Yinshan Record

Chapter 605 Where Does the Shadowy Spirit Hide in the Reflection (Part 1)
"help?"

Su Che shook his head and said, "I'm not interested."

There was a strange feeling about this eunuch Sun that made Su Che feel that he had seen him before, but he couldn't remember where.

"I am here on the king's orders to attend to an important matter in the East Sea..."

A sudden inspiration struck Su Che, and he smiled.

"We're all old acquaintances, why bother with all this mystery?"

"Oh?"

The middle-aged eunuch surnamed Sun looked up at Su Che, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

Did he figure out who I am?

This illusion technique of theirs is a rare secret technique of the Heavenly Demon in this world, with an extremely powerful origin. It could even fool a True Immortal like Changsheng. If they hadn't been caught off guard and ambushed by the Northern Pole Palace, there would have been absolutely no problem.

"Madam's illusion is truly flawless. But I am curious, why don't you stay at home and instead come to the palace to serve as a eunuch? Could it be that the Wang and Xie families are preparing to turn against us?"

Su Che's words relieved Madam Xie's anxiety.

In terms of her origins, she was actually a slave of the Demon King of Juntian Guangletian. Later, through a series of coincidences, she escaped and hid in this world. This angered the Lord of the End of Dharma, who ordered the demonic cultivators who worshipped her as their master to hunt her down.

She repeatedly used secret techniques to reincarnate. Although most of her cultivation was lost, she was ultimately transformed and gradually "approached" the cultivators of this world. However, most of her supernatural powers and magic had already dissipated.

While supernatural powers and magical abilities are indeed gone, the insight into the origins of the Great Dao remains as vivid as ever.

Therefore, for over a hundred years, Madam Xie has been consolidating her foundation and using her accumulated resources to complete her grand plan.

But it's clearly impossible to finish now.

The fact that the Arctic Yuan Palace was alerted meant that the entire Northern Demonic Sect knew that he was in the Central Plains, and soon countless demonic cultivators would come looking for him.

The rewards that the Heavenly Demon King Juntian Guangle could offer were enough to drive all cultivators below the level of the Free Heavenly Demon of the Demonic Sect into madness.

Even with the Xuandu Palace high above the Central Plains, the Grandmasters of the Demonic Sect are still happy to come and try their luck.

Madam Xie was well aware that her value was definitely not limited to being a gift to please the Demon King Juntian Guangletian.

The reincarnation technique she used to enter this realm, the fundamental purpose of her transformation, and even, based on her cultivation level and methods, her self-reflection, to deduce the flaws in the laws governing the Heavenly Demon King of Juntian Guangle...

The higher the cultivation level of a being, the more value can be extracted from her.

You must leave, but the most important thing is where to go.

Madam Xie's method was to hide the tree in the forest.

In the Central Plains, the most stable place is the palace. The grand array within the Jiankang Palace is the result of the painstaking efforts of several dynasties. Of course, she also played a significant role in secretly working behind the scenes to amplify its power.

With the cover of the great formation, Madam Xie believed she could ensure her safety before the truly ruthless characters entered the Central Plains.

Then, the next step was to find a way to get to the East China Sea.

The East Sea is a gathering place for cultivators and also the most direct and dangerous place for various forces to compete.

Having undergone numerous reincarnations, most of the demonic aspect of her original essence had faded, allowing her to find a chance to rise again in the East Sea. This was her original plan, but unfortunately, it was discovered by the demoness of the Arctic Yuan Palace, almost ruining her entire scheme.

They even had to abandon the Zhu Yan that they had originally intended to use to create an external avatar...

When the body dies, the Tao disappears.

Although Madam Xie had considered this future after betraying the Demon King Juntian Guangletian, she never imagined that such a future was already before her eyes.

Vehicles and pedestrians came and went in an endless stream inside and outside the palace gates, but under Madam Xie's illusion, no one noticed this corner.

"Archer, save me."

Madam Xie looked at Su Che.

"Save you?" "I'm being chased and am now preparing to head to the East China Sea. Only Archer can save me."

Madam Xie spoke with heartfelt sincerity: "You possess the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden, a ethereal artifact created by an ancient immortal, capable of blocking all forms of spying. If you simply place me within the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden and send me to the East Sea..."

She paused for a moment: "My lord's kindness, I, your humble servant, am willing to swear a solemn oath to repay you in this life, to serve you like a cow or a horse."

Work like a horse or an ox?

Su Che glanced at Madam Xie and slowly shook his head.

"Madam is too kind. I don't need you to be my servant. After all, we've been childhood sweethearts. This is just a small favor..."

"I am but a humble willow, yet I am fortunate to have won your favor, my lord..."

As Madam Xie spoke, she gently twirled a strand of hair. Her true appearance was now revealed; she was naturally wealthy and noble, making one want to hold her in the palm of one's hand and admire her.

"Stop reading it."

Su Che shook his head and said, "The East Sea is so close, you can go by yourself. I'm not interested."

"Su Lang?"

"To be honest, we're not really close, let alone Madam."

Su Che paused for a moment and said, "You are a married woman, and I am also engaged, so I am a married man. How can you make such a fuss? The East Sea is not far; you can ask Wang Lang to escort you..."

Are you still jealous?
Madam Xie secretly pondered Su Che's thoughts.

Indeed, this kid had been kept on his toes by me before. Before I got married, he even asked Old Su to hint that he wanted to propose marriage. My family had also inquired about it, but I refused.

Later I heard that he became despondent and started a womanizing lifestyle, turning into a dissolute good-for-nothing.

Although I tried to comfort her with gentle words and clever arguments several times afterward, the die was cast.

Ha, so what if these mortals are taken into Huang Tiandao's sect? They are still just mortals with emotions and desires.

"I was wrong back then, I will definitely make it up to you in the future..."

Madam Xie smiled slightly; her honed acting skills were truly endearing.

"Can't you understand human speech anymore?"

Su Che's words were like a block of ice.

“I have already said that this matter is unreasonable. Moreover, since I became a disciple of the Xuan sect, I have long since given up lustful thoughts and only seek purity. After saying so much, do you think you are worthy of the reputation of the Xie family of Chenjun?”

"That's all I have to say for today. If you want to go to the East Sea, go ahead. If you still dare to stay in the palace..."

Su Che dragged out his words.

Madam Xie was filled with mixed feelings. Even she couldn't immediately tell whether Su Che was playing hard to get or truly severing ties.

He severed all lustful thoughts; didn't he just take a water spirit as a concubine?

Soon, Su Che provided the following response.

"...That means you're plotting something. Even though we're old acquaintances, national affairs come first, so we have to find out what exactly the lady did to warrant going to the East China Sea."

These words startled Madam Xie, but she quickly replied.

"Are you still resentful of me? I was too back then..."

"No need for further nonsense."

Su Che looked at Madam Xie and asked, the mysterious sword already appearing in his hand, "What trouble has Madam gotten into...?"

Before he could finish speaking, his sword had already been drawn like a dragon.

(End of this chapter)