Chapter 0, Part 71: A Visit to Mystic Maiden Palace (Bonus Chapter)
Never in her wildest dreams did she expect that for something as simple as appointing a Young Sect Master, the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace would send a distinguished current Saintess to attend the banquet on time. This suggested that the relationship between the Seed Demon Sacred Cult and the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace was not as simple as Qin Gou had imagined.
The woman, named ‘Gu Caihe,’ descended from the Spirit Boat amidst a throng of maidservants. As she met everyone’s scrutinizing gaze, dimples formed on her cheeks, sketching a smile full of warmth. Her skin was like congealed fat, her demeanor like a subtle orchid. Her eyes and brows hinted at a pure and innocent sacred aura. Although she hailed from the notorious Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace in the Cultivation World, she appeared utterly elegant and untainted in her white attire, like a white-robed Bodhisattva who had crossed the sea.
“Tch, men are all the same. The moment they see a beautiful woman, their mouths start watering. Don’t they have any shame?” Chi Yu pouted with disdain as she saw Qin Gou staring intently at Gu Caihe’s graceful figure.
Qin Gou shook his head and chuckled, “I was just thinking, girls’ minds are really easy to guess. Even when choosing a Saintess from among their sect’s disciples, they would never pick someone prettier than themselves.”
“What do you mean?” Chi Yu frowned, asking in confusion.
Qin Gou shrugged, “Nothing, just a passing thought. I feel that this Saintess, in terms of both appearance and figure, is far inferior to Ye Qishuang and Xiao Yan. Her demeanor is just a bit peculiar. Is she perhaps an actress?”
“I agree that Sister Feiyan is prettier than her. After all, we don’t know the actual age of this Saintess, while Feiyan is young and beautiful, radiating youthful energy, the most exquisite rouge. Her exquisite figure goes without saying. As for me, I can never catch up to this Saintess in this lifetime. But why did you bring up Palace Lord Ye? It’s as if you’ve actually met her.” Chi Yu scratched her head and asked carelessly.
“I have,” Qin Gou replied truthfully.
“Tch, here you go again. I just don’t understand why you, a guy who doesn’t look bad, though your realm is a bit low, can’t find a decent Dao Companion to vent your frustrations? But why do you always fantasize about Palace Lord Ye? If Palace Lord Ye knew about this, she’d probably slap you to death! Besides, who can’t brag? If you’ve really met Palace Lord Ye, then I’ve also met her, and I’ve even kissed her!” Chi Yu Chao said unhappily, lecturing Qin Gou with sincerity.
Qin Gou felt extremely depressed and could only force a smile, “I have indeed kissed her; she was just a little dot back then.”
“Alright, I see clearly now. I can’t communicate with you, such a formidable person,” Chi Yu rolled her eyes at Qin Gou in exasperation. “I wonder what my elder brother sees in her…”
“Knock, knock, knock…”
Nine solemn and majestic bell tolls rang out. Several elders of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult performed great magic, causing four powerful, flowing, blood-red characters to appear in the sky under the bright daylight.
‘Seed of the Dao Heart Demon’!
At this moment, Gu Feiyan, dressed in a pristine moon-white palace gown, wearing a dazzling golden phoenix crown, and draped in a long, floor-length cloud cape, elegantly appeared before everyone. This solemn and formal attire, combined with her alluring and enchanting young face, made her exceptionally beautiful.
Gu Jinghong stood beside his daughter, solemnly handing her a jade seal that controlled the entire sect’s killing grand array. His powerful voice resonated in everyone’s ears, “I officially announce that from today onwards, all major decisions within the Seed Demon Sacred Cult after my seclusion will be made by Young Sect Master Gu Feiyan. The Ten Great Elders will supervise and assist her, striving for the endless prosperity and flourishing of our Seed Demon Sacred Cult.”
Immediately after, Gu Feiyan, in front of everyone, dripped her blood into the jade seal.
The ceremony was complete.
From this moment on, control over the Seed Demon Sacred Cult’s supreme killing grand array rested solely on Gu Feiyan’s will.
“Thank you to all the visiting guests from fellow sects for gracing this humble place with your presence, bringing glory to our Seed Demon Sacred Cult. I guarantee that this grand banquet will leave all of you fully entertained and that your trip will not be in vain!”
After Gu Jinghong’s speech, the lively celebratory banquet officially began, and the central plaza suddenly became bustling and noisy.
However, Gu Jinghong, after exchanging a few heartfelt words with his daughter, approached the ‘Xi Hua Saintess’ Gu Caihe and gestured, “Saintess, please. Let’s discuss important matters in another location.”
Gu Caihe, with her orchid heart, smiled and said, “Cult Master Gu is indeed understanding.”
Inside the grand main hall of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult, only Gu Jinghong and Gu Caihe remained.
Gu Jinghong sat steadily on the throne and said with a gentle smile, “Saintess Xi Hua, your visit this time is surely not merely to celebrate my daughter’s appointment as Young Sect Master, is it?”
“Cult Master Gu is hardly an outsider to our Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace, so I will be direct.” Gu Caihe’s voice was extremely soft and gentle, giving the impression of a helpless kitten, easily evoking a desire to protect. She asked with a smile like a blooming flower, “May I know who is the most outstanding male disciple currently under Cult Master Gu’s wise leadership in the Seed Demon Sacred Cult? This humble one truly wishes to set eyes upon him.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Jinghong’s mind immediately conjured the name ‘Qin Gou’ without a second thought. However, he did not say it directly and instead asked with some reservations, “If it’s just to meet him, it is naturally permissible. But this is still not your true intention, is it, Saintess?”
Gu Caihe nodded with a smile, revealing two adorable dimples, and said softly, “If this male disciple is truly gifted, then he will be qualified to be a guest of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace and return with me. Not only will he get a glimpse of the Mystic Maiden Palace, which many heroes in the Cultivation World covet, but he will also gain considerable benefits.”
“This…”
Gu Jinghong asked with surprise and uncertainty, “Is this the intention of the Saintess, or the intention of that… Palace Lord Ye?”
“It is naturally Palace Lord Ye’s idea. I do not have the courage to bring men back to the palace randomly.” Gu Caihe flashed a smile, appearing exceptionally innocent and pure.
(My sincere thanks to everyone for your enthusiastic support. Dagger bows in gratitude. I currently owe 6 more chapters, which I will write overnight and post tomorrow during the day, striving to complete them soon so as not to keep you waiting. But please, do not stay up all night with me, as I write on my phone at night and cannot post them.)
