Chapter 60: Little Seme, your disguise is seen through! (1/2)
Translator: Claire.KK
Looking at the Jade Zoysia Pungens and the Five-Colored Blossom, Mu Chen was absorbed in pondering, ‘The two herbs came much weirdly.’
Gu Yunjue uttered so abruptly that Mu Chen’s train of thought was interrupted, “The last of the three herbal ingredients needed is Ice Soul Pearl. I’ve checked the books, which indicate that this herb is at the hand of Snow Girl. It appears we shall go to Snow City one day.”
Mu Chen certainly knew Ice Soul Pearl was stored in Snow City. In his last life, he had already found out this herb’s location but was sieged by the immortals before he had the chance to go for it. However, what it exactly looked like and who it belonged to were still unknown to Mu Chen.
How many books could little disciple have browsed to get the clue?
“Master, something bothers you?” Gu Yunjue asked, seemingly without deliberation. Seeing Mu Chen’s face become relaxed, Gu Yunjue finally stood up from kneeling, walked over to cover the two boxes containing herbs and grabbed Mu Chen’s hand with grievance, “My legs ache.”
Mu Chen kicked Gu Yunjue at his shin, but he stood still with a footprint left on his body. Seeing this disciple not avoid the kick, Mu Chen stopped and berated discontentedly, “Since you know it hurts, never waffle again, otherwise I’ll let you kneel all the time until your legs break!”
According to Gu’s cultivation, it might mean that he had to kneel for decades to cause his legs broken, which was quite threatening.
Gu Yunjue instantly wore a frightened look to coordinate Mu Chen’s criticism. Mu Chen then pushed him away and said worriedly, “We have obtained these two herbs much too easily. I feel quite anxious about that.”
Five-Colored Blossom was paid for in several fair herbs, which was equal to be free; Jade Zoysia Pungens was thrown into their arms by someone on their way home, which was equal to be picked up without effort. By this logic, would Ice Soul Pearl fall on his head unexplainably while he was walking around?
If the two herbs were both gained due to luck, he might have been too fortunate.
Mu Chen collected the two herbs, feeling a little worried, “Given that we couldn’t always have good fortunes, someone must have helped us. But who is it? Is this Jade Zoysia Pungens the one that Gazing Chen Pavilion has bought?”
Who on earth was the lord of Gazing Chen Pavilion? There was an idea looming in Mu Chen’s mind. He felt something had been neglected by him but didn’t know what it exactly was.
*
Late at night, Gu Yunjue went to Gazing Chen Pavilion alone after coaxing Mu Chen into sleep. Skimming the information that Bai Yi gave him, Gu Yunjue was lost in deep thought with his brows knitted.
Bai Yi reported discreetly, “Star-Cloud Exalt is seemingly waiting for something eight hundred li south from Pill City.”
Gu Yunjue raised his brows, “Waiting?”
“Right! He is waiting!”
Gu Yunjue’s eyes went dim, “I haven’t heard any treasure come into being lately. His target can be nothing more than the Pills Concocting Competition. Therefore, he is just waiting a chance to catch pill alchemists after this competition is concluded!”
Bi Yi nodded understandingly and pondered a moment when he became anxious suddenly, “It can be seen that the Devil Lord attaches great importance to pill alchemists by sending Star-Cloud Exalt for the mission. According to reliable information, the Devil Lord has been secluding, so only Star-Cloud Exalt can see him in person, which also implies his poor health condition. However, our root in the devil realm is still not solid enough and we need at least another ten more years to counter with other forces in the devil realm.”
Gu Yunjue looked down, seemingly planning something.
Not daring to interrupt him, Bai Yi stood up and made him a cup of tea.
Gu Yunjue took a sip of it and smiled abruptly, with killing intent surging out of his eyes. He uttered slowly with some vicious meaning, “There are complexed forces being active in Pill City now. It’s a good time to make full use of them. We either remain still or take big actions to murder others through Star-Cloud Exalt’s hands. Keep him alive.”
Bai Yi was astounded, “Pavilion Master, it’s said that Star-Cloud Exalt has reached the Synthesis Stage and no one can be a match for him except some secluding old chaps.”
Gu Yunjue smiled slightly with full composure, “Don’t worry! Gu Yunjin has the people we need.”
Those words sounded so chilling that anyone could hear the peril hidden in it. If Gu Yunjin was obedient, Gu Yunjue wouldn’t mind him being influential in the devil realm. But according to the latest signs, this brother wasn’t generous enough to leave a space for Gu Yunjue. If Gu Yunjin wanted to make others into a puppet doll, he must be well-prepared to be pocked into the flesh by the doll in turn.
Gu Yunjue suddenly hit on an idea before leaving, “Have you disposed of the trash that was sent to deliver Jade Zoysia Pungens?”
Bai Yi bowed his head and responded respectfully, “Yes, I have. It’s my fault being thoughtless. I deserve Pavilion Master’s punishment.”
Gu Yunjue snorted coldly, “The most important is to resolve the current problem. Recently, he has become vigilant. Take caution that he might visit here someday. Hide things well and don’t let the cat out of the bag.”
Saying that, Gu Yunjue disappeared in an instant. Bai Yi raised his head and thought a while, ‘To hide things well?’ He suddenly realized the meaning and hastened to summon the servants, “Change a place for Chen Mo! Keep good watch over him and don’t let him escape!”
*
However, Gu Yunjin, on the other side, was also planning secretly, ‘My force will absolutely be strengthened if I kill Star-Cloud Exalt. But it’s only easy to say that. The other’s cultivation is not a plate of dish that can be taken away anytime.’
“Lord, someone should be even more nervous than us.” A black-dressed old man reminded behind Gu Yunjin.
This man in luxuriant attires curved the corner of his mouth coldly, his eyes full of vicious intent, “Right. Star-Cloud Exalt coming to Pill City at this time, has to wait until the end of the Pills Concocting Competition to catch several useful pill alchemists. Mu Chen, as Dan Yangzi’s successor, is definitely one of the most popular candidates in this competition.”
The old man added, “According to the other’s cultivation, his target is probably Mu Chen because he stands high in the immortal world and has reached the Demigod Stage after all. I believe, if not well-prepared, no one dares to touch him.” Observing Gu Yunjin’s facial changes closely, the old man alleged, “At that time, we can use Star-Cloud Exalt to diminish Gu Yunjue’s power and to restrain him.”
“No, I regret not killing him,” said Gu Yunjin as murderous air welled up in his eyes.
With Gu Yunjue messing everything up around, Gu Yunjin felt more and more worried that this man might someday become a trouble. If he didn’t kill Gu Yunjue when he was still immature now, there would be less opportunities in the future.
The black-dressed old man felt slightly relaxed, with delight appearing on his face, “I’ll obey my Lord and arrange for it instantly.”
*
Gu Yunjue returned to the inn, unaware himself also becoming Gu Yunjin’s target, when Mu Chen was still in sleep. Mu Chen had spent lots of energy in concocting pills these days, so he needed time to restore his vigor. Pills did have auxiliary effects, but his physical rehabilitation system was the most important. Therefore, good sleep should be guaranteed.
The bed under Mu Chen looked like a big white shell. Actually, it was a top defensive weapon made from a demonic animal of the Nascent Soul Stage. Now it had developed into a spirit tool. Numerous colorful gems embedded in the shell shined gently on Mu Chen who seemed even more quiet and mild in sleeping.