Chapter 134
Chapter 134
As soon as Ye Piaoling finished speaking, she was about to leap up again and hack away in a frenzy.
Seeing this, the Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord instantly and very decisively shot out of the body, turning into a streak of black mist that bolted toward the sky like lightning.
“Don’t get cocky too soon. I’ll be back! Hahahaha!”
After tossing out that threat, the Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord had already vanished without a trace.
Ye Piaoling stood there hugging her blade, utterly speechless.
Seriously? So this was the legendary one-slash kill?
This Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord was even less reliable than Pinxixi…
Not far away, Feng Jin spat out another mouthful of blood and collapsed unconscious to the ground.
“Feng Jin!”
Nalan Muxue rushed forward and gathered the man into her arms. “Feng Jin, I knew you were still alive… You would never leave me!”
The setting sun was red as blood, spilling over the two of them and dyeing the ground crimson.
Ye Piaoling was a little moved. Nalan Muxue and Feng Jin were the real loving couple here!
She took the artificial hill out of her storage pouch and set it to the side. “This is my wedding gift.”
Then she turned to the palace servants and said, “What are you all standing around for? Your State Preceptor is still here. Hurry up and call an Imperial Physician!”
Only then did the palace servants snap back to their senses and rush off to find the Imperial Physicians.
Ye Piaoling put away her blade, took Di Xiulan’s hand, and smiled in victory.
The Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord could not be captured. It could not be stuffed into a refrigerator like the Ghost Po, but without this physical shell, he could no longer fully unleash his power.
This trip to Xiliu had gone even more smoothly than expected!
Di Xiulan smiled. “I didn’t expect you to reach an agreement with the queen so quickly.”
Ye Piaoling gave a smug little humph. “You wouldn’t understand the tacit understanding between girls.”
The story of the Consort of the Regent King of Dongli and the Queen of Xiliu joining hands to eliminate the Evil Lord soon became a celebrated tale.
The people of Xiliu were endlessly grateful. Before Ye Piaoling left, Nalan Muxue even swore sisterhood with her.
After one trip to Xiliu, Ye Piaoling had suddenly gained two new identities: her fiancé was the Regent King, and her sworn sister was the Queen of Xiliu!
Back home, she also had a maternal grandfather who was the Sect Leader of Tianwen Sect…
She felt like she was gradually acquiring the standard setup of a transmigrated female lead!
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord had already arrived in Dali, his heart filled with resentment.
This lord has fought wars his entire life. Can’t he enjoy himself for once?
He had finally found himself the shell of the Xiliu State Preceptor, but after enjoying a good life for just over a year, he had been forcibly driven out!
There were still several days left before the day he planned to resurrect. During this time, he certainly did not want to just float around aimlessly. Of course he had to find himself some amusement…
“Di Xiulan, Ye Piaoling, since you won’t let me enjoy myself in Xiliu, don’t blame me for coming to your Dali to enjoy myself instead!”
The Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord sneered and headed for the Duke’s Mansion.
There, he had a new shell in mind.
During the previous trial on Hundred Demon Mountain, he had already taken notice of Xiao Chengxu.
The man was young, handsome, born of the imperial clan, remarkably talented, calm and composed in the face of trouble… Although those traits could not compare to Feng Jin’s, they were still passable enough.
By now, night had fallen.
Xiao Chengxu was reading by lamplight when the flame flickered, and the black-robed guest from the Secret Cave appeared before him.
“It’s you?”
Xiao Chengxu was startled and barely stopped himself from springing out of his chair.
The Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord was very satisfied with his reaction. The shell he wanted had to be young, beautiful, and high quality. Ordinary silkpants were not even worth his consideration.
“No need to be nervous,” the Evil Lord said. “I came to cooperate with you.”
“Cooperate?” Xiao Chengxu asked in surprise.
The Evil Lord said, “As long as you are willing to work with me, I can fulfill all your wishes. I can let you possess everything. I can even put you on the throne and make you the master of Dali’s realm!”
At those words, Xiao Chengxu’s gaze trembled violently.
Ascend the throne?!
That temptation was far too great! Under all heaven, who did not want to become emperor?
As for this black-robed guest, although he was certainly no good person, there was no questioning his ability…
Xiao Chengxu took a deep breath and asked, “What are your conditions?”
The Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord said, “Hand your body over to me. I will control it.”
Xiao Chengxu’s expression sharpened. “You want to seize my body?”
“I am merely borrowing your shell,” the Evil Lord said with a smile. “Only by using your body can I allow you to wield my power. Once I have finished what I want to do, I will naturally leave. By then, the throne and the imperial harem will still be yours.”
Xiao Chengxu’s heart had already sunk.
After all that talk, didn’t he still want to seize his body?!
He knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. After his body was seized, his soul would either be controlled by the other party or erased entirely. He would have no autonomy at all…
Even if he became emperor like that, what would be the point?
Besides, the other party promised he would leave, but who knew whether he would keep that promise?
This was basically a deal that gambled with his life!
However, the temptation of becoming emperor was just way, way, way too enormous…
Xiao Chengxu hesitated for a long while. Then his eyes suddenly shifted, and he suggested, “How about you seize my father’s body instead?”
The Heavenly Po of the Evil Lord: “…???”
Xiao Chengxu pitched the idea enthusiastically. “My father is Duke Anguo, the current Great Imperial Uncle. His status is noble, and the power in his hands is beyond anything I can compare to… Seizing his body would be much more worthwhile. And I could still serve as your right-hand man and help you plot this grand undertaking!”
Xiao Chengxu’s little abacus was clacking loudly.
As long as Duke Anguo could ascend the throne, then he, the Heir of Duke Anguo, would become crown prince. Sooner or later, he would be emperor too…
That way, he could realize his dream without having to sacrifice his own body!
Xiao Chengxu smiled and asked the Evil Lord, “What do you think?”
The Evil Lord was already speechless.
I want your shell, yet you want me to become your father so you can inherit my estate?!
If nothing else, I have to admit, you really do dream big!!!