Chapter 335 - 205: Lady Concubine

Chapter 335: Chapter 205: Lady Concubine

"Do you have a map?"

Su Mu asked.

This young man was Zhu Jiuyuan’s Closed-door Disciple, named Lu Mingyang. He was said to be a top scholar of the imperial examinations.

However, he had only recently entered service and was merely a seventh-grade official. In terms of rank, he was inferior to a Taiping Captain.

"There’s no map."

Lu Mingyang shook his head and said, "However, there is a Demon Investigator from the Demon Court in the envoy. After we leave the pass, it will be responsible for guiding us."

"Understood."

Su Mu nodded. "Lord Lu, I may not understand the other matters, but I ask that you please inform me of anything you do, so that I have time to respond if something happens."

"But of course."

Lu Mingyang smiled. "Lord Su, you are the Deputy Envoy of this mission. We should naturally work together to complete this task."

Su Mu didn’t say much more.

As a Martial Artist, he didn’t have much in common to talk about with these overly refined young masters.

He rose to take his leave and went to see the other Taiping Captains in the envoy.

This was much more harmonious. They were all Taiping Captains, and after just a few words, they were already calling each other brothers.

In fact, Su Mu didn’t even need to speak. The moment he stood there, the three cloud patterns on his lapel were enough to make the other Taiping Captains completely submissive.

The Taiping Bureau didn’t bother with such empty pleasantries. Strength was status.

Three cloud patterns represented three special merits. In the Taiping Bureau, this was a symbol of honor.

With these three cloud patterns, forget Taiping Captains; even a Commander-in-Chief would be polite and courteous upon meeting Su Mu.

To get straight to the point, on his last night in Hujue Pass, after packing his belongings, Su Mu quietly called out his system panel.

[Name: Su Mu]

[Status: Deputy Envoy (Temporary), Silver-faced Killer (Concurrent), Taiping Captain (Fifth-Grade)]

[Points: 7000]

[Realm: Rebirth Realm (Elevenfold Blood Exchange, Body Tempering Extreme Realm)]

[Divine Techniques: Indestructible Golden Body, Blood Body]

[Cultivation Technique: Four Symbols Rebirth Technique (Cyan Dragon Body (Major Accomplishment), White Tiger Body (Perfection), Black Tortoise Body (Perfection), Vermilion Bird Body (Perfection))...]

[Martial Arts: Thunder Shock Realm (Minor Accomplishment), Li Fire Realm (Perfection), Kan Water Realm (Major Accomplishment), Xun Wind Realm (Major Accomplishment), Gen Mountain Realm (Major Accomplishment), Archery (Perfection)]

He had spent some Points before to bring his Li Fire Realm to Perfection.

Now he had saved up another seven thousand.

’My Cyan Dragon Body still needs twenty-three thousand Points to reach Perfection.’

Su Mu pondered this.

Although this diplomatic mission didn’t seem too dangerous, anything could happen after entering the desolate wilderness. Every bit of extra strength was an extra layer of security.

’After we leave the pass tomorrow, my status as Deputy Envoy will officially be online, and I should be able to earn some Points daily.

Perhaps my Cyan Dragon Body can reach Perfection before we arrive at the Demon Court.’

Su Mu thought, ’It’s a shame Uncle Shi isn’t back yet. Without a True Essence Technique, it’s useless even if the Cyan Dragon Body reaches Perfection.’

Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Getting up to open the door, Su Mu’s face lit up with pleasant surprise.

"Uncle Shi, you’re back?"

Standing outside was none other than the travel-worn Shi Ziran.

He had actually managed to return before the envoy’s departure.

Hujue Pass was several hundred li from Wuling. To make a round trip in such a short time, Shi Ziran must have traveled day and night without rest.

"My Lord, I have fortunately fulfilled my mission."

A smile appeared on Shi Ziran’s face as he said, "I’ve brought back the Yin Yang Pendant."

"Really?"

Su Mu said joyfully.

"My Lord, please look."

Shi Ziran stepped slightly to the side.

Only then did Su Mu see that someone else was standing behind Shi Ziran.

That person was holding the Yin Yang Pendant, which was now a single, complete piece.

The Yin Yang Pendant was clearly divided into black and white, resembling a Tai Chi Yin-Yang Fish.

The hands holding it had slender fingers and skin as fair as white jade.

Su Mu’s gaze traveled up from those hands, past a pair of peaks, and landed on a familiar face.

"Mistress Xiang, long time no see."

Su Mu said with a slight smile.

Seeing Xiang Xiaoyuan, Su Mu wasn’t too surprised.

It was, one could say, within his expectations.

Su Mu had long known about the relationship between Xiang Xiaoyuan and Shi Ziran. However, the Fragrance Sect had ceased to exist long ago. When the sect was annihilated, Xiang Xiaoyuan was still an infant in swaddling clothes, so the deeds of the Fragrance Sect naturally had nothing to do with her.

As long as she wasn’t doing anything to break the law now, Su Mu was willing to turn a blind eye.

When Shi Ziran had mentioned that the Yang Pendant of the Yin Yang Pendant was in Wuling, Su Mu had immediately thought of Xiang Xiaoyuan.

It seemed he hadn’t been wrong.

The Yang Pendant was indeed in Xiang Xiaoyuan’s possession.

But while Su Mu had guessed the beginning of the story, he hadn’t guessed the end.

He hadn’t expected that Shi Ziran would not only bring back the Yang Pendant, but also Xiang Xiaoyuan herself.

Was it... time to negotiate terms?

"Greetings, Captain Su."

Xiang Xiaoyuan curtsied and spoke softly, a crimson blush suddenly appearing on her cheeks.

"Please, come in."

Su Mu invited Xiang Xiaoyuan inside. After they were seated, he got straight to the point. "I’ll be direct. Mistress Xiang, what will it take for you to give the Yin Yang Pendant to me?

As long as your conditions aren’t too excessive, I will agree to them."

Xiang Xiaoyuan’s eyes darted about in a fluster, and she looked to Shi Ziran for help.

"My Lord, to be honest, the young miss is the only remaining bloodline of this old servant’s former master."

Shi Ziran said with a serious expression, "The Fragrance Sect has been reduced to dust. My former master and I only wish for the young miss to live a peaceful and happy life.

This Yang Pendant is the dowry my former master left for her."

Su Mu: "..."

"This old servant knows that the young miss’s identity is sensitive."

Shi Ziran continued, "She cannot be your official wife, but if she could become a Lady Concubine, that would be wonderful."

Xiang Xiaoyuan’s face had turned as red as a cloth. She kept her head down, her fingers nervously twisting the corner of her clothes.

Su Mu glanced at Xiang Xiaoyuan. Her beauty was enough to inspire pity and affection.

Mistress Xiang was the dream lover of countless men in Wuling City.

Countless men dreamed of becoming her guest of honor, but none had ever succeeded.

Whether it was her looks, her figure, or her talents, Xiang Xiaoyuan was at the very pinnacle.

In all honesty, her appearance and figure were in no way inferior to Luo Anning’s.

To say that Su Mu wasn’t moved would be impossible.

"Uncle Shi, is this your idea, or Mistress Xiang’s?"

Su Mu asked calmly. "I will not force anyone to do something they don’t want to do."

"The young miss has long been devoted to you, My Lord."

Shi Ziran said, "This is this old servant’s wish, and it is also the young miss’s wish.

As long as you agree, My Lord, the young miss will marry you as your Lady Concubine, and the Yin Yang Pendant will be her dowry."

The Yin Yang Pendant itself was made of fine jade and worth a fortune, but its true value lay in the Unlimited True Essence Technique of Heaven and Earth hidden within it.

The Unlimited True Essence Technique of Heaven and Earth was the strongest True Essence Technique in the world, far more valuable than the Xuanhuang Blood Exchange Technique or the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique.

It was no exaggeration to say that a single Unlimited True Essence Technique of Heaven and Earth was worth more than a whole city.

"Mistress Xiang, I want to hear you say it yourself."

Su Mu said, looking at Xiang Xiaoyuan.

"I am willing."

Xiang Xiaoyuan’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s buzz.

"I too have admired Mistress Xiang for a long time, but I must make one thing clear."

Su Mu said in a serious tone, "If you are with me, I will protect you completely and never let anyone harm you. But if you hope to use my power to revive the Fragrance Sect, that is impossible."

"The Fragrance Sect no longer exists. I am only Xiang Xiaoyuan. There will be no Fragrance Sect in this world ever again."

Xiang Xiaoyuan lifted her head and said earnestly.

Shi Ziran looked at Su Mu, then at Xiang Xiaoyuan. A smile touched the corners of his mouth. He then quietly excused himself, closing the door behind him as he left.

Su Mu raised a hand and pinched Xiang Xiaoyuan’s fair chin.

"If you do not betray my trust, I will never betray yours."

Su Mu said slowly.

Xiang Xiaoyuan’s face was full of shy charm. "Husband, I have not yet reached the Rebirth Realm, so it is not suitable for me to lose my virginity. If Husband desires it, I can help you in other ways."

"Other ways?"

A flicker of heat went through Su Mu’s heart.

He swept Xiang Xiaoyuan up in his arms.

Xiang Xiaoyuan let out a soft cry, her hands wrapping around Su Mu’s neck as she felt herself become completely captivated.

Su Mu tossed Xiang Xiaoyuan onto the bed and pressed down on top of her.

A moment later, sounds that would make one blush filled the room, a chamber full of springtime splendor.