CHAPTER 185: CHAPTER 148: XIAO ROU REALLY ISN’T AFRAID OF DEATH..._2

Bai Luqiu’s heart fluttered slightly with surprise.

Strange, this Zhang Tiancheng isn’t an important figure. Should I control him with a devil seed or just kill him?

Bai Luqiu naturally couldn’t imagine that Mu Yunqing had already turned Zhang Tiancheng into a puppet. If Si Nanyan wanted to control Mu Yunqing, Zhang Tiancheng couldn’t come to any harm. This was solid proof indeed.

"Senior Sister, rest assured, I haven’t been controlled by that devil seed." Seeing Bai Luqiu seemed somewhat wary, Zhang Tiancheng took the initiative to speak. "I am a puppet body; that devil seed cannot take root within me."

"A puppet body?"

Bai Luqiu was immediately taken aback. The next moment, her spiritual sense burst forth, charging directly into Zhang Tiancheng’s body.

This body... As soon as she entered, Bai Luqiu felt an extremely dense lifeless aura filling the surroundings. But strangely, this very body was also filled with vitality.

The entire body is actually an array method, Yin and Yang interchanging... The more Bai Luqiu examined, the more shocked she became, murmuring to herself, It’s actually a living dead... Could it really be a puppet body...?

Then, her spiritual sense surged into Zhang Tiancheng’s Sea of Sense.

This Sea of Sense... This divine soul... How could this be...?

Bai Luqiu’s heart grew increasingly astonished. Zhang Tiancheng’s Sea of Sense and divine soul appeared to have been pieced together haphazardly. A normal person’s Sea of Sense would be teeming with Divine Consciousness Power, a scene brimming with life. However, Zhang Tiancheng’s Sea of Sense seemed to be a true Dead Sea.

"Senior Sister, you believe me now, right?" Zhang Tiancheng showed no hesitation, smiling as he spoke.

"Who did this?" Bai Luqiu’s expression darkened slightly. She had never heard of such methods; they were simply appalling.

"Mu Yunqing," Zhang Tiancheng said with a light laugh, speaking once more.

"What!" Upon hearing this, Bai Luqiu’s heart shuddered violently. Mu Yunqing did something like this? This kind of Devil Secret Skill is heinous, against nature and humanity... How could Mu Yunqing...?

"Senior Sister, if you don’t believe me, you can assume I’m spouting nonsense." Zhang Tiancheng shook his head slightly, with no intention of defending himself. Besides, he didn’t expect anyone to seek vengeance for him. His current state had long been devoid of normal human emotions.

"Wang," Bai Luqiu said, her expression fluctuating, "it’s not that I don’t believe you. Please tell me everything. If this is true, I will ask our Master to seek justice for you." In her impression, Mu Yunqing wasn’t that kind of person. But she was still willing to investigate. After all, you can know a person’s face but not their heart; everyone has a hidden side.

"Alright, but my memory is no longer complete." Seeing Bai Luqiu was willing to believe him, Zhang Tiancheng’s expression remained calm as he slowly recounted everything he knew.

Initially, he had simply left the Wonderous Palace. Later, he boarded Mu Yunqing’s "pirate ship" and was forced to do various things. In the end, Mu Yunqing turned him into a puppet.

Just a few days ago, Si Nanyan captured him, and afterward, a devil seed was planted within him. However, even the devil seed didn’t dare to devour Zhang Tiancheng’s divine soul, which was filled with a lifeless aura. It was just a devil seed, belonging to the realm of the living, not a creature of the underworld. Eventually, the devil seed instead set its sights on the remnants of Mu Yunqing’s spiritual sense imprint. In the end, both sides suffered heavy losses in their struggle. Neither could control Zhang Tiancheng; instead, he absorbed their powers.

Zhang Tiancheng thus regained his freedom in this inexplicable way. His consciousness also began to slowly recover. Afterward, he had been confined in this place ever since.

"I understand now." Upon hearing this, Bai Luqiu fell silent for a long while before she processed everything. Everything Zhang Tiancheng said completely shattered her perception of Mu Yunqing. I need to investigate and clarify matters quickly. If all this is true... then... Mu Yunqing is truly guilty of heinous crimes! Killing Wen Zhixing, killing Wen Miner, and turning Zhang Tiancheng into a puppet... Such actions, such a temperament... He hid it too deeply. He’s the one whom all disciples of the Righteous Sun Sect admire.

No wonder... no wonder Wen always hid his identity... Bai Luqiu was starting to understand. Wen Zhixing wasn’t just guarding against the Wonderous Palace, but also against the Righteous Sun Sect. When they first met, he genuinely didn’t want to come. This was the reason for everything.

Bai Luqiu had already decided: when she saw Wen Zhixing, she would ask him about this. Wen Zhixing was also involved; he had the most right to speak. Of course, the final decision would ultimately be left to Liu Qingxuan. With Liu Qingxuan’s abilities, he should easily be able to discern if Mu Yunqing had indeed crafted Zhang Tiancheng’s puppet body.

Wait a moment, Si Nanyan is keeping Zhang Tiancheng imprisoned here... Could she be trying to threaten Mu Yunqing with him...? Bai Luqiu’s thoughts turned, and she hit upon a crucial point. That was also Zhang Tiancheng’s value. Everything added up.

Should I find a way to contact Master? Bai Luqiu’s fine brows furrowed slightly. This matter, involving Mu Yunqing and Si Nanyan, was no small affair. What if those two stir up some trouble? But the Message Jade Talisman she carried had been taken. To contact Liu Qingxuan, she had to meet Wen Zhixing first. However, she wasn’t overly anxious. After all, Liu Qingxuan’s strength had already far surpassed everyone’s imagination. No matter how many tricks Si Nanyan had, it would be like an egg striking a stone—a futile effort.

"Senior Sister, I can get myself out of here." At this moment, Zhang Tiancheng quietly spoke up. He didn’t care what would happen to Mu Yunqing; he just wanted to get out.

"I came here to rescue all of you, but it’s not the time yet." Bai Luqiu immediately replied, then added, "Zhang, do you know where Liu Qingdai is being held?"

"I don’t know either." Zhang Tiancheng shook his head. He had always been the only one imprisoned here.

What a pity... Bai Luqiu sighed softly. Liu Qingdai was, after all, Liu Qingxuan’s daughter; her importance was self-evident. Si Nanyan must have made other, more secure arrangements.

"Zhang, rest assured. Besides me, others have also entered the Wonderous Palace. When the time is right, they will get you out." Thinking of Wen Zhixing, Bai Luqiu’s face filled with confidence.

"Thank you, Luqiu."

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"ACHOO!"

In his sleep, Wen Zhixing suddenly sneezed several times. He woke up instantly.

What’s going on? Who’s thinking of me? Wen Zhixing frowned slightly. With my level of cultivation, I wouldn’t sneeze without reason. It must be some kind of sixth sense.

However, as soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a pair of black eyes, sparkling like stars, gazing at him affectionately. Xiao Rou was lying beside him, wearing thin, revealing nightclothes. Her soft little hand was holding a lock of his black hair, gently brushing it over the tip of his nose.

"Senior Brother Wen..." Seeing Wen Zhixing wake up, Xiao Rou immediately retracted her mischievous hand in a fluster.

"So it was you, little minx, playing tricks." Wen Zhixing caught the "culprit hand" in one grab.

"I... I just... wanted to wake Senior Brother up..." Xiao Rou shrank back slightly, her voice soft and timid.

Last night, that ordeal... It nearly shook her bones apart. Afterward, she fainted completely. But for some reason, she felt her body was now full of Yang Qi, and her energy was restored. This sensation... not tired at all. She actually wanted to do it again.

This Xiao Rou really isn’t afraid of death... Wen Zhixing thought to himself. Last night, when he went all out, Xiao Rou couldn’t resist at all. In the end, he had to transfer enough essence energy to her for her to recover. And now, Xiao Rou still hadn’t left.

Just then, numerous panel prompts popped up in front of Wen Zhixing.

[You went all out, devouring the opponent’s Spiritual Qi. Your Spiritual Qi cultivation has increased again.]

[You used the Inverse Integrated Cultivation Skill to devour the opponent’s essence.]

[The Purgatory Furnace has finished refining it for you.]

[Your physical body is too strong; there is no change.]

[The origin of your divine soul has been strengthened.]

[Life-span +1.]

[Current life-span: 276.]

Huh? There are benefits like this too? Wen Zhixing was slightly taken aback. After devouring the opponent’s essence, my life-span actually increased. This benefit is truly great! I was just worrying about not having enough life-span. If I were to devour more essence...

Thinking this, Wen Zhixing’s gaze fell directly on Xiao Rou.