The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1434 - 1435: Earth-Shattering Secret

Ye Mo found himself equally bewildered. He and Taishi Qing were strangers; what reason could the latter have for seeking him out?

"Hmm!"

With a nod, Ye Mo signaled his willingness to hear the explanation. The beautiful woman, understanding his intent, discreetly exited the room, closing the door softly behind her.

"Even though I was unconscious, I was fully aware of everything happening around me. That's why I only dare to speak to you alone," Taishi Qing began.

Ye Mo remained silent, offering only a nod of acknowledgment.

"Back then, after my defeat against Qin Yong in a battle of energies, I felt immense humiliation. I resolved to leave the Wraith Clan, seeking experience and a path to enhance my strength. It was then that I witnessed an astonishing event," Taishi Qing recounted, his voice filled with the memory of the moments before his unconsciousness. "I saw the Vice Chieftain in a discussion with a stranger. The stranger's appearance seemed vaguely familiar, though I couldn't place him at the time. My hearing is exceptionally acute; even if something unfolds miles away, I can perceive it clearly, provided I've locked onto the location. Driven by curiosity, I eavesdropped on their conversation. I distinctly heard the Vice Chieftain address the stranger as 'Soul Master.'"

"What? Soul Master?"

Ye Mo's expression immediately shifted to one of profound surprise. Even the Wraith Demon Emperor, usually stoic, was visibly shocked.

"Indeed. But just as I was trying to glean more from their discussion, they detected my presence. The Vice Chieftain promptly unleashed a Soul Silkworm Curse upon me, causing me to fall unconscious," Taishi Qing continued. "I believed I would remain in this state indefinitely, this secret never to be revealed. I suspect the Vice Chieftain is not who he seems on the surface."

"Could it be that Zhou Tianmo and Ao Canngwu are plotting something?"

Ye Mo voiced his speculation.

"You mentioning that has jogged my memory," the Wraith Demon Emperor interjected, a recollection surfacing. "Before my duel with Ao Canngwu, Zhou Tianmo prepared several pills for me, assuring me they would boost my strength. I had absolute faith in Zhou Tianmo's alchemical prowess and noticed nothing amiss even during the intense battle with Ao Canngwu. But now, I realize the sheer impossibility of me losing that fight. With my capabilities, I should have at best been evenly matched with Ao Canngwu. Yet, I lost – inexplicably. It only now dawns on me that if Zhou Tianmo and Ao Canngwu were already colluding, the pills they provided were the instrument of my defeat."

"Hmph, Zhou Tianmo! I wholeheartedly accepted you, nurtured your Cultivation, and shared all I knew with you. Yet, you colluded against me, leading to my utter defeat and trapping me within the Wraith Kingdom for over ten thousand years!"

The Wraith Demon Emperor roared with fury. "Ye Mo, release me now, and I shall obliterate that brat immediately!"

"Do not be hasty. If you act now, it's uncertain if you can eliminate Zhou Tianmo, and you risk exposing yourself completely," Ye Mo communicated mentally. "Given the current situation, Zhou Tianmo is likely the clandestine agent Ao Canngwu planted within the Wraith Clan. Their inaction suggests the timing isn't yet opportune. We must lie low for now, wait for the opportune moment to strike, and ultimately bring down both Zhou Tianmo and Ao Canngwu."

Revealing Zhou Tianmo's conspiracy at this juncture, regardless of whether anyone on the Lingwu Continent or within the Wraith Clan would believe it, would only allow them to retreat to the Dead Soul Royal Family.

"My reputation as the Wraith Demon Emperor was utterly shattered by that scoundrel."

Recalling the events, the Wraith Demon Emperor felt a deep wellspring of resentment. He had initially attributed his loss to Ao Canngwu to an insurmountable gap in power, but now, a suppressed rage simmered within him, a feeling of profound injustice left unvented, leaving him deeply unsettled.

"Hold on a little longer. After enduring thousands of years, can't you bear a little more? Ao Canngwu is also currently recuperating his strength. You should calm yourself and restore your Qi. This is a race against him; once he regains his peak power, he might make his move immediately. As for everything else, leave it to me," Ye Mo reassured.

After concluding his mental exchange with the Wraith Demon Emperor, Ye Mo turned to Taishi Qing and said, "I am grateful you shared this information, but it also places you in immense peril. Therefore, I must ask for your cooperation, and that of your mother."

"What is it?"

Taishi Qing couldn't help but inquire.

"Continue to feign unconsciousness. Do not let even Senior Sister Zang Lian know that you have awakened. Do you understand?" Ye Mo instructed.

"Understood!"

Taishi Qing nodded, then consulted with his mother regarding Ye Mo's request.

Upon returning to the room, Dantai Zanglian observed Ye Mo standing at the bedside, a frown etched on his face. She immediately inquired, "Junior Brother Ye Xiao, how is Qingyi doing?"

"The Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill has been given to Taishi Qing, yet he shows absolutely no signs of recovery," Ye Mo stated, his brow furrowed in concern.

Dantai Zanglian’s beautiful face was clouded with worry as she asked, "Then, what else can we possibly do?"

"At this point, all we can do is rely on his own fate. There’s little that can be done in this situation. If Taishi Qing possesses a strong will to live, he might just awaken soon," Ye Mo replied. He added with a sigh, "Senior Sister Zang Lian, try not to worry excessively. I will consult my adoptive mother to see if she has any potential remedies."

"Thank you!," Dantai Zanglian nodded, settling beside the bed to keep a constant vigil over Taishi Qing.

"Senior Sister Zang Lian, I apologize, but we must resort to deception for now. Zhou Tianmo likely knows about the Myriad Demon’s Fire acquisition. Just in case, we have to maintain this pretense," Ye Mo murmured to himself before departing the Tantai Family residence.

As Ye Mo departed, a figure descended from the sky, landing gracefully before the Tantai Family mansion. The watchful guards promptly greeted the newcomer with deference, asking, "Vice Chieftain, to what do we owe this honor?"

"I heard that Dantai Zanglian successfully obtained the Myriad Demon’s Fire and intends to use it to help Taishi Qing purge the Soul Silkworm Curse from his soul. I’ve come to ascertain this," Zhou Tianmo declared with a smile that exuded an aura of trustworthiness.

The Vice Chieftain’s renown preceded him, earning widespread admiration. His exceptional talents had cemented his status as an idol among all disciples of the Wraith Clan.

"Vice Chieftain, we appreciate your concern. I shall escort you to Young Master Taishi Qing’s chamber immediately," the guard stated respectfully, leading Zhou Tianmo directly to the room.

"Miss Zang Lian, the Vice Chieftain has arrived to see Young Master Qingyi," the guard announced. Upon recognizing Zhou Tianmo, Dantai Zanglian’s face lit up with joy. She opened the door and offered a respectful bow, asking, "Vice Chieftain, what brings you here today?"

"I heard you acquired the Myriad Demon’s Fire and have been assisting in expelling the Soul Silkworm Curse from Taishi Qing. I wished to check on his current condition," Zhou Tianmo expressed, his voice filled with genuine concern.

"Thank you for your concern, Vice Dean. I have already removed the Soul Silkworm Curse afflicting Qingyi. Although Junior Brother Ye Xiao expended considerable effort to procure the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill, Qingyi has still not stirred," Dantai Zanglian responded, her expression etched with worry.

"Is that so? Allow me to examine him," Zhou Tianmo said, his gaze falling upon the prone form of Taishi Qing as he slowly moved closer.