Chapter 725 - 215: Ghost Realm Divided in Three, Immortal Envoy Blueprint, Troubled Xiaoyu’Er, Treacherous Schemes in the Imperial Capital

Chapter 725: Chapter 215: Ghost Realm Divided in Three, Immortal Envoy Blueprint, Troubled Xiaoyu’Er, Treacherous Schemes in the Imperial Capital

But he was not a chess piece, because he always stayed behind the scenes.

However, he couldn’t become a chess player either, because he wasn’t strong enough yet.

"Hmm, husband." Lady Yan responded softly, then added, "Don’t worry, with Xiaozhao around, I’ll always retain some humanity."

As Lady Yan spoke, a black crow flew out from within the Ghost Realm and mischievously perched on her shoulder, energetically calling: "Mother!"

Upon hearing the call of "mother," a hint of human warmth appeared in Lady Yan’s otherwise indifferent divine gaze.

The crow also called out to Li Yuan, who was about to turn away, "Father, let’s have a meal together."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Alright."

With that, he went to move a large stone.

But before he could act, Lady Yan said, "Leave the household matters to me."

These familiar words traveled across a distant time.

Li Yuan halted his steps.

In the next moment, two White Robe Ghost Servants brought a long, flat, pitch-black rock to the place.

One end of the rock rested in the Ghost Realm, while the other extended into Li Yuan’s Yang Realm.

A little girl in red took flowers out of a basket and placed them one by one on this stone table, and Lady Yan sat down.

Then, the White Robe Ghost Servants brought baskets upon baskets of food to the table. Most of the food was frozen into icy lumps, but looked quite diverse, giving Li Yuan the impression of "a chef’s preparation being placed in the freezer after being cooked."

The crow chattered, "Father, it’s what I wanted to eat, so Mother had it sent and stored in an ice coffin."

Li Yuan controlled the fire, and with a gentle blow, thin flames spread out, quickly thawing the icy lumps and making them steaming hot.

The crow hopped to the juncture of yin and yang, then cawed, "Let’s eat!"

Three family members,

of a unique kind,

sat down together,

already exuding warmth even before they started.

The three of them began to eat.

Li Yuan ate while talking.

"Sister Yan, when will you cook something for us again? I kind of miss it."

"Sister Yan, back when we were on Cloud Mountain Path, I mentioned raising a child for you, but that child became the Barbarian King, filled with Yang Qi, a child of misfortune, unable to come here to enjoy the good life..."

Li Yuan talked continuously.

Lady Yan remained silent while eating the hot meal.

She wasn’t opposed to hot food, though she didn’t particularly like it.

She no longer needed to eat. If she had to, perhaps cold and dead food would suit her better.

But she loved "family meals." Whenever there was one, her black-and-white world seemed to turn colorful, and the eerie Ghost Realm became a garden.

Li Yuan suddenly performed a trick by pulling out a blood-red flower from his chest.

As soon as the flower was placed down, its roots stood upright, then started to "pat-pat-pat" run to the opposite side, right in front of Lady Yan, and then it timidly tried to retreat.

However, controlled by Li Yuan, the flower couldn’t retreat.

Surprised, Lady Yan looked up at the flower and then at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan lifted his head with a smile.

Lady Yan also smiled.

The little crow chattered, "Father gave Mother a flower."

Lady Yan said, "Old couples giving flowers, really?"

Li Yuan replied, "This flower is called the Rebirth Flower. Once planted, it can multiply into numerous flowers. Sister Yan’s world is too black and white, so I bring you a touch of color."

After thinking for a moment, Lady Yan said, "Then it can only be planted outside."

Li Yuan glanced around and said, "After all, it’s all barren here. Turning it entirely red might not be a bad thing.

However, such a flower is too seductive, and can cause illusions. Even a Sixth Grade would get lost and become nourishment for these flowers.

Lady Yan glanced at the little girl in red beside her.

The girl suddenly walked eerily towards the Rebirth Flower and grabbed it.

The flower began to shriek, as if struggling to escape.

But in just a moment, it became completely docile.

Lady Yan said, "Don’t worry, I can control it. In the future, these flowers will be planted outside the Ghost Prison. If I want it dangerous, it will be dangerous. If I want it to be just a flower, then it will be just a flower."

Looking at the vivid red hue, she said softly, "Thank you, husband."

Li Yuan said, "Sister Yan, it’s better to place it within the Ghost Realm for now.

This flower was obtained from the Divine Wood Hall, and Su Mushen is very likely the power behind that hall. If he sees this flower, he might suspect that I am still alive."

Lady Yan replied softly, "Alright."

...

...

After the meal, Li Yuan left.

He arrived early at Xiao Mo Mountain.

Peng Mi and more than a dozen others had already arrived and were hiding secretly.

Li Yuan concealed his form and wrapped the two threads of "Thousand-Mile in a Line" respectively around a strong Red Lotus Disciple and a charming White Lotus Disciple.

Then, he waited until midnight, appeared, and led Peng Mi and the others away from the mountain path, sending them downriver along the Long Sleep River.

"East from here is Star Sea Dao. Once in Star Sea Dao, some of the Lotus Sect’s influence can still provide support... Thank you, Senior!"

Peng Mi and a dozen others performed a respectful ceremony, sincerely thanking him, then suddenly said, "Senior, you have deep connections with our Lotus Sect, and in this time of crisis, why not accompany us to Yanyun Dao?"

His gaze was fervent, and utterly sincere.

Bringing such an inscrutable senior into the Lotus Sect would surely improve its chances of survival.

Even if the senior were to "take over," and seize power within the Lotus Sect, Peng Mi would still follow, as this was an inherent bond.

In contrast, if he returned with just this small group, who knew what kind of power struggles awaited within the sect.