Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 372 Cunning Humans. (Third update!)

As he spoke, Zheng Que had already drawn out the edict from between his eyebrows.

The bird-like and insect-like patterns float in mid-air, exuding an extremely mysterious and ancient aura.

Mu Xiangu's gaze immediately went straight to the imperial edict. However, unlike before, when she saw the edict, she would feel an almost instinctive desire rising up from the depths of her heart, wishing she could pounce on it immediately and use any means to obtain it.

But this time, as she gazed at the familiar edict, she felt no desire whatsoever.

After a moment's thought, Mu Xiangu realized that the imperial edict hadn't changed; what had changed was herself.

She is now a soul-reaping agent.

This solemn imperial edict offered her no further promotion!

Naturally, it loses that seemingly innate attraction.

At this moment, Zheng Que pointed a finger at Mu Xiangu, and the edict immediately transformed into a wisp of light, disappearing into Mu Xiangu's brow.

Mu Xiangu suddenly felt a sharp, throbbing pain in her head, but she quickly endured it and continued to look at Zheng Que.

Seeing that Mu Xiangu accepted the imperial edict without even blinking, Zheng Que did not hesitate and then proceeded to issue a second and a third imperial edict...

Soon, Zheng Que issued ten imperial edicts to Mu Xiangu in one go.

Currently, even Qing Li has a subordinate among his ghost servants, and Mu Xiangu, as one of the main fighters and a Soul Reaper, should indeed recruit more subordinates.

More importantly, Mu Xian Gu's cultivation level is [Iron Tree Prison], so the ghost he has his eye on must at least be [Scissors Prison].

At that time, the ten underworld messengers of the [Scissors Hell]... their subordinates will be his subordinates!
Thinking of this, Zheng Que said, "That's fine."

"Go back and continue to keep an eye on Gao Yinxia."

"I will likely need her cooperation for my next Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment."

"Be careful not to let her discover anything, and of course, also be careful not to let her cause any trouble."

"If possible, it would be best if you could put in a good word for me."

"I wonder if I can pay her a visit in the next few days and try to ease the tension between us."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiangu's lips immediately curled into a relaxed smile.

This task is simple!
Once Zheng Que reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, I should be able to earn another great merit in front of that person!
Thinking of this, Mu Xiangu readily agreed, "It's a small matter."

"That beautiful woman's skin is in a floating island cave called 'Flower Path'. You can go there directly tomorrow!"

As she spoke, she took out a jade pendant shaped like a carriage. This pendant was very similar to the one in Zheng Que's hand, but there were some differences in the details and outline, especially the horse's head, which was adorned with a cluster of flowers. Mu Xiangu made a hand seal to draw out a spiritual energy from this jade pendant, indicating that Zheng Que should take out his own carriage jade pendant and infuse it with the spiritual energy. She explained, "Tomorrow, when you draw out this spiritual energy, you will be able to reach the 'Flower Path' cave."

After finishing this task, she didn't linger and turned to leave.

After leaving the Spirit Sea Cave, Mu Xiangu was in a very good mood. Having the imperial edict was equivalent to having a ghost to take the blame for!
Once we get back, we can consider skinning that female cultivator from the Heavenly Artifact Sect...

With a joyful heart, Mu Xiangu activated the jade pendant and quickly returned to the Flower Path Cave.

She had just entered the room when suddenly her brows furrowed, and Gao Yinxia's presence vanished!

Without hesitation, Mu Xiangu headed straight for Gao Yinxia's room. It was a quiet room with elegant furnishings and a lively atmosphere. In one corner, there was a pool with clear water and a few clusters of water lilies floating on the surface, exuding a faint fragrance.

In the gilded lion-shaped incense burner in the center of the room, only half of the incense stick had burned. On the jade table in front of the cloud bed, there was a very familiar storage bag and a note that exuded a faint fragrance of ink.

Mu Xiangu picked up the note, the handwriting on it was slightly messy, obviously written in a hurry: "Senior Sister, seeing this is like seeing you in person: I am deeply grateful for your life-saving grace."

"I should serve my senior sister at her side and be at her beck and call, but Master suddenly sent a message ordering me to return to the sect immediately. Master's orders are as heavy as mountains, and I dare not disobey. I hope my senior sister will forgive me for any neglect I have caused."

"I am deeply ashamed that I cannot keep my promise regarding the auction."

"In the storage bag on the table are the spirit stones that I brought with me on this trip. Please accept them, Senior Sister."

"After Senior Sister returns to the sect, I will definitely hold a banquet to express my gratitude... Junior Sister Gao Yinxia bows."

"Furthermore, the ghost bride is treacherous and cunning, and seems to have a hidden plan against you. Fortunately, this place is the floating island cave of Xuanyuan Pavilion. Just now, you happened to go out and met Senior Qiyan. With his reminder, you were able to get rid of the ghost's tricks... I would like to inform you, Senior Sister, that you must be more vigilant if you encounter such ghosts in the future..."

"Junior sister bows again."

Unlike other ghosts, Mu Xiangu was proficient in calligraphy and painting and had a thorough understanding of the written language of the living. He quickly finished reading the contents of the note and his expression immediately turned cold.

Did Shangjiarenpi run away?

The spells I cast on my opponent were dispelled by that guy called "Qiyan"?

Outrageous!

Humans are so cunning!

brush brush...

Enraged, Mu Xiangu tore the note in her hand to shreds and tossed it aside. As the fragments fell like snowflakes, her figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the Flower Path Cave in the blink of an eye, chasing after Gao Yinxia.

Two hours later, the gate of Huaxi Cave suddenly opened, and a figure in a yellow blouse and green skirt appeared inside. It was Mu Xiangu who had returned. At this moment, her pretty face was covered with dark clouds, and her hands were empty. Clearly, this pursuit had yielded nothing.

That beautiful woman was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator; she shouldn't have been able to run so fast!
Given the current situation, the other party most likely used some special teleportation talisman or left through a teleportation array.

Thinking of this, Mu Xiangu was extremely angry, as the credit she had just earned was gone!

Moreover, this concerns Zheng Que's Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment. What if the other party discovers this and, in a fit of anger, goes to that great person in the underworld to complain about me?
Unlike other underworld officials, Zheng Que was an important pawn of that great figure in the underworld, and his words carried far more weight than those of ordinary underworld officials.

As she pondered, Mu Xiangu's anger gradually faded, transforming into deep worry.

But soon, she thought of a solution... Anyway, Zheng Que was just a minor cultivator in the Qi Refining stage. She could just change her appearance tomorrow and fool Zheng Que first!

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Inside the Spirit Sea Cave, after watching Mu Xiangu leave, Zheng Que waved and closed the cave door. Just like the previous two days, he immediately opened the Soul Nourishing Bag, released Ku Lan, and began cultivating.

Time passed by little by little, and as the sky darkened and then dimmed, a day quickly came to an end.

The next morning, Zheng Que got up, tidied himself up, and went straight out to visit Gao Yinxia...

(End of this chapter)