Huangxiu

Chapter 711: Strange Mirror
The two sat on the third floor of a restaurant called Tengyunlou, looking at the patio below.

The patio is a high platform, on which a group of graceful women are dancing.

They were wearing thin gauze, and their skin was faintly visible.

Her body is like a willow branch, swaying in the wind.

The soft and pleasant singing and piano music are leisurely, and the graceful figure dances lightly to the singing and piano music, with infinite grace in every gesture.

It makes people dream back to their youthful years, as if they were making vows of eternal love with their lovers by the river.

Chu Zhiyuan seemed to be intoxicated by their dancing, staring at their bodies as soft as willow branches without blinking.

Chu Honglin didn't pay much attention to it. He looked around and finally retracted his gaze, saying with a smile: "If you really like it, you might as well take it home."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "It's okay to admire it occasionally, but you'll get tired of it soon after you bring it home. Why bother?"

"That's true."

"They all practiced the magic sect's mental skills," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Uncle Fifteen, how deep is the relationship between the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan?"

"That's hard to say."

“Could the Demon Sect be the Demon Clan’s accomplice?” Chu Zhiyuan said, “They are too well-informed.”

He didn't believe that the Imperial Observatory was just sitting around doing nothing. Those great demons who had taken over other people's bodies would definitely be discovered once they sneaked into the court. The mansions of the third rank and above were also always inspected by the Imperial Observatory.

He also searched through the soul beads several times.

In this situation, the fact that they were so well-informed obviously did not come from the great demon who had taken over another's body.

News that should be known through other channels.

Which channel?

When he saw these dancers who possessed magical powers, he inexplicably thought of the Demon Sect.

If other princes and nobles had the same idea as Uncle Fifteen, they would bring a group of women with magical powers into their mansions and keep them there, and chat with them while they perform.

When he was most relaxed, he would inadvertently leak a lot of important information, which would be heard by these women.

Even if they are not performing, they may not have the means to eavesdrop.

If these people are the demon clan's eyes and ears, then it makes sense that the demon clan is well-informed.

“Not really.” Chu Honglin shook his head: “If they were really the Demon Tribe’s spies, they would have been discovered long ago. It’s impossible for them to keep it a secret for so long.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: "What if it wasn't like that before, but it is now? Everything will change."

"Hmm..." Chu Honglin groaned.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How about asking the Imperial Observatory or the Imperial Guard to investigate?"

"Okay, let them check it out." Chu Honglin agreed readily.

Chu Zhiyuan asked: "The Imperial Observatory was ultimately unable to catch up with those assassins?"

Chu Honglin sneered and said, "I have already reported this before. They have given up."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Chu Honglin said helplessly: "The demon clan's escape method is extremely powerful."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "You are good at escaping and concealing your assassination skills. If it were me, I would come and go as I please. Doesn't the Imperial Observatory have any way to stop me?"

Chu Honglin sighed, "I have used the secret technique to plant the mark. As long as it appears on the battlefield outside the domain, it will be sensed by our people."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "This move is quite insidious."

Chu Honglin said: "The Imperial Observatory can make the demons fearful, but it's not for nothing."

The two chatted, watched the singing and dancing, drank all the wine, and then went back to their own homes.

After Chu Zhiyuan returned home, he continued to practice hard, and only stopped practicing in the middle of the night and fell asleep.

He found that the power of his soul had greatly increased, and he was able to practice hard without sleep.

But the effect of practice is not as good as expected. It is better to get enough sleep before practicing.

The soul and strong mental power cannot completely make up for sleep. This is the magic of the human body.

He has been studying in the cave, but to no avail.

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For three consecutive days, the two of them left Da Guangming Peak and went in and out of the restaurant together at night.

But there was no assassination by the demons.

The two of them couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the demons saw through their intentions?

On the evening of the fourth day, Chu Zhiyuan returned home, washed up, and ate some snacks and fruits. Youlan came to report that Prince Xu had come to announce the decree.

Chu Zhiyuan went out of the house to greet him in person, but saw Chu Hongming standing solemnly.

Two eunuchs in purple robes followed him, each holding a red sandalwood plate covered with gold silk.

The twelve inner court guards were guarding the palace with an imposing manner like a mountain, united as one and unshakable.

The setting sun was like blood, dyeing them with a layer of red light.

"Fifth Uncle." Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward and clasped his fists: "There is actually an imperial decree? What does the emperor want?"

There was a hint of sarcasm on his face and his tone was full of ridicule.

Chu Hongming said solemnly: "Let's go into the mansion and talk."

Chu Zhiyuan turned around and welcomed the few people into the mansion, and sat down in the front hall.

Chu Hongming put down the teacup and said slowly: "My royal brother will give you two things."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, put down the teacup, and said calmly: "Father is really generous, I am very grateful!"

As he spoke, he clasped his fists in the direction of the palace with a look of gratitude.

Everyone could see the sarcasm in the corner of his mouth.

Chu Hongming pretended not to know and said in a deep voice: "One is this."

He pointed to a purple-robed eunuch.

The purple-robed eunuch stepped forward and handed the tray to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan stretched out his hand to uncover the golden silk: "It's so mysterious, Fifth Uncle, just give it to me directly."

Chu Hongming said: "How can we treat the gift given by the Emperor as we please?"

Chu Zhiyuan snorted: "It's just to show fairness and to show off to others. It's really sad to do this to your own son."

"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, please be careful with your words!" Chu Hongming said in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan curled his lips and said, "Just tell my words to the emperor and let him reprimand you."

Chu Hongming glared at him.

Chu Zhiyuan opened the small box under the golden silk. Inside the palm-sized purple lacquer box were two crystal clear pills, like crystal beads.

Chu Zhiyuan was surprised: "There is a Great Light Heart Protecting Pill so soon?"

"Two." Chu Hongming snorted, "One is equivalent to your Phoenix Nirvana Pill, and the other is a reward."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "I'm afraid a Great Light Heart Protection Pill can't match a Phoenix Nirvana Pill, right?"

"Your Highness the Ninth Prince!" Chu Hongming glared at him in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "This is true. Our Great Light Heart Protection Pills are indeed not as good as Phoenix Nirvana Pills. Two pills are better than one Phoenix Nirvana Pill... OK, it can be considered a reward."

Only then did Chu Hongming retract his cold gaze.

Chu Zhiyuan asked: "What is the other one?"

Chu Hongming pursed his lips.

Another eunuch in a purple robe presented a tray. Chu Zhiyuan peeled off the gold silk and saw a pale green bronze mirror inside the purple lacquer tray.

One can tell at a glance that this bronze mirror has been corroded by time over a long period of time and is now in a dilapidated state and can no longer be used.

"This is a treasure from ancient times." Chu Hongming said slowly: "It is called the Haoyang Demon Subduing Mirror."

Chu Zhiyuan took a look at the tattered bronze mirror and said with a smile, "Demon-Subduing Mirror? I don't think I've ever heard of this name."

Chu Hongming said: "It has been lost since ancient times. It is said to be a thing of the gods."

Chu Zhiyuan asked: "Has anyone used it?"

"After the gods disappeared, there was no one left to use them."

"Where is the Celestial Being?"

"No."

"Then can I use it?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Because of the twelfth princess?"

When it comes to the gods, he immediately thinks of the twelfth princess.

Why give this thing to yourself?
I'm afraid it's because of the twelfth princess. Could it be that by marrying the twelfth princess, I could get a whiff of the gods' aura?
Chu Hongming smiled.

(End of this chapter)