Chapter 92: The Correct Way to Use an Immortal Corpse Bone

Ten days passed.

Wu Xiangyi was still standing in front of Lin Chao's bookstore.

"Please, sir, accept me as your disciple."

Wu Xiangyi's gaze was firm.

The death of the Tai Nan Si Gui had caused a great sensation among the upper echelons of Fenglangguo.

Cao Wuji, who had been aggressive all along, had not made any more harsh threats and seemed to have vanished.

However, Wu Xiangyi knew that the reason Cao Wuji had disappeared was out of fear for the powerhouse who had slain the Tai Nan Si Gui.

Yet, when it came to the desire for the Immortal Corpse Bone, Cao Wuji could suppress the fear in his heart.

After all, it was rumored that obtaining an Immortal Corpse Bone was enough to allow a Grandmaster powerhouse to have an epiphany and enter the Heavenly Human Realm.

Unfortunately, the whereabouts of only one finger bone of the Immortal were known, and it was in the hands of Su Yunqiong of Dayan.

No one dared to harbor designs on the Immortal Corpse Bone in Su Yunqiong's hands.

Instead, it was the Immortal Corpse Bone in Fenglangguo that was more likely to attract attention.

Lin Chao glanced at Wu Xiangyi and shook his head: "I do not wish to take on any disciples for the time being."

Wu Xiangyi bit her lip; because she used too much force, her lips turned somewhat dark.

She recalled her conversation with her father the day before.

"Father, if a powerhouse saved my life, may I reveal information regarding the Immortal Corpse Bone to him?"

At the time, she had asked this.

Her father paused, remained silent for a long while, and then pondered before speaking: "Xiangyi, you have already grown up. You can have your own judgment on some matters, and your father will not stop you.

However, before doing anything, you must think and think again.

If you were the daughter of a commoner family, your father would not have too many requirements for you.

But as a Princess of Fenglangguo, enjoying the support of the people of the entire nation of Fenglangguo, you must consider the thousands of people behind you before doing anything."

Wu Xiangyi looked at Lin Chao and finally gritted her teeth: "Sir, have you heard of the Immortal Corpse Bone?"

Lin Chao paused: "I have heard of it."

He was also very curious about the Immortal Corpse Bone.

Nowadays, his strength had reached a point where it could not progress any further.

He always felt that the rules of this world seemed incomplete.

Whenever he wanted to break through to the next realm, something was always missing.

"Does sir wish to possess an Immortal Corpse Bone?"

"Naturally, I do." A smile appeared in Lin Chao's eyes, "The Immortal Corpse Bone is rumored to be able to allow one to break through the limitations of Martial Arts and step into the Heavenly Human Realm. In this world, who would not want to possess one?"

"I have a way to allow you, sir, to obtain an Immortal Corpse Bone." Wu Xiangyi's voice trembled.

Clearly, she was somewhat flustered at this moment, making a very difficult decision.

"Oh?" Lin Chao became interested.

"Would you, sir, be willing to take the Luofan Sutra as a betrothal gift and marry me?

By then, both I and the Immortal Corpse Bone will be yours."

After saying this, Wu Xiangyi's heart almost stopped beating.

She looked at Lin Chao, her eyes filled with anticipation.

The Luofan Sutra was just a book.

However, sir had used the pages of this book to slay the Tai Nan Si Gui and save her life.

Thus, she hoped that sir would use this book as a betrothal gift.

At this moment, Wu Xiangyi had gambled herself, gambled the Immortal Corpse Bone, and also gambled Fenglangguo.

At this moment, Lin Chao was silent; he did not answer.

In truth, even now, he could not accept this kind of exchange of interests.

Of course, he knew that in many cases, a marriage contract was just a transaction.

Beside him, Wu Xiangyi looked at Lin Chao, but her expression was surprisingly calm: "Xiangyi understands, I have disturbed you, sir."

Wu Xiangyi performed the three rites to Lin Chao.

Behind her, the maid left behind the three gifts that Wu Xiangyi had intended to use to seek apprenticeship.

Just as Lin Chao wanted to say something, Wu Xiangyi leaned toward Lin Chao and stood on tiptoe: "Sir saved my life; please do not refuse these three rites from Xiangyi again."

After speaking, Wu Xiangyi smiled sweetly and performed the three rites to Lin Chao once more.

The young woman turned and left, leaving behind only a faint fragrance.

Lin Chao looked at Wu Xiangyi's back, smiled, and turned back into the house.

He continued reading, and not long after, Lin Chao brewed a cup of tea.

At this time, Zhao Ran walked over.

However, she was limping.

"What happened?"

"If it is a blessing, it is not a disaster; if it is a disaster, it cannot be avoided." A faint smile appeared on Zhao Ran's cold face, "Yesterday, with you there, the startled carriage did not hit me.

Today, I was not so lucky. Just after coming out, who knew I would bump into a threshold and sprain my foot."

"How is it now?"

"There happens to be a female physician living next door to me, and it has already been treated."

Zhao Ran sat down and picked up the teacup.

"Since your foot is sprained, you don't need to go out today; the bookstore is still some distance from your home."

Zhao Ran looked at Lin Chao: "Is it not allowed for me to like reading books?"

"It is allowed, everything is allowed."

Zhao Ran set down her teacup, and Lin Chao handed her the book she had been reading yesterday.

"Why didn't Miss Wu come today?"

Zhao Ran knew that Wu Xiangyi would come to stand outside the bookstore every day.

As for the reason, Zhao Ran did not ask.

"She came, and then went back," Lin Chao said calmly.

"What a pity," Zhao Ran sighed.

"What are you finding a pity?"

"It's a pity... that I might not be able to see her again in the future."

The stars shifted and the moon turned; time flowed like quicksand, slipping through fingertips.

Wu Xiangyi did not appear in front of Lin Chao's bookstore again.

As for Zhao Ran, regardless of rain or strong wind, she would come to Lin Chao's bookstore to read every day.

Sometimes, Lin Chao would walk Zhao Ran home.

Sometimes, Zhao Ran would follow Lin Chao home to eat.

One year later.

Wind and Rain Tower.

Su Yunqiong was dressed in magnificent robes, lying lazily.

Behind her were five young and handsome men.

Su Yunqiong parted her red lips slightly, her voice soft like fine rain.

"Taike, is there still no news of Mu Yu?"

Zhou Taike was the Wind and Rain Tower Master, a powerhouse at the Grandmaster realm.

He looked at Su Yunqiong before him, the burning heat in his eyes flashing by: "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Mu Yu escaped from the Wind and Rain Tower and left traces in five places in total.

Currently, the other four places have been thoroughly searched, and Mu Yu is not there.

Now, it can be preliminarily determined that Mu Yu is in Fenglan Wangcheng."

In fact, Zhou Taike had long ago determined that Mu Yu was in Fenglan Wangcheng.

However, Mu Yu's identity was special, and she had an inextricable relationship with the Empress Dowager Su Yunqiong.

As the Wind and Rain Tower Master, it was not easy for him to directly kill Mu Yu.

Therefore, he had been dragging it out, turning a blind eye to Mu Yu.

Now that the Empress Dowager asked, he answered.

"Hmm." Su Yunqiong nodded with satisfaction, and she looked at Zhou Taike, "I know you were wary of the relationship between Mu Yu and me, so when she escaped the Wind and Rain Tower, you did not kill her.

But now..."

A sharp edge flashed in Su Yunqiong's eyes.

"She no longer has any value to be used; it is time to bring her back to see me."

"Empress Dowager, do you want her alive or dead?" Zhou Taike asked.

"Dead or alive, it does not matter," a trace of killing intent flashed in Su Yunqiong's eyes, "but the corpse must be brought back intact."

"As you command."

Su Yunqiong watched Zhou Taike leave, a smile appearing in her eyes.

The Immortal Corpse Bone is a good thing.

However, wanting to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm using the Immortal Corpse Bone is not as simple as just having an epiphany.

Su Yunqiong possessed the finger bone of an Immortal, and her progress was rapid.

Yet, wanting to step into the Heavenly Human Realm was not that simple.

Through ancient books, classics, and the notes of Meng Lie, she finally reached a conclusion.

One must use the flesh and blood of a closest loved one to nourish the Immortal Corpse Bone and seize its vitality.

Only then, by devouring the Immortal Corpse Bone, could one step into the Heavenly Human Realm.

Su Yunqiong was very glad that she had given birth to that child back then.

Otherwise, her desire to step into the Heavenly Human Realm would have become complicated.

The current Yan Emperor was her puppet, and still had great use.

As for Mu Yu, a killer, as a chess piece she could not compare to the Yan Emperor, so Su Yunqiong naturally discarded her at will.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

"Second bow to the high hall."

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

"Send to the bridal chamber."

In the room, the lamps were bright.

Zhao Ran was in red makeup, wearing a wedding dress, cold and beautiful like a plum blossom.

"Husband." Zhao Ran raised her head, looking at Lin Chao; even as cold as she was, her voice at this moment carried a tremor.

Lin Chao looked at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, pulled her into his embrace, and held her gently.

The candle was blown out, the red clothes slipped off, Lin Chao's gaze became slightly burning, and he kissed her; a night of soft murmurs.

One year of being together, there was not much that was soul-stirring, nor was there anything heart-touching.

Lin Chao and Zhao Ran just like that, slowly walked together and became husband and wife.

The next day, Lin Chao opened his eyes, looking at the snow-white lotus-root-like arms beside him, his gaze clear.

He recalled yesterday, beside Zhao Ran's flat lower abdomen was a shallow phoenix orchid birthmark.

The mark was very faint and very small, yet it added a touch of allure to Zhao Ran.

"Husband, are you awake?" Zhao Ran was older than Lin Chao, but when intimate with Lin Chao, she was like a little girl, which did not match her cold personality and appearance.

"What is husband thinking about?" Seeing Lin Chao lost in thought, Zhao Ran asked.

Lin Chao's hand traced over Zhao Ran's lower abdomen.

Zhao Ran's body stiffened.

"This phoenix orchid birthmark." Lin Chao's finger stopped.

"Is it very ugly?"

"No, it's very unique, in fact..." Lin Chao leaned into Zhao Ran's ear.

Zhao Ran's earlobe turned red.

"Zhao Ran..." Suddenly, Lin Chao spoke.

A look of confusion appeared on Zhao Ran's face: "Husband, what is it?"

"Regarding my background, I have actually been keeping something from you."

A flash of joy, difficult to detect, passed through Zhao Ran's eyes.

"I am actually an orphan, taken in by an Old Blind Man since I was small.

He taught me to read and write, and also taught me martial arts.

When I was thirteen, the Old Blind Man died.

Before he died, he gave me a silk pouch, and he also told me to help him find a woman with a phoenix orchid birthmark on her lower abdomen.

Now... I have found her."

The woman the Old Blind Man spoke of was likely Zhao Ran.

At this moment, Lin Chao held Zhao Ran, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

The affairs of the world are just this wondrous.

Zhao Ran's body trembled slightly.

"He..."

She understood at once who Lin Chao was talking about.

It was that famous Jinyu Langjun of the Three-Color Pavilion.

She had never met this Jinyu Langjun.

But she had seen her father, whose eyes were extremely bright.

Zhao Ran had lived with her father since she was small.

Suddenly one day, her father said: "Xiao Yu, tomorrow is your birthday, what do you want?"

The young Zhao Ran at the time, without thinking, said she wanted a night-luminescent pearl that would glow at night.

That way, she wouldn't be afraid when sleeping alone at night.

Unfortunately, since that day, Zhao Ran never saw her father again.

(End of this chapter)