Chapter 560: Arrangements Before Departure

"Mother, now that we've formed our demonic cores, can we later revise our cultivation methods and reforge them?" Hei Jinguang asked.

"I don't know. Maybe a dead core can't be reforged—you who cultivate the Dragon Transformation Scripture must have formed living cores that can still advance. Or perhaps once a core is formed, there's no turning back; this lifetime is permanently fixed."

Xiao Yu frowned, "Why the rush? A demonic core isn't everything to your strength or realm."

Forming a core is more like choosing a path."

Ancient times

"Yes and no!" Su Mu gave an ambiguous answer, then dropped the mystery and explained directly: "Yes, because they truly are shadows born from the residual aura of ancient beasts left here."

"Seize him!" Lin Zhiran ordered the sedan bearers, then swiftly lifted the curtain and stepped inside.

Hearing that Hao Yan and Xi Zhen's marriage was merely contractual—only in name, not in deed—Qin Boyun's agitation eased somewhat.

He felt something fly out from the wound, yet could not perceive what it was at all.

On the grass of the Liu family estate in Yuhang, Earth, Li's mother held the Kai Ming Beast, Hu Zi, as she strolled slowly, her expression serene and tranquil, radiating peace.

Of course, Lin Xiao wasn't a fool—he wouldn't do something as stupid as this old monk, offering his own body to feed demons.

"Your Chen household's good deeds!" A sharp rebuke opened the scene, making everyone flinch. "Everyone knows the Dark Clan's administrative system is being restructured."

Lun's efforts: 1. When using the restroom on Liuxing, he ambushed Liuxing—though his intent was to make Liuxing happy, he nearly scared Liuxing into fainting on the spot. After all, it was the men's restroom.

"No need for formality, Immortal Kuang. Take your place on the left," Li Mengyu smiled and nodded, never even turning his head, still gazing at Miao Yin Qing.

Both wore serious expressions, still discussing official matters. Chi Niannian did not interrupt them, gestured toward the nearby sofa, and sat quietly, waiting.

Fang Cheng's lips curled into a faint smile—he truly needed to sincerely "thank" Han Guoren. Had it not been for the Elder of the Youwu Clan and Han Guoren's painstaking efforts to compile and distill the essence of spiritual truths into texts, then disguised them as flames to reveal to him, he would have had to seek guidance from other cultivators.

This place was originally the first line of defense against Goguryeo, but it had long been abandoned. Large numbers of troops were being redeployed westward, pressing toward the fortress defending Baekje.

Yet from the fragments on-site and the tooth marks on the bones alone, it was clear this attack was not carried out by the flying baboon from that night, but by a fierce predator resembling a crocodile. How many terrifying creatures lurked around this tranquil castle—he dared not think further.

After learning the news, Shu Mo merely shook his head helplessly and offered no further comment.

The air carried a faint, lingering tea fragrance. She knew Chong Xi loved tea; behind the Chonghua Palace grew an ancient tea tree, coveted by gods from all realms.

Gu Mo first froze, then finally walked toward the Thunder Eagle where Chu Kuangge and Nalan Yiyang stood.

"What brings Miss He here? What wisdom do you offer?" He controlled his emotions, forcing a smile—laughter was humanity's greatest weapon and shield, capable of concealing everything.

He lifted the lid of the stew pot; the scent of ginseng rushed forth. Hua Xi froze. "Are you kidding? Is this really a thousand-year ginseng?"

This wasn't an insult—it was the truth. Liu Mu's practical capabilities truly fell short of even a regular Tang Dynasty county magistrate.

Across from them came three or five large men, their arms tattooed with green dragons. Their builds were imposing, unmistakably hardened street types—not good people.

Through surveillance, he saw the SAD storage room's condition clearly; Caesar clenched his fists and slammed them furiously onto the control panel.