nucmednet Chapter 303 Playing the Mystery Game!
Chapter 303 Playing the Mystery Game!
Making a big fuss!
In the palace—
The palace servants who were exchanging duties suddenly realized that the servants opposite them had turned into paper cutouts, and screamed in fright, "Ah—!"
The screaming palace maid was also seen as a paper doll, and the person opposite her shouted, "A monster—!"
Within the capital city—
The city was the most populous, and influenced by those eyes, the sounds of fear almost engulfed the entire capital.
"A monster! There's a monster..."
"Ah ah ah..."
Panic screams continued.
If that's all there is to it, it's alright.
The problem is that some people, when they see a monster, don't run away in fear, but instead grab whatever is at hand that can be used as a weapon and attack it directly. In that instant, they don't even consider the person in front of them to be human.
Bloodshed and death were occurring in various parts of the capital.
A black mist, invisible to the naked eye, rose above the capital, carrying with it some of the fortune scattered in the air.
The other party's method is simple: use illusions to incite negative emotions in people, thereby shrouding the country in a dark atmosphere and causing its national fortune to decline.
If things continue like this, the nation's fortunes will inevitably decline.
Invading entities from other worlds have used such methods to seize the fate of nations on numerous occasions.
This time, although there are some variables, they do not affect the overall situation. The alien invaders are still confident in their plans.
Inside the palace—
Outside the main hall of the Imperial Study—
"Report..."
Huangfu Qian's confidants had no choice but to rush into the palace to inform Huangfu Qian.
"Your Highness, a riot has broken out in the city. More than thirty people have died and countless others are seriously injured! I have sent all the soldiers out to maintain the safety of the city, but... among the soldiers, quite a few are wavering. I'm afraid..." Jiang Feng, who delivered the message, was extremely heavy-hearted, with worry etched on his brow.
Huangfu Qian looked at Xia Mo beside him.
Such disturbances caused by supernatural events are difficult to quell with human intervention; it would take a long time and could easily breed more unrest. If Xia Mo were willing to intervene, it would only take a short while, but…
Huangfu Qian was unsure what impact doing so would have on Xia Mo.
"Look at me."
Xia Mo kept a serious expression, not wanting anyone to see the joy in her heart. She looked up at the sky; this was merit delivered right to her doorstep! Once the merit was complete, she could unseal all her cultivation. How could she not be happy!
"Will it affect you?" Huangfu Qian stopped Xia Mo, not letting her make a move.
"It does have an impact," Xia Mo couldn't help but let out a mischievous smile.
"What impact?"
“There will be a lot of merit,” Xia Mo grinned, her smile so wide her eyes disappeared.
Although Huangfu Qian did not know how people cultivated themselves, accumulating merit seemed to be a good thing.
"You've worked hard," Huangfu Qian said solemnly.
Xia Mo gestured for Huangfu Qian to look at the sky.
Huangfu Qian looked up.
Then, a large expanse of white clouds flew in from the sky, surrounded by colorful rays of light, giving it an ethereal feel.
The colorful rays of the sunset shone on the earth, immediately drawing attention. Whether panicked or frantic, everyone looked up at the sky.
Just then, the colorful auspicious clouds in the sky dispersed slightly, revealing a figure behind the clouds whose face was indistinct but which was clearly that of a fairy.
The fairy in the clouds raised her hand, and rays of seven-colored light scattered across the earth.
In reality, it was about waking the people in the capital from their illusions.
Then, those present found that their hearts were at peace, and the person they had previously seen as a monster returned to normal.
The fairy came, then she left, and the sky returned to its clear state.
The person looking up at the sky remained dazed, staring blankly at the sky, seemingly unable to come to their senses.
"whee……"
Standing beside Huangfu Qian, Xia Mo felt the golden light of merit flowing into her body and couldn't help but let out a low laugh.
Huangfu Qian turned to look at Xia Mo and asked, "Was that your doing?"
Xia Mo nodded.
“Actually, you didn’t really turn into paper cutouts. Those big eyes are just an illusion created on purpose. Once about 100,000 people die, that illusion will disappear,” Xia Mo said.
Xia Mo added, "After about 100,000 people die, the country's national fortune and dragon energy will be completely ruined."
At this moment, Jiang Feng had also withdrawn his gaze from the sky and looked at Xia Mo standing next to Huangfu Qian. He had mixed feelings and was amazed. "Is this what a cultivator is like? They are too powerful!"
The old emperor was so frightened that he felt weak and asked, "Master Jia, do you know the meaning of the two strange phenomena that just occurred in the sky?"
At this moment, Jia Daoren stopped pretending to be unconscious and said, "I saw that the secrets of heaven were being obscured by a powerful yin energy, so I used magic to summon immortals to disperse that yin energy."
In any case, the old emperor could not possibly know who was behind it, and the immortals could not possibly jump down and claim credit for it. So if he claimed credit for himself, who would know?
Upon hearing that it was Jia Daoren who dispersed the yin energy, the old emperor immediately exclaimed in praise, "Immortal Master is amazing! You can even summon immortals to help you."
Jia Daoren decisively bought an item in the live streaming system, then sent the item flying out of the Imperial Study, where it cast a beam of golden light at him.
"It is the golden light of merit!"
Master Jia deliberately feigned surprise, then put on an act of unbridled joy.
That self-directed and self-acted performance was quite brilliant.
Huangfu Qian and Xia Mo stood outside the main hall, watching Jia Daoren's series of performances.
Xia Mo smiled, a hint of something more than a smile.
"Master Jia has rendered meritorious service in saving the world! I hereby appoint you as the Imperial Preceptor! You shall be in charge of all Taoists!" The old emperor promised without hesitation.
What Jia Daoren wants is to become the Imperial Preceptor. Once he becomes the Imperial Preceptor, he can directly steal the nation's fortune. Every bit of national fortune he steals will earn him more reward points, which can be exchanged for more items. The highest reward is a longevity potion that can allow him to live for two hundred years!
“If you dare to issue this imperial edict, I think we can change the reign title,” Huangfu Qian said calmly.
This was the second time the old emperor had wanted to appoint Jia Daoren as the national advisor.
Although Huangfu Qian did not know what harm there would be in appointing Jia Daoren as the national advisor, his sixth sense told him that he absolutely could not let Jia Daoren become the national advisor.
Xia Mo was surprised by Huangfu Qian's keen insight. She explained in a telepathic message why Jia Daoren could not be appointed as the national preceptor. Then, she used her divine sense to take the laser lamp that was disguised as a golden light of merit.
The beam of light that had been disguised as a golden light suddenly disappeared, and Jia Daoren, who was lying on the ground, was stunned for a moment.
"If he's an immortal, why hasn't he untied the ropes binding him yet?" Xia Mo asked with a smile.
Jia the Taoist said, "This is the Immortal Binding Rope. It will naturally untie itself when the time comes."
"What is the Immortal Binding Rope?" the old emperor asked, echoing Jia Daoren's words.
"It's a rope specifically used to bind immortals. My original intention was to give this rope to Your Majesty. Even immortals would only be able to be captured in front of you," Jia Daoren gave himself a reasonable explanation that made the old emperor feel particularly comfortable.
The old emperor was indeed pleased to hear this.
“No, the words ‘Demon-Binding Rope’ are written on this rope,” Xia Mo shook her head.
Jia Daoren's heart sank, and he was speechless for a moment.
Indeed, those three words were written on the rope. He exchanged them for reward points, intending to use them to bind Xia Mo and label her as a demon!