CHAPTER 184: CHAPTER 148: THIS LITTLE ROU REALLY ISN’T AFRAID OF DEATH...

"This so-called dungeon is just for show." Bai Luqiu meticulously inspected her surroundings. The dungeon only had a few simple array prohibitions. It seemed completely sealed, but at most, it could only contain cultivators within the Third Realm. Those with higher cultivation would naturally find it no barrier. If Bai Luqiu wished, she could leave right now. There were also some so-called Divine Consciousness Prohibitions, which she could easily break.

"Open!" Bai Luqiu’s eyes focused, and her Divine Consciousness Power surged out. In an instant, she had grasped all the Prohibitions in the place; these minor restrictions were virtually non-existent to her. Afterward, she swept her Divine Consciousness Power outward and soon discovered several Wonderous Palace disciples stationed outside the cell. These disciples hadn’t even noticed that Bai Luqiu had unlocked the Prohibitions, chattering amongst themselves.

Should I go out to find Qingdai now, or should I wait... Bai Luqiu pondered slightly. Before these oblivious ones, she could do as she pleased.

BUZZ!

Just then, a fluctuation of Spiritual Qi emerged within the cell. Bai Luqiu was startled, then sensed a disturbance within her storage space. A talisman was rising into the air, golden light flickering within it.

This is... the Sound Transmission Manifestation Talisman... Who is contacting me... Bai Luqiu’s eyebrows furrowed. She stepped forward, extending a slender finger to gently touch the talisman. The golden light immediately became more dazzling and soon transformed into a light screen. On it, a graceful figure materialized: Si Nanyan.

Seeing this, Bai Luqiu bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to the palace master."

"How do you feel? Is this body adapting well?" Si Nanyan slowly spoke, her gaze sweeping over Bai Luqiu.

"Reporting to the palace master, it’s almost done. I will be adapted soon," Bai Luqiu answered, her head still bowed. Her body twisted slightly in an unnatural manner as devil runes timely appeared on her skin. She acted the part of someone fully overtaken by a devil seed who hadn’t adapted to it yet.

"Good. Remember, from now on, you will assume Bai Luqiu’s identity. Be careful not to reveal yourself." Si Nanyan instructed from her superior position, "For the time being, you are to stay within this dungeon."

"This humble one understands."

"Moreover, in the future, you will be Wang Shouzhen’s furnace. When he comes for essence absorption, do not refuse," Si Nanyan spoke again.

"Understood." Bai Luqiu naturally showed no objection.

Si Nanyan, quite satisfied with the response, allowed her figure to slowly dissipate.

Bai Luqiu stood up, the devil runes on her body retracting instantly. As expected, I can’t leave for now, she thought with an inward sigh. In that case, Wen will have to struggle alone, dealing with so many demonesses. I wonder if he can endure it.

Bai Luqiu was somewhat worried. She had entered because she worried Wen Zhixing might get into trouble on his own. She had originally thought that after being implanted with the devil seed, she would be free to move about in the Wonderous Palace, but now it seemed that was not possible.

No need to hurry, Bai Luqiu steadied her emotions. I should be able to leave after some time. After all... I’m now considered Wen Zhixing’s furnace. All I have to do is wait for Wen Zhixing to come to me.

That’s... fine... Bai Luqiu’s delicate cheeks blushed slightly. She had been looking for an opportunity to address the hidden issues within her body with Wen Zhixing but had found it hard to broach the subject. Now, the opportunity had presented itself. Bai Luqiu planned to turn the pretense into reality. Once the hidden danger within her was cleared, she might even break through to the Sixth Realm. Then, Si Nanyan wouldn’t be able to do anything to her.

THUD THUD THUD!

Just then, a faint knocking sound came from the wall. There’s someone in the next cell, Bai Luqiu thought, turning her head, her eyes flashing. Could it be Qingdai? Liu Qingdai was not strong, still in the Third Mysterious Might Realm; the Prohibitions here could still confine her.

THUD THUD THUD!

The sound came again. Clearly, the person was expecting a response from Bai Luqiu.

"Qingdai, I’m here." At the thought of Liu Qingdai, Bai Luqiu could no longer sit still. Immediately, with a mental command, a gateway formed by the Nine Netherworld Flames appeared above her head. The gateway opened, and Bai Luqiu’s incredibly substantial divine soul stepped out. My body can’t leave, but my divine soul certainly can, right?

Bai Luqiu’s divine soul was different from ordinary ones; it was wreathed in the Nine Netherworld Flames, which ordinary divine souls wouldn’t even dare to approach. "Divine soul, hide!" Bai Luqiu and her divine soul simultaneously formed hand seals, beginning to use a secret skill. The next moment, Bai Luqiu’s divine soul slowly became ethereal. Then, it boldly stepped out from the dungeon. The group of Wonderous Palace disciples guarding the place did not notice a divine soul passing by them.

"Open!" Bai Luqiu’s divine soul ignored the Wonderous Palace disciples, directly breaking the Prohibition of the neighboring cell and plunging inside.

Eh...

However, the scene before her made her frown. The person in the next cell was not Liu Qingdai, but Zhang Tiancheng.

"Zhang Tiancheng greets Luqiu." Zhang Tiancheng seemed to have been expecting her, for as soon as he saw Bai Luqiu’s divine soul, he respectfully saluted.

"It’s you." Bai Luqiu suddenly remembered him. Isn’t this a fellow disciple from the Righteous Sun Sect we went on the training expedition with...? It’s a bit embarrassing; I almost forgot about Zhang Tiancheng, only remembering I had to save Liu Qingdai.

Why is Zhang Tiancheng being held here? Hasn’t he been controlled by a devil seed?