kvmb Chapter 215: The Demon Realm Empress Arrives
Chapter 215: The Demon Realm Empress Arrives
Ancient families held a prominent position in the Eastern Realm, often ranking among the most powerful forces.
And those with ancestral artifacts, excluding the Forbidden Zone and the Two Polarities Sect, stood at the very top.
Eight ancient families had come to visit the Jade Pool Sacred Land, and two of them possessed ancestral artifacts.
The other families hadn’t arrived yet, either because of the distance or because they were unaware of Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Vessel and its implications.
They were still in the dark, unaware of his true nature and therefore unable to connect it to the Jade Empress’s partial recovery.
After all, no one would believe that the Jade Empress would cultivate with a young man, even now, knowing about his Innate Celestial Vessel, few dared to entertain such a thought.
They simply assumed she had used some secret technique to absorb spiritual energy from the environment.
After all, she was an Empress. Such a feat wasn’t impossible for her.
…
As Mu Zhi’an entered the Jade Pool’s main hall with the Jade Empress and the others, he heard a boisterous laugh.
“Wang Meng, I didn’t expect to see you here. It seems even the most arrogant of men bow before the Jade Empress.” The voice was old, laced with a hint of mockery.
The target of the taunt was Wang Meng, a retainer of the Wang Family, who had recently arrived in Sacred King City.
Beside him stood Wang Ying, a beautiful woman clad in a red dress, her every movement captivating, her gaze drawing the attention of the young male cultivators.
Rumors of her bewitching charm had circulated for years, but many had doubted their validity.
However, seeing her in person, they were convinced.
She truly was alluring, her figure graceful, her long, slender legs exposed beneath her red dress.
“The Jade Empress’s return is a momentous occasion. It’s only natural for us to pay our respects. Are you suggesting she’s not worthy of our respect, Elder Shi?” Wang Meng replied with a smile.
“Who else should we be paying our respects to? You?”
He had cleverly shifted the blame onto Elder Shi, a member of the Profound Yin Palace, and the other ancient families turned to look at him, their gazes curious.
Elder Shi scoffed. “If you’re here to pay your respects, why did you bring the Wang Family’s daughter with you?”
“My young mistress has always admired the Jade Empress. She wanted to pay her respects upon hearing of her recovery. Is there something wrong with that?” Wang Meng replied calmly.
“Heh, you say that, but you’re actually here for the Innate Celestial Vessel, aren’t you?” a blunt voice interjected.
The ancient families had come to the Jade Pool Sacred Land not only to pay their respects to the Jade Empress, but also to confirm the rumors of an Innate Celestial Vessel residing within.
Yao Xin, resting her chin on her hand, yawned, seemingly bored.
She then seemed to sense something, her eyes widening as she glanced towards the entrance, her gaze fixed on the Jade Empress, a spark of excitement in her eyes.
The elders also noticed her and turned to face her, bowing respectfully. “Greetings, Jade Empress!”
They then glanced at Mu Zhi’an, their curiosity evident.
They knew he was close to the Jade Empress, but to accompany her to such an occasion… it was intriguing.
He shifted uncomfortably under their gazes, nodding politely, then found a seat.
He was just a guest. He shouldn’t be involved in these discussions.
Fortunately, there were a few young cultivators present, so he didn’t stand out too much.
He had barely sat down when he felt a gaze on him.
He looked up and saw a beautiful woman, her attire alluring, her eyes filled with a seductive invitation.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden, sensing his thoughts, transmitted her voice, “That’s Wang Ying, the eldest daughter of the Wang Family. She’s at the Sixth Stage of Core Formation and is considered one of the most talented cultivators in the Eastern Realm.”
He nodded thoughtfully.
He had heard of the Wang Family. They were a powerful force in the Eastern Realm, and their cherished daughter was said to be a prodigy, pampered by the elders.
He didn’t know how strong she was, but her figure was certainly prodigious…
Of course, compared to the Jade Empress’s assets, even a temptress like her paled in comparison.
Her abundance was unmatched, that was why he preferred older women.
Especially those like the Jade Empress, who had already achieved success and had no further ambitions, they were the perfect targets for gold-digging.
But her aura felt familiar. He stared at her long, slender legs, a strange sense of déjà vu washing over him.
It wasn’t because he was attracted to her, it was a genuine feeling of familiarity.
Is it my womanizing instincts acting up, or have I really met her before…? He frowned, his gaze lingering on her, his mind racing.
He then noticed the elder who had been arguing with Wang Meng. His aura was also quite powerful, likely similar to Wang Meng’s cultivation level.
“Who’s that arguing with Wang Meng?”
“That’s Elder Shi, the Third Elder of the Profound Yin Palace. He’s also here for you,” the Jade Pool Holy Maiden transmitted her voice.
“The Palace Master of the Profound Yin Palace has a young daughter who’s been plagued by illness since childhood. Elder Shi likely sensed your Innate Celestial Vessel and came to see you.”
“What good is an Innate Celestial Vessel against illness?” he asked, his expression puzzled.
He was an Innate Celestial Vessel, not a doctor. Why would they come to him instead of seeking medical help?
Could the Innate Celestial Vessel cure illnesses?
“The Profound Yin Palace cultivates a unique physique, the Profound Yin Body, which can only be inherited by a select few. Those with this physique are weak and sickly until they reach Core Formation. Even after reaching Core Formation, they’re still plagued by weakness,” the Jade Pool Holy Maiden explained, her gaze fixed on the elders as they took their seats.
“Only after reaching Nascent Soul does the Profound Yin Body reach its full potential, free from those limitations.”
“They’ve never lost a single spar against those of the same cultivation level.”
That physique has a lot of drawbacks, but it seems quite powerful… He thought.
“The Lu Family, the Lan Family, the two palaces, and the three pavilions have also sent representatives. They’re here to pay their respects to the Jade Empress. And they’re also here for…” She paused, glancing at him.
And that was without knowing that his Innate Celestial Vessel wasn’t just an ordinary one. If they knew about the spiritual energy and the Heavenly Dao Aura within, they would likely start fighting over him.
“What do you think, Young Master Mu?” she asked.
She knew he was close to Lan Mulian, and he also had another exceptional woman living in his residence.
She didn’t have a strong impression of Bai Ruoxi, only a vague memory of her ample bosom…
With two such beautiful women as his companions, his opinion on these “marriage proposals” was intriguing.
And if she wasn’t mistaken, the Jade Empress was also involved with him.
“Let the Jade Empress decide. I’m not interested in marriage,” he replied, shaking his head.
“Besides, I already have someone I like.”
She studied him, then, after a moment of hesitation, she transmitted her voice, “May I ask you a rather personal question, Young Master Mu…?”
Her gaze was fixed on him, her expression serious.
“Ask away, Fairy Yao Yue.”
“Are you involved with the Jade Empress?” she asked, her voice barely a whisper, her eyes
He didn’t know anyone at the Jade Pool… so it must be someone he didn’t know, but who knew him?
“Wang Ying, the daughter of the Wang Family,” Wei Mengrou replied.
Her… He thought for a moment, then said, “Bring her here.”
It seemed his guess was correct.
…
He waited for a while, then Wang Ying entered the room.
She licked her lips, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “It’s not easy to see you, Young Master Mu.”
She walked towards him, her movements graceful, her long, slender legs crossed elegantly as she sat down, her gaze fixed on him, her allure undeniable.
“What brings you here, Miss Wang?” he asked, getting straight to the point, his gaze lingering on her.
“Why are you in such a hurry, Young Master Mu? Where’s the romance?” she purred, her eyes filled with a seductive invitation.
“Miss Wang… you know me, don’t you?” he asked, pouring her a cup of tea, his gaze fixed on her.
Her eyes, so alluring, so captivating, he felt his soul being drawn towards her.
“No…” He shook his head, staring at her beautiful face. “I should address you as… Your Majesty, shouldn’t I?”
Her smile faded slightly, and she traced her long, slender leg with her delicate finger, her gaze meeting his, her voice soft. “Being too clever isn’t always a good thing, Young Master Mu.”
“If I were your enemy, even the Jade Empress’s chambers wouldn’t protect you.”
He chuckled. “I wasn’t sure of your identity, Your Majesty, so I took some precautions. Apologies.”
She narrowed her eyes, studying him, her lips parted slightly, a flicker of confusion in her gaze.
Then, a clear and melodious voice echoed through the room.
“Why all the secrecy? Why not join us?”
Wang Ying glanced to the side.
The Jade Empress, her beauty as captivating as ever, had materialized in the room.