Chapter 858

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing originally wanted to refuse, but Li Lingbi laughed at the side: "Junior Brother, since it is a token of Mo Yin's sincerity, you should accept it."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing took the brocade box, but did not open it to check what was inside; instead, he directly tossed it into the Fangcun Ring.

Seeing that he had accepted it, Mo Yin smiled: "Then I will not disturb you further."

He then turned and quickly left the Li Residence.

Xu Zhangqing and Li Lingbi, the two of them, continued drinking and chatting.

Until the latter half of the night did they separate, then entered the guest rooms to rest.

When he was alone, Xu Zhangqing took out the brocade box gifted by Mo Yin.

The brocade box was made of hundred-year-old ebony, looking noble and extraordinary; inside was laid a layer of snow-white cloud brocade, its texture delicate like congealed fat, setting off the treasure in the box as even more exquisite.

Most eye-catching was a jade pendant the size of a palm.

Black, its surface flowing with silver patterns.

Cool to the touch, faintly emitting a trace of yin-cold aura.

Although its origin was unknown, it had the effect of nurturing the divine soul and resisting yin-evil techniques.

Beside the jade pendant were placed three crystalline pieces of Juling Jade Marrow.

Semi-transparent in appearance, inside wrapped fine specks of spiritual energy light spots.

This is something even rarer than high-grade spirit stones; not to mention ordinary cultivators, even the current Xu Zhangqing was seeing it for the first time — one can imagine how rare and precious it is.

It can release spiritual energy without needing activation, able to stabilize cultivation and accelerate spiritual energy absorption; a practical treasure for Golden Core to Nascent Soul stages.

Mo Yin being able to produce three pieces shows full sincerity.

To the side of the jade marrow was a one-inch-long Mo-pattern small sword.

Not a magic tool, but a specially made token.

The sword body engraved with dense cloud patterns, material being cold iron.

Though it cannot be used for attack, it is a symbol of identity.

Besides that, the box bottom was also laid with five dove-blood-red star-pattern beads.

The beads round and full, their surfaces covered in star-point patterns, refined from meteorite fragments.

At night they can emit soft red light, both providing illumination and assisting cultivators in condensing spiritual energy.

Though the effect is ordinary, because meteorite fragments are hard to find they appear scarce; mostly used as royal ornaments or high-level cultivators' auxiliary tools.

Finally there was also a bottle of pills, the bottle made of ordinary white jade.

Uncorking it, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out; inside were six Ningqi Guyuan Pills.

This is a high-grade pill, mostly used by Golden Core cultivators to stabilize cultivation and replenish spiritual energy loss.

For the current Xu Zhangqing its usefulness is not great, but it still counts as no small token of goodwill.

Xu Zhangqing examined the treasures in the box one by one, his expression calm from start to finish.

These treasures are each scarce, yet not a single one is a heaven-defying existence.

It can be seen that this is already everything Mo Yin could give.

Understandable; after all, he cannot take out anything too flamboyant, otherwise it would attract Li Lingbi's attention.

However, Mo Yin's gesture of goodwill is by no means simple repayment of kindness.

Behind it, there must be deeper calculations.

Just at this moment, the Mo-pattern small sword vibrated once, the patterns on it beginning to flow.

Soon, a still-familiar voice came from within; he tentatively asked: "Xu... Immortal Master?"

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "Mo Yin?"

After confirming identity, the other side visibly relaxed, then said: "Immortal Elder Xu, disturbing you late at night, please forgive me."

Xu Zhangqing said indifferently: "Your Majesty, speak directly if you have something to say."

Mo Yin's voice carried a few more points of weariness and earnestness: "Immortal Master, to be honest, I've had enough of being this puppet emperor.

These years I appear noble, but in reality I am controlled at every turn, and cannot act of my own will.

Immortal Master comes from the Dongting Immortal Sect, not only is your cultivation profound, but you also have a good relationship with Li Lingbi; therefore I dare to ask you to take me away.

Whether to hide away somewhere else, or follow Immortal Master back to the Dongting Immortal Sect, even if just as an ordinary disciple I would be willing; I only seek to escape this predicament."

The voice fell, the other end fell into silence, clearly waiting for an answer.

Xu Zhangqing decisively refused: "Your Majesty, this matter I am powerless to help."

True, his relationship with Li Lingbi is not bad.

But no matter what, he cannot waste the bond between them just because of these meager gifts.

After all, favors — once used, one is gone; what's more, for an unfamiliar person.

Hearing this answer, Mo Yin though unable to accept it, was not surprised: "Apologies, I was rash.

Right, this Mo-pattern small sword is the identity symbol of a Mo Family Guest; if you encounter Mo Family people or their operated shops in the future, you can present it.

Not only can you receive care, but also enjoy discounts."

Xu Zhangqing did not answer, directly cutting off the communication.

Mo Yin appears to be currying favor, but actually has ulterior motives.

Especially the Mo-pattern small sword; once I present it, I'm afraid trouble will arise.

The night passed without a word, and time arrived at the next morning, the sky just turning pale with dawn.

Xu Zhangqing finished packing and followed the steward to the front hall.

Li Lingbi had already been waiting for a long time; the table was laid with all kinds of Lingfan.

There was Spirit Rice Porridge containing rich Spiritual Energy, Spirit Bird meat roasted golden and crisp, and several plates of stir-fried High Rank Spirit Vegetables.

Every kind was fragrant and appetizing, all meticulously prepared.

The two sat facing each other, exchanged a few simple pleasantries, and then began to eat.

During the meal, the two chatted idly about the general situation of the Immortal Falling Abyss.

Li Lingbi again urged a few words about safety, then said no more.

After finishing the Lingfan, Xu Zhangqing put down his bowl and chopsticks, and immediately stood up: "Since that is the case, I will set off for the Immortal Falling Abyss."

Li Lingbi nodded lightly, then rose to see him off: "Good, be careful on the way."

Xu Zhangqing raised his hand and waved; a streak of green light flew out, landing and transforming into a Green Lotus Seat about three zhang wide. He tapped his toe and landed lightly upon it.

Instantly, his whole person began to rise into the air.

When he reached a certain height, the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat turned into a green streamer and shot toward the Immortal Falling Abyss at extreme speed.

Li Lingbi watched the direction of his departure, a trace of a smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

The steward at his side stepped forward, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation: "Family Head, yesterday Mo Yin presented a Jin Box to Immortal Elder Xu; I wonder what it contains — could there be a hidden scheme?

After all, Mo Yin has been secretly accumulating power these years."

"Hahaha!"

Li Lingbi laughed heartily at those words, his tone full of complacency: "No matter what he sends, he cannot stir up any waves.

Junior Brother Xu and I have known each other for decades, from insignificant disciples in the Immortal Sect to now each establishing our own footing; this bond cannot be shaken by a mere Jin Box."

The steward's doubts vanished at once, and he bowed: "Yes, this old slave overthought it. The bond between Family Head and Immortal Elder Xu is naturally unbreakable."

Li Lingbi waved his hand, his gaze growing deep: "How could I not know Mo Yin's thoughts?

However, this person is too naive; Junior Brother Xu is absolutely not someone he can win over."

At the same time, on the Imperial Palace Viewing Platform, Mo Yin stood quietly.

He gazed toward the direction of Xu Zhangqing's departure, his whole person showing no expression at all.

At this moment, a cold voice resounded in his sea of consciousness: "Your scheme is likely to come to nothing."

Mo Yin countered: "What do you mean by that?"

Hui Jiuming's tone carried a touch of mockery: "You think that with just a Jin Box, a Mo Family Mo-pattern Small Sword, you can win over Xu Zhangqing?

This man is renowned in the Dongting Immortal Sect for his steadiness; he never lightly meddles in others' disputes.

Since the Mo-pattern Small Sword involves the Mo Family, given Xu Zhangqing's temperament, not to mention taking it out to use, he would probably keep it hidden in his storage ring forever, absolutely not giving you any chance to borrow leverage."

Mo Yin was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "At least he accepted it, didn't he?"

Mo Yin was silent for a moment, then said slowly, "At least he accepted it, didn't he?"