NOVPUBEveryone in the hall looked at the White Emperor.
Using the White Emperor to lure Gu Hai out of Borderless Heavenly Capital鈥攔ather, force him out of Borderless Heavenly Capital?
Sima Changkong grasped Gu Hai鈥檚 fatal weakness. He just needed the White Emperor to agree.
Nan Longnu and Sect Master Heavenly Access looked at the White Emperor doubtfully, unsure of this plan鈥檚 success. Only the White Emperor understood how possible this was. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
Although she felt a pang in her heart for some reason, she cared about her consciousness more.
Just as the White Emperor was about to nod, Tang Gu suddenly called out from behind the White Emperor, 鈥淢ister Sima!鈥?
鈥淗uh?鈥?Everyone looked at Tang Gu.
鈥淵ou want to use my imperial lord as bait, but have you considered my imperial lord鈥檚 safety?鈥?Tang Gu asked seriously.
鈥淪afety? Why would the White Emperor be in any danger?鈥?
鈥淗aha! How would there be no danger? What if Gu Hai does not receive the news, but one of his officials does instead? For example, Kong Xuan. What will you do if Kong Xuan receives word and comes to assassinate Imperial Lord to protect Gu Hai?鈥?Tang Gu asked seriously.
鈥淎ssassinate?鈥?
鈥淭hat鈥檚 right. Using Imperial Lord as bait will put her in danger. Even if Gu Hai gets tricked into coming, Sect Master Heavenly Access will only target Gu Hai. What if Kong Xuan comes to kill Imperial Lord at this moment? Also, what if the Mosquito Daoist makes the same attempt? Have you considered all this?鈥?Tang Gu asked sternly.
鈥淭he White Emperor is capable of protecting herself.鈥?Sima Changkong frowned.
鈥淧rotecting herself? Hahaha! What a reply! You would place my imperial lord in danger for your half-baked plan?鈥?Tang Gu said coldly.
鈥淭ang Gu, don鈥檛 be rude!鈥?the White Emperor reprimanded.
鈥淚mperial Lord, this humble one was just taking Imperial Lord into consideration. We have to keep our guard up. Sima Changkong could abandon those spies he sent into Borderless Heavenly Capital at the drop of a hat. He did not even plan to rescue Ao Sheng. He would not have cared had Ao Sheng not fled on his own. Sima Changkong even tricked Sect Master Heavenly Access into going to Borderless Heavenly Capital without considering the consequences. Everyone is just a tool that he can abandon at any moment. Now, he wants to use Imperial Lord. This is a threat to Imperial Lord. This humble subordinate has to take Imperial Lord into consideration,鈥?Tang Gu said gravely.
The White Emperor frowned slightly.
鈥淥h? White Emperor, your subordinate is quite interesting,鈥?Sima Changkong said coldly.
Tang Gu ignored Sima Changkong.
鈥淲hite Emperor, think about whether you want to kill Gu Hai.鈥?Sima Changkong looked at the White Emperor once more.
The White Emperor frowned slightly. After some thought, an icy glint flashed in her eyes; apparently, she had reached a decision.
鈥淚mperial Lord, this humble subordinate feels that the situation is unclear. While Imperial Lord can act as bait, we need to understand the situation in the Han Imperial Dynasty, at least. We cannot rely on imagination and assumptions for some situations,鈥?Tang Gu coaxed.
The White Emperor looked at Tang Gu somewhat impatiently.
鈥淚mperial Lord, we should at least wait for Ao Sheng to return, right?鈥?Tang Gu continued persuading.
Ao Sheng was about to return, so it would not take much time. The White Emperor nodded. 鈥淰ery well. We will revisit this when Ao Sheng returns.鈥?
Sima Changkong nodded helplessly as he looked at Tang Gu coldly.
This Tang Gu usually remains by the White Emperor鈥檚 side, never interjecting. Why did he suddenly insist on stopping this plan?
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a beam of light shot over from the distance.
鈥淗e鈥檚 here!鈥?Sect Master Heavenly Access鈥檚 eyes lit up.
Boom!
A gust blew over. Then a Daoist holding Ao Sheng landed in the hall.
鈥淢aster!鈥?The Daoist bowed respectfully to Sect Master Heavenly Access.
When Sect Master Heavenly Access nodded, that Daoist immediately went to stand behind him.
鈥淎o Sheng? Where are your arms?鈥?Sima Changkong asked.
鈥淚t鈥檚 Gu Hai. He wanted to kill me. What a ruthless person, truly possessing the heart of a sovereign!鈥?Ao Sheng said in grief and rage.
鈥淎o Sheng, what鈥檚 going on in Borderless Heavenly Capital?鈥?Sima Changkong asked.
鈥淒on鈥檛 ask me this now. Hurry! Where鈥檚 my body? I鈥檓 going to return to my body!鈥?Ao Sheng said anxiously.
The expressions of Sect Master Heavenly Access, the White Emperor, Bodhisattva Nan Longnu, and Tang Gu changed.
It鈥檚 true? Soul exchange?
Sima Changkong was only willing to tell everyone after Gu Hai exposed the truth. Everyone felt shocked at seeing Ao Sheng鈥檚 soul in Ao Shun鈥檚 body.
鈥淢en, invite Mister Six Fingers here!鈥?Sima Changkong called out.
鈥淵es!鈥?Someone immediately left.
鈥淎o Sheng, how did you get discovered? What happened that day? Why did you get exposed so suddenly?鈥?Sima Changkong asked with a complicated expression.
Grimacing, Ao Sheng explained what happened in the Three Pure Ones Hall.
鈥淗e tricked you? Then Gu Hai is not that capable after all. To think he failed to discover you were Ao Shun from your speech and mannerisms?鈥?Sect Master Heavenly Access sneered.
鈥淣o, you don鈥檛 understand. He cannot possibly know I am Ao Shun from my speech, mannerisms, or even memories.鈥?Ao Sheng shook his head.
鈥淥h?鈥?
鈥淭he Western Sea Dragon King gave both of us a drop of azure dragon鈥檚 blood previously; that was the ancestor dragon鈥檚 blood. However, it was not actually one drop each, but we shared one drop. That one drop of azure dragon blood merged into our bodies, causing our memories to be shared with each other. I know everything about Ao Shun, and he also knows everything about me. So, I will expose nothing, no matter what Gu Hai asks me.鈥?Ao Sheng shook his head.
鈥淢ismatched time? Hah! It must be the Gu鈥檚 Immortal Firmament. That Gu Hai is truly a wastrel,鈥?Nan Longnu said coldly.
鈥淭hat is Gu Hai鈥檚 wisdom. He first applied mental pressure, then let you stew for nine months, and finally used my likeness to make you snap. Truly incredible!鈥?Sima Changkong said with an unsightly expression.
Just at this moment, a white-clad man walked into the hall. It was Six Fingers, the heaven-grade zither previously at the Silver Moon Mountain Manor.
鈥淪ima Changkong, Ao Sheng is back?鈥?Six Fingers asked.
鈥淵es, Mister Six Fingers.鈥?Sima Changkong nodded.
鈥淢ister Six Fingers, please help me return to my body. This is too troublesome. I have had enough of this armless body!鈥?Ao Sheng yelled.
Six Fingers looked at Ao Sheng. 鈥淵our body is quite far away; it鈥檚 not at the Silver Moon Mountain Manor.鈥?
鈥淲here is it?鈥?
鈥淚n the capital, with His Reverence,鈥?Six Fingers said.
鈥淚t was moved to the capital? Is His Reverence planning to extract my azure dragon blood?鈥?
鈥淚 don鈥檛 know.鈥?
鈥淚f he wants to refine it, refine Ao Shun鈥檚. Take me back. I want to return to my body. Only you know how to exchange souls. Let鈥檚 go, quickly! Hurry!鈥?Ao Sheng said anxiously.
Six Fingers looked at Sima Changkong.
Sima Changkong thought for a while before nodding. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 fine. Mister Six Fingers, we don鈥檛 need you here for now. Bring Ao Sheng to the capital.鈥?
鈥淎lright.鈥?Six Fingers nodded.
鈥淲ait!鈥?Tang Gu suddenly called out.
鈥淗uh?鈥?Everyone looked at Tang Gu.
鈥淢ister Sima, I know you want to convince Imperial Lord to be your bait. However, we do not understand the Han Nation鈥檚 situation at all. I worry for Imperial Lord鈥檚 safety!鈥?Tang Gu shouted.
鈥淭ang Gu, don鈥檛 be rude!鈥?The White Emperor stopped Tang Gu.
鈥淣o. This humble subordinate has to take Imperial Lord鈥檚 safety into consideration. With the situation unclear, Imperial Lord is still in danger. You all will not be able to care for Imperial Lord then. In that case, I have a solution to deal with any worries,鈥?Tang Gu said.
鈥淥h?鈥?
鈥淢ister Six Fingers, I recall Long Shenwu gave you a group of zombies for protection, right? You will be safe at Long Shenwu鈥檚 place. In that case, leave your zombies to my imperial lord for her protection,鈥?Tang Gu said.
鈥淗umph! I鈥檒l send Duobao to protect the White Emperor,鈥?Sect Master Heavenly Access said.
鈥淣o. Daoist Duobao is your disciple. Anything can happen. What if he runs away? I would rather have those zombies who strictly follow orders to protect Imperial Lord than have Daoist Duobao. It is better for Daoist Duobao to escort Mister Six Fingers to the capital and hand the zombies to us. At least we will feel assured the zombies will not have other thoughts,鈥?Tang Gu said.
Tang Gu considered the White Emperor in every aspect, so she did not stop him.
Sima Changkong frowned at Tang Gu. Eventually, he nodded. 鈥淭hat is fine. Sect Master Heavenly Access鈥檚 disciple will escort Mister Six Fingers and Ao Sheng to the capital. Can Mister Six Fingers hand your zombie guards to the White Emperor?鈥?
Six Fingers looked at Tang Gu and the White Emperor before eventually nodding. 鈥淎lright.鈥?
鈥淢any thanks, Mister Six Fingers. I recall Long Shenwu thinks highly of you and has given you a medallion that can control all the zombies assigned to you.鈥?Tang Gu looked at Six Fingers.
Six Fingers nodded. 鈥淭he zombie token, take it. Return it to me when I return!鈥?
鈥淎lright. Rest assured.鈥?Tang Gu immediately received the zombie token.
鈥淗is Reverence created these zombies. Don鈥檛 have any designs on them. Compared to this zombie token, they listen to His Reverence even more,鈥?Six Fingers said coldly.
鈥淒on鈥檛 worry. Imperial Lord is taking a risk for Long Shenwu. I am just using it to protect Imperial Lord,鈥?Tang Gu said gravely.
鈥淎lright.鈥?Six Fingers nodded.
Sect Master Heavenly Access sent a batch of his disciples to escort Six Fingers and Ao Sheng to the capital.
Now that Tang Gu had the zombie token, he no longer obstructed the White Emperor from playing bait.
The subsequent discussion went smoothly. They would follow Sima Changkong鈥檚 plan and ambush Gu Hai.
After chatting for a while more, everyone returned to their residence.
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The White Emperor鈥檚 courtyard:
The White Emperor looked at Tang Gu indifferently and said coldly, 鈥淭ang Gu, you were impudent earlier.鈥?
鈥淚mperial Lord, you are precious to me. How can I not think of your well-being at every moment?鈥?Tang Gu smiled.
鈥淭hose zombies? Can they protect us? You underestimate us. If not for Nan Longnu, we would not have come to the Wu Imperial Dynasty. Even that Long Shenwu might not be our opponent,鈥?the White Emperor said coldly.
鈥淵es, those zombies cannot do much. However, Imperial Lord, have you thought about it? The Wu Imperial Dynasty has something good this time.鈥?Tang Gu smiled.
鈥淥h?鈥?
鈥淪oul exchange!鈥?
The White Emperor narrowed her eyes.
鈥淪ix Fingers can perform soul exchange? He is just a heaven-grade zither. Since he can do it, we can find a heaven-grade zither to do it too. The crux is how. The secret must be in the Silver Moon Mountain Manor. This humble subordinate did not ask for the zombie token for these zombies but to enter the Silver Moon Mountain Manor to search. Perhaps we might receive an unexpected harvest.鈥?Tang Gu smiled.
The White Emperor frowned slightly as she entered deep thought.
While the White Emperor pondered, a voice suddenly rang out at the door. 鈥淭ang Gu is right. White Emperor, you have an excellent assistant!鈥?
鈥淗uh?鈥?The White Emperor鈥檚 expression hardened as she turned to look.
Tang Gu鈥檚 face sank.
Bodhisattva Nan Longnu stepped into the hall and said, 鈥淒on鈥檛 worry. I have already set up a sound isolation barrier.鈥?
鈥淣an Longnu, were you eavesdropping on us? No, Jiang Gautama sent you to monitor us because he does not trust us?鈥?The White Emperor鈥檚 face turned frosty.
鈥淲hite Emperor, don鈥檛 be angry. You have just joined the Spirit Mountain Holy Land, so it is normal for there to be mistrust at first. When everything has settled down, no one will doubt you anymore.鈥?Nan Longnu smiled.
The White Emperor stared at Nan Longnu.
鈥淵ou need help from the Spirit Mountain Holy Land. Naturally, you have to show some sincerity,鈥?Nan Longnu said.
鈥淗umph!鈥?the White Emperor snorted coldly.
鈥淭ang Gu said it well earlier. If the Spirit Mountain Holy Land obtained the ability to perform soul exchanges, it would be a great contribution. You have just joined the Spirit Mountain Holy Land. Isn鈥檛 this a heaven-sent opportunity? I鈥檒l immediately use the zither puppet to report to the Lord Buddha. He will credit this great contribution to you.鈥?Nan Longnu smiled.
The White Emperor鈥檚 face sank.
If the Silver Moon Mountain Manor truly contained the secrets to soul exchange, I could have monopolized it. Now鈥?
鈥淗umph! Nothing is certain yet. I will send Tang Gu to investigate. You don鈥檛 have to worry about it,鈥?the White Emperor said coldly.
鈥淗im? I still don鈥檛 trust him.鈥?Nan Longnu smiled.
鈥淭he one you don鈥檛 trust is me, right?鈥?the White Emperor countered coldly.
鈥淗ow about this? I鈥檒l go with Tang Gu. With that zombie token, we can enter and search the Silver Moon Mountain Manor. We will return quickly. Furthermore, Tang Gu鈥檚 cultivation is too weak. We will be faster if I bring him,鈥?Nan Longnu said in a determined tone.
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The White Emperor still felt somewhat reluctant.
鈥淒on鈥檛 you want to kill Gu Hai? We will return by the time you kill Gu Hai. There will be no delay. Don鈥檛 worry; I won鈥檛 harm Tang Gu. This fellow is quite shrewd. Perhaps he might be useful,鈥?Nan Longnu said seriously.
The White Emperor looked at Tang Gu.
Tang Gu frowned but nodded.
鈥淎lright. Go and return quickly. Don鈥檛 let them find out,鈥?the White Emperor eventually sighed.
鈥淎lright. Tang Gu, let鈥檚 go.鈥?Nan Longnu nodded.
