Chapter 1126: Too Beautiful, Look a Few More Times

Chapter 1126: Too Beautiful, Can't Help but Look More

Late at night, Li Xiao and Bai Susu were arranged to stay at Danfu Lingshan.

As for Ye Chen and the others, they remained standing at the mountain peak, quietly watching the area outside. From there, they could clearly see shadowy figures flying back and forth, each with considerable cultivation levels.

Those people were quite persistent, wandering around Danfu even in the dead of night. Ye Chen was certain that if anyone stepped out of Danfu, they would be targeted immediately.

Unfortunately, Danfu was protected by powerful restrictions, completely isolating it from the outside world. Anyone trying to use secret techniques to peer in would only see vague clouds and mist.

"You died the next day, and they came."

Xie Yun said slowly,

"Over time, there have been at least a dozen waves of them, basically coming every day to challenge us, saying they want to compete in alchemy."

"No one is diverting their attention, so it's no surprise they're fixated on Danfu."

Ye Chen sneered.

"The Holy Lord's decision that day was quite farsighted."

Nian Wei said softly,

"They can't get in, and their secret techniques can't see anything, so all they can do is wait outside the mountains. As soon as someone leaves, they'll be secretly taken away."

"Let them keep watching if they want."

Ye Chen said casually.

"Just seal off Danfu completely and frustrate them to death."

Xie Yun grumbled angrily.

"In the time the Holy Lord has been away, the alchemists at Danfu have made remarkable progress."

Nian Wei said, waving her hand to produce an ancient scroll, which listed the names of the alchemists.

Ye Chen took it and glanced over it, his eyes lighting up in surprise. Even with his composure, he couldn't help but be startled.

"It won't be long before they become a formidable force."

Nian Wei smiled contentedly.

"I can't fall behind either. This time, I won't come out of seclusion until I reach the Heavenly Realm."

Xie Yun tucked a strand of hair behind his ear, turned, and walked away. As he went, he pulled a glowing mirror from his pocket, tapped it with a finger, and a lewd smile spread across his face.

"Not bad, not bad, hehehe."

At the sight, Ye Chen rushed after him and, without a word, pinned Xie Yun to the ground.

Pervert!

Nian Wei followed suit and started beating him without hesitation.

They acted this way because Xie Yun was so despicable. The mirror in his hand was a Xuanji Mirror, a treasure for spying on people, and he was using it to peek at Li Xiao and Bai Susu.

Poor Xie Yun was beaten senseless on the spot. Ye Chen simply found a rope and hung him from a tree branch.

Scumbag!

Before leaving, Ye Chen couldn't resist kicking him one more time.

He's got his own wife!

Nian Wei huffed in annoyance. She used to think her imperial brother was quite decent, at least a gentleman, but ever since he unlocked his past-life memories, he'd completely changed. Every time she saw his face, she had an overwhelming urge to beat him—and beat him hard.

After one last glance at the dangling Xie Yun, Ye Chen finally left.

It was still nighttime. He used a teleportation array to leave Danfu and head straight to Youdu's Ninth Heaven.

"You're still alive?"

When she saw Ye Chen, Ruo Tian Zhu Que was startled.

Ye Chen shrugged and casually found a comfortable spot to sit down. Ruo Tian Zhu Que was shocked to see him so lively after being chased by a Quasi-Saint—it was the first time she'd encountered someone like that.

For a moment, the way Ruo Tian Zhu Que looked at Ye Chen changed completely. This seemingly unreliable young cultivator was shrouded in mystery from head to toe, a mystery that was impossible to fathom.

Ye Chen rested his chin on one hand and studied Ruo Tian Zhu Que from top to bottom, without even blinking.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que sat down too, perhaps feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, and lightly cleared her throat.

Even so, Ye Chen kept staring, scanning her inch by inch from head to toe, which made Ruo Tian Zhu Que feel flustered. Even as a Quasi-Saint, she couldn't handle being looked at like that.

"How long are you going to keep staring?"

In the end, Ruo Tian Zhu Que spoke up, glancing at Ye Chen as she did.

"You're too beautiful; I just want to look a bit more."

"Are you falling for me?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que propped her chin on her hand and smiled at Ye Chen.

"Don't joke around."

Ye Chen coughed.

"I'm looking for something."

"If you're searching for something, just ask me directly. What's the point of staring like that?"

"The point is exactly what you're thinking."

"Then spit it out—what are you looking for?"

"The Ancient Curse Seal."

Ye Chen finally averted his gaze and let out a heavy sigh of relief.

"What Ancient Curse Seal?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que was taken aback.

"Ku Yue planted an Ancient Curse Seal in Mu Xuan Gong's body."

Ye Chen said casually.

"There's such a thing?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que furrowed her brows, her beautiful eyes flashing with cold light.

"There's even more that will shock you."

Ye Chen poured himself a drink and continued leisurely,

"It's not just Mu Xuan Gong. The Mu family Holy Lord and many elders have it too. On the night Qinglong Star invaded Zhuque Star, I secretly observed that the Zhuque family and the other eight major families are the same as the Mu family. In other words, everyone in Youdu's leadership, except for you, has been affected."

"This..."

Ruo Tian Zhu Que's expression changed dramatically. She hadn't realized there was such a shocking secret and knew exactly what it implied.

"I'm going to wipe out Ku Yue."

Ruo Tian Zhu Que suddenly stood up, her eyes filled with killing intent.

"He can't die yet."

Ye Chen pulled her back to her seat.

"Kill him sooner, and we'll all sleep easier."

Ruo Tian Zhu Que said coldly,

"He's gotten more and more brazen over the years."

"You're oversimplifying things."

Ye Chen said seriously,

"The Ancient Curse Seal he planted is like a linked punishment. If one person is guilty, it affects the whole clan. If he dies, everyone with the seal will perish. You know what that means for Ku Yue's death."

"It's that domineering?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que was deeply shaken.

"There's definitely a threat."

Ye Chen smiled,

"His goal is to control Youdu, but he's only at the peak of the Emperor Realm. With you holding him back, he won't dare act too recklessly. As long as we don't push him too hard, those with the seals will be safe."

"But what if he breaks through to Quasi-Saint?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que asked, staring at Ye Chen.

"I've calculated it—he won't advance within the next hundred years."

Ye Chen laughed,

"He's done too many evil deeds, so he's accumulated karma. Unlike Yin Shi Wang, he's bound by invisible shackles."

"So we're just going to let him run loose?"

"At least until I figure out that curse seal, we can't touch him."

Ye Chen took a deep breath,

"He's a madman—who knows if he has other backup plans? Once we understand everything, we'll uproot him completely. If we do it, we'll do it thoroughly."

"Ye Chen, you're more impressive than I imagined."

Ruo Tian Zhu Que said meaningfully.

"Since I've shared some bad news, here's some good news."

Ye Chen said, winking at Ruo Tian Zhu Que,

"Do you know who I brought back?"

"Who? You're making it sound so mysterious."

"It's me."

Before Ye Chen could answer, an elderly voice chuckled from outside the bamboo grove.

"Mu Xuan Gong?"

Ruo Tian Zhu Que jumped to her feet, staring in disbelief at the elder entering from the bamboo grove. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Mu Xuan Gong, the ancestor of the Mu family.