Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 802 Apology
In the mysterious hall of the Dragon Palace, the lights are always on.

After Chen Mu and the others entered the "Rain Realm", the scene of a banquet returned to the place, with maids walking around, pouring fine wine for the dragon son and daughter.

Ao Yin sat upright, his eyes flickering constantly, and he pondered for a long time without saying a word.

"Chen Mu is a guest of the Dragon Palace. His attack was extremely disrespectful. If this gets out, the reputation of the Dragon Palace will definitely be damaged."

"But what did my aunt say to the Queen Mother? She actually stopped..."

Although he didn't know why his aunt suddenly forced Chen Mu to become the son-in-law of the Dragon Palace, anyone who thought about it would feel that there must be something else going on and it was definitely not that simple.

"What is Second Brother thinking about?"

Suddenly, Ao Yun shook his sleeves and walked up to him, his expression no longer as nervous as before.

Ao Yin came back to his senses, suppressed the mixed thoughts in his mind, and smiled slightly, saying, "I'm not thinking about anything, I'm just a little worried that my Dragon Palace will get a reputation for deceiving its guests in the future."

Ao Yun turned his head and looked up at the Dragon Mother, grinning and saying, "Second brother, please take a look."

He raised his chin slightly to signal, and Ao Yin looked in the direction and saw that the Dragon Mother had a solemn expression, and her beautiful eyes seemed to be able to see the scenery of the "Rain Realm" through the void.

"I was worried about this just now, afraid that Auntie might be too harsh and hurt Fellow Daoist Chen's life."

Ao Yun smiled and said, "Looking at the Queen Mother's expression, I'm sure she's keeping a close eye on the situation inside. If it really gets to a critical point, she'll definitely intervene. Second brother, just wait patiently."

Ao Yin thought about it carefully and realized that this was the case.

After all, Chen Mu has a special identity. How could his mother let him die in the Dragon Palace?

He gradually relaxed, but he couldn't help but think of Chen Mu's powerful water technique just now. He couldn't help but sigh, "Fellow Daoist Chen has been trapped for sixty years. I didn't expect that his Taoist attainments could be improved so much..."

"Yes."

Ao Yun nodded in agreement, chuckling self-deprecatingly, and said, "Everyone says that my dragon clan is blessed with unique talents in this world, but when compared to Fellow Daoist Chen, why do I feel that he is the one favored by heaven and earth?"

"My aunt has reached the Nascent Soul Perfection stage, and her foundation is many times deeper than mine. But even so, she was nearly defeated by Fellow Daoist Chen's water magic. If she hadn't sacrificed the 'Rain Realm Pearl', she would have been defeated by now."

Ao Yin's expression remained unchanged, his gaze far-reaching as he murmured, "Even if I sacrifice the 'Rain Realm Pearl', my aunt may not be able to win..."

Ao Yun was stunned when he heard this, then glanced sideways and frowned, "It shouldn't be this bad. Putting aside Auntie's state of perfection, the 'Rain Realm Pearl' alone is enough to give ordinary cultivators a hard time. Adding the two together, who else can win besides my mother?"

Ao Yin pursed his lips and said nothing, seeming a little noncommittal.

He wasn't Ao Yun, so he could detect some of Chen Mu's changes...

Elsewhere, Gui San saw that there was no movement in the field, and his face couldn't help but look solemn.

Although he knew that with the Dragon Mother by his side, Chen Mu's life was safe, he couldn't help but worry about the worst. After all, his opponent was that reckless crazy woman...

"Should we inform the old man..."

He stroked a jade pendant hanging from his waist with his right hand, thinking silently.

After about half an hour, there was a sudden rumbling sound of thunder in the sky above the Xuan Palace. Except for the Dragon Mother whose face darkened, everyone else was perked up and couldn't help but stare at the sky.

After a while, a line of clear white light appeared in the air, and the "Rain Realm Pearl" appeared again, hanging in the air and swaying, like a furnace that was about to explode, stirring up all kinds of energy.

The next moment, the inspiration reached its peak, and with a loud bang, the "Rain Realm Pearl" suddenly collapsed, and dazzling rays of light spread in all directions.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, and then saw two beams of light suddenly burst out from it and fall down at both ends.

One of them was Ao Yunjin, but when everyone looked over, his expression suddenly changed and he looked shocked and confused.

Among them, Ao Yun couldn't help but stand up, with a look of shock in his eyes.

"Auntie, this is..."

At this moment, Ao Yunjin has turned into a human body, his eyes are closed, his mind is unclear, there is a black air surrounding his eyebrows, which cannot be driven away, and he has fallen into a coma!
Two people were fighting, and now one of them is unconscious. Doesn't that mean...

Everyone was shocked again and turned to look.

Chen Mu was seen descending from the sky with the deep sea on the dome of the Xuan Palace as his backdrop, his black robe fluttering, appearing even more serene...

"It's actually..."

"Chen Mu actually won?!"

Everyone was stunned, their lips slightly open, speechless for a moment.

Ao Yun was particularly outspoken. He asked loudly in disbelief, "Brother Chen, how did you win?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes flashed and they all listened attentively.

They were also curious about what happened in the "Rain Realm Pearl" that could defeat Ao Yunjin, who was at the fourth level of perfection.

It’s a pity that they couldn’t get the answer. Chen Mu smiled faintly and looked up at where the Dragon Mother was.

"Senior, what's the meaning of this?"

He was certain that the Dragon Mother could see what was happening in the "Rain Realm Pearl" and was no stranger to Ao Yunjin's identity as a demon cultivator.

But judging from the reactions of Ao Yin and others, they seemed to be unaware of the situation.

So if the Dragon Mother had no intention of revealing his identity to the public, then his demonic methods would probably be ignored...

Sure enough, just as he expected, the Dragon Mother looked at him deeply, then suddenly reached out and took Ao Yunjin, who was still unconscious, away.

"Yun Jin was so angry that he forced himself to cast a spell, which caused depression to linger in his mind, triggering his previous spiritual problems and leading to his coma."

She spoke quietly to everyone, not forgetting to look at Chen Mu, her eyes flashing with a strange color, and said meaningfully: "Thank goodness, I didn't cause too much trouble for you, little friend Chen..."

"Is that the reason?"

Everyone was stunned and couldn't help but laugh or cry.

They knew Ao Yunjin had a "disease", but they didn't expect it to flare up like this...

Ao Yin, however, did not look as stunned as the others. Instead, his eyes flickered as he silently recalled the black aura he had just glimpsed.

"Is the spirit entangled in depression..."

He shook his head secretly. As the one with the highest realm among the dragon sons and daughters here, his perception was particularly sharp, but he sensed the breath of evil.

And not only that, he could also see that the demonic intent was not an invasion from the outside world, but rather a backlash from his own Qi.

"If that's the case, then that evil spirit... came from my aunt."

"But when did the devil appear in my aunt?"

"Could it be..."

Suddenly, his brows furrowed as he happened to think of the death of his tenth brother Ao Kong nearly a hundred years ago.

At that time, Ao Chun mentioned to him that his aunt might be behind this matter, but he kept it to himself for the time being.

Afterwards, he secretly investigated for a while, but gained nothing. He only found out that during that period, his aunt often traveled between the Central Plains and the Northern Region.

Because the Northern Region of Central Continent wasn't yet part of the Demonic Heaven Alliance's territory at the time, he hadn't taken it seriously. But now, thinking about it...

"Auntie actually has a connection with the Demonic Heaven Alliance?"

Ao Yin's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but look up at the Dragon Mother.

"This matter... does the Queen Mother know about it?!"

Putting aside the excitement in his heart, Chen Mu listened to what the Dragon Mother said, his expression calm, and he bowed and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Senior. It's easy to tell if I'm in trouble, but since Fellow Daoist Yunjin has such a problem, I think it would be best for you to rest and practice more."

"Otherwise, we still have the seniors to support us this time, but when the demonic calamity comes tomorrow, if Fellow Daoist Yunjin is still subject to such loopholes and restrictions, I'm afraid that something unbearable will happen..."

These words were spoken calmly and peacefully, but they carried a cold and vicious tone.

Everyone in the hall's faces changed color, and the few Water Palace Demon Kings and Demon Generals who had come to the banquet were even more shocked. They all wanted to hang their heads under the table, which would be better than feeling like a thorn in their side.

They really didn't expect that Chen Mu, who looked so amiable and righteous, would actually say such heart-wrenching words.

If it were just that, it would be fine, but to reach their level, how could it be easy?

But, where is this place?
This is the Dragon Palace, the one-man show in the East China Sea!
You, a cultivator of the human race, are here making insinuations about the Dragon Mother's connivance. Are you trying to kill yourself?!
Even if you are the Taoist of Zhongzhou or the Great Master of Beiyuan, the Dragon Mother is the top figure in this world. If you provoke her, she may kill you.

Not to mention that Fifth Prince Ao Yun already had a look of disquiet on his face, and Ao Yin was even frowning, one could imagine how the Dragon Mother would react...

But what they didn't expect was that the Dragon Mother's expression didn't change at all. Instead, she seemed to have listened to Chen Mu's "admonition" and nodded slowly, saying softly, "Young Master Chen is right. Afterwards, I will help Yun Jin make up for this mistake."

"Ok?"

The people in the hall slowly raised their heads, looking towards the Dragon Mother with either surprise or relief.

"Dragon Queen...why has her personality changed?"

Not knowing the details, they were completely confused.

Chen Mu bowed his head as a response to the Dragon Mother's words.

Ultimately, this matter is the fault of the Dragon Palace. Since I am the one who is right, how could I be bullied for no reason?
He is no longer the insignificant little monk in this world.

Even though it was just a slight statement, being able to express one's dissatisfaction to the Dragon Mother in the Dragon Palace was already a feat that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to think about...

"I came here to express my gratitude to you, Senior, but you hosted a banquet for me. I am truly ashamed."

Chen Mu's expression straightened, and he bowed, saying, "Despite this little incident with Fellow Daoist Yunjin, I remain grateful to you, Senior, and to the Dragon Palace, and will never forget it..."

"I am in my first time in the world, and I have other things to do, so I will not bother you, Senior, and my fellow Taoists any more."

After saying this, he bowed respectfully again, leaving no room for fault.

"Goodbye." He exchanged glances with Ao Chun and the others, then turned and left.

"Wait a minute!"

The Dragon Mother suddenly spoke and called Chen Mu.

Her eyes flickered darkly, and after a pause, she suddenly smiled and said, "My dear, it's not easy for you to come to the palace once, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"It's unfortunate that Yunjin's old illness has recurred. I have caused trouble for you, my young friend. This is my Dragon Palace's fault. I hope you can stay in the palace for a few days, so that I can have a chance to apologize, right?"

The dignified Lord of the Dragon Palace, a god-like figure, actually took the initiative to say that he wanted to apologize to Chen Mu.

The demon kings and generals in the hall were dumbfounded and remained silent for a long time.

No matter how much they thought highly of Chen Mu before, they couldn't help but refresh their understanding at this moment.

Could it be that there is something important about Chen Mu that they don’t know about?
Otherwise, why would I have this honor...

Chen Mu subconsciously wanted to refuse out loud, but the Dragon Mother seemed to know he was going to refuse and said first: "Besides, if she stays for a few days, maybe my eldest daughter can use your help to succeed and come out of seclusion in one fell swoop..."

After she finished speaking, she smiled sweetly, as if she had some deeper meaning.

Chen Mu slowed down his movements and after a little thought, he had a guess in his mind. He felt that the Dragon Mother asked him to stay for a few days, perhaps to find out where the evil power in his hands came from.

He smiled secretly. The evil intention came from Taixuan. He had already taken it into his soul flag since it appeared in the Southern Border Demon Court. It had no roots or sources in this world. Why should he be afraid of the Dragon Mother's exploration?

But Ao Yi...

He really wanted to leave him a few words from his heart.

But if such things were left to other people, it would be inappropriate.

Even if I ask Ao Chun to keep the jade talisman that records the photo, there is no guarantee that she will not eavesdrop or peek along the way.

Thinking of this, he smiled heartily and replied, "Senior, since you are so kind, I have no choice but to decline your offer."

"That's how it should be."

The Dragon Mother nodded and smiled, then her gaze switched back and forth between the several dragon sons and daughters, finally landing on Ao Chun.

"Chun'er, you can take the little friend down there and settle him down."

Ao Chun had no objection and immediately bowed and retreated with a smile, walking to Chen Mu's side.

Chen Mu nodded slightly, looked at Gui San, and nodded, "Fellow Daoist Gui, thank you for accompanying me here. I will stay in the palace for now and will return to Beiyuan soon. When you go back, don't forget to give my regards to Senior."

Gui San suddenly realized that the problem was not serious and he was asked to go back and report to Prime Minister Gui.

He snorted strangely and nodded casually: "I understand."

Seeing this, Chen Mu did not stay any longer. After signaling to the people in the hall, he followed Ao Chun out of the Xuan Hall.

After the banquet ended and only Ao Yin and Dragon Mother were left in the hall, a voice was heard again: "Mother, Auntie..."

But before the sound was fully uttered, it abruptly stopped, and no further movement could be heard...

Speaking of Chen Mu and his companions, Ao Chun chattered about everything under the sun, and he was quite competent as he led Chen Mu into the Dragon Palace.

Although it is a villa, the decoration is equally luxurious, with crystals and corals aplenty, and carved beams and painted buildings magnificent and golden. It is very different from the Taoist philosophy that advocates tranquility and nature.

However, Chen Mu didn't care much about it. After talking with Ao Chun, he turned around and walked into the inner room...

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Chen Mu sat upright on the futon, his brows furrowed, his eyes lowered to a storage bag of extremely exquisite and luxurious workmanship.

During these three days, he had been waiting to see how the Dragon Mother would indirectly reveal the source of the evil intent, but no matter how long he waited, no one showed up.

Until just now, Ao Chun came in with a storage bag in his hand, saying that it contained tens of millions of spirit stones, several treasures, fine Taoist robes, magical arts, and everything in between. It turned out to be an apology from the Dragon Mother...

He originally thought that was just an excuse from the Dragon Queen, but who would have thought that the Dragon Queen wanted to keep him just to apologize?

This time, Chen Mu was a little confused...

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(End of this chapter)