Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1471 - 1467: Assistance

The two women furrowed their brows.

Shen Hanyue smiled and said, "Princely Heir, do you overestimate them? Do they have such capabilities?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If this evil entity was intentionally given to him by the Forget Sorrow Valley, would he still think of it as a fortuitous encounter?"

Shen Hanyue tilted her head and thought for a moment: "It’s not that easy to accomplish, right?"

Xiao Ruoling nodded, "Indeed, it’s not easy; the disciples of the Li Huo Palace are not foolish either."

Li Huo Palace is also wary of the Evil God, and their disciples can discern an evil entity.

Ordinary traps cannot deceive the disciples of the Li Huo Palace.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This Strange Insect Jade Pendant shows no evil energy externally. How could such a precious item be casually discarded by an Evil God?"

Shen Hanyue said, "What if the Evil God wasn’t mindful and inadvertently dropped it?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Shen Hanyue also realized her comment wasn’t very reliable and laughed, "Could that truly be the Evil God’s ruse?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Almost certainly."

Xiao Ruoling appeared pensive, her bright eyes sparkling.

Shen Hanyue glanced at her, blinked her bright eyes in confusion, her mind spinning rapidly.

Suddenly her eyes brightened, and she hummed, "I understand! ...You must know which Evil God it is, Princely Heir?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "That’s something you’ll have to investigate yourselves."

"Just tell me directly," Shen Hanyue quickly said, "to save pointless efforts."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Even if I tell you, it won’t help; you still need to investigate thoroughly."

Even if I told which Evil God it is, Profound Yin Palace would still have to conduct its investigation.

It’s impossible for them to take my word for it, no matter how much they trust me.

They must base their decisions on concrete findings after personally conducting the investigation.

It’s absolutely impossible to base such a judgment on a single statement from me.

Even if they trust me, Profound Yin Palace would follow this approach.

Shen Hanyue said, "Knowing which one makes the investigation easier."

Xiao Ruoling asked, "Husband, can you really tell which Evil God it is?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "What I see may not even be the Evil God himself, it’s not enough to rely on."

Through this Strange Insect Jade Pendant, one can see many scenes.

But identifying who those scenes are about, and what they’re doing, cannot be discerned one by one.

He couldn’t determine whether that person is a Spirit Venerable.

The Strange Insect Jade Pendant was indeed thrown into a Cave Mansion, then found by that Qu Ruifeng from Li Huo Palace, who studied it meticulously with great joy and effort, and refined it.

Eventually, he successfully refined it, discovering its wondrous use, and used it to build his legacy.

He achieved numerous feats for Li Huo Palace, secretly eliminating many adversaries.

At least a dozen people died under this Strange Insect Jade Pendant.

None were ordinary experts.

The Li Huo Palace’s methods were indeed sinister and vicious, far from the reckless and impulsive reputation they might have.

However, the one who cast this Strange Insect Jade Pendant into that Cave Mansion may not be the Evil God.

It could very well have been one of the Evil God’s subordinates, as the Evil God also cannot conceal his aura, making it easy to expose his whereabouts.

These Evil Gods often do not leave their lair easily and send subordinates to act on their behalf.

So seeing the person who delivered the pendant is useless, and can even be misleading.

Unlike the Heaven-Reaching Sect, the Profound Yin Palace isn’t short on manpower; they have abundant experts to deploy.

Shen Hanyue giggled, "Princely Heir, can you give us a little hint?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then get the pen and ink, and I’ll draw that person for you."

"Thank you, Princely Heir!" Shen Hanyue cheered and dashed into the main hall.

A moment later, she returned, placing the pen and ink on the stone table, grinding the ink, then presenting the Purple Brush with both hands.

Chu Zhiyuan took the pen with a smile, quickly sketching an elegant and handsome middle-aged man on the paper.

The refined middle-aged man’s eyes were lively, as if staring right in front of him.

Shen Hanyue picked up the paper, gently blew on it, scrutinized the gentlemanly figure, and hummed, "Such a shame for a face like this."

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "Junior Sister still judges by appearances."

Shen Hanyue giggled, "Good-looking is pleasing to the eyes, but could this guy be the Evil God?"

Xiao Ruoling looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Hard to say, I can’t discern his background."

"For you not to discern his background, Princely Heir, that just proves his prowess; he might be the Evil God."

"The Palace Master is experienced, along with the various elders; if he’s a formidable figure, they might recognize him," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Also, be wary that he might be in disguise."

Shen Hanyue’s jade face immediately turned serious.

Xiao Ruoling lightly frowned, "If that’s the case, there’s really no way."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "So, ultimately, we must rely on the palace’s strength, not just on what I see."

His Donghuan Saint Technique can provide a general direction, but it might also mislead.

They say seeing is believing, but even sight can be deceptive.

What the Donghuan Saint Technique reveals might not be the truth.

So he adheres to saying less, to avoid more mistakes.

"Then I’ll go tell my master," Shen Hanyue said.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Once Shen Hanyue left, Chu Zhiyuan said, "Wife, when it comes to dealing with the Evil God, it’s best you don’t go."

Xiao Ruoling said, "The palace has issued orders; I can’t refuse, but I’ll be careful."

Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, then took another Jade Pendant from his sleeve and handed it over, "Replace it with this."

Xiao Ruoling received the Jade Pendant.

She removed the original one from her neckline, placing the pair side by side in her jade-like palm.

They were like two white jade beads rolling on a White Jade Plate.

Xiao Ruoling took off the original Jade Pendant from its red string, threaded the new one on it, and tucked it back between her graceful neck.

She handed the original Jade Pendant back to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "You may keep it."

Xiao Ruoling asked, "Is there a difference between the two Jade Pendants?"

"Both carry a fragment of my Heart and Spirit," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Not much different, but with some slight nuances."

"What about Junior Sister?" Xiao Ruoling asked.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "She has the Flying Knife, which should suffice."

Xiao Ruoling chuckled, "Then give this Jade Pendant to her."

"Sure, it’s enough," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Zhou Qingyu quickly asked, "Master, what about me?"

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at her, "You spend all day in the palace; you don’t need these."

Zhou Qingyu said, "But what if something happens? If something happens to me, wouldn’t you regret it, Master?"

She knew Chu Zhiyuan treasured her as his only disciple.

Chu Zhiyuan took out a Jade Pendant from his sleeve and handed it to her, "Take this."

"Hehe, thank you, Master." Zhou Qingyu received it with both hands, smiling brightly as she thanked him.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Practice well!"

"Yes, I’ll start practicing right away!"

Zhou Qingyu giggled and complied, carefully tucking the Jade Pendant into her bosom, and turned to resume practicing.

...

"Boom!"

Amidst the explosive sound, eight strands of purple lightning surged in the void within his mind.

Chu Zhiyuan exerted effort to maintain clarity; three clones continuously transmitted streams of clear energy.

He formed Seals with his hands, his mouth ready for chanting the Heavenly Prayer Jade Chapter at any moment.

He found that the longer he persisted, the longer he endured the lightning, the greater the benefits.

Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t dissipate the lightning directly.

After a quarter of an hour, his face was pale as paper, almost unable to hold on.

Only then did he start chanting the Heavenly Prayer Jade Chapter, swiftly dissipating the Purple Lightning.

After completely dissipating it, he exhaled a long breath.

It felt as if he had truly died once.

But seeing such immense gains, he thought the pain was worth it.

Unconsciously, the Third Layer of the Heavenly Yuan Technique advanced significantly, his spiritual power greatly increased.