106 Magic Happened (1/2)

He Xingping returned from a hunting mission a week later and headed to the Lion Lord's castle as usual to report his latest gains. What was different this time was that he was carrying within him the real shadow body. It was a bit complicated procedure to transfer the shadow over from the real body to He Xingping and it meant Chen Wentian himself couldn't use the split shadow body in the meantime.

There was no other way as He Xingping needed the additional help within the Lion Lord's castle. He had interesting discovery that a few of his shadow anchors within a certain corner of the castle were slowly using their power and effectiveness.

This was not supposed to happen... unless there was something or someone with powerful soul strength. Then the opposing soul strength would interfere with his soul anchors and wear it away. What was strange was that it only happened in one area. If it happened at random, he could assume it was someone walking around the castle. One specific area meant there was something interesting there and he needed reinforcements to go in and find out what it was!

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\”Good job, anything else to discuss?\” Ji Yeming asked.

They were wrapping up another meeting within his office.

\”Yes, I haven't redeemed my contribution points in a long time. I would like to.\” Chen Wentian said.

\”Ah, sure.\” Ji Yeming formed another temporary seal on him. \”Dismissed.\”

Chen Wentian slipped out of the office with the seal and headed down to the basement of the castle. The weakening in his soul anchors pointed in that general direction and it was also where the sect stored more unique treasures and resources. From what he knew they were stored deep underground under protective inscription arrays.

Contribution points were no joke as He Xingping had not redeemed any in the last five years. He was slowly building it up to purchase a special medicine for his wife that would improve her constitution. He was no doctor but he felt there was something wrong with Qiu Jingyi's body that prevented her from conceiving. It just so happened that he had just recently gotten enough points for the item he wanted.

Chen Wentian strolled down the corridors until he arrived at the end which held a door and a dozen warrior guards.

\”Halt!\” They yelled at him, brandishing their swords.

Chen Wentian rolled his eyes inwardly and showed his seal and they let him through. He suspected they liked to intimidate people as it was probably really boring down here. Who would cause trouble? Certainly not an elder like him.

\”Executive elder.\” Chen Wentian entered the room and bowed to the antique looking man who sat behind the desk.

This executive elder was in charge of accounting as well as contribution points for their faction. It was almost like the lord himself was keeping this old fart alive to slave away deep in the basement.

After hearing no response, Chen Wentian spoke up again, \”Elder, I would like to exchange my contribution points for the Ruby Lingzhi Pill. I should have enough.\”

He presented his sect badge. There was more silence... but after a few seconds the old man got up and shuffled into the only other doorway muttering to himself. Chen Wentian took the opportunity to shed the main shadow body which melted into the floor and disappeared after the old man.

The old man came back with a small box and placed it on the table. Chen Wentian took it and opened it. He saw a bright red pill the size of a walnut and sniffed the rich medicinal aroma. He quickly shut it and bowed to the executive elder.

\”Thank you. He Xingping bids elder good health and goodbye.\”

Chen Wentian left the castle, but not before leaving a few more shadow anchors for good measure. The main shadow body would slowly work its way around to discover the secret and he didn't need to worry about it.

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When he returned back to his manor, Qiu Jingyi seemed to sense something different about him. She ambushed him within his study.

\”Husband, I know you're hiding something from me.\”

\”What? No!\” Chen Wentian said quickly, but he had an obvious smile on his face.

Qiu Jingyi pouted, \”You still deny it... Eep!\”

Chen Wentian pulled her down to sit on his lap. He felt her ample rump land on and felt his groin stirring. He noticed she had started wearing less layers and thinner fabrics around the house. It strategically showed off her still beautiful figure as well allowing him easier access if he chose. What a naughty girl, he thought.

He wrapped his arms around her and then pulled out the box. \”Little Yi, I got something for you. A Ruby Lingzhi Pill!\”

He opened it to show her and her eyes became wide with shock before she shut the lid quickly.

\”No! It's too expensive! Didn't I say you shouldn't...mmmmph\” Her complains were muffled by his kiss.

\”Mmmm...\” She sighed in defeat and leaned into the kiss.

They broke apart eventually and she stared at him soulfully, \”Are you sure?\”