Chapter 761 - 222: Delivering Fragrant Bait to Ensnare the Eunuch, Secretly Bringing the Ghost Hammer to the Cyan Lotus

Chapter 761: Chapter 222: Delivering Fragrant Bait to Ensnare the Eunuch, Secretly Bringing the Ghost Hammer to the Cyan Lotus

The person behind the scenes said that this armor is divided into different levels, with the upper grades not only aiding cultivation but also unleashing terrifying power at critical moments.

Shi Shabai’s desire for the East Sea Immortal Realm grew stronger.

The sudden announcement of Qing Hancheng’s death, and the Palace Master of the Holy Fire Palace dying at the hands of the Lotus Sect, were things he knew well... Ultimately, it was still the hindrance brought by being unable to break through to Third Grade.

Since the moment he met the one behind the East Sea Immortal Realm, Shi Shabai knew this was his only chance.

Shi Shabai gently clenched his fist, and the image of the dignified Empress Dowager immediately floated in his mind. His eyes narrowed slightly because he remembered the report from the female disciple sent to deliver the scrolls last time.

’That eunuch named Chang Xin actually went to the Empress Dowager’s palace to massage her shoulders, and the Empress Dowager’s face was relaxed and extremely comfortable. The disciple does not know what happened afterward.’

With just a slight thought, Shi Shabai thought of those many "stories of concubines and eunuchs in the court."

Eunuchs are naturally reliant on their masters, like a master’s pet that the master trusts.

’So, the Empress Dowager would rather have that eunuch serve her than allow me near.’

’So, that day, my feelings were indeed correct, it’s just that the Empress Dowager didn’t let Chang Xin serve her because I was there. Only after Gongyang Qin went did the truth reveal itself...’

A mysterious flame suddenly surged through Shi Shabai’s heart.

He was overcome by a strong desire to conquer the dignified and proud Empress Dowager. In doing so, he could not only satisfy his desires but also complete his mission and gain further opportunity.

As Shi Shabai was pondering, a Direct Disciple suddenly came hurriedly from afar, holding a jade box. Upon reaching the hall entrance, he seemed to know the gatekeeping disciple, and with a slight nod, he entered.

"Greetings, Hall Master," the disciple respectfully said.

Shi Shabai glanced at the jade box he was holding and asked, "What’s inside?"

The disciple replied, "Recently, a group of Incense Worship Sect remnants was hunted down, and a few special Evil Ghost Tools were confiscated. These tools have records, so we know their uses."

Shi Shabai gestured.

The disciple approached and handed over the box.

Shi Shabai took it, opened the jade box, and after a while, he seemed to see something interesting, muttering to himself: "Isn’t this convenient? It seems... even heaven is assisting me."

After speaking, his expression suddenly stiffened, and he coldly asked, "What about those Incense Worship Sect disciples?"

The disciple replied, "They’ve already been beheaded."

Shi Shabai finally nodded, revealing a smile.

...

A few days later.

An Imperial Carriage that had gone out for purchases returned from the Imperial Palace.

Purchasing was a lucrative task.

The tall, strong, and handsome eunuch, Chang Xin, seemed to have gained favor from some palace Noble, thus taking up this lucrative task.

At this moment, the eunuch was driving the carriage with great pride through the bustling market.

Upon reaching a fabric shop, the owner made every effort to flatter, then bowed and smiled as he spoke words like, "I’ll go fetch the sample clothing, please wait, Eunuch."

Chang Xin sat alone.

After a few moments, a shadow appeared behind him.

The shadow lightly coughed.

Chang Xin turned around.

Upon turning, he was startled, hurriedly getting up, saying, "Master Shi, why are you here?"

Standing before him was a man with white hair, close-cropped hair, as steady as a mountain, with hands as heavy as large shields.

Wearing Yellow Armor, with a black cape that added to his imposing presence.

Shi Shabai did not say much, directly grabbing Chang Xin’s hand, then with something sliding from his sleeve, he tossed and snapped it shut around Chang Xin’s wrists.

It was a leather handcuff.

This handcuff used to be quite famous because it could completely control others.

As time went on, the origins of this handcuff became clear to the upper echelon figures on this continent.

This was a specialty from the mysterious "Ghost Prison" in the Southern Land.

Due to the growing horror of the "Ghost Prison," this handcuff was originally only for use by Fifth Grade and above, but can now be used by Fourth Grade.

Shi Shabai obtained these handcuffs from the remnants of the Incense Worship Sect, and used them directly on Chang Xin.

In a moment...

The eunuch’s body shook violently, then slowly calmed, and immediately bowed fervently to Shi Shabai, saying, "Greetings, Master."

Shi Shabai clicked his tongue in amazement. He tested a few times, finding that the eunuch truly obeyed his every word.

He then began questioning the eunuch about his relationship with the Empress Dowager without hesitation.

Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager had asked Chang Xin to serve her after that day, Shi Shabai smiled.

He understood.

That day, when he offered to massage the Empress Dowager to operate the Secret Skill, she was actually moved.

Indeed, a woman who has lost men and is holding up the grand situation alone bears immense pressure.

Such a woman most needs a man like a mountain.

And he was that man.

Only the Empress Dowager could not set aside her dignity or perhaps held caution towards him, hence she called for the eunuch instead.

Nevertheless, Shi Shabai now understood the Empress Dowager’s temperament even more clearly.

The Empress Dowager was transferring emotions.

He secretly sighed, ’Such a fearsome woman.’

Then he smiled again, ’However, you definitely wouldn’t expect that the eunuch you trust has already become mine.’

Subsequently, Shi Shabai began to assign tasks to Chang Xin.

The main instructions were: to entice the Empress Dowager, to become her confidant, the closer, the better, but there’s no need to rush, just go with the flow.

Eunuchs like Chang Xin had considerable wit, nodding repeatedly in agreement.

...

...

Several days passed...

In the blink of an eye, July arrived, and the pools of lotus flowers bloomed.

Azure greenery connecting the sky, red flowers reflecting the sun.

A Lan Zhou was anchored on the lake within the Imperial Palace.

A gentle breeze rippled through the emerald lake surface.