Chapter 212: The First Day Xi Xi Didn't Come to the Restaurant, Thinking of Her in the Fearful Jade

Chapter 212: The First Day Xi Xi Didn't Come to the Restaurant, Thinking of Her in the Fearful Jade Tower Cold Moon Immortal Strange Shrine

The night was hazy, and a dim candlelight shone brightly in the darkness.

The entire alley was quiet, so quiet that the sound of the gentle spring rain falling on the black tiles seemed to reverberate like thunder.

The cool breeze blew through the rain, and the sound of the raindrops colliding with each other resembled a symphony of clashing weapons.

Li Che's ink-black shirt was damp with rain, and the spring rain seemed to grow increasingly intense.

However, the heavy rain that gradually enveloped the world was unable to obscure the dim candlelight emanating from the restaurant.

The familiar large black dog lay on the ground, its fur sleek and shiny, indicating that it had been well-fed recently.

It bared its teeth at Li Che, revealing a human-like smile.

Li Che stared silently at the large black dog.

A chill rose from beneath his feet and spread throughout his body, causing every pore to open up and release a cool breeze.

This large black dog...

How could it appear in Dao City?! If he had seen this dog in Jin Guang Prefecture, Li Che wouldn't have been surprised, but this was Dao City...

Could the restaurant have moved here as well?

Li Che's eyebrows furrowed, and doubts flooded his mind like thick fog, intertwining and swirling endlessly.

The dog...

Was it following him on purpose?

The thought suddenly occurred to Li Che, but he quickly dismissed it as a foolish notion.

After all, the world was vast, and where others chose to go had nothing to do with him. It wasn't as if Li Che's arrival in Dao City would prevent the restaurant owner and the large black dog from coming here.

Initially, Li Che had noticed something peculiar about this restaurant.

When he was in Jin Guang Prefecture, Li Che had thought that the restaurant's appearance was related to the Four Virtues Eight Arms Hell Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Strange Shrine.

It seemed to be guarding and watching over that strange shrine.

Now it appeared...

That he had misjudged the situation.

Focusing his mind, Li Che stared at the large black dog, which grinned at him. Without waiting for Li Che's reaction, it rolled its eyes and lay back down.

Such an indifferent creature.

Li Che seemed to sense this thought from the dog's reaction.

Exhaling, he tore through the spring rain.

Finally, Li Che took a step forward and approached the restaurant.

The layout and the dog at the entrance were the same as before.

Li Che pushed open the door, and the curtain brushed against the copper bell hanging at the entrance, creating a jingle-jangle sound.

He entered the restaurant, which had undergone some changes and now seemed more spacious.

However, the difference wasn't significant.

Li Che's body was filled with vigorous energy, like a dragon's blood coursing through his veins, as if a furnace was burning within him, evaporating the spring rain that had landed on his body.

Feeling refreshed, Li Che stepped into the restaurant and found a chair to sit down.

The white-clad owner emerged from inside, his black hair hanging loosely, and his face exuded a sense of coolness and detachment.

Upon seeing Li Che, he nodded as if greeting a regular customer, "Are you here?"

Li Che looked at the young man in white and replied, "Yes."

Outside, the spring rain poured down, washing over the alley's cobblestones until they gleamed, reflecting the light from the lamp.

The misty air, accompanied by the spring rain, howled as it swept in, filling the atmosphere with the scent of spring.

Inside the restaurant, the curtain fluttered gently, and a light breeze stirred.

"What would you like to eat?"

The white-clad owner removed the apron hanging on the wall and put it on while asking Li Che.

"I don't know."

"Let the owner decide."

Sitting in the chair, Li Che leaned back, and his entire body relaxed.

It was as if...

Being in the restaurant made him feel like he was back home.

Li Che felt a unique sense of relief, as if the tension in his nerves had been released.

Upon arriving in Dao City, Li Che had been quite nervous, despite having many trump cards and the Thunder Lightning Chess Saint's instant teleportation ability.

However, the pressure was still immense because Dao City was significantly different from the prefecture city.

There were too many powerful individuals, and many with ill intentions were eyeing Xi Xi, including Su Hu Li, who had undoubtedly informed strong individuals from the Xi Mo Li lineage, such as You Liqing, about the bet between Xi Xi and Ji Hai Hui.

As You Liqing's master, he would not tolerate his master's bloodline being treated as a servant.

Therefore, they would undoubtedly focus their attention on Xi Xi.

Of course, this was Li Che's pessimistic assumption.

But in an unfamiliar place, one must tread carefully, and it was natural not to expect the best. One should not underestimate the evil and ugliness that lurked beneath the surface.

Additionally, the Corpse Deity Sect had also set its sights on Xi Xi, determined to make her their future Sect Master's wife from a young age.

The thought of them targeting his daughter and grooming her to be a Sect Master's wife from such a young age made Li Che furious.

Exhaling, Li Che sat in the chair.

However, in this restaurant, he felt a sense of peace for reasons unknown.

The five Dao Fruits in his chest were as calm as virgins, showing no signs of danger.

This indicated that the restaurant was safe, and that was enough.

Li Che had faith in the Dao Fruits; if there were any ill intentions, they would have sensed it.

If the owner had malicious intentions, Li Che's resistance would likely be futile.

It was better to conserve his strength and enjoy the restaurant's food, especially since...

The owner's culinary skills were genuinely exceptional.

The aroma wafted out from the kitchen, almost tangible, like a substantial cloud of smoke, even though it was just the simple scent of noodles. It permeated the heart and transformed into various unforgettable flavors.

It evoked memories of Li Che's past life, scenes that had been sealed away and felt distant.

Skyscrapers, bustling streets, and the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Compared to this world, it was much safer.

Li Che's eyelids drooped slightly.

Inside the restaurant, the owner brought out a bowl of noodles.

"I made a simple bowl of noodles; please have a taste."

The white-clad owner placed the bowl in front of Li Che.

The soup was clear and refreshing, the noodles resembled dragon whiskers, and a perfectly cooked egg sat atop them, its yolk shimmering like jade, and sprinkled with chopped scallions like emeralds.

The sight made Li Che's mouth water, and the rising steam captured his gaze.

The white-clad owner removed his apron and sat across from Li Che.

Watching Li Che devour the food with relish, his lips curled into a barely noticeable smile.

Li Che took out some rolling paper and pinched a bit of tobacco from his scent bag, carefully rolling it into a slender cigarette, which he then tapped lightly on the table.

Then, he held a matchstick in his mouth and lit it.

"Ssss—"

"Huff—"

Smoke rose, creating a hazy atmosphere.

"Xi Xi didn't come, you can join me," the boss said softly.

Li Che paused, suddenly feeling the noodles in his bowl lose their appeal.

When Xi Xi was around, there would be braised meat, sweet and sour fish, and wine-soaked fish prepared, but today, Li Che only got a bowl of clear soup noodles?

Such unfair treatment!

Although Xi Xi was adorable, she was also Li Che's daughter.

Wouldn't Li Che, as her father, be able to share in her glory even a little bit?

"What's wrong? Can't you make do? Then don't eat it."

The boss narrowed his eyes, exhaling smoke.

Li Che didn't respond, but he ate his noodles faster, quickly finishing the bowl and drinking the soup dry.

"Huff!"

Li Che put down the bowl, leaned back in his chair, and exhaled a satisfied breath.

Feeling refreshed, he watched the boss smoking and narrowed his eyes.

"How about one?" Li Che asked.

The boss held the cigarette between two fingers, glanced at Li Che, thought for a moment, and then carefully rolled a cigarette for Li Che, passing it to him.

"Just one," Li Che said.

After the meal, a cigarette was a delightful treat.

Outside the restaurant.

Dahuang, seeing the two men smoking, immediately covered his nose in disgust.

He lay on the ground, gazing at the hazy night sky created by the spring rain.

On the first day Xi Xi didn't come to the restaurant, he missed her.

...

...

The next day, the sky was bright.

Lead-colored clouds swirled in the sky, brewing spring rain.

A few raindrops fell from the sky, hitting his cheeks and splashing into droplets, making his skin feel the coolness of spring.

Willows swayed gently, their fluffy leaves fluttering.

After getting up, Li Che directly used the Thunder Lightning Chess Pieces to teleport to the independent workshop courtyard in the outer city's Thunder Lane.

He checked if the [Immortal in the Painting] clones were slacking off, then refined his martial arts, circulated his vital energy, and condensed his divine essence aura.

In the morning, with his vital energy, spirit, and mind at their peak, his five organs and six entrails awakened from their slumber, and his condition was excellent, making it the perfect time for tempering.

After this tempering, Li Che's divine essence aura reached seven strands.

Of course, it was the Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant Divine Essence Aura that reached seven strands, while the Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing the Gods and Primordial Chaos Heaven-Equalizing Divine Essence Aura naturally had a new balance between the three.

If one were to talk about the three divine essence auras intertwined into one, Li Che now barely had one strand of the Triple Essence Divine Energy.

Scorching heat waves surged like a dragon, relentlessly raging in the courtyard.

Li Che stood in the courtyard, and the Mysterious Gold Eight Treasures Thunder Dragon Staff in his hand pointed downward, causing the air to ripple in waves.

His Niwan Palace glowed, his primordial spirit opened its eyes, and divine light flowed, rapidly coursing through the tendons and bones of his physical body, making him feel his bones growing stronger and his skeleton seemed to radiate brilliant golden light!

The wriggling and strengthening of his five organs and six entrails were gradually presented in his mind.

Among them, the transformation of the heart, lungs, and kidneys was extremely intense!

He refined boundless vital energy, rolling like a mighty river!

Feeling unparalleled grandeur and vigor, Li Che couldn't help but let out a long howl!

High-pitched like a dragon!

Fierce like a tiger!

Li Che seemed to sense something, his eyes shining brightly like golden light. He took a step forward, and his body exuded vitality, making the void seem to be pierced.

His figure instantly hovered in the air, flashing out three zhang in distance, and continuously changing positions, until the fourth time!

On the fifth attempt, it was almost taking shape, with the overlapping images finally disappearing without a trace.

Li Che stood in the courtyard.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his ink-colored robe fluttering.

Looking up, he exhaled a mouthful of turbid air: "It's almost here, the Floating Void Eight Mystic Steps. I'm about to step into the Master Realm."

"Because I've mastered the Master Realm's Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant, Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing the Gods, and Primordial Chaos Heaven-Equalizing Staff, the three supreme martial arts, and then I went to cultivate the Sage Warrior Supreme, it actually reduced many difficulties, giving me a feeling of breaking through barriers."

"This is the interplay between martial arts, each complementing the other. When I step into the Master Realm and condense the divine essence aura, it's just a matter of time."

Changing into clean clothes, Li Che left the courtyard, locked the door, and walked through the alley.

He arrived at the restaurant, where the boss was making dumplings.

"Hey, boss, you're making dumplings yourself?"

"For Xi Xi."

The boss glanced at Li Che and said indifferently.

"Wait."

Then, the boss in white stood up, entered the kitchen, and started cooking the dumplings.

After a while, he packed the cooked dumplings and handed them to Li Che.

Li Che smiled, thanked the boss, and after leaving a gold leaf, he turned and left, exiting the alley and returning to the courtyard in Fragrant Lane using the Thunder Lightning Chess Pieces.

Xi Xi was squatting under the eaves, brushing her teeth with Old Chen.

Li Che had made those toothbrushes for them.

As soon as Li Che returned, Xi Xi's nose immediately perked up. She looked up, her eyes shining: "It's such a familiar smell!"

"Did the dog come too?"

Xi Xi immediately guessed where this dish came from.

But her focus was on the lazy and gluttonous Dahuang.

Even the boss's carefully made dumplings couldn't compete with the dog's allure.

"If you practice hard and become the Grand Master's personal disciple, I'll take you to the boss's restaurant to see the dog," Li Che said, putting down the dumplings and ruffling Xi Xi's hair.

Hearing this, Xi Xi's eyes instantly sparkled with intense determination!

To see the dog, she was determined to become the Grand Master's personal disciple!

Children's fighting spirit was indeed strange.

After breakfast, Li Che instructed Xi Xi, Zhang Ya, and Old Chen to practice martial arts in the courtyard.

After a while, Li Qing Shan finally woke up, stretched lazily, and was promptly grabbed by Li Che to help.

Li Che didn't hesitate, and Li Qing Shan was infuriated.

Seeing Li Che wave goodbye and leave, Li Qing Shan understood that Li Che was going to have fun on his own again, without including him.

Li Qing Shan had already found out.

Recently, in the outer city of Primordial Dao City, there had been numerous brutal murders.

Many second and third-rate gangs had been slaughtered, and those killed were all Corpse Deity Sect's evil people!

Li Qing Shan almost immediately guessed who had done it.

As expected of Bull Demon, always hating evil with a passion.

Li Qingshan let out a bitter laugh and shook his head.

"I should put in more effort too. Once I reach the Master Realm, I'll be able to keep up with the main group!"

Li Qingshan's fighting spirit ignited.

His Eight Flood Dragon Reversal was about to reach the Master level, and once he condensed the Master True Essence, he could challenge the Supreme Grandmaster realm.

At that time, he could exchange it for the top-tier Sage Warrior Supreme Art, "Eight Deity Heavenly Dragon Sky-Crushing Hammer"!

His cat-like face...

Would no longer be the lowest-ranked in the Underworld.

...

...

Li Che changed into the robe of a Second-Class Guest Scholar of the Heavenly Observation Bureau.

He arrived at the Eight Treasure Double Eaves Heavenly Observation Bureau Treasure Tower, located beneath the white jade arched bridge spanning the city's central river.

Shangguan Qinghong, under Sang Yu's guidance, had already familiarized herself with the Bureau's operations. So, Sang Yu took charge, leaving Shangguan Qinghong to manage the affairs.

In the spacious first-floor hall, Shangguan Qinghong was using a Purification Talisman to clean the dust from the displayed goods with her divine nature, ensuring they remained pristine.

Several other newly appointed secretaries accompanied Shangguan Qinghong.

The Heavenly Observation Bureau was divided into ranks: Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, Junior Supervisor, Heavenly Observation Commissioner, and Secretary.

Shangguan Qinghong held the position of Junior Supervisor in the Bureau.

However, in Dao City, she would be reclassified as a Secretary.

Li Che's status as a Second-Class Guest Scholar in Dao City's Heavenly Observation Bureau was equivalent to a Junior Supervisor.

"Brother Che!"

Shangguan Qinghong, seeing Li Che, waved excitedly.

The other secretaries working with her looked on curiously, noticing Li Che's Second-Class Guest Scholar robe, filled with surprise.

Li Che waved back at Shangguan Qinghong, and the two chatted for a while.

"Could you call Lu Yao, the Deputy Supervisor, for me?"

Li Che said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Qinghong immediately went upstairs, her footsteps echoing.

Moments later, Lu Yao and Shangguan Qinghong descended, accompanied by Tang Ren, whose aura had expanded significantly.

"You broke through?"

Li Che glanced at Tang Ren, slightly surprised.

"Of course. What's the point of not breaking through? The Temple Deity Assembly in Golden Light City is over, so it's time for him to make a breakthrough. Hopefully, he can get lucky and be accepted as a personal disciple by the Grand Master Divine," Lu Yao explained with a chuckle.

It was clear that Lu Yao held a grudge against Tang Ren for not gaining anything during the Temple Deity Assembly.

Li Che smiled but remained silent.

He secretly made a mental note to help Xi Xi find an opportunity to break through as well.

Moreover, if Xi Xi could forge her Divine Foundation, she would have a better chance in the upcoming Grand Master Divine's assessment.

Although Jiao Shao Qiu mentioned that the Grand Master Divine's assessment wouldn't heavily consider cultivation and combat strength, focusing more on fate,

Who would believe that?

Having stronger abilities would undoubtedly boost one's confidence.

Li Che didn't hesitate and informed Lu Yao of his intentions.

"You want to observe the Temple Deity at the Enigma Temple?"

"Indeed. I heard you want to take the Elder's assessment at Divine Carving Ridge? Observing Temple Deities is necessary to improve your wood carving skills," Lu Yao said, nodding.

"Dao City is different from Golden Light City. Guest Scholars often preside over observing Temple Deities."

"If you want to go, I'll arrange it for you."

"As a Second-Class Guest Scholar, you can enter up to the Six Ministries Enigma Temple, but considering your low cultivation, you can only go to the Seven-Element Enigma Temple..."

Lu Yao explained with a smile.

In Dao City, there were a total of ten Six Ministries Enigma Temples, and the Seven-Element and Eight-Pole Enigma Temples were even more numerous.

However, under the jurisdiction of the Temple Guardians, ordinary people couldn't easily access the Enigma Temples.

Even accomplished martial artists from the Jianghu couldn't enter without permission.

Li Che's eyes flashed, and his Divine Perception, which had the Fire-Eye Shocking Spirit Ape Temple Deity, was from the Eight-Pole rank.

The Seven-Element Enigma Temple would suffice.

Li Che didn't dare to easily summon Temple Deities to the higher-ranked Six Ministries Enigma Temples.

Moreover, the Six Ministries Enigma Temples were far more dangerous than the others. Jiao Shao Qiu, the Grand Elder of the Divine Sect, had suffered severe injuries while exploring one of them.

His Primordial Spirit Golden Body had shattered, causing him to fall to the Primordial Spirit Shattering realm.

Therefore, for safety, Li Che could even request access to the Eight-Pole Enigma Temple.

But after reconsidering, he decided to test the waters at the Seven-Element Enigma Temple first.

"The Seven-Element Enigma Temple..."

Lu Yao pondered for a moment.

He then listed several Seven-Element Enigma Temples within Dao City for Li Che.

"Let's go to this one... the Hundred Turns Worry Dream Osmanthus Rabbit Enigma Temple."

"Oh?"

"This Enigma Temple is within the Yun family's jurisdiction. The Yun family is a thousand-year-old clan in Dao City, and Yun E is from this colossal family."

Lu Yao nodded.

Lu Yao then led Li Che to the upper floors of the Heavenly Observation Bureau's tower.

They waited less than half an hour before five Guest Scholars of the Bureau arrived: one Second-Class Guest Scholar and four Third-Class Guest Scholars, including Li Che, making six in total.

Sang Yu was called over.

Lu Yao had something to do, so he asked Sang Yu for help.

Sang Yu had another identity—he was Sang Guanyin's younger brother. Sang Guanyin had followed Nan Li from Dao City to Golden Light City.

In terms of talent, Sang Guanyin was truly inferior to her younger brother.

However, Sang Yu was a brother who listened to his sister's every word, so he was very polite to Li Che, the father of his beloved little junior sister's beloved teacher.

"The Hundred Turns Worry Dream Osmanthus Rabbit Enigma Temple has a counterpart of the same divine nature, a Six Ministries-level Enigma Temple, also under the Yun family's jurisdiction and suppression."

"It's called the Desire-Fear Jade Tower Cold Immortal Enigma Temple, and the Yun family has been researching this Enigma Temple for a thousand years."

"The Yun family's rise to prominence is related to the high resonance of nine-tenths between their ancestor and the Temple Deity of this Enigma Temple, the Desire-Fear Jade Tower Cold Immortal."

"It was this ancestor who established the Yun family as a thousand-year-old clan in Primordial Dao City, and also gave birth to the Yun family's Divine Embryo Ancestor."

Sang Yu and Li Che rode in a carriage, chatting and laughing.

Li Che's eyes flickered slightly as he thought of the terrifying Temple Deity hidden within Yun E's body...

He fell silent.

The spring rain poured, and the carriage broke through the wind.

The wheels spun rapidly, splashing water in all directions.

Soon, the carriage stopped, and they arrived at an Enigma Temple.

High-level experts from the Temple Guardians and the Yun family stood guard outside, setting up a cordoned-off area and blocking all paths leading into the Enigma Temple.

This Enigma Temple was located within the city, surrounded by swirling mists that occasionally revealed vague faces.

The thunderous roars, ghostly wails, and shrill cries...

A myriad of sounds reverberate endlessly, captivating the soul.

Merely approaching, one feels a strong sense of vertigo, as if about to fall into a deep slumber.

"Envoy of the Heavenly Observation Bureau, leading the guest scholars of the Bureau to observe the Temple Deity."

After Sang Yu gets off the carriage, temple guardians block their path.

In the distance, a pavilion.

Two figures sit facing each other.

One figure, the Grand Supervisor of the Temple Guardians, wears the supervisor's robe, exuding an incredibly powerful aura, as if merging with the heavens and earth. Their primordial spirit is dazzling, inspiring fear.

Sang Yu bows and greets them, speaking loudly.

This person is Wu Gang, the Grand Supervisor of the Temple Guardians of Dao City. His cultivation is exceptionally powerful, a Heaven-Man Unity Grand Master.

Not only does he oversee this Strange Temple, the Hundred Turns Worry Dream Osmanthus Rabbit Strange Shrine, but he also oversees another, the Desire-Fear Jade Tower Cold Immortal Strange Shrine.

In fact, each of the Six Ministries Strange Temples has a Heaven-Man Unity Grand Master overseeing it.

There's no choice; if these Strange Temples revolt, it would be too dangerous.

As for stronger guardians, they oversee the Five Elders and Four Virtues Strange Temples.

Beside Wu Gang, an elderly figure in a flowing robe, their primordial spirit incredibly powerful. Just a glance makes Li Che feel suppressed.

On the road, Sang Yu introduced this elder as the Yun Family's guardian of the Strange Temple, the Golden Body True Person, Yun Taishan.

His powerful primordial spirit scans the carriage, examining the six guest scholars of the Heavenly Observation Bureau.

After scanning three or four times, he finally agrees to let them pass.

The inspection is strict, but when it comes to the Strange Temples, even stricter inspections are necessary.

"Go ahead, you have three hours to observe the Temple Deity. When the time is up..."

Sang Yu speaks.

The six guest scholars step forward, passing through the torn fog of the Strange Temple, hearing the roars of strange creatures within.

A small temple stands, dilapidated, with spider webs in the corners and dead spiders hanging.

Li Che's gaze falls on the Temple Deity on the altar.

It's a rabbit-headed human-bodied deity.

With a white rabbit head, its body is that of a woman in ancient clothing.

Rather bizarre.

The rabbit deity's eyes are bloodshot, and staring into them makes one feel their spirit sinking.

Countless fat rabbits jump out of the deity's body, filling the entire Strange Temple.

Then, as if swallowing their bodies, the fat rabbits' mouths writhe, devouring everything—the ground, pillars, and even their flesh...

Li Che raises his hand and points at his brow.

Star Snatching Pupils!

A ripple of golden light appears.

All becomes clear, perceiving the illusion, the dream...

The Temple Deity's divine nature is intensely rich, permeating every corner of the Strange Temple.

Looking at his colleagues, the Second-Class Guest Scholar has already broken free from the dream, and glances at Li Che, surprised that he has also escaped.

This Second-Class Guest Scholar is an Essence Form Realm cultivator. He summoned his Divine Visage to break free, and he seems surprised that Li Che, just a Divine Foundation Realm cultivator, is on par with him.

Li Che smiles and nods, finding a corner to sit cross-legged.

He begins to observe the rabbit deity, using the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit to analyze the various carving techniques in the sculpture, replicating them in his mind.

The three hours pass quickly.

"Hah!"

A thunderous voice echoes from outside the Strange Temple.

The cultivators still trapped in the dream awaken.

A Third-Class Guest Scholar, who had been dreaming since entering the temple, dreams of being eaten by rabbits over and over, his face pale with cold sweat.

Li Che stands, stretches, and looks at the rabbit deity on the altar.

With a snap of his fingers, a Thunder Lightning Chess Piece silently falls onto the altar.

Li Che doesn't linger and leaves with the others.

The spring rain continues to drizzle.

In the pavilion.

Wu Gang, the Grand Supervisor of the Temple Guardians, and Yun Taishan, the Yun Family's elder, sit facing each other, drinking tea.

"No abnormalities?"

"Shouldn't be."

Both nod, exchanging a smile, but their eyes remain cautious and vigilant.

...

...

Deep into the night, the sound of heavy rain pounding on the black tiles, shattering into mist, obscuring the view.

Dark clouds roll, and spring thunder rumbles.

Lightning flashes, illuminating the Thunder Lane, where Li Che opens his eyes in the courtyard of the Independent Workshop.

Water droplets from the black tiles form a curtain.

Li Che sits cross-legged, bathed in the falling rain, the wind from the shattering droplets.

Li Che's eyes shine.

His brow slightly glows.

With the Heaven-Emulating Earth-Imitating Divine Clarity True Monkey Technique, a golden divine nature emerges from the Pure Heart Divine Foundation, gradually forming the Qitian Face on the heavenly chessboard, point by point, within the Divine Foundation.

Outlines of a true monkey form appear.

Now, the progress is about ninety percent complete.

Li Che exhales.

He can't help but anticipate the might of the Divine Visage formed by the Three Pure Ones Technique.

"Unfortunately, I couldn't complete it in one go. Otherwise, I could test the True Monkey Staff Technique on the little rabbit tonight."

Li Che raises his hand, stretching his fingers.

In the next moment, he clenches his fist.

The rushing air currents seem to be torn by his sudden grip.

Holding the Thunder Lightning Chess Piece, Li Che's robe flutters, his black hair wild.

He appears in the Hundred Turns Worry Dream Osmanthus Rabbit Strange Shrine.

Li Che smiles at the Temple Deity, a faint glow in his eyes.

Li Che's mood lifts, and he hums a tune.

"Little rabbit, open the door..."

On the altar.

The rabbit deity suddenly trembles in fear.

(End of Chapter)

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