CHAPTER 214: CHAPTER 117 AMBUSH! EMPRESS, I’VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH! (6K)_2

"With only one day left of the five-day deadline, and still not a soul in sight, could it be that they ran away?"

Yan Linghu’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Hmph, if I can’t handle Chen Mo, do you think I can’t handle you? Daring to steal my money, I’ll dig you out even if I have to search three feet under the ground!"

At this moment, a follower quickly entered the tavern, approached Yan Linghu, and lowered his head, saying: "Young Master, there’s news about Jian Yinsan."

Yan Linghu raised an eyebrow slightly, sneering, "He finally dares to show up, where is he? Bring him here immediately!"

"He might not be able to come..."

The follower leaned in closer and whispered in his ear.

Bang!

The wine cup in Yan Linghu’s hand shattered into pieces, his eyes full of astonishment, "Dead?!"

Originally, he had only mentioned it in passing, not expecting Jian Yinsan to truly go to the Donghua Region to seize the opportunity, and he even ran into Chen Mo, being beheaded on the spot!

The most important thing is...

How did Chen Mo get a Death Exemption Token?!

"In all these years, it’s the first time Her Majesty the Empress has bestowed a second-class Flying Phoenix Order!"

"Royal favor and divine favor on him, no wonder he’s so fearlessly arrogant... Damn, luckily I didn’t provoke him further, or else that token could’ve been used on me!"

Cold sweat drenched Yan Linghu’s back, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit fearful.

Compared to Jian Yinsan’s fate, the humiliation he suffered was nothing.

"But who’s going to repay my silver!"

Strum—

The sound of the zither abruptly stopped.

A graceful figure walked over.

Zi Yan’er came in front of Yan Linghu, smiling and saying: "I just heard Young Master Yan mention Chen Mo? May I ask where he is now?"

"Impertinent!"

"Just a mere musician, you should focus on playing your zither, what are you prying about for... "

Others reprimanded, but Yan Linghu stopped them.

Having learned from experience, what if this person, like Yu’er, was also Chen Mo’s lover?

He cautiously asked: "I wonder what relationship the young lady has with Mr. Chen?"

Zi Yan’er’s cheeks flushed, resembling the charming peach blossoms of spring, and she shyly said: "He is my sweetheart! I think of him day and night, tossing and turning, wishing I could tear him apart and swallow him whole..."

?

Yan Linghu felt more and more uneasy as he listened, raised his head to look, and suddenly locked eyes with a pair of dark golden pupils!

His expression froze instantly, motionless like a sculpture.

"So, where exactly is Chen Mo?" Zi Yan’er tilted her head and asked.

"He went to Donghua Region, he should be on his way back now..." Yan Linghu said woodenly.

"Donghua Region?"

Zi Yan’er’s left eye flickered with a pale blue light, then she turned and walked out of the tavern.

A moment later, everyone awoke as if from a dream, looking somewhat confused, with no memory of what had just happened.

"Strange, where did Zi Yan’er go? She was just playing the zither here."

"I don’t know either..."

...

...

Donghua Region.

A flying boat soared across the sky.

Chen Mo stood on the deck, curiously looking around.

This was a magical treasure crafted by Tianshu Pavilion, called the "Cloud Mist Magic Boat", constructed entirely from Frost Dawn Wood, incredibly sturdy.

The boat was inscribed with arrays like Rapid Movement, Sky Control, Gathering Spirit, capable of soaring through the air when powered by Spiritual Marrow, without consuming one’s own Primordial Qi.

The entire Spirit Boat was quite spacious, with five bedrooms alone, plus facilities like a Quiet Room, Alchemy Room, Dining Hall... fully equipped like a moving mansion!

The Demon Suppression Department also had similar magical treasures.

But most of the time they were used for long-distance travel, and generally, the Swift Movement Talisman was more convenient.

"To maintain such a large Spirit Boat, every moment consumes a vast amount of Spiritual Marrow... Tut-tut, Tianshu Pavilion truly has deep pockets."

"The Three Saint Sect governs its territories autonomously, like a nation within a nation, sucking the blood of Great Yuan, yet they refuse to submit to the imperial court. "

"Once the external threats are eliminated and the kingdom is stable, the court will undoubtedly address them."

"Want to cultivate immortality? Sorry, you must first pay the cultivation tax!"

Chen Mo pondered secretly.

According to the speed of the flying boat, it would take about a day to reach Tiandu City.

Anyway, since he was idle, he planned to take this time to refine a few Youthful Elixirs.

The incident of executing Jian Yinsan in public must have already spread back to the Capital City. Although he has a Death Exemption Token, the final explanation right belongs to the Empress, and he didn’t know if she would take the opportunity to cause trouble...

However, Chen Mo didn’t regret it.

First cut off the official path, then seize the opportunity, the enmity between them was already irreconcilable.

Since his identity was exposed, he should eradicate the threat to prevent future troubles!

"Busty Empress can’t resist beautiful clothes, certainly can’t refuse the Youthful Elixir, this is considered catering to her... Hehe, having wandered for half a life, returning still as a sycophant."

"But after all, she is the Eastern Palace Empress, at the pinnacle of power in Great Yuan, being a sycophant isn’t disgraceful... If I please her enough, maybe she will give me another token."

Chen Mo entered the Alchemy Room.

In the center of the room, there was an ancient and massive Pill Furnace, with obscure and mysterious runes engraved on its body, indicative of its remarkable quality at a glance.

He opened the system panel, and several lines of text appeared before him:

Name: Chen Mo

Title: Heavenly Decree, Fierce Ghost Slayer

Realm: Fifth Grade Transcendence·Pure Yang Realm

Cultivation Technique:

Mixed Element Furnace Skill·Great Success

Supreme Heart-Cleansing Mantra·Master (400/500)

Xuantian Canglong Transformation·Small Success (0/2000)

Green Lotus Pill Scripture·Introductory (0/500)

Dong Xuanzi Yin Yang Thirty-Six Skills·Small Success (50/100)

Martial Arts:

Dragon Shocking Slash·Mastery

Wind and Thunder Invocation·Mastery

Sleeve Green Dragon·Small Success (50/200)

Divine Skills:

Soul Capturing·Advanced (1/4)

Golden Eyes of Truth·Advanced (0/4)

Glazed Flame·Intermediate (1/2)