Chapter 1628. Big Brother, you’re drunk

This matter was supposed to be kept secret, but Chu Xinyue thought that if she made up her mind to deal with the Xiyuan Saintess, she might need to use the power of the Xiaoyao Heavenly Palace in the near future. Therefore, telling Ouyang Ji now wouldn’t hurt.

“It’s not about dealing with the Xiyuan Saintess, it’s just a matter of self-defense. We have no choice but to respond to her actions,” Chu Xinyue shook her head and said, her gaze deep.

Ouyang Ji furrowed his brow, looking somewhat uneasy. “But no matter how you put it, the Xiyuan Saintess holds an extremely powerful position in the Xiyuan Civilization. If you take action like this, aren’t you essentially offending the Xiyuan Holy Hall, positioning yourselves against many of the orthodox forces?”

“By doing this, won’t the situation for the Xianchu Haotu become much more difficult?” he said seriously, seemingly weighing the situation for the Xianchu Haotu.

“No matter how difficult it gets, can it be worse than now?” Chu Xinyue’s expression turned cold, carrying a hint of bitterness.

“At my father’s birthday banquet, the Master of Zixiao Mountain, Zi Wanha, personally presented the black coffin in front of all the guests. This disgrace has already turned the Xianchu Haotu into a laughingstock,” Chu Xinyue said with a cold tone, her words sharp.

Ouyang Ji opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he chose to remain silent.

“Zixiao Mountain is being overly aggressive, not even considering the Xianchu Haotu. That person with the surname Gu is the real mastermind who caused my brother’s tragic death. Now Zixiao Mountain is suddenly attacking, and I suspect they might be involved. In such circumstances, we have no choice but to take risks,” Chu Xinyue continued, her tone softer, with a hint of helplessness.

“I understand your feelings, Xinyue, but…” Ouyang Ji sighed, still clearly worried.

Chu Xinyue turned to look at him and said gently, “I know you understand, Ji Lang. You are the young master of the Xiaoyao Heavenly Palace and the future ruler of the Xiaoyao Heavenly Palace. You will help me, right? Once the troubles of Xianchu Haotu are settled, I will ask my father to arrange our marriage.”

Upon hearing the words “arrange marriage,” joy instantly appeared in Ouyang Ji’s eyes. He immediately dropped his previous worries and eagerly nodded, “Xinyue, don’t worry, your matters are my matters, and the Xianchu Haotu’s matters are naturally my matters as well. I will definitely help you with all my strength. Whatever you need, just give the word. Whether it’s a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, as long as you say it, I won’t fear it.”

Seeing Ouyang Ji’s sincerity, Chu Xinyue was moved, her expression softening as she said, “I knew I didn’t mistake you.”

“However, Xinyue, the person you want to deal with this time is the Xiyuan Saintess. Her status and position are not something you’re unaware of. If you fail, do you know what the consequences will be?” Ouyang Ji said, his joy hard to conceal, but he quickly calmed himself down, now speaking with caution.

Chu Xinyue wasn’t surprised by Ouyang Ji’s reaction. She still spoke gently, “What, Ji Lang, are you afraid? The Xiyuan Saintess’s actions have no legitimate basis. Clearly, she’s worried that the Xianchu Haotu is growing too quickly, and is afraid we might take the position and limelight of the Xiyuan Holy Hall. That’s why she is deliberately opposing the Xianchu Haotu in public. She has already personally intervened. Are we supposed to remain indifferent?”

Ouyang Ji nodded and didn’t say much more. He followed Chu Xinyue to the deeper part of the palace.

The old star-mother from the Yinxu Cave had already left the banquet, and was currently in the palace’s inner chambers.

Also present was Bai Mei Xingjun.

Chu Gucheng was speaking with the two of them, his dignified face rarely showing a serious expression.

“The recent attack by Zixiao Mountain was far beyond my expectations. I suspect this was premeditated. In addition to Zixiao Mountain, there must be other forces secretly involved. If I’m not mistaken, it should be the Tianmeng behind that person with the surname Gu,” Chu Gucheng said in a deep voice.”Indeed, it’s quite the coincidence. However, that person with the surname Gu dares to appear alone in Xianchu Haotu, which must mean he has confidence and assurance. The real question is how much confidence Your Majesty has in completely keeping him here?”

After Master Fu retired and took a more leisurely position, Bai Mei Xingjun had become the most trusted person by Chu Gucheng. He was dressed in a white robe, his face serene and dignified, with his long beard swaying gently in the wind. Hidden within his wide sleeves was a whisk, flowing with a faint glow that transformed into various natural scenes such as the changing of the seasons, thunderstorms, and lightning.

“I cannot fathom the strength of that person with the surname Gu. He gives me a very terrifying feeling, one that sends shivers down my spine,” Chu Gucheng said, his brow furrowing as he spoke in a deep voice.

There was something he had not said out loud, though: when he first encountered Gu Changge at the city wall, he had felt like a prey in Gu Changge’s eyes. The unsettling, trembling feeling still lingered within him, something that Chu Gucheng found hard to believe even now.

“The young man with the surname Gu has unfathomable strength. I’m afraid I’m no match for him. Before we completely tear apart our relationship with him, Lord Chu, you’d better avoid any conflict with him. Even if we can manage to keep him in the end, the Xianchu Haotu will still pay an extremely heavy price,” said the Star Ying Old Woman, her silver-white eyes glowing like starlight, revealing a hint of wariness.

The fact that even the Star Ying Old Woman from the Yin Xu Cave was speaking this way made Chu Gucheng’s expression even more somber. His fist clenched tightly, feeling a sense of helplessness.

“Don’t worry, Senior. I understand the importance of timing and won’t act recklessly,” Chu Gucheng replied, his voice serious.

The Star Ying Old Woman nodded and said, “Although this man with the surname Gu has a mysterious background and his strength is impossible to measure, it’s not entirely impossible to deal with him. If you can find a way to ask your master to step forward, all the troubles and problems will naturally be resolved.”

“Master of Yin Xu Cave?” Chu Gucheng was taken aback. He had indeed considered this possibility, but the Yin Xu Cave was extremely mysterious, and no one knew its origins or existence.

The master of the Yin Xu Cave was undoubtedly powerful, but how could someone like him possibly be convinced to intervene in this matter?

The Star Ying Old Woman seemed to know what Chu Gucheng was thinking. She spoke plainly, “Your master does not take in just anyone. Over all these epochs, he hasn’t taken many disciples, but he has allowed Bai Mei Shi Di to assist you, which shows he has seen something remarkable in you. Moreover, your master even personally gave you the brocade pouch. He values you highly. If you sincerely wish to be his disciple, he might even agree.”

Her words made Chu Gucheng pause again, his eyes flashing with a spark of interest. Clearly, he was tempted. The mysterious brocade pouch was something he still kept carefully, not yet knowing what it contained.

“It’s impossible. I have already taken Master Fa Sheng as my teacher. Once a disciple, always a disciple. How could I abandon my original master and take another as my teacher? Although I have long admired and respected the master of Yin Xu Cave, I would never forsake my own sect to follow another…”

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Chu Gucheng shook his head decisively, his tone firm.

The Star Ying Old Woman didn’t show any displeasure at his words. Instead, she revealed a faint smile and said, “Let’s set this matter aside for now. Lord Chu, why not open the brocade pouch given by your master and see what’s inside? Perhaps there is something that could help you deal with that man with the surname Gu?”

At that moment, Chu Xinyue, who had come to the inner chambers of the palace, just happened to overhear this conversation. She had originally been considering whether she should take matters into her own hands and cause some trouble for Gu Changge. However, she hadn’t expected Gu Changge’s power to be so formidable that it left everyone feeling wary and cautious. Even the extremely mysterious Star Ying Old Woman spoke with such caution about him.

Yet, with Yin Xu Cave being so mysterious, the brocade pouch given by the enigmatic master of Yin Xu Cave would likely be anything but simple.

Chu Xinyue walked forward quietly, standing silently behind Chu Gucheng and the others, not disturbing their conversation. Ouyang Ji and the other members of the Xiaoyao Heavenly Palace wisely waited outside the palace, not following her inside.

“Senior Star Ying’s suggestion makes sense. I will open the brocade pouch now,” Chu Gucheng said, his curiosity piqued about what might be inside.

Inside the hall, he extended his hand, and a flash of light appeared as the seemingly ordinary brocade pouch appeared before him.

The Star Ying Old Woman’s eyes fell on the pouch, her own curiosity rising, wondering what her master had given to Chu Gucheng. Bai Mei Xingjun was also intrigued and gazed at the pouch with interest.

As the pouch opened, inside appeared a pill about the size of a fist, shimmering with seven-colored rays. The pill emitted a faint aura, like the glow of a rainbow mist, with swirling, ethereal clouds around it.

The pill had seven small holes on it, and from each hole emanated a dense, mysterious fog that seemed to shimmer like glazed glass. These misty vapors flowed and swirled, shifting and changing shapes in the air. At times, they morphed into a strong man, then into a child, a young woman in her prime, an elderly person, a ferocious beast, or even strange rock formations…

It was as though the mist reflected the many forms of life from various races and species in the world, encompassing infinite universes and star systems. The sight was incredibly mysterious.

“What is this?” Chu Gucheng stared at the pill in amazement. With his experience, he was unable to immediately discern what it was.

However, Bai Mei Xingjun and the Star Ying Old Woman were stunned as soon as they saw the pill. Their expressions froze, as if they found it hard to believe.

“Could this be the Yitai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan, refined from the Dao Fruit of the Chaos Time Sea’s Shenzu after your master killed it?” The Star Ying Old Woman murmured, still unable to believe what she was seeing.

Bai Mei Xingjun, too, was puzzled, unsure why the master would give such a rare and precious, yet somewhat impractical pill as a birthday gift to Chu Gucheng.

Seeing that both Chu Gucheng and Chu Xinyue were puzzled, Bai Mei Xingjun spoke up to explain, “This pill is called the Yitai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan. It was refined from the Dao Fruit of a Shenzu that your master killed. The fruit was then combined with many rare and mystical treasures to create this pill. After consuming it, one can transform into any person in the world without leaving a single flaw. Even a Lu Jin level expert would be unable to deduce its origins or trace its path.”

The Shenzu was an extremely dangerous being from the Grand Dao realm, a fearsome creature that had hidden for ages in the Chaos Time Sea. Few had even been able to locate its true form, let alone kill it. The fact that this pill was made from its Dao Fruit only highlighted its rarity and value.

Chu Xinyue was stunned by the pill’s preciousness but still didn’t understand why the mysterious master of the Yin Xu Cave would send such a pill.

Chu Gucheng, however, quickly connected the dots and almost immediately understood the master’s intention. “I didn’t expect the senior from Yin Xu Cave to be so powerful, already having foreseen the troubles facing our Xianchu Haotu and leaving behind such a divine pill for us.”

His face lit up with excitement and gratitude. “Such a great kindness, I am truly thankful beyond words.”

“After consuming the Yitai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan, one cannot immediately transform into the person they wish. You must first find a way to make contact with that person. Once the transformation occurs, aside from your actual strength being unaffected, every aspect, from the aura, movements, expressions, and even memories, will be almost identical to the original,” explained the Star Ying Old Woman, who now seemed to have deduced her master’s intention.

“Now I understand,” Chu Gucheng nodded after hearing the explanation.

He had come to fully grasp the pill’s function. Rather than a mere transformation, it wasn’t about creating a body identical to the original. Instead, the process required contact with the person being mimicked. This contact was not about physical touch, but a kind of close-range simulation and learning.

“Father, this is simply heaven-sent!” Chu Xinyue exclaimed, now fully understanding the use of the Yitai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan. She was extremely excited and invigorated.

Under normal circumstances, this pill might have seemed somewhat impractical. But in the current situation of Xianchu Haotu, it was precisely what was needed, almost as though it were divinely inspired, quietly resolving all the difficulties and crises.

Both father and daughter now held the mysterious master of Yin Xu Cave in the highest regard, filled with admiration and gratitude.

“I was worried before, thinking that such a decision could lead to unpredictable and terrible consequences,” Chu Gucheng said, a smile appearing on his lips. “But now it seems that everything has already been predestined. The Mirror of Reincarnation belongs to our Xianchu Haotu.”

With renewed confidence, he felt assured that their troubles were well on their way to being solved.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after Chu Gucheng left the banquet, the guests and nobles, instead of feeling awkward or uncomfortable, were in an even more cheerful mood, enjoying themselves to the fullest.

A series of fine celestial wines and exquisite brews were brought out, and the guests drank merrily, exchanging cups and toasts, completely caught up in the excitement and enjoyment of the moment. It seemed as though they had forgotten that Xianchu Haotu was currently facing an invasion from both the Demon Court and Zixiao Mountain.

They had also forgotten that not long ago, Lord Chu Gucheng had engaged in a fierce battle with the Master of Zixiao Mountain, Zi Wanha, resulting in a loss of face.

However, this carefree atmosphere only made the remaining ministers uneasy.

Several princes, princesses, and other members of the Chu family were all visibly uncomfortable, as if sitting on pins and needles.

The eldest prince, Chu Wushang, had been on guard against Gu Changge, fearing that after his father, Chu Gucheng, left, Gu Changge would seize the opportunity to cause trouble. But to his surprise, Gu Changge, signaling him from across the room to drink together.

Unsure of Gu Changge’s intentions, Chu Wushang had no choice but to force a smile and raise his glass in a distant toast to Gu Changge.

The other guests, seeing this, naturally felt it would be impolite not to follow suit, so they all raised their cups in his direction.

The celestial wine served to the guests was far from ordinary. Chu Wushang, who usually had a strong tolerance for alcohol, found himself becoming somewhat dizzy as he drank more.

He tried to use his spiritual power to dispel the effects of the alcohol, but it had little effect. This was a rare and precious celestial wine that even Dao Realm experts could get drunk on if they drank too much.

Inside the wine were remnants of Grand Dao light particles, fragments of broken laws, which could help cultivators understand and refine their life essence. The cultivators who absorbed these particles could enter a trance-like state of sudden enlightenment, a kind of hazy drunkenness.

“Is it finally over?” Chu Wushang mumbled as he looked around at the gradually emptying hall, now silent and desolate.

This banquet had originally been intended to last for several months, but due to the events of the day, it had to come to a hasty end. It was an embarrassing anticlimax, leaving everyone to mock the lack of grace.

Chu Wushang shook his head, trying to maintain his clarity, but he nearly stumbled and fell.

A few of the princes still present quickly rushed to steady him.

“Big Brother, you’re drunk. Let us help you back to rest. You’ve had too much to drink today,” one of them said, supporting him with concern.

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