CHAPTER 180: CHAPTER 147: FILLED WITH YANG ENERGY, TRULY - FULL FIREPOWER!

As these words were spoken, everyone present was momentarily stunned.

Even the "unconscious" Bai Luqiu’s body tensed slightly, but fortunately, no one noticed this detail.

"Hmm? Using Bai Luqiu as my furnace..."

Wen Zhixing stood to one side, his expression calm, but his heart skipped a beat. Could it be? Has such good fortune truly come my way? I am indeed favored now, to be offered a furnace like this.

"That is indeed a good idea," Si Nanyan remarked, her eyes gleaming.

She loathed the Righteous Sun Sect to the bone. It would be perfect to use them as furnaces. What Bai Luqiu, what Liu Qingdai—they should all be tormented!

"I wonder what expression Liu Qingxuan would have, seeing his beloved daughter and disciple turned into furnaces," Si Nanyan said, growing increasingly excited as she spoke, her complexion even taking on a healthy glow.

The mere thought of it almost sent her over the edge. She was almost too eager to wait.

"However, we mustn’t reveal that Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu have been implanted with the devil seed just yet; otherwise, Liu Qingxuan might go mad," Feng Ruoli said, noticing Si Nanyan’s excitement and reminding her.

If Liu Qingxuan came charging in recklessly, the Wonderous Palace could be doomed, she thought.

"Don’t worry. Before a formal showdown, we won’t let this information slip," Si Nanyan nodded.

Our Ancestor Master has yet to fully awaken, so it’s better to remain steady for now, she mused.

"Alright, if that’s settled, I’ll go back to heal my wounds," Feng Ruoli said. Seeing that matters were mostly arranged, she prepared to take her leave.

She was still injured, after all. What a pity. If Wen Zhixing were here, it would have been an opportunity for some essence absorption. She still yearned for the taste of it. As for the "Wang Shouzhen" before her, she’d sample him once she’d recovered.

"Wang Shouzhen."

As Feng Ruoli left, Si Nanyan’s gaze shifted back to Wang Shouzhen.

"This humble one is here," Wen Zhixing stepped forward.

Si Nanyan looked at Wen Zhixing, nodding with satisfaction. "From now on, you are my direct disciple. Just call me Master."

"Thank you, Lord Palace Master... No, this disciple thanks you, Master," Wen Zhixing immediately bowed.

"Good. I still need a few more days of closed-door cultivation. You should go rest for now," Si Nanyan nodded with satisfaction, then called out, "Someone come in."

Outside the secret chamber, the waiting maids promptly entered.

At that moment, Si Nanyan’s expression reverted to its usual forbidding austerity. She instructed, "This person is a Righteous Sun Sect disciple. Lock her up in the dungeon and guard her closely—she must not escape."

"Yes."

The others immediately stepped forward, lifted Bai Luqiu, and carried her out.

Wen Zhixing frowned slightly at the sight. Si Nanyan is truly cautious. She must have been made paranoid by spies. This act is clearly meant to deceive Liu Qingxuan, pretending the devil seed wasn’t implanted. A shame, really. In my opinion, it’s all unnecessary; we were already prepared.

"It seems Liu Qingdai must also be imprisoned in that dungeon," Wen Zhixing mused aloud, then thought, Not a problem—I can rescue them openly when the time comes.

After Bai Luqiu was taken away, Si Nanyan summoned another person.

This woman was sweetly attractive, her looks and figure perhaps even superior to Qiu Yinger’s.

"Xiao Rou, this is your Senior Brother Wang, my newly accepted disciple."

"A newly accepted disciple..." Xiao Rou was momentarily taken aback, then quickly bowed. "Xiao Rou pays respects to Senior Brother Wang."

She felt a pang of strangeness. Previously, Si Nanyan had also accepted Wen Zhixing as a disciple, but he fled not long after. Why has she taken another disciple so soon? Xiao Rou quietly wondered. Male disciples hold little status in the Wonderous Palace. She couldn’t yet discern Si Nanyan’s intentions.

"Xiao Rou, the courtyard Wen Zhixing occupied should still be vacant, right? For now, take your Senior Brother Wang there." Si Nanyan, clearly perceiving Xiao Rou’s thoughts, looked into her eyes and spoke with emphasis, "Remember, you must serve your Senior Brother Wang well. You may leave."

"Serve well..." Xiao Rou was stunned again.

Si Nanyan didn’t look like she was joking. She understood then. No matter what, this man was very important right now. She couldn’t afford to be negligent.

"Senior Brother Wang, please follow me," Xiao Rou said, taking a deep breath, her face lighting up with a charming smile.

Not daring to be careless, she quickly led the way.

"Master, your disciple will take his leave then," Wen Zhixing said, bowing once more before following Xiao Rou out of the secret chamber.

In an instant, only Si Nanyan remained inside the secret chamber.

However, she didn’t begin healing. Instead, she took out a Message Jade Talisman.

"I’ve been so busy, I almost forgot about Mu Yunqing," Si Nanyan murmured with a faint smile.

This Message Jade Talisman was obtained from Liu Qingdai. Perfect for contacting Mu Yunqing.

"Mu Yunqing, clandestinely cultivating Devil Inheritance, secretly turning fellow junior brothers into puppets—such cruel methods... Joining the Righteous Sun Sect was truly straying onto the wrong path..." Si Nanyan’s fingers brushed lightly as she began to activate the Message Jade Talisman, her face wreathed in smiles.

Mu Yunqing, this time... let’s see where you can run to!

...

「Outside the house.」

Night had fallen.

Wen Zhixing followed silently behind the maid, Xiao Rou.

He had thought he would never return to this place. Unexpectedly, after such a short time, he had willingly come back to the Wonderous Palace. Truly, Heaven’s designs are no match for human plans. Everything around him was still so familiar. Yet, this time, everything had changed.