This Is My Planet - Chapter 36 - Chapter 36 – Like A Reader
Ling Moxue felt like the high-and-mighty image of this mysterious master crumbled away.
Moments ago, he said that silently reciting his name three times would do the trick. And now, watching someone else contact him through a phone call… the air of superiority plummeted from the clouds to the valley.
More importantly, it was obvious that the conversation was with Yin Xiaoru. Didn’t that reveal the identity of this man?
Wasn’t he the rumored boyfriend kept by Yin Xiaoru? Finding him would be a piece of cake, just head straight to Yin Xiaoru’s place, why bother with chanting his name?
And if it was him, wasn’t his saving of Yan Wuyue because of being friends with Yin Xiaoru? Talking about intentions and discerning good and evil!
And then, to top it off, he had to insist that the formula was provided by the Cultivators Association. How cunning!
It was apparent that the Zhou family and the Cultivators Association had some collaboration. He knew about their previous collaboration concerning the blood sea, and now, the Zhou family was able to identify Yin Xiaoru’s formula as part of the divine descendant’s pill system, clearly due to the Cultivators Association’s intervention.
By saying this, he was pushing her to break ties with the Zhou family and side with the Yin family.
Didn’t a servant have any rights? Are good allies disposable just because you want to turn your back on them?
In reality, a servant strong force would also benefit him… but this move would make the Sect’s strategy all chaotic, what benefit did that serve him?
For the sake of Yin Xiaoru… exposing his identity and sacrificing hidden power…
If you don’t mind, that’s fine, but it’s me who gets hurt!
It’s too unfair, sob sob sob…
“Don’t feel bullied,” Xia Guixuan squatted in front of her with a smile. “You know deep down, if someone else had this kind of master-slave contract, you’d be in a worse situation. This is just a small matter.”
“…” Ling Moxue sighed; she knew it too. Relative to others, this man wasn’t particularly strict. You could even say he was quite easygoing.
But regardless of whether he was strict or not, this was intolerable. That’s why she was struggling so hard to break free. Otherwise, what was the point of being the sect leader, only to be completely controlled and unable to make her own decisions?
She had worked hard all her life, both in genetic evolution and divine descendant cultivation, how much effort had she put in? It wasn’t to become someone’s slave.
Just as she was thinking this, her vision suddenly blurred, a radiance emerged, and a fragrant scent filled the air.
A dazzling pill appeared before her.
“This is for you,” Xia Guixuan smiled. “Your path includes the cultivation of both genetic evolution and immortal arts, but without the right method, it may lead to conflict. This pill is for your fusion, and it will also make it easier for you to absorb the sacred blood… From now on, you can stop your genetic evolution; that bit of Ice Chill Technique you’ve been practicing on your own can also stop. That sacred blood… Ha…”
At this point, he laughed inexplicably and continued, “That sacred blood is indeed a heaven-sent opportunity for you. Rely on your bloodline to walk the path of physical sanctification, and focus on sword cultivation, which suits your sharp and icy temperament.”
Ling Moxue stared blankly at him, not knowing what he meant. Giving something was one thing, but guiding her path… this…
Xia Guixuan casually said, “The stronger you are, the more useful you are to me. If you become strong enough to break free from the slave mark, that’s your skill, and I’ll approve it. Compared to that, what value does the Zhou family have as an ally?”
Ling Moxue was slightly moved.
In the past, she might not have understood this. After all, the Zhou family was a powerful and influential noble family in both military and political circles, a crucial ally. But with the absorption of the sacred blood and the advancement of her understanding of the Dao, she had faintly begun to sense the significance of this path, something that could surpass everything.
If the path guided by Xia Guixuan was indeed the right one for her to pursue, then these few words were worth ten Zhou families.
“Alright.” Xia Guixuan stood up, stretching lazily. “Xiaru is about to fight with Fat Tiger. I’m leaving. You’re a clever person, you know what to do.”
In an instant, Xia Guixuan disappeared along with the cauldron.
Ling Moxue rubbed her sore knees from kneeling for too long, laboriously stood up, and absentmindedly stared at the ethereal aura in the void, speechless for a while.
Ling Moxue was good at reading people’s minds, but she was utterly confused by this man’s thoughts.
Previously, risking potential torture and fiercely resisting resulted not in torture but in being deemed ‘worthy of respect.’ He explained the cause and effect… In and between his words, there was also an implication: even if she broke free, even if she found other methods, as long as she managed to break free, he would recognize it.
Making her turn against an ally, and he compensated her for it.
The list of materials he provided didn’t demand anything strenuous. Rather than making a slave do things, it was more like asking for assistance. Ling Moxue guessed that if she found something for him, he might even reward her.
Ling Moxue had a feeling that he didn’t actually want a loyal slave… The more she resisted, the more he appreciated it; the means to break free were most appreciated… It was as if he was reading a novel and sculpting characters.
She didn’t know if this feeling was correct.
What if she guessed wrong and provoked him by resisting more fiercely?
He seemed too whimsical, doing things entirely based on his mood… She couldn’t understand what he wanted. Did all beings at a certain level of power have this arbitrary nature?
Ling Moxue was certain that someone like him wouldn’t be romantically involved with Yin Xiaoru, so what was he doing? A daughter? A disciple?
Anyway, she dared not even consider threatening Xia Guixuan by dealing with Yin Xiaoru. She knew it was an absolute dead-end, a desperate attempt to die. For now, she’d better just listen obediently and figure out how to break free from the constraints later…
Sucking up to Yin Xiaoru might be a better idea?
Ling Moxue sighed, then activated her wristwatch and made a call, “Let’s not be too conspicuous with the collaboration with the Zhou family for now. I’ll have new arrangements when I return.”
The subordinate, not understanding the situation, responded, “Understood.”
“Did the Sect Master say when he’s coming to the capital?”
“No, since the day the Azure Dragon appeared in the celestial phenomenon, after leaving a message for the Holy Maiden to temporarily handle the sect’s affairs, there has been no further communication.”
Ling Moxue nodded. The Sect Leader was most likely a true divine descendant. She was well aware that no human could cultivate immortal methods to such an unfathomable extent in just over two hundred years.
Her goal was to seize any opportunity to expel the Sect Leader with her human forces, gaining control over this hidden powerful sect. Secretly acquiring the sacred blood without alerting the Sect Leader’s forces was a crucial step; at least it gave her a certain level of resistance.
Originally, everyone had their own small schemes within an unspoken understanding. But now, a dominant figure like her Master had been forcefully inserted. Ling Moxue had no idea how things might change…
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Before Xia Guixuan returned to the bamboo pavilion, Yin Xiaoru was riding on Fat Tiger, giving him a beating. “Block me! Block me now! Usually, I don’t want to fight a wild beast unless necessary. Do you really think I can’t beat you?”
Fat Tiger was crying from the beating, relieved to see Xia Guixuan return.
Xia Guixuan chuckled, pulling Yin Xiaoru away. “I had the tiger block you to prevent you from coming here unnecessarily and delaying your cultivation.”
“I don’t even delay my cultivation to go shopping. Is your place really that inviting?” Yin Xiaoru spoke with a hint of guilt because she really did just want to come here all the time, not knowing what was so appealing about this place.
Kicking Fat Tiger away, Yin Xiaoru asked irritably, “What about the Cultivators Association?”
“Currently, If you want to live peacefully, there are two forces that must be dealt with.”
“Two?”
“Yeah,” Xia Guixuan smiled warmly, “One is the Zhou family, and the other is the Yin family.”
Yin Xiaoru’s heart skipped a beat, then she heard Xia Guixuan continue, “The Zhou family retaliating against the Yin family right now is a good opportunity. The Cultivators Association is currently an ally of the Zhou family. As long as they switch sides and stand with the Yin family, coupled with the fact that Yan Wuyue also wants to give the Zhou family a hard time, the combined forces can make the Zhou family suffer. In this process, don’t you think we can also shut up the Yin family?”
Yin Xiaoru stared at him blankly for a while, “Aren’t you a cultivator?”
“Yeah.”
“Why do I suddenly feel like you’ve changed? Is this how you cultivators do things?”
“Well… Before practicing cultivation, I was a crown prince… After cultivating, I…”
“Alright, Sindy.” Yin Xiaoru patted his shoulder. “I’m very interested in this matter. Come to my room tonight for a detailed discussion.”