There's still no news from his master; he can't be found. The suppressing power has been weakening recently, and Mu Yunhe doesn't know what other techniques the Great Demon King possesses. In any case, if things continue like this, he will be in danger. But Aheng is still in the manor. If one day his master doesn't return, and his soul is truly devoured by the Great Demon King, then this divine official's manor will become the Great Demon King's dwelling place, and Aheng will be in danger.
How can we send Ah Heng out safely?
Mu Yunhe was already extremely agitated, and he also had to deal with the great demon king who sensed his anxiety and mocked him. Just then, Xiao Xizi's voice came from outside the door: "Master, Chunhong, the daughter of Zhang Da Niang, the manager of the laundry in the backyard, requests an audience."
Upon hearing the word "laundry yard" in the backyard, Mu Yunhe was instinctively startled and stood up abruptly, but his steps faltered at the next moment.
We can't panic! It can't be that Ah Heng is in trouble! It can't be!
Taking a deep breath, Mu Yunhe's calm voice rang out: "What is it?"
These words were directed at Chunhong, the monkey-like girl. When Xiaoxi saw Chunhong staring blankly at the closed door, and then looking at her serious and disgusting attire, as well as her face covered in rouge and powder, he couldn't help but feel nauseous. He impatiently whispered, "The master is asking you a question, answer quickly."
Chunhong thought, "This is my master's voice! Hearing it so close, it's even more beautiful and alluring than I remember! My master is actually speaking to me alone!!" Chunhong felt so light she was about to faint. Not daring to keep Mu Yunhe waiting, she remembered her mother's instructions on how to speak, and quickly put on a sweet, coquettish voice, "Reporting to my master, I have something to report. My mother repeatedly told me that this matter is very important and that I must tell you in person. My mother said that this matter is related to the woman named Xun Jun that you sent over a few days ago."
The woman we sent there a few days ago, wasn't that Ah Heng?!
So it really was Ah Heng who was in trouble?! Mu Yunhe immediately lost his composure, his expression changing drastically. But then he thought, this person said that woman's name was Xun Jun? What Xun Jun? Could it be Ah Heng?
Mu Yunhe asked uncertainly, "Little Xizi, did I ask you to send someone over a few days ago?"
Xiao Xizi quickly replied, "Yes, the woman Master brought back a couple of days ago was bestowed upon Master by the Emperor. Master instructed me to send her to the backyard to be disciplined by Granny Zhang, and specifically instructed that she not be allowed to go out or talk to anyone casually. I just asked and confirmed that the woman's name is indeed Xun Jun!"
Mu Yunhe's face turned deathly pale! At this moment, in his confusion, he finally remembered that there was also Granny Zhang in the backyard. She was someone he had deliberately instructed to deal with those women. Granny Zhang was ruthless enough that none of the women who fell into her hands ever left alive!
If Ah Heng falls into her hands, how can things possibly turn out well?!
Damn it! How could he have forgotten about that?!
"What happened to Xun Jun?!" Mu Yunhe's voice sounded colder and more tense than ever before to outsiders, almost roaring as he rushed out from inside the door.
Chunhong, who was secretly pleased that her master didn't even remember that vile woman Xunjun, thought she had won this time. Suddenly, she heard Mu Yunhe's roar and turned pale with fright. She quickly knelt down and said, "That woman is fine, but she is very unruly. In the past few days, she has not only disobeyed my mother's arrangements and commands, but also dared to dream of climbing the social ladder. She is always posing and flirting, and she is very lazy and does no work. She is also very disrespectful to my mother, and even abuses my little dog! Today she went too far and even cut up my master's clothes!"
"This servant saw that this woman was too arrogant and difficult to discipline. What's most despicable is that she has no respect for her master at all. That's why this servant sent me to report to the master and see how to deal with this vile woman!"
In her excitement, Chunhong couldn't control her tongue and blurted out that Luo Zhiheng was a slut.
Inside the room, Mu Yunhe was so angry he was practically fuming. These wretched women dared to bully his Aheng! Not only did they make Aheng do backbreaking work, but they also dared to order and bully her! What bullying of the little dog? It was probably the little dog that was bullying Aheng! Disrespecting Aunt Zhang? Outrageous! Luo Zhiheng is a dignified priestess; why should she need to respect a lowly servant like you?
We really gave you guys a taste of your own medicine, and now you dare to run wild with him!
How dare you call Ah Heng a slut?! Mu Yunhe revealed a wicked and sinister smile, slowly opening the door. In the sunlight, he was still the sacred and inviolable priest, looking down at Chunhong. As Chunhong's heart pounded with excitement, his chilling voice seemed to descend from the heavens straight to hell: "Drag this slut out and cut out her tongue!"
521 They took the bait! (Bonus chapter for 41,500 comments)
Updated: 2013-12-28 21:09:12 Word Count: 3537
Chunhong, who had been excited, was suddenly terrified by the chilling voice, her blood running cold. She stared blankly at the person who seemed like a god to her, speechless with horror. As the guards dragged her away, Chunhong finally realized—was she going to die? Cut off her tongue? Did that mean they were going to cut off her tongue? Could she still live? How could she be her master's woman if her tongue was cut off?
Chunhong's slow-witted mind immediately made her scream in terror: "Master, spare me! It's not my fault! It was that scoundrel who instigated me to come and complain to you. It's all that scoundrel Xunjun's fault. I am loyal to you, and my mother is also extremely loyal. She has always done everything you asked of her perfectly. Please forgive me, Master!"
Chunhong was indeed not very bright and didn't know what she had done wrong to anger Mu Yunhe to the point of having her tongue cut out. But subconsciously, she felt that as long as she dragged Luo Zhiheng down with her, everything would be fine.
But the more she cursed and dragged Luo Zhiheng into the matter, the angrier Mu Yunhe became. His Aheng was perfect, one in a million, how could his Aheng be insulted by a lowly maid?
Thus, the crime was aggravated, and Mu Yunhe said coldly, "Drag him out and beat him to death!"
Chunhong couldn't even shout anymore. She stared blankly at the deity in her eyes, tears streaming down her face. She couldn't understand how she had ended up on the road to being beaten to death.
Only after Chunhong was dragged out and flogged did Mu Yunhe's volatile temper finally calm down a little, but his heart immediately tightened again. He didn't know how Aheng had survived those few days in that hell on earth. He knew the people there too well. He deserved to die. How could he have sent Aheng there?
Mu Yunhe strode out, appearing composed, but his steps betrayed his true feelings. He was flustered, so he walked with a swift gait, his brows furrowed with a fierce aura.
Those waiting outside saw Chunhong being dragged out and beaten with a cane, and they were so frightened that they immediately ran back and breathlessly told Aunt Zhang what had happened.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhang collapsed to the ground, her face deathly pale and her eyes glazed over; she seemed terrified. Everyone in the courtyard shuddered, staring at Luo Zhiheng as if they'd seen a ghost. Those who had bullied or insulted Luo Zhiheng turned even paler, their faces ashen.
Could this woman truly be different? Does the master care about her? Then aren't they doomed?
Meanwhile, Luo Zhiheng sat there lazily, continuing to shred Mu Yunhe's clothes to shreds with the scissors in her hand. She was secretly delighted, a smile playing on her lips, her eyes practically overflowing with joy. She eagerly awaited Mu Yunhe's arrival.
Suddenly, as if she had come back to life, Aunt Zhang jumped up, rushed to Luo Zhiheng, and knelt down in front of her with a thud, crying out, "You won! You won! Please save my daughter! It was all my fault for being so disrespectful to you before. She's my only daughter! Please have pity on me and save my daughter!"
"I don't have that ability. That's your daughter. If even you, the all-powerful Aunt Zhang, can't save her, what right do I, an insignificant and unwanted lowly woman, have to save her? It's better to rely on yourself than others." Luo Zhiheng said lazily, showing absolutely no compassion.
Compassion? Luo Zhiheng gave a bitter, sarcastic smile. If she hadn't felt some compassion for Luo Ningshuang back then, if she hadn't been kind enough to consider that Luo Ningshuang was her blood-related twin sister, why would she have suffered so much later, living a life worse than death? And been forced to be separated from the man she loved for so many years? The worst part was that she also lost her precious treasure!
All of this was earned through her kindness and leniency. From then on, Luo Zhiheng no longer possessed those worthless qualities of kindness and leniency! Kindness is often taken advantage of, and she would no longer be kind. She would be heartless and would never again allow herself to fall into danger or the abyss of pain, nor would she ever again cause pain to her loved ones or joy to her enemies!
With a face full of despair, Granny Zhang kowtowed repeatedly, crying, "I beg you, my ancestors, I am willing to be punished in my daughter's place. All the sins were committed by me, and have nothing to do with my daughter. I only did what my master ordered me to do. If my master hadn't told me to do it, I would never have dared to do such a thing even if I had a hundred lives. Please, my lord, forgive me and my daughter. I will do anything you ask."
"Oh? You would do anything for me for your daughter?" Luo Zhiheng asked curiously, resting her rosy cheek on her hand and tilting her head with curiosity. Her voice was melodious and pleasant, like flower petals fluttering in March or April, sweet and refreshing.
Aunt Zhang's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Yes, I will do anything for you, as long as you save my daughter."
“But there’s nothing I need you to do. Well then, since you’re willing to do anything for your daughter, why don’t you chop off one of your hands first? That way, I can see if you can really sacrifice everything for your daughter.” Luo Zhiheng said casually, not realizing how bloody her words were.
But everyone present changed their expressions!
Chopping off one hand renders her useless. Even if she doesn't die, she'll be crippled! This woman looks delicate and frail, but who would have thought she'd be such a ruthless and vicious person!
Aunt Zhang's expression changed drastically. A violent thought flashed through her mind. Of course, she didn't want to destroy herself, but when she thought of her daughter, her only daughter, what would happen to her if she didn't save her? But if she cut off her own hand, how would her daughter live in the future?
Aunt Zhang was caught in a dilemma. Then Luo Zhiheng slowly said, "You'd better make a decision quickly. If you stop the beating, your daughter will be beaten to death. You know she's a precious princess, her body is delicate. If she keeps being beaten, even a miracle couldn't save her. Is it not worth it to exchange one hand for your daughter's life? Or are you just lying to me, deceiving me into thinking you'd save your daughter, but you actually have no intention of saving her at all?"
Luo Zhiheng's voice later became dangerous. Zhang Da Niang broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this, and she quickly kowtowed, saying, "This servant dares not lie to you, but even if you can save this servant's daughter, this servant cannot fully believe it. Why don't you save this servant's daughter first, and then this servant will immediately chop off her own hand."
"Tch, at a time like this you still have the mind to negotiate with me, which shows you don't really care about your daughter. I won't get involved in this matter anymore. Whether your daughter lives or dies is none of my business, even if you chop off a hand, I won't help you." Luo Zhiheng clapped her hands, stood up, and slowly walked towards the woodshed assigned to her.
She hadn't really wanted Aunt Zhang's hand; it was just a test. But the result was disappointing. And the person standing outside must be feeling bad right now, right? Hmph, you wicked Mu Yunhe, I'll show you how heartless your Aheng is now, and see if you'll dare to abandon her in some wretched place again.
Aunt Zhang's eyes were filled with despair. She hated Luo Zhiheng for not helping her and taking advantage of her vulnerability, but she hated Luo Zhiheng even more for stirring up this disaster. If it weren't for Luo Zhiheng, how could Chunhong have been beaten to death? Aunt Zhang was filled with hatred and her eyes were bloodshot. When she saw the scissors on the stone bench, anger rose from her heart and evil thoughts took hold.
She swiftly grabbed the scissors and charged at Luo Zhiheng, who had her back to her. Her feet moved like the wind, and she roared, "You bastard, I'll make you pay for my daughter's life!"
Luo Zhiheng seemed to be startled. She turned around abruptly and stood there blankly, not even knowing to dodge.
A gasp of surprise erupted, followed by a furious roar from the back of the crowd: "You shameless woman! Stop it!"
In a flash, a white shadow streaked past, hurtling towards Granny Zhang with lightning speed. Then, a dazzling light suddenly appeared, followed by a crisp, buzzing sound, and then Granny Zhang's scream.
As the light faded, Mu Yunhe appeared within it, wielding a long sword. Just an inch before the sword was about to pierce Luo Zhiheng's chest, he stabbed Zhang Da Niang from behind, causing blood to gush out.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. In the holy light, a handsome man, as beautiful as a god, dressed in white with black hair, wielded a magnificent longsword and killed his victim with a single blow. Even the most elegant method of killing is bloody, but in Mu Yunhe's hands, the dead were as if they were nothing more than ants, evoking no fear whatsoever. It was as if the person he killed was utterly wicked and deserved to die!
With a loud thud, Zhang Da Niang's enormous corpse crashed to the ground, her deathly expression grotesque, her face still bearing the madness and ruthlessness she had displayed when she tried to kill Luo Zhiheng.
Luo Zhiheng stood there the entire time, seemingly undisturbed by anything before her, untouched by the filth and dust. A gentle breeze lifted her veil, revealing half of her smooth, jade-like chin—showing no signs of illness whatsoever. Even this fleeting glimpse made everyone feel that her flawless, jade-like skin and bones were a rare sight indeed!
Mu Yunhe stared intently at Luo Zhiheng. It had only been a few days since they last met, and their reunion was marked by such a perilous scene. His heart was still pounding like a drum, filled with fear and lingering dread. As he relaxed slightly, he saw her turn away indifferently, without leaving a single word or uttering a sound, as if they were complete strangers.
Mu Yunhe's scarlet eyes surged with turmoil. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he grabbed her slender wrist, his aura pressing down on her like a tidal wave, domineering and brooking no refusal: "You don't need to stay here anymore, come with me!"
Beneath the veil, a smile played on her lips, her expression mischievous and playful like an elf. With her chin slightly raised, she thought to herself: Has she taken the bait?
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522 Body changed hands! Little Xizi is in trouble!
Updated: 2013-12-29 20:19:03 Word Count: 4562
Mu Yunhe arranged for Luo Zhiheng to stay in a secluded courtyard and then left. Throughout the stay, his brow was furrowed and his expression tense, giving Luo Zhiheng the cold shoulder. Luo Zhiheng didn't mind; she simply stayed. After all, they had plenty of time, and she wasn't worried about not being able to help Mu Yunhe.
Mu Yunhe had another grueling night, struggling to deal with the increasingly powerful demon king within his body, his soul's suppressive power growing weaker and weaker. He didn't sleep a wink again, and the moment he woke up in the morning, he felt dizzy. He instinctively closed his eyes, and Xiao Xizi had already come in to help him wash and dress.
"Master, there's still a little time before the morning court session. You can enjoy a good meal in peace today." Xiao Xizi handed a damp handkerchief to Mu Yunhe, her voice cautious. After all, Luo Zhiheng had just left, and Mu Yunhe had been rather depressed and unpredictable lately.
Mu Yunhe suddenly opened his eyes and forcefully slapped away Xiao Xizi's outstretched hand, so hard that Xiao Xizi staggered and fell heavily backward.
Xiao Xizi was horrified, but also looked up blankly at Mu Yunhe, only to see a fleeting, blood-red glint in Mu Yunhe's eyes. Thinking he had imagined it, Xiao Xizi exclaimed, "Master?!"
"Get out of my way!" 'Mu Yunhe' spoke with icy coldness, his eyes devoid of any emotion, like a chilling monster. He slowly stood up, seemingly very stiff.
Xiao Xizi was frightened by Mu Yunhe's strange appearance and quickly scrambled to her feet to help him: "Master, be careful! Are you feeling unwell?"
"Get out of my way, you nuisance!" Mu Yunhe roared coldly, shoving Xiao Xizi away and sending him sprawling to the ground. He then swayed violently and landed heavily on the bed.
Xiao Xizi winced in pain, but dared not delay. Mu Yunhe's behavior was too strange. He asked in alarm, "Master, what's wrong?"
Mu Yunhe covered his head and closed his eyes tightly. On the surface, he looked like he was in great pain and struggling. But inside this body, a thrilling tug-of-war had begun. The battle for control of the body had finally started.
"Bastard! Get out of my way!" Mu Yunhe's soul roared as he tried to suppress the Great Demon King with the power of his soul, but the effect was very weak.
In the past few days, he could feel the Great Demon King's aura growing stronger, but he was powerless to do anything about it and could not find any opportunity or way to completely destroy the Great Demon King. He had originally thought that he could hold on for a few more days, but unexpectedly, the Great Demon King gained the upper hand in such a sudden situation.
In that brief moment, the Great Demon King had actually taken control of his body, suppressing him completely. Mu Yunhe still didn't quite understand how the Great Demon King's soul power had grown so rapidly? How could he have become so powerful so quietly?
"You've cultivated a soul technique?" This was the only reason Mu Yunhe could think of. Only by cultivating a soul technique could one's soul gradually weaken, allowing another soul to take over. For the past few days, Mu Yunhe had been feeling dizzy and exhausted, but he always thought it was due to lack of sleep. He never imagined that the Great Demon King was devouring his soul!
"Hehehe, don't you think it's too late now that you realize this? Mu Yunhe, you'd better stop struggling in vain. The soul cultivation technique I practice is the most special and powerful of all soul cultivation techniques. It can weaken your soul without you even realizing it, and eventually it will be devoured by another powerful soul! I have long had my eye on your body, how could I not make some plans?" The Great Demon King said with a wicked laugh.
"Now my soul cultivation technique has finally reached the point of near completion. Mu Yunhe, you piece of trash, you are just a firefly in front of me. How are you qualified to compete with the bright moon? Hahaha, if you're smart, give up resisting and let me take over your body. Then I won't kill you and will keep you alive so you can enjoy the glorious achievements with me. How about that?" the Great Demon King said enticingly.
Mu Yunhe's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He had been on high alert, yet he had still overlooked one crucial detail. Sensing the dark power emanating from the Great Demon King's soul, Mu Yunhe felt powerless for the first time. He was a smart man; he wouldn't arrogantly assume he was truly invincible. He feared that the Great Demon King might annihilate him in the blink of an eye.
In just one night, everything changed drastically, and if he couldn't preserve his strength, he would only be annihilated!
His death is not a pity, but what about Aheng? What about the Mu Dynasty? What about the innocent lives in the world?! The only problem is that he is now a cripple, unable to stop the Great Demon King, and may even lose himself. Mu Yunhe was so frustrated that he almost vomited blood. The only way now is not to fight head-on, but to hide in the shadows and observe, and then fight back at the critical moment. If his master does not come, then at the critical moment he will really only have one dead end: to perish together with the Great Demon King!
The Great Demon King would certainly not miss this golden opportunity to kill him. If he hesitated now and confronted the Great Demon King head-on, it would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock, and he would definitely be the one to die! He simply didn't have any strength to fight against the powerful Great Demon King now, and courting death was the most unwise choice. It's better to live than to die! The best way for him was to hide while the Great Demon King was off guard and observe and monitor him in the dark.
Having determined the direction, Mu Yunhe's voice vanished. He disappeared cleanly and swiftly, and all the soul power suppressing the Great Demon King also disappeared in that instant, as if Mu Yunhe's soul had never existed in this body. The Great Demon King felt an unexpected ease, as if in a dream. He instantly took control of Mu Yunhe's body, but still couldn't believe it, and was even more vigilant.
"Mu Yunhe, you've come out! You actually deserted at the last minute? Are you still a diviner? Did you wet your pants because you were scared by me? Hahaha." The Great Demon King laughed wickedly, using all sorts of insulting words to provoke Mu Yunhe, hoping to find some clue so that he could destroy Mu Yunhe.