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Chapter 81: Yushuzhen's Gambit
Chapter 81: Yushuzhen’s Gambit
After refining the Black-Robed Ghost with the Ten-Thousand Spirit Banner, Lv Yang wasted no time. He soared into the sky, his figure vanishing within a streak of light as he set off to begin his ghost-hunting campaign.
"My top priority is gathering more vengeful spirits to complete the [Xuan Ming Supreme Talisman]", he mused. "I should also start cultivating the Mental Severance Heavenly Silkworm Secret. As for Yushuzhen... I wonder how much progress the Superman Project has made."
"If everything goes smoothly, once I gather three types of true qi, master the Sage Body Theft Cultivation Technique, achieve the Corpse Liberation Immortal status, and perfect the Mental Severance Heavenly Silkworm Secret, I can use the Heavenly Opportunity Theft to drain Yushuzhen completely. Then, advancing to Foundation Building would give me a 60% chance of success."
Frowning, Lv Yang shook his head. "Sixty percent isn't enough. If I could get the Ascension Edict from True Man Yinshan, that might push it to 70%—a real gamble."
He exhaled thoughtfully. "The Ascension Edict isn't out of reach. If I control the Wugui Secret Realm and resolve the Golden Core Sword Qi issue, I might trade them for the edict."
"But first, I need to plan carefully." Lv Yang knew better than to trust the Three Rivers Association. They’d sooner kill him and steal his assets than make a fair deal.
"Perhaps Yushuzhen can help."
With that, he retreated to a remote wilderness, withdrew his consciousness, and shifted his focus to Yushuzhen’s situation.
——
Primordial Sacred Sect, Sky-Connecting Sea of Clouds.
Yushuzhen had long been bound to Lv Yang’s Heavenly Opportunity Theft Furnace, their karmic threads deeply entangled. Locating her was effortless.
At the Heaven-Mending Peak, within a bustling cultivation cave, disciples of the Three Rivers Association swarmed around Luo Wuya, showering him with flattery.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Luo! Mastering a Supreme Divine Ability means Foundation Building is within reach!"
"Please don’t forget us when you rise to greatness!"
"Remember when I treated you to a meal back in the day?"
Luo Wuya maintained a composed facade, but pride swelled in his chest. At his age, achieving a Supreme Divine Ability was no small feat.
‘My elder brother advanced first, attaining the True Man rank. But who’s to say I won’t surpass him someday?’
Suddenly, a commotion erupted at the entrance.
"Yushuzhen Fairy has arrived!"
All heads turned as a slender figure glided in. Her striking beauty, icy demeanor, and Refining Qi Sixth Layer cultivation radiated an aura of untouchable elegance—a frost-kissed lotus, alluring yet aloof.
"Stunning..."
"Truly the Yushuzhen Fairy! She’s only been here a year, yet she’s nearly reached Refining Qi Late Stage!"
"Senior Brother Luo, greetings", Yushuzhen bowed gracefully, her poise impeccable.
"Yushuzhen, you honor me", Luo Wuya smiled, secretly pleased. Her reclusive reputation made her presence tonight a rare victory for his ego.
She turned to Zhao Xuhe and Qinghe Fairy. "Senior Brother Zhao, Senior Sister Qinghe." Her gaze lingered briefly on Zhao Xuhe before shifting to Lu Yuanchun, their eyes meeting briefly before she looked away.
The banquet began, and soon Yushuzhen was surrounded—some seeking favor, others captivated by her beauty. Yet she navigated the crowd with effortless charm, her icy exterior thawing just enough to leave each admirer feeling uniquely favored.
Luo Wuya observed, intrigued. Unlike his own straightforward charm, Yushuzhen’s approach was subtle—a dance of calculated warmth.
As dusk fell, Yushuzhen approached Luo Wuya. "I must return to cultivation, Senior Brother."
"Of course", he replied. "You’ve done well tonight, though I imagine handling such crowds tires you."
Her icy mask cracked—a fleeting, exasperated glance. "You understand."
The sudden vulnerability struck Luo Wuya like a thunderclap. For a moment, he glimpsed the woman beneath the saintly facade.
——
Zhao Xuhe watched from afar, then abruptly left with Qinghe Fairy. Moments later, he discreetly returned, slipping into Yushuzhen’s cultivation cave.
Inside, Yushuzhen sat before her mirror, her silhouette radiating quiet allure.
"Zhao Xuhe", she murmured as he approached.
Her neck arched gracefully, a sigh escaping her lips—half-resigned, half-invitation.
The chamber ignited with passion.
Later, as Zhao Xuhe clutched her, Yushuzhen whispered, "Xuhe... I don’t want to wait anymore. Why can’t we be open about this?"
Zhao Xuhe hesitated. His arranged marriage to the peak master’s daughter left no room for a public partner.
After he left, Yushuzhen’s facade melted. She tucked away the pills he’d given her, then inscribed a jade scroll.
A knock echoed—Lu Yuanchun barged in, seizing her.
"No! Senior Brother Lu, I’m not—"
"Silence, you pretentious fool! Don’t forget I hold your secrets", he sneered.
Hours later, Lu Yuanchun departed, leaving Yushuzhen in tears. But as footsteps echoed behind her, her eyes gleamed with triumph.
"Senior Brother Luo!?" she gasped, feigning shock.
Lv Yang stood in the doorway, silent.
Finally, he muttered, "What a remarkable talent."
He hadn’t expected Yushuzhen’s "Superman Project" to advance so swiftly.
He didn’t understand, but he was deeply impressed.
(End of Chapter)
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