Chapter 1689 - 860: Like a Dream, Like an Illusion

Jasmine seemed to feel the blanket on her body, trembling slightly, then her hazy eyes began to open gradually.

Yun Che’s hand stopped in mid-air, forming an awkward smile while pondering what to say, but then he noticed Jasmine’s eyes becoming increasingly blurry. Slowly, a thin layer of mist actually sprinkled over them.

"Brother".

Her gaze pierced through the mist, involuntarily fixing on Yun Che. From her mouth emerged a dreamy murmur.

"...." Yin Che opened his mouth. Even though Jasmine had opened her eyes, she clearly wasn’t fully awake and seemed to mistake him for the person of her dreams.

Brother? Was she dreaming of her deceased brother?

A small, snow-white hand reached out, gently clasping the center of his hand. Jasmine looked at him blankly, a hint of heart-wrenching sorrow hidden behind her voice: "Younger brother. You’ve come into Jasmine’s dream again, dreaming of Jasmine once more."

Yun Che remained motionless, unsure for a moment whether he should speak. Then, he saw the mist in Jasmine’s eyes finally condense into tears and slowly slide down her flawless white face. Meanwhile, her blurry and hazy gaze gradually became clear.

A strong energy surged out from his hand, pushing him away, causing him to fall onto his backside. Jasmine had stood up, her enchanting eyes brimming with Yin Che’s familiar icy cold indifference. Only that single tear seemed to escape its owner’s awareness, still hanging on her tender pink cheek: "What are you doing here!"

"Of course, giving you a blanket." Yun Che got up, lifting the blanket in his hand. Then he smiled and said, "But it seems I interrupted your beautiful dream. Hmm, these days, I’ll prepare a most comfortable princess bed for you. I’ve really overlooked this matter too long."

"No need." Jasmine refused.

It’s absolutely necessary. I often sleep on the ground myself, so I understand how uncomfortable it is to sleep on the floor. I’m now a wealthy man, I can at least afford a comfortable bed." Yun Che smiled proudly, waving a purple gold card he sourced from who knows where.

Jasmine didn’t pursue the matter further. Whether it was a silent acknowledgment or simply her indifference remained unclear. Her petite expression became strained with a cold tone: "What exactly are you here for? It can’t be as simple as giving this princess a blanket, right?"

"Indeed, there’s another matter." Yin Che slightly opened his eyes: "Yuanou went to bed early, so you probably don’t know this yet. But as expected, the Small Sect came looking for me and even brought the ’vanishing into thin air’ news. Since the Small Sect came here to trouble me, it would be impolite not to give them something; I naturally intend to give them a grand gift!"

"What do you plan to do?"

"It’s quite simple." Yin Che smiled mysteriously, then opened his palm. In his palm lay the newborn Abyss Core he acquired from Lan Xueruo, and the Emperor Abyss Core obtained from the Flame Dragon: "His method, only applicable to the Sky Poison Pearl." For perfect execution, it’s best done from inside the ’Heavenly Poison Pearl.’ Once it’s done. It’s absolutely flawless!!"

Time slowly approached midnight.

The main gate of the New Moon Abyss Palace had been destroyed, so there were still some disciples working the night shift. At this moment, the number of people entering and leaving the New Moon Abyss Palace was sparse.

At this moment, a palace disciple dressed in black yawned and headed towards the palace gate. As he approached, they casually greeted: "Brother Zhan, Brother Fang, you’re working hard on the night shift."

"Brother Li, where are you headed at this hour?" called out Brother Zhan’s voice.

"Just going out to buy something."

"Planning to buy something late at night? Hey, we’re all here, you don’t need to hide it." Another person chuckled slyly.

The disciples suddenly burst into laughter, while another quietly said: "Honestly, in this deep palace, pretty girls are few. It’s understandable for a young man to struggle with hunger and thirst when alone in his room at midnight, so finding some fun outside is perfectly reasonable. If Brother Li plans to ’play’ at the Floating Flower House, remember to mention my name. You can even get a 20% discount!"

"Guys! You’re not allowed to tell anyone I’m going out tonight!"

"Understood!"

Under knowing glances and laughter, "Brother Li" swaggered out of the New Moon Abyss Palace. As he left, several discreet eyes quickly swept over his body a few times, then retreated.

On the streets of New Moon City, pedestrians were now few, most shops had closed. "Brother Li" headed south, humming an old tune from who knows where as he vanished swiftly into the night. Shortly after, a middle-aged man wearing a black cloak and a bamboo hat covering his chilling stern face emerged from the darkness, making his way towards the Black Moon Merchant Guild.

The Black Moon Merchant Guild remains open 24 hours a day, never closing even at night. To prevent incidents, some owners of valuable items often choose to conduct their business with the Black Moon Merchant Guild late at night.

This was Yin Che’s second entry into the Black Moon Merchant Guild, his disguise was identical to the first time. Similarly, the shop had no other customers, just a man in his thirties standing behind the sales counter. And it appeared he was the same clerk he had met previously.