords loyal to Si Mo that Gu Ya and Gu Ye mentioned.
"To become the king’s woman, without some skills, it’s best to leave early." The handsome man with the tear mole coldly sneered.
