Seven days later, in front of Magic Beasts Forest.
It was a broad and flat grassland in front of the forest.
Hua Qiyue and her companions had long been waiting here for the deputy leader of Gnawing Devils Sect, Chou Tianhen. There were 100 of them in total, and 23 of them stayed in the capital, protecting their home base.
It wasn't scorching hot anymore in autumn. The weather was fine and the scenery was pleasing to the eye. Over the distant horizon, a parade of people and horses gradually came into view.
They were riding lightning fast. After a short while, they'd covered the larger half of the distance.
"Here they came!"
Hua Qiyue cocked one eyebrow. Chou Tianhen actually answered her challenge with his people. Actually, anyone would respond to her challenge since she was just an 18-year-old teen who challenged Chou Tianhen publicly.
It was really a nice move of hers. Even if Chou Tia
Black masses of lights gathered on those Soul Puppets' hands. Having been refined with special methods, as long as they summoned anima energy, all the anima energy of the heaven and the earth would rush to their hands like crazy. Hua Qiyue and others all changed face instantly. It turned out that Soul Puppets were really strong. If the Venerated Supreme Devil they were about to handle had 10 Soul Puppets, then those puppets would only be more capable. "Retreat!" Yun Shimo shouted and everyone stepped back to somewhere more than three meters away. Seeing their reactions, Chou Tianhen laughed out loud. Hua Qiyue still hadn't recovered her anima energy. Moreover, these Soul puppets had absorbed a large quantity of anima energy around here, thus it wasn't easy for her to recover so soon. Now, she could only have Yun Shimo and others hold off the puppets. Then, when she fully regained her anima energy, she would unleash the Spirit S
"Refining a Soul Puppet... well, I've read the refining manual too. It's indeed some complicated skill. It usually takes a few decades to refine one, and people often fail in the end. Now, if the Venerated Supreme Devil succeeded, I'm afraid he's learned from a master who had done it." Tianpi retracted his idle face and replied sternly. "Yes, Gnawing Devils Sect is a real evil sect. They've been lying low all these years, but at the same time, the orthodox sects couldn't defeat them back then. So, in the past years, we haven't get into any trouble. But now, the Venerated Supreme Devil is about to come out of his practice. Hua Qiyue frowned because he would be a difficult character to handle. Tianpi felt tender for her in his heart. If he could leave here, he could help Hua Qiyue and save her a lot of trouble. She wouldn't have been so frustrated like now. Collecting himself, Tianpi also felt hopeless for him being concerned abo
The people above saw this and were shocked. Yun Shimo cried out involuntarily, "Qiyue!" Before his voice had faded, she had already disappeared from the ground, leaping down into the abyss. Since that bloody battle, everyone had been extremely shocked. Accidents often happen when people are at their least prepared. After all, the first Soul Puppet had managed to reach the opposite side. Everyone thought that Hua Qiyue should not face any more problem. Yet this had happened! "Everybody, take a step back!" Ji Feng's face was grim. "You people wait here. I'll go down too." "Me too!" Huangfu Xuan quickly stepped out and walked over to the cliff. He saw that it was pitch-black below, but still leaped down fearlessly. Ouyang Youche quietly stood out. A solemn look was on his handsome face. "Brother Ji, you stay here. If anything happens to Brother Yun, you will be the one in charge of pill-refining... "
"Aren't you eager to get out? Why come into this place?" The hare which had slept so soundly inside Yun Shimo's robe sleeve woke up. It spoke in some surprise. After falling down the abyss, the hare had experienced waves of exhaustion and decided to nap. It was not worried that Hua Qiyue and Yun Shimo would face any danger. It knew quite well how powerful these juniors were. Hua Qiyue pursed her lips, not answering. The hare gave a cold snort. It bounced upon its feet and instantly leaped up onto Hua Qiyue's shoulder. "Lass, why are you angry and ignoring me?" The hare's noisy voice started to resound. Hua Qiyue shushed it. "Don't make a noise. If another tenth-level demonic beast comes out... " "Humph, what's so scary about a demonic beast. I will unleash a lightning bolt and incinerate it!" The little hare said arrogantly. Yun Shimo gave it an icy stare and started to sn
Hua Qiyue was conquered by Yun Shimo's crazy kiss. In the cave, there was only the sound of their frantic breathings. Luckily, the hare was nowhere to be found. Otherwise, it would cover its mouth, pretending to vomit blood... A mistiness was in Hua Qiyue's eyes. She felt that her soul had been abducted. The eyes of the jade phoenix hairpin in her right hand suddenly glowed with a resplendent light. Unfortunately, Yun Shimo and Hua Qiyue could not detect it. When Yun Shimo's mouth departed from Hua Qiyue's lips, there was a trickle of blood by its corner. He wiped away that trickle of blood and started to gently caress Hua Qiyue's flushing face. "Qiyue, no matter what I do, you are the only one... in my heart. Princess Qianyang is an extremely dangerous person. Don't get too close to her. That's all I have to say." Tenderness and solemnity were interlocked in Yun Shimo's eyes. Hua Qiyue gave a start.
After returning to the capital, the company rested and practice, waiting quietly for Venerated Supreme Devil to emerge from his retreat. Chou Tianhen had been killed. This meant one fewer powerful helper for the Venerated Supreme Devil. Upon their return, Hua Qiyue discovered that some members of the Divine Eyes Organization had joined the alliance. Yun Shimo to grab time to refine his pills. He tried his best to refine more Qi-gathering Pills and Recovery Pills. Everyone had one Heaven and Earth Revitalizing Pill—in other words, they each had only one chance to recover from the brink of death. If there was a second time, the Heaven and Earth Revitalizing Pill would not work like in the first. Its effect would be greatly diminished. On the other hand, Princess Qianyang's heart was aching for Yun Shimo. She decided to see him once every three days. In other words, they would have a rendezvous every three days. Alth
Yun Shimo's face was grim. He immediately gave Bingyi some antidote powder which could counteract some of the aphrodisiac effects of the laced soup. Bingyi took it and gradually, the energy racing around his body finally calmed down. Yun Shimo poured out a bowl of soup and dipped his fingertips into it. He brought it to his nose and sniffed. Then he sneered. "Aphrodisiac Powder—what a powerful drug. But... Qianyang shouldn't be this sort of a person." Bingyi's forehead was breaking out in cold sweat. Although he had taken the antidote powder. its effects would only be felt gradually. Right now, he had to bear with the pain. "Your Highness... I don't understand... wasn't you in love with Princess Jinghua? Why... have you fallen for Princess Qianyang so suddenly? And you trust her so much. Why... " Yun Shimo was rendered momentarily speechless by Bingyi. He shook his head. "Bingyi, for some things, you don't need to
Hua Qiyue was an extraordinary granddaughter. Her words surely could be trusted. "Tell Father the same thing for me. Don't let anyone else know this." Hua Qiyue said in a whisper. The Old Madame nodded heavily. "Don't worry, Grandma won't let you worry." "Well, I've shielded Hua's Mansion with a powerful Protection Array. Ordinary people won't be able to enter. At least... no one from the capital can." Hua Qiyue gave a faint smile. Two days ago, she had got the servants to purchase plenty of grains and necessities for storage in the house. After she bid farewell to the Old Madame, Hua Liting stared quietly at Hua Qiyue. He was a great general. Yet, in front of his daughter, he now seemed so insignificant. "Father, you must take care of yourself. Best listen to Grandma." Hua Qiyue gave a faint smile, a mysterious look in her eyes. Then, she went up the carriage with Tianci. The company s