Chapter 554: Chapter 454: Predicament? What Predicament?

"Sister Si Li... you’ve gone too far!"

Standing at the entrance to the courtyard, Ning Wei called out softly, her voice tinged with complaint.

Si Li didn’t answer. After glancing around to make sure no one was nearby, she quickly pulled Ning Wei deeper into the courtyard and behind a tree before finally speaking. "Ning Wei, what are you doing here?"

"You have the nerve to ask, Sister Si Li..."

Ning Wei pouted.

"Sister Yunwei sent you to find Brother Xiao. After you entered the Imperial Palace, you kept saying you couldn’t find him."

"But Tinghai Pavilion said you’ve been in the Imperial Palace this whole time and never left."

"If you didn’t find Brother Xiao, what have you been doing in the Zhou Royal Palace all this time?"

"Doesn’t that mean Brother Xiao’s reincarnation is right here in the Zhou Royal Palace...?"

"I came today, and just as I thought, I saw Brother Xiao."

"Sister Si Li, are you really, just like Sister Yunwei said, trying to steal a taste of Brother Xiao for yourself? Is that why you’ve been hiding him from us?" Ning Wei looked at Si Li sincerely and asked in a serious tone.

"How could that be? Am I that kind of person?"

Hearing this, Si Li raised a small fist and lightly tapped Ning Wei on the head.

Ning Wei rubbed her head, her expression full of silent reproach, as if to say, ’If you’re not that kind of person, Sister Si Li, then who is?’

"AHEM, AHEM..."

Si Li felt a pang of guilt under Ning Wei’s gaze and feigned a few coughs before explaining.

"Ah, Ning Wei, there are reasons I couldn’t tell you and the Sect Leader. You have to understand, it hasn’t been easy for me..." As she spoke, Si Li sighed, as if her hands were truly tied.

"Reasons? What kind of reasons?" Ning Wei asked curiously.

’From what I’ve seen, Sister Si Li seems quite happy following Brother Xiao around all day. She’s probably already had her fill of him. After all, who could resist Sister Si Li if she used even a little of her Charming Skill?’

’So what kind of difficulties could Sister Si Li possibly have?’

"Sigh... It’s a long story..."

Si Li sat down on a rock, a hint of melancholy in her expression.

"It’s true that after entering the palace, I quickly confirmed that the Sovereign of Zhou is the Master’s reincarnation."

"But just as I was about to bring the Master back to the Western Regions, I discovered that the Sect Leader of the Wanjian Sect was serving as the National Master in the Zhou Royal Palace."

"It’s a miracle I haven’t been exposed already. How could I possibly have a way to bring the Master back with me?"

Hearing Si Li’s words, Ning Wei jumped in fright. "Sister, are you saying that the number one female Sword Immortal in the world... the Wanjian Sect’s Sect Leader, Jiang Qingyi... is right here in the Imperial Palace? A dignified Ascension Realm Sword Cultivator is actually serving as the National Master in this tiny Dynasty?"

"Mhm."

Si Li nodded and continued.

"It sounds unbelievable, but it’s the truth. Who knows what a person like Fairy Jiang is thinking?"

"If it were just one female Sword Immortal, it would be manageable."

"But the two consorts the Master married in this life are no ordinary people either. Their realms are extremely high."

"Although I don’t know their identities, from what I can tell, those two women are at least in the Ascension Realm!"

"Tell me, Ning Wei, under these circumstances, how could I possibly bring the Master to the Western Regions?"

"Forget about getting the Master out of the palace—I have to think twice before even trying to contact you, terrified of drawing their attention."

"As for stealing a taste of the Master, you think I don’t want to... AHEM, AHEM... what kind of person do you take me for? Let’s not even talk about whether those two consorts would eliminate me if I tried something like that. How could I, Si Li, possibly take advantage of the Master before he has recovered his past life’s memories and do something so shameless!"

Ning Wei clutched the hem of her skirt, her face full of disbelief. "Three Ascension Realm masters... How... How could this be..."

Seeing Ning Wei’s reaction, Si Li knew she had bought it and couldn’t help but sigh in relief internally.

’Jiang Qingyi and those two consorts are indeed a huge pain.’

’If it weren’t for them, I would have already had my fill of the Master, and he’d be clinging to my belly, refusing to get up.’

’But I can’t let her confirm that I’m trying to steal a taste of him for myself.’

The next moment, as if remembering something, Ning Wei shot her head up to look at Si Li. "We’re in trouble! Sister Si Li!"

"What is it?" Si Li asked.

Ning Wei’s face paled slightly as she said nervously, "Earlier, Chunyan took me to see Lady Xue. But unlike you, Sister Si Li, I don’t have the magical artifact that Sister Wangxin gave you. Lady Xue might have already seen through my realm..."

"..."

A grave expression appeared on Si Li’s face as well.

But Si Li quickly composed herself. Gripping Ning Wei’s shoulders, she looked her seriously in the eyes. "Ning Wei, you don’t need to panic. It’s possible Consort Xue saw your realm, but since she didn’t apprehend you immediately, it means she has other plans."

"Besides, from my observations these past few days, that Consort Xue is not a bloodthirsty person."

"Just act like you know nothing and go about your business. But remember, do not communicate with me again."

"Then, if Consort Xue seeks you out alone and asks about your identity, you will say this..."

Si Li whispered in Ning Wei’s ear, teaching her how to handle Consort Xue.

The more Ning Wei listened, the brighter her eyes became, and she nodded her little head repeatedly.

...

「The next morning.」

After Bai Ruxue had "attended to him" all night, Xiao Mo emerged from the room looking refreshed and energetic, his face rosy.

In contrast, Bai Ruxue looked a little weary.

Every time the palace maids saw His Majesty looking so invigorated and the consort looking slightly fatigued, they would think that His Majesty was truly incredible!

After all, following a "fierce battle" all night, it should have been their lady who was refreshed and His Majesty who was stumbling out, holding onto the wall for support.

But the result was the complete opposite!

"You worked hard last night, my dear consort."

Before leaving Condensed Snow Palace, Xiao Mo thanked Bai Ruxue.

Last night, Bai Ruxue had once again spent the entire night guiding and purifying Xiao Mo’s Spiritual Power.

Xiao Mo knew that this process didn’t affect Ruxue’s cultivation, but it was still tiring.

"Your Majesty is too kind. It is my honor to serve Your Majesty," Bai Ruxue said with a smile and a curtsy.

In truth, guiding Xiao Mo’s Spiritual Power wasn’t tiring for Bai Ruxue at all.

After all, Xiao Mo was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

What was tiring for Bai Ruxue was having to suppress her own Spiritual Power and maintain extremely fine control over the Spiritual Power she channeled into Xiao Mo’s body.

Otherwise, to an Ascension Realm cultivator like her, Xiao Mo’s Spirit Veins and Spiritual Acupoints were as fragile as paper.

A single moment of carelessness from Bai Ruxue could have destroyed him.

"Rest well, my dear consort. There’s no need to see me out."

Xiao Mo exchanged a few more pleasantries with Bai Ruxue before returning to his own bedchambers.

「Inside his bedchambers.」

Just as Xiao Mo closed his eyes to meditate, intending to properly sort through the Spiritual Power in his body, the voice of the Hundred Generations Book echoed in his mind:

"The sixth life of the Hundred Generations Book is ready. Does the host wish to enter?"

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