Chapter 476 - Proper Palace Intrigue (15) (1/2)

Master Xu Kong was a very thin man in his thirties. With his lean stature, he nearly became a kite when De-gonggong dragged him back.

He was still panting when he entered the chamber, his moustache a bit askew.

“It’s her, her! Master, quickly subdue her!” De-gonggong pointed at Shi Sheng, who was still standing at her original spot, and screeched, “She’s a devil!”

Xu Kong panted. He looked at Shi Sheng, who was standing in the middle, and his eyes narrowed. ‘Isn’t that Yun Gui Fei?’

On the way, De-gonggong had only incessantly said something about a devil and Xu Kong hadn’t the chance to clarify what exactly was going on, so he was very confused upon seeing Shi Sheng.

“Master Xu Kong, have a look and see if she really is a devil.” Yuwen Xun instructed.

“…Very well.” Xu Kong stroked his moustache as his gaze swept over Shi Sheng.

Everyone seemed to heave a sigh of relief. It was clear that Xu Kong held a high place in their hearts—it was as if they needn’t fear devils with him around.

Xu Kong calmly put the box he was carrying with him down and opened it.

There were various implements inside. Talisman paper, vermillion ink, and even a pocket-sized wooden sword.

But when Xu Kong took this sword out, it immediately enlarged, causing astonished gasps to rise from the crowd.

Shi Sheng rolled her eyes. ‘That sword is obviously specially modified to allow it to change sizes.’

Shi Sheng coldly watched Xu Kong busying himself. He’d gotten people to set up an altar in front of him, which was empty save for a piece of yellow paper.

“Sir, please stand further away.” After Xu Kong finished arranging everything, he spoke to Ming Jin.

“What if I’m a devil too?” Ming Jin replied with a smile.

“…” Xu Kong’s face turned dark and he turned to look at Yuwen Xun. The latter nodded slightly, indicating that there was no need to bother about Ming Jin.

Only now did Xu Kong close his eyes and start chanting while facing Shi Sheng.

She shot Ming Jin a side glance. ‘What’s this fellow playing at?’

Ming Jin smiled at Shi Sheng.

Shi Sheng’s fingertips traced the stone in her hand, giving him a sinister smile in return.

The chamber fell silent as everyone turned their attention to Xu Kong. As he chanted, the yellow paper on the table started to change and a red character appeared.

It looked like something a dog had scratched out, so Shi Sheng couldn’t recognise the word, but Xu Kong’s expression changed greatly. “Your Majesty, there is devil qi present!”

“Ah!”

“She really was a devil!”

“We’ve actually been living with a devil for so long? How frightening!”

“Master, quickly, subdue her!” De-gonggong urged Xu Kong.

Xu Kong nodded and took an empty bowl out from the box. He first cut his wrist to let out some blood before mixing in several other odd ingredients.

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘If this was a real devil standing in front of you, then you would’ve died countless times by now.’

“Die devil!” Xu Kong carried the blood, pointing his wooden sword at Shi Sheng and shouting in a powerful voice.

He splashed the bowl of blood towards Shi Sheng. Ming Jin’s figure moved slightly, but stopped in the next moment.

The sticky red blood was blocked in mid-air, as if there was a layer of glass present. It slowly trickled down to the floor.

Xu Kong wasn’t here before, so he obviously wouldn’t have known about the invisible barrier; he was stunned by its appearance.

“You dare to put on a show in front of me?!” Shi Sheng copied Xu Kong and shouted back at him.

Xu Kong’s eyes turned as he started to feel a bit weak in the knees. ‘I couldn’t have met someone who has real ability…right? I can’t even get close to her… Is this the rumoured “enchantment”?’

Xu Kong’s heart had already started pounding, his gaze roving around as his knees started shaking.

“What’s going on? Master, why aren’t you defeating this devil?” De-gonggong urged Xu Kong.

The latter could only steel himself and continue. But no matter what he did, Shi Sheng remained standing safely in front of him.

Sweat started to form on Xu Kong’s brow as he started to panic. ‘What do I do? How would I know how to deal with devils?! I’ve never even seen one! All I do is make a big show to scare people, but I’ve never committed any unforgivable sin to deserve this!’

“Still not kneeling!” Shi Sheng snapped.