LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 508: A Pawn
Chapter 508: A Pawn
Lin Fengmian was momentarily stunned by Shangguan Qiong’s words, then smiled with interest. “Has the Sect Master finally come around?”
Indeed, sincerity can move even the hardest of hearts!
All his hard work over the past few days and nights had finally paid off.
Shangguan Qiong wasn’t sure if she had been convinced by his words or actions. Or was it perhaps because he had stood up for her at the banquet?
Whatever the reason, she was truly afraid of this so-called “life-giving mentor”. She felt that her talents were too shallow to bear such a heavy burden and just wanted to return to the Joyful Union Sect to live a peaceful life.
She let out a soft hum and stated her conditions.
“Let me go, and give me two top-grade Spirit Fusion Pills. In return, I’ll send Chen Qingyan to you.”
Lin Fengmian gently touched her delicate cheek and said with a playful smile, “Two top-grade Spirit Fusion Pills, huh? Fine, it’s a deal.”
Shangguan Qiong rolled her eyes at him. “You’re really lucky. Almost all of the most beautiful women in the Joyful Union Sect have fallen into your hands.
Lin Fengmian teased, “Including you, Sect Master?”
Shangguan Qiong pinched him and warned, “I can give you Chen Qingyan, but you must not touch her!”
Lin Fengmian hesitated. “What? I can’t touch Chen Qingyan? Is she your daughter?”
This mother-daughter thing is not a good idea!
But for some reason, the thought was a bit exciting.
Shangguan Qiong almost wanted to slap him to death. Instead, she angrily bit his shoulder, causing him to grimace in pain.
“Let go, let go! It hurts!”
Lin Fengmian pulled open his clothes and looked at the clear bite mark on his shoulder, feeling a sense of dread.
If I push her too far one day and she bites my little brother, wouldn’t that be the end of my lineage?
I can’t afford to be too hasty before I reach the Core Formation Realm. Opportunities like this don’t come around twice!
“At least give me a reason why I can’t touch her.”
Shangguan Qiong looked at her handiwork with satisfaction and smiled. “She’s a stone woman. She doesn’t have ‘that thing.'”
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Lin Fengmian was totally shocked.
A stone woman?
So flawless, so impenetrable?
This was practically an iron fortress!
Senior Sister Chen, why do you have to be so perfect?
Always leave some room for future encounters.
Shangguan Qiong ignored Lin Fengmian, who was now petrified, and took out a jade slip, leaving a trace of her divine sense on it before handing it to Lin Fengmian.
“Have someone take this jade slip back to the Joyful Union Sect. She will come as instructed.”
Lin Fengmian took the jade slip, deactivated the soundproof array, and called out loudly, “You Yao, come in for a moment!”
A wisp of black mist drifted in, and You Yao entered the carriage, eyeing Lin Fengmian warily.
Is this guy going to lose control and try something on me?
Lin Fengmian tossed the jade slip to her and said, “Sect Master Shangguan says there’s a disciple in her sect who meets the requirements. She wants to exchange her for three top-grade Spirit Fusion Pills. Go and ask for that person’s opinion.”
You Yao was surprised that the Joyful Union Sect actually had such a promising disciple and that Shangguan Qiong was willing to hand her over to them. She found it hard to believe.
“Does this girl really meet the requirements?”
Seeing Lin Fengmian raise the price on the spot, Shangguan Qiong couldn’t help but smile.
“Her name is Chen Qingyan. She has Ice Spirit Roots and is at the early Core Formation realm. You can see for yourself.”
You Yao nodded. “Alright, if she really meets the conditions, we’ll agree to the deal.”
Lin Fengmian was inwardly surprised.
Three top-grade Spirit Fusion Pills, and this woman agreed just like that? Her status must be quite high!
“Go and check it out. I’ll have others look after things here. Use the teleportation array and come back quickly.”
You Yao nodded and immediately left, seemingly heading straight for the teleportation array.
Shangguan Qiong had thought that after handing over Chen Qingyan, Lin Fengmian would let her go.
But to her surprise, as soon as they returned to his residence, he picked her up and carried her to his room.
“My beauty, we won’t leave this bed for the next three days!”
Shangguan Qiong looked at the room, which now resembled a demon’s lair, and turned pale with fear, her limbs going weak.
Once inside the room, she pushed Lin Fengmian away and said, “Don’t touch me! I’ve already given you Chen Qingyan!”
Lin Fengmian chuckled. “Sect Master, you’ll just have to endure a little longer until Senior Sister Chen arrives.”
He was about to reach the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and was determined to squeeze every last bit of benefit out of Shangguan Qiong.
Considering her recent good behavior, he decided to modify the Demon Emperor Technique to avoid damaging her foundation.
Previously, his dual cultivation with Shangguan Qiong had only benefited him, maximizing his gains while harming her.
This time, he decided to switch to the method he used with Liu Mei and the others. Although it was slower, both parties would benefit from it.
Ah, in the end, familiarity breeds affection!
But slow and steady wins the race.
If you keep flooding the fields every time, who wouldn’t dry up?
In the end, Shangguan Qiong couldn’t escape her fate of being “connected by the stem”.
She lay there in a seductive pose, wanting to cry but having no tears left.
You Yao, you’d better come back quickly!
…
Inside the Heavenly Grace King’s Palace, Jun Qingsheng walked slowly. Lin Fengmian’s sudden changes were still bothering him.
“Someone, bring me the detailed records of Wuxie’s daily activities and travels over the past year!”
Soon, every detail of Jun Wuxie’s actions over the past year was laid out in front of Jun Qingsheng.
Jun Qingsheng patiently reviewed the records, finally stopping at the section about the leech demon helping with spiritual refinement. He felt that something was wrong.
But he had already checked the compatibility between Lin Fengmian’s soul and body, and everything was normal. There was no sign of possession.
“It seems that after regaining his status and undergoing a transformation, this kid has become quite confident. But that’s fine.”
Suddenly, a dark mist appeared around him, and a hoarse, chilling laugh came from behind him.
“It’s normal for young people to be impulsive. Everyone goes through it. This kid is just a bit too full of himself.”
Jun Qingsheng turned to the mysterious old man and bowed respectfully.
“You came!”
The old man nodded slightly. “Keep an eye on Yunzheng during this time. Don’t let him ruin my plans.”
He had checked the soul mark in Lin Fengmian’s body and was sure that Jun Wuxie hadn’t been replaced.
Even he hadn’t considered the possibility that the impostor had been swapped with the real deal, nor did he know about the existence of the half-leech demon.
Jun Qingsheng nodded hesitantly. “Are you really going to let Wuxie participate in the Blood Fiend Trial?”
The old man said coldly, “Of course. This is a rare opportunity, and I don’t have much time left.”
Jun Qingsheng’s expression changed slightly, and he nodded. “I understand. But will the Empress really believe it?”
When Empress Fengyao was mentioned, the old man’s eyes became distant, as if he was lost in memories.
He really hadn’t expected the harmless Jun Yunshang to become the omniscient Empress Fengyao.
Back then, all of them had underestimated her. Or perhaps, she had been playing the fool from the very beginning.
All of them, including Ye Xuefeng, were probably fooled by her!
The old man said indifferently, “No matter how well she schemes, she couldn’t escape the trap of love. As long as she has that weakness, she’s not invincible.”
Jun Qingsheng didn’t ask any further questions, and the old man didn’t elaborate. After taking some rare treasures, the old man left.
After the old man left, Jun Qingsheng’s expression became complicated. After a long while, he let out a bitter smile.
“What are we to you? Just pawns?”