Chapter 159: Great Emperor Xixi's new lover, a supreme temple god hidden within the girl's body

A spirit monkey mask, golden monkey hair, flying wildly.

The smile on the face bore a touch of evil charm, arrogance, and tyranny; the rushing emotional impact left one dazed.

Li Che stared blankly at the mask hovering in the heaven-and-earth chessboard.

In his mind, an illusory-like image involuntarily surfaced.

Flower-Fruit Mountain… facing the black clouds alone, the divine monkey confronting the myriad armies of immortals and demons…

All the images seemed like the myth of the two realms' memories constantly overlapping and intertwining.

What is truly real?

What is false?

Li Che actually couldn't tell; the image he had just seen, looking at this world, also belonged to myth.

But that inexplicable familiarity and overlap made his heart feel as if gripped by an invisible hand.

What exactly has befallen the temple gods of this world?

Li Che took a deep breath, then exhaled.

Let himself calm down.

These are not things he can handle now.

His mind and spirit returned to the heaven-and-earth chessboard.

As soon as his mind stirred, it was like moving a chess piece on the board, wanting to control this spirit monkey mask.

In the heaven-and-earth chessboard of the current Chess Saint's Dao fruit, two non-piece curiosities appeared.

One is the Seven-Element Corpse Curse Mother-Child Seal, the other is this spirit monkey mask.

This mask thing…

Li Che is quite familiar with it!

"Huh? Not a temple god chess piece… but turned into a temple god 'mask'?"

Li Che's heart stirred slightly.

Mind and spirit pulled.

Instantly, he felt an extremely terrifying suction, wanting to drain his divine sense completely.

He possessed the eight great divine foundations including the Immaculate Mind-Spirit Foundation, giving him divine sense eight times or more stronger than ordinary cultivators.

At this moment, there was a tendency to be drained.

As for Li Che now, his divine sense strength is not inferior to any Divine Appearance cultivator.

After all, he has many divine foundations…

Through quantitative change leading to qualitative change.

"Interesting…"

Li Che opened his eyes.

He raised his hand and touched his face…

But he discovered a furry mask slowly emerging and covering his face!

Exactly that spirit monkey mask that should have existed in the heaven-and-earth chessboard now appeared on his visage.

A frenzy, ferocity, unwillingness, anger…

These emotions, like wave after wave, surged to impact his mind, bursting forth from the crown of his head.

"Qi Tian—!"

The roar suddenly exploded beside Li Che's ear.

That sound was too loud, like a thousand-year-old bell hanging beside Li Che's ear, hammering down heavily, sending out bell waves.

Continuous reverberation, continuous impact!

Li Che abruptly severed the divine sense input to the mask.

And forcibly suppressed the spirit monkey mask that had surfaced on his face back.

Like the grown fur, it was pressed back into the pores.

Unbeknownst…

Li Che was already drenched in sweat.

……

【Divine Weapon: Qi Tian's Face】

【Craftsmanship:???】

【Introduction: Incomplete mythic weapon, Qi Tian's will, unyielding heart】

……

Before his eyes, flowing light flickered.

Zhai Xing Tong simply introduced this mask.

The introduction was very simple, even failing to give the mask's rank and grade, leaving Li Che bewildered.

But just from the name Li Che knew this mask was absolutely not simple!

Qi Tian's Face!

Li Che's eyes sparkled, radiant, his emotions involuntarily surged.

However, after experiencing many things, Li Che's inner self had already become strong, allowing himself to calm down afterward.

His brows slightly furrowed.

Because, this Qi Tian's Face, he now…… cannot control, nor can he unleash its full power.

Just now his divine sense was almost drained, only then barely managed to activate this mask.

But that stunning moment, the terrifying will transmitted from the mask, almost caused Li Che's consciousness to sink into slumber.

He shook his head, involuntarily recalling a line of hint from the introduction.

The fragmentary mythic weapon…

Indicating that this mask is not complete.

"Could there be other masks?"

Li Che raised his gaze toward the deity statue in the Guiyi Miao.

"Could it be related to the way the Qitian Sect's lineage split into three back then?"

Li Che fell into thought.

To gather the complete 【Qitian Mask】, perhaps he also needs to visit the two other lineages of the Qitian Sect besides the Mind Ape Temple.

It is said that this 【Fiery Eye Profound Startle Spirit Monkey Temple】 appeared after the Mind Ape Temple relocated from Jinguang Prefecture.

Originally, Jinguang Prefecture had only that Iron Crutch Amitabha Eight Extremes Guiyi Miao.

Therefore, Li Che had reason to speculate that the fragmentary Qitian Mask should be related to the two other temples resulting from the Qitian Sect's split into three.

The Ru Yi Sect and the Tian Gang Pavilion are the two other major split lineages of the Qitian Sect.

Originally called Ru Yi Temple and Tian Gang Temple, at some point their names were changed to Sect and Pavilion.

Li Che silently noted this, planning to go there when the opportunity arose.

However, these two powers are much like the Mind Ape Temple—both have declined.

Compared to the Qitian Sect at its peak, they simply cannot compare…

Li Che even felt a bit amazed that he could obtain such an opportunity in this Guiyi Miao.

The mythic weapon…

Although it is only one of the fragmentary masks…

But at least it gave him a chance to gather them all!

To restore the true mythic weapon!

"Perhaps this is the reason the Mind Ape Temple fell—no one could control or find this mask… although the lineage remains, it cannot be sustained."

Li Che's heart stirred slightly, and he offered a speculation.

And Li Che possessed the divine ability Star-Plucking Pupil, which can perceive the false and return to the true, allowing him to see the will-image left by this deity……

Thus, he obtained this 【Qitian Mask】.

Li Che raised his hand and touched the scorching hot Star-Plucking Pupil at his brow.

Indeed……

Those with cheats can do as they please.

Li Che smiled.

He raised his head and continued gazing at the deity statue.

I haven't even gotten to the serious business yet!

Although he had obtained the Qitian Mask, the true purpose of his trip to the Guiyi Miao was to accumulate deity chess pieces for himself!

Under the illumination of the Star-Plucking Pupil.

This time… no illusion appeared.

Time trickled by; Li Che looked toward the outside, seeing the incense burner still there, but the eerie mist had begun to rage, and the eerie archway enveloped the entrance.

Li Che glanced once, then looked away, his gaze falling on the three sticks of incense burning in the censer.

During the time it took for the three incense sticks to burn, he extracted nine deity chess pieces.

That's really not few!

After all, the current Li Che is vastly stronger than when he faced the deity of the Spirit Infant Temple outside Fēiléichéng.

Moreover, his embryonic divine ability has advanced to a full divine ability…

The speed at which his Star-Plucking Pupil draws in the deity's divine chess pieces is far faster than that of the Thousand-Split Hand.

The nine deity chess pieces, dark in hue and wrapped with faint red patterns, appeared on the Heaven-Earth Chessboard; initially they were somewhat restless.

But they seemed to sense something, and without Li Che needing to mobilize the Immaculate Heart chess pieces to suppress them, they directly gathered beside that 【Qitian Mask】.

Obedient……

"Nine Eight Extremes deity divine chess pieces……"

"It feels great to have the chess-piece stockpile suddenly filled up."

Li Che was in a good mood.

With a flick of his finger, he launched a Flying Thunder chess piece, merging it into the Guiyi Miao.

Leaving a coordinate for easy travel back and forth.

Having done all that.

Li Che then stood up and stretched.

Many woodcarving masters who had been drawn to the deity statue also snapped back to awareness when Li Che's Heaven-Earth Chessboard enveloped them, cutting off their sight.

Each woodcarving master remained dazed.

They just…

What did they experience?

Weren't they just admiring the deity?

After carefully examining the technique, patterns, and craftsmanship on the deity statue, how did they suddenly feel as if they had entered a world full of monkeys?

Each woodcarving master felt as if his spirit had been trampled by countless monkeys, leaving them somewhat devoid of will to live.

"Ah?"

Suddenly, a woodcarving master came to his senses, discovering that the mysterious mist outside the Guiyi Miao had sealed the exit; his expression drastically changed and he let out a shriek.

No, the three incense sticks haven't burned out yet, so how did the mysterious mist cut off the retreat?

How are they supposed to return?

The Eight Extremes Mysterious Gate... that's not something these Third-Class Guest Officers can easily barge through.

If they really tried to break out, they'd likely die in droves.

Li Che glanced at the guest officers showing despair.

These Third-Class Guest Officers were mostly at the Divine Foundation Realm; their martial arts cultivation had not even reached Grand Master level for many, merely being Mysterious Pulse.

Being in such an extremely dangerous place, they were naturally desperate.

Li Che stood up and, under everyone's gaze, walked toward the incense burner at the doorway.

The anomaly of the Guiyi Miao is related to him; thus, he naturally ought to step forward and give these woodcarving masters a way to live.

So Li Che grabbed the incense burner to use as a cover.

The next moment, he communicated with his mind to a temple god chess piece in the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Even just a simple communication was enough.

It was as if a blade of light, impossibly sharp, had been born between heaven and earth, sweeping out sideways, like drawing a sword to cut water, wielding a blade to block the river.

The mysterious mist of the Mysterious Gate instantly began to slowly part to the left and right.

Those temple-guarding corpses, covered in patterns and eroded by the temple god's divinity, came flying out of the mist with angry roars, but before they could come within ten zhang of Li Che, the temple god's divine power shoved them aside.

A wide road once again appeared before everyone.

"Everyone… it seems the incense burner is still useful; hurry, the incense is about to burn out."

Li Che said urgently.

Upon hearing this, the many woodcarving masters were overjoyed; having found life in desperation, they each rushed out.

They rushed out of the Mysterious Gate area along the great road.

Outside the Mysterious Gate.

Gong Yunli's face was extremely grim.

"Qi Yanghao, you need to give us an explanation! You didn't take the god‑inviting incense inside, so why did you run out yourself without bringing out the incense?"

"Since you knew the Mysterious Gate would riot, why didn't you bring out those guest officers of my Imperial Observatory?"

Gong Yunli was very angry.

The Mysterious Gate was shrouded, leaving no way out.

Those guest officers… unless they carve a bloody path out, they will only be torn apart by the Temple-Guarding Corpses and Temple-Guarding Demon Beasts spawned by the Guiyi Miao, turning into more Temple-Guarding Corpses!

And how could those guest officers' strength possibly allow them to carve a way out?

In her anger, Gong Yunli's face turned somewhat pale—Li Che was still inside!

How should she explain this to the Supervisor when she returns?

This Temple‑God observation was mainly prepared for Li Che, yet it ended up causing this trouble.

Gongyang Liancheng's face was also grim, but he did not voice any objections.

He knew that raising objections now would be pointless.

Moreover, the Guiyi Miao's riot certainly happened suddenly.

Otherwise, Qi Yanghao would have no reason to stir up this affair; the relationship between the Temple Suppression Office and the Imperial Observatory is still quite good.

Qi Yanghao had already mustered a squad of Divine Envoys from the Temple Suppression Office; he himself was inspecting weapons and gear, preparing to charge into the Mysterious Gate to bring people back.

But how many could be brought back is uncertain.

He gave no explanation, because it was unnecessary.

He entered the Mysterious Gate holding the god‑inviting incense, but although the incense's time had not yet come, the Mysterious Gate became shrouded and cut off the retreat, and he failed to warn those guest officers to return.

He is surely to blame.

He can't shake it off.

Suddenly.

Qi Yanghao's eyes narrowed, yet the Divine Envoy squad from the Temple Suppression Office preparing to charge into the Mysterious Gate froze in their movements.

However, they discovered that the Mysterious Gate had split in two, revealing a wide passage.

Then they saw figures walking out from that passage.

They were precisely the guest officers of the Imperial Observatory.

Qi Yanghao stared, stunned, yet inwardly he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Next, he saw Li Che holding the incense burner, walking at the rear of the group.

After Li Che stepped out, the Mysterious Gate closed again, as if the wails and howls of Temple‑Guarding Corpses within echoed endlessly.

Seeing this, Gong Yunli and Gongyang Liancheng also couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing Li Che walk out safely, holding the incense burner, their expressions eased considerably.

They also guessed the reason: Li Che must have summoned his courage, picked up the incense burner, and reopened a path to walk out.

Qi Yanghao's eyes flickered as he watched Li Che holding the incense burner.

This god‑inviting incense is not something just anyone can wield.

This guest officer of the Imperial Observatory is extraordinary.

Because of a sudden accident, many guest officials were still frightened and dared not continue to set foot in the Guiyi Miao.

The matter of observing the temple deity was considered finished; although most guest officials gained nothing, some did gain a divine resonance from observing the temple deity and thus had a harvest.

However, compared to Li Che, their gains were basically negligible.

The group bade farewell to Qi Yanghao and others, who were stationed as temple guards in the icy snow guarding the Guiyi Miao, and returned to the Mind Ape Temple.

Still unable to enter the temple, they were blocked outside.

Everyone didn't mind; after a brief rest, they headed back toward the prefectural city.

Li Che and Gong Yunli once again shared a carriage.

Gong Yunli brewed hot tea, handed it to Li Che to calm his nerves.

"Ah Che, did you gain anything? The harvest from observing the temple deity can help improve your woodcarving skill."

"After you return to the prefectural city, in a few days you will have to begin the assessment for second-rank guest officials, which will be personally supervised by the staff of the Imperial Observatory in the state capital."

Gong Yunli said: "You must practice your woodcarving technique diligently during this period and master the Thousand-Hand Divine Peng Technique."

Li Che propped his chin with one hand, gazing at the incessantly drifting wind and snow outside the window, listening to Gong Yunli's chatter, his mood was quite pleasant.

This trip to the Guiyi Miao yielded a huge harvest.

Not only did they discover the stronghold of the Corpse God Sect, but they also obtained a 【Heaven-Equal Face】, a mythic weapon, albeit incomplete.

The complete mythic weapon still awaits him to gather.

Moreover, it is related to the mysterious Qi Tian Sect's lineage inheritance, but it's not a big problem.

In the future, there will certainly be an opportunity to collect the complete one.

Li Che even looked forward to the complete Heaven-Equal Face, wondering… whether it could restore that person's glory.

The carriage jolted and swayed, tearing through the curtain of wind and snow, galloping along the snow-covered official road.

"This year's snow is a bit heavy, trending toward a snow disaster; I don't know how many more will freeze to death, becoming refugees in this harsh winter."

Gong Yunli sighed and spoke softly.

"Before the vastness of heaven and earth, human strength is pitifully small."

Li Che also remained silent, letting out a soft sigh.

"This year's heavy winter snow is somewhat abnormal."

"Could it be related to the Third Prince's Guiyi Miao?"

Gong Yunli pressed his broad chest against the table to ease the pressure a little, crossing his hands in front of him as if beginning to think.

Li Che's heart stirred slightly.

"Vice Director, why do you say that?"

Gong Yunli said: "The result calculated by the Shendu Imperial Observatory Chief Director indicates that this year the Jinguang Prefecture's Four Sovereigns Third Prince Guiyi Miao will yield an inheritance, hence the major movements; many prodigies have come to Dao City, and even the Pacification King has sent his young son…"

"All this is to obtain the Third Prince's inheritance in this temple deity resonance event."

"This is the inheritance of the Four Sovereigns Guiyi Miao, absolutely not ordinary."

Gong Yunli said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Li Che nodded; it turned out to be related to the Chief Director.

He said, "This Four Sovereigns Guiyi Miao of Jinguang Prefecture has stood for many years, and the temple deity resonance has been opened many times; why is this occasion so grand?"

"The Third Prince's Guiyi Miao is, after all, a Four Sovereigns-level shrine, always attracting many strong experts; don't be fooled by the lack of a Divine Embryo Great God presiding—it's because the Four Sovereigns Third Prince Guiyi Miao is still peaceful at present."

"For any Four Sovereigns Guiyi Miao, the Chief Director of the Shendu Imperial Observatory is responsible for monitoring, ensuring that strong experts can be dispatched immediately to garrison upon any anomaly, and if necessary, even a Great God of the Divine Embryo realm will be sent."

Gong Yunli revealed a secret.

This indeed counts as a secret.

Li Che's heart jolted—could the Imperial Observatory Chief Director really monitor the Guiyi Miao from such a distant place?

You know, the distance from Jinguang Prefecture to Shendu exceeds ten thousand li.

Even at a distance of ten thousand li, monitoring is still possible; Li Che wondered how it was done.

After a bout of jolting, the carriage finally saw the city gate of Jinguang Prefecture.

However, the carriage was blocked.

The Divine Guard Army, clad in golden armor, mobilized in neat formation, blocking all convoys.

Not only Li Che and his companions, but also many passing escort convoys were blocked outside, temporarily barred from entering the city.

In the distance, amidst the wind and snow, stride after stride came handsome demonic-blood treasure horses, upon whose backs sat black-armored guards.

The black-armored guards escorted an ordinary carriage; on the cart shaft sat a quiet one-armed driver, holding the reins.

"That is the convoy of Ji Molie's young son."

Gong Yunli leaned at the window, seeing the scene at the city gate.

"The Pacification King's heir is indeed overbearing, just as overbearing as the Pacification King himself."

Gong Yunli said resentfully.

Just to enter the city, yet they still block others from coming in.

That city gate is so wide it could accommodate ten carriages abreast entering and exiting.

But this young prince insists on exercising some privilege and special treatment.

Li Che's eyes flickered as he watched the young prince's convoy.

He recalled the terrifying aura that had rushed swiftly from the dense forest, like a mountain collapsing, a rolling ferocious beast's pressure crashing down.

Li Che's heart sank slightly.

Grandmaster!

Very strong!

Just looking at it made Li Che's hairs stand on end involuntarily.

He hurriedly mobilized the Dragon Elephant Vajra to restrain his aura.

……

At the city gate.

Prefect Su Huai personally went out of the city, wearing the prefect's robes, accompanied by the officials of Jin Guang Prefecture, to welcome the young prince of the Pacification King.

A prince's heir setting out actually drew the officials of an entire prefecture to come out and greet him; such a reception was truly overly grand.

But Su Huai is a minor disciple of the Pacification King Ji Moli, which many people can understand.

Li Che looked at Su Huai, showing no trace of sorrow for Wen Longshan's death at his hands.

One could only sigh at how cold-hearted these people are.

After the commotion, the number of carriages and horses gathered outside the city gate kept increasing.

There were even signs of congestion, for Jin Guang Prefecture is a prefecture after all, with constant streams of caravans and escort agencies coming and going each day.

Yet no one dared to be dissatisfied, for they knew the prefect was welcoming the renowned son of the Pacification King who pacified the eight directions; no one dared to speak.

Li Che peered out the window, and through the hazy snowy veil of heaven and earth, he saw a five-year-old boy stepping out of the carriage, clad in gilded silk robes.

The young boy had his hands behind his back, his features childish yet bearing a hint of disdain and authority, with an aloof demeanor that looked down on all quarters.

Prefect Su Huai wore a smile, and behind him followed the heads of the major clans of the prefecture, who came forward one after another to greet him.

The young prince was exceedingly aloof, giving no courteous response to anything.

His violet pupils flickered with light as he scanned the surroundings, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Why weren't any prodigies arranged to come greet him?"

Su Huai stared for a moment, then gave a bitter smile.

This young prince really is just like his teacher—overbearing to the extreme, with a deep obsession with suppressing his peers.

"The orthodox sect of the Qianyuan Divine Sect has sent three prodigies, who are currently on Guangming Peak, exchanging pointers with the prodigies and spirit children of the Guangming sect's branch."

"Therefore, none of them came to greet him."

Upon hearing that, the young prince's brow gradually relaxed.

"Forget it; later, if I get the chance, I'll go up the mountain to have a look. I've heard that Jin Guang Prefecture has produced a four-year-old prodigy this year, whose martial talent is extraordinary—he underwent marrow cleansing at four, which is quite impressive..."

"It's truly no small feat for such a tiny Jin Guang Prefecture to produce a prodigy like this."

The young prince nodded.

"In a few days, I'll go to Guangming Peak again to subdue this girl."

"Having just arrived in Jin Guang Prefecture, I have few prodigies under my command, and I'm still not used to it."

Su Huai: "……"

The little king has grown accustomed to this, huh……

Even after arriving in Jin Guang Prefecture, you still want to be the king of prodigies?

Su Huai merely smiled, harboring no intention of defying him; his eyes glimmered, even carrying a hint of amusement.

The young prince obviously also knows that the king dislikes Nan Lihuo, so… he's just adding fuel to the fire.

The procession entered the city.

Only then did the clamor at the city gate gradually subside, and order began to return.

Li Che sat in the carriage, a gentle smile on his face.

"A mere brat, daring to spout such wild words."

"To subdue my daughter?"

"Hah."

Although Li Che's face was gentle, his heart had already labeled this child as "deserving of death," and he casually made a note in his little notebook.

The previous entry in his little notebook was Wen Longshan……

Now he's dead.

Congratulations, this young prince has also made it onto the list.

……

……

Li Che returned to the small courtyard of Luohua Lane.

Whoosh—

The fierce wind swept about like a tiger's roar.

As soon as Li Che returned, he began training; he never missed a day's practice, for diligence is the foundation of growing stronger.

Immersed in qi and blood cultivation for a long time, Li Che opened his eyes, his fingers hooked like claws, he clenched tightly then suddenly released, thrusting forward; the snow filling the courtyard was utterly blown apart by the erupting airflow.

On his back, qi and blood surged in waves, the major tendons quivered, as if the sound of mountains collapsing and earth splitting rang out, like a furious flood dragon about to break free from its cage.

His entire frame's bones and tendons trembled; each quiver burst the airflow.

"Inhale——"

Li Che drew a breath, his eyes sharp.

"Eight Flood Dragons Stirring the River, the third qi-blood flood dragon is nearly formed."

Li Che opened his pores, hot air gushing forth like the stream from a pressure cooker, emitting a resonant sound.

"But compared to a grand master, he's still far too lacking."

Li Che's eyes flickered.

In the master realm, one refines the five viscera and six bowels; Li Che, using a secret art, refines a set of five viscera and six bowels.

Forging a body of unprecedentedly robust true intent.

Moreover, his own body is already that of an incomparably robust furnace-master.

Li Che still had a sense of direction for his future grand master's path.

"Myriad Transformation Dragon Elephant, fusing many supreme arts, but when scattered, each supreme art can be used to temper the five viscera and six bowels; when gathered, it erupts with dragon elephant power."

Li Che sat in the courtyard for a good while.

Afterwards, he glanced at the sky.

The sky turned completely dark; Li Che was in a good mood, sweeping away the unpleasant feelings brought by the little prince who coveted his daughter.

Going deeper into the alley, he arrived at a small eatery, packed up the food, and then headed straight back to Correct Thunder Peak.

Just as he returned to the courtyard.

He saw the courtyard lit up, with the sounds of many children playing and roughhousing.

Li Che blinked in surprise.

How come it's so lively today?

That little vixen Xixi, where did she charm a bunch of kids back from again?

He stepped into the courtyard.

Many children's gazes immediately swept over.

"Daddy——!"

Xixi's little face flushed as she followed beside an extraordinarily pretty little girl.

Upon seeing Li Che, Xixi let out a sharp cry, pattering her short legs as she continuously kicked off on the courtyard ground.

With a final leap, she shot forward like a cannonball, flying straight at Li Che.

However, Li Che easily grabbed the back of her collar.

Then, the little girl was obediently lifted by Li Che and held in his arms.

Xixi wrapped her arms around Li Che's neck: "Daddy, you didn't come see me sweep the four directions today—what a pity!"

"Xixi was amazing today!"

"I set off lots and lots of beautiful fireworks!"

"Daddy, you definitely have to come watch Xixi set off fireworks next time."

Xixi was excited, gesturing wildly as she described to Li Che how she swept through eternity atop the Golden Light Peak Grand Flat, displaying the bearing of a Great Emperor.

"By the way, Daddy, let me introduce my new lover!"

Xixi shouted.

Li Che's face instantly darkened.

He pinched Xixi's chubby cheeks: "What lover, who taught you that?"

Who is it?

Polluting my daughter's pure and spotless spiritual world?

Xixi blinked her big eyes, her mouth puffed up from Li Che's pinch, her lips struggling to open and close, she mumbled unclearly: "Yes, stinky Old Chen."

Old Chen sat under the eaves, sipping gourd wine.

Hearing Xixi unhesitatingly betray him, his face changed drastically, and he immediately slunk away in embarrassment.

Li Che sighed helplessly, rubbing Xixi's head, telling her not to learn those messy words from Old Chen.

Xixi didn't mind, pulling Li Che over to the extraordinarily pretty little girl.

"Daddy, this pretty young lady is my new lover……friend!"

Xixi raised her chin: "Xixi likes her!"

Li Che looked at the maiden; up close, he was even more astonished by the girl's exquisite beauty—she was practically a masterpiece of a heavenly deity.

The maiden smiled; her skin, fair as jade, rippled with a gentle wave as she bowed slightly to Li Che.

"Yun'e, greetings, Uncle Li."

Li Che smiled; being greeted by the pretty little girl lifted his spirits.

He reached out and patted Yun'e's head; his hand paused slightly, and Li Che smiled gently: "Xixi might be a bit lively, a bit wild—please bear with her."

Yun'e smiled sweetly and nodded.

"I also really like Xixi."

Li Che smiled as he withdrew his hand.

He turned and entered the kitchen.

But in the instant he turned, the smile on his face vanished instantly.

Because……

At the moment he lightly patted Yun'e's head.

Inside Li Che's body, the temple god chess piece he had just drawn from the Fire-eye Profound Shocking Spirit Ape Temple God trembled incessantly.

His glabella and niwan shook and heated up.

The Plucking Stars Pupil Divine Pattern suddenly appeared.

Faintly, he glimpsed the return to truth from the void.

He managed to see……

inside this little girl's body.

actually housed a temple god!

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