Becoming Invincible By Marrying The Ultimate Villainess - Chapter 40 - Chapter 40 – Sign‑in Location Refreshed—Mission Begins!

Meanwhile, three days passed swiftly.

The evening sun cast its lingering glow over the west courtyard of the Divine Strategy Manor.

Ning Ye sat quietly under a banyan tree, his eyes shut as a character panel regarding Su Su appeared in his mind.

[Name: Su Baizhou]
[Age: 16]
[Cultivation: Legend 7th Realm]
[Relationship: Nether Bond]
[Affinity: 85]
[Nether Holy Flame: 50% {Evolution Progress for Heavenly Flame}]
[System Prompt: The evolution of the Nether Holy Flame increases with the restoration of Su Baizhou’s soul.]

“The Nether Holy Flame’s evolution is stuck at 50%!”
“Really moving like a turtle here.”

Ning Ye shook his head and slowly opened his eyes, glancing at Su Su, who was soundly asleep, cuddled against his thigh, looking blissfully content. His gaze softened as he reached out to gently brush aside the silver strands of hair that had fallen over her forehead.

His thoughts drifted.

To fully evolve the Yomi Ghost Fire into the Nether Holy Flame, Su Su’s soul could only be restored!

Once the unique fire transformed into a Heavenly Flame, Ning Ye could consume it using the Flame Mantra. At that point, his cultivation and combat strength might receive a significant boost.

Initially, Ning Ye had thought that simply using the Flame Mantra to consume the unique fire would enhance his cultivation. However, he soon realized that no matter if it was the Yomi Ghost Fire or Bone Chilling Flame—he could refine and consume them, but his cultivation didn’t increase. He guessed that only consuming flames of a higher level could lead to a substantial boost.

This realization was especially crucial given his situation in Wudu City.

But the problem was… how could he restore Su Su’s soul?

Ning Ye rubbed his temples in frustration. Even the system’s store didn’t have any soul-healing pills available for purchase, and even if they did, he lacked the necessary permissions to buy them.

Just then, a breeze swept through, rustling the leaves and causing a graceful figure to appear in the courtyard.

The newcomer wore a black, form-fitting outfit, her appearance strikingly beautiful. Without the need to disguise herself as a man, Qianye, with her voluptuous figure, stood out even more.

“Tenth Prince, did you rest well last night?”

Qianye asked, smiling as she approached, hands folded behind her back.

“Not bad,” Ning Ye replied casually.

He raised an eyebrow as Qianye stepped forward and handed him a jade slip.

“What’s this?” Ning Ye frowned.

“An invitation to the Crown Prince Wu Chen’s birthday banquet…”

“After all, the Tenth Prince is now a figure known throughout the Nine Heavens. Even the Crown Prince of Junlin has great admiration for you!”

Qianye’s tone carried an undertone of sarcasm.

“Plans have started?” Ning Ye cut through the nonsene and asked directly.

“Yes, they have,” Qianye nodded.

“Details?” Ning Ye’s gaze was sharp as he stared at her.

“Very simple,” Qianye said, her tone succinct.

“Master instructed the Tenth Prince to attend the Crown Prince’s birthday banquet.”

“And then, obtain the secret jade linked to the Scroll Hall’s Forbidden Ninth Layer from the Crown Prince.”

Ning Ye’s brows furrowed as he repeated, “What? She wants me to obtain the secret jade from the Crown Prince?”

“Yes,” Qianye confirmed.

“The Forbidden Ninth Floor of the Scrolls Hall hold extremely powerful, ever-changing arrays. Only Emperor Wu and the Crown Prince can enter freely. Anyone else who dares to enter will face certain death.”

She continued, “If the Tenth Prince somehow manages to break through these arrays, what awaits you are the elites of Junlin Palace!”

“So, to enter the Ninth Layer, you must have the secret jade.”

“Master doesn’t care what means you use—stealing, snatching, or even killing—just get the secret jade.”

Wait!

Ning Ye paused and looked at Qianye with some amusement, “You want me to take the secret jade, but what about her?”

Hehe!

Qianye smiled and said, “Miss naturally has to meet that important figure in the palace in person!”

“This way, she can ensure that once the Tenth Prince receives the secret jade, he’ll be able to smoothly enter the Scroll Hall.”

Phew.

Hearing this, Ning Ye let out a deep breath. If that’s the case, he might as well give it a shot. After all, if Jun Qianyue could draw the attention of Mu Lingxi and her lackeys, he might have a great chance of sneaking into the Scroll Hall to retrieve the drop of Crimson Dragon’s Blood, which would unlock the second seal of his Reversal Moon Heavenly Blade!

“By the way!”

“Your Highness the Tenth Prince!”

“Miss also mentioned… that not only is there a drop of Crimson Dragon’s Blood in the Scroll Hall, but there’s also a dragon slaying bow!”

“She asked you to bring it out as well.”

“After all, now that you and her are in a cooperative relationship, mutual benefit is the only way forward!”

Qianye added earnestly.

“I understand.”

Ning Ye nodded. He didn’t mind helping Jun Qianyue retrieve the dragon slaying bow—after all, it was only natural for her to want it if she sought the Crimson Blood Dragon Soul.

At that moment, a thought struck Ning Ye. He turned to Qianye and asked, “Does Miss know what methods that figure in the palace intends to use against me?”

At this point, Ning Ye knew for certain that the former Saintess of Yin-Yang Sect, Mu Lingxi, would take action against him, but he wasn’t sure how. Based on his knowledge of the Yin-Yang Sect, though, it would undoubtedly be a dirty trick.

Mmm…

Qianye was silent for a moment before responding, “Miss didn’t say anything specific.”

“But… she did mention one thing.”

What is it?

Ning Ye looked at Qianye curiously.

“She said… that the Tenth Prince should be careful, careful not to be eaten.”

“Otherwise… the consequences would be unimaginable!”

“Because at that point, perhaps Miss herself might come to kill you.”

Qianye smiled sweetly, yet her words carried a cold edge.

What the hell? Ning Ye scratched his head, puzzled.

He didn’t understand what “not to be eaten” meant.

At that moment, as Ning Ye remained confused, Qianye chuckled softly, glancing meaningfully at him before walking away leisurely, leaving behind only these words:

“Tenth Prince, take care!”

After Qianye left, Ning Ye picked up the jade slip and noticed the date engraved on it. His brows furrowed as he read, “Tonight, the Crown Prince’s birthday banquet.”

As soon as those words left his mouth, a system notification echoed in his ears.

[Ding! System notification: Sign-in location has been refreshed.]
[Sign-in location: Junlin East Palace, Crown Prince’s quarters.]
[Sign-in reward: Spirit Nourishing Pill.]

Hearing this, Ning Ye’s expression trembled. He couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“Spirit Nourishing Pill.”
“A divine-tier pill that can restore soul power!”

“If I have it, Su Su’s damaged soul might be healed.”
“And my Yomi Ghost Fire… maybe it can evolve into the Nether Holy Flame!”

“This sign-in really feels like… a timely relief.”

As Ning Ye rejoiced, he suddenly heard Su Su murmuring softly in her sleep.

“Bad woman!”
“Don’t come near!”
“Or Su Su will let Daddy eat you!”

Hearing this, Ning Ye couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Three days had passed, and he hadn’t expected Su Su to still be haunted by Jun Qianyue.

Shaking his head, Ning Ye turned to look at the distant East Palace, now shrouded in night. In that moment, his eyes gleamed with a sharp, cold glint as he muttered to himself, “It’s almost time.”

“Time to make a move.”